JP7424690B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are equipped with a notification function that notifies information corresponding to a predetermined condition based on the fulfillment of the condition. For example, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is equipped with a notification function that provides notifications regarding jackpot games, such as notification of the number of rounds of jackpot games and notification of the number of game balls that entered the jackpot slot during jackpot games. .

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-65809

The notification function is an effective function for notifying players, game parlor employees, etc. of the status of the gaming machine. Therefore, it is thought that the value of gaming machines can be further increased by further enhancing the notification function.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with enhanced notification functions.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes an error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error, a notification means capable of notifying predetermined information, and a control means, the error includes a specific error, In the specific period, a specific number is counted based on the prize balls, and the notification means is capable of performing a specific error notification based on the occurrence of the specific error and a special notification based on the specific number, and the special notification is When the conditions for executing the above and the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification may be executed with priority, and the special notification may be executed with priority. The gist is that there is.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the notification function.

It is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine. It is a front view of a game board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the type of jackpot. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the transition of a lucky number state. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the reporting mode of the 1st special information. It is an explanatory view showing an example of conditions for execution of the 1st special information. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notification mode of a second special notification. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notification mode of specific error notification. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a set game format and a transition of a display suggesting the game format. It is a flowchart showing an example of jackpot game start processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of jackpot game end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a consecutive game end process. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the priority of various notifications and effects. 5 is a timing chart showing a specific example of an execution mode of various notifications. 5 is a timing chart showing a specific example of an execution mode of various notifications. 5 is a timing chart showing a specific example of an execution mode of various notifications. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the type of jackpot in the second embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17. In this specification, 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, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 includes an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine to the island equipment, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. A game board YB is assembled to the mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b may include a protection frame that protects the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a door opening sensor TSE (shown in FIG. 3) that detects opening of the mounting frame 11b. As an example, the door open sensor TSE is disposed on the back side of the mounting frame 11b.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can perform sound production. The sound performance is a performance in which a predetermined sound is output by the speaker SP. For example, the predetermined sounds include music, human voices, sound effects, and the like. The speaker SP can perform sound notification. The sound notification is a notification in which a predetermined sound is output from the speaker SP. Note that in this specification, notification may be indirect (suggestive) notification or direct (deterministic) notification. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can perform a light emission effect. The light emitting effect is an effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown) built into the decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is capable of emitting notification. The light emission notification is a notification by lighting, blinking, and turning off a light emitting body (not shown) built in the decorative lamp LA.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is a member that is operated when firing a game ball. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board YB, a generally circular game area YBa is formed when viewed from the front. A display window YBb is formed approximately in the center of the gaming area YBa. A firing path YBc is formed on the left side of the game area YBa to guide the game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD to the game area YBa. The game board YB includes a return prevention valve YBd that prevents the game balls fired by operating the firing handle HD from returning to the firing path YBc.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first special symbol display device 19a, a second special symbol display device 19b, a first reservation display device 19c, a second reservation display device 19d, and a normal symbol display device 19e. As an example, the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first pending display device 19c, the second pending display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e are Installed in a visible position.

The first special symbol display device 19a is capable of executing a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) in which the first special symbol is finally stopped and displayed after displaying a predetermined symbol in a variable manner. be. The second special symbol display device 19b is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and then the second special symbol is finally stopped and displayed. be. Each special symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of an internal lottery (special symbol winning lottery). Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game will be collectively referred to as a "special game." The special symbols include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a loss display result. When a jackpot is won in the special symbol winning lottery, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game. Thereafter, after the special game in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed ends, the jackpot game is awarded when the awarding conditions (starting conditions) for the jackpot game are satisfied.

The first suspension display device 19c indicates the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the first suspension number) because the suspension condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met. Display identifiable information. The second suspension display device 19d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the second suspension number) because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the start condition has not yet been satisfied. Display identifiable information. As an example, the upper limit of each number of reservations is four. However, the upper limit of each reservation number may be 1 to 3, or may be 5 or more. Further, the upper limit number may be different between the first number of reservations and the second number of reservations.

The normal symbol display device 19e is capable of executing a normal game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and then the normal symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for informing the result of the internal lottery (normal symbol winning lottery). The normal symbols include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. If the normal symbol wins the winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal game. Thereafter, after the normal game in which the normal winning symbols are stopped and displayed ends, a normal winning game is awarded.

The pachinko game machine 10 may include a normal hold display device, a right-handed display device, and a round display device. The normal hold display device displays information that can identify the number of normal games whose execution has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold count) because the hold condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met. indicate. The right-handed hitting display device displays information instructing right-handed hitting. Right-handed hitting is to fire a game ball by setting the firing strength to be strong so that the game ball flows down the area on the right side of the display window YBb in the game area YBa. Note that shooting the game ball with the shooting intensity set to be weak so that the game ball flows down the area on the left side of the display window YBb in the game area YBa is called left-handed hitting. The round display device notifies the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has a display area R. The display area R is an area where images as information can be displayed. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the display area R can be viewed through the display window YBb. As an example, the effect display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The effect display device EH is capable of performing display effects. The display performance is a performance that displays a predetermined object as an image. For example, the predetermined objects include performance designs, characters, scenery, letters, numbers, and symbols. The effect display device EH can perform display notification. The display notification is a notification that displays a predetermined object as an image. In the effect display device EH, objects are arranged as images in a plurality of layers, and a display screen is generated based on the plurality of layers. At this time, if objects placed in different layers overlap, a display screen is generated in the overlapping portion giving priority to the object placed in a layer with a higher priority. Then, the generated display screen is displayed on the effect display device EH.

The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect devices that can each perform effects. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form an effect device group ES consisting of a plurality of effect devices. That is, the effect device group ES includes the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form a notification device group consisting of a plurality of notification devices. In other words, the production device group ES also functions as the notification device group ES. The notification device group ES includes an effect display device EH, a speaker SP, and a decorative lamp LA. The notification device group ES is an example of notification means that can perform notification of predetermined information.

As an example, the display performance on the performance display device EH includes a performance symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a performance game) using multiple rows of performance symbols. In the performance game, after a plurality of rows of performance symbols are variably displayed, a combination of performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is finally displayed in a stopped state. The performance game is started together with the special game. The production game ends together with the special game. In the production game, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special game are stopped and displayed. When jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game, jackpot symbol combinations are stopped and displayed in the performance game. When a winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, a winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the production game. Hereinafter, the first special game and the performance game executed in response to the first special game will be collectively referred to as the "first variable game." Further, the second special game and the performance game executed in response to the second special game are collectively referred to as a "second variable game." Further, the first variation game and the second variation game are collectively referred to as a "variation game."

As an example, the performance design is a design (image) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is a design for diversifying the display performance. The performance pattern is a so-called decorative pattern. As an example, the performance game is played by displaying the performance symbols of the left symbol column, middle symbol column, and right symbol column in a predetermined direction, respectively. The performance game may include a reach performance. The reach effect is an effect that forms a reach and finally stops and displays a predetermined symbol combination. For example, the reach is a state in which the same performance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right symbol rows among the performance symbols, and the performance symbol in the middle symbol row among the performance symbols continues to be displayed in a variable manner. There are two types of reach performance: normal reach performance and super reach performance. In the following explanation, the normal reach performance may be referred to as NR performance, and the super reach performance may be referred to as SR performance. The SR performance is a performance with higher expectations for a jackpot compared to the NR performance. As an example, SR performance is executed via NR performance.

In the gaming area YBa, a plurality of winning holes (ball entrance holes) into which game balls can enter are formed. The winning openings include at least a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14. The first starting opening 12 is a winning opening into which a game ball is inserted when the conditions for awarding the prize ball and the starting conditions for the first variable game are satisfied. The first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device EH, and is always open so that game balls can enter the ball. The game board YB includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that enters the first starting port 12 (see FIG. 3).

The second starting opening 13 is a winning opening into which a game ball is inserted when the conditions for awarding the prize ball and the starting conditions for the second variable game are satisfied. The second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 includes a normal opening/closing piece 13a having a door shape, for example. The second starting port 13 is closed so that a game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter when a normal winning game is not provided. The second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball enters or easily enters when a normal winning game is awarded. The game board YB includes a normal actuator AC1 as a means for operating the normal opening/closing piece 13a (see FIG. 3). As an example, actuator AC1 is typically a solenoid. The game board YB includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 13 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The big winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted when the conditions for awarding the prize ball are satisfied. The grand prize opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device EH. The big prize opening 14 includes a special opening/closing piece 14a having a door shape, for example. The jackpot opening 14 is closed to prevent game balls from entering when a jackpot game is not awarded. The big prize opening 14 is opened so that a game ball enters or easily enters when a jackpot game is awarded. The game board YB includes a special actuator AC2 as a means for operating the special opening/closing piece 14a (see FIG. 3). As an example, special actuator AC2 is a solenoid. The game board YB includes a count sensor SE3 that detects the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 14 (see FIG. 3).

A gate 17 is provided in the gaming area YBa. The gate 17 is located on the right side of the gaming area YBa and above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14. The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a that is always open so that game balls can enter the game ball. A gate sensor SE4 is provided at the gate opening 17a to detect game balls entering and passing through (see FIG. 3). The gate 17 is a ball entry opening into which a game ball enters when the starting conditions for the normal game are satisfied. The gate 17 is a ball entrance where the conditions for awarding a prize ball are not satisfied even if a game ball enters the ball. The gate 17 is an example of a specific ball entrance.

An out port 18 into which a game ball can enter is formed in the game area YBa. The out port 18 is an entry port for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the big winning port 14 from the gaming area YBa.

Next, the jackpot game will be explained.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). As an example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance that allows the start of a jackpot game to be recognized. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened is played a predetermined number of times. One round game ends when a number condition in which a predetermined number of game balls enter the ball or a time condition in which a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big prize opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening manner (opening pattern). In each round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). As an example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that makes it possible to recognize the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses.

The functions of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function).
The probability variation function is a function for varying the probability of winning a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as jackpot probability) in the special symbol winning lottery. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a low probability state in which the variable probability function does not operate, and a high probability state in which the variable probability function operates, as states in which the jackpot probability may differ. A high probability state has a higher jackpot probability than a low probability state. In a high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in a low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easier to win a jackpot in the special symbol winning lottery. The high probability state is a so-called "probability variable state (probability variable state)."

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a ball entry assist function.
The ball entry assisting function is a function for assisting the player to enter the second starting port 13. The pachinko game machine 10 has two states in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting port 13 is different: a low ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assist function does not operate, and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assist function operates. and. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 is higher than in the low ball entry rate state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 increases. The high ball entry rate state is an advantageous state for the player (ball entry easy state) because the game ball enters the second starting port 13 easily.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be achieved by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game compared to the low ball entry rate state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than when the ball entry rate is low. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control is a control for increasing the number of openings of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game than in a low ball entry rate state, and a control for opening the second starting port 13 once in a normal winning game. It is preferable that at least one of the controls is such that the time is made longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

The high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that makes the special game fluctuation time (for example, average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. When performing special symbol fluctuation time shortening control, a high ball entry rate state becomes a special symbol fluctuation time shortening state (time saving state), while a low ball entry rate state becomes a special symbol non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-fluctuation time shortening state). (time saving state).

