JP7245530B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, some pachinko game machines, which are a type of game machine, have a configuration that restores information about game control when power supply is started after the power supply is stopped (for example, Patent Document 1 ). Some of such gaming machines are configured so that information relating to game control can be initialized when power supply is started.

JP 2014-110907 A

Since information related to game control includes information related to acquisition of game media, the performance of acquiring game media may differ depending on whether the information is initialized or not. Therefore, if the player can recognize whether or not the information related to the game control has been initialized, there is a possibility that the player's motivation for playing the game will decrease. On the other hand, an operator (for example, a store clerk of a game parlor) who handles the game machine cannot properly operate the game machine unless he/she cannot recognize whether or not information related to game control has been initialized.

The present invention has been made with a focus on such problems existing in the conventional technology, and its object is to suppress the decline in the player's desire to play games, and to allow the operator to use the gaming machine. It is to facilitate proper operation.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems comprises main control means and sub-control means for receiving control information generated by the main control means and performing predetermined control based on the control information, wherein power supply is A game machine capable of holding information on game control for a predetermined period even when it is stopped and returning based on the information on game control when power supply is started, wherein a start port into which a game ball can enter; An opening/closing member that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, an initialization operation means capable of an operation to initialize information related to the game control, and a notification. The main control means is capable of controlling the game state, and the game state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the non-time-saving state is A state in which the opening and closing member continues to take the closed state, or a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting port, and the time-saving state is a state in which game balls enter the starting port less than in the non-time-saving state. Triggered by the establishment of a specific condition, the main control means starts counting the number of executions of the special symbol variation game, and when the number of executions of the special symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number of times, , the time-saving state is controlled, the information on the number of executions of the special symbol variation game is included in the information on the game control, and the main control means starts power supply accompanied by the operation of the initialization operation means. When initializing the information on the game control, when the power supply is started without the operation of the initialization operation means, the information on the game control is not initialized, and the sub control means, the power supply is When it is started, it is possible to execute an indicator notification that can recognize which of the return in which the information related to the game control is initialized and the return in which the information related to the game control is not initialized, After starting the indicator notification, the sub control means can terminate the indicator notification based on a predetermined trigger. is recognizable and cannot be recognized by the player, the sub control means can execute a specific effect when controlled to the time saving state, and the specific effect is The specific effect ends when a predetermined time elapses after the execution of the specific effect, a special symbol variation game may be started during the execution of the specific effect, and the special symbol variation game is started during the execution of the specific effect. if The specific effect does not end, the sub control means can execute a predetermined effect in accordance with the execution of the special symbol variation game, and when the special symbol variation game is started during the execution of the specific effect, it is started. When the special symbol variation game is a specific special symbol variation game, the predetermined effect is preferentially executed over the specific effect, while the special symbol variation game is started during the execution of the specific effect. When the special symbol variation game to be started is not the specific special symbol variation game, the specific effect is executed with priority over the predetermined effect.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems comprises main control means and sub-control means for receiving control information generated by the main control means and performing predetermined control based on the control information, wherein power supply is A game machine capable of holding information on game control for a predetermined period even when it is stopped and returning based on the information on game control when power supply is started, wherein a start port into which a game ball can enter; An opening/closing member that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, an initialization operation means capable of an operation to initialize information related to the game control, and a notification. The main control means is capable of controlling the game state, and the game state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the non-time-saving state is A state in which the opening and closing member continues to take the closed state, or a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting port, and the time-saving state is a state in which game balls enter the starting port less than in the non-time-saving state. Triggered by the establishment of a specific condition, the main control means starts counting the number of executions of the special symbol variation game, and when the number of executions of the special symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number of times, , the time-saving state is controlled, the information on the number of executions of the special symbol variation game is included in the information on the game control, and the main control means starts power supply accompanied by the operation of the initialization operation means. When initializing the information on the game control, when the power supply is started without the operation of the initialization operation means, the information on the game control is not initialized, and the sub control means, the power supply is When it is started, it is possible to execute an indicator notification that can recognize which of the return in which the information related to the game control is initialized and the return in which the information related to the game control is not initialized, After starting the indicator notification, the sub control means can terminate the indicator notification based on a predetermined trigger. is recognizable, and the player cannot recognize it, the sub control means can execute a specific effect when controlled to the time saving state, and the time saving state is It is a state in which right-handed hitting is recommended, a right-handed performance capable of specifying a right-handed instruction is executed prior to the specific performance , and the specific performance is a condition in which a predetermined time elapses after the specific performance is executed. and ends with The gist is that a special symbol variation game may be started during execution of a payout, and the specific effect is not finished when the special symbol variation game is started during execution of the specific effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to properly operate the gaming machine while suppressing the player's desire to play.

The front view of a pachinko game machine. The front view which shows a game board. The figure which shows the kind of game state. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot and the game state after a jackpot game. Explanatory drawing explaining a change pattern which can be selected when it is a normal state and a time saving state. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition form of a game state and production mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the production|presentation content of the production|presentation mode controlled during a normal state. A diagram showing the variation time of the normal symbol variation game, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery, and the opening time of the opening and closing claw. Flowchart showing a special symbol start process. Flowchart showing a special symbol end process. Flowchart showing a special symbol end process. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the transition form of the game state after the jackpot game and after the RWM is cleared. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the timing at which index notification is executed after power is turned on and the contents of the index notification. Explanatory drawing explaining the start production performed when a time saving state starts normally. Explanatory drawing explaining the end production performed when a normal time saving state is complete|finished. (a) to (h) are schematic diagrams of effects performed when the ceiling time saving state is generated. (a) to (e) are schematic diagrams of effects performed when the ceiling time saving state is generated. (a) to (e) are schematic diagrams of effects performed when the ceiling time saving state ends.

An embodiment of a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, will be described below.
In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an outer frame Y1 for mounting the machine on island facilities. The pachinko game machine 10 has an inner frame Y2 for mounting various game parts on the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1. The middle frame Y2 is attached so that it can be opened and removed. A game board YB, which will be described later, is assembled to the middle frame Y2. The pachinko game machine 10 has a front frame Y3. The front frame Y3 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame Y2 when viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. A protective glass (not shown) that protects the game board YB is supported by the front frame Y3.

A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a speaker SP on the front lower portion of an outer frame Y1. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting a predetermined sound (music, sound effect, etc.). Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA on the front side of the front frame Y3. The decorative lamp LA can perform effects (hereinafter referred to as light emission effects) by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitter (not shown). In the present embodiment, the speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA are an example of an effect executing means capable of executing an effect, and an example of an informing means that executes informing.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a shooting handle HD at the front lower part of the middle frame Y2. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle HD. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball by operating the shooting handle HD. By adjusting the shooting intensity of the game ball shot toward the game board YB, it is possible to adjust the direction (rolling direction) in which the game ball rolls with respect to the game board YB.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail YR is laid in a circular spiral shape to guide the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD and to form a substantially circular game area YBa which is the main part of the game. . The guide rail YR forms a guide path YRa on the game board YB as a game ball launch rail extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB. A game area YBa is formed.

At the most downstream of the guideway YRa, a return prevention valve YRb is arranged to prevent the game ball shot from the guideway YRa to the game area YBa from returning to the guideway YRa. The anti-return valve YRb is fixed to the tip of the guide rail YR positioned most downstream of the guideway YRa.

Approximately in the center of the game board YB of the pachinko game machine 10, an effect display device 11 having an image display section GH is arranged. For example, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display. The display effect executed by the effect display device 11 includes a effect pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a effect game) using a plurality of lines of effect symbols (decorative patterns), and various displays executed in relation to the effect game. There are performances. In the performance game, a plurality of rows (three rows in this embodiment) of performance symbols are variably displayed, and a combination of the performance symbols that are finally stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as a combination of symbols) makes it possible to recognize a big hit or a loss. is. The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is an example of effect execution means capable of executing effects, and an example of display means included in the effect execution means. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is an example of notification means that performs notification.

The game area YBa is formed with a plurality of winning openings (ball openings) into which game balls can enter. The winning openings include a first starting opening 16, a second starting opening 18, a big winning opening 23, and a gate opening 25. - 特許庁The first starting port 16 is a prize winning port into which a game ball is entered when establishing a starting condition of a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game), which will be described later. The first starting port 16 is arranged below the effect display device 11, and has a first ball entrance 15 for entering the game ball so that the game ball can be entered at all times. is open to Also, the first starter opening 16 is provided with a first starter sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball entering the first starter opening 16 . In this embodiment, the first starting port 16 is an example of a starting port into which a game ball can enter.

The second starting hole 18 is a prize winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the condition for starting the special game is established. The second starting port 18 is arranged on the right side of the performance display device 11 and has a second ball entrance 17 for entering a game ball. The second starting port 18 is generally an electric accessory, and has an opening/closing claw 19 as an opening/closing member that performs an opening/closing operation by the operation of the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). The opening of the opening/closing claw 19 opens the opening of the opening/closing claw 19 to open the second start opening 18 so that the game ball can enter the open state. , a closed state in which a game ball cannot be entered. In addition, the second starting port 18 is closed when the normal winning game described later is not provided. Then, the opening/closing claw 19 operates in an open state when a normal winning lottery is won and a normal winning game is provided. In the present embodiment, the opening/closing claw 19 operates in the open state under the operation condition of winning the normal winning lottery. In addition, the second starting hole 18 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 18 . In this embodiment, the second starting port 18 is an example of a starting port into which a game ball can enter. Further, in the present embodiment, the opening/closing claw 19 is an example of an opening/closing member that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter.

The big winning hole 23 is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered when satisfying the payout condition of the prize ball. The big prize opening 23 is arranged at the lower right side of the performance display device 11. - 特許庁The big prize gate 23 is a special electric accessory, and includes a big prize gate door 22 that opens and closes by actuation of a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). The big winning opening door 22 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter when the big winning game is not provided. When a big win is won in a big win lottery, which is an example of a winning lottery, and a big win game is awarded, the big winning opening 23 can enter a game ball or is opened for easy entry. In this specification, when simply indicated as "big win probability", it means the probability of winning a big win in a big win lottery (probability of being judged as a big win in big win judgment). In addition, a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 23 is arranged in the big winning hole 23 .

The gate port 25 is a ball entrance through which a game ball is entered when establishing a starting condition of a normal symbol variation game using normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as a normal game). The gate port 25 is arranged on the right side of the effect display device 11 . The gate opening 25 is always open so that game balls can be entered. Further, the gate opening 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate opening 25 .

The game board YB has a 7-segment type first special symbol display portion 12 . The first special symbol display section 12 is arranged at the lower left of the effect display device 11 . The first special symbol display unit 12 can execute a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the special symbols are stopped and displayed.

The game board YB is provided with a 7-segment type second special symbol display portion 13 . The second special symbol display section 13 is arranged at the lower left of the effect display device 11 . The second special symbol display unit 13 can execute a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

The special symbol is identification information for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery. In this embodiment, in the first special symbol display part 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is fixedly displayed. . In addition, one special pattern corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is selected from a plurality of kinds of special patterns in the second special pattern display part 13, and the selected special pattern is fixed and displayed. Hereinafter, the first special symbol display section 12 and the second special symbol display section 13 are collectively referred to as "special symbol display section". Also, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special games". Also, the special game and the production game are collectively referred to as "variation game". The plurality of types of special symbols include at least a jackpot symbol as a big win display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when the special symbol display portions 12 and 13 are fixed and stopped displaying the big winning symbols, the player is given a big winning game after the special game in which the big winning lottery is won is finished. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win lottery is won, a big win game is provided after the special game (special symbol variation game) in which the big win lottery is won is finished.

The game board YB includes a first special hold display portion 20 formed by a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special hold light emitting portions 20a and 20b. The first special reservation display section 20 is arranged below the first special symbol display section 12 . The first special suspension display unit 20 displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the execution condition has not yet been satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number".

The game board YB includes a second special hold display portion 21 formed by a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special hold light emitting portions 21a and 21b. The second special reservation display portion 21 is arranged below the second special symbol display portion 13 . The second special suspension display unit 21 displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution 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 second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4".

The game board YB includes a normal symbol display portion 24 formed by a plurality of (two in this embodiment) normal symbol light emitting portions 24a and 24b. The normal symbol display section 24 is arranged in the lower left part of the first special reservation display section 20 . The normal symbol display unit 24 can execute a normal game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the normal winning lottery. The normal pattern includes at least a normal winning pattern and a normal losing pattern. In this embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won, the normal winning symbols are stop-displayed in the normal game. After the end of the normal game, a normal winning game in which the opening/closing claw 19 is operated in an open state is provided to make the game ball easily enter the second starting port 18.例文帳に追加By providing this normal winning game, the player can obtain an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the second special symbol variation game.

The game board YB includes a normal hold display portion 26 formed by a plurality of (two in this embodiment) normal hold light emitting portions 26a and 26b. The normal holding display portion 26 is arranged below the normal symbol display portion 24 . The normal suspension display unit 26 displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the execution condition has not yet been satisfied. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number".

The game board YB is provided with a right-handed informing lamp RL formed by a single light emitter (such as an LED). The right-handed informing lamp RL is arranged to the right of the normal holding display section 26 . The right-handed notification lamp RL lights up during the giving of the big hit game, during the variable probability state described later, and during the time saving state. By turning on the right-handed notification lamp RL, the player is notified that the game ball should be rolled in the second rolling direction TH2.

The game board YB has a performance display section SH. The performance display portion SH is a seal material having an adhesive surface printed with the number of winning balls, the model name, and information for identifying the performance of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as "model information"). and is attached to the corner decorative member of the game board YB. The model information is determined based on information related to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine 10, such as the jackpot probability and the number of winning balls, and is information that allows the performance of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to be identified. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, character information of "H" is printed on the performance display portion SH as model information. Note that, in the present embodiment, the performance display unit SH is an example of notification means. In this embodiment, model information is reported in the performance display section SH.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the player adjusts the shooting strength of the game ball by operating the shooting handle HD, and causes the game ball to roll in the first rolling direction TH1 and the second rolling direction TH2. In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, the first rolling direction TH1 is the direction in which the player rolls on the left side of the effect display device 11 arranged substantially in the center of the game board YB. On the other hand, the second rolling direction TH2 is the direction of rolling on the right side of the effect display device 11 as viewed from the player.

In the following description, the game area in which the game ball can roll when launched in the first rolling direction TH1 is referred to as a "left area". On the other hand, when the game ball is shot in the second rolling direction TH2, the game area in which the game ball can roll is called the "right area". By the way, the “playing area where the game ball can roll” refers to the playing area where it is assumed that the game ball will roll when playing a normal game, and it is assumed that it can roll only by irregular rolling. It does not include the play area that is played.

The player can adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball by operating the shooting handle HD, and make the game ball enter the first start hole 16, the second start hole 18, the big winning hole 23, or the gate hole 25. It becomes possible. For example, when a game ball is shot with a stronger launch intensity (hereinafter referred to as a right-hand shot), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the right area, where the second starting port 18, the big winning port 23, or the gate There is a possibility that the ball will enter the mouth 25 . Right hitting is performed by adjusting the shooting intensity to the maximum intensity or a slightly weaker intensity than the maximum intensity, because it is necessary to shoot the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area. On the other hand, when the game ball is shot with the shooting intensity adjusted to be weaker (hereinafter referred to as a left-handed shot), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left area and likely to enter the first start hole 16. be. Since it is not necessary to shoot the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, left-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the intensity to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, the passage of the game ball is formed by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first start hole 16 when hitting to the right. The game part may be arranged so as to restrict the ball from entering the first starting hole 16 when hitting to the right, or making it harder for the ball to enter the first starting hole 16 than when hitting to the left. may be arranged as follows.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when hitting to the right, it is easier for the game ball to enter the second start hole 18 when the opening/closing claw 19 is opening than when hitting to the left. , a game part such as a game nail forms a flow path for a game ball. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that, in principle, the game ball cannot enter the second start hole 18 even if the opening/closing claw 19 is operating to open when hitting to the left. .

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols stopped and displayed in the special game is displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as effect symbols in each row. Then, in the effect display device 11, when the special symbol display portions 12 and 13 display the special symbol display portions 12 and 13 with the big hit symbols fixed and stopped, the effect display device 11 also has the big win pattern combination (big win display result) fixed and stopped in principle. be. The jackpot pattern combination of the present embodiment is a pattern combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which all rows have the same effect pattern. In addition, when the special symbol display parts 12 and 13 display the combination of lost symbols (result of display of failure) in fixed stop display, the combination of symbols in failure (result of display of failure) is also fixedly displayed in the performance display device 11.例文帳に追加The design combination that is out of this embodiment is a combination of patterns in which all rows of production patterns are different (such as [123] and [543]), or a combination in which one row of production patterns is different from the other two rows of production patterns ([122 ] and [323]).

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the special game starts, the performance symbols in each row of the performance display device 11 are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Then, when the performance symbols in each row start to change (when the performance game starts), the left row (left symbol) → right row (right symbol) → middle row (middle symbol) in the performance display device 11 as seen from the player side ), the variably displayed effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, when the temporarily stopped and displayed left and right symbols are the same, the ready-to-win state can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as [1↓1], where "↓" indicates that the game is fluctuating). In the ready-to-reach state, among a plurality of columns, the same production pattern is displayed in a specific column (left column and right column in this embodiment), and the display is temporarily stopped, and columns other than the specific column (in this embodiment, middle column) is displayed in a variable manner. The pattern combination that can recognize this ready-to-win state is the ready-to-win pattern combination by the effect pattern.

