JP7450988B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, is configured to be controllable into a plurality of types of gaming states (for example, Patent Document 1). Some of these gaming machines are configured to be able to be controlled to a specific state (for example, a time-saving state) in which it is easier to enter a game ball into a predetermined starting port than in a normal state.

JP 2019-115547 Publication

In recent years, it has been desired to improve the game's interest by devising more control over the game state.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that is capable of awarding a specific winning game after a winning lottery result becomes a winning result, and includes a gaming state control means that controls the gaming state, and an effect execution means that executes the effect. and a production control means for controlling the production execution means, and the gaming state includes a normal state and a specific state in which it is easier to enter a game ball into a predetermined starting opening than in the normal state. , in a situation where the specific winning game is awarded, a specific condition for ending the specific state can be established, and the specific condition includes a first specific condition and a second specific condition. If the first specific condition is satisfied, the specific state is ended at a timing before the start of the specific winning game, and if the second specific condition is met, at least until the start of the specific winning game. A situation in which the specific state does not end, the specific state is subsequently ended, and the specific winning game is started after the specific state ends due to the establishment of the first specific condition, and the second specific condition is satisfied. It is possible to make the degree of advantage of control regarding the gaming state different between a situation in which the specific winning game is started in the specific state due to establishment, and a situation in which the specific winning game is awarded, and In a situation where either the first specific condition or the second specific condition is satisfied, the performance execution means may execute a specific performance, and the specific performance may be performed in one specific winning game. It is a performance that suggests or announces a profit that exceeds the profit that can be given based on the performance, and the performance execution means may execute the specific performance multiple times in an advantageous period, and the start condition of the advantageous period is: The condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied in a situation where the normal state is controlled to the specific state, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied in a situation where the specific state is controlled to the normal state, and the effect execution means: A special performance may be performed, and the gist is that the special performance is a performance that suggests or informs of a profit that exceeds the profit suggested or announced by the specific performance .

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

It is a front view showing a pachinko game machine. It is a front view showing a game board. It is an explanatory diagram showing the characteristics of each game state. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of small winning symbols of the first special symbol, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of small winning symbols of the second special symbol. It is an explanatory diagram showing termination conditions of each time saving state when the time saving state is controlled after a jackpot game. (a) is a timing chart showing an example of transition of the gaming state when the game ending condition or the first small winning ending condition is satisfied, and (b) is a timing chart showing the game state when the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. 5 is a timing chart showing an example of state transition. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (a) to (c) are explanatory diagrams showing types of variation patterns. It is an explanatory diagram showing a transition mode of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of performances executed during a small winning game and a jackpot game. (a) to (k) are explanatory diagrams showing examples of execution modes of various performances executed during the small hit game and the jackpot game. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams showing examples of execution modes of various effects executed during execution of the special game. (a) to (h) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the flow of effects performed as the game progresses. (a) to (g) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the flow of effects performed as the game progresses.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body capable of performing a performance (hereinafter referred to as a movable body performance) by a predetermined action. The movable body of this embodiment includes a first performance movable body EK1 and a second performance movable body EK2. The first performance movable body EK1 and the second performance movable body EK2 can be understood as means capable of performing predetermined operations. In this embodiment, the first performance movable body EK1 and the second performance movable body EK2 are an example of a performance execution means that executes a performance. The pachinko game machine 10 includes an actuator (not shown) that operates each movable body. The first performance movable body EK1 is configured to be movable within the range from the original position of the first performance movable body EK1 to the performance position of the first performance movable body EK1 by the operation of an actuator. The second performance movable body EK2 is configured to be movable within the range from the original position of the second performance movable body EK2 to the performance position of the second performance movable body EK2 by the operation of an actuator.

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

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

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB that is visible to the player.
The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display section 13a. The first special symbol display section 13a is capable of executing a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the first special symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display section 13b. The second special symbol display section 13b is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally a second special symbol is fixedly and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the results of a special winning lottery to be described later. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b can be understood as means for displaying special symbols.

In the following explanation, the special winning lottery of the first special symbol will be abbreviated as "first special winning lottery", and the special winning lottery of the second special symbol will be abbreviated as "second special winning lottery". Further, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as a "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as a "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game." In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed symbol changes over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the symbol, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

Special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b include small winning symbols and losing symbols. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In this embodiment, when a small winning is won in the special winning lottery, a small winning symbol is derived in a special game, and a small winning game is awarded after the end of the special game. The details of the small winning game will be described later. In this embodiment, winning a small prize in the special winning lottery corresponds to the result of the special winning lottery becoming a specific result. On the other hand, if a small hit is not won in the special winning lottery, a losing symbol is derived in the special game. That is, in the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b of this embodiment, it is possible to execute a special game in which the special symbols are varied and stopped based on the result of the special winning lottery.

The information display device 13 includes a first special reservation display section 13c. The first special suspension display section 13c displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games will be referred to as "first special pending number." In this embodiment, the upper limit of the first special reservation number is "4". Although details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured not to suspend execution of the second special game.

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

The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display section 13e. The normal suspension display section 13e displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the normal game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following explanation, the number of pending normal games will be referred to as the "normal pending number." In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is "4". Note that each display section in the information display device 13 does not need to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. The information display device 13 may also include a right-handed display section that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed play" and a round display section that notifies the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

A plurality of winning holes into which game balls can enter are formed on the game board YB. The plurality of winning holes open in the gaming area YBa. The plurality of winning holes include a first starting winning hole 14, a second starting winning hole 15, a first big winning hole 18, a second big winning hole 20, and a general winning hole 22. The plurality of winning holes may include a winning hole different from these winning holes.

The first starting winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the awarding conditions for the prize ball and the suspension conditions for the first special game. As an example, the number of prize balls (number of prize balls) awarded when the ball enters the first starting prize opening 14 is "1". As an example, the first starting prize opening 14 is located below the effect display device 12. The first starting prize opening 14 is always opened so that a game ball can enter the ball. The game board YB includes a first starting prize sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that enters the first starting winning hole 14 (see FIG. 7).

The second starting winning hole 15 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding the prize ball and the conditions for executing the second special game. In this embodiment, the second starting prize opening 15 corresponds to a predetermined starting opening. As an example, the number of prize balls awarded when the ball enters the second starting winning hole 15 is "1". As an example, the second starting prize opening 15 is located on the right side of the effect display device 12. The game board YB includes a second starting winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening 15 (see FIG. 7).

The game board YB includes a normal opening/closing piece 16, which is exemplified in the shape of a door. The normal opening/closing piece 16 has two states: an open state in which the second starting prize opening 15 is opened so that game balls can enter, and a closed state in which the second starting winning opening 15 is closed so that game balls cannot enter. and can be taken. That is, in this embodiment, the normal opening/closing piece 16 can be understood as a means that can take an open state in which the second starting prize opening 15 is opened and a closed state in which the second starting winning opening 15 is closed. The normal opening/closing piece 16 is always in a closed state, and operates in an open state when a normal winning game occurs. That is, the second starting prize opening 15 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a normal winning game occurs. The game board YB includes a first solenoid SL1 as a means for operating the normal opening/closing piece 16 (see FIG. 7).

In an example of the present embodiment, the second starting prize opening 15 opens upward in the gaming area YBa. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the normal opening/closing piece 16 is in the open state, all or substantially all of the game balls that have reached the space 15a directly above the second starting prize opening 15 enter the second starting winning opening 15. Ball. That is, when the normal opening/closing piece 16 is in the open state, the game ball does not or hardly flows into the area downstream of the second starting prize opening 15 in the gaming area YBa. On the other hand, the normal opening/closing piece 16 closes the second starting prize opening 15 by being in the closed state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the normal opening/closing piece 16 is in the closed state, the game ball rolls on the normal opening/closing piece 16, and the game ball rolls on the downstream side of the second starting prize opening 15 in the gaming area YBa. can flow into the area of In this way, the normal opening/closing piece 16 can be understood as a means for allowing and preventing the game ball from flowing down to the area downstream of the second starting prize opening 15 in the gaming area YBa.

The first big winning hole 18 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding the prize ball. In this embodiment, the first big winning hole 18 corresponds to a special winning hole. As an example, the number of prize balls awarded when the ball enters the first grand prize opening 18 is "15". As an example, the first big prize opening 18 is located in an area downstream of the second start winning opening 15 in the gaming area YBa. In addition, in principle, the game area YBa is blocked by obstacles such as nails and walls so that only the game balls that have passed through the space 15a directly above the second start winning hole 15 can reach the first big winning hole 18. A road is formed. The game board YB includes a first count sensor SE3 that detects the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 (see FIG. 7).

The game board YB includes a first special opening/closing piece 19 which is, for example, in the shape of a door. The first special opening/closing piece 19 has an open state in which the first grand prize opening 18 is opened so that game balls can enter, and a closed state in which the first major prize opening 18 is closed so that game balls cannot enter. It can be in a closed state. That is, in this embodiment, the first special opening/closing piece 19 can be grasped as a means that can take an open state in which the first big winning opening 18 is opened and a closed state in which the first big winning opening 18 is closed. The first special opening/closing piece 19 is always in a closed state, and operates in an open state when a small winning game occurs. That is, the first big prize opening 18 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a small winning game occurs. The game board YB includes a second solenoid SL2 as a means for operating the first special opening/closing piece 19 (see FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, in the small winning game, the first big winning hole 18 is opened, and the game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 18 is detected by the first count sensor SE3, which is the condition for awarding the prize ball. holds true. Therefore, in the small winning game, it is possible to obtain a number of prize balls corresponding to the number of game balls detected by the first count sensor SE3.

A passage 26 is provided at the back of the first big prize opening 18 through which the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 18 can pass. The passage 26 branches at a branching portion 27 into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b. The branching part 27 is provided with a distribution shutter 28 that distributes the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 to the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b by the operation of the fourth solenoid SL4 (see FIG. 7). ing. The distribution shutter 28 operates so as to have a first state in which the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 are distributed to the first passage 26a, and a second state in which they are distributed to the second passage 26b. The distribution shutter 28 operates according to a predetermined operation pattern when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied.

The first passage 26a is provided with a specific passing sensor SE5 (see FIG. 7) that detects a game ball passing through the specific area 29 in the first passage 26a. The specific area 29 is a so-called V area. The specific passage sensor SE5 can be grasped as a means for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area 29 among the game balls that entered the first big prize opening 18. Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, when the first big winning hole 18 is opened in a small winning game, the game ball that entered the first big winning hole 18 is placed in a specific area in the first passage 26a. 29 and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, the jackpot is triggered, and a jackpot game occurs.

The second big winning hole 20 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding the prize ball. As an example, the number of prize balls awarded when the ball enters the second grand prize opening 20 is "15". As an example, the second big winning hole 20 is located below the first big winning hole 18. The game board YB is equipped with a second count sensor SE4 that detects the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 20 (see FIG. 7).

The game board YB includes a second special opening/closing piece 21 having a door shape, for example. The second special opening/closing piece 21 has an open state in which the second grand prize opening 20 is opened so that game balls can enter, and a closed state in which the second major prize opening 20 is closed so that game balls cannot enter. It can be in a closed state. The second special opening/closing piece 21 is always in a closed state, and operates in an open state when a jackpot game occurs. That is, when a jackpot game occurs, the second jackpot opening 20 is opened so that a game ball can be entered. The game board YB includes a third solenoid SL3 as a means for operating the second special opening/closing piece 21 (see FIG. 7). In this embodiment, in the jackpot game, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened, and the second count sensor SE4 detects the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 20, so that the condition for awarding the prize ball is set. To establish. Therefore, in the jackpot game, it is possible to obtain a number of prize balls corresponding to the number of game balls detected by the second count sensor SE4.

The general winning hole 22 is a winning hole into which game balls are inserted in order to satisfy conditions for awarding prize balls. As an example, the number of prize balls awarded when the ball enters the general winning hole 22 is "5". As an example, there are a plurality of general winning holes 22 below the second big winning hole 20. The general winning hole 22 is always opened so that game balls can be entered. The game board YB includes a general winning sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 22 (see FIG. 7).

The game board YB includes a gate 23. As an example, the gate 23 is located above the second starting prize opening 15. A gate opening 23a is formed in the gate 23. The gate opening 23a is always opened so that game balls can enter the game ball. The gate 23 includes a gate sensor SE7 that detects a game ball that has entered the gate opening 23a (see FIG. 7). The gate 23a is a ball entry port through which a game ball enters in order to satisfy the hold condition of the normal game. Even if a game ball enters the gate 23a, the conditions for awarding a prize ball are not satisfied.

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

By operating the firing handle HD and adjusting the firing strength of the game ball, the player can separately hit the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a. A first starting prize opening 14 is opened on the first route R1 (left side region R1a). For this reason, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak, the game ball tends to flow down the left side region R1a, and there is a possibility that the ball enters the first starting prize opening 14. On the second route R2 (right side area R2a), the gate opening 23a, the second starting winning opening 15, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, and the general winning opening 22 are opened in order from the upstream. ing. Therefore, when the firing strength is adjusted to be strong and the game ball is fired, the game ball tends to flow down the right side area R2a, and the second starting prize opening 15, the first big winning opening 18, and the second big winning opening 20 , there is a possibility that the ball will enter the general winning hole 22 or the gate 23a.

In particular, in this embodiment, the first big prize opening 18 opens downstream from the second starting prize opening 15 in the gaming area YBa. In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, only the game balls that have passed through the space 15a directly above the second start winning hole 15 can reach the first big winning hole 18 in the second path R2 (right side area R2a). It is configured. Therefore, in order for the game ball to reach the first big winning hole 18, it is necessary to pass the game ball through the space 15a directly above the second starting winning hole 15 without letting it enter the second starting winning hole 15. . In addition, among the game balls flowing down the second route R2, the game balls that have passed through the space 15a directly above the second starting prize hole 15 and the game balls that have not passed through the space 15a directly above the second starting prize hole 20. Any of these can be reached.

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a normal state and a time saving state as gaming states in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is different. The time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state. The time saving state of this embodiment is a state in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is short compared to the normal state. The first time saving state is a state in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is shorter than the second time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the special game is shorter in the order of normal state>second time saving state>first time saving state.

Moreover, the time saving state of this embodiment is a state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting prize opening 15 is high compared to the normal state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the time saving state is a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of game balls into the second starting winning hole 15 is improved compared to the normal state. The time-saving state of this embodiment increases the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting winning hole 15, and from the viewpoint that it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning hole 15, the time saving state is more advantageous than the normal state. It is advantageous for people. In this embodiment, the time saving state corresponds to a specific state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting prize opening 15 than in the normal state. In this embodiment, the first time saving state corresponds to the first specific state, and the second time saving state corresponds to the second specific state.

The rate of entry of game balls into the second starting winning hole 15 can be improved by changing the winning probability of the normal winning lottery to a higher probability than in the normal state. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the regular lottery in the normal state is "0%". That is, in the normal state of this embodiment, there is no normal winning in the normal winning lottery. For this reason, in the normal state of this embodiment, a normal winning game does not occur and the second starting prize opening 15 is not opened, so a game ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening 15. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the regular lottery in the time saving state is "100%". That is, in the time-saving state of this embodiment, the player always wins the normal winning lottery. Therefore, in the time saving state of this embodiment, since a normal winning game is generated and the second starting prize opening 15 is opened, a game ball can be entered into the second starting winning opening 15.

And, since the time saving state of this embodiment is a state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting winning hole 15 is higher than that in the normal state, the game ball reaches the first big winning hole 18. This can be said to be a difficult situation. In addition, in this specification, the state where it is difficult for the game ball to reach the first big winning hole 18 is intended to include the state where the game ball cannot reach the first big winning hole 18. In particular, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the time is shortened, all or substantially all of the game balls that are about to pass through the space 15a directly above the second starting winning hole 15 It is configured so that the game ball does not reach the first grand prize opening 18 or is extremely difficult to reach by entering the ball. For this reason, during a small winning game, if the gaming state is controlled to a time-saving state, even if the first big winning hole 18 is opened in the small winning game, the game ball enters the first big winning hole 18. It is difficult to let the ball enter the ball, or it is impossible to let the ball enter the ball. In this way, when the game state during a small winning game is controlled to be a time saving state, in the small winning game, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big prize opening 18 and to enter the game ball into the specific area 29. It is virtually impossible to pass.

On the other hand, in the normal state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, since the normal winning lottery is not won and the normal winning game is not awarded, the second starting prize opening 15 is not opened. It is configured so that it can pass through the space 15a directly above the second starting winning hole 15 and reach the first big winning hole 18. For this reason, during a small winning game, when the control is in the normal state, the game ball may reach the first large winning hole 18 when the first large winning hole 18 is opened in the small winning game. , the game ball can be detected by the specific passing sensor SE5. In this way, in the small winning game, if the game state is controlled to the normal state, it is easier to or can cause the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 18. Therefore, the normal state of the present embodiment is more advantageous for the player than the time-saving state in that the game ball easily enters the first big prize opening 18 in the small winning game.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the machine is controlled to the normal state during the small winning game, the specific passing It can be said that the normal opening/closing piece 16 is operated in an operation mode in which the game ball is easily detected by the sensor SE5. In other words, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the small winning game is controlled to the normal state, the small winning game is controlled to the short time state during the small winning game. In this case, the game ball is easily detected by the specific passing sensor SE5.

Here, in order to configure so that all the game balls that are about to pass through the space 15a directly above the second starting winning opening 15 enter the second starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 15 must be opened and closed normally. It is preferable that the time during which the ball is closed by the piece 16 is shorter than the time required for the game ball to roll and pass over the normally closed opening/closing piece 16.

The time required for the game ball to roll and pass over the closed normal opening/closing piece 16 is determined by, for example, the length of the normal opening/closing piece 16 along the rolling direction (progressing direction) of the game ball, and the horizontal It is determined by the angle at which the normal opening/closing piece 16 is inclined with respect to the direction, the friction coefficient of the member that comes into contact when the game ball rolls on the normal opening/closing piece 16, etc. If the length of the normal opening/closing piece 16 along the rolling direction of the game ball is increased, the distance the gaming ball moves on the normal opening/closing piece 16 becomes longer, so the game ball can roll on the normal opening/closing piece 16. It takes longer to move and pass. If the angle at which the normal opening/closing piece 16 is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction is made smaller, the advancing speed of the game ball will be slower than when the angle of inclination is large. It takes longer to roll over the top. If you increase the friction coefficient of the members that come into contact when the game ball rolls on the normal opening/closing piece 16, the game ball will decelerate, so the game ball will roll and pass on the normal opening/closing piece 16. The time required will be longer.

