JP7450973B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are configured to be controllable to improve the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example. There is something. In addition, some pachinko gaming machines, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, are configured to be able to control the state in which the advantage of entering the game ball into the starting hole is improved. .

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-97881

Nowadays, it is desired to improve the interest in gaming machines.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the player's interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which when a winning lottery is won, a winning game is awarded after the end of a special game in which the winning lottery result is derived, and the game machine starts in which the game ball can enter. a first starting port as a mouth, a second starting port as a starting port into which a game ball can enter, an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and a game ball in the second starting port. an operating means capable of taking an inoperable state in which a ball cannot enter the ball; a lottery means that executes the winning lottery upon entry of a game ball into the starting slot; and a lottery means that executes the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery. special game execution means for executing the special game; holding means for suspending the special game; winning game awarding means for awarding the winning game; and triggered by a game ball entering the second starting port. a specific gaming state in which a second special game, which is a special game from which the result of the winning lottery to be executed is derived, can be executed; and a specific gaming state in which the second special game is difficult to be executed compared to the specific gaming state; 2. A non-specific game state in which the special game is not executed; a game state control means that can control the number of times the special game is executed; a game counting means that can count the number of times the special game is executed; a performance execution means that executes the performance; a performance game execution means that can execute a performance game correspondingly, and the specific game state includes a first specific game state that is controlled with the end of the winning game as a trigger; There is a second specific gaming state that is controlled in response to the counting of the second specific gaming state. There is a special performance that is at least one of the performances that suggests that the game will be played, and a look-ahead performance that targets a pending special game and informs or suggests the expected winning level of the special game, and the game counting means specifies When the special game that is the trigger for counting the number of times is on hold, regardless of the result of the winning lottery drawn in the special game, at least the first starting slot among the special games to be executed after the special game. A special performance that is executed during a predetermined period in which the execution of a look-ahead effect for a special game that is executed based on the result of a winning lottery that is triggered when a game ball enters the ball is regulated for a specific period of time. is an effect that suggests or informs the number of special games to be played before being controlled to the second specific gaming state, and after being controlled to the second specific gaming state, the power supply is cut off, and then, When power supply is started, if the number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means has not been initialized, it is possible to notify that the game counting means has already counted the specific number of times. The gist is that the performance mode of the special performance is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery drawn in the special game corresponding to the predetermined performance game .

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. An explanatory diagram explaining a gaming state. An explanatory diagram explaining the types of jackpots. Flowchart showing special figure variation processing. An explanatory diagram illustrating a production mode when power supply is started. An explanatory diagram illustrating a symbol combination when power supply is started. An explanatory diagram illustrating a transition mode of the production mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating a game count display performance. An explanatory diagram illustrating a countdown performance. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams explaining specific transition effects. An explanatory diagram explaining zone production. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams explaining right-handed hitting notification. (a) is an explanatory diagram illustrating right-handed error notification, and (b) is an explanatory diagram illustrating fraudulent winning error notification. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of a transition mode of the production mode. (a) to (f) are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of a transition mode of the production mode. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of a transition mode of the production mode. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of a transition mode of the production mode.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine is equipped with a game board YB. On the surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa that is approximately circular in front view is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by a player operating a launch handle HD disposed on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided downward. Furthermore, an image display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying images is provided approximately in the center of the gaming area YBa. The image display area GH of the image display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display section. The image display device 11 displays various display performances using images, such as a symbol variation game using performance symbols (decorative symbols). In this embodiment, a symbol variation game using production symbols (decorative symbols) is executed on the image display device 11. In addition, in the following explanation, a design variation game of performance symbols may be referred to as a performance game.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces a light-emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on the frame (for example, the front frame) constituting the pachinko game machine 10 or on the game board YB. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sound effects such as sound effects and music, and performs audio production. In this embodiment, the image display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are each performance devices capable of performing a performance, and these constitute a group of performance devices that execute the performance. The performance device group corresponds to performance execution means that executes the performance.

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

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

The second starting hole 13 is a ball entering hole through which a starting condition for a symbol variation game using a special symbol can be established by the entry of a game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is a ball entry port in which a condition for paying out a prize ball is satisfied by the entry of a game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located at the lower right of the image display device 11. The second starting port 13 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered unless a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is met. Then, the second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can enter the ball or can easily enter the ball when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied. The second starting port 13 opens by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. 3. Further, the second starting port 13 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the game board to the back side of the game board YB, and the game ball that has entered the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball path. A detecting means (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port that opens and closes the ball entry port of the second starting port 13 and has an opening/closing member operated by an actuator. The second starting port 13 corresponds to a specific starting port into which game balls can enter. The state in which the second starting port 13 is open corresponds to an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 13, and the state in which the second starting port 13 is closed corresponds to an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 13. This corresponds to a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the starting port 13. The actuator AC1 corresponds to an actuation means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 13 and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13. In the following explanation, a "symbol variation game using special symbols" in which the starting condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the first starting port 12 is referred to as a first special game, and a game ball enters the second starting port 13. A "symbol variation game using special symbols" in which the starting condition is satisfied when the ball enters the ball is sometimes referred to as a second special game. Further, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to simply as a special game.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the player can shoot the game ball separately into the left area and the right area by adjusting the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD, and shoot the game ball into the second starting opening 13, the big winning opening 14 or It becomes possible to enter the game ball into the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the firing intensity is adjusted to be stronger and the game ball is fired (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the grand prize opening. 14 or the activation gate 18. Note that when hitting to the right, it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area, so the firing strength is adjusted to the maximum strength or slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided downward to the left area, and there is a possibility that the ball will enter the first starting port 12. be. Furthermore, when hitting to the left, it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as when hitting to the right, so the intensity is adjusted to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a flow path for the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when the player is right-handed. In addition, when playing left-handed, a flow path for the game ball is formed by game parts such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13, the big winning port 14, and the operating gate 18. .

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

In this embodiment, the game ball that has reached the game area YBa enters any winning opening on the game board YB, or enters the out opening 21 without entering any winning opening. In the following explanation, the game ball that has reached the game area YBa may be referred to as a "valid ball." Then, game balls that enter any of the winning holes and valid balls that enter the out port 21 without entering any of the winning holes are discharged to the outside of the machine through a ball passage (not shown). Further, a means for detecting a valid ball (out sensor (switch) OS shown in FIG. 3) is disposed in the ball path. The out sensor OS is a detection means that detects the game ball used in the game.

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

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a special game, and in the special game, a special symbol is derived according to the result of a winning lottery. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for playing the first special game, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device for playing the second special game. In the first special game and the second special game, a winning lottery is held when the starting condition is established, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the winning lottery is the same. In addition, in the first special game and the second special game, the type of jackpot determined when winning a jackpot in the winning lottery and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpot are different, so that when winning the jackpot in the winning lottery. The degree of advantage (for example, the amount of prize balls, the period for which a state in which the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port 13 is improved, etc.) may be varied.

When the starting conditions are met, a special game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive a winning lottery result, and a result corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is played. A presentation game for deriving the is also performed on the image display device 11 using presentation symbols. That is, the performance game is executed in correspondence with the special game.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices equipped with light emitters. In the special game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters forming the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, and a losing symbol that is derived when a jackpot is not won in a winning lottery. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols include probability-variable winning symbols and time-saving winning symbols. Further, the time saving symbols include a first time saving symbol and a second time saving symbol. The first time-saving winning symbol corresponds to the first jackpot symbol, and the second time-saving winning symbol corresponds to the second jackpot symbol.

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

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of first special games whose execution is on hold (start pending number), and the hold display device 24b is a display device that displays the number of second special games whose execution is pending (start pending number). This is a display device that displays numbers. The normal symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game using normal symbols, and in the normal symbol variation game, a normal symbol is derived according to the result of a winning lottery of the normal symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a right-hand display section (not shown) that displays information instructing to fire a game ball toward the right area, and a round display that informs you of the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later. (not shown).

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. In this embodiment, when the probability variation function is activated, the probability of winning a jackpot in the winning lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. In other words, the probability change function changes the probability state from a state where the probability of winning the jackpot is low (normal probability) (hereinafter referred to as low probability state) to a state where the probability of winning the jackpot is high (hereinafter referred to as "low probability state"). This is a function that changes the state to a high probability state (denoted as a high probability state). The high probability state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win a jackpot in a winning lottery than in the low probability state, and is advantageous to the player. For example, the high probability state is granted until the next jackpot game is awarded.

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

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

The time saving state is provided, for example, until the next jackpot game is awarded, or until the specified upper limit number of special games are executed after the time saving state is provided. The specified upper limit number of times in this embodiment includes a first specified upper limit number of times, a second specified upper limit number of times that is larger than the first specified upper limit number of times, and a third specified upper limit number of times that is larger than the second specified upper limit number of times. In this embodiment, the first specified upper limit number of times is 100 times. Further, the second specified upper limit number of times is 150 times. Further, the third specified upper limit number of times is 1000 times. In addition, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that can execute the first special game and the second special game, the specified upper limit number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game.