The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is defined by a combination of whether the probability change function is activated and whether the ball entry assist function is activated. In the following explanation, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low ball entry rate state will be referred to as a "low probability non-time saving state." Furthermore, a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high probability non-time saving state". Furthermore, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "low probability time saving state." Furthermore, a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high accuracy time saving state." The low probability non-time saving state is an example of a normal gaming state. The low probability time saving state is an example of an advantageous gaming state. The high probability non-time saving state is an example of an advantageous gaming state. The high probability time saving state is an example of an advantageous gaming state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main board 40, a subboard 50, and an external terminal board 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that control commands can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50. The main board 40 executes predetermined processing and outputs control commands to the sub board 50. The sub-board 50 executes predetermined processing based on control commands input from the main board 40. The main board 40 and the external terminal board 60 are connected so that a control signal (external signal) can be outputted in one direction from the main board 40 to the external terminal board 60. The main board 40 executes predetermined processing and outputs an external signal to the external terminal board 60.

The main board 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 executes processing related to the progress of the game by executing the main control program. The main CPU 41 is an example of a control means. The main ROM 42 stores a main control program, judgment values used for various judgments and lottery, tables, and the like.

The main ROM 42 stores multiple types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the fluctuation game. The variation pattern is information that specifies the variation content (performance content) of the variation game. The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a loss fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern specifies the content of variation in which the final jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect in the production game. The losing variation pattern specifies the variation content in which a winning symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after a reach effect or without a reach effect in the effect game. Details of the fluctuation pattern will be described later.

The main RAM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing results of the main CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main RAM 43 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to back up (retain) at least a portion of the information stored in the main RAM 43 even if the power supply is cut off. As an example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a backup power source, and even if the power supply is cut off, it is possible to back up at least a portion of the information stored in the main RAM 43 using the power supplied from the backup power source. It is composed of Note that in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main RAM 43 is a non-volatile memory that can retain stored contents even when the power supply is cut off, so that the main RAM 43 retains the stored contents even after the power supply is cut off. The configuration may be such that at least part of the information stored can be backed up.

As an example, among the information stored in the main RAM 43, information that is backed up even if the power supply is cut off (hereinafter referred to as backup information) includes special information regarding the game format and game information regarding the progress of the game. ,including. As an example, the special information includes setting information that allows specifying the game format being set, and timing information that allows specifying whether the special timing has arrived. As an example, the special timing is a timing regarding the exchange of game balls owned by the player. The game format is information regarding special timing. As an example, in the pachinko game machine 10, the special timing differs depending on the game format. As an example, the game information includes information regarding special games, information regarding jackpot games, and information regarding gaming status. Information regarding special games includes, for example, information that allows identification of the number of special reservations, various types of random number information, information that allows identification of lottery results (big and small wins), information that allows identification of fluctuation patterns of special games, and information that can identify special symbols that are stopped and displayed in special games. The information regarding the jackpot game includes information that allows the progress status of the jackpot game to be specified. The information regarding the game state includes information that allows identification of the operating status (including the remaining number of activations) of the probability change function and ball entry assisting function, information that allows identification of error occurrence status, and the like.

The main board 40 includes a random number generation circuit 44 . The random number generation circuit 44 generates hardware random numbers. The main board 40 may be configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main CPU 41.

The main board 40 includes a RAM clear switch 45. As an example, the RAM clear switch 45 includes an operation section that can be pressed. The main CPU 41 can input an operation signal that can specify the operation state of the RAM clear switch 45. The operating state of the operating unit is information indicating whether or not the operating unit is being operated. In other words, the operating state of the operating section includes a state where the operating section is being operated and a state where the operating section is not being operated. The main board 40 includes a display 46. As an example, the display 46 is a 7-segment LED having seven light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a total figure eight (number) to form seven segments. The main CPU 41 can control the display content of the display 46.

The main board 40 is connected to each of a first starting sensor SE1, a second starting sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4. The main CPU 41 can separately input each detection signal output by each of the first starting sensor SE1, second starting sensor SE2, count sensor SE3, and gate sensor SE4 detecting a game ball. The main board 40 is connected to the door open sensor TSE. The main CPU 41 can receive a detection signal output from the door open sensor TSE. The main board 40 is connected to each of the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reservation display device 19c, the second reservation display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e. The main CPU 41 can separately control the display contents of the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reservation display device 19c, the second reservation display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e. It is. The main board 40 is connected to each of the normal actuator AC1 and the special actuator AC2. The main CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the second starting port 13 by controlling the operation of the normal actuator AC1. The main CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the big prize opening 14 by controlling the operation of the special actuator AC2.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be explained.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RAM 53. The sub CPU 51 performs processing related to presentation by executing a sub control program. The sub CPU 51 is an example of a control means. The sub ROM 52 stores a sub control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores display performance data used for display performance, light emission performance data used for light emission performance, and sound performance data used for sound performance. The sub RAM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the secondary RAM 53 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing performed by the sub-CPU 51 . The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be configured to be able to generate hardware random numbers using the random number generation circuit.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub CPU 51 can control the display content in the display area R of the effect display device EH. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 51 can control the output content of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub CPU 51 can control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA.

Next, the external terminal board 60 will be explained.
As an example, the external terminal board 60 includes a first output terminal 60a, a second output terminal 60b, and a third output terminal 60c. When the first output terminal 60a of the external terminal board 60 and the input terminal of an external device are connected by wiring, a corresponding external signal can be outputted to the outside of the machine. As an example, the external device is a hall computer. When the second output terminal 60b of the external terminal board 60 and the input terminal of an external device are connected by wiring, a corresponding external signal can be outputted to the outside of the machine. When the third output terminal 60c of the external terminal board 60 and the input terminal of the external device are wire-connected, a corresponding external signal can be output to the outside of the machine.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained.
The power-on process will be explained.
The main CPU 41 executes a power-on process when activated by the start of power supply. In the power-on process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the RAM clear switch 45 is operated based on the operation signal of the RAM clear switch 45. As an example, when the RAM clear switch 45 is operated, the main CPU 41 initializes backup information. After initializing the backup information, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer of the main RAM 43 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the backup information has been initialized. As an example, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 when an output condition is satisfied. As an example, one control command is output to the sub-board 50 each time the output condition is satisfied. As an example, the output condition is established every predetermined control period (for example, 16 ms). The control commands stored in the output buffer are an example of backup information. The control command stored in the output buffer is an example of game information. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the power-on process.

If the RAM clear switch 45 is not operated, the main CPU 41 does not initialize the backup information and issues a control command (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can specify that the backup information has not been initialized to the main RAM 43. Store in output buffer. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the power-on process. In the following description, when simply referring to an output buffer, it refers to the output buffer of the main RAM 43.

Next, timer interrupt processing performed at every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms) will be explained. As an example, the timer interrupt process includes a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process.

The special symbol input process will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 12, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first pending number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. If the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the first reservation number by adding one. In this way, the suspension condition for the first special game can be satisfied when the first suspension number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 controls the first reservation display device 19c to display information that allows identification of the updated first reservation number. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first pending number command) that can specify the first pending number after addition.

Next, the main CPU 41 obtains a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main RAM 43. For example, the random numbers include a winning random number used for a special symbol winning 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 CPU 41 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. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the start condition for the first special game is satisfied.

The main CPU 41 stores the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 43, when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 12, and when the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 43; Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2, it is determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 13. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 13, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second pending number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the second pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the second pending number by adding one. The main CPU 41 controls the second reservation display device 19d to display information that can specify the second reservation number after addition. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second pending number command) that can specify the second pending number after addition. The second special game suspension condition can be satisfied when the second suspension number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2.

Next, the main CPU 41 obtains a random number generated within the main board 40 and causes the main RAM 43 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend its execution until the start conditions for the second special game are satisfied. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main RAM 43, when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 13, and when the second pending number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 The symbol input process ends.

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
The main CPU 41 determines whether the special game starting conditions are satisfied. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither a jackpot game nor a special game is in progress, but a negative determination when a jackpot game or a special game is in progress. If the special game start conditions are not met, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. If the special game start condition is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second pending number is greater than zero.

If the second pending number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute the second special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the second pending number and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the second reservation display device 19d to display information that allows identification of the second reservation number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a second pending number command that can specify the second pending number after subtraction. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires from the main RAM 43 the first stored random number information among the random number information for the second special game. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state.

If the jackpot is won, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using the winning symbol random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the content of variation in which a jackpot symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after NR production in a production game. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the content of variation in which a jackpot symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after SR performance in a performance game.

If the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a loss variation process. In the losing variation process, the main CPU 41 determines losing symbols to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of outlier variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. As an example, the losing variation pattern includes a losing variation pattern that specifies a variation content in which a winning symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed without going through a reach effect in a production game. As an example, the losing variation pattern includes a losing variation pattern that specifies the content of variation in which a winning symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after an NR performance in a performance game. As an example, the losing variation pattern includes a losing variation pattern that specifies the content of variation in which a winning symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after an SR performance in a presentation game.

If the second number of reservations is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first number of reservations is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not to store the standby command in the output buffer based on the output information stored in the main RAM 43. The output information is information that can specify whether or not the standby command has been output. The standby command is a control command that can specify that the device is in a standby state. The standby state indicates a state where the variable game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being executed.

As an example, when the main CPU 41 specifies that the standby command has been output from the output information of the main RAM 43, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process without storing the standby command in the output buffer. As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines from the output information in the main RAM 43 that the standby command has not been output, the main CPU 41 stores the standby command in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 updates the output completion information in the main RAM 43 so that it can be specified that the standby command has been output. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

If the first pending number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the first pending number and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the first reservation display device 19c to display information that allows identification of the first reservation number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a first pending number command that can specify the first pending number after subtraction. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires from the main RAM 43 the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state.

If the jackpot is won, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a loss variation process. In the losing variation process, the main CPU 41 determines losing symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The main CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of outlier variation patterns. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 stores the fluctuation start command and special symbol command in the output buffer in the jackpot fluctuation processing and the loss fluctuation processing. The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation process and the start of the fluctuation game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (jackpot symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. As an example, the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the fluctuation processing of the first special game is executed and when the fluctuation processing of the second special game is executed. In the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process, the main CPU 41 updates the output information in the main RAM 43 so that it can be specified that the standby command has not been output.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 41 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. When executing the first special game, the main CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a to start displaying a predetermined symbol in a variable manner. The main CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a to stop displaying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. When the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) that can specify the end of the variation game.