In addition, the time during which the second starting prize opening 15 is closed includes, for example, the probability of a game ball entering the gate 23a, the winning probability of a normal winning lottery, the fluctuating time of a normal game, the second starting prize in a normal winning game, etc. It is determined by the opening time of the prize opening 15, etc. If the probability of the game ball entering the gate 23a is increased, the frequency with which the normal winning lottery is executed will be increased, and the time during which the second starting prize opening 15 is closed will be shortened. If the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is increased, the time from the end of the normal winning game to winning the next normal winning lottery becomes shorter, so that the time during which the second starting prize opening 15 is closed becomes shorter. If the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, the time from when the normal winning lottery is won to when the normal winning game is generated is shortened, so that the time during which the second starting prize opening 15 is closed is shortened. If the opening time of the second starting winning hole 15 in the normal winning game is increased, the time during which the second starting winning hole 15 is closed becomes shorter.

Next, the winning probability of the special winning lottery in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
In this embodiment, the probability of winning a small win is different between the first special winning lottery and the second special winning lottery. As an example, the probability of winning a small prize in the second special winning lottery is higher than the probability of winning a small winning in the first special winning lottery. Specifically, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the small prize in the first special winning lottery is 1/300. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the small prize in the second special winning lottery is 1/1. That is, in the second special winning lottery of this embodiment, the small winning lottery is always won.

Next, a small winning game in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The small winning game starts when a predetermined interval time has elapsed after the end of the special game in which the small winning symbols were derived. In the small winning game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined opening time. For example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance indicating the start of a small winning game. The small winning game is a round game in which the first big prize opening 18 is opened so that a game ball can be entered after the opening time has elapsed. That is, in this embodiment, when a small win is won in the special winning lottery, a small win game is generated in which the first large prize opening 18 is opened after a small win symbol is derived in the special game. In the small winning game, the first big prize opening is triggered when a ball entry condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, or a time elapsed condition in which a predetermined upper limit time passes. 18 will be closed. That is, in this embodiment, the first special opening/closing piece 19 operates in the open state during the small winning game, and operates in the closed state when the ball entry condition or the time elapsed condition is satisfied. Further, in this embodiment, a predetermined performance is performed during the round game. For example, the predetermined performance is a round performance indicating that a round game in which the first big prize opening 18 is opened is being executed. After that, in the small winning game, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined ending time. For example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that indicates the end of the small winning game. Then, the small winning game ends as the ending time elapses. The small winning game is an example of a winning game and a specific winning game.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be explained. In this embodiment, the jackpot game is started after the small win game ends on the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 29 (specific passage sensor SE5) in the first passage 26a in the small win game.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined opening time. For example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance indicating the start of a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the second jackpot 20 is opened so that a game ball can enter is played up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is ended when a first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the game ball or a second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened upon the start of the round game, and is closed upon the end of the round game. That is, in this embodiment, the second special opening/closing piece 21 operates to the open state when the round game starts, and operates to the closed state when the round game ends. In this embodiment, a predetermined performance is performed during a round game. For example, the predetermined performance is a round performance that indicates that a round game in which the second big prize opening 20 is opened is being executed. When the final round game ends, in the jackpot game, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined ending time. For example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that indicates the end of the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot game ends as the ending time elapses. A jackpot game is an example of a winning game.

Next, types of hits in this embodiment will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of small winning symbols as special symbols. A type of small winning game is determined for each of the plurality of types of small winning symbols. The types of small winning symbols can also be understood as the types of small winnings. In this embodiment, the small winning symbols of the first special symbol and the small winning symbol of the second special symbol include a plurality of predetermined types of small winning symbols, respectively.

The small winning symbols of the first special symbol are classified into three groups: special symbol ZA, special symbol ZB, and special symbol ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of first special symbols, 10 kinds of small winning symbols are special symbols ZA, 50 kinds of small winning symbols are special symbols ZB, and 40 kinds of small winning symbols are special symbols ZB. The small winning symbols are classified into special symbols ZC. In the following explanation, a small hit based on a small winning pattern classified as a special pattern ZA will be referred to as a "small hit ZA", a small winning based on a small winning pattern classified as a special pattern ZB as a "small winning ZB", and a special pattern ZC. A small win based on the small winning symbols classified as ``small win ZC'' is indicated.

The small winning symbols of the second special symbol are classified into three groups: special symbol Za, special symbol Zb, and special symbol Zc at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of small winning symbols of the second special symbol, 60 kinds of small winning symbols are the special symbol Za, 10 kinds of the small winning symbols are the special symbol Zb, and 30 kinds of the small winning symbols are the special symbol Zb. The small winning symbols are classified into special symbols Zc. In the following explanation, a small hit based on a small winning pattern classified as a special pattern Za is called a "small win Za", a small win based on a small winning pattern classified as a special pattern Zb is called a "small win Zb", and a special pattern Zc The small win based on the small win pattern classified into is indicated as "small win Zc".

In the small winning game of this embodiment, the distribution shutter 28 operates in the same operation pattern regardless of the type of small winning game. In this operation pattern, the distributing shutter 28 operates in such a manner that the game ball that enters the first large prize opening 18 in the small winning game can pass through the first passage 26a. In other words, in the small winning game of this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first large prize opening 18 can pass through the first passage 26a. Specifically, the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28 in this embodiment is an operation pattern in which it operates in the first state with the start of the small winning game and operates in the second state with the end of the small winning game. . Therefore, the game ball that enters the first big prize opening 18 during the small winning game basically passes through the specific area 29 in the first passage 26a and is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5. In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the specific area 29 in the small winning game and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, it becomes a jackpot, and the jackpot game occurs after the small winning game ends.

In the following explanation, a small winning game based on the small winning ZA may be referred to as a "small winning game ZA", and a jackpot game that occurs when the game ball passes through the specific area 29 in the small winning game ZA is referred to as "a small winning game ZA". It may be indicated as "Jackpot Game ZA". Similarly, the small winning games based on the small winnings of small winning ZB, small winning ZC, small winning Za, small winning Zb, and small winning Zc are respectively called ``small winning game ZB'', ``small winning game ZC'', and ``small winning game ZC''. They may be indicated as "Small winning game Za", "Small winning game Zb", and "Small winning game Zc". The small winning game Za is an example of the first specific winning game. The small winning game Zb is an example of the second specific winning game. The small winning game Zc is an example of the third specific winning game. Furthermore, the jackpot game that occurs when the game ball passes through the specific area 29 in each small winning game of small winning game ZB, small winning game ZC, small winning game Za, small winning game Zb, and small winning game Zc. , may be indicated as "Jackpot Game ZB", "Jackpot Game ZC", "Jackpot Game Za", "Jackpot Game Zb", and "Jackpot Game Zc", respectively. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to award small winning games according to the results of the special winning lottery.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot games ZA, ZB, ZC, Za, and Zb, nine times is set as the upper limit number of round games. Therefore, when a jackpot game is generated based on the small winnings ZA, ZB, ZC, Za, and Zb, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the second opening in the jackpot game based on the small winning Including the opening of the grand prize opening 20, it can be said that 10 round games are executed. Moreover, in the jackpot game Zc, one time is defined as the upper limit number of round games. Therefore, when a jackpot game is generated based on the small win Zc, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the small winning are In total, it can be said that two round games are executed.

In this embodiment, the game ball is triggered when the game ball passes through the specific area 29, depending on the combination of the type of small win and the gaming state at the start of the small win game (at the start of the small win game). The game state after the end of the jackpot game (after the end of the jackpot game) is determined. Specifically, in the combination of any of the small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb and the normal state as the gaming state at the start of the small winning game, a first time saving state is defined as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. . That is, the game state at the start of the jackpot game is the normal state, and when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small win games ZA, Za, Zb, the game state after the jackpot game ends is the first time saving state. controlled by.

In the combination of the small win ZB and the normal state as the game state at the start of the small win game, a second time saving state is defined as the game state after the end of the jackpot game. That is, the game state at the start of the small win game is the normal state, and when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small win game ZB, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to the second time saving state. .

A normal state is defined as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game for the combination of the small winnings ZC, Zc and the normal state as the gaming state at the start of the small winning game. That is, the gaming state at the start of the small winning game is the normal state, and when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small winning games ZC, Zc, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to the normal state. .

For the combination of any of the small winnings ZA, ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zc and the time saving state as the gaming state at the start of the small winning game, a first time saving state is defined as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. . That is, when the game state at the start of the jackpot game is the time saving state, and the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the small win games ZA, ZB, ZC, Zb, Zc, the game state after the jackpot game ends is It is controlled to the first time saving state.

A second time saving state is defined as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game in the combination of the small win Za and the time saving state as the gaming state at the start of the small winning game. That is, the game state at the start of the jackpot game is the time saving state, and when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small winning game Za, the game state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to the second time saving state. .

Here, conditions for ending the time saving state in this embodiment will be explained.
As shown in Figure 5, the end conditions for the time saving state include game end conditions that can be established based on the number of times the special game has been executed, and game end conditions that can be established based on the number of times the special winning lottery result has become a small win. There is a small winning end condition. The conditions for ending the time saving state can be grasped as conditions for ending the time saving state. In this embodiment, the small hit ending condition corresponds to a specific condition for ending the time saving state.

The game end condition is satisfied when the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game reaches the specified number of games. As an example, the prescribed number of games is 250 times. The small hit ending conditions include a first small winning ending condition and a second small winning ending condition. The first small winning ending condition is established when the number of times the first type of small winning is won reaches the first small winning number in the special winning lottery. The second small win termination condition is established when the number of times the second type of small win is won reaches the second small win number in the special winning lottery. The first type of small winnings include small winnings ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc. The second type of small winnings include small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb. Note that the small wins ZB and ZC are not counted as the number of small wins. In this way, the first small winning ending condition can be satisfied in a situation where small winning games ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc are awarded. On the other hand, the first small winning ending condition cannot be established in a situation where small winning games ZB and ZC are awarded. The second small win ending condition can be established in a situation where small win games ZA, Za, and Zb are awarded. On the other hand, the second small winning ending condition cannot be established in a situation where small winning games ZB, ZC, and Zc are awarded.

In the first time saving state, there is a game ending condition where the prescribed number of games is 250, a first small winning ending condition where the first small winning number is 250, and a second small winning ending condition where the second small winning number is 1. Conditions for ending the small hit are determined. In the second time saving state, there is a game ending condition where the specified number of games is 250, a first small winning ending condition where the first small winning number is one, and a second small winning ending condition where the second small winning number is 250. Conditions for ending the small hit are determined. In this embodiment, the first small hit end condition corresponds to the first specific condition. In this embodiment, the second small hit end condition corresponds to the second specific condition. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small winning and a small winning game is awarded, the small winning ending condition for ending the time saving state can be established. configured.

Further, although not shown, the time-saving state termination condition includes a jackpot termination condition that is established based on the start of the jackpot game. The jackpot end condition is satisfied no matter which jackpot game is started in which time saving state. When the jackpot game is started, the main control CPU 41a ends the first time saving state and the second time saving state and controls to the normal state.

Next, the end timing of the time saving state will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the end timing of the time saving state differs depending on the satisfied end condition.

FIG. 6(a) shows a situation where the game end condition or the first small hit end condition is satisfied in any of the time saving states. Here, it is assumed that the game end condition or the first small win end condition is satisfied by executing any special game from time point T10 to time point T11. In this case, the time saving state ends at the end of the special game (time T11). Thereafter, when a predetermined interval time has elapsed, a small winning game is started (time T12). As an example, the interval time is 500ms. In this way, when either the game end condition or the first small winning end condition is satisfied, the time saving state ends at the end of the special game in which the end condition is satisfied. That is, when the first small winning ending condition is satisfied, the time saving state is ended at a timing before the small winning game starts.

FIG. 6(b) shows a situation in which the second small hit end condition is satisfied in any of the time saving states. Here, it is assumed that the second small winning end condition is satisfied by executing any special game from time T20 to time T21. In this case, the time saving state does not end when the special game ends (time T21). After a predetermined interval time has elapsed, the time saving state does not end at the start of the small winning game, but ends immediately after the starting of the small winning game (time T22). In this way, when the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, the time saving state ends when the small winning game that occurs after the end of the special game in which the second small winning ending condition is satisfied starts. In this embodiment, the start time of the small winning game corresponds to the time when the opening time of the small winning game starts. In this embodiment, when the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, the time saving state ends after the opening time of the small winning game starts. As an example, the point in time after the opening time of the small winning game starts is the point in time when a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening time of the small winning game started. That is, when the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, the time saving state does not end at least until the start of the small winning game, and then ends.

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

The performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. Specifically, in the production game, the production symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the first to third symbol rows (hereinafter referred to as "temporary stop display"), and then temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A combination of performance symbols is derived by permanently displaying the performance symbols. In the performance game, a combination of performance symbols is derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. That is, the performance display device 12 of this embodiment is capable of executing a performance game in which the performance symbols are varied and stopped in accordance with the special game.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs various processes, and outputs control signals such as control commands, which are an example of control information, according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 50 in one direction. The sub-control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 40.

The main control board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a main control CPU 41a as a processing section. The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a main control program. The microprocessor 41 includes a main control ROM 41b and a main control RAM 41c as storage units. The main control ROM 41b is an area in which information can be read but information cannot be written. The main control RAM 41c is an area in which information can be read and written.

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

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

The main control CPU 41a is connected to a first start prize sensor SE1, a second start prize sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, a specific passing sensor SE5, a general prize sensor SE6, and a gate sensor SE7. . The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 13.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to a first solenoid SL1, a second solenoid SL2, a third solenoid SL3, and a fourth solenoid SL4. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the normal opening/closing piece 16 by controlling the first solenoid SL1. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the first special opening/closing piece 19 by controlling the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the second special opening/closing piece 21 by controlling the third solenoid SL3. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the distribution shutter 28 by controlling the fourth solenoid SL4.

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a backup power source (not shown) that can supply power to the main control board 40 after the power of the pachinko game machine 10 is turned off. The backup power source is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. The main control board 40 is supplied with power from the pachinko game machine 10 when power is being supplied to the pachinko game machine 10, but after the power of the pachinko game machine 10 is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power source. By being supplied with the main control RAM 41c, various information stored in the main control RAM 41c can be stored (backed up).

In this embodiment, some or all of the information stored in the main control RAM 41c is subject to backup. Various types of information to be backed up in the main control RAM 41c include game information related to the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information related to special games, information related to small winning games, information related to jackpot games, information related to gaming conditions, and information related to prize balls. . Information related to the special game includes, for example, information that can identify the first special reservation number, various types of random number information, information that can identify the result of a special winning lottery, information that can identify the fluctuation pattern of a fluctuating game, and special This is information that can identify special symbols derived in the game. The information related to the small winning game includes information that allows the progress status of the small winning game to be specified. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that allows the progress of the jackpot game to be specified. Information that can specify the progress status of each winning game includes the current number of round games, the remaining time of the current round game, and the number of balls entered in the current round game. The information related to the gaming state includes information that allows the current gaming state to be specified. The information related to prize balls includes information that allows identification of the number of unpaid prize balls.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a RAM clear switch (not shown) that can be operated to erase the contents stored in the main control RAM 41c. The main control CPU 41a is connected to a RAM clear switch via a RAM clear switch circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RAM clear switch is operated (pressed). The main control CPU 41a initializes various information stored in the main control RAM 41c when an operation signal indicating that the RAM clear switch is being operated is input when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Execute control.

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

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

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU50a is connected to the first effect movable body EK1 and the second effect movable body EK2. The sub-control CPU50a is configured to be able to control the operations of the first effect movable body EK1 and the second effect movable body EK2. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a is an effect control means that controls the effect display device 12 as effect execution means, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, the first effect movable body EK1, and the second effect movable body EK2. Equivalent to.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
First, control at power-on in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
In the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a sets interrupt processing to be prohibited. Next, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the RAM clear switch is turned on based on whether an operation signal is received from the RAM clear switch.

When the RAM clear switch is turned on, the main control CPU 41a performs RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. In the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 41c, the main control CPU 41a initializes the storage contents of the main control RAM 41c. That is, the main control CPU 41a can execute control to initialize the storage contents of the main control RAM 41c, triggered by the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a RAM clear command to the sub control board 50 in conjunction with execution of the RAM clear process of the main control RAM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls the special game to be executable. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 41c, sets interrupt processing to permission, and ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not turned on, the main control CPU 41a checks whether there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the main control RAM 41c. If there is a backup abnormality, the main control CPU 41a performs RAM clear processing in the same way as when the RAM clear switch of the main control RAM 41c is turned on.

On the other hand, if there is no backup abnormality, the main control CPU 41a performs a recovery process. The main control CPU 41a outputs a return command to the sub-control board 50 at the start of the return process. The return command is information that can specify that power supply has started and that the state has returned to the state when the power was turned off. Next, the main control CPU 41a performs control based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RAM 41c so as to return to the state when the power was cut off. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the return processing, sets interrupt processing to permission, and ends the power-on processing. For example, when the power is turned on after the power is turned off during a small winning game, the main control CPU 41a returns the small winning game so that the progress status is the same as when the power was turned off. At this time, the main control CPU 41a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning game return command) that can specify that the small winning game has returned to the small winning game to the sub control board 50. The small winning game return command is also information that can specify the type of small winning game that has been returned. Further, for example, when the power is turned on after the power is turned off during a jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a returns the jackpot game so that the progress status is the same as when the power was turned off. At this time, the main control CPU 41a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game return command) that can identify the return to the jackpot game to the sub control board 50. The jackpot game return command is also information that can specify the type of jackpot game that has been returned.

For example, if the power is turned on after the power is turned off while the main control CPU 41a is controlled to be in the time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls the time-saving state to return to the time-saving state when the power was turned off. At this time, information that can specify that the time-saving state has been returned (hereinafter referred to as a time-saving state return command) is output to the sub-control board 50. The time-saving state return command is also information that can specify whether the restored time-saving state is the first time-saving state or the second time-saving state. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a performs control to return to the state in which the power was cut off, the main control CPU 41a sends information (commands) that can identify various types of information held (backed up) in the main control RAM 41c to the sub control board. Output to 50.

Next, various types of processing implemented as interrupt processing performed every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms) will be described.
First, the first special symbol input process will be explained.

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

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

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 41c, when no game balls have entered the first starting prize opening 14, and when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main The control CPU 41a ends the first special symbol input process.

Next, the first special symbol start process will be explained.
In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the special game start conditions are satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when the player is not playing a small winning game, is not playing a jackpot game, is not running a special game, and is not in the interval time after the end of the special game. A negative determination is made when the game is being played, a special game is being executed, or during an interval time after the special game ends. If the special game start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the first special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 41c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a ends the first special symbol start process.