In this embodiment, the time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state. The first time saving state is controlled with the end of the jackpot game as a trigger. On the other hand, the second time saving state is controlled when the number of executions of the special game in the low probability state reaches a specific number of times. In this embodiment, the second time saving state is longer than the first time saving state in that the total opening time of the second starting port 13 is longer based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. More specifically, the second time saving state is a state in which the rate of ball entry into the second starting port 13 is slightly higher than in the first time saving state. For example, when a normal symbol is won in a winning lottery in the first time saving state, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5 seconds, while in the second time saving state, a normal symbol is won in a winning lottery. When a normal winning is won in , the second starting port 13 is opened for 5.2 seconds. In addition, when a normal win is won in the normal symbol winning lottery, the second starting port 13 may be opened multiple times. In this case, when the total opening time of the second starting port 13 is the same, the fewer times the second starting port 13 is opened, the higher the rate of ball entry into the second starting port 13 will be. The first time saving state corresponds to a first specific ball entering state, and the second time saving state corresponds to a second specific ball entering state.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a low-accuracy non-time-saving state, a first low-accuracy time-saving state, a second low-accuracy time-saving state, and a high-accuracy time-saving state as controllable game states. Be prepared. The low probability non-time-saving state is a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a non-time-saving state. The first low-probability time-saving state is a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a first time-saving state. The second low probability time saving state is a gaming state which is a low probability state and a second time saving state. The high probability time saving state is a gaming state which is a high probability state and a first time saving state. In the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, the advantages for the player increase in the order of low-accuracy non-time-saving state<first low-accuracy time-saving state<second low-accuracy time-saving state<high-accuracy time-saving state. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not include a gaming state that is a high probability state and a non-time saving state, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a second time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 5, after the end of the jackpot game, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a gaming state according to the type of jackpot symbol. Specifically, after the jackpot game based on the first time-saving winning symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first time-saving winning game) ends, either the first specified upper limit number of special games ends, or the next jackpot game is awarded. The control is performed in the first low-accuracy time-saving state until then. In addition, after the end of the jackpot game based on the second time saving winning symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second time saving winning game), the special game of the second stipulated upper limit number of times ends or the next jackpot game is awarded. is controlled to the first low-accuracy time-saving state for a period of time. On the other hand, after the jackpot game based on the variable probability winning symbols (hereinafter referred to as the variable probability winning game) ends, the technique is controlled to a high probability time saving technique until the next jackpot game is awarded.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the second time saving state is controlled when the specific transition condition is satisfied. The specific transition condition is established when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times in a situation controlled to a low probability state. For example, the specific number of times is 900 times. In this embodiment, the second time saving state is triggered by the execution of a specific number of special games and continues until the third specified upper limit number of special games ends or the next jackpot game is awarded. controlled. The third specified upper limit number of times corresponds to the special number of times. Further, the execution of the special game a specific number of times corresponds to the first condition being satisfied, and the awarding of the next jackpot game corresponds to the second condition being satisfied. In addition, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that can execute the first special game and the second special game, the specific number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game. In the following explanation, if the first time-saving winning game and the second time-saving winning game are not distinguished, they may be simply referred to as the time-saving winning game.

In this way, when the time-saving game ends, the first time-saving state may be controlled with the execution of the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times as the upper limit. At this time, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a non-time-saving state, triggered by the execution of the first specified upper limit number of special games before the next jackpot game is awarded. Furthermore, when the time-saving game ends, the game may be controlled to the first time-saving state with the second specified upper limit number of executions of the special game as the upper limit. At this time, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the second time saving state, triggered by the execution of the second predetermined upper limit number of special games before the next jackpot game is awarded.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub-control board 31 shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores control programs for the main control CPU 30a, and can write and read necessary data. It has a main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 also includes a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a receives detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, and OS. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, pending display devices 24a, 24b, normal symbol display device 25, etc.), and also controls the operation of each actuator AC1, AC2. Control.

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

The main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) that updates the values of various software random numbers at every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stores them in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number includes a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a special symbol jackpot symbol, a main variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing the main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) installed in the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a normal winning random number used for a regular symbol winning lottery (normal winning lottery), and the like.

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

The backup information includes information regarding special games, information regarding jackpot games, and information regarding gaming status. The information regarding the special game includes, for example, information that allows the result of a winning lottery to be specified, information that allows the fluctuation pattern of the special game to be specified, information that allows the identification of special symbols drawn in the special game, and the like. The information regarding the jackpot game includes information that allows the progress status of the jackpot game to be specified. Information regarding the gaming state includes information that can specify whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as probability information), or whether it is a non-time saving state, a first time saving state, or a second time saving state. The information includes information that allows identification of the number of times a special game is executed in a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as cumulative number of games), and the like. Further, the predetermined period is a period from when a backup power source (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) is discharged until the backup power source becomes unable to supply power. Note that the main control RAM 30c may be a nonvolatile memory that can retain stored contents even when power is not supplied, so that backup information may be retained even after power supply is stopped. .

When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the machine is started (including when the power is restored), the main control CPU 30a determines whether to initialize the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c. . For example, the main control CPU 30a determines to perform initialization when an operation signal from an initialization switch (not shown) is input. If it is determined not to initialize the backup information, it is determined whether the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is normal. If the backup information is normal, the main control CPU 30a executes the process of restoring based on the backup information. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored based on the backup information of the main control RAM 30c. Determination as to whether the backup information is normal or abnormal is made, for example, by checking the state of the backup flag and checking the match of the checksum of the backup information. When the main control CPU 30a is restored based on the backup information, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a restoration command) that allows identification of the restoration based on the backup information to the sub-control CPU 31a.

On the other hand, if it is determined to initialize the backup information, and if the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is abnormal, the main control CPU 30a initializes the backup information. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes processing to start based on the backup information after initialization. When initializing the backup information, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the backup information has been initialized to the sub-control CPU 31a.

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

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can receive control commands output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and performs control based on the input control commands. For example, when inputting a control command instructing the start of a performance game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content to cause the image display device 11 to play the performance game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls lighting/non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. The performances by these decorative lamps La and speakers Sp are performed in a performance mode according to the performance mode in accordance with the performance game, or are performed when controlled to be in a standby state.

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

When the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the starting sensor SE1 due to the ball entering the first starting port 12, the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of pending starts of the first special game is less than the upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Determine if there is. The main control CPU 30a newly suspends execution of the first special game when the number of suspended starts of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the number of pending starts of the first special game by adding one, and controls the pending display device 24a to display the number of pending starts after the addition. In this embodiment, the first special game hold condition is established when a game ball is detected by the start sensor SE1 while the start hold count of the first special game is less than the upper limit number.

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

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

Furthermore, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the main control CPU 30a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as a prefetch command) that can specify the fluctuation content of the special game.
Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether the value of the acquired random number will win a jackpot in a winning lottery performed in a special symbol start process to be described later. Moreover, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance which variation pattern is determined by the obtained random number value in a variation pattern determination lottery described later. The main control CPU 30a then generates a prefetch command based on the result of the preliminary determination. That is, the prefetch command is information that can specify whether the new special game whose execution has been suspended is a jackpot special game. Further, the prefetch command is information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game whose execution has been newly suspended. The main control CPU 30a outputs the generated prefetch command to the sub control CPU 31a.

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

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

In the process when the detection signal from the count sensor CS is input, the main control CPU 30a recommends that the game ball be fired toward the left area if the current ball entering state is a non-time saving state. Information (hereinafter referred to as a right-hand hit error command) that can specify that a situation in which a game ball is fired into the right area is detected is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, in the process when the detection signal from the starting sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 30a determines that if the current ball entering state is a non-time saving state, the game ball has entered the second starting port 13 illegally. Information that can specify that the situation has been detected (hereinafter referred to as an unauthorized prize winning error command) is output to the sub-control CPU 31a.

Moreover, the main control CPU 30a counts base values in processing when detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and OS are input. The base value is a value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the total number of valid balls. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment counts a base value indicating the total number of prize balls in the normal gaming state relative to the total number of effective balls in the normal gaming state, and displays the base value on a predetermined display device (not shown). Notify by. In this embodiment, the normal gaming state is a low-probability, non-time-saving state, and is when no jackpot game is awarded. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to effective ball counting means that counts the number of game balls (effective balls) used in the game.

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

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

If the execution conditions for the special game are satisfied (step S01: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the start pending number of the second special game, and determines whether the read start pending number is greater than zero. (Step S02). If the number of pending starts of the second special game is greater than zero (step S02: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of pending starts of the second special game (step S03). In addition, in the process of step S03, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a suspension designation command that can specify the number of pending starts of the second special game after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the current probability state is a low probability state (step S04). For example, the main control CPU 30a identifies whether the current probability state is a low probability state or a high probability state based on probability information stored in the main control RAM 30c. If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S04: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S05). At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs information that can specify the total number of games after addition (hereinafter referred to as a total number of games command) to the sub-control CPU 31a. In this embodiment, a low probability state corresponds to a case where a specific condition is satisfied. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a specific transition condition is satisfied (step S06). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines that the specific transition condition is satisfied when the total number of games after being added in the process of step S05 matches the specific number of times. When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S06: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state (step S07). Furthermore, in the process of step S07, the main control CPU 30a updates the entry rate information so that it can be specified that the second time saving state is being controlled. Further, in this embodiment, since the process of step S07 is executed when the current probability state is a low probability state, the gaming state when controlled to the second time saving state in the process of step S07 is the second time saving state. 2. It is in a time saving state with low accuracy.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S04: NO), when the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S06: NO), and when the process of step S07 is finished, the main control CPU 30a: Among the random number information for the second special game, the first stored random number information is acquired (step S08). In addition, in the process of step S08, when the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 30a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S09). In the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not a jackpot has been won in the winning lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won with the winning probability according to the current probability state. For example, the probability of winning is 218/65536 (approximately 1/300) in the low probability state. For example, the winning probability is 1010/65536 (approximately 1/65) in a high probability state. Further, when determining that the jackpot has been won in the process of step S09, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot has not been won in the process of step S09, it determines the losing symbol among the special symbols. The jackpot symbol or the losing symbol determined in the process of step S09 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. The special jackpot symbols are associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S09 to the sub-control CPU 31a.

Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S08 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S09 ( Step S10). Specifically, when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery of the second special game, based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. Determine the main fluctuation pattern from among the main fluctuation patterns for. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the jackpot in the winning lottery, based on the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the jackpot in the winning lottery of the second special game (in case of a loss), A main fluctuation pattern is determined from among the main fluctuation patterns that can be determined. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern based on the current gaming state. In this embodiment, a main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in a low-probability non-time-saving state, a main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in a first low-probability time-saving state, a main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in a second low-probability time-saving state, and a main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in a second low-probability time-saving state; The main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the time saving state is at least partially different. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern command) that can specify the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S10 to the sub-control CPU 31a. The symbol command and the variable pattern command are commands for instructing the start of the production game. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process. In addition, when determining the main fluctuation pattern for a losing fluctuation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main fluctuation pattern with a reach or the main fluctuation pattern without a reach.