When executing the second special game, the main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b to stop displaying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. The main CPU 41 stores the variation end command in the output buffer when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. As described above, the main CPU 41 is configured to perform the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process to perform a winning lottery upon entry of the game ball into the starting hole.

The jackpot game process will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. When the main CPU 41 stops displaying the jackpot symbols in the special game, the main CPU 41 controls the jackpot standby state after the special game ends. The main CPU 41 executes a jackpot game process when a jackpot game start condition is established in the jackpot standby state. As an example, when the game ball enters the gate 17 in the jackpot standby state, the main CPU 41 determines that the jackpot game start condition is satisfied. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. The main CPU 41 is an example of a specific detection means that detects the entry of a game ball into the gate 17 serving as a specific ball entrance.

In the jackpot game process, the main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (namely, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 4, as an example, the jackpots include a first jackpot, a second jackpot, a third jackpot, a fourth jackpot, and a fifth jackpot. The first jackpot is a jackpot based on the first jackpot symbol among the jackpot symbols. The second jackpot is a jackpot based on a second jackpot symbol that is different from the first jackpot symbol. The third jackpot is a jackpot based on a third jackpot symbol that is different from the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol. The fourth jackpot is a jackpot based on a fourth jackpot symbol that is different from the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, and the third jackpot symbol. The fifth jackpot is a jackpot based on a fifth jackpot symbol that is different from the first jackpot symbol, the second jackpot symbol, the third jackpot symbol, and the fourth jackpot symbol. In the following explanation, a jackpot game based on the first jackpot will be referred to as a first jackpot game, a jackpot game based on the second jackpot will be referred to as a second jackpot game, a jackpot game based on the third jackpot will be referred to as a third jackpot game, A jackpot game based on the fourth jackpot will be referred to as a fourth jackpot game, and a jackpot game based on the fifth jackpot will be referred to as a fifth jackpot game.

First, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time. As an example, the opening command may include information that can identify the type of jackpot game. When the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the special actuator AC2 using the specified opening control data for the jackpot game, and opens the jackpot opening 14. The main CPU 41 performs processing for executing such a round game until the number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. As an example, ten round games (10R) are defined for each of the first jackpot game to the fifth jackpot game. For each round game, a number condition and a time condition are determined as end conditions. As an example, in each round game, it is determined that 10 game balls enter the grand prize opening 14 as a number condition. As an example, the time condition for each round game is that 29 seconds must elapse. Each time the main CPU 41 starts a round game, it stores in an output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of a jackpot round game. When the final round game ends, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command) that can specify the start of the ending time in an output buffer. The main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time in an output buffer. Thereby, when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, a variable game can be executed based on the result of the winning lottery, and a jackpot game is awarded based on the result of the winning lottery after the variable game ends.

A game state transition process for shifting the game state will be explained.
The game state transition process includes a probability transition process that transitions the probability state, and a ball entry rate transition process that changes the ball entry rate state. As an example, the game state transition process is executed after the jackpot game process ends. As an example, in the game state transition process, the processes are executed in the order of ball entry rate transition process and probability transition process.

First, the entry rate transition process will be explained.
In the ball entry rate transition process, the main CPU 41 sets an activation flag in the main RAM 43 when the first jackpot game, second jackpot game, third jackpot game, fourth jackpot game, or fifth jackpot game ends. That is, the main CPU 41 controls to a high ball entry rate state when the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, or the fifth jackpot game ends. The main CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main RAM 43 every time a special game is started after the end of the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game. Count the number of times the game is executed. The main CPU 41 erases the activation flag stored in the main RAM 43 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the activation number is completed. That is, after the end of the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game, the main CPU 41 controls the ball into a low ball entry rate state when the special game of the number of activation times ends. After the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, or the third jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 does not erase the activation flag until the next jackpot game is awarded. When starting a jackpot game and the activation flag is set, the main CPU 41 erases the activation flag. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the ball into a low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game.

Next, probability transfer processing will be explained.
In the probability transfer process, the main CPU 41 sets a high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, or the third jackpot game ends. That is, the main CPU 41 controls to a high probability state when the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, or the third jackpot game ends. After the first jackpot game, second jackpot game, or third jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 does not erase the probability change flag until the next jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 does not set the high certainty flag in the main RAM 43 when the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game ends. That is, when the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 controls the game to a low probability state. When the main CPU 41 starts a jackpot game and the high probability flag is set, the main CPU 41 erases the high probability flag. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the game to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

By the probability transition process and ball entry rate migration process, after the first jackpot game, second jackpot game, or third jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state and has a high ball entry rate. controlled by the state. That is, after the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, or the third jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a highly accurate time saving state. In addition, by the probability transition process and the ball entry rate transition process, after the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low probability state and to a high ball entry rate state. be done. Thereafter, when the special game for the number of times of activation ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low ball entry rate state. In other words, after the end of the fourth jackpot game or the fifth jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low-probability time-saving state, and then, triggered by the end of the special game for the number of activations, controlled by the state. In the following explanation, the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game may be referred to as "specific jackpot games," and the fourth jackpot game and fifth jackpot game may be referred to as "non-specific jackpot games." be.

As an example, when the gaming state shifts, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state specifying command) that can specify the current gaming state in the output buffer. In other words, the state specification commands include a state specification command that can specify a low probability non-time saving state, a state specification command that can specify a low probability time saving state, a state specification command that can specify a high probability non time saving state, and a state specification command that can specify a high probability non time saving state. There is a state specification command that can specify the exact time saving state. As an example, when power supply is started, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a state specifying command that can specify the current gaming state, regardless of whether the backup information has been initialized. In other words, when the power supply is started, if the backup information has been initialized, a state designation command that can identify the low-probability, non-time-saving state is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the power supply is started, if the backup information has not been initialized, a state designation command that can specify the gaming state when the power supply is cut off is stored in the output buffer.

The normal symbol input process will be explained.
Normal symbol input processing is an example of timer interrupt processing. In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball enters the gate 17, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. As an example, the upper limit of the number of reservations is normally 4. If the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the number of normal reservations by adding one.

Next, the main CPU 41 obtains a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main RAM 43. For example, the random numbers include a winning random number used for a normal symbol winning lottery, a winning symbol random number used for determining a normal symbol, and the like. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be explained.
Normal symbol start processing is an example of timer interrupt processing. In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the start conditions for the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither a normal winning game nor a normal game is being executed, and a negative determination when a normal winning game is being played or a normal game is being executed. If the normal game start condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. If the start condition for the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether the normal pending number is greater than zero. When the normal pending number is zero, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

If the normal pending number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute the normal game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the normal pending number and updates it. The main CPU 41 acquires the first stored random number information from the main RAM 43 among the random number information for the normal game. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a normal winning lottery to determine whether or not a winning result is obtained. The main CPU 41 performs a normal winning lottery with a normal winning probability according to the current ball entry rate state. As an example, the normal hit probability in a high ball entry rate state is 1 or approximately 1. As an example, the normal hit probability in a low ball entry rate state is zero or approximately zero.

In the case of a normal winning, the main CPU 41 performs normal winning variation processing. In the normal winning variation process, the main CPU 41 performs a normal winning pattern lottery using the normal winning pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the normal winning pattern to be stopped and displayed in the normal game. If there is no winning, the main CPU 41 performs a winning fluctuation process. In the normal loss variation process, the main CPU 41 determines the normal loss symbol to be stopped and displayed in the normal game.

The main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns according to the ball entry rate state. As an example, when the current ball entry rate state is a low ball entry rate state, the main CPU 41 generates a variation pattern that defines a longer fluctuation time than when the current ball entry rate state is a high ball entry rate state. Determine. Note that there may be a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined in each ball entry rate state. In this case, it is preferable that the main CPU 41 performs a lottery to determine a variation pattern for the normal game using predetermined random numbers, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns. After determining the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

When the normal symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 41 executes the normal game by a process different from the normal symbol start process. When executing the normal game, the main CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display device 19e to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display device 19e to stop displaying the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

The normal winning game processing will be explained.
The normal winning game process is a process for awarding a normal winning game. When the main CPU 41 stops displaying the normal winning symbols in the normal game, the main CPU 41 executes the normal winning game process after the normal winning normal game ends. The main CPU 41 controls the normal actuator AC1 using the opening control data corresponding to the normal winning symbol determined in the normal symbol start process, and opens the second starting port 13.

Specific error handling will be explained.
The specific error processing involves detecting that a specific error has occurred and detecting that the specific error has been resolved. A specific error is an example of an error. Specific error processing is an example of timer interrupt processing.

As an example, in specific error processing, the main CPU 41 determines that a specific error has occurred when a detection signal is input from the door open sensor TSE. That is, the main CPU 41 determines that a specific error has occurred when the mounting frame 11b is opened. The opening of the mounting frame 11b is an example of a specific error. When detecting that a specific error has occurred, the main CPU 41 causes the main RAM 43 to store specific error information (such as a flag) that can identify that a specific error is occurring. Further, when the main CPU 41 detects that a specific error has occurred, it stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a specific error occurrence command) that can identify that a specific error is occurring in the output buffer. Furthermore, when the main CPU 41 detects that a specific error has occurred, it outputs a specific error signal that can identify the occurrence of a specific error to the first output terminal 60a of the external terminal board 60.

As an example, in specific error processing, the main CPU 41 determines that the specific error has been resolved if no detection signal is input from the door open sensor TSE while the specific error is occurring (when specific error information is stored in the main RAM 43). judge. In other words, the main CPU 41 determines that the specific error has been resolved when the mounting frame 11b is closed. When the main CPU 41 detects that the specific error has been resolved, the main CPU 41 erases the specific error information from the main RAM 43. Furthermore, when the main CPU 41 detects that the specific error has been resolved, it stores in the output buffer a control command that can specify that the specific error has been resolved (hereinafter referred to as "specific error resolution command"). When the main CPU 41 detects that the specific error has been resolved, it ends outputting the specific error signal. The main CPU 41 is an example of an error detection unit that detects the occurrence of an error.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 will be explained.
The production game processing will be explained.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game while the special game is being executed. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, it controls the performance device group ES including the performance display device EH to execute the performance game.

The sub CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the production game based on the special symbol command. The sub CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination when the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. As an example, a jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which a plurality of effect symbols are the same. The sub CPU 51 determines the deviant symbol combination when it is possible to specify the deviant symbol from the special symbol command. When determining a winning symbol combination, the sub CPU 51 determines a winning symbol combination including a winning symbol combination when a condition for executing a ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as a ready-to-win condition) is satisfied. As an example, a missed symbol combination including a reach is a symbol combination in which the production symbols in the left and right rows are the same among the plurality of production symbols, but the production symbols in the middle row are different. When determining a winning symbol combination, the sub CPU 51 determines a winning symbol combination that does not include a ready-to-win condition if the ready-to-win condition is not satisfied. As an example, a symbol combination that does not include a reach is a symbol combination in which a plurality of performance symbols are each different performance symbols. As an example, the sub CPU 51 determines whether the reach condition is satisfied based on a fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command.