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

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a first special winning lottery using the special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information. Specifically, in the first special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a small winning based on the value of the special winning random number. When the small hit is won, the main control CPU 41a determines any special symbol among the small winning symbols of the first special symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number. On the other hand, if the small hit is not won, the main control CPU 41a determines the losing symbol of the first special symbol. In the following explanation, the term "lost" may refer to not winning any of the winnings in the special winning lottery.

When the main control CPU 41a determines the special symbol to be derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 41a selects one of the plurality of variation patterns based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. Select a variation pattern from. As will be described in detail later, the main control CPU 41a controls the average variation time of the special game to vary depending on the gaming state by performing variation pattern selection processing in different ways depending on the current gaming state. After determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start process will be explained.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the game ball has entered the second starting winning hole 15 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second starting winning sensor SE2. . When the game ball enters the second starting prize opening 15, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 41c is "0". When the first special reservation number is not "0", the main control CPU 41a ends the second special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the second special game when execution of the first special game is suspended.

On the other hand, when the first special pending number is "0", the main control CPU 41a determines whether the special game start condition is satisfied. If the special game start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the second special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and executes processing for starting the second special game based on the obtained random number. conduct.

The main control CPU 41a performs a second special winning lottery using the special winning random numbers among the acquired random numbers. Specifically, in the second special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a small winning based on the value of the special winning random number. When the small hit is won, the main control CPU 41a determines any special symbol among the small winning symbols of the second special symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number. In this embodiment, the special winning lottery corresponds to the winning lottery.

When the main control CPU 41a determines the special symbol derived in the second special game, the main control CPU 41a selects a variable pattern from among the plurality of types of variable patterns by making a selection based on the value of the variable pattern random number among the obtained random numbers. select. After determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a ends the second special symbol start process.

The variation pattern selection process will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 8(a) to 8(c), the main control CPU 41a can vary the selection conditions of the variable pattern depending on the current gaming state and the derived special symbol. In the variation pattern selection process, the main control CPU 41a selects a variation pattern table according to the current gaming state. A plurality of types of variation patterns are predetermined in each variation pattern table. In the normal state, the main control CPU 41a selects the first variation pattern table. In the first time saving state, the main control CPU 41a selects the second variation pattern table. In the second time saving state, the main control CPU 41a selects the third variation pattern table.

When the main control CPU 41a selects the variation pattern table, the main control CPU 41a selects a variation pattern according to the derived special symbol.
The case where the first fluctuation pattern table is selected will be explained. The main control CPU 41a selects one of the variation patterns HP01 and HP02 when the derived special symbol is a missed symbol. When selecting one of the plurality of variation patterns, the main control CPU 41a selects the variation pattern by performing a predetermined lottery using the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern determination value. The main control CPU 41a selects one of the variation patterns HP03 and HP04 when the derived special symbol is one of the special symbols ZA, ZB, and ZC. Note that the fluctuation times specified by the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP04 are different from each other. As an example, the variation times of the variation patterns HP01 to HP04 are longer in the order of HP02<HP04<HP01<HP03. In the normal state, since the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning hole 15, the second special game is not executed. Therefore, the main control CPU 41a does not select the variation pattern when the special symbols Za, Zb, and Zc are derived in the normal state.

The case where the second variation pattern table is selected will be explained. The main control CPU 41a selects the variation pattern HP11 when the derived special symbol is a losing symbol. The main control CPU 41a selects one of the variation patterns HP12 and HP13 when the derived special symbol is one of the special symbols ZA, Za, and Zb. The main control CPU 41a selects the variation pattern HP14 when the derived special symbol is either the special symbol ZB or ZC. The main control CPU 41a selects the variation pattern HP15 when the derived special symbol is the special symbol Zc. Note that the fluctuation times associated with the fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP15 are different. As an example, the fluctuation times of the fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP15 are longer in the order of HP14<HP15<HP11<HP13<HP12.

A case where the third variation pattern table is selected will be explained. The main control CPU 41a selects the variation pattern HP21 when the derived special symbol is a losing symbol. The main control CPU 41a selects one of the variation patterns HP22 and HP23 when the derived special symbol is one of the special symbols ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc. The main control CPU 41a selects the variation pattern HP24 when the derived special symbol is either the special symbol ZB or ZC. Note that the fluctuation times associated with the fluctuation patterns HP21 to HP24 are different. As an example, the fluctuation times of the fluctuation patterns HP21 to HP24 are longer in the order of HP24<HP21<HP23<HP22.

In this way, the main control CPU 41a executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting any variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns according to the result of the special winning lottery. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a corresponds to a selection means that selects a variation pattern of a variation game according to the result of a special winning lottery. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b correspond to game execution means capable of executing a variable game based on a variable pattern selected by the main control CPU 41a.

As described above, in the first time saving state, the number of second small hits is one, so when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, and Zb is derived, the second small winning end condition is satisfied. In the first time-saving state, it is more advantageous for the player to play right than left because small winning games and jackpot games are more likely to be awarded. When the player is hit right in the first time saving state, the second small win ending condition is more likely to be met than the game ending condition. Further, when the ball is hit to the right in the first time saving state, the second small hit ending condition is more likely to be satisfied than the first small winning ending condition. When the player is hit right in the first time saving state, the game end condition and the first small win end condition cannot be satisfied before the second small win end condition is satisfied. Therefore, in the first time saving state, in principle, any of the special symbols ZB, ZC, Zc, and the losing symbol will not be derived and the end condition of the time saving state will not be satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, Zb is derived in the first time saving state and the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied, and when the special symbols ZB, ZC are drawn in the first time saving state . In other words, the selection conditions for the fluctuation patterns are different. For example, when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, and Zb is derived in the first time saving state and the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied, a variation pattern is determined by lottery from a plurality of variation patterns. Then, when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, and Zb is derived in the first time-saving state and the end condition of the time-saving state is satisfied, any of the special symbols ZB, ZC, Zc, and the missed symbol is derived in the first time-saving state. The average fluctuation time of the special game is longer than when the end condition of the time saving state is not satisfied.

In the second time saving state, the number of first small winnings is one, so when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc is derived, the first small winning ending condition is satisfied. In the second time-saving state, it is more advantageous for the player to play right than left because small winning games and jackpot games are more likely to be awarded. When the player is hit right in the second time saving state, the first small hit ending condition is more likely to be met than the game ending condition. Furthermore, when the ball is hit right in the second time saving state, the first small hit ending condition is more likely to be satisfied than the second small winning ending condition. When the player is hit right in the second time saving state, the game ending condition and the second small winning ending condition cannot be satisfied before the first small winning ending condition is satisfied. Therefore, in the second time saving state, in principle, the special symbols ZB, ZC and the losing symbols are derived and the end condition of the time saving state is not satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc is derived in the second time-saving state and the end condition of the time-saving state is satisfied, and when the special symbol ZB is derived in the second time-saving state , ZC, or a losing symbol is derived and the condition for ending the time saving state is not satisfied, the variation pattern to be selected is different. In other words, the selection conditions for the fluctuation patterns are different. For example, when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc is derived in the second time saving state and the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied, a variation pattern is determined by lottery from a plurality of variation patterns. Then, when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc is derived in the second time-saving state and the end condition of the time-saving state is satisfied, any of the special symbols ZB, ZC, and the missing symbol is drawn in the second time-saving state. The average fluctuation time of the special game is longer than when the condition for ending the time-saving state is not satisfied. As mentioned above, in a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small win and a small winning game is awarded, there are cases where the first small winning ending condition and the second small winning ending condition are not satisfied, and the second small winning ending condition. The selection conditions for the variation pattern may be different depending on when either the winning end condition or the second small winning end condition is satisfied.

The main control ROM 41b stores a variation pattern such that when the variation pattern is determined by the third variation pattern table, the average variation time of the special game is shorter than when the variation pattern is determined by the first variation pattern table. It is determined. The main control ROM 41b stores a variation pattern such that when the variation pattern is determined by the second variation pattern table, the average variation time of the special game is shorter than when the variation pattern is determined by the third variation pattern table. It is determined. In addition, the main control CPU 41a may vary the average variation time of the special game by varying the determinable variation pattern depending on the gaming state, or may vary the determination ratio of the variation pattern depending on the gaming state. Accordingly, the average fluctuation time of the special games may be made different.

When the first special symbol start process or the second special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from each special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the information display device 13 so as to start changing the special symbols. In addition, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in each special symbol start process in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets in the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command) that specifies a variation pattern and instructs the start of the performance game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in each special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 to end the special game so that the special symbols determined in each special symbol start process are fixed and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. let In addition, the main control CPU 41a outputs information for deriving a combination of performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as an all symbol stop command) to the output buffer when the variation time specified in the variation pattern determined in each special symbol start process has elapsed. Set to . Through such control, the main control CPU 41a controls the special symbols to be displayed in a variable manner over a variable time determined in the variable pattern.

When the main control CPU 41a ends the special game, it starts measuring the interval time. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol is fixed and displayed until the interval time elapses. Therefore, the interval time can be grasped as the fixed stop display time of the special symbol. The main control CPU 41a executes a small winning process, which will be described later, when the derived special symbol is any special symbol among the small winning symbols. The main control CPU 41a can start a new special game when the derived special symbol is a losing symbol.

Through such first special symbol input processing, first special symbol start processing, and second special symbol start processing, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the first special game is executed with priority over the second special game. be done. In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special game start conditions are not satisfied or when the first special game is on hold, the game ball that enters the second starting prize opening 15 is Even when detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2, the second special game is not executed and the execution of the second special game is not suspended. That is, in the second special game, if the special game start conditions are met and the first special game is not on hold, the game ball that enters the second starting prize opening 15 is the second starting prize. This can be executed on the condition that it is detected by the winning sensor SE2.

Next, a small winning process performed by the main control CPU 41a for causing a small winning game will be described. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the following small win process, thereby realizing means for causing a small win game when the result of the special win lottery is a small win. The main control CPU 41a performs a small winning process after the special small winning game ends. In the small winning process, the main control CPU 41a causes a small winning game based on the winning small winning by performing control according to the type of the winning small winning.

First, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the opening time, generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning game start command) that can identify the start of the small winning game, and sets it in the output buffer. As an example, the main control CPU 41a measures the opening time by performing predetermined interrupt processing. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is opened based on a predetermined opening pattern, and also controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is opened. Generates identifying information (hereinafter referred to as an open start command) and sets it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is closed when the ball entering condition or the time elapsed condition is satisfied, and also controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big winning opening 18 is closed. Generates identifying information (hereinafter referred to as an open end command) and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time. Then, when the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning game end command) that can specify the end of the small winning game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the small winning process. Through the small winning process as described above, the main control CPU 41a can control the first special opening/closing piece 19 to the open state when a small winning game occurs.

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

Next, a description will be given of a jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 41a to cause a jackpot game. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the following jackpot processing, thereby realizing means for causing a jackpot game.

When a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in a small winning game, the main control CPU 41a performs jackpot processing after the small winning game ends. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to cause a jackpot game when a game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in a small win game. In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a causes a jackpot game based on the won small win by performing control according to the type of small win that triggered the occurrence of the jackpot game.

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

The main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time when the final round game ends. Then, when the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game end command) that can specify the end of the jackpot game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot process. Through the jackpot processing as described above, the main control CPU 41a can control the second special opening/closing piece 21 to the open state when a jackpot game occurs.

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

The main control CPU 41a can control the gaming state by setting a predetermined value to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 41c. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal state by setting the operation flag to a value that can specify the normal state. The main control CPU 41a controls the first time saving state by setting the operation flag to a value that allows the first time saving state to be specified. The main control CPU 41a controls the second time saving state by setting the operation flag to a value that can specify the second time saving state. In this way, when the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows specifying the gaming state to be shifted to the operation flag. When the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state by updating the value of the operation flag, it generates a gaming state command that can specify the gaming state after the transition, and sets it in the output buffer.

When starting a jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a controls the game to a normal state. Specifically, in the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the normal state to the activation flag at the timing of starting measurement of the opening time. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state at the start of the jackpot game, triggered by the establishment of the jackpot end condition.

As described above, in this embodiment, a jackpot game is generated when the game ball passes through the specific area 29, depending on the combination of the type of small win and the gaming state at the start of the small win game. The gaming state after the end of the game is determined. The main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state after the jackpot game ends so that the gaming state is determined by the combination of the small winning type and the gaming state at the start of the small winning game. For example, when the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify a gaming state determined by a combination of the type of small winning and the gaming state at the start of the small winning game to the operation flag. The main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter referred to as the small hit start state flag) that can specify the gaming state at the start of the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as the small win start state), which is stored in the main control RAM 41c. By referring to it, the state at the start of the small hit is specified. Although details will be described later, the small winning start state flag may be set to a value that allows the time saving state to be specified or a value that allows the normal state to be specified.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the game state at the start of the small winning game is the normal state and the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small winning game ZA, the main control CPU 41a is in the first time saving state. Set a value that can be specified to the activation flag. For example, when the game state at the start of the small winning game is a time saving state and a game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in the small winning game Za, the main control CPU 41a operates a value that can specify the second time saving state. Set to flag. In this way, the main control CPU 41a can control the time saving state when the game ball that enters the first big prize opening 18 passes through the specific area 29 in the small winning game. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 29 during the small winning game, the jackpot game will not occur, and the main control CPU 41a will maintain the gaming state as it was when the small winning game ended. In this way, the main control CPU 41a can execute control to shift the game state when the game ball that enters the first big prize opening 18 passes through the specific area 29 in the small winning game.

Here, in the first time saving state, in principle, even if the special symbols ZB, ZC, and Zc are derived, the end condition of the time saving state is not satisfied. However, exceptionally, when a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the small hit games ZB, ZC, and Zc, the main control CPU 41a takes the establishment of the jackpot end condition as a trigger and sets the normal state at the start of the jackpot game. Set an identifiable value to the activation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the first time saving state to the activation flag at the timing when the ending time of the jackpot game has elapsed. In addition, in the second time saving state, in principle, the special symbols ZB and ZC are not derived and the end condition of the time saving state is not satisfied. However, exceptionally, if a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the small hit games ZB, ZC, the main control CPU 41a can specify the normal state at the start of the jackpot game, using the establishment of the jackpot end condition as a trigger. Set a value to the activation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the first time saving state to the activation flag at the timing when the ending time of the jackpot game has elapsed. In this way, in a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small win and a small winning game is awarded, when neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, all of the small winning games are The time saving state is maintained for a period of time, and when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18 and passes through the specific area 29 in the small winning game, the time saving state ends, but when a predetermined timing comes, the time saving state returns again. controlled by.

When the main control CPU 41a controls to either the first time saving state or the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a sets the first The number of times (250 times as an example) is stored in the main control RAM 41c. The main control CPU 41a updates the number of remaining games by subtracting one each time the first special symbol and the second special symbol are derived. The main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the normal state to the activation flag at the timing when the number of remaining games becomes 0. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state at the end of the special game, triggered by the satisfaction of the game end condition.

When controlling to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a sets the second number of times (for example, 250 times) is stored in the main control RAM 41c. When the main control CPU 41a controls to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the main control RAM 41c stores the third number of times (one time as an example) as the initial value of the remaining number of first small wins. The main control CPU 41a updates the first small hit remaining number by subtracting one each time the special symbols ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc are derived. The main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the normal state to the operation flag at the timing when the remaining number of first small wins becomes 0. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state at the end of the special game, triggered by the establishment of the first small winning end condition.

When controlling to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a sets the fourth number of times (for example, 1 time) is stored in the main control RAM 41c. When controlling to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a stores the fifth number (250 as an example) in the main control RAM 41c as the initial value of the remaining number of second small wins. The main control CPU 41a updates the second small hit remaining number by subtracting 1 every time the special symbols ZA, Za, Zb are derived. When the remaining number of second small hits becomes 0 as a result of the update, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the opening time in the small winning process, and then sets a value that can identify the normal state to the operation flag. . Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state when the small winning game starts, triggered by the establishment of the second small winning ending condition.

Here, the main control CPU 41a stores the small win start state flag in the main control RAM 41c when starting measurement of the opening time in the small win process. That is, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the gaming state at the start of the small winning game. For example, when the second small hit end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of the time saving state to the small winning start state flag in the small winning processing, and then sets a value that allows identification of the normal state. Set to activation flag. As an example, when the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the opening time and then executes the interrupt process for measuring the opening time a predetermined number of times (for example, once), it sets a value that can identify the normal state in the activation flag. Not limited to this, if the process of setting a value that can identify the time saving state to the small hit start state flag and the process of setting a value that can identify the normal state to the operation flag are executed in this order, these The process may be executed as an interrupt process in the same control cycle. Furthermore, the processing procedure is not limited to these as long as a value that can specify the time saving state can be set in the small hit start state flag. The process of setting a value that can identify the time saving state to the small hit start state flag may be executed as a process different from the small win process. In this way, "the time-saving state is maintained until the start of the small winning game" means that the time-saving state is not ended until the timing of specifying the basic gaming state when specifying the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. It can be said that it is maintained as follows. "The time saving state is maintained until the start of the small winning game" can also be understood as generating information indicating the time saving state as information that can specify the gaming state at the time of starting the small winning game. In addition, when the game end condition or the first small win end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows the normal state to be specified in the small win process, since the normal state is already in place at the start of the small win process. is stored in the main control RAM 41c as a small hit start state flag. Similarly, if none of the game ending conditions, the first small winning ending conditions, and the second small winning ending conditions are satisfied in the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows the time saving state to be specified in the small winning processing. is stored in the main control RAM 41c as a small hit start state flag.

As a result, the small hit start state flag indicates the normal state when the game end condition is met, the normal state when the first small win end condition is met, and the normal state when the second small win end condition is met. shows the time saving state. In addition, the small hit start state flag indicates the time saving state when none of the game end conditions, the first small hit ending conditions, and the second small winning ending conditions are satisfied in the time saving state. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small win and a small winning game is awarded, when neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. , the time saving state is maintained throughout the entire period of the small winning game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small win and a small winning game is awarded, when either the first small winning ending condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, a small winning occurs. The game is controlled to a normal state during at least a part of the game.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a sets the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 41c to 1 when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE7 and the normal pending number is less than the upper limit number. The normal hold display unit 13e is controlled to add and update and display the updated normal hold count. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a obtains random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random numbers in the main control RAM 41c. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information in such a manner that it can be specified that the random number information is for a normal game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. Note that, for example, the random number is a normal winning random number used for normal winning determination (normal winning lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

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

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

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

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained. The main control CPU 41a executes the normal winning process when the normal winning normal game ends. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first solenoid SL1 to open the second starting prize opening 15 in an opening manner determined by the normal symbol (type of normal winning), thereby playing the normal winning game. arise. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal opening/closing piece 16 to the open state in the normal winning game.

