JP7202656B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, among pachinko game machines, which are a type of game machine, for example, there is a game machine described in Patent Document 1, which reproduces background sound for the destination production mode when the production mode is changed. There is The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 attempts to improve interest by causing a change when the presentation mode is shifted.

JP 2016-83439 A

Today, when the production mode is not changed, that is, when the production mode is continued, it is desired to improve the entertainment.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine that can change the presentation mode by operating an operation means that a player can operate, and includes sound output control means for controlling sound output by the sound output means, The sound output means is capable of outputting a background sound, and when the production mode is changed in the selection period in which the production mode can be changed, the production mode is changed and the selection period is changed. When the output of the background sound different from the background sound that has been output in is newly started, and the production mode is not changed in the selection period , the production mode is not changed, but is output in the selection period. When the output of the background sound different from the background sound that was used is newly started, and the background sound newly output when the production mode is not changed during the selection period, the production mode is changed during the selection period. is different from the background sound that is newly output when the is changed .

The gaming machine is provided with a state control means capable of being controlled to a special state, and the special state is such that the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time is greater than the number of game balls shot per predetermined unit time. This is a state that can increase, and the selection period may be provided during execution of the symbol variation game under control in the special state.

The gaming machine is provided with a state control means capable of being controlled to a special state, and the special state is such that the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time is greater than the number of game balls shot per predetermined unit time. When the number of game balls to be paid out exceeds a predetermined number while being controlled to the special state, the number of game balls to be paid out when being controlled to the special state is the above-mentioned state. The output of the background sound that was output before exceeding the predetermined number is terminated, and the output of the background sound different from the background sound whose output is terminated is newly started, and the special state is controlled. The background sound that is newly output when the number of game balls paid out exceeds the predetermined number at the time is the background sound that is newly output when the production mode is not changed during the selection period. The background sounds may be different .

With respect to the gaming machine, the performance mode includes a first performance mode and a second performance mode different from the first performance mode, and when the first performance mode is controlled, the operation means is operated. While it is possible to change the production mode based on, when it is controlled to the second production mode, the production mode can not be changed based on the operation of the operation means, and the first production mode, when it is selected not to change the production mode based on the operation of the operation means, after that, until the symbol variation game is executed at least a specific number of times, the operation means is operated. You may make it impossible to change the said production|presentation mode based on operation .

According to this invention, it is possible to improve interest.

The front view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the change of possession ball. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing game features of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing types of advance notice tables in sea mode and mountain mode; The figure which shows the kind of background sound and the kind of light emission effect in sea mode and mountain mode. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the continuous selection effect is executed. 4(a) and 4(b) are timing charts showing an example of the timing at which the background sound and the lighting effects change when the mountain mode is switched to the sea mode and when the mountain mode continues. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing an example of switching between the sea mode and the mountain mode, and accompanying changes in the background sound, the lighting effect, and the notice table.

An embodiment of a game machine will be described below. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. - 特許庁The outer frame 12 is fixed to installation equipment (so-called island equipment). The middle frame 13 is supported on the opening front side of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13 . The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 . The front frame 14 supports protective glass that covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20 . In the pachinko game machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16 on the front side of a front frame 14.例文帳に追加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 16.例文帳に追加That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating the shooting handle 16 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an operation button BT as an operation means that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 has a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, the decorative lamp 17 corresponds to the light emitting means. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitter. In this embodiment, the decoration lamp 17 can perform a light emission effect. The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18 for outputting sound on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, the speaker 18 corresponds to sound output means. The speaker 18 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) for outputting sounds such as background sounds (so-called BGM) and sound effects. In this embodiment, the sound output means can output background sound.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined when viewed from the front. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle 16 to the game area 21. - 特許庁The game board 20 is provided with an anti-return valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. A game ball shot by operating the shooting handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a, passes through the anti-return valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21. - 特許庁Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display panel 22. - 特許庁The information display panel 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the first special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The information display panel 22 has a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be simply referred to as "special game". A special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols that can be fixed and displayed in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big winning symbol, a small winning symbol, and a losing symbol. In the special game, the player can recognize the big win when the big win symbols are fixed and stopped. In the special game, when the small winning symbols are fixed and displayed, the player can recognize the small winning. In the special game, when a winning symbol is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the winning.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the second special game even during execution of the first special game, and to be able to execute the first special game even during execution of the second special game. It is configured. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel.

Also, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game to be won, and then a big win game is generated (given). In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win lottery is won (when a big win is won in a big win lottery), a big win game is generated. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a small winning lottery is won, a small winning symbol is fixed and stopped in a special game to be won, and then a small winning game is generated (given). In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the small winning lottery is won (when the small winning lottery is won in the small winning lottery), a small winning game is generated.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the jackpot pattern is determined and stopped in the first special game during execution of the second special game, the winning pattern is determined and stopped in the second special game, and the second special game is finished. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbols are determined and stopped in the second special game during execution of the first special game, the losing symbols are determined and stopped in the first special game, and the first special game is continued. finish. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the small winning symbols are determined and stopped in the second special game during execution of the first special game, the losing symbols are determined and stopped in the first special game, and the first special game is continued. finish. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the first special game while the second special game is being executed, the second special game is not ended and the execution of the second special game is continued. . Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the second special game while the first special game is being executed, the first special game is not ended and the execution of the first special game is continued. be.

The information display panel 22 has a first special hold display portion 22c. The first special pending display unit 22c indicates the number of first special games (hereinafter referred to as the first special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. Display recognizable. The information display panel 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special pending display unit 22d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game has been suspended because the starting condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the second special pending number). Display recognizable.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally determined and stopped. The normal symbols which can be fixed and stopped and displayed on the normal pattern display part 22e include at least normal winning patterns which are fixed and stopped and displayed in the case of normal winning and normal lost patterns which are fixed and stopped and displayed in the case of normal winning. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the normal winning lottery is won, the normal winning pattern is determined and stopped and displayed in the normal game, and then the normal winning game is generated (provided) after the normal winning normal game is finished. The information display panel 22 also has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal pending display part 22f recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). .

In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may be provided with a right-handed display section for informing about the shooting intensity of the game ball. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display section for displaying the number of round games during the jackpot game. These plural display sections do not need to be provided on the same member, and may be provided separately on different members.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations in the approximate center of the game area 21 of the game board 20.例文帳に追加The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The pachinko game machine 10 has a performance display device 25. - 特許庁For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 has a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. As shown in FIG. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying a predetermined character or an image simulating a character. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 functions as effect executing means capable of executing the effect.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first start port 26. - 特許庁The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the first start hole 26. As shown in FIG. For example, the first starting port 26 is connected to a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside), and the first start sensor SE1 is connected to the ball passage. is arranged. When the gaming ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for starting the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. When game balls are detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, three game balls are provided as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the first starting port 26, prize balls are paid out.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a second start port 27. - 特許庁The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 27. As shown in FIG. For example, the second starting port 27 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the condition for starting the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. When a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the prize ball payout condition is established, one game ball is given as a prize ball. Thus, when a game ball enters the second starting port 27, prize balls are paid out. Also, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening/closing member. The first variable member 28 is an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 or can be entered, and it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 (or enter the ball closed) and operable. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). In the following description, opening the first variable member 28 means opening the second start port 27, and closing the first variable member 28 means opening the second start port 27. It may say "closed". In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 has a starting opening into which game balls can enter. In the pachinko game machine 10, there are a first starter opening and a second starter opening having an opening/closing member.

In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 26 and the conditions for starting the first special game are established, a big win lottery is performed, but a small win lottery is not performed. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, a big win lottery is performed when a ball enters the first start port 26, but a small win lottery is not performed when a ball enters the first start port 26.例文帳に追加On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second starting port 27 and the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied, a big win lottery is performed, and when the big win lottery is not won, A raffle will be held. That is, in this embodiment, when a game ball enters the second start hole 27 and the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied, both the big win lottery and the small win lottery may be performed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small winning lottery may be performed when a game ball enters at least the second start hole out of the first start hole and the second start hole. As in the case where the game ball enters the second starting port 27, the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26 may be used as a trigger for a small winning lottery.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first big winning port 29. - 特許庁The first big prize winning opening 29 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 29. As shown in FIG. For example, the first big winning hole 29 is connected with a ball passage for guiding a entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and a first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, 10 game balls are provided as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 29, a prize ball is paid out. Also, the first big prize winning port 29 has a second variable member 30 . The second variable member 30 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the first big prize winning port 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize winning port 29. is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the first big winning hole 29 is permitted. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, entry of game balls into the first big winning hole 29 is not permitted. In the following description, opening the second variable member 30 means opening the first big winning hole 29, and closing the second variable member 30 means opening the first big winning hole. 29 will be closed."

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second big winning port 31. - 特許庁The second big winning opening 31 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 31. As shown in FIG. For example, the second big winning hole 31 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the payout condition for prize balls is satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 31, a prize ball is paid out. Also, the second big winning hole 31 has a third variable member 32 . The third variable member 32 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second large prize winning port 31 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second large prize winning port 31. is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 4). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the second big winning hole 31 is permitted. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is not allowed. In the following description, opening the third variable member 32 means opening the second big winning hole 31, and closing the third variable member 32 means opening the second big winning hole. 31 will be closed."

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 33. The gate 33 is positioned to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gate 33 always has a gate opening that is open so that game balls can be entered. A gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the condition for starting the normal game can be established. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 when waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, the condition for starting the occurrence of the big win game is established and the big win game is caused.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first general prize winning port 34 and a second general prize winning port 35. - 特許庁The first general prize winning opening 34 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The second general prize winning opening 35 is located in the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The first general prize winning port 34 and the second general prize winning port 35 are always open so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the first general winning hole 34, and a second general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the second general winning hole 35. 2 general sensors SE7 (shown in FIG. 4); For example, the first general prize winning port 34 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the first general sensor SE6 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the first general sensor SE6 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, five game balls are provided as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the first general winning hole 34, a prize ball is paid out. When the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the second general sensor SE7 and the payout condition for prize balls is satisfied, five game balls are awarded as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the second general winning hole 35, a prize ball is paid out. The general winning openings 34 and 35 are also called normal winning openings.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 36. - 特許庁In this embodiment, the ball did not enter the first starting hole 26, the second starting hole 27, the first big winning hole 29, the second big winning hole 31, the first general winning hole 34, or the second general winning hole 35. The game ball is discharged to the outside from the out port 36 (discharged to the outside from the game board 20). The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a passage member 37 and a passage member 38. - 特許庁The passage member 37 and the passage member 38 are positioned below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . A second starting port 27 is positioned in the passage member 37 . The first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 is a member forming the upper surface of the passage member 37 . The second big winning opening 31 is located in the passage member 37 . The third variable member 32 of the second big winning port 31 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the passage member 37 . In the game area 21, the passage member 38 is arranged such that the distance between the lower surface of the passage member 38 and the upper surface of the passage member 37 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. In the game area 21 , a flow passage 39 is formed by the passage member 37 and the passage member 38 . In the downstream passage 39 , the second starting port 27 is located upstream of the second big winning port 31 . In the downflow passage 39 , all game balls that have not entered the second starting hole 27 are guided to the second big winning hole 31 . When a game ball enters from the most upstream ball entrance 39a of the flow passage 39 and does not enter either the second starting opening 27 or the second big winning opening 31, the ball enters from the ball entrance 39a. The played game ball is discharged from the discharge port 39b at the most downstream portion of the downflow passage 39. As shown in FIG.

The passage member 38 has a plurality of first projections 38 a at a portion of the lower surface of the passage member 38 that forms the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 and the flow-down passage 39 . When a game ball flowing down (passing through) the downflow passage 39 collides with the first protrusion 38a, the downflow speed (passing speed) of the game ball is reduced. That is, the first projecting portion 38 a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 . In addition, the passage member 38 has a plurality of second projections 38b at the lower surface of the passage member 38 where the flow-down passage 39 is formed with the third variable member 32 of the second big winning opening 31 . When the game ball flowing down the downflow passage 39 collides with the second protrusion 38b, the downflow speed of the game ball is reduced. That is, the second projecting portion 38b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 32 of the second big winning hole 31. As shown in FIG.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of paths as paths along which the game balls flow down in the game area 21 according to the shooting intensity of the game balls. The path along which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 passing through the left side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) and reaching the out port 36, and a first route R1 passing through the right side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) and reaching the out port 36. There is a second route R2 leading to . The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 horizontally when the game board 20 is viewed from the front is referred to as a left area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is indicated as right region R2a. The route that flows down the left region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route that flows down the right region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the shooting handle 16 to adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball, thereby dividing the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a, the first start port 26, the second start port 27, A game ball can enter the first big winning hole 29, the second big winning hole 31, the gate 33, the first general winning hole 34 and the second general winning hole 35.例文帳に追加Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch strength to be weaker (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left region R1a, and the first start port 26 and the first general winning port Possibility of entering 34. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch intensity to a stronger value (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the right region R2a, the second starting port 27, the first big winning port 29, There is a possibility that the ball will enter the second big winning hole 31 , the gate 33 and the second general winning hole 35 . Therefore, on the first route R1 there are the first starting port 26 and the first general prize winning port 34, and on the second route R2 there are the second starting port 27, the first big prize winning port 29 and the second big prize winning port. It can be said that there is an opening 31 , a gate 33 and a second general winning opening 35 .