If the start pending number of the second special game is zero (step S02: NO), the main control CPU 30a reads the start pending number of the first special game, and determines whether the read start pending number is greater than zero. Determination is made (step S11). When the start pending number of the first special game is zero (step S11: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation process. If the number of pending starts of the first special game is greater than zero (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of pending starts of the first special game (step S12). In addition, in the process of step S12, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a suspension designation command that can specify the number of pending starts of the first special game after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the current probability state is a low probability state (step S13). If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S13: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the cumulative number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S14). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a specific transition condition is satisfied (step S15). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the total number of games after being added in the process of step S14 matches the specific number of times. When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S15: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state (step S16). Furthermore, in the process of step S16, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that the second time saving state is being controlled. In this embodiment, the process of step S16 is executed when the current probability state is a low probability state, so the gaming state when controlled to the second time saving state in the process of step S16 is the second low probability state. It is in a time-saving state.

If the current probability state is a high probability state (step S13: NO), if the cumulative number of games does not match the specific number of games (step S15: NO), and if the process of step S16 is finished, the main control CPU 30a , the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game is acquired (step S17). In addition, in the process of step S17, when the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 30a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S18). Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot has been won in the process of step S18, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot has not been won in the process of step S18, it determines a losing symbol among the special symbols. The jackpot symbol or the losing symbol determined in the process of step S18 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Moreover, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol command that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S18 to the sub-control CPU 31a.

Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S17 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S18 ( Step S19). Specifically, when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery of the first special game, based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. Determine the main fluctuation pattern from among the main fluctuation patterns for. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the jackpot in the winning lottery, based on the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, the main control CPU 30a determines if the jackpot is not won in the winning lottery of the first special game (in case of a loss). A main fluctuation pattern is determined from among the main fluctuation patterns that can be determined. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern based on the current gaming state. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern command that can specify the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S19 to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

After finishing the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a executes a process for executing a special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23a to start the first special game when the first special game start condition is satisfied in the special symbol variation process. Moreover, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23b to start the second special game when the start condition for the second special game is satisfied in the special symbol variation process. Moreover, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time defined in the main variation pattern of the special game to be started. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol to end the corresponding special game when the elapsed time from the start of the special game reaches a predetermined variation time (the time defined in the main variation pattern). Controls the display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b.

Moreover, when the main control CPU 30a ends the special game, if the conditions for transition to the low-probability non-time-saving state are satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls the game to the low-probability non-time-saving state. That is, when the main control CPU 30a is in the time-saving state and the specified upper limit number of special games have been completed, the main control CPU 30a controls the time-saving state to be in the non-time-saving state. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to ball entry state control means that can control the ball into a time-saving state and a non-time-saving state. Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a lottery means that executes a winning lottery when a game ball enters the second starting port 13 (and first starting port 12). Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a fluctuation pattern determining means that determines a fluctuation pattern that allows specifying the fluctuation time of the special game based on the result of the winning lottery. Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to special game execution means that executes a special game based on the result of the winning lottery (variation pattern). Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a game counting means that counts the total number of games in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied.

Next, a description will be given of the process related to the progress of the jackpot game that is performed by winning the winning lottery. When a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes processing related to the progress of the jackpot game and awards the jackpot game, triggered by the end of the special game that derived the result of the winning lottery.

The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening that accompanies the start of the jackpot game, a round game that opens the jackpot 14, and an ending that accompanies the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses in stages from opening to round game to ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot information generation process for generating a control command that instructs the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game production, as well as a jackpot information generation process for opening and opening the jackpot, as processing related to the progress of the jackpot game. Performs jackpot game control processing to close the game. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening with the start of the opening, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a sets the opening so that it can be specified whether the opening of the first time saving winning game, the opening of the second time saving winning game, or the opening of the probability change winning game has started. Generate a command.

In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command that can specify the start of each round game with the start of each round game, and outputs it to the sub control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command so that it can be specified how many rounds the newly started round game is after starting the jackpot game. In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can identify the start of the ending, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a sets the ending so that it can be specified whether the ending of the first time saving winning game, the ending of the second time saving winning game, or the ending of the probability change winning game has started. Generate a command. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a jackpot game giving means that gives a jackpot game.

When the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a initializes the total number of games. That is, the number of executions of the special game counted by the main control CPU 30a is initialized upon execution of the jackpot game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the first low-probability time-saving state after the end of the first time-saving winning game and after finishing the second time-saving winning game, and controls it to the high-probability time-saving state after finishing the probability change winning game. do.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be explained.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command that can specify the gaming state as a control command, and outputs it to the sub control CPU 31a.

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

In this embodiment, the state designation command is generated when power supply is started (at initialization and power restoration) and when the gaming state changes. Further, the generated state specifying command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, when the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the high-accuracy time-saving state, the state is controlled to the high-accuracy time-saving state with the end of the jackpot game, and a state 4 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, for example, when controlled to the second time saving state in the processing of step S07 and step S16, the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a while being controlled to the second low-reliability time saving state. Note that the state designation command is not limited to the illustrated control commands, but may be set for each gaming state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

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

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

When starting a normal symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal pending number and rewrites it. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information (normal winning random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the normal winning random number value specified from the acquired random number information with the normal winning determination value, and performs a normal winning lottery. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improvement function. For this reason, when configured to execute the probability fluctuation control of normal symbols in a state where the ball entry rate improvement function is activated (time saving state), the main control CPU 30a in the normal winning lottery is in the time saving state at the time of the normal winning lottery. A normal winning lottery is performed with different winning probabilities depending on whether the system is in a state of 1 or 2 or a non-time saving state.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-time saving state is set to zero (normal no winning), and the winning probability in the time saving state is set to 100% (no loss). The probability of winning a normal winning lottery in a normal winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values that are normally winning (normal winning determination value) to the possible numerical values of the normal winning random number. In addition, in this embodiment, the probability of winning normally in the first time saving state and the probability of winning normally winning in the second time saving state are the same.

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

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute a normal symbol variation game in accordance with the determination result of the normal winning process or the normal losing process performed based on the result of the normal winning lottery, and also causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the variation game of the normal symbol. After the elapsed time, a winning pattern of a normal pattern or a losing pattern of a normal pattern is derived. Moreover, when the main control CPU 30a has won the normal winning lottery, after the normal symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 30a generates the normal winning game. In a normal winning game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening manner, thereby controlling the second starting port 13 to be in a permissible state in which the game ball is allowed to enter.

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

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

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

In the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to perform an effect that can specify that power supply has started. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to display an image imitating a character string such as "Power has been turned on." Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the state designation command, it controls the performance mode so as to stay in the performance mode based on the game state that can be specified from the state designation command.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the performance modes include a normal performance mode, a first chance performance mode, a second chance performance mode, a third chance performance mode, and a variable probability performance mode. When a low-probability non-time-saving state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 1 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the mode to the normal production mode. When the first low-accuracy time-saving state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 2 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the first chance production mode. When the second low-accuracy time-saving state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 3 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the third chance production mode. When the highly accurate time-saving state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 4 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the probability variable production mode. In this embodiment, when power supply is started, the control is performed in any of the normal production mode, first chance production mode, third chance production mode, and variable probability production mode, while the second chance production mode is controlled. Not done. Note that when staying in the second chance production mode, when the power supply is started after being cut off, the state 2 designation command is input to stay in the first chance production mode. That is, while staying in the first chance production mode and the second chance production mode, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off, the device stays in the same production mode. The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to mode control means that controls transition of production modes.

As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the image display device 11 to display an image that allows identification of the performance mode during the stay. For example, images that can identify the presentation mode during the stay include a mode name image indicating the name of the presentation mode during the stay, and a background image corresponding to the presentation mode during the stay. When staying in the normal performance mode, for example, a mode name image Gm1 imitating a character string of "normal performance mode" and a background image Gh1 imitating "sea" are displayed on the image display device 11. Further, when staying in the first chance production mode, for example, a mode name image Gm2 imitating a character string of "first chance production mode" and a background image Gh2 imitating a "mountain" are displayed on the image display device. 11. Furthermore, when staying in the second chance production mode, for example, the mode name image Gm3 imitating the character string of "second chance production mode" and the background image Gh2 are images different from each other and imitating a "mountain". The background image Gh3 is displayed on the image display device 11. Furthermore, when staying in the third chance production mode, a mode name image Gm4 imitating the character string of "third chance production mode" and a background image Gh4 imitating a "river" are displayed on the image display device 11. Is displayed. Further, when staying in the variable probability production mode, a mode name image Gm5 imitating the character string of "probability variation production mode" and a background image Gh5 imitating "space" are displayed on the image display device 11.

Thus, in the first chance presentation mode, the mode name image Gm2 and the background image Gh2 are displayed, and in the second chance presentation mode, the mode name image Gm3 and the background image Gh3 are displayed. On the other hand, in the first chance presentation mode and the second chance presentation mode, a background image imitating a "mountain" is displayed. That is, the same type of background image is displayed in the first chance presentation mode and the second chance presentation mode. In this embodiment, the first chance performance mode and the second chance performance mode are the same type of performance mode.

Returning to the explanation of the power-on process, in the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to display a combination of effect symbols used in the effect game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination). There are three rows of performance symbols used in the performance game: a left row, a middle row, and a right row. In this embodiment, the symbol combination displayed when power supply is started differs depending on the type of production mode when power supply is started. This will be explained in detail below.

In this embodiment, the identification information constituting the performance symbols in each row is configured with different designs depending on the type of performance mode. For example, in the normal presentation mode, the identification information is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. For example, in the normal performance mode, the identification information of each column is Arabic numerals from [1] to [9]. Further, for example, in the first chance presentation mode and the second chance presentation mode, the identification information is configured with a design imitating small Chinese numerals. For example, in the first chance production mode and the second chance production mode, the identification information in each column is small Chinese numerals from [1] to [9]. Further, for example, in the third chance production mode, the identification information is configured with a design imitating large Chinese numerals. In the third chance performance mode, the identification information in each column is large Chinese numerals from [1] to [ku]. Further, for example, in the variable probability performance mode, the identification information is configured with a design imitating Roman numerals. For example, in the variable probability production mode, the identification information of each column is Roman numerals from [I] to [IX].