The sub CPU 51 determines the specific variation content (performance content) of the production game based on the variation pattern. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to start variable display of effect symbols in each symbol row based on the determined variation content. In other words, the sub CPU 51 starts the performance game.

When a predetermined timing arrives after the start of the performance game, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops displaying the symbol combination. The sub CPU 51, triggered by the input of the variation end command, stops and displays the symbol combination in a fixed state. The sub-CPU 51 may stop displaying the symbol combination in a fixed state, using the elapse of the variation time defined in the variation pattern as an opportunity. In this case, the variation end command may be omitted.

Next, the game format setting function will be explained. The game format setting function is a function for setting an arbitrary game format from a plurality of game formats. In this embodiment, each game form defines different special timings.

As an example, the game formats include a consecutive game exchange system and a lucky number system.
The consecutive game exchange system is a game form that stipulates that a special timing may arrive when a specific period ends. As an example, the specific period is a consecutive home period. The consecutive winning period is a period from when a jackpot game is awarded in a low-probability non-time-saving state until the low-probability time-saving state ends with the execution of a symbol variation game with a special symbol a specified upper limit number of times. That is, the specific period includes a period in which a jackpot game is given. Further, the specific period may include a period in which a plurality of jackpot games are awarded. Furthermore, the lucky number system is a game format that stipulates that a special timing may arrive depending on the state of the lucky numbers when a specific period ends. The lucky number status is information regarding special timing when the game format is a lucky number system. As an example, the lucky number states include a lucky state and a non-lucky state. As an example, the lucky state is a lucky number state in which special timing does not arrive even after a specific period ends. As an example, the non-lucky state is a lucky number state in which a special timing may occur when a specific period ends. As an example, the lucky number system includes a lucky number system (low) and a lucky number system (high). The lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high) differ in the percentage of lucky and non-lucky states.

As an example, the lucky number state may transition when a jackpot symbol variation game is executed. Specifically, when a jackpot symbol variation game is executed, the lucky number state can change depending on the combination of performance symbols that are stopped and displayed on the performance display device EH and the type of lucky number state at that time. . As an example, when a jackpot symbol variation game is executed, the combinations of performance symbols that are stopped and displayed on the performance display device EH include a normal number, a lucky number, and an unlucky number. As an example, the normal numbers include combinations of production symbols [222] and [666]. As an example, the lucky numbers include combinations of production symbols [111], [333], [555], [777], and [999]. As an example, the unlucky numbers include a combination of production symbols [444] and [888].

As an example, when a jackpot symbol variation game is executed, a combination of performance symbols that are stopped and displayed on the performance display device EH is associated with a special symbol jackpot symbol (jackpot).

As shown in FIG. 4, as an example, the first jackpot symbol (first jackpot) is displayed regardless of whether lucky number system (low) or lucky number system (high) is set as the game mode. It is associated that the lucky number is stopped and displayed in the device EH (indicated as lucky number (common) in the figure). For the second jackpot symbol (second jackpot), when the lucky number system (high) is set as the game mode, the lucky number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH, while the lucky number system (low) is set as the game mode. When set as a mode, it is associated that the normal number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH (indicated as lucky number (high) in the figure). The third jackpot symbol (third jackpot) and the fourth jackpot symbol (fourth jackpot) will be displayed regardless of which of the lucky number system (low) and lucky number system (high) is set as the game mode. It is associated that the normal number is stopped and displayed in the device EH (indicated as the normal number in the figure). For the fifth jackpot symbol (fifth jackpot), whether lucky number system (low) or lucky number system (high) is set as the game mode, the unlucky number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH. (Indicated as unlucky number in the figure). In this way, between the lucky number system (low) and the lucky number system (high), the lucky number system (high) is better than the lucky number system (low) due to the winning percentage of the second jackpot symbol (second jackpot). ) is configured so that the appearance rate of lucky numbers is higher than that of

The transition of the lucky number state will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 5, as an example, if a jackpot game is awarded after the unlucky number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH when the player is in a non-lucky state, after the jackpot game ends, the non-lucky state controlled by. As an example, when a jackpot game is awarded after the normal number is stopped and displayed on the performance display device EH while the game is in a non-lucky state, after the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to be in a non-lucky state. As an example, when a jackpot game is awarded after the lucky number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH while the game is in a non-lucky state, after the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to be in a lucky state.

As an example, when a jackpot game is awarded after an unlucky number is stopped and displayed on the performance display device EH while in a lucky state, after the end of the jackpot game, the game is controlled to be in a non-lucky state. As an example, when a jackpot game is awarded after the regular number is stopped and displayed on the performance display device EH while in a lucky state, the control is made to be in a lucky state after the jackpot game ends. As an example, when a jackpot game is awarded after the lucky number is stopped and displayed on the performance display device EH while in a lucky state, the lucky state is controlled after the jackpot game ends.

In this way, when the lucky number system is set as the game format, the jackpot symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH and the lucky number state at the time when the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed are different. The lucky number state may change accordingly. Then, depending on the state of the lucky number at the end of the specific period, whether or not the special timing arrives at the end of the specific period differs.

The special timing defined for each game format may arrive when a specific period ends regardless of whether the game format is a consecutive game exchange system or a lucky number system. As an example, the special timing defined for each game format occurs when the specific period ends and the number of jackpots in the specific period is equal to or greater than the specified number. In other words, the special timing defined for each game format does not arrive when the specific period ends and the number of jackpots in the specific period is less than the specified number.

Furthermore, in addition to such special timings defined for each game format, there are special timings that can occur regardless of the game format. As an example, the special timing that can occur regardless of the game format occurs when the number of jackpots in a specific period reaches the upper limit number. As an example, the upper limit is 10 times. In other words, the special timing comes when the upper limit number of jackpot games is awarded in one specific period, or when more than a specified number of jackpot games are awarded at the end of the specific period. In the following explanation, when distinguishing between these special timings, the special timing specified for each game format will be referred to as the first special timing, and the special timing that can occur regardless of the game format will be referred to as the second special timing. .

Next, various notifications executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As an example, various types of notifications executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include special notifications and specific error notifications. The special notification and specific error notification are executed by the notification device group ES. That is, the notification device group ES can perform specific error notification and special notification.

First, special notification will be explained.
As an example, the special notification is notification that a special timing has arrived. The arrival of the special timing corresponds to the pachinko gaming machine 10 becoming so-called "stopped." In other words, the special notification can be said to be notification that the pachinko game machine 10 is discontinued. As described above, the special timing includes a first special timing and a second special timing. In other words, the special notification includes a first special notification that is executed in response to the arrival of the first special timing, and a second special notification that is executed in response to the arrival of the second special timing.

As shown in FIG. 6, as an example, the first special notification may include a first special sound notification. The first special sound notification is executed by outputting the first special sound from the speaker SP. As an example, the first special sound may include a sound related to exchanging game balls. As an example, the first special sound may include a sound related to stopping. As an example, the first special sound may include a voice saying "please replace". As an example, the first special sound may include a voice saying "It's a stop". As an example, the first special notification may include a first special display notification. The first special display notification is executed by displaying the first special image Ga1 on the effect display device EH. As an example, the first special image Ga1 may include an image related to the exchange of game balls. As an example, the first special image Ga1 may include an image related to termination. As an example, the first special image Ga1 may include an image imitating the character string "Please replace." As an example, the first special image Ga1 may include an image imitating the character string "It has been discontinued."

As shown in FIG. 7, as an example, in the consecutive home exchange system, the start condition for the first special notification may be satisfied when the specific period ends. As an example, in the lucky number system, if the user is in a non-lucky state when the specific period ends, the condition for starting the first special notification may be satisfied. That is, the start conditions for the first special notification may include winning the fourth jackpot or the fifth jackpot in the winning lottery and the end of the specific period. Furthermore, the conditions for starting the first special notification may include being controlled to a non-lucky state and ending a specific period. Further, the start condition for the first special notification may include winning a jackpot in a winning lottery more than a specified number of times in one specific period.

As an example, the conditions for ending the first special notification are defined for each game format. As an example, in the consecutive game exchange system, the condition for ending the first special notification is satisfied when a predetermined period of time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the first special notification. As an example, in the lucky number system, the condition for ending the first special notification is satisfied by operating the RAM clear switch 45 while the first special notification is being executed.

The second special notification will be explained.
As an example, the second special notification is different from the first special notification in a notification mode. Here, the difference in the notification mode means that at least one of the notification content and the notification intensity is different. As an example, the second special notification is different from the first special notification in both notification content and notification intensity. As an example, different notification contents include different notification elements or different notification elements. As an example, the notification elements include sound notification by sound output means, light emission notification by light emission means, and display notification by display means. In other words, the difference in notification content due to the inclusion of different notification elements means that only one of the notifications includes an audio notification, only one of the notifications includes a luminous notification, or only one of the notifications includes a display notification. be. In addition, the notification content may differ due to different notification elements, including sound notifications that output different sounds for each notification, light emission notifications that emit light with different light emission patterns for each notification, or different information for each notification. This includes a display notification that displays the following information. As an example, the notification intensity includes notification intensity in sound notification, notification intensity in light emission notification, and notification intensity in display notification. As an example, the notification intensity in sound notification is proportional to the volume. As an example, the notification intensity in light emission notification is proportional to the amount of light. As an example, the notification intensity in display notification is proportional to the display area.

As shown in FIG. 8, as an example, the second special notification may include a second special sound notification. The second special sound notification is executed by outputting a second special sound from the speaker SP. As an example, the second special sound may include a sound related to replacing game balls. As an example, the second special sound may include a sound related to stopping. As an example, the second special sound may include a voice saying, "Please exchange when the jackpot game is over." As an example, the second special sound may include a voice saying "It will be discontinued soon." In other words, the second special notification is different from the first special notification by including the sound notification (second special sound notification) that outputs a different sound from the sound notification (first special sound notification) included in the first special notification. The aspects are different. As an example, the second special sound notification is a sound notification with a lower volume than the first special sound notification. In other words, the second special sound notification is a presentation with lower notification intensity than the first special sound notification.

As an example, the second special notification may include a second special display notification. The second special display notification is executed by displaying the second special image Ga2 on the effect display device EH. As an example, the second special image Ga2 may include an image related to the exchange of game balls. As an example, the second special image Ga2 may include an image related to termination. As an example, the second special image Ga2 may include an image imitating the character string "Please exchange when the jackpot game is over." As an example, the second special image Ga2 may include an image imitating the character string "Soon to be discontinued." In other words, the second special notification is different from the first special notification by including a display notification (second special display notification) that displays information different from the display notification (first special display notification) included in the first special notification. The aspects are different. As an example, the second special display notification is a display notification in which the display area of the image is smaller than that of the first special display notification. In other words, the second special display notification is a presentation with lower notification intensity than the first special display notification.