In this embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first route R1, compared to the case of flowing down on the second route R2, the second starting port 27, the first big winning port 29, and the second big winning port 31, the gate 33, and the possibility of entering the second general prize-winning hole 35 are low. In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the second route R2, it is more likely to enter the first start hole 26 or the first general winning hole 34 than when it flows down the first route R1. is low. In the following description, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that causes the game ball to flow down along the first route R1 may be referred to as "left-handed hitting". Also, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that causes the game ball to flow down along the second route R2 may be referred to as "right hitting".

The gate 33 is arranged upstream of the second starting port 27, the first big winning port 29, the second big winning port 31 and the second general winning port 35 in the right region R2a. The first big winning hole 29 is arranged upstream of the second starting hole 27, the second big winning hole 31 and the second general winning hole 35 in the right region R2a. The second starting opening 27 is arranged upstream of the second big winning opening 31 in the right region R2a.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery performed as an internal lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot is higher than in the low-probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)". On the other hand, the low-probability state is a so-called "non-probability change state (non-probability change state)".

Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, the probability of winning a big hit (probability of winning a jackpot lottery) differs depending on whether it is in a low probability state or a high probability state. The probability of hitting a big hit does not differ depending on whether the entry to the ball is the trigger. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of a small win (probability of winning a small prize lottery) does not differ depending on whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-variation shortening state and a variation shortening state as game states in which at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game has different variation times. The variation shortening state is a gaming state in which the variation time of at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or likely to be shorter) than in the non-variation shortening state. Note that "at least the variation time of the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened)" does not necessarily mean that the variation time of the second special game is always short, but that the variation time of the second special game is shortened. It may be longer in some cases, and it is intended to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time of the second special game. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when in the variable shortening state, the variable times of both the first special game and the second special game are shorter (or tend to be shorter) than when they are in the non-variable shortening state. ). In addition, when it is in the variable reduction state, it is sometimes said that the variable reduction function is in operation. In addition, when in the non-variable reduction state, it is sometimes referred to as when the variable reduction function is not operating (or when it is not operating).

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variable time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variable shortened state exceeds a predetermined variable time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special game when it is controlled in the non-variation reduction state is 10 minutes at least in the case of a small win and in the case of a loss. For example, the variation time of the second special game under control in the non-variation reduction state may be set so as not to exceed a predetermined variation time (for example, 1 minute) only when a big win is achieved. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special game under control in the variation reduction state does not exceed the predetermined variation time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed when the second special game is executed in the case of being controlled in the variable reduction state and in the case of a small win, the variable time of the second special game is reduced to the non-variation reduction state. It is shorter than the variation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed in the case of being controlled and a small win.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a non-open extended state and an open extended state as game states in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 differs when a normal winning game is generated. The open extension state is a game state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer when a normal winning game is generated than in the non-open extension state. In the open extension state, as compared with the non-open extension state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. That is, the open extension state has a higher degree of advantage in opening and closing the first variable member 28 as an opening and closing member than the non-open extension state. And it can be seen that the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured to be controlled to the non-open extended state and the open extended state is a gaming machine configured to be controlled to the open/close state. By the way, as a method for differentiating the opening time of the first variable member 28 when a normal winning game is generated, a method of varying the number of times the first variable member 28 is in an open state in one normal winning game, There is a method of varying the opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state and the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal winning game. In addition, when it is in the open extension state, it is sometimes said that when the open extension function is operating. In addition, when it is in the non-open extension state, it is sometimes referred to as when the open extension function is not operating (or when it is not operating).

In addition, as the game state, it may be configured so as to be controllable game states with different winning probabilities in the normal winning lottery. For example, a normal winning high probability state and a normal winning low probability state are controllably configured as game states, and the normal winning high probability state has a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery than the normal winning low probability state. may be a high game state. In addition, it may be configured so that when it is controlled in the open extended state, it is controlled to the normal high probability state, and when it is controlled in the non-open extended state, it is controlled to the normal low probability state.

In addition, as the game state, it may be possible to control the game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be configured to be controllable as game states, and the normal shortened state may be a game state in which the variation time of the normal game tends to be shorter than the non-normal shortened state. It should be noted that "the fluctuation time of the normal game is likely to be shortened" does not necessarily mean that the fluctuation time of the normal game is always short. The intention is to shorten the average time of variation in normal games.

The game states controlled in the pachinko gaming machine 10 include "low probability state, non-fluctuation time reduction state, non-open extension state", "low probability state, fluctuation time reduction state, open extension state", and " high-probability state, variable time shortened state, extended open state” and “high-probability state, variable time shortened state, non-open extended state”. In the following explanation, "low probability state, non-variable time shortened state, non-open extended state controlled game state" to "normal low probability state", "low probability state, variable time shortened state, open extended state "Playing state" may be referred to as "specific low-probability state". Also, in the following description, "high probability state, variable time shortened state, game state controlled to open extended state" to "specific high probability state", "high probability state, variable time shortened state, non-open extended state A "game state to be controlled" may be referred to as a "special state". The special state in this embodiment is also called a small hit rush (small hit RUSH) or a small hit rush state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. The plurality of kinds of jackpot patterns are classified into first jackpot patterns, second jackpot patterns, third jackpot patterns, and fourth jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Concretely, a first big win is set for the first big win pattern, a second big win is set for the second big win pattern, a third big win is set for the third big win pattern, and a fourth big win is set for the fourth big win pattern. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is "second jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the third jackpot is "third jackpot game", and the fourth jackpot The big hit game based on is called "4th big hit game".

In the big-hit game, first, an opening performance for notifying the start of the big-hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the first big prize winning port 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the first big winning hole 29 is a first open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or a second open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses. is opened until In the round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 3, the number of round games (shown as the number of rounds in FIG. 3) is set for each big hit. Concretely, for the first big win and the second big win, "7 times" is set as the number of round games. Also, for the third and fourth big wins, "10" is set as the number of round games.

Each jackpot has a game state after the jackpot game ends. Specifically, for the first to fourth jackpots, it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game ends is a specific high probability state. Specifically, the first big win and the third big win are set to be in an extended open state with the upper limit from the end of the big win game to the end of 50 special games. On the other hand, for the second big win and the fourth big win, it is determined that the open extended state is controlled with the upper limit from the end of the big win game to the end of 100 special games. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state) after the jackpot game ends. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot game is generated until the fall lottery performed as an internal lottery is won, or before the fall lottery is won. Until then, it is controlled to a high probability state. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the falling lottery is won, the high probability state is ended and the low probability state is controlled. A falling lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, is different from a jackpot lottery. Also, the falling lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, is different from the small winning lottery.

When 50 times of special games are completed without occurrence of a big win game after the end of the first big win game or the third big win game, when the fall lottery has already been won and the control is in a low probability state, Normally controlled in a low-probability state. On the other hand, when 50 times of special games are completed without occurrence of a jackpot game after the end of the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game, when the falling lottery is not won and the control continues to be in a high probability state. is controlled to a special state. Similarly, when 100 times of special games are completed without occurrence of a big winning game after the second big winning game or the fourth big winning game is finished, the fall lottery has already been won and the control is in a low probability state. is normally controlled to a low-probability state. On the other hand, when 100 times of special games are completed without occurrence of a big win game after the end of the second big win game or the fourth big win game, when the falling lottery is not won and the control continues to be in a high probability state. is controlled to a special state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends when the conditions for ending the special state are satisfied. The end condition of the special state includes the end condition that is established when the jackpot lottery is won. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot game is generated after being controlled to a special state, the special state ends. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the special state ends when a jackpot game occurs while being controlled in the special state. In addition, there is an end condition that is established when the falling lottery is won as the end condition of the special state. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a falling lottery is won after being controlled to a special state, the special state is terminated and the game is controlled to a normal low-probability state. That is, when the falling lottery is won in the special state, the high probability state is terminated and the state is controlled to the low probability state, and the variable reduction state is terminated and controlled to the non-variable reduction state.

Next, small hits in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened and the entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is allowed. In the small winning game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined open mode. In the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 satisfies a first open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or a second open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until then, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in a small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is open in an "opening mode of opening for 0.6 seconds, closing for 0.5 seconds, and then opening the second big winning hole 31 for 1.2 seconds". becomes. Thus, in the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened at least once only during the time when it is easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 31 .

As described above, in the big win game, the entry of the game ball into the first big prize hole 29 is allowed by opening the first big prize hole 29, while in the small win game, the second big prize hole is allowed. Entry of a game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is allowed by opening 31 . Thus, in the present embodiment, the big winning opening opened when the small winning game is generated is different from the big winning opening opened when the big winning game is generated.

In the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in this embodiment, the design for effect (hereinafter referred to as the effect pattern) is variably displayed in a plurality of rows, and finally the effect pattern that the combination of the effect pattern is derived. There is a variable game (hereinafter referred to as a production game). In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a performance symbol variation game using performance symbols. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The effect game is played by vertically variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows. The performance symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the performance symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the performance symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following description, the "first column" is indicated as "left column", the "first pattern" is indicated as "left pattern", the "second column" is indicated as "middle column", and the "second pattern" is indicated. The "middle pattern" is indicated, the "third row" is indicated as the "right row", and the "third pattern" is indicated as the "right pattern". In this embodiment, in principle, in each row, production symbols imitating numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The production game (production pattern game) is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game during execution of the special symbol variation game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When a big-hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big-hit symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, a jackpot pattern combination is a pattern combination such as "777", in which all rows have the same performance pattern. Further, when a small winning symbol is derived in the special game, a small winning symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, a small winning symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "112" or "426", in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. Further, when a winning symbol is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the missing symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "323" or "426", in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. Incidentally, the symbol combination for the small hit may be a symbol combination partially or wholly common to the winning symbol combination. For example, when a symbol combination common to a small winning symbol combination and a losing symbol combination is derived in a performance game, it is possible to make it difficult to specify from the performance symbols whether it is a small winning or losing. On the other hand, the small winning symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination. In this case, it can be easily specified whether it is a small hit or a loss from the production pattern. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbol is once stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a state that indicates a different state from fixed stop display, such as "shaking fluctuation state".

In the production game, the display mode of the production pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode (ready-to-win is formed), and ready-to-win production (simply referred to as ready-to-win) may be performed. In the reach mode, a specific row (for example, the left column and the right column) of a plurality of columns is temporarily displayed with a production pattern imitating the same number, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column ) is continuously being variably displayed. The ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which characters to appear and actions of the effect patterns are different. For example, ready-to-win effects include a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect that is performed after the start of the normal ready-to-win effect. During the execution of the special game, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win may be higher than when only the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. It should be noted that the ready-to-win effect in the present embodiment is executed during execution of the special game. Thus, in this embodiment, the effect includes the ready-to-reach effect.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main board 40 as a main control section. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-board 41 as a sub-control section. The sub-board 41 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17 , a sound effect by the speaker 18 , and a display effect by the effect display device 25 . The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20 . The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41 . It can be said that the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 in the pachinko game machine 10 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41 .

First, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main CPU 40a.

The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. For example, the main ROM 40b stores a big-hit determination value used in a big-hit lottery. The big-hit determination value includes a high-probability big-hit determination value and a common big-hit determination value. In the pachinko game machine 10, in the jackpot lottery in the low probability state, only the common jackpot judgment value out of the common jackpot judgment value and the high-probability jackpot judgment value is used, while in the jackpot lottery in the high probability state. Both the common jackpot determination value and the high-probability jackpot determination value are used. Incidentally, the big hit determination value is determined for each set value. In addition, the main ROM 40b stores a drop determination value used for the drop lottery. Further, the main ROM 40b stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the effect lottery, determination is made as to whether to execute the ready-to-win effect. Therefore, the effect lottery can also be called a reach lottery.