Through such normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, and normal winning processing, the main control CPU 41a inputs the game to the second starting winning hole 15 in the time saving state compared to the normal state. The normal opening/closing piece 16 is operated so that the ball can easily enter the ball.

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

In addition, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first count sensor SE3, the main control CPU 41a issues a first grand prize winning command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the first grand prize opening 18. Generates and sets it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second count sensor SE4, the main control CPU 41a generates a second grand prize command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the second grand prize opening 20. Set to output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the specific passage sensor SE5, the main control CPU 41a detects that the game ball that entered the first big prize opening 18 has passed through the specific area 29 in the first passage 26a. Generates a specific passing command that indicates this and sets it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a gaming ball has been detected from the general winning sensor SE6, it generates a general winning command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 22, and sets it in the output buffer. . When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the gate sensor SE7, it generates a gate passage command indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 23 and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, types of jackpot games that can occur in each gaming state will be explained. In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the types of small winning games that may occur and jackpot games based on the small winning games may differ depending on the gaming state when the special winning lottery is executed.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, in the normal state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting prize opening 15 in principle because the normal winning lottery is not won and the normal winning game is not generated. Therefore, the second special game cannot be executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, it is possible to win the small wins ZA to ZC, but it is not possible to win the small wins Za to Zc.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, the game ball hit to the right can reach the first big winning hole 18, so in a small winning game, the game ball can reach the first big winning hole 18. A jackpot game is generated by passing through the specific area 29 within and being detected by the specific passing sensor SE5. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, while the jackpot games ZA to ZC may occur in the normal state, the jackpot games Za to Zc cannot occur in principle.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the time is short, the game ball can be entered into the second starting prize opening 15 because the normal winning lottery is won and the normal winning game is generated. , a second special game can be executed. On the other hand, even in the time saving state, if the game ball is hit to the left, the game ball can be entered into the first starting prize opening 14, so the first special game can be executed. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the time is short, it is possible to win small wins ZA to ZC and Za to Zc.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, if any of the small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb is won during the first time saving state, the second small winning ending condition is satisfied and the small winning game starts. is controlled to normal state. According to this, if you win any of the small winning games ZA, Za, and Zb during the first time saving state, the normal state will occur during the round game of the small winning games ZA, Za, and Zb, so the small winning game ZA , Za, and Zb, a jackpot game can occur when the game ball passes through the specific area 29 and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5. On the other hand, if any of the small winnings ZB, ZC, and Zc is won during the first time saving state, the second small winning ending condition is not satisfied and the control continues in the first time saving state. For this reason, if you win any of the small winning games ZB, ZC, and Zc during the first time saving state, the first time saving state also occurs during the round games of small winning games ZB, ZC, and Zc, so the small winning game ZB , ZC, and Zc, in principle, the game ball is not detected by the specific passing sensor SE5, and no jackpot game occurs. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, if the small win Zc is won during the first time saving state, the first small win termination condition can be satisfied. However, when the ball is hit right during the first time saving state, the probability that the first small hit ending condition is satisfied before the second small winning ending condition is substantially "0%". Furthermore, when the player is hit right during the first time saving state, the probability that the game ending condition will be satisfied before the second small winning ending condition is substantially "0%". Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, while the jackpot games ZA, Za, and Zb may occur in the first time saving state, the jackpot games ZB, ZC, and Zc cannot occur in principle. do not have.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, if a small win ZA, Za to Zc is won during the second time saving state, the first small win end condition is satisfied and the small win game starts. is also controlled to the normal state first. According to this, if any of the small winning games ZA, Za to Zc is won during the second time saving state, the small winning game ZA will be in the normal state during the round game of the small winning games ZA, Za to Zc. , Za to Zc, a jackpot game can occur when the game ball passes through the specific area 29 and is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5. On the other hand, if either of the small winnings ZB and ZC is won during the second time saving state, the first small winning ending condition is not satisfied and the control continues into the second time saving state. For this reason, if you win either the small winning game ZB or ZC during the second time saving state, the second time saving state will also occur during the round game of the small winning game ZB or ZC, so in the small winning game ZB or ZC, In principle, the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, and no jackpot game occurs. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, the second small hit ending condition is never satisfied before the first small winning ending condition during the second time saving state. Furthermore, if the player is hit right during the second time saving state, the game end condition will not be satisfied before the first small hit end condition. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, while the jackpot games ZA, Za to Zc may occur in the second time saving state, the jackpot games ZB, ZC cannot occur in principle.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the result of the special winning lottery can be the same in either the first time saving state or the second time saving state. For example, in either the first time saving state or the second time saving state, the result of the special winning lottery may be small winnings Za to Zc. On the other hand, even if you win the same small hit, depending on the gaming state when you win the small hit, the game ball may pass through the specific area 29 and pass through the specific area in the small win game based on the small win. Whether or not it is detected by sensor SE5 may differ.

For example, if a small winning Zc is won in a special winning lottery during the second time saving state, the control is returned to the normal state during the round game of the small winning game Zc, while the special winning drawing is won during the first time saving state. If the small winning game Zc is won in , the first time saving state is controlled during the round game of the small winning game Zc. Therefore, when the main control CPU 41a wins the small win Zc in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state, compared to when winning the small winning Zc in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, During the small winning game, the normal opening/closing piece 16 is operated in an operation mode that allows the game ball to be easily detected by the specific passing sensor SE5. Therefore, if you win the small win Zc in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state, you will receive a specific pass in the small winning game compared to when you won the small winning Zc in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state. The game ball is easily detected by the sensor SE5.

Next, the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 9. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when it is in the normal state, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning hole 15 in principle, and the second special winning lottery is not executed. Therefore, in the following explanation, winning small wins Za to Zc in the normal state will not be considered. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball is controlled to the normal state during the round game of the small winning game, as long as the game ball is hit to the right, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 29 in principle. is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5. Therefore, in the following explanation, it will not be considered that the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 when the game ball is controlled in the normal state during the round game of the small winning game. Incidentally, if the game ball is not detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during the round game of the small winning game and the game ball is not detected by the specific passing sensor SE5, the jackpot game will not occur and the game will continue even after the small winning game ends. It will continue to be controlled to the normal state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, there is virtually no chance that the small win Zc will be won and the first small win termination condition will be satisfied in the first time saving state. For this reason, in the following explanation, it will not be considered that the small win Zc is won in the first time saving state and the first small win ending condition is satisfied. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, as long as the game ball is hit to the right in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the game end condition is not substantially satisfied. Therefore, in the following explanation, the fact that the game end condition is satisfied in the first time saving state and the second time saving state will not be considered.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, during the round game of the small winning game, when the time saving state is controlled, the game ball does not reach the first big prize opening 18 in principle, and the game ball does not reach the specific passing sensor SE5. Not detected by In addition, the broken line arrow in the figure indicates the transition of the state when the game ball is exceptionally detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 when the time saving state is controlled during the round game of the small winning game. .

In the normal state, if a small win ZA is won, a jackpot game ZA is generated, and after the jackpot game ZA ends, the game shifts to a first time saving state. In the normal state, when a small winning ZB is won, a jackpot game ZB is generated, and after the jackpot game ZB ends, a transition is made to a second time saving state. In the normal state, if a small win ZC is won, a jackpot game ZC is generated, and even after the end of the jackpot game ZC, the control is continued to be in the normal state.

In the first time saving state, when each of the small winnings ZA and Zb is won, the small winning games ZA and Zb are started, respectively, based on the establishment of the second small winning ending condition, and then the state is shifted to the normal state. Then, when each small winning game ZA, Zb is finished, a big winning game ZA, Zb is generated, and after each jackpot game ZA, Zb is finished, the game shifts to the first time saving state. In the first time-saving state, if the small win Za is won, the small win game Za starts based on the establishment of the second small win ending condition and then shifts to the normal state. Then, when the small winning game Za ends, a jackpot game Za is generated, and after the jackpot game Za ends, the game shifts to the second time saving state.

In the first time saving state, if each small win ZB, ZC, Zc is won, the small winning ending condition will not be met in principle, so the small winning will be won in the first time saving state without transitioning to the normal state. Games ZB, ZC, and Zc are generated. Here, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when a small winning game occurs during the time saving state, the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in principle. In the first time saving state, if each small winning game ZB, ZC, Zc is won, and the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in each small winning game ZB, ZC, Zc, the jackpot game Even after the end of the small winning game, the control is continued in the first time saving state without causing this. On the other hand, in the first time saving state, if each small winning game ZB, ZC, Zc is won, the game ball is exceptionally detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in each small winning game ZB, ZC, Zc. When the jackpot games ZB, ZC, and Zc are generated, the state is shifted to the normal state, and after the jackpot games ZB, ZC, and Zc are finished, the state is shifted to the first time saving state.

In this way, when the second small winning end condition is satisfied in the first time saving state and either small winning game ZA or Zb is awarded, when a predetermined timing arrives, the first time saving state can be controlled to When the second small winning end condition is satisfied in the first time saving state and the small winning game Za is awarded, control to the second time saving state is possible when a predetermined timing arrives. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when controlled to the first time saving state, after that, in principle, each small winning game ZA, Zb is generated, and after the respective jackpot games ZA, Zb are finished, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is played again. Either the first time saving state is controlled, or the small winning game Za is generated, and after the jackpot game Za ends, the second time saving state is controlled.

In the second time saving state, if each small win ZA, Za, Zb is won, based on the establishment of the first small win ending condition, the normal state will be returned before the respective small win games ZA, Za, Zb start. Transition. Then, when each of the small winning games ZA, Za, and Zb are finished, jackpot games ZA, Za, and Zb are generated, and after each of the jackpot games ZA, Za, and Zb are finished, the game shifts to the first time saving state. In the second time saving state, when the small winning Zc is won, the state shifts to the normal state before the small winning game Zc starts based on the establishment of the first small winning ending condition. Then, when the small winning game Zc ends, a jackpot game Zc is generated, and the control is maintained in the normal state even after the jackpot game Zc ends.

In the second time saving state, if each of the small winnings ZB and ZC is won, the small winning ending condition is not satisfied, so the small winning games ZB and ZC remain in the second time saving state without transitioning to the normal state. is caused. In the second time saving state, if each small winning game ZB, ZC is won, and the game ball is not detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in each small winning game ZB, ZC, a jackpot game occurs. Even after the end of each small winning game ZB, ZC, the control is continued to the second time saving state. On the other hand, in the second time saving state, if each small winning game ZB, ZC is won, and exceptionally, when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in each small winning game ZB, ZC, each When the jackpot games ZB, ZC are generated, the state is shifted to the normal state, and after each jackpot game ZB, ZC is finished, the state is shifted to the first time saving state.

In this way, when the first small winning end condition is satisfied in the second time saving state, and when any of the small winning games ZA, Za, Zb is awarded, when the predetermined timing comes, the first small winning It can be controlled to shorten the time. When the first small winning end condition is satisfied in the second time saving state and the small winning game Zc is awarded, the control is not controlled to the first time saving state and the second time saving state, but can be controlled to the normal state. It is. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when controlled to the second time saving state, after that, in principle, each small hit game ZA, Za, Zb is generated, and the respective jackpot games ZA, Za, Zb are generated. After the end of the first time saving state, or a small winning game Zc is generated, and after the end of the jackpot game Zc, the normal state is controlled.

In the following explanation, from the time when the jackpot game ZA or the jackpot game ZB is generated by winning either the small win ZA or ZB during the normal state, the jackpot game when the small win Zc is won during the second time saving state and the jackpot game is generated. The period from when ZC occurs until transition to the normal state is referred to as an "advantageous period." In addition, the advantageous period may end when the game ball is not detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the small winning game that occurs after that when the small winning ending condition is satisfied.

According to such a flow of the game, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, if a jackpot game ZA occurs based on winning a small win ZA during the normal state, after the jackpot game ends, It is guaranteed that the small win game Za and the jackpot game Za will occur. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the small win game ZA and the jackpot game ZA, and the small win game Za and the jackpot game Za that occur after that can be understood as a series of benefits (in FIG. 9, the one-dot chain line ).

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a jackpot game ZA or a jackpot game Zb occurs based on winning either of the small wins ZA and Zb during the first time saving state, the corresponding jackpot game After the end of the period, the control is returned to the first time saving state. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, one or more small winning games ZA, Zb are generated during the normal state after the small winning game ZA is generated until the small winning game Za is generated. can occur. Therefore, the series of benefits includes small winning games ZA and jackpot games ZA, small winning games Za and jackpot games Za that occur after that, and one or more small winning games ZA, Zb. and jackpot games based on these.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, if a jackpot game ZA, Za, Zb occurs based on winning any of the small wins ZA, Za, Zb during the second time saving state, the corresponding jackpot is won. After the end of the game, it is guaranteed that the small win game Za and the jackpot game Za will occur. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, each small winning game ZA, Za, Zb and the jackpot game based on each, and the subsequent small winning game Za and jackpot game Za are provided as a series of benefits. can be grasped (shown surrounded by a chain double-dashed line in FIG. 9). In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, one or more small winning games ZA, Zb are generated before the small winning game Za is generated after being controlled to the first time saving state. obtain. For this reason, the series of benefits include each small winning game ZA, Za, Zb and the jackpot game based on each, and the small winning game Za and jackpot game Za that occur after that, as well as one or more Small winning games ZA, Zb and jackpot games based on these may be included.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a small winning game occurs while being controlled in the first time saving state, the second small winning ending condition is satisfied in principle. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second small hit end condition is satisfied when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the first time saving state, it is controlled to the first time saving state or the second time saving state. In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when a small winning game occurs while being controlled in the second time saving state, the first small winning ending condition is satisfied in principle. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first small winning end condition is satisfied while being controlled to the second time saving state, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the first time saving state or the normal state.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the same special symbol is derived, which of the first small hit ending condition and the second small winning ending condition is determined. Depending on whether the winning end condition is satisfied, the gaming state that is controlled after the jackpot game ends may vary. For example, when the first small hit end condition is satisfied due to the special symbol Za being derived, the first time saving state is controlled after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, when the second small hit end condition is satisfied due to the special symbol Za being derived, the second time saving state is controlled after the jackpot game ends. When the first time saving state is controlled, the normal state is not controlled after the jackpot game Zc ends. On the other hand, when controlled to the second time saving state, it is controlled to the normal state after the end of the jackpot game Zc. Therefore, when controlled to the first time saving state, it can be said that it is less likely to be controlled to the normal state, which is less advantageous than the time saving state, than when controlled to the second time saving state. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when controlled to be in the time saving state, there are two cases in which either the first small hit ending condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, and the other when the first small winning ending condition is satisfied. There are cases where neither the condition nor the second small winning end condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a situation in which the small winning game starts after the time saving state ends due to the establishment of the first small winning ending condition, and a situation in which the small winning game starts in the time saving state due to the establishment of the second small winning ending condition. It is possible to make the degree of advantage of control regarding the game state different depending on the situation in which the small winning game is started.

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

First, the recovery process when power supply starts will be explained.
When the RAM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production device group to execute a predetermined initial production. As an example, the initial performance is to display a predetermined combination of performance symbols on the performance display device 12. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the return command, it controls the production device group to execute various productions based on the input of various commands that can specify the state when the power is cut off. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a small winning game return command, it controls the presentation device group to restart the small winning game presentation described later. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a jackpot game return command, it controls the presentation device group to restart the jackpot game presentation, which will be described later. As an example, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a time-saving state return command, it controls the production device group to resume a production performed during execution of a special game (hereinafter referred to as in-game production) to be described later.

The effect pattern variation process for executing the effect game will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the special symbol designation command and the variable pattern designation command, it controls the production display device 12 to start the variable display of production symbols and thereby execute the production game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when a special symbol designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a selects a performance symbol to be derived in the performance game based on the type of special symbol designated by the input special symbol designation command and the current gaming state. Determine the combination of

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

The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to display effect symbols during the execution of the special game and during the interval time. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 so as to hide the performance symbols during the jackpot game. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to display performance symbols when the game state is in the time saving state during the small winning game. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to hide the performance symbols during the small winning game when the game state is the normal state. Not limited to this, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production display device 12 to display production symbols in each small winning game ZA, Za, Zb that occurs after the second small winning ending condition is satisfied in the first time saving state. May be controlled. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the performance display device 12 to display the performance symbols in each of the small winning games ZB, ZC, and Zc that occur in the first time saving state. The sub-control CPU 50a may control the performance display device 12 to hide the performance symbols in each of the small win games ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc that occur after the first small win end condition is established. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the performance display device 12 to display the performance symbols in the small winning games ZB and ZC.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a gaming state command from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value that can specify the gaming state specified from the input gaming state command in the sub-operation flag of the sub-control RAM 50c. For example, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an operation command that can specify the first time-saving state, it stores a value that allows specifying the first time-saving state in the sub-operation flag. When the sub-control CPU 50a receives an operation command that can specify the second time-saving state, it stores a value that allows the second time-saving state to be specified in the sub-operation flag. When the sub-control CPU 50a receives an operation command that can specify the normal state, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value that allows the normal state to be specified in the sub-operation flag. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state.

Hereinafter, the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The performances that can be executed in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment include a small winning game performance that can be executed during a small winning game. The small winning game performance includes an opening performance, a round performance, and an ending performance. There are a plurality of types of small winning game presentations with different performance modes. As a specific example, the small winning game performance of this embodiment includes a rush challenge performance, a first winning performance, a second winning performance, an inter-set performance, and a RUSH continuation performance.

As shown in FIG. 10, when any of the small wins ZA to ZC is won during the normal state, the rush challenge performance is executed during the small win game based on the small win. That is, the rush challenge performance is a performance that can specify that one of the small wins ZA to ZC has been won during the normal state. In addition, in this embodiment, in the normal state, if any of the small winnings ZA to ZC is won, the game ball may pass through the specific area 29 in the first passage 26a during the small winning game based on the small winning. . Therefore, the rush challenge performance can also be understood as a performance indicating that any one of the jackpot games ZA to ZC can occur.

The first winning entry performance is executed during the small winning game based on the small winning when any of the small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb is won during the first time saving state. That is, the first winning performance is a performance that can specify that one of the small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb has been won during the first time saving state. In addition, in this embodiment, if any of the small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb is won during the first time saving state, during the small winning game based on the small winning, the game ball is placed in the specific area 29 in the first passage 26a. can pass through. Therefore, the first winning performance can also be understood as a performance indicating that any one of the jackpot games ZA, Za, and Zb can occur. The first winning performance is an example of a special performance.