In this embodiment, the symbol combination when controlled to the normal production mode at the start of power supply is, for example, a combination in which the identification information of each column is [1], [2], [3]. Further, the symbol combinations when controlled to the first chance performance mode at the start of power supply are, for example, combinations in which the identification information of each column is [2], [3], and [4]. Further, the symbol combination when controlled to the third chance production mode at the start of power supply is, for example, a combination in which the identification information of each column is [SAN], [SHI], and [GOU]. The symbol combinations when controlled to the variable probability production mode at the start of power supply are combinations in which the identification information of each column is [IV], [V], and [VI]. In the following description, the symbol combination displayed at the start of power supply may be referred to as an initial symbol combination. Furthermore, in the following explanation, Arabic numerals, small-sized Chinese numerals, large-sized Chinese numerals, and Roman numerals may be simply referred to as numbers. Further, at this time, for convenience of explanation, when numbers are indicated, Arabic numerals will be used in the explanation.

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

In this embodiment, the effect game derives symbol combinations in three columns consisting of the left column, middle column, and right column as the result of the effect game.
As described above, in this embodiment, the identification information in each column is composed of numbers [1] to [9], regardless of which production mode is used. For this reason, symbol combinations include, for example, combinations such as [1], [1], [1] where all rows have the same identification information, or [4], [7] where all rows do not have the same identification information. It becomes a combination such as [9]. In the production game, the reach is determined by deriving (stop displaying) the same production symbols in the reach formation columns (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) such as [1], [2], [1], etc. is formed, and a reach effect is performed to derive (stop display) the remaining rows (in this embodiment, one middle row).

When a special jackpot symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination according to the type of the special symbol jackpot symbol. Specifically, when the first time saving winning symbol or the second time saving winning symbol is designated as the special symbol jackpot symbol, the sub control CPU 31a determines the time saving winning symbol combination. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of probability-variable winning symbols when a probability-variable winning symbol is designated as a jackpot symbol of the special symbol. For example, the symbol combinations for time saving are combinations such as [2], [2], [2] where the identification information of all columns is the same even number. Further, for example, the symbol combinations for a probability change are combinations such as [3], [3], [3], etc., in which the identification information of all columns is the same odd number. That is, when the special symbol jackpot symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination in which the identification information of all rows is the same. In addition, when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, when the main variation pattern of the winning reach variation is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the winning symbol combination including the winning reach forming symbol. Further, when the main variation pattern of the winning variation is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination that does not include the reach-forming symbol. For example, an incorrect symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least one row of identification information in each row is not the same. That is, when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination in which all rows have the same identification information. In this embodiment, the missed symbol combinations including the reach-forming symbols are, for example, combinations such as [6], [7], and [6]. Further, symbol combinations that do not include reach-forming symbols are combinations such as [8], [3], and [6].

The reach performance executed in the pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal reach performance and a super reach performance developed from the normal reach performance. The normal reach performance is a performance in which after forming a reach, the design combinations are derived (stopped display) by deriving (stop display) the performance symbols in the remaining rows (one row in the middle). Super reach performance is a performance in which the remaining rows of performance symbols are derived (stopped display) by a normal reach performance, or the performance is developed from the middle of the normal reach performance, and a symbol combination is derived (stopped display) by the performance after the development. It is. The super reach performance is positioned as a performance with higher expectations for a jackpot compared to the normal reach performance. The jackpot expectation level can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot to the overall appearance rate, which is the sum of the appearance rate in the case of a loss and the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot.

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

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

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

In addition, upon receiving a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during a jackpot game, a control command that can specify that it is a jackpot game is sent to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. After receiving these commands, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect to be executed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11, etc. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the ending effect, a warning about getting addicted is displayed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11. For example, a warning regarding addiction is executed by displaying a character string such as "Pachinko and Pachislot are games that can be enjoyed in moderation" or an image imitating a character string such as "Be careful not to become addicted." As described above, after the jackpot game ends, the first time saving state is controlled. That is, in this embodiment, when being controlled to the first time saving state, a warning about getting addicted is executed.

Next, the transition of the production mode will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal production mode when the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is initialized. The pachinko game machine 10 stays in the first chance performance mode after the first time-saving winning game ends, regardless of which performance mode it is staying in including the normal performance mode. The pachinko game machine 10 stays in the normal performance mode when the first specified upper limit number of times (100) special games are executed in the first chance performance mode.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 stays in the second chance performance mode after the second time saving winning game ends, regardless of which performance mode including the normal performance mode the pachinko game machine 10 is staying in. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 stays in the probability variable performance mode after the probability variable winning game ends, regardless of which performance mode including the normal performance mode the pachinko game machine 10 is staying in.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the third chance performance mode as the specific transition condition is satisfied and the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the second low probability time saving state. As described above, the specific transition condition is established when the special game is executed a specific number of times in a low probability state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific transition condition is satisfied when the mode is the normal performance mode (low certainty non-time saving state). Specifically, when the pachinko game machine 10 is initialized, the special game is executed a specific number of times (900 times) before hitting the jackpot in the normal performance mode, so that the specific transition condition is satisfied. In addition, after the first time-saving winning game ends, the game stays in the first chance production mode, but the first prescribed upper limit number of times (100) of special games will be executed before hitting the jackpot in the first chance production mode. As a trigger, shift to normal performance mode. Therefore, if the special game is executed the number of times (800 times) which is the difference between the specific number of times and the first prescribed upper limit number of times before hitting the jackpot after shifting to the normal performance mode, the specific transition condition is satisfied. In addition, after the second time saving winning game ends, although the game stays in the second chance production mode, the special game will be executed for the second specified upper limit number of times (150 times) before hitting the jackpot in the second chance production mode. As a trigger, shift to normal performance mode. Therefore, if the special game is executed the number of times (750 times) which is the difference between the specific number of times and the second prescribed upper limit number of times before hitting the jackpot after shifting to the normal performance mode, the specific transition condition is satisfied.

In this way, the normal performance mode is a performance mode that can be stayed when the gaming state is a low probability non-time saving state. The first chance performance mode and the second chance performance mode are performance modes that can be stayed when the gaming state is the first low probability time saving state. The first chance production mode is a production mode that can be stayed when the first low probability time saving state is controlled after the end of the first time saving winning game, and the second chance producing mode is the production mode that can be stayed when the second time saving winning game ends. This is a production mode that can be stayed in the first low-accuracy time-saving state that will be controlled later. The third chance performance mode is a performance mode that can be stayed when the gaming state is the second low probability time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, the production mode that can be stayed while being controlled to the first time saving state (first low accuracy time saving state) is controlled to the second time saving state (second low accuracy time saving state). There are many times compared to the production mode where you can stay. In addition, the types of production modes that can be stayed when being controlled to the first time saving state (first low accuracy time saving state) are the types of production modes that can be stayed when being controlled to the second time saving state (second low accuracy time saving state). Different types of production modes possible. The production modes that can be stayed when controlled to a non-time saving state (low-accuracy non-time saving state) include those when being controlled to a first time-saving state (first low-accuracy non-time saving state) and the second time-saving state. There is a performance mode in which it is impossible to stay while being controlled in the state (second low-accuracy time-saving state).

Next, various performances that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
First, the game count display effect will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, a game count display effect is executed while staying in the normal effect mode. For example, the game count display performance is a performance that displays the cumulative game count image Gr. The cumulative number of times image Gr is an image that allows specifying the cumulative number of special games that have been executed since the last jackpot game was started. For example, the cumulative number of times image Gr is an image imitating a character string indicating the cumulative number of special games that have been executed since the last jackpot game was started. In addition, in this embodiment, during the period from the start of power supply until the first jackpot game is awarded, the cumulative number of special games that have been executed since the start of power supply is determined from the cumulative number image Gr. It is now possible. That is, the cumulative number of games image Gr can be an image that can specify a number different from the cumulative number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a during the period from when power supply is started until the first jackpot is awarded. After the jackpot is awarded, the image becomes one that allows you to specify the total number of games played. The game count display effect is an example of a special effect.

Next, the countdown effect will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, while staying in the normal performance mode, a specific transition condition is satisfied and a countdown performance that can specify the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. is possible. For example, the countdown performance is a performance that displays a remaining number of times image Gl indicating the number of remaining times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. In this embodiment, the countdown effect is executed when the remaining number of times the special game is executed before being controlled to the second time saving state reaches a predetermined number of times. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of triggers includes a first number of triggers and a second number of triggers. For example, the first trigger count is 100 times. Further, for example, the second trigger count is 10 times. In the following explanation, a countdown effect that is executed when the remaining number of times the special game is executed before being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the first trigger number may be referred to as a first countdown effect. . Further, a countdown performance that is executed when the remaining number of times the special game is executed before being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the second trigger number may be referred to as a second countdown performance. In this embodiment, the execution of the countdown effect is restricted during the restriction period from the start of power supply until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. The countdown performance is an example of a special performance.

Next, a specific transition performance for notifying the transition to the third chance performance mode will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 12(a), when transitioning to the third chance performance mode (when controlled to the second time saving state), a specific transition performance is executed. In this embodiment, the specific transition effect is executed when the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state becomes one. When the specific transition performance is started, the image display device 11 displays a first transition image Gc1 that suggests transition to the third chance performance mode. For example, the first transition image Gc1 is an image imitating a character string "3rd chance production mode standby".

As shown in FIG. 12(b), after the specific transition performance is started, a new special game is started and the transition to the third chance performance mode is triggered, and the image display device 11 displays the first transition image. While Gc1 is hidden, a second transition image Gc2 notifying that the mode has shifted to the third chance production mode is displayed. For example, the second transition image Gc2 is an image imitating the character string "entering the third chance production mode". Thereafter, in the image display device 11, the second transition image Gc2 is hidden from display, and the specific transition effect is ended when the termination condition is satisfied. For example, the end condition for a specific transition effect may be established when a special game has been executed a predetermined number of times after the start of the specific transition effect, or may be set in advance after the start of the specific transition effect. It may also be established when the specified time has elapsed. In addition, in this embodiment, when controlled to a standby state (customer waiting state) after the start of the specific transition effect and before the start of a new special game, the first transition image Gc1 is displayed even in the standby state. is displayed continuously. The specific transition performance is an example of a special performance.