In addition, for example, the main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times (special game variation times) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the variation time of the special game. 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, a small-hit variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. The big-hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game for finally deriving the big-hit pattern by the production pattern through the ready-to-win production. The small hit variation pattern is associated with the production content of the production game in which the small winning pattern is finally derived from the production pattern without going through the ready-to-win production. Incidentally, the small hit variation pattern may have a variation pattern associated with an effect content for finally deriving a losing symbol combination through a ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the effect game. Loss fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern without loss reach and a fluctuation pattern with loss reach. The non-losing reach variation pattern is associated with, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content of finally deriving the losing symbol by the effect symbol without going through the ready-to-win effect. The variation pattern with the losing reach is associated with the effect content for finally deriving the winning symbol combination through the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

Variation patterns include a variation pattern that can be determined in the variable contraction state and a variation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation contraction state. A variation pattern determinable in the variable contraction state and a variation pattern determinable in the non-variation contraction state are partially or wholly different. The variation time defined in the determinable variation pattern when in the variable shortening state is shorter (or shorter) than the variation time determined in the determinable variation pattern when in the non-variable shortening state. many). In the pachinko game machine 10, a variation shortened state is realized by determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern table that defines one or more variation patterns that can be determined in the variation shortened state. Similarly, in the pachinko machine 10, a non-variation shortened state is realized by determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern table that defines one or more variation patterns that can be determined when in the non-variation shortened state. be done. In addition, the variation patterns include a variation pattern for the first special game that can be determined when executing the first special game, and a variation pattern for the second special game that can be determined when executing the second special game. , there is.

As described above, the variation patterns include the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game when in the non-variation shortening state, the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game when in the variation shortening state, and the non-variation shortening. There are a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game when it is in the state and a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game when it is in the variation reduction state. Further, the variation patterns include a small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state and a small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state. Further, the variation patterns include a variation pattern without loss reach for the first special game when in the non-variation shortening state and a variation pattern without loss reach for the first special game when in the variation shortening state. . Further, the variation patterns include a variation pattern without loss reach for the second special game when in the non-variation shortening state and a variation pattern without loss reach for the second special game when in the variation shortening state. . In addition, the variation patterns include a variation pattern with loss reach for the first special game when in the non-variation shortening state and a variation pattern with loss reach for the first special game when in the variation shortening state. . Further, the variation patterns include a variation pattern with loss reach for the second special game when in the non-variation shortening state and a variation pattern with loss reach for the second special game when in the variation shortening state. .

The main RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. Information stored in the main RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit on the main substrate 40, which updates the random number value every predetermined period. may be generated as a software random number by updating

A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, a gate sensor SE5, a first general sensor SE6 and a second general sensor SE7 are connected to the main board 40. . The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE7 via ports. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 through the drive circuit. A first actuator A 1 , a second actuator A 2 and a third actuator A 3 are connected to the main substrate 40 . The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-CPU 41a, a sub-ROM 41b, and a sub-RAM 41c. For example, the secondary CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a control program (sub-control program) of the secondary CPU 41a. The secondary ROM 41b stores a secondary control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The secondary ROM 41b stores display effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. FIG. The secondary ROM 41b stores light emission effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. FIG. The secondary ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18. FIG.

The sub-RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the sub-RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generating circuit that updates the random number value every predetermined cycle on the sub board 41, and the sub CPU 41a generates the random number value every predetermined control cycle. may be generated as a software random number by updating

A decorative lamp 17 , a speaker 18 , and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41 . The sub CPU 41a can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 through the drive circuit. An operation button BT is connected to the sub-board 41 . The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the operation button BT is operated via a port.

The contents of control executed by the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a will be described below. First, various processes performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.

In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, after finishing the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process after completing the second special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the first input judgment). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (hereinafter , referred to as the first pending decision). When the determination result of the first suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the first special symbol input process. When the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, when the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 40c. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it 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 RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game is 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. In addition, for example, the random number is a winning lottery random number used for the big win lottery and the small lottery, a falling lottery random number used for the falling lottery, a pattern random number used to determine the big hit pattern, a variation pattern random number used to determine the variation pattern, and a production lottery (reach lottery), and the like. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the second input judgment). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (hereinafter , referred to as a second pending decision). When the determination result of the second suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process. When the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special suspension number and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special pending number. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, when the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 40c, and performs special symbol input processing. exit. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it 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 RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game is not in a winning game (a big winning game or a small winning game) and is not in a state of waiting for occurrence of a big winning game. During the winning game or when waiting for the occurrence of the big winning game, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the winning game is not in progress and when the big winning game is not waiting for occurrence, the main CPU 40a performs the first in-execution determination. In the first execution determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is being executed. When determining that the first special game is being executed in the first execution determination, the main CPU 40a performs the second execution determination. In the second execution determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed. On the other hand, when determining that the first special game is not being executed in the first execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes a first suspension determination. In the first reservation determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. If it is determined in the first suspension determination that the first special suspension number is not equal to or greater than 1, the main CPU 40a performs the second execution determination. On the other hand, when determining that the first special reservation number is 1 or more in the first reservation determination, the main CPU 40a performs first special symbol start processing related to execution of the first special game. After performing the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the second in-execution determination. When determining that the second special game is being executed in the second execution determination, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a makes a second suspension determination. In the second reservation determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. When determining that the second special reservation number is not equal to or greater than 1 in the second reservation determination, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second suspension determination that the second special reservation number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs a second special symbol start process related to execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Here, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special reserved number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first reservation number command that can specify the updated first special reservation number. 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 RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to information (hereinafter referred to as a probability state flag) that can specify whether the game state is a low probability state or a high probability state among the information that can identify the game state stored in the main RAM 40c. and determine whether it is in a high-probability state. If it is not in the high-probability state, the main CPU 40a carries out a jackpot lottery process. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main CPU 40a performs a drop lottery process.

In the falling lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a falling lottery based on the value of the falling lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the fall lottery random number and the fall determination value match, and performs a fall lottery. In the present embodiment, if the fall lottery random number value and the fall judgment value match, the fall lottery is won, and if the fall lottery random number value and the fall judgment value do not match, the fall lottery is not won. was not). Then, when the fall lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the fall lottery process and performs the jackpot lottery process. On the other hand, if the falling lottery is won, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the low probability state to the probability state flag, and updates the probability state flag. As a result, the high-probability state ends and the state is controlled to the low-probability state. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the falling lottery process and performs the jackpot lottery process.

In the big-hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a big-hit lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big-hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. At this time, the main CPU 40a performs a big win lottery using a big win determination value corresponding to a set value that can be specified from the set value flag. In addition, the main CPU 40a performs a big win lottery using the common big win determination value and the high probability big win determination value in a high probability state, and performs a big win lottery using the common big win determination value in a low probability state. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the big-hit determination value match, and performs a big-hit lottery. In this embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, the jackpot lottery is won (the jackpot is won), and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value do not match, the jackpot lottery is entered. It is assumed that you have not been elected (not elected). Then, when the big win lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the big win lottery process and executes the big win game process. On the other hand, when the big win lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the big win lottery process and executes the losing game process.

In the jackpot game process, the main CPU 40a determines jackpot symbols based on the value of the symbol random number that can be specified from the read random number information. In the big win game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines either the first big win symbol or the second big win symbol based on the value of the symbol random number. Further, in the jackpot game process, the main CPU 40a determines a jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a, out of the information that can specify the game state stored in the main RAM 40c, the information that can specify whether it is the non-variable shortened state or the variable shortened state (hereinafter referred to as a shortened state flag). See Then, in the big win game process in the first special symbol start process, if the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines the big win variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the big-hit game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the big-hit variation pattern for the first special game in the variation-reduced state if the variation-reduced state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbols and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the big win game process, and outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbols and the determined variation pattern. Control information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern command) is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

In the losing game process, the main CPU 40a determines the winning symbols. In addition, in the losing game process, the main CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the effect determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. The main CPU 40a wins the effect lottery when the value of the effect lottery random number and the effect judgment value match, and does not win the effect lottery when the value of the effect lottery random number and the effect judgment value do not match. ) shall be assumed. The main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a winning reach based on the value of the variable pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information, when the performance lottery is won, and on the other hand, when the performance lottery is not won, there is no losing reach. Determining fluctuation patterns. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the losing game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state, and when winning the effect lottery, the first special game in the non-variation shortening state. Determine the fluctuation pattern with loss reach. On the other hand, in the losing game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation reduction state, and if the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation reduction state. Determine the variation pattern without out-of-reach reach. In addition, in the losing game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the variable reduction state, and if the effect lottery is won, the losing reach for the first special game in the variable reduction state determine the variation pattern. On the other hand, in the losing game process in the first special symbol start process, when the main CPU 40a is in the variable reduction state and the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a loses the first special game in the variable reduction state. Determine unreachable movement patterns. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the losing game process, and stores in the output buffer a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. . Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special reserved number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special pending number is displayed. 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 RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the probability state flag and determines whether it is in a high probability state. If it is not in the high-probability state, the main CPU 40a carries out a jackpot lottery process. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main CPU 40a performs a drop lottery process. In the fall lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the fall lottery process in the first special symbol start process. Then, when the drop lottery process ends, the main CPU 40a performs a big win lottery process.

In the big-hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the big-hit lottery process in the first special symbol start process. However, if the big-hit lottery is won in the big-hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the big-hit lottery process and executes the big-hit game process. On the other hand, when the big win lottery is not won in the big win lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the big win lottery process and executes the small win lottery process.

In the big-hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the big-hit game process in the first special symbol start process. However, in the big win game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines either the third big win symbol or the fourth big win symbol based on the value of the symbol random number. Also, in the big win game process in the second special symbol start process, if the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state, it determines the big win variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the big-hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the big-hit variation pattern for the second special game in the variation-reduced state if the variation-reduced state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbols and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game processing, and stores the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. . Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the small winning lottery process, the main CPU 40a uses the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information (the value of the winning lottery random number used in the big winning lottery process) and the small winning determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. , Perform a small lottery based on. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning judgment value match, and performs a small winning lottery. In this embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning judgment value match, the small winning lottery is won (the small winning is won), and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning judgment value do not match. It is assumed that you have not been elected (not elected) in the small winning lottery. Then, when the small winning lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the small winning lottery process and executes the small winning game process. On the other hand, when the small winning lottery is not won, that is, when the big winning lottery is not won in the big winning lottery and the small winning lottery is not won in the small winning lottery, the main CPU 40a ends the small winning lottery process and loses. Execute game processing.