The second winning entry performance is executed during the small winning game based on the small winning when any of the small winnings ZA, Za to Zc is won during the second time saving state. That is, the second winning performance is a performance that can specify that the player has won any of the small winnings ZA, Za to Zc during the second time saving state. In addition, in this embodiment, if any of the small winnings ZA, Za to Zc is won during the second time saving state, during the small winning game based on the small winning, the game ball is placed in the specific area 29 in the first passage 26a. can pass through. Therefore, the second winning performance can also be understood as a performance indicating that any one of the jackpot games ZA, Za to Zc can occur.

During the first time saving state, when any of the small wins ZB, ZC, and Zc is won, the inter-set performance is executed during the small win game based on the small win. That is, the inter-set performance is a performance that can specify that one of the small wins ZB, ZC, and Zc has been won during the first time saving state. In addition, in this embodiment, if any of the small winnings ZB, ZC, and Zc is won during the first time saving state, the game ball is substantially placed in the first passage 26a during the small winning game based on the small winning. It cannot pass through a certain specific area 29. Therefore, the inter-set performance can also be understood as a performance indicating that the jackpot game cannot occur after the small win game ends.

The RUSH continuous performance is executed during the small winning game based on the small winning when either the small winning ZB or ZC is won during the second time saving state. That is, the RUSH continuous performance is a performance that can specify that the player has won either the small win ZB or ZC during the second time saving state. In addition, in this embodiment, when winning either of the small winnings ZB and ZC during the second time saving state, during the small winning game based on the small winning, the game ball is substantially located in the first passage 26a. It cannot pass through area 29. Therefore, the RUSH continuation performance can also be understood as a performance indicating that a jackpot game cannot occur after the small win game ends.

Furthermore, the effects that can be executed in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment include a jackpot game effect that can be executed during a jackpot game. The jackpot game performance of this embodiment includes an opening performance, a round performance, and an ending performance. The jackpot game performance of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot game performances with different performance modes. Specifically, the jackpot game performances of this embodiment include a set first half performance, a RUSH entry performance, a normal winning performance, a stock performance, a set second half performance, and an advantageous period end performance.

As shown in FIG. 10, the first half of the set performance is executed during the jackpot game based on the small win when the small win ZA is won during the normal state. Further, the first half of the set performance can also be executed in a jackpot game based on the small win when any of the small wins ZA to ZC, Za, and Zb is won during the second time saving state.

The RUSH entry performance is executed during a jackpot game based on the small win when a small win ZB is won during the normal state. The normal winning performance is executed during the jackpot game based on the small winning when a small winning ZC is won during the normal state.

The stock performance can be executed in a jackpot game based on the small win when any of the small wins ZA to ZC, Zb, and Zc is won during the first time saving state. The second half of the set performance is executed during the jackpot game based on the small win when the small win Za is won during the first time saving state. The advantageous period end effect is executed during the jackpot game based on the small win when a small win Zc is won during the second time saving state.

An example of a specific execution mode of the small winning game performance and the jackpot game performance will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 11(a), the rush challenge performance is a performance that can identify that any of the small winning games ZA to ZC has occurred during the normal state, and whether or not it is possible to transition to the advantageous period. It is a performance that provokes. As an example, in the entry challenge effect, an image MG1 imitating a character string "Are we entering the advantageous period?" is displayed on the effect display device 12. In addition, in the rush challenge performance, a right-hitting notification performance that encourages the player to hit the game ball to the right is executed. As an example, in the rushing challenge performance, a right-hitting notification performance is executed in a manner that an image MG2 imitating the character string "Aim to the right →" is displayed. In this manner, the performance display device 12 can execute the rush challenge performance while the small winning game is being awarded.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), the first half of the set performance is that the jackpot game ZA occurs during the normal state, or that any of the jackpot games ZA to ZC, Za, or Zb occurs during the second time saving state. This is a performance that can specify that a jackpot game has ended and that the game will shift to a first time saving state after the end of a jackpot game. Further, the first half of the set performance is a performance that allows it to be specified that a shift to an advantageous period or a continuation of an advantageous section is made. Further, the first half of the set performance is a performance that allows it to be specified that a benefit included in the series of benefits described above has been granted. Furthermore, it can be said that the first half of the set performance of this embodiment is a performance that suggests that the second half of the set performance will be executed thereafter. As an example, in the first half of the set performance, the performance display device 12 displays an image MG3 imitating the character string "Limit Breaking Bonus!!". In the first half of the set performance, a set acquisition number performance indicating the number of prize balls acquired within a predetermined period is executed. The details of the set acquisition number performance will be described later. In this manner, the performance display device 12 can execute the first half of the set performance while the jackpot game is being awarded.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), the RUSH entry performance is a performance that can specify that the jackpot game ZB has occurred during the normal state, and it is possible to specify that the jackpot game ZB has occurred after the jackpot game ends. It is an identifiable performance. Further, the RUSH entry performance is a performance that can specify the transition to an advantageous period. As an example, in the RUSH entry effect, an image MG5 imitating a character string of "RUSH entry bonus!" is displayed on the effect display device 12. In this manner, the effect display device 12 can execute the RUSH entry effect during the granting of the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), the normal winning performance is a performance that can specify that a jackpot game ZC has occurred during the normal state, and is a performance that can specify that it will not shift to an advantageous period. As an example, in a normal winning effect, an image MG6 imitating a character string of "regular bonus" is displayed on the effect display device 12. In this manner, the effect display device 12 can execute the RUSH entry effect during the granting of the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 11(e), the inter-set effect is executed in the same or substantially the same manner as the effect executed when the special game is being executed in the first time saving state. As will be described later, images containing the same character string may be displayed in the inter-set effect and the effect executed when the special game is being executed in the first time saving state. Furthermore, the inter-set performance of this embodiment is a performance that suggests a period between the first half of the set performance and the second half of the set performance. As an example, in the inter-set performance, the performance display device 12 displays an image MG7 imitating a character string "Limit Break Waiting". Furthermore, in the inter-set performance, a set acquisition number performance is executed. Note that when the inter-set performance is being executed, performance symbols are displayed on the performance display device 12. In this way, the effect display device 12 can execute the inter-set effect while the small winning game is being awarded.

As shown in FIG. 11(f), the first hit entry performance is a performance that can specify that any of the small winning games ZA, Za, and Zb has occurred during the first time saving state, and the game ball This is a performance that encourages players to hit right-handed. Further, the first winning effect of the present embodiment is a presentation that suggests that a bonus advantageous to the player can be obtained by hitting the game ball to the right. As an example, in the first winning effect, an image MG8 imitating the character string "Aim for V→" is displayed on the effect display device 12. Here, "V" indicates an opportunity for awarding benefits advantageous to the player. That is, in this embodiment, the display of image MG8 in the first winning effect is a presentation that encourages the player to hit the game ball to the right, and also indicates that by hitting the game ball to the right, a benefit advantageous to the player can be obtained. It is also a suggestive performance. Further, in the first winning performance, a set acquisition number performance is executed. In this manner, the effect display device 12 can execute the first winning effect during the provision of the small winning game.

As shown in FIG. 11(g), the second half of the set performance is a performance that can identify that the jackpot game Za has occurred during the first time saving state, and the second time saving state is transitioned to after the jackpot game ends. This is a performance that can be identified. Further, the second half of the set performance is a performance that allows it to be specified that a benefit included in the above-mentioned series of benefits has been granted. The second half of the set performance in this embodiment is a performance related to the first half of the set performance. As an example, in the second half of the set performance, the performance display device 12 displays an image MG9 imitating the character string "Breaking the limit!!". Furthermore, in the second half of the set performance, a set acquisition number performance is performed. In this way, the performance display device 12 can execute the second half of the set performance while the jackpot game is being awarded.

Here, in this embodiment, the first half of the set performance and the second half of the set performance are configured so that their performance modes are related. It can be said that the first half of the set performance and the second half of the set performance are related in performance form from the viewpoint of suggesting that a benefit included in a series of benefits has been granted. It can be said that the first half of the set performance and the second half of the set performance are related in performance form from the viewpoint that they include common performance elements. As a specific example, the character string "Breaking the Limit" displayed as an image is an example of a common performance element. The various images displayed as the set acquisition number effect are examples of common effect elements. Alternatively or in addition to this, the common performance elements may be the same background image, are not limited to images, and may be outputting the same background music, or emitting light with the same light emission pattern. It may be. In this way, the first half of the set performance and the second half of the set performance can be understood as a series of performances related to each other in performance mode. Further, as described above, the image displayed as the inter-set effect includes the character string "Breakthrough". The inter-set performance includes a set acquisition number performance. Therefore, the inter-set production can constitute a series of productions in which production modes are related together with the first half of the set production and the second half of the set production.

As shown in FIG. 11(h), the stock performance is a performance that can specify that any one of the jackpot games ZA to ZC, Zb, and Zc has occurred during the first time saving state, and is a performance that can specify that the jackpot game has ended. This is a performance that allows you to specify that the state will later shift to the first time saving state. The stock performance of this embodiment is a performance related to the first half of the set performance and the second half of the set performance. As an example, in the stock effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image MG10 imitating the character string "Limit Breaking Stock!!". Here, "limit breakthrough stock!!" means that after the end of the jackpot game in which the first half of the set effect is executed, but before the start of the jackpot game Za in which the second half of the set effect is executed, in addition to the jackpot game Za. This also indicates that either jackpot game ZA or Zb will occur. That is, in this embodiment, after the first half of the set performance ends and before the second half of the set performance starts, an image imitating the character string "Limit Breaking Stock!!" is displayed. In addition to the first half performance and the set second half performance, the stock performance can also be said to be executed as a series of performances with related performance modes. Furthermore, in the stock performance, a set acquisition number performance is also executed in common. In this way, the performance display device 12 can execute the stock performance while giving the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 11(i), the second hit entry performance is a performance that can specify that any of the small winning games ZA, Za to Zc has occurred during the second time saving state, and the game ball This is a performance that encourages players to hit right-handed. As an example, in the second winning effect, an image MG11 imitating the character string "Aim to the right →" is displayed on the effect display device 12. In this manner, the effect display device 12 can execute the second winning effect during the provision of the small winning game.

As shown in FIG. 11(j), the advantageous period end performance is a performance that can specify that the jackpot game Zc has occurred during the second time saving state, and that the state shifts to the normal state after the jackpot game ends. This is a performance that can be identified. As an example, in the advantageous period end effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image MG12 imitating the character string "Advantageous period ends." Further, in the advantageous period end effect, a total number of acquired number effect indicating the total number of prize balls acquired within the advantageous period is executed. The details of the total number of acquisitions will be described later. In this manner, the performance display device 12 can execute the advantageous period end performance while the jackpot game is being awarded.

As shown in FIG. 11(k), the RUSH continuation effect may be executed in the same or substantially the same manner as the effect executed when the special game is being executed in the second time saving state. As will be described later, images containing the same character string may be displayed in the RUSH continuation effect and the effect executed when the special game is being executed in the second time saving state. As an example, in the RUSH continuation effect, an image MG14 imitating a character string "RUSH in progress" is displayed on the effect display device 12. Note that when the RUSH continuous performance is being executed, the performance display device 12 displays performance symbols. In this way, the performance display device 12 can execute the RUSH continuous performance while the small winning game is being awarded.

Next, a description will be given of in-game effects that are executed during the execution of the special game. As an example, the in-game performances include a set-to-set loss performance, an inter-set hit performance, a RUSH mid-win performance, and a RUSH mid-hit performance.

The set-to-set loss performance is executed during the execution of the special game when any of the small wins ZB, ZC, and Zc is won during the first time saving state, or when the game is a loss. The set-to-set loss effect is executed during execution of the special game in the first time saving state when none of the game end conditions, the first small win end conditions, and the second small win end conditions are satisfied. The inter-set winning performance is executed during the execution of the special game when any of the small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb is won during the first time saving state. The inter-set winning effect is executed when the second small winning ending condition is satisfied during the execution of the special game in the first time saving state.

The RUSH mid-loss performance is executed during the execution of the special game when either of the small wins ZB or ZC is won during the second time saving state, or when it is a loss. The RUSH mid-win effect is executed when none of the game end conditions, the first small win end conditions, and the second small win end conditions are satisfied during the execution of the special game in the second time saving state. The RUSH mid-win effect is executed during execution of the special game when any of the small wins ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc is won during the second time saving state. The RUSH medium winning effect is executed when the first small winning end condition is satisfied during the execution of the special game in the second time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), the inter-set effect is executed in the same or substantially the same manner as the inter-set effect. The inter-set performance is a performance that suggests a period between the first half of the set performance and the second half of the set performance. As an example, in the set-to-set performance, an image MG7 imitating a character string "Limit Break Waiting" is displayed on the performance display device 12. Furthermore, in the set-to-set performance, a set acquisition number performance is executed.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), the between-set performance is executed in a different performance manner from the between-set performance. The inter-set winning performance is a performance that can specify that any of the small winning games ZA, Za, and Zb will occur during the first time saving state. The inter-set performance is a performance that suggests a period between the first half of the set performance and the second half of the set performance. As an example, in the performance between sets, an image MG15 imitating a character string "Limit Break Waiting" is displayed on the performance display device 12. Image MG15 and image MG7 are images imitating the same character string, but have different sizes. As an example, since image MG15 is displayed larger than image MG7, it can be said that it is an image that is more emphasized than image MG7. The image MG15 is not limited to this, and may be an image of the same size as the image MG7, or may be an image of a different color from the image MG7. Furthermore, in the set-to-set performance, image MG7 may be displayed instead of image MG15. In this case, in the set-to-set performance, in addition to image MG7, an image different from image MG7 may be displayed. For example, the image different from image MG7 may be a predetermined character or a predetermined effect.

As shown in FIG. 12(c), the RUSH mid-run effect is executed in the same or substantially the same manner as the RUSH continuation effect. As an example, in a RUSH mid-run effect, an image MG14 imitating a character string "DUSH RUSH" is displayed on the effect display device 12.

As shown in FIG. 12(d), the RUSH medium winning performance is a performance that can specify that any of the small winning games ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc will occur during the second time saving state, and This is an effect that indicates whether the control will be in the shortened time state or the normal state. The RUSH mid-hit performance is also a performance that encourages whether or not the game can shift to the first time saving state. The RUSH mid-hit performance is also a performance that encourages whether or not the game will be transferred to the normal state. As an example, in a set-to-set performance, the performance display device 12 displays an image MG16 imitating a character string of "Advantageous period ends?" and a character string of "Breath the limit?" The present invention is not limited to this, and in the RUSH mid-hit effect, the image MG14 may be displayed instead of the image MG16. In this case, in the RUSH middle hit effect, in addition to image MG14, an image different from image MG14 may be displayed. For example, the image different from image MG14 may be image MG16, a predetermined character, or a predetermined effect.

As shown in FIGS. 12(a) and (b), during the first time saving state, in a situation where a small winning game is awarded, when neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. , when the second small winning end condition is satisfied, the performance game and the set acquisition number performance are executed during the execution of the special game. On the other hand, during the first time saving state, in a situation where a small winning game is awarded, there are two cases: when neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, and when the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. , either image MG7 or image MG15 is displayed as a different image. In other words, different effects are performed. The set-to-set winning performance is a performance that suggests that a small winning game in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 29 will be provided. On the other hand, this is not an effect that suggests that a small winning game in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 29 will be awarded. As shown in FIG. 8(b), the variation time when the set-to-set hit effect is executed is longer than the variation time when the set-to-set loss effect is executed. Thereby, the effect between sets can be executed for a longer time than the effect between sets.

As shown in FIGS. 12(c) and (d), during the second time saving state, in a situation where a small winning game is awarded, when neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. , when the first small winning end condition is satisfied, the performance game is executed during the execution of the special game. On the other hand, during the second time saving state, in a situation where a small winning game is awarded, there are two cases: when neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, and when the first small winning ending condition is satisfied. , either image MG14 or image MG16 is displayed as a different image. In other words, different effects are performed. While the RUSH mid-hit performance is a performance that incites which of the first time saving state and the normal state is controlled, the RUSH mid-miss performance is not such a performance. As shown in FIG. 8(c), the fluctuation time when the RUSH mid-hit effect is executed is longer than the fluctuation time when the RUSH no-hit effect is executed. Thereby, the RUSH mid-hit performance can be performed for a longer period of time than the RUSH mid-loss performance.

In this way, in a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small win and a small win game is awarded, when neither the first small win ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, and the first small winning At least a part of the performance mode of the performance performed during execution of the special game may be different from when either the end condition or the second small winning end condition is satisfied.

A small winning game performance process for executing the small winning game performance will be explained.
When the sub control CPU 50a inputs a small win game start command, it determines the type of small win game performance based on the type of small win and the game state when the small win is won. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production device group to start the determined type of small winning game production. In this embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device 12, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to display a background image for the small winning game performance. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the speaker SP to output background music for the small winning game effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the decorative lamp LA to emit light in a light emitting mode for small winning game effect. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a small winning game end command, it controls the presentation device group to end the small winning game presentation.

The sub-control CPU 50a may hide the performance symbols in response to input of the small winning game start command. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a wins a small win in the special winning lottery during the normal state, the effect display device 12 is configured to hide the effect symbols upon inputting the small-win game start command. control. That is, when the sub-control CPU 50a wins a small hit during the normal state, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the performance symbols during the small-hit game. In addition, when the small winnings ZA, Za, Zb are won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the performance symbols upon inputting the small winning game start command. The effect display device 12 is controlled. That is, when the small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb are won during the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the performance symbols during the small winning game. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a wins a small win ZA, Za to Zc in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state, the effect pattern is hidden when the small win game start command is input. The effect display device 12 is controlled. That is, when the small winnings ZA, Za to Zc are won during the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the performance symbols during the small winning game.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a creates an effect so that if the small winnings ZB, ZC, and Zc are won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, the effect pattern continues to be displayed even after the small winning game start command is input. Controls the display device 12. That is, when the small winnings ZB, ZC, and Zc are won during the first time saving state, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the performance symbols even during the small winning game. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to continue displaying the performance symbols even after inputting the small win game start command if the small winnings ZB and ZC are won in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state. Control. That is, when the small winnings ZB and ZC are won during the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the performance symbols even during the small winning game.