The display of the symbols (effect symbols) on the effect display device 11 includes "variable display", "temporary stop display" and "fixed stop display". The variable display in the effect display device 11 is a state (display) in which the type of effect pattern is changed and displayed. In addition, the temporary stop display on the effect display device 11 means that the effect pattern stopped at a certain stop position to notify that it is not fixed and stopped is stopped with a predetermined action (for example, swinging in the vertical direction). is displayed as Further, the fixed stop display on the effect display device 11 is a state in which the effect symbols are fixed and stopped without any movement in order to notify that the fixed stop display has been performed (that the special game has ended).

Further, the display of the symbols (special symbols) in the special symbol display portions 12 and 13 includes "variable display" and "fixed stop display". The variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol display portions 12 and 13 means that, among the seven light emitters forming the 7-segment type special symbol display portions 12 and 13, in order to make it appear that the type of special symbol is changing. At least one light emitter is blinking. In addition, the fixed stop display of the special symbols in the special symbol display portions 12 and 13 means that a special symbol composed of a combination of lighting and extinguishing of each light emitter forming the 7-segment type special symbol display portions 12 and 13 is displayed. It is in a state where Then, when the special game ends, the effect symbol of the effect display device 11 and the special symbols of the special symbol display parts 12 and 13 are fixed and stopped at the same time.

Further, the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the effect display device 11 can execute the ready-to-win effect. The ready-to-win effect is an effect performed in the effect game from when the symbol combination of ready-to-win is temporarily displayed and until the symbol combination (display result) finally composed of the effect symbols is derived. Therefore, the ready-to-win effect is a effect for making the player expect whether or not the special game being executed will result in a big win. Further, the ready-to-win effect in the present embodiment includes a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as SP ready-to-win effect) performed after the start of the normal ready-to-win effect. The SP ready-to-win effect is executed, for example, by developing the effect content of the normal ready-to-win effect. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the SP ready-to-win effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit in the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal ready-to-win effect is executed.

Next, various functions installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function).
The probability variation function is a function for varying the jackpot probability. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state in which the variable probability function does not operate and a high probability state in which the variable probability function operates, as states in which the probability of big wins may differ. The high-probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low-probability state, which is extremely advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable-probability state".

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a ball entry assisting function.
The ball entry assistance function is a function for varying the base (the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls) by assisting the winning of the second starting hole 18 . The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state in which the ball entry assist function does not operate and a high base state in which the ball entry assist function operates as states in which the base can be different. That is, the low base state in this embodiment is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting hole 18, and the high base state makes it more difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting hole 18 than in the low base state. It is in a state where it is easy to enter the ball. In the high base state, the game ball can easily enter the second starting hole 18, which is advantageous for the player (easy ball entry state). The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electrical support state".

For example, the ball-entering assist function can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total time in which the opening/closing claw 19 is in the open state in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control is a control to increase the number of times the opening and closing claw 19 is in an open state in one normal winning game than when it is in a low base state, and the time when the opening and closing claw 19 is in an open state once in a normal winning game. is longer than in the low base state. The high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) compared to the low base state. When the special symbol variation time shortening control is performed, the high base state is the special symbol variation time shortening state, and the low base state is the special symbol non-variation time shortening state.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is defined by a combination of whether or not the variable probability function is activated and whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a "normal state" which is a low probability state and a low base state, a "time saving state" which is a low probability state and a high base state, and a high probability state and a high base state. There is a "variable state" that is. In addition, the 'time saving state' includes a 'normal working time saving state' and a 'ceiling working time saving state'. Although details will be described later, the "normal time saving state" is controlled when the jackpot lottery is won, and the type of jackpot that becomes a low probability state and a high base state after the jackpot game is determined. Time saving after the jackpot game. state. In addition, the "ceiling time saving state" starts counting the number of executions of the special game that is the condition for being controlled to the ceiling time saving state, triggered by being controlled to the low probability state, and the specified number of times (in this embodiment, 900 times) is a time-saving state that is controlled when the special game is executed. Also, in the normal state, if the normal time saving state ends without winning the jackpot lottery during the normal time saving state, the special game is played a specified number of times (15 times in this embodiment) after the normal time saving state ends. Includes special normal conditions that are controlled as upper bounds. In addition, in this embodiment, a normal state corresponds to a non-time-saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-time-saving state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the starting port, and the time-saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than in the non-time-saving state. be. Moreover, the variable probability state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than in the non-time-saving state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the normal time saving state corresponds to the first time saving state, and the ceiling time saving state corresponds to the second time saving state. That is, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a non-time-saving state with a low probability of winning the jackpot lottery, a time-saving state with a low probability of winning the jackpot lottery, a non-time-saving state, and It also includes a probability variable state in which the probability of winning a jackpot lottery is higher than in the time saving state. Further, the time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a setting function.
The setting function is a function that enables setting of setting information from among setting information (setting value) that defines a jackpot probability. In the pachinko game machine 10, the jackpot probability is defined by an internally stored set value. In this embodiment, there are three levels of set values: a first set value, a second set value, and a third set value. In the following description, "the n-th setting value is set" may simply be indicated as "setting n" (where n=1 to 3). The probability of a big win is high in the order of the probability of a big win of setting 1<the probability of a big win of setting 2<the probability of a big win of setting 3, and it is easy to win a big win. Each jackpot probability of setting 1 to setting 3 is a set of a jackpot probability in a low probability state and a jackpot probability in a high probability state. It should be noted that even if the jackpot probability is set based on any set value, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the distribution of special symbols corresponding to the type of jackpot, the distribution of variation patterns, and the rate of entry into the probability variation state (probability variation rate) are , is constant and does not vary. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big hit probability changes according to the set value. Note that the set values do not need to be in three stages, and may be in two stages or in four stages or more. Although details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed and a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed as a setting processing state that allows setting or checking of the setting value. condition and are available. Note that, in the present embodiment, the setting change state corresponds to the specific mode.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a backup function.
The backup function is a function that retains various information including game control information for a predetermined period even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and enables recovery based on the various information when the power supply is started. Although the details will be described later, the information related to the game control to be backed up includes set values, the number of executions of the symbol variation game, and the like.

Next, according to FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a main board 40, a sub board 41, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. Since the main board 40, the sub-board 41, and the power supply unit 60 are located on the back side of the game board YB mounted on the middle frame Y2, they can be visually recognized by opening the middle frame Y2 together with the front frame Y3. The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 41 . The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub board 41 . The sub-board 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main board 40 .

First, the main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40 a , a main ROM 40 b , a main RWM 40 c , an RWM clear switch 42 and a setting device 43 . That is, the main CPU 40a, the main ROM 40b, the main RWM 40c, the RWM clear switch 42, and the setter 43 are mounted on the same board.

By executing the main control program, the main CPU 40a executes a process related to the progress of the game as a predetermined process. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a corresponds to main control means. The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lotteries, lottery tables used for various lotteries, and the like.

Also, the main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Therefore, the variation pattern can be said to be information capable of specifying the variation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variation time of the special game is determined by determining the variation pattern. Also, the variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. Variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern and a losing variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game such that after the ready-to-win production, the final jackpot pattern is determined and stopped to be displayed. Loss fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern without loss reach and a fluctuation pattern with loss reach. The non-lose reach variation pattern is associated with, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the losing symbol combination without going through the ready-to-win effect. The fluctuation pattern with the losing reach is associated with the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the losing symbol combination through the ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the effect game. Also, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern of the SP ready-to-win effect associated with the execution of the SP ready-to-win effect. In addition, in the variation pattern with loss reach, the loss variation pattern of the normal reach effect in which the execution of only the normal reach effect is associated with the normal reach effect and the SP reach effect, and the SP reach effect in which the execution of the SP reach effect is associated There is a deviation variation pattern. In addition, the variation patterns include a dedicated loss variation pattern that can be determined in the final special game in the normal time-saving state and a dedicated big hit variation pattern that can be determined in the final special game in the normal time-saving state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main ROM 40b is a game component arranged corresponding to the model information of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the model information is information that enables recognition of the game parts to be arranged in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and recognizes whether the game parts are the game parts to be arranged in the pachinko gaming machine 10. This is performance information for The main ROM 40b stores information that can specify the model information of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG.

The main RWM 40c stores various information rewritten according to the processing result of the main CPU 40a. For example, information stored by the main RWM 40c includes flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The RWM clear switch 42 is an operation means configured to allow an operation to instruct initialization (hereinafter referred to as RWM clear) of at least a part of various information including information on game control backed up by the backup function. . In this embodiment, various information stored in the main RWM 40c is backed up by the backup function. The RWM clear switch 42 is turned on by pressing, and turned off by not pressing. The main CPU 40a can input an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is a manual operation by, for example, a manager of the game arcade or a worker during manufacturing (hereinafter collectively referred to as "worker"). In the present embodiment, the RWM clear switch 42 is an example of initialization operation means capable of performing an operation to initialize information related to game control.

The setting device 43 can selectively instruct permission or prohibition of transition to a setting processing state (setting change state or setting confirmation state) that allows change or confirmation of a set value. The setting device 43 is turned on when a setting key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole and rotated in a predetermined direction, and turned off when rotated in the opposite direction. The setting device 43 can maintain the operation state after switching without returning without manual operation. If the setting device 43 is not turned off, the setting key cannot be pulled out from the keyhole. The main CPU 40a can receive an operation signal output when the setting device 43 is turned on. In the present embodiment, the setting device 43 is an example of setting operation means capable of performing operations related to setting information that defines the jackpot probability.

The main board 40 also has a setting switch. The setting switch selectively instructs a setting value when a plurality of setting values are determined when the pachinko game machine 10 is shifting to a setting change state allowing setting of the setting value. The setting switch is not limited to a push-button type, and may be arbitrarily changed to a lever type, a dial type, or the like. The main CPU 40a can input an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 42, which also functions as a setting switch, is turned on. Also, the operation of the setting switch is, for example, a manual operation by an operator. In this embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42 . That is, in the setting change state, the RWM clear switch 42 functions as a setting switch. It should be noted that the setting switch may not be shared with other switches such as the RWM clear switch 42, and may be dedicated operating means.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the middle frame Y2 cannot be opened unless the operator operates the locking device using the frame key managed by the operator. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device cannot, in principle, open the middle frame Y2. Therefore, in principle, the player cannot operate the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main board 40 . In the present embodiment, the setting device 43 is an example of specific operation means that can be operated by the operator but cannot be operated by the player.

The setting display 44 displays information capable of specifying the internally set setting values in the setting processing state. For example, the setting display 44 is a dotted seven-segment display capable of displaying one-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character).

The main board 40 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main CPU 40a can input detection signals output by sensors SE1 to SE4 detecting game balls.

The main board 40 is connected to the first special symbol display section 12 and the second special symbol display section 13 . The main CPU 40 a can control the display contents of the first special symbol display section 12 and the second special symbol display section 13 . The main board 40 is connected to the first special pending display section 20 and the second special pending display section 21 . The main CPU 40 a can control the display contents of the first special suspension display section 20 and the second special suspension display section 21 . The main board 40 is connected to the normal symbol display section 24 . The main CPU 40 a can control the display contents of the normal symbol display section 24 . The main board 40 is connected to the normal hold display section 26 . The main CPU 40 a can control the display contents of the normal hold display section 26 . The main CPU 40a is connected to a right-handed informing lamp RL. The main CPU 40a can control the notification contents of the right hitting notification lamp RL. The main board 40 is connected to the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2. The main CPU 40 a can control the opening modes of the second starting port 18 and the big winning port 23 . The main CPU 40 a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42 . The main CPU 40a can input an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on. The main CPU 40 a is connected to the setting device 43 . The main CPU 40a can receive an operation signal output when the setting device 43 is turned on.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-CPU 41a, a sub-ROM 41b, and a sub-RWM 41c. The sub CPU 41a executes a sub control program to perform processing related to effects as predetermined processing. The sub CPU 41a receives control information (control command) generated by the main CPU 40a and output from the main CPU 40a, and performs control based on the control information. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 41a corresponds to sub control means.

The secondary ROM 41b stores a secondary control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub ROM 41b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, and the like. The secondary RWM 41c stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. - 特許庁For example, information stored by the secondary RWM 41c includes flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The sub-board 41 is connected to the effect display device 11 . The secondary CPU 41 a can control the display contents of the effect display device 11 . The sub-board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub CPU 41a can control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub-board 41 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 41a can control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be explained.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage, and converts the converted power supply voltage into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 41 . The power unit 60 includes a power switch 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between ON and OFF, and maintains the operation state after switching. In this embodiment, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is turned on, or power is supplied from the external power supply. , the power switch 60a is turned on from off. In the following description, "power-on" refers to a state in which power is supplied to the boards 40 and 41, and "power-off" refers to a state in which power is not supplied to the boards 40 and 41. and indicate.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply (not shown). The backup power supply supplies power to the main RWM 40c of the main board 40 even after the power is turned off. The main RWM 40c of the main substrate 40 receives power from the backup power supply, so that the contents stored in the main RWM 40c can be retained even after the power is turned off. For example, the main RWM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain stored information even when power is not supplied. good.

Here, the information on the game control to be backed up (information on the game control) is classified into at least the first type and the second type. Information on the first type of game control includes information on information (set value) that defines the jackpot probability, information on the second type of game control includes information on the special game, information on the jackpot game, and game state. information, and information about the payout of prize balls. For example, the information related to the special game includes information capable of specifying the lottery result of the special winning lottery, information capable of specifying the variation pattern of the special game, information capable of specifying the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the special game, and the like. In addition, counted during the low probability state, information that can identify the number of times the special game is executed until the ceiling time saving state is given, counted during the time saving state, and the number of times the special game is executed until the time saving state ends Identifiable information, etc. The information about the big-hit game is, for example, information that can specify the progress of the big-hit game. The information about the game state is information that can specify whether it is a high-probability state or a high-base state (improved ball-entering rate state). The information regarding the payout of prize balls is, for example, information capable of specifying a prize ball signal that has not yet been output. In this embodiment, in this embodiment, the information that can specify the number of times the special game is executed until the ceiling time saving state is given corresponds to the first number of games, and the number of times the special game is executed until the time saving state ends corresponds to the second number of games. Further, in the present embodiment, the information on the second type of game control includes the number of first games and the number of second games. In addition, in RWM clear of this embodiment, the information regarding the 2nd type game control is initialized. That is, in this embodiment, when the RWM clear is executed, the number of first games and the number of second games are initialized.

Next, the control processing state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The control processing state includes a normal processing state in which normal game processing relating to progress of a game can be executed, and a setting processing state (setting change state and setting confirmation state) in which setting values can be changed or confirmed. An outline of each control processing state will be described below, and specific control contents thereof will be described later.

In the normal processing state, although the details will be described later, by executing the normal game processing, it is possible to execute a variable game or award a jackpot game.
The setting processing state includes a setting change state in which change of the setting value is allowed, and a setting confirmation state in which only the currently set setting value is allowed to be checked and the setting value is not allowed to be changed.

When the power is turned on, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can shift to either a setting change state or a setting confirmation state according to the combination of the operation state of the setting device 43 and the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42.例文帳に追加The setting change state is a processing state that can be shifted to when the power is turned on while the setter 43 is turned on by the setting key and the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on. In the setting change state, a setting value to be set can be selected by operating the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42), and the selected setting value can be set. In this embodiment, the setting change state is a mode in which information (setting value) that defines the probability of a big hit can be set.

When shifting to the setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 also initializes (RWM clear) the RWM area (main RWM 40c). RWM clear in the present embodiment is intended for the area that stores information on the second type game control, initialization of the area that stores information on the first type game control including information on the set value not performed. Here, the information about the setting value is information that can specify the current setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 . The setting change state ends when the setter 43 is turned off using the setting key. Thus, in this embodiment, the information about the second type game control that is backed up is initialized when shifting to the setting change state, while the information about the first type game control that is backed up Information is not initialized when transitioning to the configuration change state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the setting device 43 is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the ON state when the power is turned on, the setting change state is controlled. Sometimes an RWM clear is performed.

On the other hand, the setting confirmation state is a processing state that can be shifted to when the setting device 43 is turned on by the setting key and the power is turned on without turning the RWM clear switch 42 on. In the setting confirmation state, confirmation of the set values that are set at the time of power-on is allowed. The set value can be confirmed by information displayed on the setting display 44 . When shifting to the setting confirmation state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not initialize (RWM clear) the RWM area (main RWM 40c). The setting confirmation state is terminated when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key.

When the setting device 43 is not turned on (turned off) by the setting key and the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are entered. only RWM clear is performed. When the setting device 43 is not turned on by the setting key and the power is turned on without turning on the RWM clear switch 42, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are not changed and the RWM is cleared. is not performed.