In the small-hit game process, the main CPU 40a determines a small-hit symbol. Further, in the small-hit game process, the main CPU 40a determines a small-hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the small winning game process, if the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines the small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the small-hit game process, the main CPU 40a determines the small-hit variation pattern for the second special game in the variation-reduction state if the variation-reduction state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or more easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbols and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the small winning game process, and stores the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. do. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the losing game process in the first special symbol start process. However, in the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation reduction state, and if the effect lottery is won, the second special game in the non-variation reduction state Determine the fluctuation pattern with loss reach. On the other hand, in the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation reduction state, and if the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation reduction state. Determine the variation pattern without out-of-reach reach. In addition, in the losing game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a is in the variation reduction state, and when the effect lottery is won, the loss reach for the second special game in the variation reduction state determine the variation pattern. On the other hand, in the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, when the main CPU 40a is in the variable reduction state and the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a loses for the second special game in the variable reduction state. Determine unreachable movement patterns. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the losing game process, and stores in the output buffer a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. . Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the following description, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start process is shown as the first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start process is the second variation. Sometimes referred to as a pattern command. The first variation pattern command can be said to be control information that can specify the variation pattern related to the first special game. On the other hand, the second variation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying the variation pattern related to the second special game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern in the first special symbol start process and the second special symbol start process, and as a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern that can specify the variation time of the symbol variation game. function is realized. Further, in this embodiment, determining the variation pattern corresponds to determining the variation pattern by lottery, and determining the variation pattern corresponds to performing a predetermined lottery different from the big win lottery. That is, in this embodiment, the main CPU 40a functions as main control means capable of performing a big win lottery and a predetermined lottery different from the big win lottery.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process, and executes a special game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 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. Then, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main CPU 40a stores a game end command for deriving a symbol combination based on the performance symbols in the output buffer. Incidentally, when the second special game becomes a big hit during the execution of the first special game and causes the second special symbol display section 22b to stop and confirm the big winning symbols, the main CPU 40a forces the first special game being executed. The game is ended, and the first special symbol display portion 22a is caused to confirm and stop displaying the lost symbol. Similarly, during execution of the second special game, if the first special game results in a big win and causes the first special symbol display section 22a to confirm and stop displaying the big win symbols, the main CPU 40a restarts the second special game being executed. It is forcibly terminated, and the second special symbol display portion 22b is caused to confirm and stop displaying the lost symbol. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game, the main CPU 40a waits for the occurrence of the jackpot game, and sets control information (hereinafter referred to as a waiting command) that can specify that the jackpot game is waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game. ) to the output buffer. The state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game corresponds to a state in which the condition device is operating and the continuous accessory device is not operating.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (three balls in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1, the main CPU 40a can specify that the prize ball has been paid out triggered by the entry of the ball into the first start port 26. control information in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (one ball in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2, the main CPU 40a can specify that the prize ball has been paid out triggered by the ball entering the second start port 27. control information in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (10 balls in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of game balls triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3, the main CPU 40a specifies that the prize balls have been paid out triggered by the ball entering the first big winning hole 29. Store possible control information in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (10 balls in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of game balls triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4, the main CPU 40a specifies that the prize balls have been paid out triggered by the ball entering the second big winning hole 31. Store the possible control information (hereinafter referred to as a specific prize command) in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 5 balls) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of game balls triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6, the main CPU 40a specifies that the prize balls have been paid out triggered by the ball entering the first general winning hole 34. Store possible control information in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (five balls in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of game balls triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7, the main CPU 40a specifies that the prize balls have been paid out triggered by the ball entering the second general winning hole 35. Store possible control information in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the main CPU 40a receives a detection signal from the gate sensor SE5 while waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, the main CPU 40a executes the big win process and causes the big win game to occur. In this embodiment, causing a jackpot game triggered by the input of the detection signal from the gate sensor SE5 corresponds to operating the accessory continuous operation device.

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 starts control for generating the specified type of jackpot game after the jackpot special game ends. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a jackpot game by executing the jackpot process. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a jackpot game is generated after winning a jackpot. It should be noted that generating a big win game corresponds to giving a big win game.

In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a counts the opening time. Further, when 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 first big winning hole 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the first big prize winning opening 29 when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. , to end 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. 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 elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the big win process.

Next, the small winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a small-win process after finishing the small-win special game. It should be noted that the main CPU 40a performs a small winning process regardless of whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 after the small winning special game is finished. In the small-hit process, the main CPU 40a starts control to generate a small-hit game after the end of the small-hit special game. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a small-hit game by executing the small-hit process. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small winning game is generated after winning a small winning. It should be noted that generating a small winning game corresponds to providing a small winning game. When causing a small-hit game, the main CPU 40a stores control information indicating that a small-hit game is to be generated (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit generation command) in the output buffer. When causing a small winning game in the small winning process, the main CPU 40a closes the second large winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds after opening the second large winning opening 31 with an upper limit of 0.6 seconds, and then The third actuator A3 is controlled so as to open the second big winning hole 31 with an upper limit of 1.2 seconds. After causing the small winning game, the main CPU 40a, when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied, causes the main CPU 40a to close the second big winning port 31. The actuator A3 is controlled, and the small hit process is terminated.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main RAM 40c stores information that can specify the game state. Information that can specify the game state includes a probability state flag that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state, as described above. The information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the open extended state and the non-open extended state (hereinafter referred to as an extended state flag). Information that can specify the game state includes a shortened state flag, as described above. In the present embodiment, information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state, information that can specify which of the extended open state and the non-extended open state, and a variable shortened state Although the information that can specify which of the non-variable shortening states is specified is separated, part or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, it is possible to determine whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state, whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and whether it is a variable shortened state or a non-variable shortened state. and may be configured to be identifiable.

When controlling to the low-probability state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state to the probability state flag. When a value capable of identifying the low-probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of identifying the low-probability state in the output buffer. When controlling to the high-probability state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the high-probability state to the probability state flag. When a value capable of identifying a high probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of identifying a high probability state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the extended non-opening state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the extended non-opening state to the extended state flag. When a value capable of identifying the non-open extended state is set in the extended state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of identifying the non-open extended state in the output buffer. When controlling to the extended open state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the extended open state to the extended state flag. When the extension state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the extended open state, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the extended open state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-variation shortening state to the shortening state flag. When a value capable of identifying the non-variation shortening state is set in the shortening state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the non-variation shortening state in the output buffer. When controlling to the variable shortening state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the variable shortening state to the shortened state flag. When a value capable of specifying the variable shortened state is set in the shortened state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the variable shortened state in the output buffer.

After the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state to the probability state flag, sets a value capable of specifying the extended open state to the extended state flag, and can specify the variable shortened state. Sets the value to the shortened state flag. Further, after the end of the first big win game and the end of the third big win game, the main CPU 40a uses 50 times as the predetermined number of times as extension remaining number information capable of specifying the remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the open extension state. It is stored in the main RAM 40c. On the other hand, after the second jackpot game and the fourth jackpot game are finished, the main CPU 40a stores 100 times as the predetermined number of times in the main RAM 40c as extended remaining number information.

When the extension remaining number information stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the extension remaining number information and updates the extension remaining number information every time the special game ends. Further, when the updated remaining number of times of extension information reaches 0, the main CPU 40a sets the extension status flag to a value that can identify the non-open extension status. Furthermore, when the remaining extension count information after updating reaches 0, and the probability state flag is set to a value that can identify the low probability state, the main CPU 40a can identify the non-variable shortened state. Sets the value to the shortened state flag.

On the other hand, when the updated remaining number of extension information reaches 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value that can identify the high probability state, the main CPU 40a sets the shortened state flag. do not update the value. When the remaining extension count information after updating reaches 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value that can identify the high probability state, the probability state flag has a value that can identify the high probability state, A game state (special state) is set in which the extended state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the non-open extended state, and the shortened state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the variable shortened state. When a special state occurs, the main CPU 40a stores information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as special state information) in the main RAM 40c. The special state information is stored in the main RAM 40c until the special state ends.

Further, when the special state information is stored in the main RAM 40c, and when the probability state flag is set to a value capable of identifying the low probability state after the special game is finished, the main CPU 40a enters the non-variable shortened state. set the shortened state flag to an identifiable value. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends.

Incidentally, the main CPU 40a specifies a probability state flag for a value that can specify control to a low probability state, an extended state flag for a value that can specify a non-open extended state, and a non-variable shortened state when a jackpot game is to be generated. Set each possible value to the shortened state flag. Therefore, when a big win game is caused in the special state, the special state is terminated and a big win game is caused. Thus, in this embodiment, when a big win game is generated in the special state, that is, when the big win lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends.

Next, normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 33 (entered) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 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 RAM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) that can specify the updated normal pending number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 40a acquires a normal winning lottery random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 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 symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
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 or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 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 RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal reservations 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 RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal win based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal win determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal winning lottery (normal winning determination) for determining whether or not a normal winning. For example, when the normal winning high probability state and the normal winning low probability state are controllable, the main CPU 40a has a higher probability of winning the normal winning in the normal winning high probability state than in the normal winning low probability state. It is good to perform a normal winning lottery so that it becomes. In the case of normal winning, the main CPU 40a determines the normal winning symbols to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. For example, in the case where control is possible between the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state, the main CPU 40a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state than in the non-normal shortened state (or A short time can be easily determined as the variable time of the normal game). It should be noted that the main CPU 40a may be configured to determine the variation time of the normal game by determining the normal variation pattern in which the variation time of the normal game is determined. The normal fluctuation pattern may be stored in the main ROM 40b.

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 fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the main CPU 40a displays information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped. Control panel 22; 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, the normal winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
After the normal winning game is finished, the main CPU 40a performs normal winning processing. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 40a starts control to generate a normal winning game depending on whether it is an open extended state or a non-open extended state. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a normal win by performing the normal win process. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a normal winning game is generated after winning a normal winning game. It should be noted that causing the normal winning game is equivalent to giving the normal winning game. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the open mode in the extended open state when the extended open state. Further, in the non-open extension state, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the non-open extension state.

In the present embodiment, the opening mode when the open extension state is, compared to the opening mode when the non-open extension state, the number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal winning game is large. And, the total time during which the second starting port 27 is opened is long. Therefore, when the second start port 27 is opened in the open state in the open extension state, compared to the case where the second start port 27 is opened in the open state in the non-open extension state , It is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27.例文帳に追加That is, when it is in the open extension state, compared with when it is in the non-open extension state, the advantage of the game ball entering the second starting port 27 is high.

Next, various processes performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
The secondary CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game and the effect associated with the effect game are performed. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a is in the normal low-probability state, when the first variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game. In addition, when the sub CPU 41a is in the normal low-probability state, even if the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a does not perform control to execute the effect game. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a is in any one of the special state, the specific low-probability state, and the specific high-probability state, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game. It should be noted that the sub CPU 41a does not perform control to execute the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input in any one of the special state, the specific low probability state, and the specific high probability state. In this way, the secondary CPU 41a executes the effect game based on the second special game when in the special state. Further, the sub CPU 41a executes the effect game based on the first special game when the normal low probability state is established.

In performing control for executing the effect game, the sub CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of effect symbols to be finally derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern command and the symbol command. The secondary CPU 41a determines a combination of performance symbols for a big hit when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big win symbol. The secondary CPU 41a determines a combination of performance symbols for a small hit when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small winning symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines a winning effect symbol combination. When the ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game because the ready-to-win condition is established, the sub CPU 41a may determine the effect symbol combination that does not include the ready-to-win. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied when the fluctuation pattern with loss reach is specified among the loss fluctuation patterns.

When the sub CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern command, it controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the effect symbols. That is, the sub CPU 41a starts the effect game. The variation pattern command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Further, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols at a predetermined timing. After that, the secondary CPU 41a causes the effect symbol combination to be fixed and stopped, triggered by the input of the game end command. 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 cause the effect symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the winning effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the waiting effect is executed when the wait-for-occurrence command is input. The waiting-for-occurrence effect is executed with the content of the effect prompting the entry of the game ball into the gate 33. - 特許庁The occurrence waiting effect is executed with the content of the effect prompting the player to hit to the right. In this way, the occurrence waiting effect is executed with the content of the effect prompting the occurrence of the jackpot game.

The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the big win effect is performed during the big win game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. The secondary CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that a small win effect is performed during the small win game. The small winning performance in the present embodiment has the content of continuing to display the small winning design by the performance design on the performance display device 25, and the display content of the performance display device 25 and the small winning game at the end of the special game of the small winning. The display contents of the effect display device 25 in the middle are the same.

Next, state processing performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-RAM 41c stores information that can specify the game state. The information that can specify the game state stored in the secondary RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary probability state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the secondary RAM 41c includes information that can specify whether it is an open extended state or a non-open extended state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary extended state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the secondary RAM 41c includes information that can specify whether it is in the variable shortened state or the non-variable shortened state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary shortened state flag). In the present embodiment, information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state, information that can specify which of the extended open state and the non-extended open state, and a variable shortened state Although the information that can specify which of the non-variable shortening states is specified is separated, part or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, it is possible to determine whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state, whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and whether it is a variable shortened state or a non-variable shortened state. and may be configured to be identifiable.

When the control information capable of identifying the low-probability state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the low-probability state to the secondary probability state flag. When the control information that can identify the high-probability state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-probability state to the secondary probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-opening extension state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-opening extension state to the secondary extension state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the extended open state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the extended open state to the secondary extended state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-variation shortened state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-variation shortened state in the secondary shortened state flag. When the control information that can specify the variation shortening state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the variation shortening state to the secondary shortening state flag.

When the opening command is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a winning state flag stored in the secondary RAM 41c to a value capable of specifying that the jackpot game is in progress. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern command, the sub CPU 41a sets the winning state flag stored in the sub RAM 41c to a value that can specify that the winning game is not in progress. When the sub-CPU 41a receives the small-hit occurrence command, it sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-RAM 41c to a value capable of specifying that the small-hit game is in progress. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern command after inputting the small hit occurrence command, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the game is not being played. The sub-CPU 41a refers to the winning state flag stored in the sub-RAM 41c to determine whether a big win game is in progress, a small win game is in progress, or a win game is not in progress (not a big win game, but a small win game). inside or not) can be identified. It should be noted that the secondary CPU 41a may be configured to set a hit state flag to a value capable of specifying that the state of waiting for the occurrence of a big win game is entered when the wait-for-occurrence command is input. In this case, the secondary CPU 41a can identify whether the state is waiting for the occurrence of a big win game by referring to the winning state flag stored in the secondary RAM 41c.