As described above, the start condition for the second special notification is established when the number of jackpots in a specific period reaches the upper limit number, regardless of the game format being set. In other words, the start condition for the second special notification may include winning a jackpot in an upper limit lottery in one specific period. Furthermore, the conditions for ending the second special notification are the same regardless of the game format being set. As an example, the condition for ending the second special notification is satisfied when the upper limit number jackpot game ends in one specific period, regardless of the game format being set.

Next, specific error notification will be explained.
The specific error notification is notification that a specific error has occurred. Specific error notification is notification based on the occurrence of a specific error. As an example, when a specific error occurs, a condition for starting specific error notification is satisfied. As an example, when the specific error is resolved, the condition for ending specific error notification is satisfied. Note that the condition for ending the specific error notification may be satisfied when a specified time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the specific error notification.

As shown in FIG. 9, as an example, the specific error notification may include a specific error sound notification. The specific error sound notification is executed by outputting a specific error sound from the speaker SP. As an example, the specific error tone may include a tone related to the occurrence of a specific error. As an example, the specific error sound may include the sound of "The door is open." As an example, the specific error notification may include a specific error display notification. The specific error display notification is executed by displaying the specific error image Gb on the effect display device EH. As an example, the specific error image Gb may include an image related to the occurrence of a specific error. As an example, the specific error image Gb may include an image imitating the character string "The door is open."

Next, a game setting process for setting a game format will be explained.
As an example, the main CPU 41 executes a game setting process when power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 45 is turned on. As an example, in the game setting process, the main CPU 41 controls the setting change state. As described above, when power supply is started with the RAM clear switch 45 turned on, the backup information is initialized by the power-on process. As an example, the game setting process is executed after the power-on process. That is, when power supply is started with the RAM clear switch 45 turned on, the main CPU 41 initializes the backup information and then controls the setting change state. Therefore, when the setting change state is controlled, the setting information (information regarding the game format) as backup information has been initialized. After controlling to the setting change state, the main CPU 41 stores in an output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a change command) that can specify that the setting change state has been controlled.

As shown in FIG. 10, while the main CPU 41 is in the setting change state, the main CPU 41 causes the display 46 to display information (hereinafter referred to as game format information) that allows identification of the internally set gaming format. Control. As an example, the main CPU 41 controls the display 46 to display Arabic numerals based on the set game format. As an example, the display 46 displays [1] when the consecutive rental exchange system is set. As an example, when the lucky number system (low) is set, [2] is displayed on the display 46. As an example, when the lucky number system (high) is set, [3] is displayed on the display 46. As an example, on the display 46, if no game format is set, [0] is displayed.

The main CPU 41 changes the currently selected game mode from no setting to consecutive game exchange system to lucky number system (low) to lucky number system (high) every time the RAM clear switch 45 is operated while the main CPU 41 is in the setting change state. Change it so that it loops like this: → No settings →... Therefore, in the setting change state, each time the RAM clear switch 45 is operated, the display on the display 46 changes in the following order: [0] → [1] → [2] → [3] → [0] →... . As an example, the main CPU 41 ends the setting change state when a predetermined set time has elapsed since the RAM clear switch 45 was last operated. In other words, if the RAM clear switch 45 is not operated again after power supply is started with the RAM clear switch 45 operated in the on state, the setting time is set at the timing when the set time has elapsed after the power supply was started. The modified state ends. As an example, the set time is 10 seconds. When ending the setting change state, the main CPU 41 sets the currently selected game format to a new game format, and outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a setting command) that can specify the game format. Store in buffer. Note that if power supply is started with the RAM clear switch 45 in the OFF state, the backup information (setting information) is not initialized and the setting change state is not entered. In this case, the game format that was set when the power supply was stopped will continue to be set. As an example, when the backup information is not initialized and the setting change state is not changed, the main CPU 41 stores a setting command that can specify the gaming state being set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first special timing has arrived when the power supply is cut off, based on the timing information stored in the main RAM 43, and determines whether the first special timing has arrived. In this case, a control command that can be specified as the first special timing (hereinafter referred to as the first special command) is stored in the output buffer. Further, when the first special timing has arrived, the main CPU 41 outputs a special signal that can specify that it is the first special timing to the second output terminal 60b of the external terminal board 60. Note that the main CPU 41 continues to output the special signal until the power supply is cut off.

The processing related to the game format performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained.
The main CPU 41 executes processing related to the game format at the start of the jackpot game, at the end of the jackpot game, and at the end of the specific period. Hereinafter, each process will be referred to as a jackpot game start process, a jackpot game end process, and a consecutive game end process.

The jackpot game start process will be explained. As an example, when the jackpot game starts, the main CPU 41 executes jackpot game start processing.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the jackpot game start process, the main CPU 41 updates the number of jackpot games awarded stored in the main RAM 43 by adding 1 (step S001). The main CPU 41 determines whether the number of grants after addition is the upper limit number (step S002). If the number of awards after addition is not the upper limit number (step S002: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game start process. If the number of grants after addition is the upper limit number (step S002: YES), the main CPU 41 determines that the second special timing has arrived, and issues a control command (hereinafter referred to as the 2 special command) is stored in the output buffer (step S003). Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game start process.

The jackpot game ending process will be explained. As an example, when the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 executes jackpot game end processing.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the jackpot game ending process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of jackpot games awarded is the upper limit number (step S101). When the number of jackpots awarded is the upper limit number (step S102), the main CPU 41 determines that the first special timing has arrived, and stores in the output buffer a first special command that can specify that it is the first special timing. (Step S102). Further, in the process of step S102, the main CPU 41 outputs a special signal that can identify the first special timing to the second output terminal 60b of the external terminal board 60. Note that the main CPU 41 continues to output the special signal until the power supply is cut off. Furthermore, in the process of step S102, the main CPU 41 updates the timing information so that it can be specified that the first special timing has arrived. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game end process. The main CPU 41 is an example of an output control means that performs control for outputting signals to the outside of the machine.

If the number of jackpot games awarded is not the upper limit (step S101: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether either the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the game format. (Step S103). If neither the lucky number system (low) nor the lucky number system (high) is set as a game mode (step S103: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game end process. In other words, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game ending process when the consecutive game exchange system is set as the game form and when the game form is not set.

If the lucky number system (low) or lucky number system (high) is set as the game format (step S103: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the current jackpot game is the fifth jackpot game. (Step S104). If the current jackpot game is not the fifth jackpot game (step S104: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the current jackpot game is the first jackpot game (step S105). If the current jackpot game is not the first jackpot game (step S105: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the current jackpot game is the second jackpot game (step S106). If the current jackpot game is the second jackpot game (step S106: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether the lucky number system (high) is set as the game format (step S107).

If the current jackpot game is not the second jackpot game (step S106: NO), and if the lucky number system (high) is not set as the game format (step S107: NO), the main CPU 41 It is determined that the game is a third jackpot game or a fourth jackpot game (step S108). When the process of step S108 is completed, the main CPU 41 determines whether the lucky number state is a lucky state (step S109). In the process of step S108, the main CPU 41 determines that if the game format is a lucky number system (low) and the current jackpot game is the second jackpot game, the current jackpot game is the third jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game. It is assumed that it is a game and the process of step S109 is executed. As a result, the process in step S109 is performed not only when the third jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game is used, but also when the current jackpot game is the second jackpot game in the lucky number system (low). executed. The process of step S109 is a process executed when the normal number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH.

If the current jackpot game is the first jackpot game (step S105: YES), if the lucky number system (high) is set as the game mode (step S107: YES), or if the lucky number state is a lucky state If so (step S109: YES), the main CPU 41 controls the lucky number state to be lucky (step S110). That is, when the lucky number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH, and when the normal number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH when the lucky number state is the lucky state, the lucky state is controlled. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game end process.

If the current jackpot game is the fifth jackpot game (step S104: YES) or if the lucky number state is not a lucky state (step S109: NO), the main CPU 41 controls the lucky number state to a non-lucky state. (Step S111). That is, when an unlucky number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH, and when a normal number is stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH when the lucky number state is not a lucky state, the control is made into a non-lucky state. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game end process.

Next, the consecutive game ending process will be explained. The main CPU 41 executes a consecutive game ending process when the specific period ends.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the consecutive game ending process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the consecutive game exchange system is set as the game format (step S201). If the consecutive game exchange system is not set as the game format (step S201: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether either the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the game format. (Step S202). If neither the lucky number system (low) nor the lucky number system (high) is set as a game format (step S202: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the consecutive game ending process. That is, if the game format is not set, the main CPU 41 ends the consecutive game ending process.

If either the lucky number system (low) or the lucky number system (high) is set as the game mode (step S202: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the lucky state is controlled ( Step S203). If the lucky state is being controlled (step S203: YES), the main CPU 41 determines that the timing is not special, and ends the consecutive game ending process. When the consecutive game exchange system is set as the game format (step S201: YES) and when the lucky state is not controlled (step S203: NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of jackpot games awarded is equal to or greater than the specified number. It is determined whether there is one (step S204).

If the number of jackpot games awarded is less than the specified number (step S204: NO), the main CPU 41 determines that it is not a special timing and ends the consecutive game ending process. If the number of jackpot games awarded is equal to or greater than the specified number (step S204: YES), the main CPU 41 stores the first special command in the output buffer (step S204). In the process of step S204, the main CPU 41 outputs a special signal that can identify the first special timing to the second output terminal 60b of the external terminal board 60. Note that the main CPU 41 continues to output the special signal until the power supply is cut off. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the consecutive game ending process. Furthermore, in the process of step S204, the main CPU 41 updates the timing information so that it can be specified that the first special timing has arrived. Note that when the main CPU 41 ends the consecutive game ending process, the main CPU 41 initializes the number of jackpot games awarded. That is, the main CPU 41 initializes the number of jackpot games awarded when the specific period ends.

Next, a special notification process executed by the sub CPU 51 to execute special notification will be explained. As an example, the special notification process includes a first special notification process for executing a first special notification and a second special notification process for executing a second special notification.

First, the first special notification process will be explained.
As an example, when the sub CPU 51 receives the first special command, it executes the first special notification process. In the first special notification process, the sub CPU 51 controls the notification device group ES to execute the first special notification. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 controls the notification device group ES to terminate the first special notification, triggered by the satisfaction of the termination condition for the first special notification according to the set game format, and then sends the first special notification. Finish the process. As an example, the sub CPU 51 can specify the set game form based on the game form information stored in the sub RAM 53. As an example, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a setting command, the game form information is updated so that the game form based on the setting command can be specified. As an example, when the consecutive game exchange system is set as the game format, the sub CPU 51 measures a predetermined time (30 seconds) when starting the first special notification, and uses the system as a trigger when the predetermined time has elapsed. It is determined that the termination condition for the first special notification is satisfied. As an example, when the lucky number system is set as the game format, if the RAM clear switch 45 is operated after the first special timing arrives, the main CPU 41 issues a control command to instruct the end of the first special notification. In addition to storing the information in the output buffer, the sub CPU 51 determines that the first special notification termination condition is satisfied upon input of the control command.