In this embodiment, the RWM clear executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed by turning on the setting device 43 with the setting key and turning on the power while operating the RWM clear switch 42 to change the setting. There is an RWM clear that is triggered by a state transition. Also, by turning on the power supply while not turning on the setting device 43 with the setting key (turning it off) and turning on the RWM clear switch 42, the setting change state and setting confirmation state are entered. There is an RWM clear that is performed without migration. That is, in the present embodiment, the RWM clear executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes the RWM clear executed with the transition to the setting change state as a trigger, and the RWM executed without the transition to the setting change state as a trigger. There is clear.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
In the jackpot game, first, an opening performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the big winning opening 23 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times (10 times in this embodiment). One round game is the first condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls enters, or the second condition in which a predetermined upper limit time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. It ends when two conditions are satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 23 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern), and the big winning opening door 22 is opened at the start of the round game and closed at the end of the round game. take state. In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). The production contents of the ending production include the start of the probability variable state start production that can be specified to shift to the probability variable state after the end of the jackpot game, and the start of the normal time reduction state that can be specified to shift to the normal time reduction state after the end of the jackpot game. Including performances. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, types of jackpots provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots in the first special game. Specifically, of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the first special pattern display section 12 as the game result of the first special game, 50 types of jackpot patterns are the patterns ZA and 50 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZB. are classified respectively. Incidentally, one type of jackpot or three or more types may be provided. Also, in the present embodiment, there are two types of big wins in the second special game. Specifically, of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the second special pattern display unit 13 as the game result of the second special game, 50 types of jackpot patterns are indicated by the pattern Za, and 50 types of jackpot patterns are indicated by the pattern Zc. are classified respectively. Incidentally, one type of jackpot or three or more types may be provided. Hereinafter, as the types of big wins, the types of big win symbols are used and expressed as big wins based on symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zc. Also, the types of jackpot games to be provided based on the jackpot types are expressed as jackpot games based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zc using the jackpot symbol types. In this embodiment, the big wins based on the symbols ZA and Za correspond to specific big wins, and the big wins based on the symbols ZB and Zc correspond to predetermined big wins.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the game state to be provided after the end of the jackpot game is determined for each jackpot symbol type. In this embodiment, it is determined that the big hits based on the symbols ZA and Za are given a probability variable state as a game state after the end of the big win game until the next big win game is given. On the other hand, for big wins based on the symbols ZB and Zc, it is determined that a normal time-saving state is given as a game state after the end of the big win game, with a predetermined number of special games as the upper limit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper limit number of special games in which the normal time-saving state is provided after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zc is a low probability state or a high probability state when the jackpot lottery is won. It is predetermined depending on whether it was a probability state. If the player is in a low-probability state when the jackpot lottery is won, it is determined that the normal time-saving state is given with 100 special games as the upper limit. On the other hand, when winning the jackpot lottery, if the player is in a high-probability state, it is determined that the normal time-saving state is given with 50 special games as the upper limit.

Next, according to FIG. 6, the variation patterns in the normal state and the time saving state will be described.
The variation patterns in the normal state and the time-saving state of the present embodiment are selected depending on whether or not a big hit will occur, and whether or not to execute a losing ready-to-win effect if the big hit does not occur. Specifically, the variation patterns for big hits include variation patterns HP05 and HP07. Variation patterns for losing when the ready-to-win effect is executed include variation patterns HP03 and HP04. Variation patterns HP01, HP02, and HP06 are variation patterns for losing when the ready-to-win effect is not executed.

Fluctuation patterns for the normal state include fluctuation patterns HP01, HP03 to HP05. Variation patterns for the normal time-saving state include variation patterns HP02 to HP07. The fluctuation patterns for the ceiling time saving state include fluctuation patterns HP02 to HP05.

In addition, the variation patterns HP06 and HP07, which are the variation patterns for the normal time-saving state, are when the number of special games to which the normal time-saving state is given reaches the upper limit and the final special game of the normal time-saving state is performed. is defined as a dedicated variation pattern for The variation pattern HP06 is defined as an exclusive variation pattern when the final special game in the normal time-saving state does not win the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, the variation pattern HP07 is defined as an exclusive variation pattern when the last special game in the normal time saving state wins the jackpot lottery.

In addition, in each game state, distribution ratios of selectable variation patterns are determined by distribution type information corresponding to the game state. In addition, with regard to the normal state, the normal state (hereinafter, "special normal state") that is controlled until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (15 times in the present embodiment) after the normal time saving state ends ) and a normal state different from the special normal state, different sorting type information is defined. In addition, in the present embodiment, the probability of selecting the variation pattern in which the ready-to-win effect is executed in the normal state is 1/30. On the other hand, in the special normal state, the probability of selecting the variation pattern in which the ready-to-win effect is executed is 1/16. That is, in the special normal state, the probability of executing the ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as "ready-to-win probability") is higher than in the normal state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation patterns HP01 to HP07 are associated with variation times during which the special game is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of variable times during which the special game is executed. In addition, the variation pattern HP02 selectable in the normal time reduction state and the ceiling time reduction state is a variation pattern in which the variation time of the variation pattern HP01 selectable in the normal state is shortened, and the variation selectable in the normal time reduction state and the ceiling time reduction state Among the patterns, this is the variation pattern with the shortest variation time. That is, the variable time of the variable pattern HP02 is the shortest variable time among a plurality of variable times during which the special game is executed in the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, it is easier to determine a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened than in the normal state.

Next, according to FIG. 7, the kind of production|presentation mode and the transition aspect of production|presentation mode are demonstrated.
The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of types of production modes. The plurality of types of performance modes include six types of normal modes MA, MB, MC, probability variable mode MD, normal time saving mode ME, and ceiling time saving mode MF.

The performance modes controlled during the normal state include normal modes MA to MC. That is, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of production modes in the production modes controlled during the normal state. Effect modes controlled during the variable probability state include variable probability mode MD. The production mode controlled during the normal working hours reduction state includes the normal working hours saving mode ME. There is a ceiling time saving mode MF in the performance mode controlled during the ceiling time saving state. When various jackpots are won, after the jackpot games based on the jackpots are finished, the first special game is started and the performance mode can be shifted to a performance mode according to the game state after the jackpot games are finished. After the jackpot game is over, even if there is no executable special game (when there is no hold), it may be possible to shift to the production mode according to the game state after the jackpot game is over.

After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is finished, the game is shifted to the variable probability mode MD. Also, after the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zc is completed, the normal time saving mode ME is entered. It should be noted that, in the case of winning a jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc during the low probability state, after the jackpot game is over, control is performed in a normal time-saving state, and when the 100th special game is executed, a special normal game is executed. State controlled. After being controlled to the special normal state, with the start of the first special game, the normal time saving mode ME is shifted to the normal mode MC. On the other hand, when a jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won in the high-probability state and the high-base state, after the jackpot game is finished, the game is controlled to the normal time-saving state, and the 50th special game is executed. Triggered by, it is controlled to a special normal state. After being controlled to the special normal state, with the start of the first special game, the normal time saving mode ME is shifted to the normal mode MC.

Further, when the special normal state is controlled, the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times (15 times in the present embodiment) triggers the control to the normal state. After being controlled to the normal state, the normal mode MC is changed to the normal mode MA with the start of the first special game.

In addition, when shifting to the normal mode MA, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment), the 31st special game is started, and the normal mode MA is changed. It is designed to shift to the normal mode MB. Further, in the case of shifting to the normal mode MA, when the special game in which the variation pattern HP04 that results in the loss of the SP reach is determined is executed, the next special game is started, and the normal mode MA is changed to the normal mode MB. It is designed to move to In this way, the conditions for shifting from the normal mode MA to the normal mode MB are that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment), and that the SP reach-out variation pattern HP04 is set. There are two conditions for the determined special game to be played.

In the case of shifting to the normal mode MB, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment), the 31st special game is started, and the normal mode MB is changed to the normal mode. It is supposed to move to MA. Further, in the case of shifting to the normal mode MB, with the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP04 that causes SP reach loss is determined, the next special game is started, and the normal mode MB is changed to the normal mode MA. It is designed to move to In this way, the conditions for shifting from the normal mode MB to the normal mode MA are that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment), and that the SP reach-out variation pattern HP04 is set. There are two conditions for the determined special game to be played. Also, the conditions for shifting from the normal mode MA to the normal mode MB and the conditions for shifting from the normal mode MB to the normal mode MA are the same.

In the low-probability state and low-base state, if it is controlled to the ceiling time-saving state triggered by the establishment of the condition to be controlled to the ceiling time-saving state, after being controlled to the ceiling time-saving state, the first special game With the start, it is shifted to the ceiling time saving mode MF. And when it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state, it is controlled to the normal state by triggering that the special game has been executed a predetermined number of times (300 times in this embodiment). After being controlled to the normal state, the ceiling time saving mode MF is shifted to the normal mode MA with the start of the first special game. In addition, in this embodiment, normal mode MC is corresponded in the specific production mode controlled when it transfers to a non-reduction of working hours state, after a normal reduction of working hours state is complete|finished. Also, in the present embodiment, the normal mode MA corresponds to a specific effect mode controlled when transitioning to a non-time saving state after the ceiling time saving state, which is the second time saving state, ends.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 7, the normal modes MA and MB are production modes controlled during the normal state, and the normal mode MC is the production mode controlled during the special normal state. And since the special normal state has a higher reach probability than the normal state, the reach probability in the normal mode MC (1/16 in this embodiment) is the reach probability in the normal modes MA and MB (In this embodiment, 1/30), the probability is high. That is, in the present embodiment, the probability of executing the ready-to-win effect in the normal mode MC is higher than the probability of executing the ready-to-win effect in the normal modes MA and MB.

Next, according to FIG. 8, the effect content of the effect mode in which the player stays in the normal state will be described.
FIG. 8 shows an example of the content of effects executed by the effect display device 11 when staying in the normal modes MA to MC. In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 executes an effect corresponding to the effect mode. The effect corresponding to the effect mode includes a background image displayed on the effect display device 11. FIG. Moreover, the effects corresponding to the effect mode include the design of the effect symbols displayed in the effect game executed by the effect display device 11 .

In the present embodiment, in the normal mode MA, a background image HK1 representing a cherry-blossom-colored mountain is displayed. In the normal mode MB, a background image HK2 representing an image of autumn leaves with a mountain dyed red is displayed. In the normal mode MC, a background image HK3 representing a snowy landscape with white mountains is displayed. Thus, the background image HK1 that is the effect content of the normal mode MA, the background image HK2 that is the effect content of the normal mode MB, and the background image HK3 that is the effect content of the normal mode MC are different background images. That is, the background images HK1 to HK3 are dedicated effects corresponding to each mode.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the normal modes MA to MC, the performance symbols of the same design are displayed. In this way, in the normal modes MA to MC, the same design effect pattern is displayed as a common effect, and the background images HK1 to HK3 are respectively displayed as a dedicated effect corresponding to each mode. That is, in the present embodiment, after the normal working hours state ends, the normal mode MC (specific effect mode) that is controlled when transitioning to the normal state, and after the ceiling working hours state ends, it is shifted to the normal state At least a part of the production is different from the normal mode MA (specific production mode) that is sometimes controlled. Note that the background image HK3 in the normal mode MC is a dedicated effect corresponding to the normal mode MC. That is, in the present embodiment, after the normal time saving state is finished, the production corresponding to the normal mode MC (specific production mode) controlled when shifting to the normal state is the normal mode MC (specific production mode) A corresponding dedicated production is included.

The background image is not limited to a still image, and may be a moving image such as part of clouds floating in the sky moving over time. The pattern variation game of the performance symbols is displayed so as to be superimposed on the front side of the background image, and the performance symbols of each row are displayed so as to be superimposed on the front side of the background image.

The background image of the image display section GH is displayed behind the image related to the variation of the design when the image related to the variation of the performance symbol is set as the main image (main performance) among the images displayed on the image display section GH. It can be positioned as an image that can be In addition, the background image of the image display portion GH can also be positioned as an image displayed in a portion of the image display portion GH in which the performance symbols and notification information to the player (for example, information on the number of reservations) are not displayed. . For this reason, for example, in the background image, in the pattern variation game of the production pattern, the image when it is projected behind during the fluctuation of the production pattern such as during the normal fluctuation (fluctuation before forming the reach) or during the production of the reach. be. Further, the background image includes an image displayed during the interval between the symbol variation games of the effect symbols and an image displayed during the demonstration effect. In addition, since the background image can be positioned as a secondary effect for promoting the effect of the main effect, the effect mode in the secondary effect is to promote the effect of the main effect, for example, the pattern variation game of the effect pattern You can change it to medium.

Next, the normal game will be described with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, regardless of the set value, the variation time of the normal game, the normal winning probability, and the opening pattern of the opening and closing claw 19 when winning the lottery (normal winning) depending on the game state ( opening hours) are defined. As the variable time of the normal game, 2000 ms is set in the normal state, and 200 ms is set in the normal time-saving state, the ceiling time-saving state, and the variable probability state. As the normal hit probability, 65535/65536 is defined in all game states. Thus, in the present embodiment, the variable time during which the normal game is executed is the same variable time during the normal time saving state and during the ceiling time saving state. Further, the variable time during which the normal game is executed during the ceiling time saving state is a shorter variable time than the variable time during which the normal game is executed during the normal state.

In the normal state, an opening pattern is determined in which the opening/closing claw 19 is opened once when winning the normal winning lottery, and the total time of opening is 50 ms. In the normal time-saving state, an opening pattern is determined in which the opening/closing claw 19 is opened once when winning the normal winning lottery, and the total time to be in the open state is 5600 ms. In the ceiling time-saving state, an opening pattern is determined in which the opening/closing claw 19 is opened once when winning the normal winning lottery, and the total time to be in the open state is 5600 ms. Thus, in the present embodiment, during the normal time saving state and during the ceiling time saving state, at least the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is the same probability, and when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening and closing claw 19 is in the open state. is the same opening pattern. In addition, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is the same during the ceiling time saving state and during the normal state, but when winning the normal winning lottery during the ceiling time saving state, opening and closing with one winning The total time in which the claw 19 can be in the open state is longer than the total time in which the opening/closing claw 19 can be in the open state by one winning when winning the normal winning lottery in the normal state.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the power-on process will be described.
When the main CPU 40a is started by the start-up process (boot process) when the power is turned on, the main CPU 40a first executes the power-on process. In the power-on process, depending on the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at the time of power-on, whether or not there is a transition to the setting processing state (setting change state and setting confirmation state), and initialization of the main RWM 40c (RWM clear) is controlled.

When the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the setter 43 is turned on, the main CPU 40a clears the RWM of the main RWM 40c. When performing RWM clear, the main CPU 40a stores the initial values in the areas for storing the information on the second type of game control in the storage area of the main RWM 40c.

Next, when the main CPU 40a shifts to the setting change state, it reads out the setting values stored in the main RWM 40c. Further, the main CPU 40a changes the set values through [setting 1]→[setting 2]→[setting 3]→[setting 1]→... every time the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42) is operated. Change it so that it loops. Then, when the setting device 43 is turned off, the main CPU 40a confirms the set value set at that time, and terminates the setting change state. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the power-on processing and shifts to the normal processing state. As described above, in this embodiment, the main CPU 40a controls the setting change state and executes RWM clear when power supply is started with the operation of the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43. FIG. Also, in this embodiment, the main CPU 40a can set a setting value as information that defines the probability of a big hit in the setting change state.

When the RWM clear switch 42 is turned off and the setter 43 is turned on, the main CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation state. When shifting to the setting confirmation state, the main CPU 40a reads out the setting values stored in the main RWM 40c and performs control to allow confirmation of the read setting values. In the setting confirmation state, the main CPU 40a does not change the setting value even if the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42) is operated. When the setter 43 is turned off, the main CPU 40a terminates the setting confirmation state. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the power-on processing and shifts to the normal processing state.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the setter 43 is turned off, the main CPU 40a clears the RWM of the main RWM 40c. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the power-on processing and shifts to the normal processing state. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is off and the setter 43 is off, the main CPU 40a ends the power-on process without executing the RWM clear of the main RWM 40c, and shifts to the normal process state. do. Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 40a initializes the information about the second type game control when the power supply is started with the operation of the RWM clear switch 42, while the operation of the RWM clear switch It does not initialize the information on the second type game control when the power supply is not started.

Here, the normal processing state is a control processing state in which the main CPU 40a can perform control to execute a variation game based on an internal lottery (a winning lottery consisting of a big winning lottery and a normal winning lottery) and control to award a big winning game. . When the information on the second type game control is initialized by executing the RWM clear, the state is returned to the state where neither the special game nor the normal game is executed or suspended and the jackpot game is not being played. On the other hand, if the information on the second type game control is not initialized, the state of the game when the power is turned off is restored based on the information on the second type game control that is backed up. .

It should be noted that the main CPU 40a outputs a predetermined control command to the sub board 41 based on the information on the game control stored in the main RWM 40c when ending the power-on process. Specifically, when the RWM clear is executed in the power-on process, the main CPU 40a can specify that the power-on restores the information about the second type game control to be initialized. Stores the initial command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the RWM clear is not executed in the power-on process, the main CPU 40a can specify that the information about the second type game control is not initialized by the power-on, and the power-on/recovery time designation command that can be specified. is stored in the output buffer.

The power-on initial designation command and the power-on power restoration designation command include information capable of specifying the model information stored in the main ROM 40b. The main CPU 40a generates a power-on initial designation command and a power-on power recovery designation command based on the information that can identify the model information stored in the main ROM 40b.

Further, when the main CPU 40a returns after the power is turned on and during execution of the special game, a control command capable of specifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a control command capable of specifying the variation pattern of the special game, and a control command derived from the special game. Outputs a control command or the like that can specify a special symbol. At the same time, the main CPU 40a outputs a sorting type command that can specify the gaming state. Further, when the main CPU 40a returns after the power is turned on while the jackpot game is being provided, the main CPU 40a outputs a control command or the like capable of specifying the progress of the jackpot game as an initial command.

Next, special design input processing is explained. The special symbol input process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 16, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). do. When the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special reserved number stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it. As a result, the condition for holding the first special game is established. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the first special pending display section 20 to display the updated first special pending number. Further, the main CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing. That is, by setting information (control information) in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a outputs the information set in the output buffer to the sub board 41 in another command output process.