Here, based on FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, changes in the number of held balls with respect to the playing time in each game state will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10, if a game ball is entered into the second start hole 27, a small win is achieved with a high probability even if a big win is not achieved. Therefore, if the game ball is hit to the right, the game ball can be entered into the gate 33 and the second start port 27, so that a small winning lottery is generated and a prize ball is acquired. an opportunity to do so arises. However, since the variation time of the second special game in the non-variation shortening state is significantly longer than the variation time of the second special game in the variation shortening state, a small winning game is actually generated. The amount of time it takes to get a chance to win a prize ball is also significantly longer. In the present embodiment, the second special prize opening 31 is finally opened after about 10 minutes have passed since the second special game was started by entering the game ball into the second starting opening 27 . will be released. When hitting to the right in the non-variable shortening state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls shot) exceeds the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. . Furthermore, since the game ball does not enter the first starting hole 26 when hitting to the right, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time is greatly reduced. Therefore, in the non-variable contraction state, it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, in the variable shortening state, the variable time of the second special game is shorter than in the non-variable shortening state. As a result, in the variable reduction state, the number of small wins per unit time tends to increase more than in the non-variation reduction state. For this reason, when it is in the variable contraction state, it is preferable to hit to the right.

Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10 , the second starting port 27 is provided upstream of the second big winning port 31 in the downstream passage 39 . And, in this embodiment, when it is in the open extension state, most of the game balls entered from the entrance 39a enter the second start opening 27, and even if a small winning game is generated, the second big prize is won. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 31. - 特許庁In particular, even if the second start port 27 is closed, the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow passage 39 by the first protrusion 38a is reduced, when the second start port 27 is closed Even a game ball that enters the ball entrance 39a is more likely to enter the second starting hole 27.例文帳に追加On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when it is in the non-open extension state, compared to when it is in the open extension state, out of the game balls entered from the entrance 39a, the second start opening 27 is not entered. The number of game balls entering the second prize winning opening 31 tends to increase. In particular, even if the second big winning opening 31 is closed, the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 27 because the second protrusion 38b slows down the game ball flowing down the downflow passage 39. The possibility of the game ball entering the second big winning hole 31 increases.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, according to the pachinko game machine 10, when it is controlled in a special state (high probability state, variable reduction state, non-open extension state), the number of small wins per unit time As a result, the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time is greater than the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time. In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled in a special state, if the player hits to the right, even if the big win game is not caused, the possessed game ball (holding ball) is occupied by the occurrence of the small win game. can be increased. That is, the special state can be said to be advantageous compared to the specific high probability state (high probability state, variable time shortened state, open extended state). Thus, in the pachinko game machine 10, when it is controlled at least in the non-open extended state and the variable shortened state, the small winning game is more likely than when it is controlled at least in the open extended state and the variable shortened state. High advantage when spawned. In this embodiment, when the control is at least in the non-open extended state and the variable shortened state, the number of game balls that can be obtained is greater than the number of game balls shot per unit predetermined time, so that a small winning game is performed. It can be said that the advantage when it is generated is high.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when it is controlled to a normal low probability state (low probability state, non-variable shortened state, non-open extended state), it is preferable to hit left, so it is assumed to hit left. . However, when the control is normally performed in a low-probability state, even if the player hits to the left, the number of balls in possession cannot be increased, and the number of balls in possession decreases as the game continues.

Also, in the pachinko machine 10, when it is controlled to a specific low probability state (low probability state, variable shortened state, open extended state) or a specific high probability state (high probability state, variable shortened state, open extended state) is assumed to hit right because it is preferable to hit right. However, when it is controlled to a specific low-probability state or a specific high-probability state, even if you hit right, the number of balls in your possession cannot be increased, and the number of balls in your possession decreases as the game continues. However, when it is controlled to a specific low probability state or a specific high probability state, it is possible to easily enter the game ball to the second start port 27 by striking to the right, so it is usually controlled to a low probability state. As compared with the case where the game is continued, the decrease in the number of possessed balls is suppressed when the game is continued.

On the other hand, when it is controlled to a special state (high probability state, variable shortening state, non-open extension state), it is assumed that the player will hit to the right because it is preferable to hit to the right. When the special state is controlled, there are many chances that a small winning game is generated per predetermined unit time and the game ball can enter the second big winning hole 31 by hitting to the right. Therefore, the number of balls in possession can be increased, and the number of balls in possession increases as the game continues. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the special state, the number of winning balls per unit time is increased, thereby increasing the number of balls held. In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small winnings per unit time. In the special state of the present embodiment, it is controlled to a high probability state (variable probability state), controlled to a non-open extended state (first open/closed state), and the number of balls held can be increased.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when it is controlled in a special state, it is possible to expect that the period during which the special state is controlled becomes longer while expecting a big win. Also, in the pachinko game machine 10, if the fall lottery is won during the special state control, the special state ends, so the period during which the fall lottery is not won and the special state is controlled. can be expected to be long.

In the pachinko game machine 10, it is possible to increase the number of held balls by an average of 1500 from the time when the special state is controlled until the end of the special state. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the first jackpot game is generated and when the second jackpot game is generated, the number of balls in possession can be increased by an average of 700 during the jackpot game. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the third big win game and the fourth big win game are caused, the number of possessed balls can be increased by an average of 1000 during the big win game. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the expected value for the increase in possession balls is higher from the start of the special state to the end of the special state than in one big win game. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, one third big winning game or fourth big winning game has a higher expected value for an increase in possession balls than one first big winning game or second big winning game.

Next, based on FIG.6(a) and FIG.6(b), the game nature which the pachinko game machine 10 has is demonstrated.
In the pachinko game machine 10, after the first big win game or the third big win game is finished, the opening extended state is controlled until 50 fluctuation games are finished as an upper limit. The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in a special state when winning the big win lottery during the period from the end of the first big win game or the end of the third big win game to the end of 50 fluctuation games. Instead, a jackpot game is generated. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the falling lottery is won even if the big winning lottery is not won during the period from the end of the first big win game or the end of the third big win game to the end of 50 fluctuation games. In this case, when 50 fluctuation games are completed after the end of the first big win game or after the end of the third big win game, control is not made to the special state, but to the normal low probability state.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the first big win game or the third big win game is over, until the 50th variation game is over, the big win lottery is won. Moreover, when the fall lottery is not won and 50 fluctuation games are completed after the end of the first big win game or the end of the third big win game, the special state is controlled. In the pachinko game machine 10, after being controlled in a special state, when a big win lottery is won, the special state is terminated and a big win game is started. In the pachinko game machine 10, after being controlled to a special state, when a falling lottery is won, the special state is terminated and a big win game is not caused and the game is normally controlled to a low probability state. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a special game in which a drop lottery is won and a big win lottery is won is executed in a special state, a big win game is generated although the special state ends. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the second big win game or the fourth big win game ends, the opening extended state is controlled until 100 times of variation games are finished as an upper limit. The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a special state when winning the big win lottery during the period from the end of the second big win game or the end of the fourth big win game to the end of 100 times of variation games. Instead, a jackpot game is generated. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the falling lottery is won even if the big winning lottery is not won during the period from the end of the second big win game or the end of the fourth big win game to the end of 100 fluctuation games. In this case, when 100 fluctuation games are completed after the end of the second big win game or the end of the fourth big win game, the control is not made to the special state but to the normal low probability state.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the second big win game or the fourth big win game is over, until the 100th variation game is over, a big win lottery is won. If the falling lottery is not won and 50 fluctuation games are completed after the end of the second big win game or the end of the fourth big win game, the special state is controlled. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends and the jackpot is won, as in the case after the first jackpot game and the third jackpot game are finished. A game is generated. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, after being controlled to a special state, in the same way as after the end of the first big win game and after the end of the third big win game, when the fall lottery is won, the special state ends and the big win is won. A game is not generated, and it is usually controlled to a low probability state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, if the falling lottery is not won and the jackpot lottery is not won until 50 fluctuation games are finished after the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game is finished, Controlled in a special state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the second big win game or the fourth big win game is finished, the fall lottery must not be won and the big win lottery must be won until the 100th variation game is finished. is controlled to a special state. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game is finished, and after the second jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game is finished, the falling lottery is controlled to the special state. The period during which the winning lottery must continue to be non-elected and the jackpot lottery is also different. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the first big win game or the third big win game ends, and after the second big win game or the fourth big win game ends, the degree of difficulty controlled to the special state is different. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the jackpot lottery is not won after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends when the drop lottery is won. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in a high probability state, the period of being controlled in the special state does not become long unless the jackpot lottery is continuously not won and the falling lottery is not continuously won. . When such a pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in a special state, it is possible to win both the falling lottery and the big winning lottery while expecting to win the big winning lottery as long as the falling lottery is won. You can expect to increase the number of balls you have by increasing the period of control in a special state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to execute the production mode. There are multiple types of production modes. Then, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to one of a plurality of types of presentation modes. The performance mode is also called a performance state. In each production mode, mode identification information that can identify the production mode during stay (the production mode being controlled) is notified. In the pachinko game machine 10, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 for each type of effect mode. Thus, in this embodiment, the effect execution means can display the background image. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, for example, the decoration lamp 17 is caused to emit light in a different color for each type of production mode, or a background sound that is different for each type of production mode is output from the speaker 18, and mode identification information is displayed. to be notified. For example, the production mode includes a production mode that can be controlled when it is controlled in a normal low-accuracy state, a controllable production mode when it is controlled in a specific low-accuracy state, and a controllable when it is controlled in a specific high-accuracy state. There are a production mode and a production mode that can be controlled when being controlled in a special state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, there are a plurality of types of controllable performance modes when controlled in a special state. Specifically, in the pachinko game machine 10, the effect modes that can be controlled when controlled in a special state include a mountain mode in which various effects with a mountain motif are executed, and various effects with a sea motif. There is sea mode and , which is implemented.

Further, when the sea mode is controlled, a background image dedicated to the sea mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. - 特許庁In this embodiment, there are multiple types of background images dedicated to the sea mode. Then, when the sea mode is under control, one of a plurality of types of background images dedicated to the sea mode is displayed on the effect display device 25 . Further, when the mountain mode is controlled, a background image dedicated to the mountain mode is displayed on the effect display device 25. - 特許庁In this embodiment, there are multiple types of background images dedicated to the mountain mode. Then, when the mountain mode is controlled, one of the plurality of types of background images dedicated to the mountain mode is displayed on the effect display device 25 . Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, there are a plurality of types of background images that can be displayed on the effect display device 25 in the sea mode and the mountain mode. That is, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of background images that can be displayed on the effect executing means for each effect mode.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the ocean mode is controlled, the type of the background image dedicated to the ocean mode is changed each time the second special game is executed the number of background switching times (15 times in this embodiment). be. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the mountain mode is controlled, the type of background image dedicated to the mountain mode is changed each time the second special game is executed the number of background switching times. The number of background switching times in sea mode and the number of background switching times in mountain mode may be the same or different.