Next, a zone effect as a look-ahead effect will be explained.
The pre-read performance is a performance in which it is determined whether or not the performance will be executed based on one special game that is on hold. In the following explanation, when a special game is referred to as a target of a look-ahead effect, it refers to a special game that is involved in determining whether or not the look-ahead effect is executed. The look-ahead performance is a performance that can be executed during the period from when the target special game is put on hold until the special game ends. In other words, the pre-read performance is a performance that can be executed for a special game that is on hold. Further, the look-ahead performance is a performance that can be executed for the special game that is currently being executed. Further, in this embodiment, the look-ahead performance is a performance that suggests the degree of jackpot expectation of the target special game. That is, in this embodiment, the special game targeted by the look-ahead effect can also be said to be a special game in which the expectation level of a jackpot is suggested by the look-ahead effect.

As shown in FIG. 13, when a zone effect as a look-ahead effect is executed, a zone image Gz is displayed on the image display device 11. For example, the zone image Gz is an image imitating the character string "Chance Zone". In this embodiment, the zone effect is executed from the time the zone effect is started until the target special game ends.

Next, the right-handed hit notification will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), in this embodiment, there is a right-hitting notification that suggests (instructs) that the game ball be fired toward the right area. In this embodiment, the right-handed hitting notification includes a first right-handed hitting notification and a second right-handed hitting notification. The first right-handed hitting notification is, for example, a notification that displays the first right-handed hitting notification image Gi1 on the image display device 11. The first right-handed hitting notification image Gi1 is, for example, an image imitating the character string "right-handed hitting" and an arrow indicating the right area. The second right-handed hitting notification is, for example, a notification that displays the second right-handed hitting notification image Gi2 on the image display device 11. The second right-handed player notification image Gi2 is, for example, an image imitating the character string "right-handed player" and an arrow indicating the right area, and is larger than the first right-handed player information image Gi1. That is, the second right-handed hitting notification image Gi2 is an image that is easier for the player to recognize than the first right-handed hitting notification image Gi1.

The right hit notification is executed in a situation where it is recommended to fire the game ball toward the right area. In this embodiment, the situation in which it is recommended to fire the game ball toward the right area is when the time is short or during a jackpot game. The first right hit notification is always executed in situations where it is recommended to fire the game ball toward the right area. On the other hand, the second right-handed hit notification is executed when the second time saving state is controlled. Moreover, in this embodiment, the first right-handed notification is performed in different notification modes in the first time saving state and the second time saving state.

Next, error notification will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b), this embodiment includes a right-handed hit error notification and an unauthorized winning error notification. The right-hitting error notification is executed when a game ball is fired into the right area in a situation where it is recommended to fire the game ball toward the left area. The right-handed hit error notification is executed over a predetermined right-handed hit error notification notification time. The unauthorized winning error notification is executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 13 in the non-time saving state. The unauthorized winning error notification is executed over a predetermined reporting period of the unauthorized winning error notification.

The right-handed hitting error notification is, for example, notification that displays the right-handed hitting error notification image Ge1 on the image display device 11. The right-handed batting error notification image Ge1 is, for example, an image imitating the character string "Please return to left-handed batting" and an arrow indicating the left area. Further, the unauthorized winning error notification is, for example, a notification that displays an unauthorized winning error notification image Ge2 on the image display device 11. The unauthorized winning error notification image Ge2 is, for example, an image imitating a character string "Unauthorized winning has been detected." In this way, the right-handed error notification and the fraudulent prize winning error notification are special error notifications that can be executed in a non-time-saving state. The right-handed error notification and the fraudulent prize winning error notification correspond to the special error notification. The image display device 11 corresponds to a notification means for notifying an error.

Next, a description will be given of the processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the above-mentioned effects and notifications.
First, the process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the game count display effect will be described.

When starting the presentation game, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the display game number information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and executes the game number display effect based on the added display game number information. The image display device 11 is controlled as follows. Moreover, when the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the display game count information. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the display game number information when a jackpot game is awarded. In this way, the number of games display effect is an effect that is started (updated) during the execution of each effect game, and is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery drawn in the special game corresponding to the effect game. It looks like this. Specifically, the game count display effect is executed regardless of the type of special symbol. In other words, the game count display effect is executed regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a miss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, it is executed regardless of the type of jackpot. It is now executed without any delay.

Further, the performance mode of the game count display performance is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Specifically, the performance mode of the game count display performance is the same regardless of the type of special symbol. In other words, the performance mode of the game count display performance is the same regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a miss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, it is the same regardless of the type of jackpot. It is.

Next, the process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the countdown effect will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the total number of games command, it determines whether the total number of games that can be specified from the command matches the number of triggers. If the total number of games matches the number of triggers, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is the regulation period. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that it is the regulation period when the special game has not been executed a predetermined number of times since power supply started. If it is not the regulation period, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to perform a countdown effect based on the total number of games. In this way, the countdown performance is a performance that is started during the execution of a predetermined performance game, and is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery drawn in the special game corresponding to the predetermined performance game. It has become. Specifically, the countdown performance is executed regardless of the type of special symbol. In other words, the countdown effect is executed regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a miss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, it is executed regardless of the type of jackpot. It is supposed to be done.

Furthermore, the performance mode of the countdown performance is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Specifically, the presentation mode of the countdown presentation is the same regardless of the type of special symbol. In other words, the performance mode of the countdown performance is the same regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a miss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, it is the same regardless of the type of jackpot. .

Next, the processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the specific transition effect will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the total number of games command, it determines whether the total number of games specified from the command is one less than the specific number of times. If the total number of games is one less than the specific number of games, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to start a specific transition effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to display the first transition image Gc1. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to hide the first transition image Gc1 and display the second transition image Gc2, triggered by the control to the second time saving state. . For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the second time saving state has been entered based on the input of the state 3 designation command, or may determine that the control has been performed in the second time saving state based on the input of the control command instructing the start of a new production game. It may be determined that the second time saving state has been achieved. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to end the specific transition effect when the specific transition effect termination condition is satisfied. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the end condition of the specific transition performance is satisfied when a predetermined number of performance games have been executed after the start of the specific transition performance. It may be determined that the end condition for the specific transition performance is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed since the performance started. In this way, the specific transition performance is a performance that is started during the execution of a predetermined performance game, and is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery drawn in the special game corresponding to the predetermined performance game. It has become. Specifically, the specific transition performance is executed regardless of the type of special symbol. In other words, the specific transition effect is executed regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a miss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, regardless of the type of jackpot. It is set to be executed.

Further, the performance mode of the specific transition performance is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Specifically, the performance mode of the specific transition performance is the same regardless of the type of special symbol. In other words, the performance mode of the specific transition performance is the same regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a miss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, it is the same regardless of the type of jackpot. be.

Next, the processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the zone effect will be explained.
When the prefetch command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a executes processing for executing the zone effect. The sub-control CPU 31a specifies the variation content of the newly suspended special game based on the look-ahead command, and determines whether or not to execute the zone production based on the variation content, and the production mode in the case of execution. . At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines not to execute the zone effect if the zone effect is already being executed or if the zone effect is on standby. Here, waiting for the execution of the zone effect is a state in which the execution of the zone effect has been decided, but the zone effect has not been executed yet. Furthermore, when determining whether or not to perform a zone performance, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a zone performance if it is assumed that the gaming state will change when a newly suspended special game is executed. Decide not to do so. Specifically, cases in which the gaming state is expected to change when a newly suspended special game is executed include cases in which a jackpot special game is already on hold, and when the main control CPU 30a This is a case where a special game that triggers the cumulative number of games played reaches a specific number is on hold. Furthermore, when determining whether or not to execute the zone production, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that if the current gaming state is the non-time saving state, and if the newly suspended special game is the second special game, Decide not to perform zone production. Furthermore, when determining whether or not to execute the zone production, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the zone effect when the current game state is the time saving state, and when the newly suspended special game is the first special game. Decide not to perform the performance. In this way, when a special jackpot game is on hold, execution of a look-ahead effect (zone effect) targeting at least a special game that is on hold after the special game is regulated. In addition, when a special game that is a trigger for the main control CPU 30a to count a specific number of times is on hold in a low probability state, regardless of the result of the winning lottery drawn in the special game, A look-ahead effect (zone effect) for a special game to be executed later based on the result of a winning lottery executed at least when a game ball enters the first starting slot. The execution of the special game is regulated for a period until the third prescribed upper limit number of special games are executed. The jackpot special game corresponds to a specific special game. The period until the third prescribed upper limit number of special games is executed corresponds to the specific period. Further, the period until the third specified upper limit number of special games is executed corresponds to a special period.

Next, a description will be given of a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the right-handed hit notification.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to execute the first right hit notification when the current ball entering state is the time saving state or when a jackpot game is being awarded. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the current ball entry state is the time saving state during the period from inputting the state 2 designation command, state 3 designation command, or state 4 designation command until inputting the state 1 designation command. It is determined that For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a jackpot game has been awarded based on the input of a control command that can specify that it is a jackpot game. Further, when controlled to the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to execute the second right-handed hit notification. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the second time-saving state is controlled based on the input of the state 3 designation command.

Next, the process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute error notification will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to start right-hand hitting error notification in response to input of the right-hand hitting error command. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to end the right-handed hit error notification when a predetermined right-handed hit error notification time has elapsed. Further, in this embodiment, when the time-saving state is controlled when the right-hand hit error notification is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the right-hand hit error notification that is being executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to start reporting an unauthorized winning error upon inputting the unauthorized winning error command. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to end the unauthorized winning error notification when the predetermined reporting time for the unauthorized winning error notification has elapsed.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19.
FIG. 16(a) shows a situation in which the player stays in the normal production mode. At this time, the image display device 11 is performing a game count display effect. By executing the game count display effect, the player can estimate the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. That is, it can be said that the game count display performance is a performance that suggests that the game is controlled to the second time saving state. In this embodiment, the number of times the special game is executed from the end of the first time-saving winning game among the jackpot games until the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times is from after the end of the second time-saving winning game among the jackpot games. This is the same as the number of times the special game is executed until the main control CPU 30a counts the specific number of times. Therefore, the player can easily guess the remaining number of times the special game will be played until the second time saving state is controlled based on the execution mode of the game number display effect.