Next, the main CPU 40a obtains random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random numbers in the main RWM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big win lottery, a random number used for determining a big win pattern, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RWM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When no gaming ball has entered the first starting port 16, when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RWM 40c, the main CPU 40a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 18. - 特許庁When the game ball has not entered the second starting hole 18, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process.

When a game ball enters the second starting port 18, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). do. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process. When the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special reserved number stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it. As a result, the condition for holding the second special game is established. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the second special reservation display section 21 so as to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 40a obtains random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random numbers in the main RWM 40c. In this process, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RWM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied.

Next, according to FIG. 10, special design start processing will be described. The special symbol start process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.

The main CPU 40a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (step S201). In the processing of step S201, the main CPU 40a can identify whether the big win game is being played by reading the control state flag stored in the main RWM 40c. Further, the main CPU 40a can identify whether the special game is being executed by reading the control state flag stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, in the processing of step S201, the main CPU 40a reads out the control state flag, and makes an affirmative determination when the big win game is not being played and the special game is not being performed, while making a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being played. do. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the special game execution condition is satisfied (step S201: YES), the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more (step S202). When the second special reservation number is not 1 or more (step S202: NO), the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more (step S203).

When the first special reservation number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it (step S204). In the process of step S204, the main CPU 40a controls the first special pending display section 20 to display the updated first special pending number. Also, the main CPU 40a stores the updated first pending number command in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main RWM 40c (step S205). When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a deletes the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Next, the main CPU 40a identifies the current gaming state (step S206). Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines the current game state and distribution type information based on information that can specify the game state and distribution type information (hereinafter referred to as a distribution type flag) stored in the main RWM 40c. identify.

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big win based on the value of the jackpot lottery random number that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S205 and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. (step S207). At this time, the main CPU 40a performs a big win lottery in step S207 using different big win determination values according to the probability state specified from the current game state specified in step S206 and the current set value. In step S207, the main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using the common jackpot determination value in the low probability state, and uses the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value in the high probability state. I do.

If a big win is won (step S207: YES), the main CPU 40a changes the first special game according to the big win symbols derived in the first special game and the current gaming state and distribution type information specified in step S206. A pattern is determined (step S208). In step S208, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the jackpot pattern that can be specified from the random number information read in step S205, and the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number and the distribution type information. to decide. If the current gaming state specified in step S206 is the normal time-saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the remaining number of special games until the time-saving state stored in the main RWM 40c ends (hereinafter referred to as "time-saving state number of times left)). Then, when the remaining number of times in the time saving state is 1, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern HP07 as the jackpot variation pattern of the special game to be executed in the final round of the normal time saving state.

In addition, in the process of step S208, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as "symbol command") capable of specifying the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S208, the main CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the determined variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as "variation pattern designation command") in the output buffer. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

If the big hit is not won (step S207: NO), the main CPU 40a generates a winning symbol derived in the first special game, the current gaming state specified in step S206, and the first prize corresponding to the distribution type information. A variation pattern of the special game is determined (step S209). At this time, the main CPU 40a can determine both a variation pattern in which the ready-to-win effect is executed and a variation pattern in which the ready-to-win effect is not executed. In step S209, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S205 and the distribution type information. Further, when the current gaming state specified in step S206 is the normal time-saving state, the main CPU 40a specifies the remaining number of time-saving states stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, when the remaining number of times of the time saving state is 1, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern HP08 as the loss variation pattern of the special game to be executed in the final round of the normal time saving state.

In the processing of step S209, the main CPU 40a stores a symbol command that can specify the determined lost symbol in the output buffer. In the processing of step S209, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special reservation number is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it (step S210). In the process of step S210, the main CPU 40a controls the second special reservation display section 21 so as to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second reservation number command that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main RWM 40c (step S211). Next, the main CPU 40a identifies the current gaming state and sorting type information (step S212). Specifically, the main CPU 40a identifies the current game state and distribution type information based on the distribution type flag stored in the main RWM 40c.

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the big win is won based on the value of the jackpot lottery random number that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S211 and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. (step S213). At this time, the main CPU 40a performs a big win lottery in step S213 using different big win determination values according to the probability state specified from the current game state specified in step S212 and the current set value. In step S213, the main CPU 40a performs a big-hit lottery using the big-hit determination value according to the gaming state, as in step S207.

When a big win is won (step S213: YES), the main CPU 40a changes the second special game according to the big win symbols derived in the second special game, the current game state and the distribution type information specified in step S212. A pattern is determined (step S214). In step S214, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot pattern based on the value of the random number used to determine the jackpot pattern that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S211, and determines the value of the variation pattern determination random number and the sorting type information. Determine the variation pattern based on If the current gaming state specified in step S212 is the normal time-saving state, the main CPU 40a specifies the remaining number of time-saving states stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, when the remaining number of times in the time saving state is 1, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern HP07 as the jackpot variation pattern of the special game to be executed in the final round of the normal time saving state.

In addition, in the process of step S214, the main CPU 40a stores a symbol command capable of specifying the determined big-hit symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S214, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

If the big hit is not won (step S213: NO), the main CPU 40a generates a second winning symbol based on the winning symbols to be derived in the second special game, the current game state and the distribution type information specified in step S212. A variation pattern of the special game is determined (step S215). At this time, the main CPU 40a can determine both a variation pattern in which the ready-to-win effect is executed and a variation pattern in which the ready-to-win effect is not executed. In step S215, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S211 and the distribution type information. Further, when the current gaming state specified in step S212 is the normal time saving state, the main CPU 40a specifies the remaining number of times of the time saving state stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, when the remaining number of times of the time saving state is 1, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern HP08 as the loss variation pattern of the special game to be executed in the final round of the normal time saving state.

In the process of step S215, the main CPU 40a stores a symbol command that can specify the determined winning symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S215, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the second special reservation number is 1 or more in step S202, the processing of steps S210 to S215 is performed without performing the processing of steps S203 to S209. That is, in the present embodiment, when execution of the second special game is suspended, the second special game is prioritized over the first special game (whether execution of the first special game is suspended). ) will be executed.

Also, when the first special reservation number is not equal to or greater than 1 (step S203: NO), the main CPU 40a stores the standby command in the output buffer (step S216), and ends the special symbol start process.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs the jackpot lottery in the processes of steps S207 and S213. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot pattern in the processing of steps S208 and S214, thereby deciding the type of jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a controls the special symbol display units 12 and 13 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Further, when the special game starts to be executed, the main CPU 40a sets information indicating that the special game is being executed in the control state flag. At this time, the main CPU 40a sets information indicating that the first special game is being executed in the control state flag when executing the first special game, and sets the information indicating that the first special game is being executed in the control state flag when executing the second special game. Information indicating that the special game is being executed is set in the control state flag.

Next, according to FIG.11 and FIG.12, special design completion|finish processing is demonstrated. The special symbol end process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 40a determines whether the elapsed time of the special game has reached the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process (step S301). In the process of step S301, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the elapsed time of the special game has reached the variation time associated with the variation pattern, while the main CPU 40a determines that the elapsed time of the special game is associated with the variation pattern. Negative determination is made when the set fluctuation time has not been reached. When the elapsed time of the special game has not reached the variation time associated with the variation pattern (step S301: NO), the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol ending process.

On the other hand, if the elapsed time of the special game has reached the variation time associated with the variation pattern (step S301: YES), the main CPU 40a causes the special symbol display unit 12, 13 (step S302). In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a game end command for instructing the stop of fluctuation of the performance symbols and for deriving the symbol combination.

Next, the main CPU 40a identifies the current gaming state based on the distribution type flag stored in the main RWM 40c (step S303). Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether the current gaming state specified in step S303 is in the time saving state (step S304). In addition, both a normal time saving state and a ceiling time saving state are included in the time saving state determined by step S304. If it is in the time saving state (step S304: YES), the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times in the time saving state and updates it (step S305). The remaining number of times of the time saving state is stored in the main RWM 40c. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a command that can specify the remaining number of times of the time saving state (step S306).

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether the remaining number of times of the time saving state updated in step S305 is 0 (step S307). When the remaining number of time saving states is 0 (step S307: YES), the main CPU 40a determines whether the current gaming state specified in step S303 is the normal time saving state (step S308). Then, if the current gaming state is the normal working hours state (step S308: YES), the main CPU 40a distributes information that can be specified to be a special normal state that transitions after the normal working hours state ends. A flag is set (step S309). In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a distribution type command that can specify that the normal time saving state is terminated and that the special normal state is controlled (step S310). On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not the normal working hours state (step S308: NO), the main CPU 40a assigns information that can be specified as the normal state that transitions after the ceiling working hours state ends to the distribution type. A flag is set (step S311). In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a distribution type command that can specify that the ceiling time saving state is terminated and that control is to be performed in the normal state (step S312).

As shown in FIG. 12, when the processing of steps S310 and S312 is completed, or when the current gaming state is not in the time saving state (step S304: NO), or when the remaining number of time saving states is not 0 (step S307: NO), the main CPU 40a determines whether the current gaming state specified in step S303 is a low probability state (step S313). If the current gaming state is a low probability state (step S313: YES), the main CPU 40a indicates the remaining number of special games until the ceiling time saving state is given (hereinafter, "remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling"). ) is greater than 0 (step S314). The remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, if the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling is greater than 0 (step S314: YES), the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it (step S315).

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling updated in step S315 is 0 (step S316). When the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is 0 (step S316: YES), the main CPU 40a sets information that can specify that the ceiling time saving state is in the distribution type flag, and is stored in the main RWM 40c. The upper limit number of special games (300 times in this embodiment) that can give the ceiling time saving state is set as the remaining number of times of the time saving state (step S317). In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a distribution type command that can be specified to be controlled to the ceiling time saving state (step S318).

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not a big win has been won in the big win lottery executed in the fluctuation start process (step S319). If the jackpot has been won (step S319: YES), the main CPU 40a clears the information that can be specified as the ceiling time saving state set in the distribution type flag in the process of step S317 (step S320). In addition, the main CPU 40a clears the upper limit number of special games to which the ceiling time-saving state can be granted, which is set as the remaining number of times of the time-saving state in the process of step S317 (step S320). In addition, the main CPU 40a clears the distribution type command that can be specified to be controlled to the ceiling time saving state stored in the output buffer in the process of step S318 (step S320). Then, the main CPU 40a sets information indicating that the jackpot game is in progress in the control state flag (step S321). Also, when the big win has not been won (step S319: NO), the main CPU 40a sets information indicating that the special game is not being executed and the big win game is not being played in the control state flag (step S322).

When the process of step S321 is finished, or when the process of step S322 is finished, the main CPU 40a sets the variable interval time after finishing the special game (step S323). Execution of the special game is not started until the fluctuation interval time has passed. Also, the big win game is not generated until the fluctuation interval time elapses.

Next, the big win process performed by the main CPU 40a after the end of the special game in which the big win lottery is won will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a specifies the jackpot game type based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a causes the specified big win game after the special game in which the big win lottery is won ends. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes a big win game by executing the big win process. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a awards a jackpot game after the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won ends.

The main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer when the big win special game ends. When the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a counts the opening time. After the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 23 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big win game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 23 when the first condition or the second condition is established, and ends the round game. The main CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. Also, the main CPU 40a stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started.

Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game ends. When the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a counts the ending time. Then, when the ending time has passed, the main CPU 40a ends the big win game. Further, when the big win game ends, the main CPU 40a sets the control state flag to information indicating that the special game is not being executed and the big win game is not being played. Further, the main CPU 40a sets a variable interval time after the end of the jackpot game.

Next, the right hitting process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the jackpot game starts, the main CPU 40a performs control to turn on the right hitting notification lamp RL. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a lights the right-handed informing lamp RL during the jackpot game regardless of the jackpot type. Further, when controlling to the variable probability state, the main CPU 40a controls lighting of the right-handed information lamp RL. In addition, the main CPU 40a performs control to turn on the right-handed information lamp RL when controlling to the normal time-saving state. In addition, the main CPU 40a performs control to turn on the right-handed information lamp RL when controlling to the ceiling time saving state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a lights the right-handed notification lamp RL in a state where right-handed hitting is recommended, that is, a jackpot game, a variable probability state, and a time-saving state. By shifting to the state, the right-handed information lamp RL is extinguished.

Next, the game state processing will be explained. The game state processing is performed by the main CPU 40a. The main CPU 40a sets the information that can specify the game state in the distribution type flag, and stores the distribution type command that can identify the game state set in the distribution type command in the output buffer. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes, as game states, a normal state and a special normal state which are a low probability state and a low base state, a variable state which is a high probability state and a high base state, and a low probability state and a high base state. It has a normal time saving state and a ceiling time saving state. The distribution type flag and the distribution type command are provided so as to specify these game states individually. The game state during the jackpot game and the game state after clearing the RWM are both normal states, which are low-probability and low-base states.

The main CPU 40a stores the upper limit number of special games to which the normal time saving state is applied as the remaining number of time saving states in the main RWM 40c when controlling to the normal time saving state. At this time, the main CPU 40a normally gives the time saving state depending on whether the gaming state when winning the jackpot (symbols ZB, Zc) is a low probability state or a high probability state. A different number of times is stored as the upper limit number of games. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a stores "100 times" as the upper limit number of times when winning in the low probability state, and "50 times" as the upper limit number of times when winning in the high probability state. ” is stored. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times of the special game to give the normal time saving state after the end of the jackpot game corresponds to the specific number of times.

When controlling to the ceiling time saving state, the main CPU 40a stores, in the main RWM 40c, the upper limit number of special games to give the ceiling time saving state as the remaining number of times of the time saving state. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a stores "300 times" as the upper limit number of times in the ceiling time saving state. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of special games to give the ceiling time saving state corresponds to the specific number of times. In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the normal time saving state provided via the big hit and the ceiling time saving state provided when the number of executions of the special game reaches the specified number of times, these time saving states end. The upper limit number of special games to be played is different. Then, the upper limit number of times of the special game that gives the time saving state is set higher for the ceiling time saving state (300 times) than the upper limit number of times for the normal time saving state (50 times or 100 times).

When controlling to the special normal state, the main CPU 40a stores in the main RWM 40c the upper limit number of special games (15 times in this embodiment) to which the special normal state is applied as the remaining number of special normal states. The main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of special normal states each time a special game is executed. Then, the main CPU 40a sets information that can identify the normal state to the distribution type flag when the special game ends in which the number of remaining special normal states becomes 0, and sets the distribution type flag that can identify the normal state. Store the command in the output buffer.

Further, the main CPU 40a stores an initial value (900 times in this embodiment) as the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling in the gaming state process in the main RWM 40c. Specifically, the main CPU 40a resets the count value of the remaining number of times by storing the initial value as the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling when a jackpot game is generated and when the RWM clear is executed. do. In addition, the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is referred to in steps S314 and S316 of the special symbol end processing shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 and is the number counted in step S315. In this embodiment, the conditions for resetting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling to the initial value include winning the jackpot lottery and executing the RWM clear.

In addition, in this embodiment, the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is counted in step S315 on the condition that it is in a low probability state shown in step S313 in the special symbol end processing shown in FIGS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the low probability state is the normal state, the normal time saving state, the ceiling time saving state, and the state at the time of the jackpot game. Of these states, the normal state occurs when the time saving state ends and when RWM clear is performed. In this embodiment, the initial value is stored as the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling when the jackpot lottery is won and when the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, the counting of the remaining number of times in step S315 of the special symbol ending process is carried out in the normal state and in the normal time saving state. In addition, unlike the normal working hours state, the ceiling working hours state is provided without winning the jackpot lottery. Therefore, during the ceiling time-saving state and during the normal state that transitions via the ceiling time-saving state, both are low probability states, but the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is not reset to the initial value. In other words, once the ceiling time-saving state is granted, the step S314 of the special symbol end processing will be negatively determined unless any of the conditions of winning the jackpot lottery or executing the RWM clear is satisfied. Therefore, the ceiling time saving state will not be granted multiple times until the jackpot is won.

On the other hand, the normal time-saving state is provided by winning the jackpot lottery. For this reason, during the normal time-saving state and during the normal state that transitions via the normal time-saving state, both are low probability states, and the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is reset to the initial value by winning the jackpot. Therefore, step S314 of the special symbol end process is positively determined. That is, the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is counted. During the jackpot game, although the probability is low, the special game is not executed, so the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is not counted.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a counts the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling as the first game number that can specify the number of times the special game is executed until the ceiling time saving state is given, triggered by the establishment of the specific condition. there is The specific conditions of the present embodiment include a low probability state after a big win game generated by winning a big win lottery and a low probability state after RWM is cleared. Since the low-probability state after the big hit game can be caused by the occurrence of the normal working hours state in the present embodiment, it can be said that the specific conditions include being controlled to the normal working hours state. In this embodiment, the ceiling time saving state is given by the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling becoming 0 (affirmative determination in step S316 of the special symbol end processing), but the count until the remaining number of times becomes 0 Substantially, it is equivalent to counting 900 times as the number of executions of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the ceiling time saving state is given when the number of first games capable of specifying the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined number (900 times).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a counts the remaining number of times of the time saving state as a second game number that can specify the number of times the special game is executed until the time saving state ends in each of the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state. (Steps S304 and S305 of special symbol end processing). In the present embodiment, each time-saving state ends when the remaining number of times of the time-saving state becomes 0 (affirmative determination in step S307 of special symbol end processing), but the count until the remaining number of times becomes 0 is a special game is equal to counting 50, 100, or 300 times as the number of executions of . That is, in the present embodiment, the time-saving state ends when the second number of games capable of specifying the number of executions of the special game reaches a specific number of times (50, 100, 300) without winning the jackpot lottery. It will be.