Further, when the sea mode is controlled, an announcement effect with the sea as a motif is executed. Further, when the mountain mode is controlled, an announcement effect with a mountain motif is executed. The advance notice effect includes, for example, a step-up effect in which the effect develops step by step, a comment effect in which the character's lines are shown, and a pseudo-continuous effect involving multiple changes in the effect pattern. In the pachinko game machine 10, at least the effect display device 25 executes the advance notice effect. Thus, in the present embodiment, there are multiple types of advance notice effects in the effects. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the sea mode and the mountain mode are controlled, the type of notice effect to be executed is determined based on the notice table stored in the sub ROM 41b. Thus, in this embodiment, the type of advance notice effect to be executed is determined based on the advance notice table. The notice table defines execution probabilities of various notice effects. That is, in the present embodiment, the notice table includes a plurality of types of notice tables in which execution probabilities of various notice effects are defined.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the ocean mode is controlled, the type of advance notice effect to be executed among the plurality of kinds of advance notice effects is determined based on the sea advance notice table out of the plurality of types of advance notice tables. Further, when the mountain mode is controlled, the type of advance notice effect to be executed among the plurality of kinds of advance notice effects is determined based on the mountain advance notice table among the plurality of types of advance notice tables. Note that the mountain prediction tables include a first mountain prediction table, a second mountain prediction table, and a third mountain prediction table. The execution probabilities of various advance notice effects are different from the first advance notice table to the third advance notice table. For example, the first mountain notice table defines execution probabilities of various notice effects so that specific types of notice effects are more likely to be executed than the second mountain notice table and the third mountain notice table. ing. For example, the third mountain forewarning table is set so that the kind of forewarning effect that can be determined either as a big win or not in the first and second mountain forewarning tables is determined only when the big win is achieved. Execution probabilities of various advance notice effects are determined. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the mountain mode is controlled, the type of advance notice performance to be executed out of a plurality of kinds of advance notice performances based on one of the first advance notice table to the third advance notice table. is determined.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when switching from the sea mode to the mountain mode, the table is switched to a different type of mountain notice table from the previous one. In the pachinko game machine 10, the types of mountain foretelling tables are switched in the order of "first mountain foretelling table→second mountain foretelling table→third mountain foretelling table→first mountain foretelling table→...". For example, when the mountain mode in which the first mountain prediction table is used is switched to the sea mode, and then switched to the mountain mode again, the mountain mode uses the second mountain prediction table. Incidentally, when the mountain mode is first controlled after power supply is started, the first mountain prediction table is used in the mountain mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the sea mode is controlled, the normal background sound dedicated to the sea mode is output from the speaker 18. FIG. The normal background sound exclusively for sea mode is one type of sea background sound. In principle, the sea background sound is output from the speaker 18 when the sea mode is controlled. However, when the sea mode is controlled, if the number of awarded balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls given after being controlled in the special state reaches a multiple of the number of benefits, the sea premium background Sound is newly output from the speaker 18 . In the present embodiment, the number of winning prize balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state means the number of game balls to the second big winning hole 31 after being controlled to the special state. Equivalent to the total number of prize balls paid out triggered by the entry of . Further, when the mountain mode is controlled, the normal background sound exclusively for the mountain mode is output from the speaker 18 . There are multiple types of normal background sounds exclusively for mountain mode. Specifically, the normal background sounds exclusively for the mountain mode include a first mountain background sound, a second mountain background sound, and a third mountain background sound. In principle, any one of the first to third mountain background sounds is output from the speaker 18 when the mountain mode is controlled. However, when the mountain mode is controlled, when the number of winning balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls granted after being controlled in the special state reaches a multiple of the number of benefits, the mountain premium background Sound is newly output from the speaker 18 .

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the sea mode is switched to the mountain mode, the background sound is switched to a normal background sound dedicated to the mountain mode which is different from the previous one. In the pachinko machine 10, the types of normal background sounds exclusively for the mountain mode are arranged in the order of "first mountain background sound -> second mountain background sound -> third mountain background sound -> first mountain background sound -> . . ." is switched. For example, when the mountain mode is switched to the sea mode while the first mountain background sound is being output, and then the mode is switched to the mountain mode again, the second mountain background sound is first output in the mountain mode. In addition, when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the mountain mode, when "Continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect described later, the normal background sound exclusively for the mountain mode that is output is different. The output of the normal background sound dedicated to the mountain mode of the type is started, and the type of the normal background sound dedicated to the mountain mode is switched. For example, when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect while the first mountain background sound is being output, the output of the second mountain background sound is newly started, and the second mountain background sound is output. switch to sound.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of won prize balls in the special state reaches a multiple of the number of benefits, the speaker 18 newly starts outputting the mountain premium background sound. In this embodiment, the number of winning balls in a special state corresponds to the number of game media paid out in a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a value that is one less than the multiple of the number of benefits corresponds to a predetermined number. . That is, in this embodiment, when the number of game media paid out in a game state advantageous to the player exceeds a predetermined number, the output of the background sound is newly started. Also, the mountain premium background sound is different from the normal background sound exclusively for the mountain mode, which is newly output when "Continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the background sound output when the number of game media paid out in a game state advantageous to the player exceeds a predetermined number is produced during the period in which the production mode can be changed. This background sound is different from the background sound that is newly output when the mode is not changed.

Further, when the sea mode is controlled, the decoration lamp 17 performs a normal light emission effect dedicated to the sea mode. The normal light-emitting effect dedicated to the sea mode is one type of sea light-emitting effect. When the sea mode is set, in principle, the decorative lamp 17 performs the sea light effect. However, when the sea mode is controlled, if the number of winning balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls granted after being controlled in the special state reaches a multiple of the number of benefits, the sea premium light emission The effect is newly executed on the decorative lamp 17. - 特許庁Further, when the mountain mode is controlled, the decoration lamp 17 performs a normal light emission effect dedicated to the mountain mode. There are multiple types of normal light emission effects dedicated to mountain mode. Specifically, the normal lighting effects for the mountain mode include a first mountain lighting effect, a second mountain lighting effect, and a third mountain lighting effect. Then, when the mountain mode is controlled, in principle, any one of the first mountain light emission effect to the third mountain light emission effect is executed in the decoration lamp 17 . However, when the mountain mode is controlled, when the number of winning balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls granted after being controlled in the special state reaches a multiple of the number of benefits, the mountain premium light emission The effect is newly executed on the decorative lamp 17. - 特許庁

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the number of won prize balls in the special state reaches a multiple of the number of benefits, the decoration lamp 17 newly starts execution of the mountain premium light emission effect. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls obtained in a special state corresponds to the number of game media paid out in a game state that is advantageous to the player, and a value that is one less than the multiple of the number of benefits corresponds to a predetermined number. . That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of game media paid out in a game state advantageous to the player exceeds a predetermined number, execution of the light emitting effect is newly started. Also, the mountain premium light emission effect is different from the normal light emission effect exclusively for the mountain mode which is newly executed when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of game media paid out in a game state advantageous to the player exceeds a predetermined number, the light emission effect is performed during a period in which the effect mode can be changed. This light emission effect is different from the light emission effect newly executed when the mode is not changed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the sea mode is switched to the mountain mode, the mode is switched to a normal light emitting performance dedicated to the mountain mode which is different from the previous one. In the pachinko game machine 10, the types of normal light emitting effects exclusively for the mountain mode are arranged in the order of "first mountain light emitting effect→second mountain light emitting effect→third mountain light emitting effect→first mountain light emitting effect→...". is switched. For example, when the mountain mode is switched to the sea mode while the first mountain light emission performance is being executed, and then the mode is switched to the mountain mode again, the second mountain light emission performance is first executed in the mountain mode. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when "continuation of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect to be described later when the mountain mode is controlled, the normal light emitting effect exclusively for the mountain mode is executed. Execution of the normal light emitting effect dedicated to the mountain mode of the type is started, and the type of the normal light emitting effect dedicated to the mountain mode is switched. For example, when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect while the first mountain lighting effect is being executed, execution of the second mountain light emitting effect is newly started, and the second mountain lighting effect is started. Switch to performance.

Next, switching from sea mode to mountain mode and switching from mountain mode to sea mode will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second special game is executed for the lower limit number of stays in the sea (20 times in this embodiment) after being controlled to the sea mode, the sea mode ends and the mode is switched to the mountain mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the second special game has been executed 20 times since being controlled to the sea mode, the sea mode is terminated as the second special game is started for the 21st time, The production mode is changed to mountain mode.

On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when it is selected to change the production mode in a period in which the production mode can be changed (hereinafter referred to as a selection period) when the mountain mode is controlled, the mountain mode ends and switches to sea mode. However, in the pachinko game machine 10, when it is selected not to change the performance mode during the selection period while the mountain mode is being controlled, the mountain mode is not ended and the mountain mode is continuously controlled. In this embodiment, the selection period corresponds to a period during which the production mode can be changed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, it is possible to change the presentation mode by operating the operation button BT during the selection period when the mountain mode is controlled. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can change the effect mode to stay when being controlled to the special state by operating the operation button BT. That is, in this embodiment, it is possible for the player to change the presentation mode by operating the operating means that can be operated.

As shown in FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the mountain mode is controlled and during the selection period, the continuous selection effect is executed. When the continuous effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays an operation prompting image PB for prompting the operation of the operation button BT. Further, when the continuous effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays character information indicating that it is possible to select whether to continue the mountain mode. In FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b), the character information indicating that it is possible to select whether to continue the mountain mode is character information "Do you want to continue the mountain mode?" may be other character information. Further, when the continuation selection effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a choice image C1 including character information of "end" and a choice image C2 including character information of "continue". The option image C1 corresponds to an option indicating termination of the mountain mode, and can also be said to be an option indicating transition to the sea mode. On the other hand, the option image C2 corresponds to an option indicating continuation of the mountain mode.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the mountain mode is controlled and during the selection period, the cursor image CS is displayed. The cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image corresponding to the option being selected among the option images C1 and C2 presented as options. Therefore, the cursor image CS is displayed in correspondence with the option image C1 (shown in FIG. 9(a)) and in a case of being displayed in correspondence with the option image C2 (shown in FIG. 9(b)). And there is. When the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C1, the display mode is such that an option indicating termination of the mountain mode is being selected. On the other hand, when the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C2, the display mode is such that an option indicating continuation of the mountain mode is being selected.

Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated during execution of the continuous selection effect, the option image displayed in association with the cursor image CS is switched. Specifically, when the operation button BT is operated while the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C1, the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C2. When the operation button BT is operated while the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C2, the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C1.

Further, the option images C1 and C2 associated with the cursor image CS at the end of the selection period become options selected by the continuous selection effect. In other words, when the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C1 at the end of the selection period, it means that "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect. On the other hand, when the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C2 at the end of the selection period, it means that "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect. Incidentally, when execution of the continuous selection effect is started, the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C1. Therefore, when the operation button BT is not operated from the start of execution of the continuous selection effect to the end of the continuous selection effect, "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, in the continuation selection performance, the performance mode is changed by selecting "end of mountain mode", and the performance mode is not changed by selecting "continue mountain mode". It is possible to select either of That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to select either to change the effect mode or not to change the effect mode. Further, in the present embodiment, selection of "end of mountain mode" corresponds to when the effect mode is changed during a period in which the effect mode can be changed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, selecting "continue mountain mode" corresponds to the case where the effect mode has not been changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, part or all of the period during execution of the special game based on the specific variation pattern among the variation patterns becomes the selection period, and the continuous selection effect is executed. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution interval condition regarding the execution interval of the continuous selection effect is satisfied, the special game based on the variation pattern without losing reach for the second special game in the variation reduction state. A part of the period during the execution of is a selection period, and the continuous effect is executed during the selection period. In this embodiment, the variation pattern without losing reach for the second special game in the variation shortening state corresponds to a specific variation pattern. That is, in this embodiment, the variation pattern has a specific variation pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, determining the variation pattern without loss reach for the second special game in the variation reduction state corresponds to the lottery result of the predetermined lottery being the specific result. That is, in the present embodiment, a period is provided in which the effect mode can be changed on condition that at least the lottery result of the predetermined lottery is the specific result. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution interval condition regarding the execution interval of the continuous selection effect is satisfied, the execution of the special game based on the fluctuation pattern without losing reach for the second special game in the fluctuation reduction state. It may be configured such that the entire period in the middle becomes the selection period. That is, the present embodiment can be configured such that part or all of the period during execution of the symbol variation game based on the specific variation pattern can be the period during which the effect mode can be changed.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the entire period during execution of the second special game based on the variation pattern other than the variation pattern without losing reach for the second special game in the variation reduction state is not the selection period. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the period during which the ready-to-win effect is executed during execution of the special game is not the selection period. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the selection period is part of the period during execution of the second special game based on the variation pattern other than the variation pattern without losing reach for the second special game when the variation is shortened. There may be That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that part or all of the period during which the ready-to-win effect is executed does not become the selection period. That is, the present embodiment can be configured such that part or all of the period during which the ready-to-win effect is executed during execution of the symbol variation game is not a period during which the effect mode can be changed. .