As an example, when the second special command is input, the sub CPU 51 executes the second special notification process. In the second special notification process, the sub CPU 51 controls the notification device group ES to execute the second special notification. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 controls the notification device group ES to end the second special notification when the second special notification termination condition is satisfied. As an example, when the jackpot game ends during execution of the second special notification, the sub CPU 51 determines that the conditions for ending the second special notification are satisfied.

Specific error notification processing performed by the sub CPU 51 in order to execute specific error notification will be described.
In the specific error notification process, when the sub CPU 51 receives a specific error occurrence command, it controls the notification device group ES to execute specific error notification. Further, in the specific error notification process, the sub CPU 51 controls the notification device group ES so as to end the specific error notification when the specific error resolution command is input. Note that the sub CPU 51 may end part or all of the specific error notification when a predetermined time period has elapsed since the specific error notification was executed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when conditions for execution of a plurality of notifications and preview presentations (performances) are satisfied at the same time, which one is to be executed with priority is determined in advance. Here, for a specific performance or notification, the time when the execution condition is satisfied is from the time when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied. Note that the preview performance refers to any preview performance.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first special notification is given a higher priority than the specific error notification. Further, the specific error notification is given a higher priority than the second special notification. Further, the second special notification is given a higher priority than the preview performance (performance). As an example, a priority of "4" is set for the first special notification. As an example, a priority of "3" is set for specific error notification. As an example, a priority of "2" is set for the second special notification. As an example, a priority of "1" is set for a preview performance (performance). That is, a specific example will be given below.

As an example, when the execution condition of the first special notification and the execution condition of the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the first special notification is executed in the effect display device EH, while the specific error notification is not executed. As an example, when the execution condition of the first special notification and the execution condition of the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the first special notification is executed in the speaker SP, while the specific error notification is not executed. As an example, when the execution condition of the first special notification and the execution condition of the second special notification are satisfied at the same time, the first special notification is executed in the effect display device EH, while the second special notification is not executed. Not done. As an example, when the execution condition for the first special notification and the execution condition for the second special notification are satisfied at the same time, the first special notification is executed in the speaker SP, while the second special notification is not executed. As an example, when the execution condition for the first special notification and the execution condition for the preview performance (performance) are satisfied at the same time, the performance display device EH executes the first special notification while the preview performance (performance) is executed. is not executed. As an example, when the execution condition for the first special notification and the execution condition for the preview performance (performance) are satisfied at the same time, the speaker SP executes the first special notification, while the preview performance (performance) is executed. Not done.

As an example, when the execution condition of the specific error notification and the execution condition of the second special notification are satisfied at the same time, in the effect display device EH, the display related to the specific error notification (specific error image Gb) is not related to the second special notification. It is displayed in front (a layer with a higher priority) than the display (second special image Ga2). As an example, when the specific error notification execution condition and the second special notification execution condition are satisfied at the same time, the speaker SP outputs the sound related to the specific error notification at a louder volume than the sound related to the second special notification. Ru. As an example, when the execution condition for specific error notification and the execution condition for preview performance (performance) are satisfied at the same time, in the performance display device EH, the display related to the specific error notification (specific error image Gb) is changed from the display related to the preview performance. displayed on the front. As an example, when the execution condition for a specific error notification and the execution condition for a preview performance (performance) are satisfied at the same time, the speaker SP outputs the sound related to the specific error notification at a louder volume than the sound related to the preview performance. .

As an example, when the execution condition of the second special notification and the execution condition of the preview performance (performance) are satisfied at the same time, the display regarding the second special notification (second special image Ga2) is displayed in the performance display device EH as a preview. It is displayed in front of the display related to the performance. As an example, when the execution condition for the second special notification and the execution condition for the preview performance are satisfied at the same time, the speaker SP outputs the sound related to the second special notification at a louder volume than the sound related to the preview performance. be done.

In addition, signal output processing executed by the main CPU 41 to output external signals will be explained. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a specific error signal is output while a specific error occurs, and a special signal is output while the first special timing arrives. As an example, in the signal output process, a specific signal different from these signals is output. As an example, the specific signal is output during a specific period.

In the signal output process, when the jackpot game is started when it is not a specific period, the main CPU 41 determines that the specific period has started, and transmits a specific signal that can identify that the specific period is in effect to the external terminal board. 60 is output to the third output terminal 60c. As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines that the specific period has started, it updates the consecutive game information stored in the main RAM 43 so that it can be specified that the specific period is in progress. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines that the specific period has ended and ends the output of the specific signal when the main CPU 41 is controlled to a low probability non-time saving state during the specific period and is not in a jackpot game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines that the specific period has ended when the first special timing arrives during the specific period, and ends the output of the specific signal. As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines that the specific period has ended, it updates the consecutive game information so that it can be specified that the specific period is not in progress.

Next, specific execution modes of various notifications will be explained.
Time T00 in FIG. 15 shows a situation in a specific period. At this time, since it is a specific period, a specific signal is output from the third output terminal 60c of the external terminal board 60. It is assumed that a specific error occurs at time T01. When a specific error occurs, a specific error signal is output from the first output terminal 60a of the external terminal board 60. Note that since the specific period has not ended, the specific signal is continuously output from the third output terminal 60c of the external terminal board 60. Furthermore, due to the occurrence of a specific error, specific error notification is executed in the notification device group ES.

It is assumed that the first special timing has arrived at time T02. When the first special timing has arrived, a special signal is output from the second output terminal 60b of the external terminal board 60. On the other hand, since the first special timing has arrived, the output of the specific signal ends. As the first special timing has arrived, the first special notification is executed in the notification device group ES. At this time, since the specific error continues to occur, the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied, but since the conditions for executing the first special notification are also satisfied at the same time, the condition for executing the first special notification is satisfied. 1 special notification is executed with priority over specific error notification. Specifically, although the conditions for executing the first special notification and the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, in the notification device group ES, the first special notification and the specific error notification are Of these, the first special notification is executed (the specific error notification is not executed). In other words, execution of specific error notification is not allowed while the first special notification is being executed. In addition, at this time, even if the conditions for executing the predetermined preview performance are met, the notification device group ES executes the first special notification out of the first special notification and the predetermined preview performance. (The preview performance is not executed). In other words, execution of the predetermined preview effect is not permitted while the first special notification is being executed. Thereafter, even if the specific error is resolved during execution of the first special notification, the notification mode of the notification device group ES does not change. On the other hand, when the specific error is resolved, the output of the specific error signal ends.

Assume that power supply is cut off during execution of the first special notification at time T03a, and then power supply is started at time T03b. Since the first special timing had arrived when the power supply was cut off, the main CPU 41 outputs the first special command to the sub board 50, and the sub CPU 51 that input the first command sends the first special notification. Let it run. That is, when the power supply is cut off during execution of the first special notification and then the power supply is started, the first special notification is executed using the start of the power supply as a trigger.

Time T10 in FIG. 16 shows a situation during a specific period. At this time, it is assumed that the number of jackpot games awarded in the specific period is one less than the upper limit number. Since it is a specific period, a specific signal is output from the third output terminal 60c of the external terminal board 60. Assume that at time T11, a jackpot game of the upper limit number in a specific period is started. In other words, it is assumed that the second special timing has arrived. Although the second special timing has arrived, since the specific period has not ended, the specific signal is continuously output from the third output terminal 60c of the external terminal board 60. With the arrival of the second special timing, the second special notification is executed in the notification device group ES. After that, at time T12, it is assumed that a specific error occurs during execution of the second special notification. When a specific error occurs, a specific error signal is output from the first output terminal 60a of the external terminal board 60. Note that since the specific period has not ended, the specific signal is continuously output from the third output terminal 60c of the external terminal board 60. Furthermore, due to the occurrence of a specific error, specific error notification is executed in the notification device group ES. At this time, since the second special notification is continuously being executed, the conditions for executing the second special notification and the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time. As described above, between the second special notification and the specific error notification, the specific error notification is executed with priority over the second special notification. Specifically, since the conditions for executing the second special notification and the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the notification device group ES performs the second special notification and the specific error notification. Both are executed with priority given to specific error notification. In other words, while the second special notification is being executed, the specific error notification is allowed to be executed. At this time, if the conditions for executing the predetermined notice performance are met, the notification device group ES executes both the second special notification and the predetermined notice performance with priority given to the second special notification. be done. That is, while the second special notification is being executed, execution of the predetermined preview effect is allowed.

It is assumed that power supply is then cut off during execution of the second special notification and specific error notification at time T13a, and then power supply is started at time T13b. When the power supply was cut off, although the second special timing had arrived, the first special timing had not arrived, so the second special notification is not executed at time T13b. That is, when power supply is cut off while the second special notification is being executed and then the power supply is started, the second special notification is not executed using the start of the power supply as a trigger. On the other hand, since the specific error has not been resolved, the notification device group ES executes specific error notification when power supply is started.

It is assumed that the first special timing has arrived at time T14. When the first special timing has arrived, a special signal is output from the second output terminal 60b of the external terminal board 60. On the other hand, since the first special timing has arrived, the output of the specific signal ends. As the first special timing has arrived, the first special notification is executed in the notification device group ES. At this time, since the specific error continues to occur, the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied, but since the conditions for executing the first special notification are also satisfied at the same time, the condition for executing the first special notification is satisfied. 1 special notification is executed with priority over specific error notification.

Assume that power supply is cut off during execution of the first special notification at time T15a, and then power supply is started at time T15b. Since the first special timing had arrived when the power supply was cut off, the main CPU 41 outputs the first special command to the sub board 50, and the sub CPU 51 that input the first command sends the first special notification. Let it run. That is, when power supply is started at time T03b, the first special notification is executed again. On the other hand, since the specific error has not been resolved, the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied, but the conditions for executing the first special notification are also satisfied at the same time, so the first special notification is Executed with priority over specific error notification.

In this way, the notification device group ES can execute the first special notification on the condition that the number of jackpot games awarded is equal to or greater than the specified number, and executes the first special notification when the number of jackpot games awarded reaches the upper limit number. The second special notification can be executed as a condition. As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot game is awarded when the main CPU 41 determines that a game ball has entered the gate 17 based on the detection signal of the gate sensor SE4 in the jackpot standby state. . In other words, when the main CPU 41 detects that a game ball has entered the gate 17 as a specific ball entrance, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of jackpot games awarded is greater than or equal to the specified number, or the number of jackpot games awarded is the upper limit number. It is possible to determine whether the The fact that the number of jackpot games awarded is equal to or greater than the specified number is an example of a special condition. The fact that the number of jackpot games awarded has reached the upper limit is an example of a special condition.