Here, according to FIG. 13, an example is given and demonstrated about the transition of the game state until the ceiling time saving state is provided in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 13(a), after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is completed, the game shifts to the variable probability state. Since the variable probability state is a high-probability state, it does not meet the conditions for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling, and the remaining number of times is not counted. In other words, even if the number of executions of the special game during the probability change state reaches the number of times of reaching the ceiling, the ceiling time saving state is not given, and the situation where the jackpot that can give the probability change state is continuously won. The ceiling time saving state is not given even under (so-called continuous chan).

As shown in FIGS. 13(b) and 13(c), when a jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won, after the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to the normal time-saving state (50 times or 100 times). Since the normal time-saving state is a low-probability state, the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is met, and the remaining number of times is counted. After the normal time saving state ends, the state shifts to the normal state through the special normal state. Since both the special normal state and the normal state are low probability states, they meet the conditions for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling, and the remaining number of times is counted continuously from the time of the normal time saving state. After that, when the number of times counted from the normal time saving state reaches the number of times that the ceiling time saving state can be given (the remaining number is 0 and the number of special game executions reaches 900 times), the ceiling time saving state (300 times) transition to The ceiling time-saving state continues until a jackpot lottery is won, or the number of executions of the special game reaches the number of times for ending the time-saving state, or either is established. Then, after the end of the ceiling time saving state, it shifts to the normal state, but in the normal state after the transition, the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is not met, and the remaining number is not counted.

If the jackpot based on the patterns ZB and Zc is won during the low probability state shown in FIG. Become. On the other hand, if the jackpot based on the patterns ZB and Zc is won in the high probability state shown in FIG. becomes. That is, in the present embodiment, after the end of the normal time-saving state, which is controlled when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined during the low probability state, is based on the symbols ZB and Zc during the high probability state. It can be said that the number of first games reaches the predetermined number (900 in the present embodiment) more easily than after the end of the normal time-saving state that is controlled when a big hit is determined.

As shown in FIG. 13(d), when the RWM clear is executed, the normal state is entered. Since the normal state is a low-probability state, it satisfies the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling, and the remaining number of times is counted. Then, when the number of times counted from the normal state reaches the number of times that the ceiling time saving state can be given (the number of times remaining is 0 and the number of special game executions reaches 900 times), the ceiling time saving state (300 times) Transition. The ceiling time-saving state continues until a jackpot lottery is won, or the number of executions of the special game reaches the number of times for ending the time-saving state, or either is established. Then, after the end of the ceiling time saving state, it shifts to the normal state, but in the normal state after the transition, the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is not met, and the remaining number is not counted.

Note that when the RWM clear is executed, the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is 900 (initial value). On the other hand, when a big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won, the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is 800 times or 850 times after the normal time saving state (50 times or 100 times) is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the number of first games reaches the predetermined number (900 in the present embodiment) more easily than after the RWM clear is executed after the normal time saving state ends.

In addition, after the ceiling time saving state ends in FIGS. 13(b) to (d), the condition for returning the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling to the initial value is established, and the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling reaches the predetermined number again. Until you do, it will not be controlled to the ceiling time saving state. Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 40a can control the game state.

Next, normal design input processing will be described. The normal symbol input process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate opening 25 (entered) based on whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate port 25, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate port 25, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the normal reservation display section 26 so as to display the updated normal reservation number. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as "normal reservation number command") that can specify the updated normal reservation number in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 40a obtains random numbers generated within the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random numbers in the main RWM 40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a manner that it is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal design start processing will be described. The normal symbol start process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not established, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the normal pending display section 26 so that the updated normal pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main RWM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a deletes the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal win is won based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to normal winning lottery (normal winning determination). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 40a performs a normal winning lottery with the same normal winning probability regardless of the game state. Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 40a is capable of conducting a normal winning lottery.

When winning the normal winning, the main CPU 40a determines the normal winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 40a determines "2000 ms" as the variable time in the normal state, and sets "200 ms" as the variable time in the normal time-saving state, the ceiling time-saving state, and the probability variable state. decide. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped. It controls the display unit 24 . In addition, the main CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is to be started when the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, normal winning processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
After the normal game with a normal win, the main CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the opening/closing claws 19, and controls the first actuator A1 so that the opening/closing claws 19 are opened according to the determined opening pattern. Generate a winning game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 40a determines an opening pattern in which the opening time of the opening/closing claw 19 is "50 ms" in the normal state, and the opening/closing claw 19 is opened according to the opening pattern. Control opening. Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a, as shown in FIG. 9, determines an opening pattern in which the opening time of the opening/closing claw 19 once is "5600 ms" in the normal time-saving state, the ceiling time-saving state, and the variable probability state. , the opening of the opening/closing claw 19 is controlled according to the opening pattern.

In this embodiment, it is constructed so that a normal win can be won even in a low base state, and when a normal win lottery is won, the opening/closing claw 19 is opened. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the low base state (normal state) is higher than the high base state (normal time reduction state, ceiling time reduction state, variable probability state), the normal game fluctuation time and One opening time of the opening/closing claw 19 is disadvantageous. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the low base state, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the second start port 18, but compared to the high base state, the second start port It is difficult for a game ball to enter 18. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the high base state is a state in which game balls are more likely to enter the second start hole 18 than in the low base state.

Next, various processes performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
First, the power-on process executed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
The secondary CPU 41a is powered on, and when the voltage supplied to the secondary board 41 reaches the voltage necessary for the operation of the secondary CPU 41a, the secondary CPU 41a executes start-up processing (boot processing) and shifts to a state in which various types of processing can be executed. In addition, the secondary CPU 41a waits for input of a control command from the main CPU 40a after completion of the activation process.

Here, according to FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), the content of notification executed by the effect display device 11 when the sub CPU 41a inputs the control command output from the main CPU 40a when the power is turned on will be described.

First, according to FIG. 14(a), the content of notification executed by the effect display device 11 when the secondary CPU 41a inputs a power-on/power-recovery designation command will be described.
The secondary CPU 41a causes the image display unit GH to display a loading screen in response to the input of the power-on/power-recovery designation command. Various notifications are made on the loading screen, and the secondary CPU 41a displays an image so that the loading screen is displayed until a predetermined time T (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the power-on/power-recovery designation command is input. Controls the display contents of the section GH.

As shown in FIG. 14A, on the loading screen, an image indicating the degree of progress of time from the start of the display of the loading screen to the end thereof is displayed in the upper left part of the image display section GH. In addition, on the loading screen, based on the power-on/power-recovery designation command input to the secondary CPU 41a, the model information of the pachinko game machine 10 can be identified in the upper right part of the image display section GH with "Performance: H". An image showing the string is displayed. Further, in the loading screen, information that can specify that the power is turned on (returned) without clearing the RWM is displayed in the lower left part of the image display section GH. As an example, an image showing a character string "The power has been restored." is displayed. In addition, in the loading screen, a combination of performance symbols "123" is stopped and displayed in the center of the image display section GH as an initial symbol (recovery symbol) displayed after the power is turned on.

Further, the sub CPU 41a performs control so that power recovery notification is performed by voice until a predetermined time T elapses after the input of the power-on/power-recovery designation command. In the power recovery notification, a voice dedicated to power recovery is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the voice reading out the character string "The power has been restored" is set as one unit of notification, and the unit of notification is repeated. The power recovery notification is a notification that enables recognition of power-on without RWM clearing. In the present embodiment, power recovery notification is an example of index notification.

Then, when the predetermined time T has passed since the loading screen was started to be displayed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the display contents of the image display unit GH so that the standby demonstration screen is displayed, and executes the effect game. make it possible. A demonstration effect is performed on the standby demonstration screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 14(a), the demonstration effect is in the form of swinging the effect pattern that was stopped and displayed on the loading screen in the horizontal direction, or displaying a background image corresponding to the effect mode. done. It should be noted that the standby demo screen is not limited to when the loading screen is shifted to, and when the standby command is issued to the secondary CPU 41a in a standby state where there is no special game on hold when the special game is executable. This screen is displayed by inputting. Therefore, by displaying the standby demonstration screen on the image display section GH, it becomes possible to recognize that the special game can be executed. In this embodiment, the display of the standby demonstration screen on the image display section GH corresponds to the predetermined notification that enables the player to recognize that the special game can be executed.

Next, according to FIG. 14(b), the contents of notification executed by the effect display device 11 when the secondary CPU 41a inputs the power-on initial designation command will be described.
Triggered by the input of the power-on initial designation command, the secondary CPU 41a causes the image display unit GH to display the loading screen in the same manner as when the power-on power recovery designation command is input. Various notifications are made on the loading screen, and the secondary CPU 41a controls the display contents of the image display unit GH so that the loading screen is displayed until a predetermined time T elapses after the power-on initial designation command is input. do.

On the loading screen, as shown in FIG. 14(b), an image indicating the degree of progress of the time from the start of the display of the loading screen to the end thereof is displayed in the upper left part of the image display section GH. Also, on the loading screen, based on the power-on initial designation command input to the secondary CPU 41a, the character "Performance: H" is displayed in the upper right part of the image display section GH as information that can specify the model information of the pachinko game machine 10. An image showing the columns is displayed. Further, in the loading screen, information that can specify that the power has been turned on with RWM clear is displayed in the lower left portion of the image display section GH. As an example, an image showing a character string "RWM clearing has been performed." is displayed. In addition, in the loading screen, the combination of performance symbols "123" is displayed in a stopped state in the center of the image display section GH as the performance symbols (initial symbols) to be displayed after the power is turned on.

Further, the sub CPU 41a performs control so that the RWM clear notification is performed by voice until a predetermined time T elapses after the input of the power-on initial designation command. In the RWM clear notification, the speaker SP is made to output a voice dedicated to the RWM clear. As an example, the voice reading out the character string "RWM clearing has been performed" is set as one unit notification, and the unit notification is repeated. The RWM clear notification is a notification that enables recognition of the fact that the power supply for RWM clearing has been turned on. In the present embodiment, RWM clear notification is an example of indicator notification.

Then, when the predetermined time T has passed since the loading screen was started to be displayed, the secondary CPU 41a controls the display contents of the image display unit GH so that the standby demonstration screen is displayed, and executes the effect game. make it possible. Then, in the same way as when the power-on/power-recovery designation command is input, a demonstration effect is performed on the standby demonstration screen. Then, by displaying the standby demo screen, it becomes possible to recognize that the special game can be executed.

If the setting confirmation state is entered when the power is turned on, after the setting confirmation state ends, a power-on/power-recovery designation command is input to the secondary CPU 41a. In this case, in the image display unit GH, after the power is turned on, before the loading screen is displayed, an image that can identify the setting confirmation state is displayed, and after the setting confirmation state is completed, the loading screen is displayed. be done. Similarly, if the setting change state is entered when the power is turned on, after the setting change state ends, a power-on initial designation command is input to the secondary CPU 41a. In this case, in the image display unit GH, after the power is turned on, before the loading screen is displayed, an image that can identify the setting change state is displayed, and after the setting change state is completed, the loading screen is displayed. be done.

In this way, after the power is turned on, the secondary CPU 41a causes the image display unit GH to display the loading screen in response to the input of the power-on power-recovery designation command or the power-on initial power-on designation command, and the loading screen is displayed. In the meantime, the speaker SP is used to notify an indicator that enables recognition of whether or not the RWM clear has been performed when the power is turned on. When the predetermined time T has elapsed since the loading screen was displayed, the secondary CPU 41a terminates the display of the loading screen and terminates the notification of the index. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the lapse of the predetermined time T after the start of the indicator notification corresponds to the predetermined trigger. That is, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is started, the secondary CPU41a returns to initialize the information on the second type of game control, and of the return to which the information on the second type of game control is not initialized It is possible to execute indicator notification that allows recognition of which one. In this embodiment, after starting the indicator notification, the secondary CPU 41a can terminate the indicator notification based on a predetermined trigger. Further, in the present embodiment, the indicator notification is notification that is performed before the standby demonstration screen is displayed.

It should be noted that the pachinko game machine 10 is normally turned on by the operator when the game hall is not open. In other words, the player cannot confirm the indicator notification and the loading screen that are notified for the predetermined time T after the power is turned on. That is, in the present embodiment, the indicator notification is notification that can be recognized only by the operator who has performed the operation to start power supply, and is notification that cannot be recognized by the player.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. The secondary CPU 41a determines a combination of jackpot symbols based on performance symbols when the special symbols that can be specified from the symbol command are jackpot symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the missing symbol combination based on the effect symbol.

In addition, the secondary CPU 41a specifies the variation pattern based on the variation pattern designation command. Then, based on the specified variation pattern, the secondary CPU 41a determines that the condition for executing the ready-to-win effect is satisfied, and if the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in the effect game, the symbol combination that does not include the ready-to-win (for example, "787" ). In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the losing variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect is determined.

The secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 to variably display the effect symbols of each row and start the effect game with the input of the variation pattern designation command as a trigger. Further, when a predetermined timing comes after the start of the effect game, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols, and upon input of the game end command, the symbols based on the determined effect symbols. Let the combination be derived.

Note that the sub CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can variably display a plurality of lines of effect symbols in relation to the special game.

Next, the big hit effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs an opening command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that an opening effect is performed. When the sub CPU 41a inputs a round command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that a round effect is performed. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the ending command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect is performed. The opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect are big win effects executed during the big win game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a receives the distribution type command, it sets the information that can specify the performance mode corresponding to the game state that can be specified by the distribution type command in the performance mode flag stored in the sub RWM 41c. For example, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a sorting type command that can specify the normal state, it sets the information that can specify the normal mode MA to the presentation mode flag. Then, the secondary CPU 41a controls the display contents of the image display section GH so as to execute an effect corresponding to the effect mode set in the effect mode flag. For example, the sub CPU 41a controls the background image and the effect pattern to display contents according to the effect mode.

Note that the sub CPU 41a controls mode transition to both the normal mode MA and the normal mode MB when staying in the normal mode MA or the normal mode MB, which are normal states. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode MA or the normal mode MB, the sub CPU 41a sends the sub RWM 41c as the remaining number of times of the effect mode the upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, 30 times) to stay in these effect modes. Memorize. Then, the secondary CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of production modes each time a game end command is input, and when the remaining number of production modes after the subtraction becomes 0, shifts to the other production mode. For example, when the remaining number of effects mode becomes 0 while staying in the normal mode MA, the secondary CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode MB.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specifying command that can specify the variation pattern HP04 while staying in the normal mode MA or the normal mode MB, the sub CPU 41a shifts to the other production mode. For example, when a variation pattern specifying command capable of specifying the variation pattern HP04 is input while staying in the normal mode MA, the secondary CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode MB. It should be noted that the secondary CPU 41a makes a transition from the normal mode MA to the normal mode MB or from the normal mode MB to the normal mode MA at the start of the next special game after the end of the special game in which the conditions for transition described above are established. I do. Further, when the effect mode is shifted, the sub CPU 41a sets information that can specify the effect mode of the shift destination in the effect mode flag. Thus, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 41a can control the effect mode.

Next, the start effect processing for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the start effect by the secondary CPU 41a when entering the normal time saving state according to FIG. 15 will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs an ending command at the arrival of the ending time of the jackpot game based on the jackpots of the symbols ZB and Zc, the ending time is used to execute the normal time-saving state start presentation. In the start effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, an image (a character image of "revenge mode entry") as information that can specify that the time saving state starts on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is displayed. display. Then, the sub CPU 41a causes the start performance to be continuously executed until the jackpot game ends with the lapse of the ending time and the distribution type command capable of specifying that the normal time-saving state is controlled is input. In addition, in this embodiment, the start production|presentation of a time saving state becomes an example of specific production|presentation when it is controlled by a 1st time saving state. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is an example of effect execution means capable of executing effects. Further, in the present embodiment, the secondary CPU 41a can execute a specific effect by controlling the effect display device 11. FIG.

Next, the end effect processing for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the end effect by the secondary CPU 41a when the normal time saving state ends according to FIG. 16 will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specification command capable of specifying the variation pattern HP06 when the final special game in the normal time saving state is started, the final special game is used to perform the end effect of the normal time saving state. to run. In the end effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, an image as information that can specify that the normal time saving state ends on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 (character image of “end of revenge mode”) display. Also, during execution of the end effect, a plurality of rows (three rows in this embodiment) of effect symbols are displayed in the lower right portion of the image display section GH so as not to overlap the aforementioned character image. Then, the secondary CPU 41a continues to execute the end effect of the normal time-saving state until the special game ends with the lapse of the variable time of the variable pattern HP06 and the distribution type command that can specify that the control is to be performed in the special normal state is input. Let In addition, in the present embodiment, the end effect of the normal time saving state is an example of a special effect when the first time saving state is ended. Further, in the present embodiment, the secondary CPU 41a can execute a special effect by controlling the effect display device 11. FIG.

Next, the start effect processing for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the start effect by the secondary CPU 41a when entering the ceiling time saving state will be described.
When the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling reaches 0 and a distribution type command that can specify that control is to be performed in the ceiling time saving state is input, the sub CPU 41a executes the ceiling time saving state start effect. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a executes the start effect of the ceiling time saving state regardless of whether there is a special game whose execution is suspended.