FIG. 16(b) shows a situation where the cumulative number of games has reached the first opportunity number. At this time, the image display device 11 executes a countdown effect when the total number of games has reached the first trigger number. By executing the countdown effect, the player can specify the remaining number of times the special game will be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. That is, it can be said that the countdown effect is a effect that suggests that the second time saving state is controlled.

FIG. 16(c) shows a situation where the cumulative number of games is one less than the specific number of times. At this time, in the image display device 11, the specific transition performance is started when the total number of games has become one less than the specific number of games. More specifically, the image display device 11 displays the first transition image Gc1. By starting the specific transition performance, the player can specify that the game will be controlled to the second time saving state. That is, it can be said that the specific transition performance is a performance that notifies that the second time saving state will be controlled.

FIG. 16(d) shows a situation in which the second time saving state is controlled. At this time, in the image display device 11, the first transition image Gc1 is hidden and the second transition image Gc2 is displayed, triggered by the control to the second time saving state. By displaying the second transition image Gc2, the player can specify that the game has been controlled to the second time saving state (that the game has moved to the third chance performance mode). That is, it can be said that the specific transition performance is a performance that can specify that the second time saving state has been controlled. At this time, the image display device 11 executes the first right-handed hit notification and the second right-handed hit notification. As described above, the second right-handed notification is the notification executed when the second time saving state is controlled. That is, in this embodiment, at least a part of the period controlled to the second time saving state and at least a part of the period controlled to the first time saving state are executable effects. (notification) is different. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the second time-saving state is controlled, a warning about getting addicted is not executed. Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not count the base value in the second time saving state. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a does not count the number of game balls (valid balls) used in the game over the period from when the second time saving state is controlled until the third prescribed upper limit number of special games are executed. .

FIG. 17(a) shows a situation in which the player stays in the normal production mode. At this time, the image display device 11 is performing a game count display effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 17(b), after the power supply is cut off, it is assumed that the power supply is started. During the period from the start of power supply until the first jackpot game is awarded, the cumulative number of special games executed since power supply started is notified by a game count display effect. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to estimate the remaining number of special games to be played before the second time saving state is controlled based on the game number display effect. Furthermore, as described above, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state (while staying in the normal performance mode) and then the power supply is started, the total number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a is initialized. The same identification information is displayed both when the total number of games has been initialized and when the total number of games has not been initialized.

FIG. 17(c) shows a situation where the cumulative number of games has reached the first opportunity number. Further, at this time, it is assumed that the special game has not been executed a predetermined number of times since the power supply was started. That is, FIG. 17(c) shows a situation in which the cumulative number of games has reached the first trigger number during the regulation period. At this time, the cumulative number of games has become the first trigger, but since it is a regulation period in which a predetermined number of special games have not been played since the power supply started, the cumulative number of games has become the first trigger. Execution of the countdown effect triggered by the number of times is regulated. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to estimate the remaining number of times the special game will be played before the second time saving state is entered.

FIG. 17(d) shows a situation where the cumulative number of games has reached the second opportunity number. Furthermore, at this time, it is assumed that the special game has been executed a specified number of times since power supply was started. In FIG. 17(d), a countdown effect is executed when the cumulative number of games reaches the second trigger number after the regulation period ends. Therefore, by executing the countdown effect, the player can specify the remaining number of times the special game will be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17(e), the image display device 11 displays the first transition image Gc1 when the cumulative number of games becomes one less than the specific number of times, and the first transition image Gc1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 17(f). As shown, in response to being controlled to the second time saving state, the first transition image Gc1 is hidden and the second transition image Gc2 is displayed. In this manner, when controlled to the second time saving state, the game number display effect, countdown effect, and specific transition effect are executed during a predetermined period. Then, during a predetermined period, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, execution of at least part of the game number display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect may be regulated. In particular, the countdown effect is restricted from being executed during a predetermined period until the power supply is cut off and then a predetermined number of special games are executed when the power supply is started. That is, in a predetermined period, the power supply is cut off, and then, when the power supply is started, execution of the countdown effect is regulated during a period until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. Here, if the power supply is cut off and then started in a situation where the cumulative number of games has reached the trigger number, execution of the countdown effect is regulated. That is, during the execution of a predetermined performance game, in a situation where it has been determined that a countdown performance will be performed in the performance game, and in a situation where the countdown performance has not yet been executed, the power supply is cut off, and then, When power supply is started, execution of the countdown effect is regulated.

FIG. 18(a) shows a situation in which right-handed hit error notification is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18(b), it is assumed that the specific transition effect is started when the cumulative number of games becomes one less than the specific number of games before the right-handed hit error notification time elapses. . At this time, the image display device 11 continues to notify the right-hand hit error. Furthermore, the image display device 11 allows display of the first transition image Gc1. That is, execution of the specific transition effect is permitted.

FIG. 18(c) shows a situation in which control is made to the second time saving state before the notification time for the right-handed hit error notification has elapsed. At this time, in the image display device 11, the first transition image Gc1 is hidden and the second transition image Gc2 is displayed, triggered by the control to the second time saving state. On the other hand, even before the notification time for the right-handed hit error notification has elapsed, the right-handed hit error notification ends when the second time saving state is controlled.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18(d), it is assumed that the notification time for the right-handed hit error notification has elapsed. At this time, in the image display device 11, since the right-handed hit error notification has not yet been executed, the performance being executed does not change before and after the notification time of the right-handed hit error notification has elapsed. As described above, in this embodiment, the execution of the game number display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect is allowed even during the period from when the right-handed hit error notification starts until the notification time has elapsed.

FIG. 19(a) shows a situation in which an unauthorized prize winning error notification is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19(b), it is assumed that the specific transition effect is started when the cumulative number of games becomes one less than the specific number of games before the notification time of the fraudulent winning error notification has elapsed. . At this time, the image display device 11 continues to notify the fraudulent prize winning error. Furthermore, the image display device 11 allows display of the first transition image Gc1. That is, execution of the specific transition effect is permitted.

FIG. 19(c) shows a situation where control is made to the second time saving state before the notification time of the fraudulent prize winning error notification has elapsed. At this time, in the image display device 11, the first transition image Gc1 is hidden and the second transition image Gc2 is displayed, triggered by the control to the second time saving state. Furthermore, since the notification time for the fraudulent winning error notification has not yet elapsed, the fraudulent winning error notification will continue to be executed even after the second time saving state is controlled. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19(d), it is assumed that the specific transition performance is ended in a situation where the notification time for the fraudulent prize winning error notification has not elapsed. At this time, in the image display device 11, since the notification time for the fraudulent winning error notification has not elapsed, the execution of the fraudulent winning error notification continues. In this manner, in this embodiment, the execution of the game number display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect is allowed even during the period from the start of the fraudulent winning error notification until the notification time has elapsed.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to this embodiment, even in a situation where a jackpot game is not awarded, it is possible to improve interest by making the player expect that a time saving state will be awarded. In addition, since it is possible to predict the game balls that will be used before the second time saving state is controlled, the player's desire to play can be improved. In addition, in this embodiment, the expectation of being controlled to the second time saving state is achieved by executing a production notifying control to the second time saving state and a production suggesting control to the second time saving state. It can improve the feeling. Based on this premise, the effect that notifies the control to the second time saving state is independent of whether the effect game in which the effect notifying the control to the second time saver state is executed is a jackpot effect game. Therefore, if the performance game in which the performance that notifies the control to the second time saving state is executed is a jackpot performance game, the player can be surprised. In addition, the production suggesting control to the second time saving state is executed regardless of whether or not the production game in which the production suggesting control to the second time saving state is executed is a jackpot production game. If the performance game in which the performance suggesting control to the second time saving state is executed is a jackpot performance game, the player can be surprised.

(2) According to this embodiment, whether or not the performance game in which the performance that notifies the control to the second time saving state is executed is a jackpot performance game is determined by the performance notifying the control to the second time saving state. Since it cannot be estimated from the performance mode, if the performance game in which the performance to notify the control to the second time saving state is executed is a jackpot performance game, the player can be surprised. In addition, it is impossible to infer whether the performance game in which the performance that suggests control to the second time-saving state is executed is a jackpot performance game from the performance mode of the performance that suggests control to the second time-saving state. If the performance game in which the performance suggesting control to the second time saving state is executed is a jackpot performance game, the player can be surprised.

(3) According to this embodiment, when power supply is cut off in a non-time saving state and then power supply is started, when the total number of special games counted by the main control CPU 30a is initialized, It is more difficult to control to the second time saving state than when the total number of games has not been initialized. For this reason, when the power supply is cut off in a non-time-saving state, and then the power supply is started and the total number of games has been initialized, the player can easily identify that it has been initialized. This may reduce the player's desire to play. In this embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in a non-time-saving manner and then the power supply is started, it is difficult for the player to identify whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized, which reduces the player's desire to play. The decrease can be suppressed.

(4) According to this embodiment, in a situation where power supply is cut off for a predetermined period and then power supply is started, part of the effect that suggests control to the second time saving state is regulated. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the game is being controlled to the second time saving state or that it is being controlled to the second time saving state. That is, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether the state of the gaming machine when power supply is started is advantageous to the player. When power supply is cut off and then power supply is started, a situation is assumed in which the game hall closes and the next business begins. Therefore, if the configuration is such that the player can easily recognize that the game machine is being controlled to the second time saving state, the player's desire to play may decrease depending on the state of the gaming machine when power supply is started. There is a risk that it will happen. In this embodiment, in a situation where power supply is cut off for a predetermined period and then power supply is started, a part of the effect that suggests control to the second time saving state is regulated, so that the player It is possible to suppress a decline in the desire of players to play.

(5) According to this embodiment, in a situation where the power supply is cut off for a predetermined period and then the power supply is started, the number of times the special game is executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is By restricting the execution of the suggested or informed effects, it is possible to further suppress a decrease in the player's desire to play.

(6) According to this embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the control is in the second time-saving state, there are fluctuation patterns that cannot be determined when the control is in the non-time-saving state. It is possible to improve the special feeling of being in a time-saving state. In addition, during at least a part of the period in which the first time saving state is controlled, the executable effects are different from at least a part of the period in which the second time saving state is controlled. It is possible to give a stronger impression that the time saving state and the second time saving state are different states.