The execution interval condition is satisfied when the period after switching from the sea mode to the mountain mode and the period after "continuation of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection performance exceed a predetermined period. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the continuous selection effect is not executed after switching from the sea mode to the mountain mode, the second special game is executed at least for the lower limit number of stays on the mountain (10 times in this embodiment). , the interval condition is satisfied. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution interval condition is satisfied by executing the second special game for at least the lower limit number of stays on the mountain after "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the selection period, the selection period is limited until the second special game of at least the lower limit number of stays on the mountain is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect mode is not changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode is changed until at least a predetermined number of symbol variation games are performed. limited period of time.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the mountain mode is controlled, the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls provided after being controlled in the special state reaches a multiple of the privilege number. In this case, the number of executions of the special game regarding the execution interval condition is initialized. For example, when the continuous selection effect is not executed after switching from the sea mode to the mountain mode, the number of winning balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls granted after being controlled in the special state is the number of benefits. Suppose you reach a multiple of In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of whether the number of times of the second special game executed after switching from the sea mode to the mountain mode reaches the mountain stay lower limit number of times, the game is executed after switching from the sea mode to the mountain mode. The number of times the second special game played is initialized to 0. Similarly, for example, after "mountain mode continuation" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls granted after being controlled in a special state is the number of benefits. Suppose we reach a multiple. In this case, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of whether or not the number of times of the second special game executed after "continuation of the mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect reaches the lower limit number of stays on the mountain, in the continuation selection effect The number of times of the second special game that has been executed after "Continue Mountain Mode" is selected is initialized to zero. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls given after being controlled in the special state reaches a multiple of the number of special benefits, the selection period is limited. extended period of time.

Here, based on FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b), a case where "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, and a case where "continuation of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect. , will be explained. In the description of FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b), when the execution interval condition is satisfied, the second Assume that execution of the special game is started at timing T10. Then, part of the period from timing T11 to timing T12 in the period during execution of the second special game started at timing T10 becomes the selection period, and the continuous selection effect is executed during the selection period. and Further, during the execution of the second special game that started at timing T10, the effect mode is the mountain mode, the first mountain background sound is output from the speaker 18, and the first mountain light effect is produced. It is assumed that the decoration lamp 17 is executed. Further, it is assumed that execution of the second special game that started at timing T10 ends at timing T13, and after that, execution of the second special game starts again at timing T21 after a variation interval. It is also assumed that the execution of the second special game, which started at timing T21, ends at timing T22.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when "finish mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect from timing T11 to timing T12, the second special game is executed at subsequent timing T21. is started, the mountain mode ends and the production mode is changed to the sea mode. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when "finish mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect from timing T11 to timing T12, execution of the second special game is started at subsequent timing T21. , output of the first mountain background sound ends, and output of the sea background sound is newly started. Thus, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode is changed and the output of the background sound is newly started. In the pachinko game machine 10, when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect, the output of the background sound is renewed after the continuous selection effect ends until the next second special game ends. is started at Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when "finish mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect from timing T11 to timing T12, execution of the second special game is started at subsequent timing T21. , the execution of the first mountain lighting effect is completed, and the execution of the sea lighting effect is newly started. Thus, in this embodiment, when the production mode is changed in a period in which the production mode can be changed, the production mode is changed and the execution of the light emission production is newly started. In the pachinko game machine 10, when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect, the execution of the light emission effect is renewed after the continuous selection effect is completed and until the next second special game is completed. is started at

As shown in FIG. 10(b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when "Continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect from timing T11 to timing T12, the second special game is executed at subsequent timing T21. is started, the mountain mode does not end and is continuously controlled to the mountain mode. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when "Continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect from timing T11 to timing T12, execution of the second special game is started at subsequent timing T21. , the output of the first mountain background sound ends, and the output of the second mountain background sound is newly started. Thus, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is not changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode is not changed and the output of the background sound is newly started. In the pachinko game machine 10, when "mountain mode continuation" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the output of the background sound is renewed after the continuation selection effect ends until the next second special game ends. is started at That is, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is not changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the next symbol variation game ends after the period in which the effect mode can be changed ends. Until then, the output of the background sound is newly started.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when "Continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect from timing T11 to timing T12, execution of the second special game is started at subsequent timing T21. , execution of the first mountain light-emitting effect is completed, and execution of the second mountain light-emitting effect is newly started. As described above, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is not changed in the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode is not changed, and the execution of the light emission effect is newly started. In the pachinko game machine 10, when ``mountain mode continuation'' is selected in the continuation selection effect, the execution of the light emission effect is renewed after the continuation selection effect ends until the next second special game ends. is started at That is, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is not changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the next symbol variation game ends after the period in which the effect mode can be changed ends. Until then, the execution of the light emitting effect is newly started.

Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, when "Continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect from timing T11 to timing T12, the notice table is not changed. For example, if the first mountain notice table is used during execution of the second special game that started at timing T10, during execution of the second special game that started at timing T21, Also the first mountain prediction table is used. Thus, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is not changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode and the notice table are not changed, and the output of the background sound is newly started. Similarly, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is not changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode and the notice table are not changed, and the execution of the light emitting effect is newly started.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, it is possible to select either "end of mountain mode" or "continue of mountain mode" in the continuation selection effect by operating the operation button BT. is completed, if "end of mountain mode" is selected, control is performed in sea mode, while if "continue mountain mode" is selected, control is continued in mountain mode. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the selection period ends, the performance mode is controlled based on the operation of the operation button BT during the selection period. That is, in the present embodiment, after the period during which the effect mode can be changed has ended, the effect mode is controlled based on the operation of the operation means within the period during which the effect mode can be changed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the sea mode is started and the second special game of the sea staying minimum number of times is executed, the sea mode is ended and the mountain mode is controlled. That is, the sea mode cannot be changed to the mountain mode even if the operation button BT is operated. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect when the mountain mode is set, the mountain mode is ended and the sea mode is controlled. That is, the mountain mode can be changed to the sea mode by operating the operation button BT. In this embodiment, the mountain mode is changed to the first effect mode in which part or all of the period during which the symbol variation game is executed is a period during which the effect mode can be changed by operating the operating means. Correspondingly, the sea mode corresponds to a second effect mode different from the first effect mode. And in this embodiment, when it is controlled by 1st production|presentation mode, it can select the change to 2nd production|presentation mode by operating an operation means. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the second effect mode, it is impossible to select the change to the first effect mode even if the operation means is operated.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the sea mode ends when the second special game of the sea stay minimum number of times is executed after the sea mode is started, so that the end of the sea mode cannot be selected. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the end of the sea mode corresponds to the start of the mountain mode. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, starting the mountain mode cannot be selected. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, the mountain mode is ended when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect in the mountain mode, so that the end of the mountain mode can be selected. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the end of the mountain mode corresponds to the start of the sea mode. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, starting the sea mode can be selected. From the above, it can be said that the sea mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is an effect mode in which "start" can be selected but "end" cannot be selected. On the other hand, the mountain mode in the pachinko game machine 10 can be said to be an effect mode in which "start" cannot be selected, but "end" can be selected. In this way, the production mode of the present embodiment includes a production mode that can be selected to start but cannot be ended, and a production mode that cannot be selected to be started but can be selected to end. There is a directing mode and a.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, regardless of whether "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect or "continuation of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, continuation is performed. The output of the background sound is newly started during the period from the end of the selection effect to the end of the next second special game. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the timing at which the output of the background sound is newly started is the following regardless of whether "end of peak mode" or "continuation of peak mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect. are the same. That is, in this embodiment, the timing at which the output of the background sound is newly started is the same when the effect mode is changed and when the effect mode is not changed. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, regardless of whether "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect or "continuation of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, continuation is performed. Execution of the light emitting effect is newly started after the selection effect is finished and before the next second special game is finished. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the timing at which the execution of the light emitting effect is newly started is the same regardless of whether "end of mountain mode" or "continue of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect. are the same. That is, in this embodiment, the timing at which the execution of the light emitting effect is newly started is the same when the effect mode is changed and when the effect mode is not changed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of background image dedicated to each effect mode is changed by executing the second special game with the number of background switching times in both the sea mode and the mountain mode. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the mountain mode, the background image is switched each time the number of times the second special game is executed reaches the background switching number without being affected by the selection result in the continuous selection effect. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the effect mode and the background image are not changed, and the output of the background sound is newly started. That is, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is not changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode and the background image displayed on the effect executing means are not changed, and the background sound is output. be started anew. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the effect mode and the background image are not changed, and the execution of the light emitting effect is newly started. That is, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is not changed during the period in which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode and the background image displayed on the effect execution means are not changed, and the light emitting effect is executed. be started anew.

Next, the control concerning production mode is demonstrated.
The secondary CPU 41a controls transition of the effect mode by updating the value of the mode flag stored in the secondary RAM 41c. The secondary CPU 41a controls the effect mode based on the mode flag.

When the secondary CPU 41a is controlled in the normal low-probability state, it sets a value that can specify the controllable effect mode in the mode flag when it is controlled in the normal low-probability state. When the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the controllable effect mode when it is controlled in the normal low-probability state, the secondary CPU 41a updates the controllable effect when it is controlled in the normal low-probability state The notice table information is updated to information that can specify the notice table used in the mode.

Incidentally, the advance notice table information is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. Then, when determining the type of notice effect to be executed based on the input of the variation pattern command, the secondary CPU 41a determines the type of notice effect to be executed based on the notice table that can be specified from the notice table information. For example, the secondary CPU 41a acquires a random number value used when determining the type of the notice effect, and uses the value of the random number, a variation pattern that can be specified from the change pattern command, and a notice table to obtain the notice effect. determine the type of At this time, it may be decided not to execute the advance notice effect other than the type of the notice effect to be executed.

When the secondary CPU 41a is controlled in a specific low-probability state, when it is controlled in a specific low-probability state, and when it is controlled in a specific high-probability state, a value that can specify a controllable effect mode is set as a mode flag set to In addition, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify a controllable production mode when being controlled to a specific high-accuracy state, when being controlled to a specific low-accuracy state, and when being controlled to a specific high-accuracy state Set to mode flags. When the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the controllable effect mode when it is controlled to the specific low probability state and when it is controlled to the specific high probability state, the secondary CPU 41a changes to the specific low probability state The notice table information is updated to information capable of specifying the notice table used in the controllable presentation mode when the control is made to a specific high-precision state.

Further, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the sea mode or a value capable of specifying the mountain mode in the mode flag when being controlled in the special state. When a game state other than the special state is shifted to the special state, that is, when the special state is started, the secondary CPU 41a sets a mode flag to a value that can identify the sea mode. Further, when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value capable of identifying the sea mode, the secondary CPU 41a updates the advance notice table information to information capable of specifying the sea advance notice table.

When the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the sea mode, the secondary CPU 41a sets the value of the background switching counter that counts the number of background switching to "15", which corresponds to the number of background switching. When under sea mode control, the secondary CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the value of the background switching number counter every time the second special game is executed, and updates the value of the background switching number counter. In the sea mode, when the value of the counter for the number of times of background switching after updating reaches 0, the secondary CPU 41a switches the type of the sea mode-dedicated background image displayed on the effect display device 25. It controls the performance display device 25 .

When the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the sea mode, the secondary CPU 41a sets the value of the stay-at-sea counter that counts the lower limit number of stays at sea to "20", which corresponds to the lower limit number of stays at sea. When under sea mode control, the secondary CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the value of the stay-at-sea counter each time the second special game is executed to update the value of the stay-at-sea counter. Then, when the value of the sea staying counter after updating reaches 0, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the mountain mode in the mode flag.

Also, when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the mountain mode, the secondary CPU 41a sets the value of the background switching counter that counts the number of background switching to "15", which corresponds to the number of background switching. When the mountain mode is controlled, the secondary CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the value of the background switching number counter each time the second special game is executed, and updates the value of the background switching number counter. Then, in the mountain mode, when the value of the counter for the number of background switching times after updating reaches 0, the secondary CPU 41a switches the type of the background image dedicated to the mountain mode displayed on the effect display device 25. It controls the performance display device 25 .

Further, when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value capable of identifying the mountain mode, the secondary CPU 41a updates the advance notice table information to information capable of specifying the type of the mountain advance notice table. At this time, if table history information (to be described later) is not stored in the sub RAM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a updates the advance notice table information to information capable of specifying the first mountain advance notice table. On the other hand, when table history information, which will be described later, is stored in the sub RAM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a updates the advance notice table information to information capable of specifying the type of the mountain advance notice table based on the table history information. From the table history information, it is possible to specify any one of the first to third mountain prediction tables. Then, if the sub-RAM 41c stores table history information that can identify the first mountain prediction table, the notification table information is updated to information that can identify the second mountain prediction table. Also, if the sub-RAM 41c stores table history information that can identify the second mountain prediction table, the notification table information is updated to information that can identify the third mountain prediction table. Also, if the sub-RAM 41c stores table history information capable of identifying the third mountain forewarning table, the forewarning table information is updated to information capable of identifying the first mountain forewarning table.