When the sub CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specification command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP02 and HP03 when the special game is started in the ceiling time saving state, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect contents corresponding to the variation pattern specification command, and has decided. A performance display device 11 is controlled so that performance of performance contents is performed. Here, the content of the determined effect is the content of the effect of losing without reach or performing normal reach effect. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specification command that can specify the variation patterns HP04 and HP05 when the special game is started in the ceiling time saving state, the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern specification command is determined, The performance display device 11 is controlled so that the performance of the determined performance content is performed. Here, the determined performance contents are the performance contents of a big hit or a loss including the SP ready-to-win performance. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a special game in which a big hit or losing effect including an SP ready-to-win effect is performed corresponds to a specific special symbol variation game. In addition, in the present embodiment, the effects (variable effects) related to the effect game, such as the no-reach effect, the loss effect with the normal reach effect, and the big hit or loss effect including the SP reach effect, correspond to the predetermined effect. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 41a can execute a predetermined effect in accordance with execution of the special game.

In addition, when the special game is started during the execution of the start effect of the ceiling time saving state, the secondary CPU 41a determines that if the effect content of the effect game corresponding to the special game is not the effect content including the SP reach effect, the ceiling time saving state A performance display device 11 is controlled so that a performance relating to a performance game is executed in a display area smaller than a display region in which the start performance of (1) is executed. As a result, in the present embodiment, it becomes easier to visually recognize the start effect of the ceiling time saving state than the effect of the loss without reaching or the effect of performing the normal reach effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special game is started during execution of the start effect of the ceiling time saving state, the sub CPU 41a gives priority to the effect of the loss without reach or the normal reach effect. Execute the start effect.

Further, when the special game is started during execution of the start effect of the ceiling time saving state, if the effect content of the effect game corresponding to the special game is the effect content including the SP reach effect, the ceiling time saving state A performance display device 11 is controlled so that a performance relating to a performance game is executed in a display area larger than a display region in which the start performance of (1) is executed. Thereby, in this embodiment, it becomes easier to visually recognize the SP reach effect than the start effect of the ceiling time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special game is started during execution of the start effect of the reduced working hours state, the secondary CPU 41a executes the SP ready-to-win effect with priority over the start effect of the reduced working hours state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41 a causes the start effect of the ceiling time saving state to be executed in at least a part of the display area of the effect display device 11 . In addition, in this embodiment, the start production of a ceiling time saving state becomes an example of specific production, and becomes an example of specific production when it is controlled to a 2nd time saving state.

Here, according to FIG. 17, the content of the production|presentation performed with the production|presentation display apparatus 11 when the start production|presentation of a ceiling time saving state is performed is demonstrated concretely. In addition, the following description presupposes a case where there is a pending special game when control is performed to the ceiling time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 17( a ), when the ceiling time-saving state is controlled, the effect symbol is fixed and stopped on the image display section GH of the effect display device 11 . At this time, by being controlled to the ceiling time-saving state, an image as information capable of specifying the right-handed instruction is displayed in the upper center portion of the image display section GH. In addition, the image as information which can specify right-handed instruction|indication is continuously displayed, when it is controlled by the ceiling time saving state. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17(b), in the image display section GH, when the first special game is started after reaching the ceiling, the effect symbols that were fixed and stopped in the effect game at the time of reaching the ceiling are variably displayed. be done. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17(c), in the image display unit GH, the start effect of the ceiling time saving state is started. When the start effect of the ceiling time saving state is started, in the image display unit GH, an image imagining a door (hereinafter referred to as a “door image”) is closed so as to gradually cover the effect pattern and the background image. Several displays are made. Then, as shown in FIG. 17(d), in the image display section GH, all the background images and all the performance designs are finally covered with the door image. Thus, in the present embodiment, in the start effect of the ceiling time saving state, at least part of the effect patterns displayed on the effect display device 11 are covered, or the effect displayed on the effect display device 11 It includes an effect of covering at least a part of the effect pattern.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17E, a display area 11ra and a display area 11rb that is smaller than the display area 11ra are formed in the image display portion GH. Then, in the display area 11ra, a display in which the door image is opened is performed. At this time, a background image corresponding to the ceiling time saving mode MF is displayed in the display area 11ra. On the other hand, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area 11rb. Then, as shown in FIG.17(f), the image (character image of "revenge mode entry") as information which can specify that a time saving state starts is displayed on the display area 11ra. Also, in the display area 11rb, the performance symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 17(g), when the special game variation time has elapsed and the special game ends, the effect symbol is fixed and stopped in the display area 11rb. On the other hand, in the display area 11ra, an image (a character image of "revenge mode entry") as information capable of specifying that the time saving state starts is continuously displayed. In this embodiment, the production time from the start of the start production of the ceiling time saving state to the end is set to 8000 ms. In the present embodiment, among the variable times of the variable patterns that can be selected for the ceiling time saving state, the shortest variable time is "3000 ms" of the variable pattern HP02. That is, in the present embodiment, the presentation time of the start presentation of the ceiling time saving state is longer than the shortest variation time among the variation times of the variation patterns that can be selected during the ceiling time saving state. That is, when the start effect of the ceiling time saving state is being executed, the special game including the special game with the shortest variation time may be executed a plurality of times, and the special game can be executed over a plurality of times.

FIG. 17(h) is an example of the effect content when the next special game starts during the continuous execution of the start effect of the ceiling time saving state.
In this case, if the effect content of the effect game is not the effect content including the SP reach effect, the image display unit GH displays an image as information that can specify that the time saving state starts in the display area 11ra ("entering the revenge mode"). character image) is displayed continuously. On the other hand, in the image display section GH, the effect symbols are variably displayed by starting a new effect game in the display area 11rb. Then, when the effect time (8000 ms in the present embodiment) of the start effect of the ceiling time saving state elapses, the start effect of the ceiling time saving state ends.

Next, according to FIG. 18, the contents of the effect executed by the effect display device 11 when the start effect of the ceiling time saving state is executed will be specifically described. In addition, in FIG. 18, the execution mode of the start production when the production game for performing the SP ready-to-win production is executed during the continuous execution of the start production in the ceiling time saving state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18(a), when it is controlled to the ceiling time-saving state, the production pattern is fixed and stopped. Then, as shown in FIG.18(b), the start production of a ceiling time saving state is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(c), when the start effect of the ceiling time saving state is being executed, the special game starts, and the effect contents of the effect game corresponding to the special game include the SP reach effect. As far as the content is concerned, in the image display portion GH, a display area 11ra and a display area 11rb that is smaller than the display area 11ra are formed. Then, in the display area 11ra, the production pattern is variably displayed as the production of the SP ready-to-win production. On the other hand, in the display area 11rb, the start effect of the ceiling time saving state is continuously performed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18(d), in the display area 11ra, as an effect of the SP ready-to-win effect, the left and right row effect symbols are temporarily displayed as a ready-to-win pattern combination. On the other hand, in the display area 11rb, the start effect of the ceiling time saving state is continuously performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 18(e), in the display area 11ra of the effect display device 11, the SP ready-to-win effect is performed. On the other hand, in the display area 11rb of the effect display device 11, the start effect of the ceiling time saving state is continuously performed.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can execute the start effect of the normal time-saving state when it is controlled to the normal time-saving state, and when it is controlled to the ceiling time-saving state, the ceiling time-saving state start effect. is executable. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can execute the specific effect when it is controlled to the time-saving state.

In addition, the start effect of the normal time saving state and the start effect of the ceiling time saving state are common in that an image is displayed as information that can identify the start of the time saving state, but the display effect by the door image The presence or absence is different. That is, in the present embodiment, at least a part of the specific effect when controlled to the normal time saving state and the specific effect when controlled to the ceiling time saving state are different.

In addition, in the effect display device 11 in the present embodiment, when the ceiling is reached, if the special game executed for the predetermined number of times (900th time) does not win the jackpot lottery, after the special game ends, Triggered by being controlled to the ceiling time saving state, the start production of the ceiling time saving state is executed. On the other hand, in the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, when the ceiling is reached, the special game executed for the predetermined number of times (900th time) wins the jackpot lottery, and a jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won. When it has been determined, the start performance of the normal time-saving state is executed during the jackpot game (ending performance).

Next, the end effect processing for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the end effect by the secondary CPU 41a when the ceiling time saving state ends will be described.
The secondary CPU 41a identifies the current game state by referring to the secondary distribution type flag stored in the secondary RWM 41c. Then, when the current gaming state is the ceiling time saving state, the sub CPU 41a specifies the remaining number of time saving states by a command that can specify the remaining number of time saving states output from the main CPU 40a. Then, when the identified remaining number of times of the time saving state is 0, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the end effect of the ceiling time saving state is performed. In addition, in this embodiment, the completion|finish production|presentation of a ceiling time saving state becomes an example of special production|presentation when a 2nd time saving state is complete|finished.

Next, the contents of the effect executed by the effect display device 11 when the ending effect of the ceiling time saving state is executed according to FIG. 19 will be specifically described. In addition, the following description is based on the assumption that there is no pending special game when the ceiling time saving state ends.

As shown in FIG. 19( a ), when the ceiling time-saving state ends, the production design is fixed and stopped on the image display section GH of the production display device 11 . Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19(b), in the image display section GH, the completion effect of the ceiling time saving state is started. When the end effect of the ceiling time saving state is started, the door image is displayed in the image display part GH so as to gradually cover the effect pattern and the background image. Then, as shown in FIG. 19(c), in the image display section GH, all the background images and all the performance designs are finally covered with the door image. Thus, in the present embodiment, in the ending effect of the ceiling time saving state, at least part of the effect patterns displayed on the effect display device 11 are covered, or the effect displayed on the effect display device 11 It includes an effect of covering at least a part of the effect pattern.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19(d), a display of opening the door image is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 19(e), the door image is opened and hidden, thereby ending the effect of ending the ceiling time saving state. At this time, the effect display device 11 displays a background image corresponding to the normal mode MA.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can execute the end effect of the normal time saving state when the normal time saving state ends, and the ceiling time saving state ending effect can be executed when the ceiling time saving state ends. It is viable. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can execute a special effect when the time saving state ends. In addition, the end effect of the normal time saving state and the end effect of the ceiling time saving state are different effects, and the effect contents of both effects are all different in this embodiment.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1) When the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined number of times, it is configured to be controlled to the time-saving state. Information about the number of executions of the special game to be controlled in such a time-saving state is initialized when the power is turned on with the operation of the RWM clear switch 42, but is not accompanied with the operation of the RWM clear switch 42. It is not initialized when the power is turned on. Whether or not the RWM clear switch 42 is operated to turn on the power is recognizable only by the operator, and is not recognizable by the player. That is, the operator can recognize whether or not the information regarding the number of executions of the special game has been initialized, while the player cannot recognize whether or not the information regarding the number of executions of the special game has been initialized. It is For example, if the player can recognize whether or not the information regarding the number of executions of the special game has been initialized, there is a risk that the player's motivation for playing the game will decrease. Also, for example, if the operator cannot recognize whether or not the information regarding the number of executions of the special game has been initialized, it may be difficult to confirm that the information has been initialized. According to the present invention, information regarding the number of executions of the special game is initialized for the player while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the information regarding the number of executions of the special game has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that it has been done. As a result, it is possible for the operator to easily check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(2) Since it is possible to confirm the notification of the index before the special game is started, it is possible to properly operate the gaming machine and start the special variation game.
(3) After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zc is completed, it is configured to be controlled to the normal time-saving state, which is an example of the time-saving state. In addition, when the number of first games whose counting is started with the establishment of a specific condition as a trigger reaches a predetermined number of times, it is configured to be controlled to the ceiling time-saving state, which is an example of the time-saving state. Then, when the number of second games reaches the specified number of times without winning the jackpot lottery, the time saving state ends. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the opportunities for control to the time-saving state, and it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game. Moreover, the specific number of times to end the normal time saving state and the specific number of times to end the ceiling time saving state are different times. Therefore, it is possible to change the expectation of winning the big prize lottery depending on whether it is controlled to the normal time-saving state or to the ceiling time-saving state, so that the player's interest in the game can be further improved. be able to. Further, the number of first games and the number of second games, which are information related to such control of the gaming state, are initialized when the power is turned on by operating the RWM clear switch 42, while the RWM clear switch 42 is initialized. is not initialized when the power is turned on without the operation of Only the operator can recognize whether or not the information regarding the game control has been initialized, and the player cannot recognize it. That is, the operator can recognize whether or not the first number of games and the second number of games have been initialized, while the player can recognize whether or not the first number of games and the second number of games have been initialized. Configured to be unrecognizable. In the present invention, the operator can easily recognize that the number of the first game and the number of the second game have been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on, and the number of the first game and the number of the second game are displayed to the player. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that it has been initialized. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(4) The specific number of times the ceiling time saving state is ended is greater than the specific number of times the normal time saving state is ended. Therefore, when controlled to the ceiling time-saving state, it is possible to heighten the expectation of winning the jackpot lottery compared to when it is controlled to the normal time-saving state, and improve the player's interest in the game. can. Further, such a ceiling time-saving state is controlled when the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. According to the present invention, the player is made to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It can be made difficult. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(5) When the condition for returning the first number of games to the initial value is satisfied after the ceiling time saving state ends, the first number of games returns to the initial value, and the number of first games is restarted when the specific condition is satisfied. Then, it is possible to control the ceiling time saving state again. Therefore, after the first number of games is returned to the initial value, the first number of games is counted on the condition that the specific condition is satisfied, and the possibility of being controlled to the ceiling time saving state again. It is possible to give the player a sense of security by being in a certain state, and to improve the interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(6) Triggered by being controlled to the normal time saving state, counting of the number of the first games is started, and when the number of the first games reaches a predetermined number of times, control is performed to the ceiling time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation for the start of counting the number of the first games by being controlled to the normal time-saving state, so that the player's interest in the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(7) When the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times, it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state, and the specific condition that triggers the start of counting the first number of games is initialization of information related to game control. is included. For this reason, for example, at the opening of a game arcade, when a player starts playing a game, the information related to the game control is initialized, so that counting of the number of the first games is expected to start. can be given, and the interest in the game can be further improved. In addition, it is made difficult for the player to recognize that the information related to the game information has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the information related to the game control has been initialized, by announcing the index performed after the power is turned on. is possible. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(8) During the normal time-saving state and during the ceiling time-saving state, at least the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is the same, and the opening pattern in which the opening/closing claw 19 operates to the open state when winning the normal winning lottery is the same. Open pattern. Therefore, in any time-saving state, at least the probability of winning the normal winning lottery and the operation of the open/close claw 19 to the open state when winning the normal winning lottery can be given the same expectation. It is possible to improve the player's interest in the game. Moreover, there are the number of 1st games and the number of 2nd games as information regarding control of such a normal time saving state and a ceiling time saving state. According to the present invention, the operator can easily recognize that the number of the first game and the number of the second game have been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on, and the number of the first game and the number of the second game can be easily recognized by the player. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the number has been initialized. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(9) During the ceiling time saving state and during the normal state, the same expectation can be given about the probability of winning the normal winning lottery, while the opening and closing claw 19 is opened when the normal winning lottery is won. As for the operation, the feeling of anticipation can be heightened during the ceiling time saving state compared to during the normal state, and the player's interest in the game can be improved. Further, such a ceiling time-saving state is controlled when the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. According to the present invention, the player is made to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It can be made difficult. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(10) During the normal time-saving state and during the ceiling time-saving state, the variable time during which the normal game is executed is the same. Therefore, in any of the time-saving states, the same playability can be provided for the variation time during which the normal symbol variation game is executed, and the player's interest in the game can be improved. Moreover, there are the number of 1st games and the number of 2nd games as information regarding control of such a normal time saving state and a ceiling time saving state. According to the present invention, the operator can easily recognize that the number of the first game and the number of the second game have been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on, and the number of the first game and the number of the second game can be easily recognized by the player. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the number has been initialized. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(11) The variable time during which the normal game is executed during the short working hours state is shorter than the variable time during which the normal game is executed during the normal state. Therefore, during the ceiling time saving state, the normal game can be executed with higher time efficiency than during the normal state, and the player can play the game efficiently. Such a ceiling time-saving state is controlled when the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. According to the present invention, the player is made to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It can be made difficult. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(12) The effect display device 11 can execute a specific effect when it is controlled to the time saving state, and a specific effect when it is controlled to the normal time saving state and a specific effect when it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state. different from the performance. For this reason, when it is controlled to the normal time-saving state and when it is controlled to the ceiling time-saving state, the conditions to be controlled to the time-saving state are satisfied and the time-saving state is actually caused. It is possible to make the player hold it and improve the player's interest in the game. Moreover, there are the number of 1st games and the number of 2nd games as information regarding control of such a normal time saving state and a ceiling time saving state. According to the present invention, the operator can easily recognize that the number of the first game and the number of the second game have been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on, and the number of the first game and the number of the second game can be easily recognized by the player. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the number has been initialized. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(13) The specific effect when the ceiling time saving state is controlled includes the effect of covering at least some of the effect patterns displayed on the effect display device 11, or the effect displayed on the effect display device 11 It includes an effect of covering at least part of the pattern. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect to be controlled to the ceiling time saving state, and to improve the interest in the game. To further improve amusement in a game by making it possible to specify that a game state changes due to a performance of covering at least a part of the performance patterns or a performance of covering at least a part of the performance patterns. be able to. Further, such a ceiling time-saving state is controlled when the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. According to the present invention, the player is made to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It can be made difficult. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(14) The effect time during which the specific effect is executed when controlled to the ceiling time saving state is longer than the shortest variable time among the plurality of variable times during which the special game is executed. Therefore, when controlled to the ceiling time saving state, it is possible to perform a specific effect of a longer time than the special game with the shortest variation time, and across a plurality of special games including the special game with the shortest variation time. A special effect can be performed. Further, after the number of first games reaches the predetermined number, the specific effect can be executed regardless of whether or not there is a special game whose execution is suspended. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily understand that the ceiling time saving state is being controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved. Moreover, such a ceiling time-saving state is controlled when the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. According to the present invention, the player is made to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It can be made difficult. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(15) The effect display device 11 can execute a special effect when the time saving state ends, and the special effect when the normal time saving state ends differs from the special effect when the ceiling time saving state ends. . For this reason, when the normal time-saving state ends and when the ceiling time-saving state ends, the conditions for the time-saving state to end are satisfied, and the production until the time-saving state actually ends can be diversified. , the player's interest in the game can be improved. Moreover, there are the number of 1st games and the number of 2nd games as information regarding control of such a normal time saving state and a ceiling time saving state. According to the present invention, the operator can easily recognize that the number of the first game and the number of the second game have been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on, and the number of the first game and the number of the second game can be easily recognized by the player. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the number has been initialized. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(16) For the special effect when the ceiling time saving state ends, the effect of covering at least a part of the effect patterns displayed on the effect display device 11, or the effect pattern displayed on the effect display device 11 Includes a production that covers at least part of Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the completion of the ceiling time saving state due to the occurrence of the effect of covering at least a part of the effect patterns or the effect of covering at least a part of the effect patterns. It is possible to improve the interest of the person in the game. Such a ceiling time-saving state is controlled when the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. According to the present invention, the player is made to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It can be made difficult. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(17) When the number of first games reaches a predetermined number, the jackpot lottery result of the special game executed for the predetermined number of times, and the type of jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery in the special game executed for the predetermined number of times. Thus, the timing of executing the specific performance can be changed, and the player's interest in the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(18) After the time-saving state ends, it is controlled to the specific production mode triggered by the transition to the normal state, and the specific production mode that is controlled after the normal time-saving state ends, and the ceiling time-saving state Control after the end At least a part of the production is different from the specified production mode. Therefore, even in the same normal state, the effects executed after the end of the time-saving state can be diversified, and the player's interest in the game can be improved. Moreover, there are the number of 1st games and the number of 2nd games as information regarding control of such a normal time saving state and a ceiling time saving state. According to the present invention, the operator can easily recognize that the number of the first game and the number of the second game have been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on, and the number of the first game and the number of the second game can be easily recognized by the player. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that the number has been initialized. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(19) When the normal time-saving state that has been transferred through the variable probability state ends and is shifted to the normal state, it is controlled to a specific production mode that can execute a special production, so to the normal state through the variable probability state It is possible to suppress the decline in the player's desire to play when the transition is made. In addition, even when the normal time saving state that has been transferred without passing through the probability variable state ends and is transferred to the normal state, it is controlled to the same specific production mode as when it is transferred to the normal state through the probability variable state, It is possible to increase the player's motivation for playing when the state is shifted to the normal state. In addition, there is a second number of games as information related to the control of the normal time saving state. According to the present invention, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the number of the second game has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the second game has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible to As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(20) When moving to the normal state after the normal time saving state ends, the probability that the reach production is executed is higher than when moving to the normal state after the ceiling time saving state ends , the player's motivation for the game can be enhanced. Moreover, there are the number of 1st games and the number of 2nd games as information regarding such control of a normal time saving state and a ceiling time saving state. According to the present invention, the operator can easily recognize that the number of the first game and the number of the second game have been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on, and the number of the first game and the number of the second game can be made to the player. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that is initialized. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(21) A lottery for shifting the production mode is executed in the normal state. In addition, there are a plurality of performance modes in the normal state, and when a lottery for shifting the performance mode is won, it is shifted to one of the plurality of performance modes. The plurality of production modes in the normal state include a specific production mode that is controlled when shifting to the normal state after the ceiling time saving state ends. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the timing of shifting to the specific performance mode that is controlled when shifting to the normal state after the ceiling time saving state ends, and to improve the player's interest in the game. can. Moreover, such a ceiling time-saving state is controlled when the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. According to the present invention, the player is made to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It can be made difficult. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(22) After the end of the normal time-saving state controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zc, the number of first games is more likely to reach the predetermined number than after the information on the game control is initialized. , When the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times, control is performed to the ceiling time saving state. Therefore, after the end of the normal time saving state, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play and improve the interest in the game, compared to after the information on the game control is initialized. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(23) Winning a jackpot lottery is included in the conditions for returning the first number of games to the initial value after the ceiling time saving state ends. After the first number of games is reset to the initial value, the number of first games is counted when a specific condition is established, and when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number, the number of first games is counted again. , is controlled to the ceiling time-saving state. Therefore, after the ceiling time saving state is ended, by winning a jackpot lottery, it is possible to give the player a sense of security by being in a state where there is a possibility of being controlled to the ceiling time saving state again, It is possible to improve the player's interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(24) After the end of the normal time saving state, regardless of whether or not the initialization of the information related to the game control is the initialization triggered by being controlled to the setting change state, compared to after being initialized , the number of first games is likely to reach the predetermined number of times, so that it is likely to be controlled to the ceiling time-saving state. Therefore, after the end of the normal time saving state, it is possible to increase the player's motivation for the game as compared with after the information about the game control is initialized. Moreover, such a ceiling time-saving state is controlled when the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. According to the present invention, the player is made to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It can be made difficult. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(25) When the jackpot lottery is won during the normal state or the time saving state and the big win based on the symbols ZB and Zc is decided, the game is controlled to the normal working time saving state after the big win game is finished. After the end of the normal time-saving state controlled at this time, the big win lottery is won during the variable probability state, and the big win based on the patterns ZB and Zc is determined, the normal controlled after the end of the big win game. The first number of games is more likely to reach the predetermined number of times than after the time saving state is ended. Furthermore, when the first number of games reaches a predetermined number of times, the ceiling time saving state is controlled. For this reason, after the end of the normal time-saving state, which is controlled when the jackpot lottery is won during the normal state or the time-saving state, the normal time-saving state which is controlled when the jackpot lottery is won during the variable probability state As compared with the end of , the player's desire to play can be heightened, and interest in the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(26) After the end of the normal time-saving state, which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game triggered by winning the jackpot lottery during the variable probability state and determining the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc, information on game control is initialized, the first number of games tends to reach the predetermined number of times, and when the first number of games reaches the predetermined number of times, control is performed to the ceiling time saving state. Therefore, after the end of the normal time-saving state, which is controlled after the end of the big win game triggered by the fact that the big win lottery is won during the variable probability state and the big win based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined, information on the game control is provided. The player's desire to play the game can be enhanced and the interest in the game can be improved as compared with after the is initialized. Further, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(27) After the end of the normal time-saving state, which is controlled when the jackpot lottery is won during the variable probability state and the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined, the initialization of information related to game control is specified. Regardless of whether or not the initialization is triggered by mode control, the number of first games is more likely to reach the predetermined number than after initialization. Therefore, after the end of the normal time saving state, it is possible to increase the player's motivation for the game as compared with after the information about the game control is initialized. Further, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized, while making it easier for the operator to recognize that the first number of games has been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to check the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(28) Triggered by being controlled to the time-saving state, a specific effect can be executed, and when a special game starts during the execution of the specific effect, the specific effect is preferentially executed according to the started special variable game. There are cases where it is performed and cases where a predetermined effect is preferentially executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the specific effect and the predetermined effect, and to improve the player's interest in the game. In addition, there are a first number of games and a second number of games as information related to the control of such a time saving state. According to the present invention, the operator can easily recognize that the number of the first game and the number of the second game have been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on, and the number of the first game and the number of the second game can be made to the player. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that is initialized. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