(7) In this embodiment, the number of times the special game must be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is the same whether it is the first time saving game or the second time saving game. For this reason, even if a player does not know whether the previous jackpot game was the first time-saving winning game or the second time-saving winning game, the game balls used before the control is changed to the second time-saving state can be assumed.

(8) According to this embodiment, the second time saving state is controlled until a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, or even if the jackpot is not won, the special game is executed for the third specified upper limit number of times. Ru. Therefore, when controlled to the second time saving state, the player can expect that jackpots will be awarded until the third predetermined upper limit number of special games are executed.

(9) According to this embodiment, by issuing a warning regarding addiction depending on the situation, the warning can be effectively executed.
(10) According to this embodiment, by counting the number of game balls (valid balls) used in a game only in necessary situations, the load related to counting can be reduced.

(11) In this embodiment, when the power supply is cut off, it is assumed that the player is not playing a game. In this embodiment, in such a situation where no game is already being played, by restricting the execution of the effect that suggests control to the second time saving state, it is possible to give a surprise to the player who has newly started the game. I can do it.

(12) In this embodiment, a right-handed hit error and an unauthorized prize winning error are errors that may occur when the time saving state is not controlled. For this reason, if a right hit error notification or fraudulent prize winning error notification is being executed when being controlled to the second time saving state, the execution of the effect that notifies the control to the second time saving state is made by performing the error notification. If this is not allowed, there is a risk that the player will not be able to recognize that the second time saving state is being controlled, resulting in a disadvantage to the player. Although there is such a possibility, in this embodiment, even when the right hit error notification or the fraudulent prize winning error notification is in progress, the second time saving state is executed by executing an effect that notifies the control to the second time saving state. The player can be made aware that the game is controlled by the state. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged. In addition, in this embodiment, even when the right hit error notification or the fraudulent prize winning error notification is in progress, the control to the second time saving state can be performed by executing a production that suggests control to the second time saving state. The player can be made aware of this. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(13) According to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming confused by restricting the execution of the right-handed hit error notification during the special period.
(14) According to this embodiment, there is a situation in which it is possible to identify in advance that the special jackpot game will be controlled to the first time saving state because it is on hold, and a special game that is the trigger for counting the specific number of times. In a situation where it is possible to specify in advance that the control is to be put into a second time saving state due to being put on hold, the execution of the look-ahead performance (zone performance) is regulated according to the situation. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

(15) In this embodiment, if a special game with a jackpot is already on hold, it is assumed that the gaming state will change by being awarded a jackpot game before the newly put on hold special game is executed. be done. Further, for example, if a special game that triggers the cumulative number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a to reach a specific number is on hold, the control to the second time saving state is performed before the newly put on hold special game is executed. It is assumed that the gaming state changes as a result. In such a situation, it is possible to prevent player confusion by restricting the execution of the look-ahead performance (zone performance).

Note that the above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above embodiment, the number of triggers may be consecutive. In this case, if the remaining number of times the special game is executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is less than a predetermined number of times, a countdown effect may be performed every time the special game is executed. .

- In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, the effect (specific transition effect) that notifies the control to the second time saving state over a specific period may be regulated.

- In the above embodiment, the executable effects may be changed arbitrarily. For example, as an effect different from the various effects described above, an effect indicating that control is to be performed in the second time saving state may be made executable. Furthermore, for example, as an effect different from the various effects described above, an effect that notifies that the second time saving state is controlled may be made possible. Further, for example, as a different effect from the various effects described above, an effect indicating that the second time saving state is controlled may be made possible. Further, for example, as a performance different from the various performances described above, a performance that notifies that the second time saving state is controlled may be made possible. Furthermore, these other effects may be regulated or permitted for a specific period when power supply is cut off and then power supply is started.

- In the above embodiment, a zone effect is illustrated as an example of a pre-read effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any pre-read effect may be made executable.
- In the above embodiment, the errors that may occur when the second time saving state is not controlled may include another error in addition to or in place of the right-handed hit error and the fraudulent prize winning error. In this case, another error notification may be possible. Further, in this case, the other error notification may be restricted or allowed during the special period.

- In the embodiment described above, it may be determined whether or not to perform the game count display effect based on the result of a winning lottery drawn in the special game that is being executed. That is, it may be determined whether or not to perform the game count display performance based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a loss. Furthermore, when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, it may be determined whether or not to execute the jackpot based on the type of jackpot. Further, the game count display performance may be determined based on the result of a winning lottery drawn in the special game being executed. In other words, the performance mode of the game count display performance may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a loss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, the performance mode may be determined based on the type of jackpot.

- In the above embodiment, it may be determined whether or not to perform the countdown effect based on the result of a winning lottery drawn in the special game that is being executed. That is, whether or not to perform the countdown performance may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a loss. Furthermore, when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, it may be determined whether or not to execute the jackpot based on the type of jackpot. Further, the countdown performance may be determined based on the result of a winning lottery drawn in a special game that is being executed. That is, the countdown performance may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a loss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, the performance mode may be determined based on the type of jackpot.

- In the above embodiment, it may be determined whether or not to perform the specific transition performance based on the result of a winning lottery drawn in the special game that is being executed. That is, it may be determined whether or not to perform the specific transition performance based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a loss. Furthermore, when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, it may be determined whether or not to execute the jackpot based on the type of jackpot. Further, the performance mode of the specific transition performance may be determined based on the result of a winning lottery drawn in the special game being executed. That is, the performance mode of the specific transition performance may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot or a loss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot, the performance mode may be determined based on the type of jackpot.

- In the above embodiment, the production mode includes another production mode in addition to or in place of the normal production mode, first chance production mode, second chance production mode, third chance production mode, and variable probability production mode. It's okay. That is, the production mode in which the player can stay in each gaming state may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the type of performance mode that can be stayed in the first time saving state that is controlled after the end of the first time saving game is the type of performance mode that can be stayed in the first time saving state that is controlled after the end of the second time saving game. may be different from

- For example, there may be multiple types of presentation modes in which the player can stay in the low-reliability, non-time-saving state. In this case, some of the production modes that can be stayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state may be the same as some or all of the production modes that can be stayed in the first low-probability time-saving state (first time-saving state). Further, some of the production modes that can be stayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state may be the same as some or all of the production modes that can be stayed in the second low-probability time-saving state (second time-saving state). Also, some of the production modes that can be stayed in the low-probability non-time-saving state may be the same as some or all of the production modes that can be stayed in the high-probability, non-time-saving state.

- For example, there may be a plurality of types of production modes in which the user can stay in the first low-accuracy time-saving state. In this case, some of the production modes that can be stayed in the first low-accuracy time-saving state may be the same as some or all of the production modes that can be stayed in the second low-probability time-saving state (second time-saving state). . Further, some of the production modes that can be stayed in the first low-accuracy time-saving state may be the same as some or all of the production modes that can be stayed in the high-accuracy time-saving state.

- For example, there may be multiple types of production modes in which the player can stay in the second low-accuracy time-saving state. In this case, some of the production modes that can be stayed in the second low-accuracy time-saving state may be the same as some or all of the production modes that can be stayed in the high-accuracy time-saving state.

- In the above embodiment, when power supply is started, it may be reported whether the total number of games has been initialized. For example, in the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a may issue different notifications depending on whether an initialization command is input or a return command is input.

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

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

- In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the first time saving state (first low certainty time saving state), and then when the power supply is started and the cumulative number of games is initialized, the power supply is started. It may be possible to stay in the same production mode even when the cumulative number of games is not initialized when the game is played.

- In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the first time saving state (first low certainty time saving state), and then when the power supply is started and the cumulative number of games is initialized, the power supply is started. The same initial symbol combination may be displayed when the total number of games is not initialized.

- In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state), and then when the power supply is started, the total number of games is initialized, and the power supply is started. It may be possible to stay in the same production mode even when the cumulative number of games is not initialized when the game is played.

- In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state), and then when the power supply is started, the total number of games is initialized, and the power supply is started. The same initial symbol combination may be displayed when the total number of games is not initialized.

- In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the high-accuracy time saving state, and then the cumulative number of games is initialized when power supply is started, and the cumulative number of games is initialized when power supply is started. It may be possible to stay in the same production mode even when it is not initialized.

- In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the high-accuracy time saving state, and then the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started. The same initial symbol combination may be displayed even when the initialization is not performed.

- In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state) and then the power supply is started, it is possible to stay in different performance modes depending on the type of the previous jackpot game. It may be. For example, the main control CPU 30a may output different state designation commands depending on the type of the previous jackpot game when power supply is started.

- In the above embodiment, it may be suggested that the cumulative number of games has been initialized when power supply is started. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an initialization command during power-on processing, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can specify that the total number of games has been initialized (hereinafter referred to as initialization information) in the sub-control RAM 31c. Make me remember. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may decide whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, and the mode of effect in the case of execution, based on the initialization information.

- In the above embodiment, the total number of games may be suggested or notified. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may play a special game during the period from the start of power supply until the start of the first jackpot game, regardless of whether the total number of games has been initialized when power supply is started. Notify the number of executions. Further, after the first jackpot game, the number of executions of the special game may be notified during the period from the end of the jackpot game until the start of the next jackpot game. In this case, the number of executions of the special game in each period may be displayed on the image display device 11, or may be notified by a device other than the image display device 11.

- In the above embodiment, it is possible to perform a preliminary effect that suggests or notifies in advance that the second time saving state will be controlled when the difference between the total number of games and the specific number of games becomes a predetermined number of times. It's okay. That is, when controlled to the second time saving state, advance notification is performed, while when controlled to the first time saving state, advance notification may not be performed. For example, the preliminary performance may be a performance that suggests or informs the difference between the total number of games played and a specific number of games played. In addition, in the case where the preliminary performance is configured to be executable, the preliminary performance may be executed over a plurality of performance games. In this case, in the preliminary performance, a predetermined number of games may be continuously suggested or announced, or a difference between the total number of games after the change and the specific number of games may be suggested or announced.

- In the above embodiment, in the first time saving state, it may be possible to notify the difference (remaining number of times) between the specified upper limit number of times and the number of times the special game has been executed after being controlled to the first time saving state. In this case, the remaining number of times is the number of times that indicates a controllable period in the first time saving state.