The jackpot game performance processing for executing the jackpot game performance will be explained.
When a jackpot game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the type of jackpot game performance based on the type of small win and the gaming state when the small win is won. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance device group to start the determined type of jackpot game performance. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to display a background image for the jackpot game effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the speaker SP to output background music for the jackpot game effect. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the decorative lamp LA to emit light in a light emitting mode for jackpot game performance. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the jackpot game end command, it controls the presentation device group to end the jackpot game presentation. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the performance symbols in response to input of the jackpot game start command.

According to such performance symbol variation processing, small hit game performance processing, and jackpot game performance processing, when a small win is won, the sub-control CPU 50a is activated after the performance symbols are fixed and stopped in the performance game. By continuously displaying the performance symbols even during the small winning game, the performance symbols may be continuously displayed until the start of the next performance game.

The performances that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment include a first movable body performance performed by operating the first performance movable body EK1, and a second movable performance performed by operating the second performance movable body EK2. It is possible to perform physical performance. The first movable body performance and the second movable body performance of this embodiment can be executed during the jackpot game.

The sub-control CPU 50a executes the first movable body performance at a predetermined execution timing during the execution of the first half of the set performance during the period during the jackpot game. That is, the first movable body performance is when a small win ZA is won during the normal state and a jackpot game based on the small win occurs, or when the small win ZA to ZC, Za, Zb is won during the second time saving state. When a jackpot game is generated based on the small win after winning, the game is executed during the jackpot game. As an example, the predetermined execution timing during the execution of the first half of the set is during the round game of the jackpot game. The predetermined execution timing during execution of the first half of the set performance is not limited to this, and may be during the opening time of the jackpot game or during the ending time of the jackpot game.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the second movable body performance at a predetermined execution timing during the execution of the stock performance during the period during the jackpot game. That is, the second movable body performance is executed during the jackpot game when a small win ZA to ZC, Zb, Zc is won during the first time saving state and a jackpot game based on the small win is awarded. . As an example, the predetermined execution timing during the execution of the stock performance is during the round game of the jackpot game. The predetermined execution timing during the execution of the first half of the set performance is not limited to this, and may be during the opening time of the jackpot game or during the ending time of the jackpot game. Since the first movable body performance and the second movable body performance use different moving bodies, they can be said to be movable body performances with different performance modes.

The set acquisition number performance will be explained.
As described above, the set acquisition number performance is executed in the first half of the set performance, the between-set performance, the first winning performance, the second half of the set performance, and the stock performance. The set acquisition number performance is a performance that indicates the number of prize balls acquired within a period from when the first half of the set performance starts to when the second half of the set performance ends.

Taking the start of the first half of the set as an opportunity, the sub-control CPU 50a starts updating the value of the first pitch number counter in the sub-control RAM 50c, and also updates the first pitch number image MG4, which allows the value of the first pitch counter to be specified. By controlling the performance display device 12 to start displaying the number of set acquisitions, the set acquisition number performance is started. As an example, the first pitch count image MG4 is an image imitating the character string "Number of pitches acquired: XX balls." Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the first ball number counter to add a predetermined number of prize balls each time a second grand prize command indicating that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 20 is input. At the same time, the display content of the first pitch count image MG4 is updated so that the updated value can be specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to finish updating the value of the first pitch number counter and to terminate the display of the first pitch count image MG4, taking the completion of the second half of the set production as an opportunity. This ends the set acquisition number presentation. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes the value of the first ball number counter when finishing updating the value of the first ball number counter. Thereby, the effect display device 12 can execute a set acquisition number effect indicating the number of prize balls acquired within a period from the start of the first half of the set effect to the end of the second half of the set effect. In this embodiment, the set acquisition number performance corresponds to a specific performance.

In this embodiment, the first half of the set performance is executed when any of the small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb is won during the second time saving state and the first small winning ending condition is satisfied. The first winning entry effect is executed when any of the small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb is won during the first time saving state and the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. The second half of the set performance is executed when the small win Za is won and the second small win end condition is satisfied during the first time saving state. The stock performance is executed during the first time saving state when either of the small winnings ZA and Zb is won and the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. In this way, the situation is such that the result of the special winning lottery becomes a small win and a small winning game is awarded, and either the first small winning ending condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. In this case, the effect display device 12 may perform a set acquisition number effect.

In this embodiment, the first half of the set performance is executed with jackpot games ZA, Za, and Zb that occur based on the respective small win games ZA, Za, and Zb. Further, in this embodiment, the second half of the set performance is executed in the jackpot game Za that occurs based on the small win game Za. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the period from the start of the first half of the set performance until the end of the second half of the set performance, any one of the jackpot games ZA, Za, and Zb and the jackpot game Za are At least it happens. In addition, in the present embodiment, during the period from when the first half of the set performance starts until the second half of the set performance ends, the jackpot game Za will be played after any one of the jackpot games ZA, Za, and Zb ends. One or more jackpot games ZA and jackpot games Zb may occur until they are started. Therefore, during the period from the start of the first half of the set performance until the end of the second half of the set performance, a number of prize balls will be awarded that exceeds the number of prize balls that can be awarded as profit based on one small winning game. sell. That is, during the period from the start of the first half of the set performance until the end of the second half of the set performance, profits exceeding the profits that can be awarded based on one small winning game can be awarded. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the set acquisition number performance, the number of prize balls that exceeds the number of prize balls awarded based on one small winning game is from the time when the first half of the set performance starts until the end of the second half of the set performance. It may be indicated as the number of prize balls won within the period. In this way, the set acquisition number performance is a performance that suggests or informs of a profit that exceeds the profit that can be given based on one small winning game.

The total number of acquisitions will be explained.
As described above, the total number of acquisitions effect is executed with the advantageous period end effect. The total number of winnings performance is a performance that shows the number of prize balls acquired during the period from the start of the advantageous period to the end of the advantageous period.

The sub-control CPU 50a starts updating the value of the second pitch counter in the sub-control RAM 50c with the start of the advantageous period as a trigger. Specifically, in the normal state, when a small win ZA or ZB is won, the sub-control CPU 50a changes the value of the second ball counter in response to the occurrence of a jackpot game based on the small win. Start updating. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second ball number counter to add a predetermined number of prize balls each time a second grand prize command indicating that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 20 is input. Update the value of Then, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the effect display device 12 to start displaying the second ball count image MG13 that can specify the value of the second ball count counter at a predetermined start timing during execution of the advantageous period end effect. By controlling it, the total number of acquisitions performance is started. As an example, the second pitch count image MG13 is an image that imitates a character string of "total number of pitches acquired: 0000 pitches." Specifically, during execution of the advantageous period end effect, the sub-control CPU 50a of the present embodiment changes the second pitch count image MG13 upon inputting a round end command that can specify the end of the final round game. By controlling the performance display device 12 to start the display, the total number of acquisitions performance is started. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a uses the end of the advantageous period as a trigger to control the effect display device 12 to finish updating the value of the second pitch count counter and to finish displaying the second pitch count image MG13. , ends the total number of acquisitions performance. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes the value of the second ball number counter when finishing updating the value of the second ball number counter. Thereby, the performance display device 12 can execute a total number of acquired number performance that indicates the number of prize balls acquired within the advantageous period.

A specific example of the flow of performance executed as the game progresses will be explained regarding a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small win and a small win game and a jackpot game are awarded.
FIGS. 13(a) to (h) show that after a small winning game Za and a jackpot game Za are awarded based on winning the small winning Za during the second time saving state, the small winning Za is awarded in the first time saving state. A specific example of the flow of performance in a situation where a small win game Za and a jackpot game Za are given based on winning is shown.

It is assumed that during the second time saving state, the small winning game Za is won and the small winning game Za starts. In this case, in the small winning game Za, the second winning entry effect is executed in the effect display device 12 (see FIG. 13(a)). Next, it is assumed that the small winning game Za ends and the jackpot game Za starts. In this case, in the jackpot game Za, the first half of the set performance is executed on the performance display device 12 (see FIG. 13(b)). It is assumed that after that, the jackpot game Za ends and the game is controlled to the first time saving state, and a special game is executed in the first time saving state. In this case, during the execution of the second special game, the performance display device 12 executes the performance game and either the set-to-set loss performance or the set-to-set hit performance (see FIG. 13(c)). .

After that, during the first time saving state, it is assumed that the small winning game Za is won and the small winning game Za starts. In this case, in the small winning game Za, the first winning entry effect is executed in the effect display device 12 (see FIG. 13(d)). Next, it is assumed that the small winning game Za ends and the jackpot game Za starts. In this case, in the jackpot game Za, the second half of the set performance is executed on the performance display device 12 (see FIG. 13(e)). After that, it is assumed that the jackpot game Za is ended and the second time saving state is controlled, and a special game is executed in the second time saving state. In this case, during execution of the second special game, the performance display device 12 executes the performance game and either the RUSH mid-loss performance or the RUSH mid-win performance (see FIG. 13(f)). .

After that, during the second time saving state, it is assumed that a small winning Zc is won and a small winning game Zc is started. In this case, in the small winning game Zc, the second winning entry effect is executed on the effect display device 12 (see FIG. 13(g)). Next, it is assumed that the small winning game Zc has ended and the jackpot game Zc has started. In this case, in the jackpot game Za, the advantageous period end effect is executed on the effect display device 12 (see FIG. 13(h)). Thereafter, when the jackpot game Zc ends, the control is returned to the normal state.

In this way, the series of events from winning the small win Za during the second time saving state and being awarded the small winning game Za to winning the small winning Za during the first time saving state and ending the jackpot game Za. In a situation where a privilege is given, the performance display device 12 executes a series of performances with related performance modes. In particular, in the set acquisition number performance, after winning the small win Za during the second time saving state and giving the small winning game Za, you win the small winning Za during the first time saving state and the jackpot game Za ends. Since it shows the number of prize balls that have been won up to now, it can be said that this is a highly related production.

As shown in FIGS. 13(a) and 13(d), in the effect display device 12, even if it is the same small winning game Za, the image MG11 is displayed, and the image MG8 and the first ball count image MG4 are displayed. There are cases where it is done. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 13(b) and (e), in the effect display device 12, even in the same jackpot game Za, there are cases where the image MG3 and the first ball count image MG4 are displayed, and cases where the image MG9 and the first ball count image MG4 are displayed. There are cases where the first pitch count image MG4 is displayed. As a result, in a situation where a series of benefits are granted, it is possible to identify whether the first benefit in the series of benefits has been granted, and whether the second or subsequent benefits in the series of benefits have been granted. It is possible to identify whether the situation is It is also possible to specify that the granting of a series of benefits ends.

As mentioned above, the result of the special winning lottery becomes a small win and the first small winning game is awarded, and after that, the result of the special winning lottery becomes the same small winning game as when the first small winning game was awarded. In a situation where a win occurs and a second small winning game is awarded, the performance is executed in connection with the awarding of the first small winning game, and the performance is executed in connection with the awarding of the second small winning game. At least a part of the content of the performance may be different from the performance. The set acquisition number performance is composed of a performance performed in connection with the provision of the first small winning game and a performance performed in connection with the provision of the second small winning game.

Regarding the situation where the result of the special winning lottery becomes a small win and the first small winning game is awarded, and then the second small winning game is awarded, the flow of the performance that is executed as the game progresses. A specific example will be explained.

14(a) to (g) show that after the small winning game Za is awarded based on winning the small winning Za during the second time saving state, the power supply is stopped in the jackpot game Za based on the small winning game. A specific example of the flow of performance in the case of interruption is shown.

It is assumed that during the second time saving state, the small winning game Za is won and the small winning game Za starts. In this case, in the small winning game Za, the second winning entry effect is executed in the effect display device 12 (see FIG. 14(a)). Next, it is assumed that the small winning game Za ends and the jackpot game Za starts. In this case, in the jackpot game Za, the first half of the set performance is executed on the performance display device 12 (see FIG. 14(b)). It is assumed that the power supply is cut off while the jackpot game Za is being executed. It is assumed that power supply is resumed after that. In this case, the jackpot game Za is restarted, and the first half of the set performance is restarted on the performance display device 12 (see FIG. 14(c)).

In the first half of the set when the power supply is resumed, image MG3 is displayed. In the first half of the set when power supply is resumed, image MG17 is displayed instead of first pitch count image MG4. As an example, image MG17 is an image imitating the character string "Returning". The image MG17 is not limited to this, and may be an image imitating the character string "Number of balls acquired??? Balls". Image MG17 is an image that suggests that it is impossible to display the number of prize balls won since the first half of the set performance started. Image MG17 is an image that can identify that the power supply was cut off during the period from when the first half of the set performance started until the second half of the set performance ended. Furthermore, when the power supply is restarted, the background image HG is displayed on the effect display device 12. The background image HG is an image that can specify that the power supply has been resumed. The background image HG is an image dedicated to when the power supply is restarted and can be displayed when the power supply is restarted.

It is assumed that after that, the jackpot game Za ends and the game is controlled to the first time saving state, and a special game is executed in the first time saving state. In this case, while the second special game is being executed, the performance display device 12 executes the performance game and either the set-to-set loss performance or the set-to-set hit performance (see FIG. 14(d)). . Continuing from FIG. 14(c), the effect display device 12 displays an image MG17 instead of the first pitch count image MG4.

After that, during the first time saving state, it is assumed that the small winning game Za is won and the small winning game Za starts. In this case, in the small winning game Za, the first winning entry effect is executed in the effect display device 12 (see FIG. 14(e)). Continuing from FIG. 14(d), the effect display device 12 displays an image MG17 instead of the first pitch count image MG4. In other words, while the image MG8, which is part of the effects that make up the first hit effect, is displayed, the remaining effects are different, such as displaying the image MG17 instead of the first pitch count image MG4. It can be said that Next, it is assumed that the small winning game Za ends and the jackpot game Za starts. In this case, in the jackpot game Za, the second half of the set performance is executed on the performance display device 12 (see FIG. 14(f)). Continuing from FIG. 14(e), the effect display device 12 displays an image MG17 instead of the first pitch count image MG4.

After that, it is assumed that the jackpot game Za is ended and the game is controlled to a second time saving state, and a special game is executed in the second time saving state. In this case, while the second special game is being executed, the performance display device 12 executes the performance game and either the RUSH mid-loss performance or the RUSH mid-win performance (see FIG. 14(g)). ).

As shown in FIGS. 13(a) to (e), after the small winning game Za is given as the first small winning game, the small winning game Za is given as the second small winning game without power supply being cut off. When awarded, the first ball count image MG4 is displayed in the first winning entry effect executed in the second small winning game. Similarly, in the second half of the set performance executed in the second jackpot game, the first ball count image MG4 is displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 14(a) to (f), after the small winning game Za is awarded as the first small winning game, the small winning game is played as the second small winning game after the power supply is cut off. When Za is awarded, in the first winning entry effect executed in the second small winning game, the first ball count image MG4 is not displayed, but the image MG17 is displayed. Similarly, in the second half of the set performance executed in the second jackpot game, the first ball count image MG4 is not displayed, but the image MG17 is displayed. Not limited to this, if the small winning game Za is awarded as the first small winning game and then the small winning game Za is awarded as the second small winning game after the power supply is cut off, then the second small winning game Neither the one-ball count image MG4 nor the image MG17 may be displayed. That is, in FIGS. 14(c) to 14(f), the image MG17 may not be displayed on the effect display device 12. In other words, while the display of image MG8, which is part of the effects that make up the first hit effect, is executed, the remaining parts are not displayed, such as neither the first pitch count image MG4 nor image MG17 being displayed. It's okay.

In addition, if the power supply is restarted after being cut off during the period from the start of the first small winning game to the end of the second small winning game, the first small winning game executed in the second small winning game In the hit entry effect, the first pitch count image MG4 is not displayed. That is, if the power supply is cut off for a predetermined period after the start of the first small winning game, image MG3 is displayed in the first winning effect executed during the granting of the second small winning game. , the first pitch count image MG4 is not displayed, or an image MG17 different from the first pitch count image MG4 is displayed. In this way, in the second small winning game when the power supply is cut off for a predetermined period after the start of the first small winning game, the second small winning game when the power supply is not cut off for the predetermined period A part of the first winning effect executed during the awarding of the game is executed, and the remaining part is not executed, or the remaining part is a different effect.

In addition, if the power supply is restarted after being cut off during the period from the start of the first jackpot game to the end of the second jackpot game, in the second half of the set performance executed in the second jackpot game, , image MG17 is displayed without first pitch count image MG4 being displayed. That is, if the power supply is cut off during a predetermined period after the start of the first small winning game, in the second half of the set effect executed during the granting of the second jackpot game, although image MG9 is displayed, the first Pitch count image MG4 is not displayed, or an image MG17 different from first pitch count image MG4 is displayed.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) In this embodiment, as conditions for ending the time saving state, there are a first small hit ending condition and a second small winning ending condition in which the time saving state ends at different timings. The situation where the second small hit ending condition is satisfied is controlled to be in a time-saving state for a longer time than the situation where the first small winning ending condition is satisfied, so the period is long enough to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting prize opening 15. This can be said to be an advantageous situation in terms of safety. Since the advantageous degree of control regarding the gaming state may be different between the situation where the first small hit ending condition is satisfied and the situation where the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, in a situation where the time saving condition can be satisfied, the time saving condition is In addition to the length of the controlled period, it is possible to create a sense of expectation regarding the control of the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in whether or not the time is shortened at the start of the small winning game, and it is possible to improve the player's interest.

(2) In a situation where a small winning game is awarded, when neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, the time saving state is maintained over the entire period of the small winning game. On the other hand, in a situation where a small winning game is awarded, when either the first small winning ending condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, the small winning game is controlled to a normal state during at least a part of the period. In the small winning game when the time saving state is controlled, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the first big prize opening 18. In the small winning game when the game is controlled in the normal state, a game ball can be entered into the first big prize opening 18. As a result, when either the first small winning end condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, the time saving state ends and the normal state is controlled, but in the small winning game, the game ball is placed in the first big winning hole. By letting the ball enter 18, it is possible to control the time saving state again. In this way, even in the same situation where a small winning game is awarded, the game for the first large winning opening 18 is determined depending on whether the first small winning ending condition and the second small winning ending condition are satisfied. It is possible to vary the ease with which the ball enters the ball, and it is also possible to vary the transition of the game state.