(29) Triggered by being controlled to the time-saving state, a specific effect can be executed, and when a special game is started during execution of the specific effect, when the special game to be started is a specific special game , the predetermined effect is executed in a display area larger than the display area in which the specific effect is executed in the effect display device 11. - 特許庁Further, when the special game is started during execution of the specific effect, if the special game to be started is not the specific special game, the display area of the effect display device 11 is smaller than the display area in which the specific effect is being executed. A predetermined effect is executed at . Therefore, when a specific special game is started while a specific effect is being executed, it is possible to draw attention to the predetermined effect rather than the specific effect. On the other hand, when a special game other than the specific special game is started during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect can be noticed more than the predetermined effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game. In addition, there are a first number of games and a second number of games as information related to control of such a time saving state. According to the present invention, the operator can easily recognize that the number of the first game and the number of the second game have been initialized by the indicator notification performed after the power is turned on, and the number of the first game and the number of the second game can be made to the player. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize that is initialized. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the operator to confirm the state of the gaming machine and to operate the gaming machine appropriately, while suppressing the player's desire to play.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
・In this embodiment, an operation means that can be operated by the operator but cannot be operated by the player is provided, and the indicator notification is terminated when the operation means is operated. can be According to this modified example, the operator can terminate the indicator notification by operating the operating means that cannot be operated by the player. It can make it easier to operate the machine properly.

- In the present embodiment, if the setting process state is controlled after the power supply is started, the indicator notification may be performed while the setting process state is being controlled. Also, the indicator notification may be executed before being controlled to the setting processing state.

- In the present embodiment, the indicator notification may include performance information (model information) for recognizing whether the game component should be installed in the gaming machine. In this case, for example, it is preferable to include in the indicator notification an image of a character string indicating information capable of specifying the type information displayed on the loading screen. According to this modified example, the indicator notification includes performance information (model information) for recognizing whether the game part should be installed in the gaming machine. Therefore, the operator can confirm whether or not the wrong game parts are arranged in the game machine, and the game machine can be operated appropriately. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the model information is a performance display unit SH separate from the performance display device 11 that executes the indicator notification, separately from the performance information (model information) notified by the indicator notification. reported by Therefore, by comparing the two pieces of information, the operator can confirm whether or not an incorrect game component is arranged in the game machine. As a result, it is possible to facilitate appropriate operation of the gaming machine.

- In the present embodiment, the indicator notification may include information relating to the process until the execution of the predetermined notification that enables the player to recognize that the special game can be executed. In this case, for example, an image indicating the degree of progress of the time until the standby demo screen is displayed, which is displayed on the loading screen, may be included in the indicator notification. According to this modified example, the state of the gaming machine can be confirmed by the indicator notification, and the time until the special game can be executed can be easily grasped. can be easily verified.

- In the present embodiment, the notification of the index is not limited to notification by sound, but may be notification by image display, notification by light emission, or an arbitrary combination of these.

- In this embodiment, the notification of the set value may be included in the notification of the index. In this case, the operator can be made to easily recognize the set values in addition to the fact that the information regarding the game control has been initialized, and it is possible to facilitate the appropriate operation of the gaming machine.

- In the present embodiment, the trigger for ending the notification of the index may be the operation of an operation means that can be operated by the player. In this case, even if the middle frame Y2 is not opened, the indicator notification can be terminated by operating the operating means.

- In this embodiment, the seal member forming the performance display portion SH may not be attached to the corner decoration member. In this case, it may be attached to a place where the worker can check it, for example, it may be attached to a place where it cannot be visually recognized unless the middle frame Y2 is opened.

- In this embodiment, the indicator notification may not be performed unless the middle frame Y2 is open. In this case, it is preferable to terminate the indicator notification when the middle frame Y2 is closed.

・In this embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned off and the setting device 43 is turned off when the power is turned on, the main CPU 40a makes a backup normal judgment to judge whether the backed-up game control information is normal. You can do it. And, when the information about the backed-up game control is not normal, the information about the game control may be initialized even if the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state when the power is turned on.

- In this embodiment, the specific number of times to end the ceiling time saving state may be less than the specific number of times to end the normal time saving state.
· In the present embodiment, during the normal time saving state and during the ceiling time saving state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery may be different. According to this modified example, it is possible to give different expectations about the probability of winning the normal winning lottery during the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state even in the same time saving state.

- In the present embodiment, the opening/closing claw 19 may be kept closed by not winning the normal winning lottery during the normal state. According to this modified example, it is possible to prevent the game ball from entering the second starting hole 18 and to prevent the second special game from being executed during the normal state.

- In the present embodiment, the opening pattern in which the opening/closing claw 19 operates to the open state when winning the normal winning lottery may be different between the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state.

・In this embodiment, there are multiple patterns of the total time that the opening/closing claw 19 can be in the open state due to one normal hit during the ceiling time saving state, and some of them are the opening/closing claw due to one normal hit during the normal state. It may be a shorter time than the total time that 19 can be open. In addition, there are a plurality of patterns of the total time during which the opening/closing claw 19 can be in the open state by one normal hit during the ceiling time saving state, and part of them is the opening/closing claw 19 in the open state by one normal hit during the normal state. It may be the same time as the total time that can be taken. The average time of the total time that the opening/closing claw 19 can be in the open state by one normal hit during the ceiling time saving state is the total time that the opening/closing claw 19 can be in the open state by one normal hit in the normal state. It should be shorter than the average time.

In the present embodiment, there are multiple patterns of variation time of the normal symbol variation game during the ceiling time saving state, and some of them may be longer than the variation time of the normal symbol variation game during the normal state. , may be the same time. It is sufficient that the average variation time of the variation time of the normal symbol variation game during the ceiling time reduction state is shorter than the average variation time of the variation time of the normal symbol variation game during the normal state.

・In the present embodiment, the specific effect when controlled to the normal time saving state and the specific effect when controlled to the ceiling time saving state are different. It may be included that any one of the specific effects when controlled to is not executed. According to this modification, when it is controlled to the normal time-saving state and when it is controlled to the ceiling time-saving state, the process until the time-saving state is actually generated when the conditions to be controlled to the time-saving state are established can be changed.

・In this embodiment, the special effect when the normal time saving state ends and the special effect when the ceiling time saving state ends are different. It may be included that any one of the time special effects is not executed. According to this modification, when the normal time saving state ends and when the ceiling time saving state ends, the conditions for ending the time saving state are satisfied and the time saving state actually ends. can let

- In this embodiment, a plurality of display means may be included in the effect executing means. In this case, the plurality of display means includes a first display means and a second display means, and the display area of the first display means may be made larger than the display area of the second display means. When the special game is started while the specific effect is being executed on the first display means, and if the special game to be started is the specific special game, the first display means is caused to execute the predetermined effect, and the specific game is executed. It is preferable that the effect is executed by the second display means. Further, when the special game is started while the specific effect is being executed on the first display means and the special game to be started is not the specific special game, the specific effect is continuously executed by the first display means, It is preferable that a predetermined effect is executed by the second display means. According to this modified example, the special game is started while the specific effect is being executed on the first display means, and when the special game to be started is the specific special game, the specific effect and the predetermined effect are displayed by the plurality of display means. can be executed at the same time, and attention can be paid to the predetermined effect as compared with the specific effect. On the other hand, when the special game is started while the specific effect is being executed on the first display means and the special game to be started is not the specific special game, the specific effect and the predetermined effect are simultaneously executed by the plurality of display means. At the same time, it is possible to draw attention to the specific effect as compared with the predetermined effect.

- In the present embodiment, when a special game is started during execution of a specific effect, if the special game to be started wins a jackpot lottery, the predetermined effect is executed with priority over the specific effect. good too. On the other hand, when the special game to be started does not win the jackpot lottery, the specific effect may be executed with priority over the predetermined effect.

- In this embodiment, the production time for which the start production of the ceiling time saving state is executed may be shorter than the shortest variable time among the plurality of variable times for which the special game is executed. In addition, when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number and the ceiling time saving state is controlled, the start performance of the ceiling time saving state may not be executed if there is no special game whose execution is suspended. In this case, after being controlled to the ceiling time saving state, it is preferable to execute the start effect of the ceiling time saving state with the start of the first special game.

- In this embodiment, the start production of the normal time saving state and the start production of the ceiling time saving state may be the same production. In this case, for example, when the start effect of the normal time saving state is controlled to the normal time saving state after the jackpot game ends, the ceiling time saving effect starts regardless of whether there is a special game whose execution is suspended. It is better to perform the production.

· In the present embodiment, the end effect of the normal time saving state and the end effect of the ceiling time saving state may be the same effect. In this case, for example, when the final special game in the normal working hours state is finished and the state is controlled to the normal state, it is preferable to execute the end effect of the normal working hours saving state.

- In the present embodiment, the conditions for returning the first number of games to the initial value may not include execution of the RWM clear. That is, the condition for returning the first number of games to the initial value may be only winning the jackpot lottery.

- In the present embodiment, the conditions for returning the first number of games to the initial value may not include the RWM clear that is executed upon transition to the setting change state. That is, when the RWM clear is executed without being triggered by the transition to the setting change state, the number of first games is returned to the initial value, and when the RWM clear is executed by the transition to the setting change state. , the number of first games may not be returned to the initial value.

- In this embodiment, the conditions for returning the first number of games to the initial value may not include RWM clear not triggered by transition to the setting change state. In other words, when the RWM clear is executed triggered by the transition to the setting change state, the number of first games is returned to the initial value, and when the RWM clear is executed not triggered by the transition to the setting change state. , the number of first games may not be returned to the initial value.

- In this embodiment, the number of first games and the number of second games may be information obtained by adding each time a special game is executed. In this case, the value after the addition counted as the first number of games is compared with the value corresponding to the predetermined number of times, and if both values match, the ceiling is reached. In addition, the value after the addition counted as the second number of games is compared with the value corresponding to the specific number of times, and when both values match, the time saving state ends.

- In this embodiment, the specific effect may include a sound effect. Also, the specific effect may include a light emitting effect.
- In this embodiment, the special effect may include a sound effect. Also, the specific effect may include a light emitting effect.