Furthermore, the notification device group ES can execute specific error notification on the condition that the occurrence of a specific error is detected. Then, when the condition for executing the first special notification and the condition for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the first special notification is executed with priority over the specific error notification. On the other hand, when the condition for executing the second special notification and the condition for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is executed with priority over the second special notification. In other words, when the conditions for executing a special notification and the conditions for executing a specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, there are cases where the specific error notification is executed with priority, and cases where the special notification is executed with priority. There is. As described above, since the first special notification and the second special notification have different notification modes, when the conditions for executing the special notification and the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, Depending on the notification mode of the special notification, it can be said that there are cases in which specific error notification is executed with priority and cases in which special notification is executed with priority. In addition, since the first special notification and the second special notification have different notification contents, if the conditions for executing the special notification and the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the special notification will be Depending on the content of the notification, it can be said that there are cases where specific error notification is given priority and cases where special notification is given priority and performed. Furthermore, since the first special notification and the second special notification have different notification intensities, when the conditions for executing the special notification and the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the special notification is Depending on the notification strength, it can be said that there are cases where specific error notification is given priority and cases where special notification is given priority and performed.

It is assumed that at time T20 in FIG. 17, the second special notification is being executed. In other words, it is assumed that the upper limit number jackpot game is being executed in a specific period. It is assumed that at time T21, a specific error occurs during execution of the second special notification. In other words, the situation is the same as at time T12. Thereafter, at time T22, it is assumed that the first special timing has arrived due to the end of the upper limit number jackpot game in the specific period while the specific error is occurring. Thereby, in the notification device group ES, the first special notification is executed instead of the second special notification. In other words, the notification mode of the special notification changes. Specifically, the notification mode of the special notification changes from the notification mode in which the second special notification is executed to the notification mode in which the first special notification is executed. Further, since the first special timing has arrived, a special signal is output from the second output terminal 60b of the external terminal board 60. On the other hand, since the first special timing has arrived, the output of the specific signal ends. That is, the specific signal is output to the outside of the aircraft before the notification mode changes, but is not output to the outside of the aircraft after the notification mode changes. On the other hand, the special signal is not output to the outside of the aircraft before the notification mode changes, but is output to the outside of the aircraft after the notification mode changes. The output mode of the specific error signal does not change before and after the notification mode changes.

The effects of the first embodiment will be explained.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, when it is detected that a game ball has entered the gate 17, the conditions for executing the special notification can be satisfied. This makes it possible to limit the circumstances in which the special notification is executed. Then, the special notification and the specific error notification can be suitably executed depending on the situation in which the special notification is executed.

(1-2) In particular, since the notification mode of special notifications differs depending on the situation in which they are executed, special notifications and specific error notifications can be given different priorities depending on the notification mode. Specific error notification can be suitably executed.

(1-3) More specifically, if the conditions for executing the first special notification and the conditions for executing the specific error are satisfied at the same time, the specific error will not be executed while the first special notification is being executed. If the condition for executing the second special notification and the condition for executing the specific error are satisfied at the same time, execution of the specific error notification is permitted. In other words, specific error notification is executed depending on the situation.

(1-4) According to the present embodiment, special notification is performed when power supply is cut off during execution and then power supply is started, or when power supply is started depending on the difference in notification mode. , it depends on whether it is executed again or not. That is, when power supply is cut off during execution of special notification and then power supply is started, special notification can be restarted depending on the situation in which special notification was started. Thereby, special notification can be suitably executed.

(1-5) According to the present embodiment, the notification mode may change while special notification is being executed, and while the specific signal is output to the outside of the aircraft before the notification mode changes, the notification mode changes. The special signal is not output after the notification mode changes, and the special signal is not output to the outside of the aircraft before the notification mode changes, but is output after the notification mode changes. Thereby, a signal can be suitably output to the outside of the aircraft in accordance with the notification mode of the special notification.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to a second embodiment will be explained. In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted or simplified.

The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that in addition to the first jackpot to fifth jackpot, there are sixth jackpot to tenth jackpot. The 6th jackpot is a jackpot based on the 6th jackpot symbol, which is different from the 1st jackpot symbol to the 5th jackpot symbol. The seventh jackpot is a jackpot based on the seventh jackpot symbol, which is different from the first jackpot symbol to the sixth jackpot symbol. The 8th jackpot is a jackpot based on the 8th jackpot symbol, which is different from the 1st jackpot symbol to the 7th jackpot symbol. The 9th jackpot is a jackpot based on the 9th jackpot symbol, which is different from the 1st to 8th jackpot symbols. The 10th jackpot is a jackpot based on the 10th jackpot symbol, which is different from the 1st jackpot symbol to the 9th jackpot symbol. In the following explanation, the jackpot game based on the 6th jackpot will be referred to as the 6th jackpot game, the jackpot game based on the 7th jackpot will be referred to as the 7th jackpot game, the jackpot game based on the 8th jackpot will be referred to as the 8th jackpot game, The jackpot game based on the 9th jackpot will be referred to as the 9th jackpot game, and the jackpot game based on the 10th jackpot will be referred to as the 10th jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 18, the sixth jackpot game is a jackpot game that is different from the first jackpot game in that five round games (5R) are defined. Further, the seventh jackpot game is a jackpot game that is different from the second jackpot game in that five round games (5R) are defined. Further, the eighth jackpot game is a jackpot game that is different from the third jackpot game in that five round games (5R) are defined. Further, the ninth jackpot game is a jackpot game that is different from the fourth jackpot game in that five round games (5R) are defined. Further, the 10th jackpot game is a jackpot game that is different from the 5th jackpot game in that 5 round games (5R) are defined. That is, in the second embodiment, when a jackpot game is awarded, the number of game balls that the player can acquire (number of prize balls awarded) differs depending on the type of jackpot game.

Further, in the second embodiment, the first special timing arrives when the specific number in the specific period is equal to or greater than a specified number (for example, 3000) at the end of the specific period, and the specific number in the specific period is the upper limit. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the second special timing arrives when the number (for example, 15,000) is reached. That is, in the second embodiment, the special notification is notification based on a specific number. As an example, the specific number is counted based on the number of prize balls. Specifically, the main CPU 41 executes a specific number counting process instead of the jackpot game start process. As an example, the specific number counting process includes a first specific number counting process and a second specific number counting process.

First, the first specific number counting process will be explained.
As an example, the first specific number counting process is executed when prize balls are awarded in a specific period. As an example, the main CPU 41 may perform the first specific number before executing the process for awarding the prize ball, during the execution of the process for awarding the prize ball, or after executing the process for awarding the prize ball. Execute counting process. As an example, in the first specific number counting process, the main CPU 41 updates the specific number in the specific period by adding the number of prize balls to be awarded. As an example, a specific number for a specific period is stored in main RAM 43.

As an example, the second specific number counting process is executed when a player uses a game ball in a specific period. Here, when the player uses the game ball is when the game ball is fired by the player operating the firing handle HD. As an example, the main CPU 41 executes the second specific number counting process when the game ball passes through the return prevention valve YBd. As an example, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a passage sensor that detects a game ball that has passed through the anti-return valve YBd, and when the main CPU 41 inputs a detection signal from the passage sensor, the game ball passes through the anti-return valve YBd. It is good if it is possible to detect that the vehicle has passed. As an example, in the second specific number counting process, the main CPU 41 updates the specific number in the specific period by subtracting one. That is, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the specific number in the specific period and updates it every time a game ball is used for a game in the specific period.

In this way, the main CPU 41 executes the first specific number counting process and the second specific number counting process, so that a specific number is counted based on the prize balls in the specific period. More specifically, the specific number in the specific period is the difference between the number of prize balls in the specific period and the game balls used in the game in the specific period. Note that the main CPU 41 initializes the specific number in the specific period when the specific period ends. As an example, the main CPU 41 initializes a specific number in a specific period when ending the consecutive game ending process.

The effects of the second embodiment will be explained.
(2-1) According to the present embodiment, special notification is executed based on a specific number counted based on the number of prize balls. In other words, the circumstances in which the special notification is executed can be limited based on the number of prize balls won by the player in a specific period. As a result, it is possible to limit the number of game balls owned by the player when the special notification is executed, and as a result, the special notification can be suitably executed.

Note that each embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the second embodiment, the number of round games prescribed for each jackpot game may be the same. Generally, in a gaming machine, the number of game balls that a player can acquire on average varies depending on the player's skill. In other words, even if the same number of jackpot games are awarded, one player and another player may have different numbers of game balls. Based on this premise, by configuring the special notification to be executable based on a specific number, the number of game balls held by the player when the special notification is executed, regardless of the player's skill. can be limited.

- In the second embodiment, the specific number may be counted based on a prize ball awarded when a game ball enters a specific ball entrance. As an example, the specific ball entry hole is a ball entry hole through which a ball can enter in a jackpot game. As an example, the specific ball entrance hole is the big winning hole 14.

- In the second embodiment, the specific number may be the total number of prize balls in a specific period.
- In each of the above embodiments, the loading frame 11b is opened as an example of the specific error, but the specific error is not limited to this. As an example, the specific error may include a case where the pachinko gaming machine 10 detects a radio wave with a specified strength or higher. As an example, the specific error may include a case where the pachinko gaming machine 10 detects magnetism with a specified strength or higher. As an example, there may be a case where the pachinko game machine 10 detects that a ball that is suspected of being fraudulent has entered a predetermined ball entry opening.

- The notification mode of special notification may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the first special notification and the second special notification may have the same notification content. As an example, the first special notification and the second special notification may have the same notification intensity. As an example, the first special notification may have a lower notification intensity than the second special notification. As an example, the notification mode may change from the first special notification to the second special notification.

- The specific period is preferably an arbitrarily determined period. As an example, the specific period may include a low probability non-time saving state. As an example, the specific period may be a period from an arbitrary timing in the low probability non-time saving state until a specific number of variable games are executed. As an example, the specific period may be a period from an arbitrary timing in the low probability non-time saving state until the specific number becomes the upper limit number. Generally, in the low probability non-time saving state, the number of game balls owned by the player decreases. Therefore, if the specific period includes a low-probability non-time-saving state, it is possible to prevent the player from using the game balls too much. In addition, when the specific number reaches the upper limit number while the jackpot game is not being executed, the time when the specific number reaches the upper limit number may be the time when the first special timing arrives.

- When changing the specific period, it is recommended to change the conditions for executing the special notification according to the specific period. As an example, the special notification may be executed when the number of times game balls enter the first starting port reaches a specified number or an upper limit number.

- When the conditions for executing a plurality of notifications are satisfied, which notification is to be executed with priority may be determined for each notification device. As an example, if a condition for executing one notification (or presentation) and a condition for executing another notification (or presentation) are satisfied at the same time, a certain notification means may not be able to execute the first notification (or presentation). While this is executed with priority, another notification (or presentation) may be executed with priority in another notification means. Note that execution with priority may include that one is not executed.