(3) When the time saving state is controlled in the small winning game, in principle, the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 18. However, when the time-saving state is controlled in the small winning game, even if a game ball enters the first big prize opening 18 as an exception, the time-saving state can be controlled again. Therefore, even if an exception occurs in which a game ball enters the first big prize opening 18 while the time saving state is being controlled, the time saving state will be controlled again when the predetermined timing arrives, so the player It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(4) In this embodiment, in a situation where a small winning game is awarded and either of the first small winning ending condition and the second small winning ending condition are satisfied, the set acquisition number performance is May be executed. The set acquisition number performance is a performance that suggests or announces a profit that exceeds the profit that can be given based on a single small winning game, so it is a performance that can improve the interest of players who expect more profits. I can say that. Therefore, when the time saving state is controlled, it is possible to make the player interested in whether or not the first small winning end condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied and the set acquisition number performance is executed. You can improve your performance.

(5) In this embodiment, in a situation where a small winning game is awarded, there are two cases when the first small winning ending condition and the second small winning ending condition are not satisfied, and when the first small winning ending condition and the second small winning ending condition are not satisfied. At least a part of the presentation mode of the in-game presentation may be different depending on when any of the ending conditions is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to specify whether either the first small hit ending condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, depending on the aspect of the in-game performance. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the performance executed during the execution of the special game, and also to draw attention to whether or not the time is short at the start of the small winning game, and it is possible to improve interest.

(6) In this embodiment, in a situation where a small winning game is awarded, there are two cases when the first small winning ending condition and the second small winning ending condition are not satisfied, and when the first small winning ending condition and the second small winning ending condition are not satisfied. The selection conditions for the variation pattern are different depending on when any of the termination conditions is satisfied. Therefore, depending on the variation pattern (variation time) of the special game, it is possible to specify whether either the first small hit ending condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. Therefore, while drawing attention to the variation pattern (variation time) of the special game, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the time is short at the start of the small winning game, and it is possible to improve interest.

(7) The performance executed in connection with the granting of the first small winning game and the performance performed in connection with the granting of the second small winning game are both the same small winning game (for example, a small winning game). Although this is a performance executed in connection with the winning game Za), at least a part of the performance content may be different. As a result, even if the small winning game is awarded in response to the same small winning, for example, depending on the game situation such as the transition of the game state, the content of the performance executed in connection with the awarding of the small winning game can be changed. It is possible to make the content of the performance more interesting. Further, it is possible to provide variety to the performance executed in connection with the provision of the small winning game, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(8) The set acquisition number performance is composed of a performance performed in connection with the provision of the first small winning game and a performance performed in connection with the provision of the second small winning game. Therefore, it is possible to easily make the player recognize that the first small winning game and the second small winning game are a series of benefits. In this way, in this embodiment, the effect is connected between the effect executed in connection with the provision of the first small winning game and the effect executed in connection with the provision of the second small winning game. It is possible to create a performance that is strong and creates a sense of unity, while also performing different performances to suit the situation.

(9) In this embodiment, the first winning entry effect is executed in the subsequent second small winning game depending on whether or not the power supply is cut off during a predetermined period after the start of the first small winning game. The execution mode is different. Specifically, in the second small winning game when the power supply is cut off, part of the first winning effect that is executed during the awarding of the second small winning game when the power supply is not cut off. is executed and the remaining part is not executed, or the remaining part has a different effect. As a result, while making it aware that a small winning game is given by a part of the execution mode of the first winning effect, power is supplied before the small winning game is awarded from the remaining execution mode of the first winning effect. It is possible to recognize whether or not the system has been blocked. Therefore, even if the power supply is cut off, it is possible to perform a performance that does not feel strange in the small winning game, and it is possible to prevent the player's interest from decreasing due to the power supply being cut off. can.

(10) In this embodiment, which of the first small hit ending condition and the second small winning ending condition is likely to be satisfied differs depending on whether the control is in the first time saving state or the second time saving state. In the present embodiment, the controllable game state may differ depending on the type of the small winning ending condition that has been established and the type of the small winning game. In particular, in a situation where a small winning game Zc is given in the first time saving state, the second small winning ending condition is not satisfied, so the first time saving state can be maintained. On the other hand, when the small winning game Zc is awarded in the second time saving state, the first small winning ending condition is satisfied, so the control can be made to the normal state. As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide diversity to the gaming state that is controlled by the gaming state being controlled, the establishment of the small winning ending condition, and the small winning game that is awarded. You can improve your interest.

(11) In this embodiment, when the result of the special winning lottery is a small win, there is a possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 29 in the small win game depending on whether the small win termination condition is satisfied or not. By making the difference different, it is possible to provide new gameplay and improve interest in the game.

(12) If the small winning game ZA is awarded in the normal state, it is guaranteed that the small winning game Za will be awarded afterwards, so the player when the small winning game ZA is awarded in the normal state It is possible to further improve the interest of the user. If the small winning games ZA, Za, Zb are awarded in the second time saving state, it is guaranteed that the small winning game Za will be given afterwards, so the small winning games ZA, Za, Za, It is possible to further improve the player's interest when Zb is awarded.

(13) In this embodiment, since a plurality of types of small winning game performances are provided as performances that can be executed during the small winning game, it is possible to diversify the performances and enjoy the game. In this embodiment, since a plurality of types of jackpot game performances are provided as performances that can be executed during the jackpot game, it is possible to diversify the performances and enjoy the game.

(14) In the jackpot game Zb, the movable body performance is executed in different performance modes depending on when the small win Zb is won during the second time saving state and when the small win Zb is won during the first time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the effects and enjoy the game.

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

・If the second small win ending condition is met, the time saving state will start at a predetermined end timing after the small winning game that occurs after the end of the special game where the second small winning ending condition is satisfied starts. It may be configured to end. For example, the end timing may be when the opening time has elapsed. The end timing may be before the round game starts, or after the start and before the end of the first round game. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small win and a small winning game is awarded, when either the first small winning ending condition or the second small winning ending condition is satisfied. , is controlled to the normal state during at least a part of the small winning game. In addition, from the viewpoint of making it easier for game balls to pass through the specific area 29, it is preferable to configure as in the above embodiment.

- The main control CPU 41a may vary the selection conditions of the variation pattern depending on the remaining number of first small wins. For example, when the second variation pattern table is selected, the main control CPU 41a controls when the first stop count is 2 or more and when the first stop count is 1 when the derived special symbol is the special symbol Zc. Different variation patterns may be selected depending on whether the situation is certain or not. That is, in the first time saving state, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the special symbol Zc is derived and the first small hit ending condition is satisfied and the special symbol Zc is derived and the first small hit ending condition is not satisfied. , the selection conditions for the variation patterns may be different.

- The small winning game performance that can be executed may be changed as appropriate depending on the game state at the time of the small winning lottery and the type of small winning. For example, in the normal state, if a small win ZA is won, the rush challenge effect may not be executed in the small win game based on the small win. In this case, for example, a first half of the set performance may be performed as a performance different from the rush challenge performance.

- The jackpot game performance that can be executed may be changed as appropriate depending on the game state at the time of the small winning lottery and the type of small winning. For example, during the first time saving state, if any of the small wins ZB, ZC, and Zc is won, the stock performance may not be executed in the jackpot game based on the small win. In this case, for example, an inter-set performance may be performed as a performance different from the stock performance. For example, during the second time saving state, if either the small win ZB or ZC is won, the first half of the set effect may not be executed in the jackpot game based on the small win. In this case, for example, a RUSH continuation performance may be performed as a performance different from the first half of the set performance.

- The small winning game performance may be performed during part or all of the opening time, round game, and ending time of the small winning game. For example, the small winning game effect may be executed during the opening time and during the round game, but may not be executed during the ending time. For example, the small winning game effect may be executed during the round game, but may not be executed during the opening time and ending time. For example, the small winning game effect may be executed during the round game and during the ending time, but may not be executed during the opening time.

- The jackpot game performance may be performed during part or all of the opening time, round game, and ending time of the jackpot game. For example, the jackpot game performance may be performed during the opening time and during the round game, but may not be performed during the ending time. For example, while the jackpot game performance is executed during the round game, it may not be executed during the opening time and ending time. For example, while the jackpot game performance is executed during the round game and during the ending time, it may not be executed during the opening time.

- The set acquisition number performance may be performed as part of the rush challenge performance. For example, when a small win ZA is won during the normal state, the set acquisition number effect may be performed as part of a rush challenge effect executed during a small win game based on the small win. On the other hand, when the small win ZB is won during the normal state, the set acquisition number performance does not need to be executed during the small win game based on the small win. Furthermore, when a small win ZC is won during the normal state, the set acquisition number performance does not have to be performed during the small win game based on the small win.

・In the set number of wins and total number of wins, the number including the number of prize balls won when a game ball enters a winning hole other than the second major winning hole 20 is shown as the number of prize balls won. It may be possible to do so. In the set acquisition number performance and the total acquisition number performance, in addition to the second grand prize opening 20, the first starting winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 15, the first grand winning opening 18, For some or all of the general winning holes 22, the total number of prize balls won by entering the game ball into each winning hole may be displayed.

- When the power supply is cut off during execution of the jackpot game Za, and then the power supply is restarted and the jackpot game Za is restarted, the performance display device 12 does not need to restart the first half of the set performance. In this case, the effect display device 12 may not execute the first half of the set effect, but may execute an effect exclusively for power restoration that can be executed only when power supply is resumed. Thereafter, when the jackpot game Za ends and the first time saving state is controlled, either the set-to-set loss performance or the set-to-set winning performance may be executed.

- There may be multiple types of second-half set effects. For example, the second half of the set performance is the number of times the stock performance was executed during the period from the start of the second winning performance based on the small wins ZA, Za, and Zb until the end of the second half of the set performance (hereinafter referred to as the set period). (hereinafter referred to as the number of stock) may be performed in different presentation modes depending on the number of times of stock. The set period may be a period from the start of the rush challenge performance based on the small hit ZA until the end of the second half of the set performance. In this case, the second half of the set performance may be performed in a performance mode that allows the number of times of stock to be specified. The second half of the set performance may be performed in a performance mode that allows the number of jackpot games awarded within the set period to be specified. In other words, the second half of the set performance may be able to specify which time out of a series of benefits has been given. As an example, when the stock count is "0", the effect display device 12 may display the image MG9 and the first pitch count image MG4. As an example, when the stock count is "1", the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating the character string "Super Limit Break!!" and the first pitch count image MG4 instead of the image MG9. It is also possible to do so. Note that an image imitating the character string "Super Limit Break!!" may be realized by adding an image imitating the character string "Super" to image MG9. When the stock count is "2", the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating the character string "Breaking the limit!!" and the first pitch count image MG4 instead of the image MG9. You can also do this. Note that an image imitating the character string "Zetsu" may be realized by adding an image imitating the character string "Zetsu" to image MG9. When the stock count is "3" or more, the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating the character string "Extreme Limit Break!!" and the first pitch count image MG4 instead of the image MG9. You can do it like this. Note that an image imitating the character string "Kiwami Breakthrough!!" may be realized by adding an image imitating the character "Kiwami" to image MG9. In this way, for example, the small winning game Za is awarded in the second time saving state, and then, after the small winning games ZA and Zb are given in the first time saving state, the small winning game Za is awarded in the first time saving state. If so, image MG9 is displayed. On the other hand, if the small winning game Za is awarded in the second time saving state, and then the small winning game Za is given in the first time saving state without being given the small winning games ZA, Zb in the first time saving state, An image that is at least partially different from image MG9 may be displayed. In this modified example, an image imitating "super", "zetsu", or "koku" can be understood as additional information added to the common performance element "limit breakthrough".

- There may be multiple types of stock effects. For example, the stock performance may be performed in different performance modes depending on the number of times the stock is stocked. In this case, the stock performance may be performed in a performance mode that allows the number of times of stock to be specified. The stock performance may be performed in a performance mode that allows the number of jackpot games awarded within the set period to be specified. That is, the stock performance may be able to specify which number of a series of benefits has been given. As an example, when the stock count is "1", the effect display device 12 may display the image MG10 and the first pitch count image MG4. As an example, when the number of stocks is "2" or more, the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating the character string "Limit Breaking Stock!! , may be displayed. For example, when the stock count is "2", the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating the character string "Limit breakthrough stock!! 2nd time" and the first pitch count image MG4 instead of the image MG10. It may be displayed. Note that an image imitating the character string "Limit Break Stock!! XXth time" may be realized by adding an image imitating the character string "XXth time" to image MG10. In this way, for example, if the small winning game Za is awarded in the second time saving state and then the small winning games ZA, Zb are awarded in the first time saving state, image MG10 is displayed. On the other hand, a small winning game Za is given in the second time saving state, then small winning games ZA, Zb are given in the first time saving state, and further, after that, small winning games ZA, Zb are given in the first time saving state. If provided, an image that is at least partially different from image MG10 may be displayed. In this modification example, the image imitating the character string "○th time" can be understood as additional information added to the common performance element "Breaking the limit".

- The image MG17 may be an image imitating the character string "Number of pitches acquired XX balls" having the same shape as the first pitch count image MG4. In this case, image MG17 may be displayed in a color different from that of first pitch count image MG4. The image MG17 may be an image imitating a character string "Number of pitches acquired: 0000 balls" having a different shape from the first pitch count image MG4. In other words, the image MG17 may be an image in which the same characters as the first pitch count image MG4 can be recognized. The sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 to display the number of prize balls acquired within a period from when the power supply is restarted until the end of the second half of the set effect.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to issue a predetermined warning. For example, the predetermined warning is a warning regarding addiction. As an example, when the effect display device 12 executes a warning regarding addiction, an image imitating the character string "Pachinko/Pachislot is a game that can be enjoyed in moderation. Be careful not to get addicted to it." is displayed. The sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as to issue a warning regarding getting addicted to any jackpot game awarded within the advantageous period. The warning about getting addicted may be executed during the jackpot game, during the opening time, during the round game, or during the ending time. When a warning about getting addicted is executed during a round game, it may be executed over a plurality of round games, or may be executed in one round game. As an example, if the small win ZA won during the normal state is set as the first small win, when the small win ZA is won and the first small win game is awarded, the sub control CPU 50a controls the small win ZA to be awarded as the first small win game. The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to issue a warning about getting hooked during a jackpot game based on the above. Thereafter, when the small win Za won during the first time saving state is set as the second small win, when the small win Za is won and the second small win game is awarded, the sub control CPU 50a determines that the small win is the second small win. The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as not to issue a warning about getting hooked during a jackpot game based on the game. As an example, during the normal state, when the small winning ZA is won and the first small winning game is awarded, the sub control CPU 50a is configured not to issue a warning about becoming addicted to the jackpot game based on the small winning game. , the effect display device 12 may be controlled. Thereafter, during the first time saving state, when the small winning game Za is won and the second small winning game is awarded, the sub control CPU 50a executes a warning regarding getting addicted to the jackpot game based on the small winning game. Additionally, the effect display device 12 may be controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as not to issue a warning about getting addicted until the advantageous period ends, or control the effect display device 12 so as to issue a caution regarding getting addicted. May be controlled. If the power supply is cut off during a predetermined period after the start of the first small winning game, the sub-control CPU 50a executes an effect so as to issue a warning about getting hooked during the jackpot game based on the second small winning game. The display device 12 may also be controlled. If the power supply is cut off during a predetermined period after the start of the second small winning game, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a production so as not to issue a warning about getting hooked during the jackpot game based on the second small winning game. The display device 12 may also be controlled. In this way, in a gaming machine that is configured to be able to issue a warning regarding addiction when a second small winning game is awarded, the process is performed from the start of the first small winning game until the warning regarding addiction is executed. Depending on the timing when the power supply is cut off, there may or may not be a case where the warning regarding addiction is executed or not. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to issue a warning regarding addiction either when the first small winning game is awarded or when the second small winning game is awarded. Good too. As an example, during the normal state, when a small winning ZB is won and a small winning game is awarded, the sub control CPU 50a displays an effect so as to issue a warning about becoming addicted to the jackpot game based on the small winning game. Device 12 may also be controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as not to issue a warning about getting addicted until the advantageous period ends, or control the effect display device 12 so as to issue a caution regarding getting addicted. May be controlled. When the power supply is cut off during a predetermined period after the start of the small winning game ZB, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as not to issue a warning about getting hooked during the jackpot game based on the small winning game ZB. May be controlled. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as to issue a warning regarding addiction before the advantageous period ends. As an example, during the normal state, when a small winning ZC is won and a small winning game is awarded, the sub control CPU 50a displays an effect so as to issue a warning about getting addicted to the jackpot game based on the small winning game. Device 12 may also be controlled. When the power supply is cut off during a predetermined period after the start of the small winning game ZC, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as not to issue a warning about getting hooked during the jackpot game based on the small winning game ZC. May be controlled.

- The main control CPU 41a may vary the opening time in the small winning game depending on the combination of the type of small winning and the gaming state at the start of the small winning game. In a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small hit and a small winning game is awarded, when neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, and the first small winning ending condition and the second small winning ending condition The opening time of the small winning game may be made different depending on when either of the two small winning ending conditions is satisfied. For example, in a situation where the result of a special winning lottery is a small win and a small winning game is awarded, if neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, the first small winning ending condition The opening time in the small winning game may be made shorter than when either of the second small winning ending conditions are satisfied.

- The main control CPU 41a may vary the ending time in the small winning game depending on the combination of the type of small winning and the gaming state at the start of the small winning game. In a situation where the result of the special winning lottery is a small win and a small winning game is awarded, when neither the first small winning ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, and the first small winning ending condition and the second small winning ending condition The ending time of the small winning game may be made different depending on when either of the two small winning ending conditions is satisfied. For example, in a situation where the result of a special winning lottery is a small win and a small win game is awarded, if neither the first small win ending condition nor the second small winning ending condition is satisfied, the first small winning ending condition The ending time in the small winning game may be made shorter than when either of the second small winning ending conditions are satisfied.

- The conditions for ending the time saving state do not need to include the conditions for ending the game. That is, the main control CPU 41a does not need to execute control to end the time saving state at the end of the special game when the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game reaches the specified number of games.

- The first number set as the initial value of the remaining number of games is not limited to 250, but may be 251 or more, or 249 or less. The first number of times is set as the third number of times as the initial value of the remaining number of small hits when controlling to the second time saving state, and is set as the initial value of the remaining number of second small winnings when controlling to the first time saving state. It is preferable that the number of times is greater than the fourth number of times, and the number of times that the game end condition cannot be satisfied or substantially cannot be satisfied before the first small win end condition and the second small win end condition are satisfied. .

- When controlling to the first time saving state, the fourth number of times set as the initial value of the remaining number of second small wins may be 2 or more.
- When controlling to the first time saving state, the second number of times set as the initial value of the remaining number of first small winnings is not limited to 250 times, but may be 251 times or more, or 249 times or less. It's okay. The second number of times is a number larger than the fourth number of times set as the initial value of the remaining number of second small winnings when controlling to the first time saving state, and the first small winning number is set before the second small winning end condition is satisfied. It is preferable that the number of times the winning end condition cannot be satisfied or substantially cannot be satisfied.