- In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a may count the number of first games in the special symbol start process executed when the special game starts. In this case, when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, when the special game of the predetermined number of times starts, it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state.

・In the present embodiment, as the pachinko machine 10 equipped with a variable probability function, a specification that gives a high probability state until the falling lottery is won (so-called falling machine), or a high probability state until the specified number of variable games is completed can be adopted (so-called ST machine). In addition, as the pachinko game machine 10 equipped with the variable probability function, it is possible to adopt a specification (so-called V probability variable machine) that provides a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko game machine 10 may have a specification in which the specification of the falling machine and the specification of the V-variable machine are mixed.

- In this embodiment, after winning a big win in a big win lottery, it may be configured to be controlled to a big win standby state waiting for the start of giving a big win game. Then, in the big-hit standby state, when a ball enters a predetermined ball entrance (for example, the gate 25), the big-hit standby state may be terminated and the award of the big-hit game may be started. Even in such a configuration, winning at least the big win lottery is a condition for granting the big win game.

- In this embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10, a specification (a so-called 1-type 2-type mixing machine) can be adopted in which a jackpot game is awarded when a game ball passes through a specific area.
- In this embodiment, as a special winning lottery, in addition to the big winning lottery, a small winning lottery may be performed. When a small prize is won in a special prize lottery, a small prize game (hit game) is provided after the special game is finished. In the present embodiment, the number of times (frequency) to win a small hit per unit time (frequency), or a small hit game is given per unit time, as compared with the normal game state (for example, low probability base state). It may be configured to be controllable to a state (so-called small hit RUSH) in which the number (frequency) is improved.

- In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the game board YB may be changed arbitrarily.
・In this embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 41, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 11, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP are provided. A dedicated control sound control board may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects. Further, in the embodiment, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Also, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(G) Main control means, control information generated by the main control means is input, and sub-control means for performing predetermined control based on the control information, game control even when power supply is stopped A game machine capable of holding information related to the game control for a predetermined period of time and being able to return based on the information related to the game control when power supply is started, wherein a starting port into which a game ball can enter and a game ball entering the starting port An opening/closing member that operates so as to take a possible open state and a closed state that makes it impossible to enter a ball, an initialization operation means that can be operated to initialize information related to the game control, and a notification means that executes notification. The main control means is capable of performing a normal winning lottery and a big winning lottery, and when winning the big winning lottery, determines the type of big winning, and changes the special symbols for winning the big winning lottery. After the end of the game, a jackpot game is provided, the opening/closing member is operated to the open state under the operation condition that the normal winning lottery is won, and the main control means can control the game state. The game state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the non-time-saving state is a state in which the opening/closing member continues to take the closed state, or a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting port. The time-saving state is a state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than the non-time-saving state, and the time-saving state includes a first time-saving state and a second time-saving state. When the jackpot lottery is won and the determined jackpot type is a predetermined jackpot, the main control means controls to the first time-saving state after the jackpot game ends, and notifies that a specific condition has been established. As a trigger, the number of first games that can specify the number of executions of the special symbol variation game is started, and when the number of the first games reaches a predetermined number, the second time saving state is controlled to the time saving. After the state is controlled, the execution of the special symbol variation game is used as a trigger to start counting the number of second games capable of specifying the number of executions of the special symbol variation game, and the number of the second games is counted without winning the big win lottery. When reaches a specific number of times, the time-saving state is terminated, the number of first games and the number of second games are included in the information on the game control, and the main control means is the initialization operation means While initializing the information on the game control when it is the start of the power supply accompanied by the operation, when the start of the power supply not accompanied by the operation of the initialization operation means initialize the information on the game control First, the sub-control means When the supply is started, it is possible to execute an index notification that can be recognized as either a return in which the information related to the game control is initialized or a return in which the information related to the game control is not initialized. After starting the indicator notification, the sub control means can terminate the indicator notification based on a predetermined trigger. A gaming machine that can only be recognized by the player, and cannot be recognized by the player.

(H) A gaming machine with a technical idea (G), wherein the specific number of times to end the first time saving state and the specific number of times to end the second time saving state are different times.
(I) During the first time-saving state and during the second time-saving state, at least the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is the same probability, and when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening and closing member is in an open state. A gaming machine with a technical idea (g) in which the opening pattern that operates at the same time is the same opening pattern.

(J) The game machine of the technical idea (G) that the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is different between the first time saving state and the second time saving state.
(K) Equipped with an effect executing means for executing an effect, the sub control means is capable of executing a specific effect when controlled to the time saving state, and when controlled to the first time saving state A gaming machine having a technical idea (g) different from the specific effect and the specific effect when controlled to the second time-saving state.

(O) The difference between the specific effect when controlled to the first time saving state and the specific effect when controlled to the second time saving state is that when controlled to the first time saving state A game machine having a technical idea (ru) including that either one of the specific performance and the specific performance when controlled to the second time-saving state is not executed.

(W) When the number of first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the effect executing means, when the special symbol variation game executed for the predetermined number of times does not win the jackpot lottery, executes the special game. Triggered by the control to the second time-saving state after the end of the symbol variation game, the specific effect is executed, while the special symbol variation game executed for the predetermined number of times wins the jackpot lottery and is determined. When the type of the hit jackpot is the predetermined jackpot, the specific effect is executed with the trigger of being controlled to the first time-saving state during the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game. Game machine of thought (ru) or (wo).

(F) The effect executing means includes a display means, and the display means can variably display a plurality of rows of effect symbols in relation to the special symbol variation game, and when it is controlled to the second time saving state. In the specific effect of (1), at least part of the effect patterns displayed on the display means are covered, or at least part of the effect patterns displayed on the display means is covered. A game machine with any of the technical ideas (ru) to (wa) that includes performance.

(Y) The variable time during which the special symbol variation game is executed has a plurality of variable times, and the special symbol variation game is executed during the effect time during which the specific effect is performed when being controlled to the second time saving state. The sub-control means determines whether there is a special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended after the number of first games reaches the predetermined number of times and which is longer than the shortest variation time among the plurality of variation times. The gaming machine according to any one of the technical ideas (l) to (f) for executing the specific performance when being controlled to the second time saving state regardless of the state.

(T) The effect executing means can execute a special effect when the time saving state ends, and when the special effect when the first time saving state ends and when the second time saving state ends The special effect of is a game machine of any one of technical ideas (l) to (yo) that are different.

(d) The special effect when the first time saving state ends and the special effect when the second time saving state ends are different from the special effect when the first time saving state ends. A gaming machine having a technical idea (ta) including that one of the special effects is not executed when the second time saving state ends.

(S) The effect execution means includes a display means, and the display means can variably display a plurality of lines of effect symbols in relation to the special symbol variation game, and when the second time saving state ends. The special effect includes an effect of covering at least part of the effect patterns displayed on the display means, or an effect of covering at least part of the effect patterns displayed on the display means. Gaming machines with technical ideas (Ta) or (D) that include

(T) The specific effect when controlled to the first time-saving state and the specific effect when controlled to the second time-saving state are at least partially different technical ideas (wa) to (so) some game machine.

(ne) An effect executing means for executing an effect is provided, the sub control means is capable of controlling the effect mode, the effect mode has a plurality of effect modes, and the effect executing means The production corresponding to the production mode is executed, and the sub control means controls to a specific production mode triggered by the transition to the non-time saving state after the time saving state ends, and the first time saving state is The specific production mode controlled when transitioning to the non-time-saving state after finishing, and the specific production mode controlled when shifting to the non-time-saving state after the second time-saving state is completed; is a game machine with a technical idea (g) that differs in at least part of the production.

(n) In the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low, and in the gaming state, the jackpot lottery is won as compared to the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state. Including a probability variable state with a high probability, the probability variable state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the start port than the non-time-saving state, and the main control means wins the big hit lottery. Then, when the determined kind of big win is a specific big win, after the end of the big win game, control is performed to the variable probability state, and the main control means wins the big win lottery in the variable probability state, and wins the determined big win. When the type is the predetermined jackpot, the specific performance is controlled to the first time-reduction state after the end of the big win game, and is controlled when the first time-reduction state is ended and transferred to the non-time-reduction state. The performance corresponding to the mode includes a dedicated performance corresponding to the specific performance mode, and the sub control means wins the big win lottery in the variable probability state, and the type of the determined big win is the predetermined big win. , after the jackpot game is over, it is controlled to the first time-saving state, and after the first time-saving state is ended, it is controlled to the specific performance mode at the time of transition to the non-time-saving state, and the big hit. When the lottery is won and the type of the determined jackpot is the predetermined jackpot, the player is controlled to the first time-saving state after the jackpot game ends, and after the first time-saving state ends, shifts to the non-time-saving state. A game machine having a technical idea (ne) of controlling to the same specific performance mode when winning the jackpot lottery regardless of the game state when winning the jackpot lottery.

(B) The production execution means can execute a reach production, and the reach production is executed in the specific production mode that is controlled when the first time saving state is completed and the state is shifted to the non-time saving state. technical idea that the probability that the ready-to-win production is executed in the specific production mode controlled when shifting to the non-time saving state after the end of the second time saving state is higher than the probability that the reach production is executed (N) or (N) game machine.

(M) The production mode controlled during the non-time-saving state has a plurality of production modes, and during the non-time-saving state, a lottery for shifting the production mode is executed, and the sub control means is When the lottery for shifting the production mode is won, the production mode is shifted to one of the production modes, and the production mode is changed to the production mode after the second time saving state ends. A game machine according to any one of technical ideas (ne) to (la) including the specific performance mode controlled when shifting to a time saving state.

(C) After the end of the first time-saving state, compared to after the information on the game control is initialized, the game machine of the technical idea (G) that the number of the first games is likely to reach the predetermined number of times .
(i) Winning the jackpot lottery in either the non-time-saving state or the time-saving state, the determined jackpot type being the predetermined jackpot, and the first time-saving state controlled after the jackpot game ends After the completion of, the jackpot lottery is won in the variable probability state, the determined jackpot type is the predetermined jackpot, and the first time-saving state controlled after the jackpot game is finished. A gaming machine having a technical idea (g) in which the first number of games easily reaches the predetermined number.

(b) Winning the jackpot lottery in the variable probability state, the type of jackpot determined is the predetermined jackpot, and after the first time-saving state controlled after the jackpot game ends, the game control A gaming machine having technical idea (ii) in which the first number of games is more likely to reach the predetermined number of times than after information is initialized.

(E) After the second time-saving state ends, the first number of games is returned to the initial value when the condition for returning the first number of games to the initial value is established, and the first number of games is the initial value. After being returned to the second time-saving state, when the specific condition is satisfied, the counting of the first game number is started, and when the first game number reaches the predetermined number of times, the second time saving state A game machine according to any one of technical ideas (c) to (no) to be controlled.

(h) The gaming machine having the technical idea (e), wherein the condition for returning the first number of games to the initial value includes winning the jackpot lottery.
(Y) A setting operation means capable of performing operations related to setting information defining a jackpot probability is provided, and the main control means is capable of controlling to a specific mode, wherein the jackpot probability is set in the specific mode. It is possible to set a setting value as information, and the main control means controls to the specific mode when power supply is started with the operation of the setting operation means and the initialization operation means, After initializing the information about the game control, winning the jackpot lottery in the variable probability state, the determined jackpot type is the predetermined jackpot, and after the end of the first time-saving state controlled after the jackpot game is finished. is a technical idea (c) or (no) that the number of first games is likely to reach the predetermined number of times compared to after the information about the game control is initialized by being controlled to the specific mode; A game machine of (o) or (h) including.

(M) Equipped with an effect executing means for executing an effect, the sub control means is capable of executing a specific effect when it is controlled to the time saving state, and is predetermined according to the execution of the special symbol variation game It is possible to execute an effect, and when a special symbol variation game is started during execution of the specific effect, if the special symbol variation game to be started is a specific special symbol variation game, the specific effect While the predetermined effect is executed with priority over the specific effect, when the special symbol variation game is started during the execution of the specific effect, when the special symbol variation game to be started is not the specific special symbol variation game is a game machine having a technical idea (g) in which the specific effect is executed with priority over the predetermined effect.

(i) The effect executing means includes display means, and the sub-control means executes the specific effect in at least a part of the display area of the display means, and during execution of the specific effect, a special symbol variation game. is started, if the special symbol variation game to be started is the specific special symbol variation game, the predetermined effect is executed in a display area larger than the area in which the specific effect is displayed in the display means. , when the special symbol variation game is started during execution of the specific effect, if the special symbol variation game to be started is not the specific special symbol variation game, the area where the specific effect is displayed on the display means A game machine with a technical idea (ma) that executes the predetermined performance in a display area smaller than the above.

(F) During the second time-saving state and during the non-time-saving state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is the same probability, but when the normal winning lottery is won during the second time-saving state The total time in which the opening/closing member can be in the open state in one winning is the total time in which the opening/closing member can be in the open state in one winning when the normal winning lottery is won during the non-time-saving state. Game machine with technical idea (I) or (J) that takes a long time compared to the total time.

(J) A gaming machine with a technical idea (G) in which the variation time during which the normal symbol variation game is executed is the same variation time during the first time saving state and the second time saving state.
(d) A technical idea in which the variation time during which the normal symbol variation game is executed during the second time reduction state is shorter than the variation time during which the normal symbol variation game is executed during the non-time reduction state. (g) game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine, 11... Effect display device, 16... 1st starting port, 18... 2nd starting port, 19... Opening/closing claw, 40... Main board, 40a... Main CPU, 40c... Main RWM, 41... Sub board , 41a... Sub CPU, 41c... Sub RWM, 42... RWM clear switch, 43... Setting device, 44... Setting indicator, 60... Power supply unit, 60a... Power switch, LA... Decoration lamp, SH... Performance display part, SP …speakers.

Claims (2)

Control information generated by the main control means and the main control means is input, provided with a sub-control means for performing a predetermined control based on the control information, information on game control even when the power supply is stopped In a game machine that can be held for a predetermined period and can be restored based on the information on the game control when power supply is started,
a starting port into which a game ball can enter;
an opening/closing member operable to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
Initialization operation means capable of operation to initialize the information on the game control,
and a notification means for performing notification,
The main control means is capable of controlling the game state,
The game state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state,
The non-time-saving state is a state in which the opening and closing member continues to take the closed state, or a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the starting port,
The time-saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than the non-time-saving state,
The main control means starts counting the number of executions of the special symbol variation game when a specific condition is established, and when the number of executions of the special symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number, the time saving state is entered. control and
Information on the number of executions of the special symbol variation game is included in the information on the game control,
The main control means initializes the information about the game control when it is the start of the power supply accompanied by the operation of the initialization operation means, while at the start of the power supply not accompanied by the operation of the initialization operation means When there is, without initializing the information on the game control,
The sub-control means, when the power supply is started, an index notification that can be recognized which one of the return where the information on the game control is initialized and the return where the information on the game control is not initialized It is possible to execute
The sub control means is capable of ending the indicator notification based on a predetermined trigger after starting the indicator notification,
The indicator notification can be recognized only by the operator who performed the operation to start power supply, and cannot be recognized by the player,
The sub control means can execute a specific effect when controlled to the time saving state,
The specific effect ends when a predetermined time elapses after the specific effect is executed,
A special symbol variation game may be started during execution of the specific effect,
When the special symbol variation game is started during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect does not end,
The sub control means can execute a predetermined effect in accordance with execution of the special symbol variation game,
When the special symbol variation game is started during execution of the specific effect, if the special symbol variation game to be started is a specific special symbol variation game, the predetermined effect is executed with priority over the specific effect. while
When the special symbol variation game is started during execution of the specific effect, if the special symbol variation game to be started is not the specific special symbol variation game, the specific effect is prioritized over the predetermined effect. A game machine characterized by being executed . Control information generated by the main control means and the main control means is input, provided with a sub-control means for performing a predetermined control based on the control information, information on game control even when the power supply is stopped In a game machine that can be held for a predetermined period and can be restored based on the information on the game control when power supply is started,
a starting port into which a game ball can enter;
an opening/closing member operable to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter;
Initialization operation means capable of operation to initialize the information on the game control,
and a notification means for performing notification,
The main control means is capable of controlling the game state,
The game state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state,
The non-time-saving state is a state in which the opening and closing member continues to take the closed state, or a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the starting port,
The time-saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than the non-time-saving state,
The main control means starts counting the number of executions of the special symbol variation game when a specific condition is established, and when the number of executions of the special symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number, the time saving state is entered. control and
Information on the number of executions of the special symbol variation game is included in the information on the game control,
The main control means initializes the information about the game control when it is the start of the power supply accompanied by the operation of the initialization operation means, while at the start of the power supply not accompanied by the operation of the initialization operation means When there is, without initializing the information on the game control,
The sub-control means, when the power supply is started, an index notification that can be recognized which one of the return where the information on the game control is initialized and the return where the information on the game control is not initialized It is possible to execute
The sub control means is capable of ending the indicator notification based on a predetermined trigger after starting the indicator notification,
The indicator notification can be recognized only by the operator who performed the operation to start power supply, and cannot be recognized by the player,
The sub control means can execute a specific effect when controlled to the time saving state,
The time saving state is a state where hitting to the right is recommended,
A right-handed performance capable of specifying a right-handed instruction is executed prior to the specific performance ,
The specific effect ends when a predetermined time elapses after the specific effect is executed,
A special symbol variation game may be started during execution of the specific effect,
The gaming machine is characterized in that when a special symbol variation game is started during execution of the specific performance, the specific performance does not end .

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