- In the above embodiment, in the second time saving state, it may be possible to notify the difference (remaining number of times) between the specified upper limit number of times and the number of times the special game has been executed after being controlled to the second time saving state. In this case, the remaining number of times is the number of times that indicates a controllable period to the second time saving state.

When the remaining number of times in the first time saving state and the remaining number of times in the second time saving state can be notified, when the remaining number of times is greater than the first specified upper limit number of times and the second specified upper limit number of times, the remaining number of times is It can be said that this is an effect that suggests or informs that the time is being controlled to be shortened.

- In the above embodiment, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may have the same opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery.

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

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

- In the above embodiment, the second starting port 13 as the specific ball entry port may be provided in any region of the gaming area YBa. For example, the second starting port 13 may be provided in the left area of the gaming area YBa. In this case, in the time saving state, it is recommended to fire the game ball into the left area. For this reason, it is preferable that the hitting method notification in the time-saving state be a notification that urges the player to shoot the game ball toward the left area.

- In the above-mentioned embodiment, multiple types of playing method notifications may be executed at the same time. In this case, it is preferable that at least some of the notifications are the same in the first time saving state and the second time saving state.

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

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

- In the above embodiment, each symbol combination may be changed arbitrarily. For example, part or all of the symbol combination for time saving and the symbol combination for probability change may be the same.

- In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be able to execute left-handed notification that suggests (instructs) to fire the game ball toward the left area. For example, the left-handed notification indicates that the situation changes from a situation where it is recommended to fire the game ball toward the right area to a situation where it is recommended to fire the game ball toward the left area. It is a good idea to take this as an opportunity. Specifically, when the control is in the first time saving state or the second time saving state, and the special game is executed for the specified maximum number of times before the next jackpot game is awarded, It would be good if it were implemented. At this time, if the specified upper limit number of special games is a jackpot special game, the jackpot game will be awarded after the specified upper limit number of special games are executed, so left-handed notification should not be executed. It's good to do that. That is, when the control is in the first time saving state or the second time saving state, the specified upper limit number of special games are executed before the next jackpot game is awarded, and the specified upper limit number of special games are executed. It is preferable that the left-handed hit notification is executed when the game is not a special game with a jackpot. In addition, when configuring the left-handed hit notification to be executable, when the control is in the first time saving state, the trigger is triggered when the specified upper limit number of special games are executed before the next jackpot game is awarded. and when it is controlled in the second time saving state and is triggered by the specified upper limit number of special games being played before the next jackpot game is awarded. , may be the same notification mode, or may be different notification modes.

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

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be changed arbitrarily.
- In the embodiment described above, the second time saving state may be controlled in response to the end of the special game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may determine whether the specific transition condition is satisfied when the special game ends.

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

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

- In the above embodiment, if the cumulative number of games (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) has not been initialized after the specific transition condition has been met, the specific transition condition is met when power supply starts. may be notified. In this case, the notification may be performed until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is met) is initialized.

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

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

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

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

- It may be configured such that a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game (for example, a small winning RUSH) can occur. For example, a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game may be an advantageous state compared to a high base state.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modification examples will be described.
(b) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is given after the end of the special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, there is a specific starting slot into which a game ball can enter, and an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery; a special game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery; a jackpot game providing means for awarding the jackpot game; A specific ball entering state in which the operating state can be taken, and a non-specific ball entering state in which the rate at which the actuating means takes the operating state is lower than the specific ball entering state, or the actuating means continues to take the non-actuating state. a ball entering state control means capable of controlling the ball entering state; a game counting means capable of counting the number of times the special game is executed in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied; and a performance game executed in response to the special game. and a performance execution means for performing a performance, the specific ball entering state includes a first specific ball entering state and a second specific ball entering state, and the first specific ball entering state includes a first specific ball entering state and a second specific ball entering state. The specific ball entry state is controlled with the end of the jackpot game as a trigger, the second specific ball entry state is controlled with the game counting means counting a specific number of times, and the performance includes: A production that notifies that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, a production that notifies that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and a production that suggests that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state. There is a special performance that is at least one of the following: A gaming machine characterized in that the game is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery drawn in the special game corresponding to the predetermined performance game.

(b) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is given after the end of the special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, there is a specific starting slot into which the game ball can enter, and an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery; a fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the special game can be specified based on the result of the winning lottery; A special game execution means for executing the game, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, a specific ball entering state in which the actuation means can take the actuation state, and a rate at which the actuation means takes the actuation state is set as described above. A ball entering state control means capable of controlling a ball entering state that is lower than a specific ball entering state or a non-specific ball entering state in which the operating means continues to take the non-operating state, and in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied. , a game counting means capable of counting the number of executions of the special game; a performance game execution means capable of executing a performance game corresponding to the special game; a performance execution means for performing a performance; and a performance execution means for controlling transition of performance modes. mode control means for controlling the jackpot game, the specific ball entering state includes a first specific ball entering state and a second specific ball entering state, and the first specific ball entering state includes Control is triggered by the end of the game, the second specific ball entering state is controlled by the game counting means counting a specific number of times, and the performance is controlled by the second specific ball entering state. a production that notifies that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, a production that suggests that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and a production that indicates that the second specific ball entry state is controlled. There is a special performance that is at least one of the effects that suggests that the game has been played, and the special performance is a performance that is started during the execution of a predetermined performance game, and the special performance is a performance that is started during the execution of a predetermined performance game, and in a special game corresponding to the predetermined performance game. A variation pattern that is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery that is derived and can be determined when controlled to the second specific ball entering state, and a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when controlled to the non-specific ball entering state. A variation pattern that is partially or completely different, and includes at least a part of the period in which the ball is controlled in the second specific ball entering state and a period in which it is controlled in the first specific ball entering state. A gaming machine characterized in that executable performances are different from at least a part of the period.

(c) The number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means is initialized by the execution of the jackpot game, and the number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means is initialized by the execution of the jackpot game, and from the end of the first jackpot game among the jackpot games, the game counting means The number of times the special game is executed until the number of times the special game is counted is the same as the number of times the special game is executed from the end of the second jackpot game among the jackpot games until the game counting means counts the specific number of times. It's okay.

(d) When the second specific ball entering state is controlled, a second ball is established when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the second specific ball entering state. The second specific ball entering state may end when at least one of the first condition and the second condition, which is established upon winning a jackpot in the winning lottery, is satisfied.

(e) The effect executing means executes a warning regarding the addictive state when controlled to the first specific ball entering state, and calls attention to the user when the player is controlled to the second specific ball entering state. It may also be possible to prevent the alert from being issued.

(f) During the execution of a predetermined performance game, in a situation where it has been decided that the special performance will be executed in the performance game, and in a situation where the special performance has not yet been executed, the power supply is cut off. Then, when power supply is started, execution of the special effect may be restricted.

(g) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is given after the end of the special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, there is a specific starting slot into which the game ball can enter, and an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery; a special game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery; a jackpot game providing means for awarding the jackpot game; A specific ball entering state in which the operating state can be taken, and a non-specific ball entering state in which the rate at which the actuating means takes the operating state is lower than the specific ball entering state, or the actuating means continues to take the non-actuating state. a game counting means capable of counting the number of executions of the special game in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied; a performance execution means for performing a performance; and a notification means for performing notification, the specific ball entering state includes a first specific ball entering state and a second specific ball entering state, and the first specific ball entering state includes the jackpot state. The control is triggered by the end of the game, the second specific ball entering state is controlled by the game counting means counting a specific number of times, and the performance is controlled by the second specific ball entering state. a production that notifies that the second specific ball entry state is controlled, a production that suggests that the second specific ball entry state is controlled, and a production that suggests that the second specific ball entry state is controlled. There is a special performance that is at least one of the performances that suggest that the ball is being controlled in the non-specific entering state, and the error includes a special error that may occur when the ball is controlled in the non-specific entering state, and the special error is The special error notification is triggered by the occurrence of the special error notification, and the special error notification is terminated by the elapse of a predetermined notification time after the special error notification is started, and the special error notification is started. The gaming machine is characterized in that execution of the special performance is permitted even during a period from when the notification time elapses.

(H) Execution of the special error notification may be restricted during a special period when the game counting means counts a specific number of times.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine, 11... Image display device, 30... Main control board, 30a... CPU for main control, 30b... ROM for main control, 30c... RAM for main control, 31... Sub-control board, 31a... For sub-control CPU, 31b... ROM for sub-control, 31c... RAM for sub-control.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine where a winning game is awarded after the end of the special game in which the winning lottery result is derived, in the case of winning in a winning lottery,
a first starting port as a starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a second starting port as a starting port into which a game ball can enter;
an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port;
Lottery means for executing the winning lottery when a game ball enters the starting hole;
special game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery;
a holding means for holding the special game;
a winning game awarding means for awarding the winning game;
A specific game state in which a second special game, which is a special game from which the result of the winning lottery that is executed triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting slot, can be executed; a gaming state control means capable of controlling a non-specific gaming state in which it is difficult to execute the second special game or in which the second special game is not executed;
a game counting means capable of counting the number of times the special game is executed;
a performance execution means for performing the performance;
A performance game execution means capable of executing a performance game corresponding to the special game,
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state that is controlled when the winning game ends, and a second specific gaming state that is controlled when the game counting means counts a specific number of times. can be,
The above performance includes
a special performance that is at least one of a performance that notifies that the second specific gaming state is controlled, and a performance that suggests that the second specific gaming state is controlled;
There is a look-ahead effect that targets a pending special game and informs or suggests the expected winning level of the special game.
When the special game that triggers the game counting means to count a specific number of times is on hold, regardless of the result of the winning lottery drawn in the special game, among the special games to be executed after the special game, Execution of a look-ahead effect for a special game executed based on the result of a winning lottery executed at least when a game ball enters the first starting slot is regulated for a specific period,
The special performance executed during a predetermined period is a performance that suggests or informs the number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second specific gaming state,
After being controlled to the second specific gaming state, the power supply is cut off and then when the power supply is started, if the number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means has not been initialized; , capable of informing that the game counting means has already counted the specific number of times ;
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance mode of the special performance is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery drawn in the special game corresponding to the predetermined performance game .