- When controlling to the second time saving state, the third number of times set as the initial value of the remaining number of first small wins may be 2 or more.
- When controlling to the second time saving state, the fifth number of times set as the initial value of the remaining number of second small wins is not limited to 250 times, but may be 251 times or more, or 249 times or less. It's okay. The fifth number of times is a number larger than the third number of times set as the initial value of the remaining number of first small hits when controlling to the second time saving state, and the second small winning number is set before the first small winning end condition is satisfied. It is preferable that the number of times the winning end condition cannot be satisfied or substantially cannot be satisfied.

- The small winnings included in the first type of small winnings may be changed as appropriate. The small winnings included in the first type of small winnings may be different depending on whether the first time saving state or the second time saving state is in place. For example, the first type of small winnings in the first time saving state may be small winnings ZA, Za, and Zb. The first type of small winnings in the second time saving state may be small winnings ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc. The small winnings included in the second type of small winnings may be changed as appropriate. The small wins included in the second type of small wins may be different depending on whether it is in the first time saving state or the second time saving state. For example, the second type of small winnings in the first time saving state may be small winnings ZA, Za, Zb, and Zc. The second type of small winnings in the second time saving state may be small winnings ZA, Za, Zb.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to generate a jackpot game upon winning a jackpot in a special jackpot lottery. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special winning lottery, a jackpot symbol may be derived in a special game, and a jackpot game may be awarded after the special game ends.

- In the above modification example, the main control CPU 41a triggers a jackpot game when a jackpot game is triggered by winning a jackpot in a special winning lottery, and when a jackpot game occurs when a game ball passes through the specific area 29 in a small win game. The game state that is controlled when a game is started and after the end of a jackpot game may be different or may be the same. When a jackpot game is triggered by winning a jackpot in a special jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 41a terminates the jackpot game according to a combination of the type of jackpot and the game state at the start of the jackpot game. The game state to be controlled later may be different. According to this, for players who expect a jackpot game to occur, a jackpot game will be triggered by winning a jackpot in a special winning lottery, and a game ball will be identified in a small win game. It is possible to enjoy the game by making the player expect that a jackpot game will occur upon passing through the area 29.

- The type of small win may be changed as appropriate. For example, it is not necessary to provide the small hit ZC.
- When a small hit is won, the main control CPU 41a determines one of the small winning symbols of the first special symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, but the invention is not limited to this. In the special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a small hit based on the value of the special winning random number, and may also determine any special symbol among the small winning symbols.

- The gaming state determined by the combination of the small winning type and the gaming state at the start of the small winning game may be changed as appropriate.
- Regarding the small winning symbols of the first special symbol, the ratios determined for the special symbol ZA, special symbol ZB, and special symbol ZC may be changed as appropriate. Regarding the small winning symbols of the second special symbol, the ratios determined for the special symbol Za, the special symbol Zb, and the special symbol Zc may be changed as appropriate.

- The closed state of the normal opening/closing piece 16 only needs to be a state in which it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting prize opening 15 than in an open state, and a state in which a gaming ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening 15. You don't have to. The closed state of the first special opening/closing piece 19 may be a state in which it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the first big prize opening 18 than in the open state, and a state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 18. It doesn't have to be. The closed state of the second special opening/closing piece 21 may be a state in which it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the second big prize opening 20 than in the open state, and a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening 20. It doesn't have to be.

- The average fluctuation time of the special game may be the same in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. The first time saving state and the second time saving state may be states in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is shorter than the normal state.

- The type of variation pattern may be changed as appropriate.
- The main control CPU 41a may select the same variation pattern table regardless of the gaming state. The main control CPU 41a may vary the selection rate of the variable pattern depending on the gaming state. That is, the main control CPU 41a may vary the selection rate of the variable pattern depending on the gaming state and the derived special symbol.

- The fluctuation patterns defined in each fluctuation pattern table are different fluctuation patterns depending on the special symbols derived, but are not limited to this. Even if the derived special symbols are different, part or all of the selected variation patterns may be the same. That is, the main control CPU 41a may be able to select the same variation pattern regardless of the derived special symbol. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may vary the selection rate of the variation pattern depending on the special symbol derived.

・Under normal conditions, there may be cases where you win a regular prize in a regular lottery. Under normal conditions, there may be cases in which the player does not win the normal winning lottery. The probability of winning the regular winning lottery may be different between the first time saving state and the second time saving state. The fluctuation time of the normal game may be different between the first time saving state and the second time saving state. The opening mode of the second starting prize opening 15 in the normal winning game may be different between the first time saving state and the second time saving state.

- In the above embodiment, the benefits are a small win game and a jackpot game, but the benefits are not limited to this. It may be a privilege to be controlled to a state where the probability of winning in a special winning lottery is high (so-called probability fluctuation state), or it may be a privilege to be controlled to a time saving state. Further, the bonus may be that the number of special games that can be played in the probability fluctuation state is given, or the bonus can be that the number of times that the special game can be played that can be played in the time saving state is given.

- The upper limit of the first special reservation number is not limited to "4", but may be "3" or less, or "5" or more.
- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to suspend execution of the second special game. In this case, the main control CPU 41a acquires various random numbers upon detection of a game ball by the second starting winning sensor SE2, and stores random number information that can identify the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 41c. Accordingly, execution of the second special game may be suspended up to a predetermined number. In this case, when the hold conditions for the first special game and the hold conditions for the second special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 41a causes the second special game to be executed with priority over the first special game. Alternatively, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. Furthermore, the main control CPU 41a may cause the special games to be executed in the order in which they were suspended, regardless of which special game they are. Further, the main control CPU 41a may cause the first special game and the second special game to be executed in parallel.

- The probability of winning a small prize in the special lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, the probability of winning the small prize in the second special winning lottery does not have to be 1/1. That is, there may be cases in which the small prize is not won in the second special winning lottery.

- The configuration in which the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 29 when the time saving state is controlled in the small winning game may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the time saving state is controlled in the small winning game, the distributing shutter 28 may be operated in an operation mode that substantially prevents the game ball from passing through the specific area 29 in the small winning game.

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

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

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modification examples will be described.
(Additional Note 1) A gaming machine capable of awarding winning games according to the result of a winning lottery, comprising a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the gaming state includes a normal state and a predetermined state than the normal state. There is a specific state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the starting hole, and in a situation where the result of the winning lottery becomes a specific result and a specific winning game is awarded, a specific condition for ending the specific state is established. The specific conditions include a first specific condition and a second specific condition, and when the first specific condition is satisfied, the specific condition is executed at a timing before the specific winning game starts. When the specific state is ended and the second specific condition is satisfied, the specific state is not ended until at least the start of the specific winning game, after which the specific state is ended, and the first specific condition is satisfied. The advantageous degree of control regarding the gaming state is determined between a situation where the specific winning game is started after the specific state ends and a situation where the specific winning game is started in the specific state due to the establishment of the second specific condition. A gaming machine characterized by being able to be made different.

(Supplementary note 2) In the specific winning game, a special winning hole is opened so that a game ball can enter, and the game state control means specifies that the game ball that entered the special winning hole in the specific winning game is It is possible to control to the specific state upon passing through the area, and in the specific winning game, when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, it is easy to enter the game ball into the special winning hole, or If the game ball can enter the special winning slot and the game state is controlled to the specific state, it will be difficult or impossible to enter the game ball into the special winning slot, and the result of the winning lottery will be the specified one. In a situation where the specific winning game is awarded as a result, when neither the first specific condition nor the second specific condition is satisfied, the specific state is maintained for the entire period of the specific winning game, and the specific winning game is awarded. The gaming machine according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein when either the first specific condition or the second specific condition is satisfied, the gaming machine is controlled to the normal state during at least a part of the period of the specific winning game.

(Supplementary note 3) In the specific winning game, a special winning hole is opened so that a game ball can enter, and the game state control means specifies that the game ball that entered the special winning hole in the specific winning game is It is possible to execute control to shift the gaming state upon passing through the area, and in the specific winning game, when the gaming state is controlled to the specific state, the game ball enters the special prize opening. In a situation where the player is unable to enter a ball, the result of the winning lottery becomes the specific result, and the specific winning game is awarded, neither the first specific condition nor the second specific condition is satisfied. When the specific state is maintained for the entire period of the specific winning game, and when the game ball enters the special winning hole and passes through the specific area in the specific winning game, the specific state ends; The gaming machine according to (Appendix 1) or (Appendix 2), wherein the gaming machine is controlled to the specific state again when a predetermined timing arrives.

(Additional Note 4) The specific winning game includes a first specific winning game, a second specific winning game, and a third specific winning game, and the specific state includes a first specific winning game and a second specific winning game. When in the first specific state, the second specific condition is more likely to be satisfied than the first specific condition, and when in the second specific state, the second specific condition is more likely to be satisfied than the second specific condition. 1 specific condition is likely to be satisfied, the first specific condition can be satisfied in a situation where the first specific winning game, the second specific winning game, and the third specific winning game are provided, and the second specific condition is likely to be satisfied. The specific condition can be established in a situation where the first specific winning game and the second specific winning game are awarded, but cannot be established in a situation where the third specific winning game is awarded, and the specific condition cannot be satisfied in a situation where the third specific winning game is awarded, and When the second specific condition is satisfied in the specific state and the first specific winning game is awarded, when a predetermined timing arrives, the second specific condition can be controlled; When the second specific condition is satisfied in the specific state and the second specific winning game is awarded, the second specific condition can be controlled to the first specific state when a predetermined timing arrives; When the first specific condition is satisfied in the specific state and the first specific winning game is awarded, when a predetermined timing arrives, the first specific condition can be controlled, and the second specific condition can be controlled. When the first specific condition is satisfied in the specific state and the second specific winning game is awarded, when a predetermined timing arrives, the first specific condition can be controlled, and the second specific condition can be controlled. When the first specific condition is satisfied in the specific state and the third specific winning game is awarded, the control is not controlled to the first specific state and the second specific state, but to the normal state. The gaming machine according to any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 3) that is controlled.

(Additional Note 5) In a gaming machine capable of awarding winning games according to the result of a winning lottery, a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, a performance execution means for executing a performance, and a performance control for controlling the performance execution means. The gaming state includes a normal state and a specific state in which it is easier to enter a game ball into a predetermined starting hole than in the normal state, and the result of the winning lottery is a specific result. In a situation where a specific winning game is awarded, a specific condition for ending the specific state can be established, and the specific condition includes a first specific condition and a second specific condition, and the specific condition includes a first specific condition and a second specific condition, and When the first specific condition is satisfied, the specific state is ended at a timing before the start of the specific winning game, and when the second specific condition is met, the specific state is kept at least until the start of the specific winning game. does not end, and the specific state is then ended, and the specific winning game is started after the specific state ends due to the fulfillment of the first specific condition, and the It is possible to make the degree of advantage of the control regarding the game state different from the situation where the specific winning game is started in a specific state, and the result of the winning lottery becomes the specific result and the specific winning game is awarded. In a situation where either the first specific condition or the second specific condition is satisfied, the effect executing means may execute a specific effect, and the specific effect is: A gaming machine characterized in that the performance suggests or notifies a profit that exceeds the profit that can be given based on one particular winning game.

(Additional Note 6) In a gaming machine capable of awarding a winning game according to the result of a winning lottery, a selection means for selecting a variation pattern of a variable game according to the result of the winning lottery, and the variation selected by the selection means comprising a game execution means capable of executing a variable game based on a pattern, a game state control means for controlling a game state, a performance execution means for executing a performance, and a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, The game state includes a normal state and a specific state in which it is easier to enter a game ball into a predetermined starting hole than in the normal state, and the result of the winning lottery becomes a specific result and a specific winning game is awarded. In such a situation, a specific condition for ending the specific state can be established, and the specific condition includes a first specific condition and a second specific condition, and the result of the winning lottery is In a situation in which a specific winning game is awarded as a result of a specific result, when neither the first specific condition nor the second specific condition is met, or when either the first specific condition or the second specific condition is met. When the first specific condition is satisfied, at least a part of the performance mode in the performance executed during the execution of the variable game can be different, and when the first specific condition is satisfied, the specific winning game starts. If the specific state is ended at the previous timing and the second specific condition is satisfied, the specific state will not end at least until the start of the specific winning game, and then the specific state will be ended and the second specific condition will be satisfied. A situation in which the specific winning game is started after the specific state ends due to the establishment of one specific condition, and a situation in which the specific winning game is started in the specific state due to the establishment of the second specific condition. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to vary the degree of advantage of control regarding states.

(Additional Note 7) In a gaming machine capable of awarding winning games according to the result of a winning lottery, a selection means for selecting a variation pattern of a variable game according to the result of the winning lottery, and the variation selected by the selection means. The gaming state includes a game execution means capable of executing a variable game based on a pattern, and a game state control means for controlling a game state, and the game state includes a normal state and a game starting point at a predetermined start point than the normal state. There is a specific state in which it is easy to enter a ball, and in a situation where the result of the winning lottery becomes a specific result and a specific winning game is awarded, a specific condition for ending the specific state can be established. , the specific conditions include a first specific condition and a second specific condition, and in a situation where the result of the winning lottery becomes the specific result and the specific winning game is awarded, the first specific condition The selection condition for the variation pattern may be different between when none of the second specific conditions hold true and when either the first specific condition or the second specific condition holds true. , when the first specific condition is satisfied, the specific state is ended at a timing before the start of the specific winning game, and when the second specific condition is satisfied, the specific state is ended at least until the start of the specific winning game. A situation in which the specific state does not end, the specific state is subsequently ended, and the specific winning game is started after the specific state ends due to the establishment of the first specific condition, and the establishment of the second specific condition. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to make the degree of advantage of control regarding the game state different depending on a situation in which the specific winning game is started in the specific state.

(Additional Note 8) In a gaming machine capable of awarding winning games according to the result of a winning lottery, a gaming state control means that controls a gaming state, a performance execution means that executes a performance, and a performance control that controls the performance execution means The gaming state includes a normal state and a specific state in which it is easier to enter a game ball into a predetermined starting hole than in the normal state, and the result of the winning lottery is a specific result. In a situation where a specific winning game is awarded, a specific condition for ending the specific state can be established, and the specific condition includes a first specific condition and a second specific condition, and the specific condition includes a first specific condition and a second specific condition, and When the first specific condition is satisfied, the specific state is ended at a timing before the start of the specific winning game, and when the second specific condition is met, the specific state is kept at least until the start of the specific winning game. does not end, and the specific state is then ended, and the specific winning game is started after the specific state ends due to the fulfillment of the first specific condition, and the It is possible to make the degree of advantage of the control regarding the game state different depending on the situation where the specific winning game is started in a specific state, and the result of the winning lottery becomes the specific result and the first specific winning game is started. In a situation where the result of the winning lottery is the same as when the first specific winning game was awarded and a second specific winning game is awarded, A game characterized in that the performance executed in connection with the awarding of a specific winning game and the performance executed in connection with the awarding of the second specific winning game may differ in at least a part of the content of the production. Machine.

(Additional note 9) A specific performance is composed of the performance executed in connection with the provision of the first specified winning game and the performance performed in connection with the provision of the second specified winning game ( The gaming machine described in appendix 8).

(Additional Note 10) In a gaming machine capable of awarding winning games according to the result of a winning lottery, a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, a performance execution means for executing a performance, and a performance control for controlling the performance execution means The gaming state includes a normal state and a specific state in which it is easier to enter a game ball into a predetermined starting hole than in the normal state, and the result of the winning lottery is a specific result. In a situation where a specific winning game is awarded, a specific condition for ending the specific state can be established, and the specific condition includes a first specific condition and a second specific condition, and the specific condition includes a first specific condition and a second specific condition, and When the first specific condition is satisfied, the specific state is ended at a timing before the start of the specific winning game, and when the second specific condition is met, the specific state is kept at least until the start of the specific winning game. does not end, and the specific state is then ended, and the specific winning game is started after the specific state ends due to the fulfillment of the first specific condition, and the It is possible to make the degree of advantage of control regarding the game state different between a situation in which the specific winning game is started in a specific state and a situation in which the specific winning game is started, and the performance execution means is capable of executing a special performance while the specific winning game is being provided. The result of the winning lottery becomes the specific result and the first specific winning game is awarded, and then the result of the winning lottery becomes the specific result and the second specific winning game is awarded. In the situation, in the second specific winning game when the power supply is cut off for a predetermined period after the start of the first specific winning game, in the second specific winning game when the power supply is not cut off for the predetermined period, A gaming machine characterized in that a part of the special performance executed during the granting of a specific winning game is executed, and the remaining part is not executed, or the remaining part is a different performance.

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If the winning lottery result becomes a winning result, then in a gaming machine that can award specific winning games ,
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
a performance execution means for performing the performance;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The gaming state includes a normal state and a specific state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into a predetermined starting port than in the normal state,
In a situation where the specific winning game is awarded, a specific condition for ending the specific state can be established, and the specific condition includes a first specific condition and a second specific condition. ,
When the first specific condition is satisfied, the specific state is ended at a timing before the specific winning game starts,
When the second specific condition is satisfied, the specific state does not end at least until the start of the specific winning game, and then the specific state ends,
A situation in which the specific winning game is started after the specific state ends due to the establishment of the first specific condition, and a situation in which the specific winning game is started in the specific state due to the establishment of the second specific condition, It is possible to vary the degree of advantage of control regarding the gaming state,
In a situation where the specific winning game is awarded, and in a situation where either the first specific condition or the second specific condition is satisfied, the performance executing means executes the specific performance. There is, and the specific performance is a performance that suggests or announces a profit that exceeds the profit that can be given based on one specific winning game,
In the performance execution means, the specific performance may be executed a plurality of times during the advantageous period, and the start condition for the advantageous period can be satisfied in a situation where the normal state is controlled to the specific state; The condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied in a situation where the specific state is controlled to the normal state,
The game machine is characterized in that the performance execution means may execute a special performance, and the special performance is a performance that suggests or notifies a profit that exceeds the profit suggested or notified by the specific performance. The performance execution means is capable of executing a special performance during the granting of the specific winning game,
In a situation where the first specific winning game ends after the first specific winning game starts, and then the second specific winning game starts, the electric power is used for a predetermined period after the first specific winning game starts. During the awarding of the second specific winning game when the power supply is cut off, the special performance that is executed during the awarding of the second specific winning game when the power supply is not cut off in the predetermined period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a part is executed and the remaining part is not executed, or the remaining part has a different effect.

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