- In addition to or in place of the first to tenth jackpots, another jackpot may be provided. As an example, there may be one or more different jackpots. For each of the different jackpots that are 1 or different jackpots that are plural, the number of round games, the probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the state of improved ball entry rate after the end of the jackpot game, and the effect pattern that is stopped and displayed. It is preferable that the types of combinations are arbitrarily associated.

- When the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, if the first special timing has arrived when the power supply is cut off, another notification is sent in addition to or in place of the first special notification. may be executable. As an example, another notification may include notification that allows the user to recognize that the situation is such that it is better to initialize the pachinko gaming machine 10. As an example, another notification may include a notification prompting the pachinko game machine 10 to be initialized. As an example, another notification may include part or all of the notification that constitutes the first special notification.

- In each embodiment, one game format may be predetermined in the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that the predetermined game format cannot be changed.

- The members forming the notification device group ES (performance device group ES) as the notification means (performance execution means) may be arbitrarily changed. Specifically, the notification device group ES (effect device group ES) is formed by one or more members arbitrarily selected from among the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, and members different from these. You can leave it there.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be able to perform one or more arbitrary performances. As an example, the arbitrary performance may be a performance performed in one variable game, a performance that can be executed in multiple variable games (so-called look-ahead performance), or a performance during a jackpot game. There may be. As an example, any performance is performed by one or more members arbitrarily selected from among the performance display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, and members different from these.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be able to execute arbitrary notifications in addition to or in place of the various notifications described above. As an example, any notification is performed by one or more members arbitrarily selected from among the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, and members different from these.

- The various notifications described in this specification may be executable as effects.
- The various effects described in this specification may be executable as notifications.
- In each embodiment, the game formats that can be set are not limited to the consecutive game exchange system and the lucky number system. For example, it is possible to set a quantitative exchange system in which a special notification regarding the exchange of game balls is issued when the number of game balls paid out or the number of differential balls reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as fixed amount). There may be.

- After the special jackpot game ends, a jackpot game may be awarded without being controlled to the jackpot standby state. In other words, a jackpot game may be awarded simply upon completion of a jackpot special game.

- The first variable game and the second variable game may be executed in the order in which the suspension condition is satisfied.
- The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a specification that provides a high probability state until the next jackpot game, a specification that provides a high probability state until winning the falling lottery (so-called falling specification), or until a specified number of variable games are completed. A specification that provides a high probability state (so-called ST specification) can be adopted. The pachinko game machine 10 can adopt a specification (so-called V probability variable specification) that provides a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko game machine 10 may have a specification that is a combination of a falling specification and a V-probability variation specification. The pachinko game machine 10 may have a specification that is a mixture of the ST specification and the V probability variable specification.

- The special symbol winning lottery may include a small winning lottery in addition to the jackpot lottery. If a small win is won in the winning lottery, a small win game (win game) will be awarded after the special game ends. A small win is an example of a win. As an example, in the high-probability, low-ball entry rate state, the number of times (frequency) of winning small winnings per unit time, or the number of small-winning games being awarded per unit time, is higher than in the low-probability, low-ball entry rate state. It may also be a state in which the number of times (frequency) is increased (so-called small hit RUSH specification).

- The pachinko game machine 10 may adopt specifications classified into the second type, which is also called a "feather type" or "plane type." In this type of pachinko game machine, the opening/closing blade (opening/closing member) of the ball entering device (big winning hole) opens when a game ball enters the starting hole or a small hit, and the game ball enters the ball entering device. A jackpot game occurs when the ball enters the special ball entrance. When configured in this way, the conditions for executing the special notification can be satisfied when a game ball enters the special ball entrance.

・When the specific number of balls calculated based on the number of game balls acquired by the player and the number of game balls used by the player in the game reaches a predetermined upper limit, the execution of the game is triggered. It may also include a limiting function (so-called complete function).

- The main CPU 41, main ROM 42, main RAM 43, and random number generation circuit 44 may be configured on one chip.
- The specific configuration of the game board YB may be changed arbitrarily.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 uses the sub-board 50 as a sub-integration control board, and separately from the sub-board 50, there are a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP. It may also be equipped with a sound control board for specialized control. The sub-board may include such a sub-integration control board and a board for controlling other effects. Further, in the embodiment, the main CPU 41 and the sub CPU 51 may be mounted on a single board. Further, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine. In a slot machine, the number of bets (also called the number of bets) can be set by operating the BET button or inserting medals. In a slot machine, when the start lever is operated after setting the number of bets, multiple reels rotate. In a slot machine, when a stop button is operated after a plurality of reels are spinning, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. In the slot machine, when all the reels stop rotating, prizes (awarding medals, replays) are awarded according to the symbol combinations that have stopped. In a slot machine, at least one variable game includes the period from when the start lever is operated with the number of bets set until all the reels stop rotating. In addition, some slot machines have a prize lottery in which it is possible to win a bonus prize in the prize lottery. In such a slot machine, a bonus game is awarded when a bonus combination is won by deriving a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus combination on the winning line. The bonus game corresponds to a jackpot game of the pachinko game machine 10.

Further, some slot machines are configured to be able to control one of a plurality of gaming states in which the probability of winning a specific winning combination, such as a replay winning combination (replay winning combination), is different in the winning lottery. In a gaming state (so-called RT state) where the probability of winning a specific role such as a replay role is higher than in the normal gaming state, the number of balls held increases or the number of balls held decreases compared to the normal gaming state. This is an advantageous gaming state for the player.

Furthermore, some slot machines can be controlled to a state (so-called AT state) in which the operating mode of the stop button for winning a predetermined winning combination is notified. The AT state is a game that is advantageous for the player because it is easier to win a predetermined combination than in the normal game state, so the number of balls in possession increases, or the number of balls in possession is less likely to decrease compared to the normal game state. state. Among slot machines that can be controlled to be in the AT state, there are those that can perform a performance imitating a bonus game in the AT state, and there are slot machines that can more easily increase the number of balls held in the AT state than in the bonus game. In such a slot machine, the AT state can be said to correspond to the jackpot game of the pachinko game machine 10.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(b) An error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error, a notification means capable of notifying predetermined information, and a control means, the error includes a specific error, and in a specific period, a prize ball A specific number is counted based on, and the notification means is capable of executing a specific error notification based on the occurrence of the specific error and a special notification based on the specific number, and a condition for executing the special notification; When the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification may be executed with priority, and the special notification may be executed with priority.

(b) A specific ball entrance, a specific detection means for detecting the entry of a game ball into the particular ball entrance, an error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error, and a notification means capable of notifying predetermined information. and a control means, wherein the error includes a specific error, and the notification means is capable of executing specific error notification on the condition that the occurrence of the specific error is detected, and the The notification means can execute the special notification on the condition that a special condition is satisfied, and the control means can execute the special notification when it is detected that a game ball has entered the specific ball entrance. It is possible to determine whether a condition is satisfied, and when the condition for executing the special notification and the condition for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is executed with priority. and a gaming machine in which the special notification may be executed with priority.

(c) comprises an error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error, a notification means capable of notifying predetermined information, and a control means, the error includes a specific error, and in a specific period, a prize ball A specific number is counted based on the specific error, and the notification means can execute a specific error notification based on the occurrence of the specific error and a special notification based on the specific number, and the notification mode of the special notification is It depends on the situation when the conditions for executing the special notification are satisfied, and when the conditions for executing the special notification and the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, depending on the notification mode of the special notification, A gaming machine in which the specific error notification may be executed with priority, and the special notification may be executed with priority.

(d) The special notification includes a first special notification and a second special notification, and if the power supply is cut off during the execution of the first special notification and then the power supply is started, the power supply When the first special notification is executed in response to the start of the first special notification, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the second special notification, and then the power supply is started, it is determined that the power supply has started. The gaming machine according to any one of (a), (b), and (c) above, in which the second special notification is not executed as a trigger.

(E) The special notification includes a first special notification and a second special notification, and while the first special notification is being executed, the specific error notification is not allowed to be executed, and the second special notification is not allowed. The gaming machine according to any one of (a), (b), (c), and (d) above, wherein execution of the specific error notification is permitted during execution.

(f) An output control means for controlling output of a signal to the outside of the aircraft, the signal includes a specific signal and a special signal, and the notification mode changes while the special notification is being executed. The specific signal may be output to the outside of the aircraft before the notification mode of the special notification changes, but it is not output after the notification mode of the special notification changes, and the special signal may be output outside the aircraft before the notification mode of the special notification changes. Any of the above (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) that may not be output to the outside of the aircraft before the notification mode changes, but may be output after the notification mode of the special notification changes. A gaming machine described in Crab.

AC1... Normal actuator AC2... Special actuator EH... Performance display device ES... Performance device group, notification device group Ga1... First special image Ga2... Second special image Gb... Specific error image HD... Launch handle LA... Decorative lamp R... Display Area SE1...First starting sensor SE2...Second starting sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SP...Speaker TSE...Door open sensor YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb...Display window YBc...Fire passage YBd...Return prevention valve 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Frame body 11a... Outer frame 11b... Mounting frame 12... First starting port 13... Second starting port 13a... Normal opening/closing piece 14... Big prize opening 14a... Special opening/closing piece 17... Gate 17a... Gate Mouth 18...Out port 19a...First special symbol display device 19b...Second special symbol display device 19c...First reservation display device 19d...Second reservation display device 19e...Normal symbol display device 40...Main board 41...Main CPU 42 ...Main ROM 43...Main RAM 44...Random number generation circuit 45...RAM clear switch 46...Display device 50...Sub board 51...Sub CPU 52...Sub ROM 53...Sub RAM 60...External terminal board 60a...1st output terminal 60b... Second output terminal 60c...Third output terminal

Claims (4)

an error detection means for detecting the occurrence of an error;
Notifying means capable of notifying predetermined information;
control means;
The error includes a specific error,
During a specific period, a specific number will be counted based on the prize ball,
The notification means is capable of performing specific error notification based on the occurrence of the specific error and special notification based on the specific number,
When the conditions for executing the special notification and the conditions for executing the specific error notification are satisfied at the same time, the specific error notification is executed with priority, and the special notification is executed with priority. A game machine that may be used. The special notification includes a first special notification and a second special notification,
If the power supply is cut off during execution of the first special notification and then the power supply is started, the first special notification is executed using the start of the power supply as a trigger,
The game according to claim 1, wherein when the power supply is cut off during execution of the second special notification and then the power supply is started, the second special notification is not executed with the start of the power supply as a trigger. Machine. The special notification includes a first special notification and a second special notification,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein execution of the specific error notification is not allowed while the first special notification is being executed, and execution of the specific error notification is allowed while the second special notification is being executed. Equipped with output control means for controlling output of signals to the outside of the aircraft,
The signals include a specific signal and a special signal,
While the special notification is being executed, the notification mode may change, and the specific signal may be output to the outside of the aircraft before the notification mode of the special notification changes. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special signal is not output to the outside of the machine before the notification mode of the special notification changes, but can be output after the notification mode of the special notification changes.

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