Further, when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value capable of identifying the mountain mode, the secondary CPU 41a updates the mountain background sound information stored in the secondary RAM 41c. The mountain background sound information corresponds to information capable of specifying the type of normal background sound exclusively for the mountain mode. At this time, if mountain background sound history information, which will be described later, is not stored in the sub RAM 41c, the sub CPU 41a updates the mountain background sound information to information capable of specifying the first mountain background sound. On the other hand, if mountain background sound history information (to be described later) is stored in the secondary RAM 41c, the secondary CPU 41a converts the mountain background sound into information capable of specifying the type of normal background sound exclusively for the mountain mode based on the mountain background sound history information. Update sound information. Any one of the first to third mountain background sounds can be specified from the mountain background sound history information. When mountain background sound history information capable of specifying the first mountain background sound is stored in the secondary RAM 41c, the mountain background sound information is updated to information capable of specifying the second mountain background sound. Also, if mountain background sound history information capable of specifying the second mountain background sound is stored in the secondary RAM 41c, the mountain background sound information is updated to information capable of specifying the third mountain background sound. If mountain background sound history information capable of specifying the third mountain background sound is stored in the secondary RAM 41c, the mountain background sound information is updated to information capable of specifying the first mountain background sound.

Further, when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value capable of identifying the mountain mode, the sub CPU 41a updates the mountain light emission effect information stored in the sub RAM 41c. The mountain light emission effect information corresponds to information capable of specifying the type of normal light emission effect dedicated to the mountain mode. At this time, the sub CPU 41a updates the mountain light emission effect information to information capable of specifying the first mountain light emission effect when mountain light effect history information, which will be described later, is not stored in the sub RAM 41c. On the other hand, when mountain light emission history information, which will be described later, is stored in the sub RAM 41c, the sub CPU 41a converts mountain light emission into information capable of specifying the type of normal light emission effect for mountain mode based on the mountain light emission effect history information. Update performance information. From the mountain lighting effect history information, it is possible to specify any one of the first mountain lighting effect to the third mountain lighting effect. Then, when mountain light emission history information capable of specifying the first mountain light emission effect is stored in the sub-RAM 41c, the mountain light emission effect information is updated to information capable of specifying the second mountain light emission effect. Also, when the sub-RAM 41c stores mountain light emission effect history information capable of specifying the second mountain light emission effect, the mountain light emission effect information is updated to information capable of specifying the third mountain light emission effect. Further, when the sub-RAM 41c stores mountain light emission effect history information capable of specifying the third mountain light emission effect, the mountain light emission effect information is updated to information capable of specifying the first mountain light emission effect.

Further, when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the mountain mode, the secondary CPU 41a sets the value of the mountain stay counter that counts the minimum number of stays on the mountain to "10", which corresponds to the lower limit number of stays on the mountain. . When the mountain mode is controlled and the value of the mountain stay counter is 1 or more, the secondary CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the value of the mountain stay counter each time the second special game is executed. Update the counter value. Then, in the mountain mode, when the value of the mountain stay counter has reached 0, the secondary CPU 41a can specify the variation pattern without losing reach for the second special game in the variation shortening state. When the variation pattern command is input, the performance display device 25 is controlled so that the continuous selection performance is executed. Specifically, the secondary CPU 41a provides a selection period during the execution of the second special game based on the fluctuation pattern without loss reach for the second special game when the fluctuation reduction state, and during the selection period, the continuous selection effect is performed. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be executed. When executing the continuous selection effect, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the operation prompting image PB and the option images C1 and C2 are displayed. Further, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C1. Then, when a detection signal is input from the operation button BT within the selection period, the secondary CPU 41a switches the option image displayed in association with the cursor image CS. For example, when the cursor image CS is displayed in association with the option image C1, when a detection signal is input from the operation button BT, the secondary CPU 41a causes the cursor image CS to be displayed in association with the option image C2. The effect display device 25 is controlled as follows. Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the operation button BT while the cursor image CS is being displayed in association with the option image C2, the secondary CPU 41a causes the cursor image CS to be displayed in association with the option image C1. The effect display device 25 is controlled as follows. The secondary RAM 41c stores option images displayed in association with the cursor image CS when the continuous selection effect is being executed, that is, information capable of specifying the option being selected in the continuous selection effect (hereinafter referred to as option information) is stored. When a detection signal is input from the operation button BT during the selection period while the continuous selection effect is being executed, the sub CPU 41a updates the option information. Then, when the selection period ends, the sub CPU 41a performs control according to the option selected in the continuous selection effect, that is, the selection result in the continuous selection effect.

Specifically, when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the secondary CPU 41a sets the mode flag to a value that can specify the sea mode in association with the start of the next second special game. Update. Furthermore, when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the secondary CPU 41a sends mountain background sound history information that can specify the type of normal background sound exclusively for mountain mode that can be specified from the mountain background sound information. The information is stored in the RAM 41c and the mountain background sound information is erased. Similarly, when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the secondary CPU 41a generates mountain light-emitting effect history information that can specify the type of normal light-emitting effect exclusively for the mountain mode that can be specified from the mountain light-emitting effect information. It is stored in the sub-RAM 41c and erases the mountain light effect information. Further, when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the sub CPU 41a stores in the sub RAM 41c table history information that can identify the type of mountain foretelling table that can be specified from the foretelling table information. Update the notice table information to information that can identify the table.

On the other hand, when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the secondary CPU 41a does not update the mode flag. Further, when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the secondary CPU 41a does not update the notice table information. That is, when "mountain mode continuation" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the notice table is not changed.

However, when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the secondary CPU 41a updates the mountain background sound information. At this time, when the first mountain background sound can be specified from the mountain background sound information, the secondary CPU 41a updates the second mountain background sound to the identifiable mountain background sound information. Further, when the second mountain background sound can be specified from the mountain background sound information, the secondary CPU 41a updates the third mountain background sound to the identifiable mountain background sound information. Similarly, when the third mountain background sound can be specified from the mountain background sound information, the secondary CPU 41a updates the first mountain background sound to the identifiable mountain background sound information.

Further, when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the sub CPU 41a updates the mountain light emission effect information. At this time, when the first mountain light emitting effect can be specified from the mountain light emitting effect information, the sub CPU 41a updates the second mountain light emitting effect to the identifiable mountain light emitting effect information. Also, when the second mountain light-emitting effect can be specified from the mountain light-emitting effect information, the sub CPU 41a updates the third mountain light-emitting effect to the identifiable mountain light-emitting effect information. Similarly, when the third mountain light-emitting effect can be specified from the mountain light-emitting effect information, the sub CPU 41a updates the first mountain light-emitting effect to the identifiable mountain light-emitting effect information.

Incidentally, when the special state ends while the mountain mode is being controlled, the secondary CPU 41a outputs the mountain background sound information and the mountain lighting effect information in the same manner as when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect. to erase. Further, when the special state ends, the secondary CPU 41a deletes the mountain background sound history information if the mountain background sound history information is stored in the secondary RAM 41c. Similarly, when the special state ends, the sub CPU 41a erases the mountain light effect history information if the mountain light effect history information is stored in the sub RAM 41c. Further, when the special state ends, the secondary CPU 41a erases the table history information if it is stored in the secondary RAM 41c.

In principle, the secondary CPU 41a identifies the type of effect mode being controlled from the value set in the mode flag, and controls the speaker 18 so that the background sound corresponding to the effect mode is output. However, when the mountain mode is controlled, the sub CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so that the background sound that can be specified from the mountain background sound information is output. In addition, although the details will be described later, when a value that can specify execution of the premium effect is set in the privilege flag described later, the secondary CPU 41a outputs the sea premium background sound or the mountain premium background sound. to control the speaker 18 at the same time. In this embodiment, by controlling the speaker 18 by the sub CPU 41a, the function as sound output control means for controlling sound output by the sound output means is realized.

In principle, the secondary CPU 41a identifies the type of effect mode being controlled from the value set in the mode flag, and controls the decoration lamp 17 so that the light emission effect corresponding to the effect mode is executed. However, when the mountain mode is controlled, the sub CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 17 so that the light emission effect that can be specified from the mountain light emission effect information is executed. In addition, although the details will be described later, when a value capable of specifying execution of the premium effect is set in the privilege flag described later, the secondary CPU 41a causes the sea premium light emitting effect or the mountain premium light emitting effect to be executed. to control the decorative lamp 17. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 17, thereby realizing the function of light emission control means for controlling the light emission of the light emission means.

Further, when the special state is controlled, the secondary CPU 41a, upon inputting a specific prize ball command, specifies the number of won prize balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls provided after being controlled in the special state. Update available information (hereinafter referred to as acquisition number information). Acquisition number information is stored in the sub-RAM 41c and is initialized when the special state ends. When the specific prize ball command is input while being controlled in the special state, the sub CPU 41a adds 10 to the value that can be specified from the winning number information, and updates the winning number information.

When the number of winning balls that can be specified from the updated number-of-winning-balls information reaches a multiple of the number of special offers, the secondary CPU 41a performs processing related to the execution of the premium effect. In the processing related to the execution of the premium effect, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify execution of the premium effect to the privilege flag stored in the secondary RAM 41c. Furthermore, when setting a value that can specify that the premium effect is to be executed in the privilege flag, the secondary CPU 41a sets "20" corresponding to the lower limit number of stays at sea to the stay at sea counter when the sea mode is set. and initialize the sea stay counter value. As a result, the number of times the second special game has been played since the start of the sea mode is initialized to zero. Similarly, when setting the privilege flag to a value that can specify that the premium effect is to be executed, the secondary CPU 41a sets "10" corresponding to the lower limit number of stays on the mountain to the mountain stay counter when the control is in the mountain mode. Set and initialize the value of the mountain stay counter. As a result, the number of times of the second special game executed after switching from the sea mode to the mountain mode or the number of times of the second special game executed after "continuation of the mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect is reduced to 0 times. is initialized to

Then, when a value that can be specified to execute the premium effect is set in the privilege flag, the secondary CPU 41a causes the speaker to output the sea premium background sound if the sea mode is being controlled. 18. Further, when a value capable of specifying that the premium effect is to be executed is set in the privilege flag, the secondary CPU 41a decorates so that the sea premium light emitting effect is executed when the sea mode is being controlled. Control lamp 17; Further, when a value capable of specifying that the premium effect is to be executed is set in the privilege flag, the sub CPU 41a causes the speaker to output the mountain premium background sound if the control is in the mountain mode. 18. Further, when a value capable of specifying execution of the premium effect is set in the privilege flag, the secondary CPU 41a decorates so that the mountain premium light emitting effect is executed if the control is in the mountain mode. Control lamp 17;

It should be noted that when the ocean mode is being controlled and a value that can be specified to execute the premium effect is set in the privilege flag, the secondary CPU 41a will set the value of the ocean stay counter after updating to 0. When reaching , a privilege flag is set to a value that can specify that the premium effect is not executed. Similarly, when the control is in the mountain mode and a value that can be specified to execute the premium effect is set in the privilege flag, the secondary CPU 41a determines that the value of the mountain stay counter after updating is When it reaches 0, a privilege flag is set to a value that can specify that the premium presentation is not executed. Further, when the privilege flag is set to a value capable of specifying that the premium effect is to be executed, if the special state ends, the secondary CPU 41a sets the privilege flag to a value that can be specified that the premium effect is not to be executed. set.

Here, based on FIGS. 11(a) to 11(d), description will be given of the switching of the presentation mode between the mountain mode and the sea mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the accompanying changes in the background sound, the light emission presentation, and the notice table. do.

As shown in FIG. 11A, in the mountain mode, the first mountain background sound is output from the speaker 18, and the decorative lamp 17 is executing the first mountain light effect. Further, at this time, it is assumed that the first mountain prediction table is used. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(b), when "continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuous selection effect (within the selection period), the effect mode is maintained as mountain mode and is not changed. On the other hand, when "mountain mode continuation" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the background sound is switched from the first mountain background sound to the second mountain background sound, and the second mountain background sound is newly added to the speaker 18. output from Furthermore, when "mountain mode continuation" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the lighting effect is switched from the first mountain lighting effect to the second mountain lighting effect, and the second mountain lighting effect is newly replaced by the decorative lamp. 17. Further, when "Continue mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the notice table is maintained as the first mountain notice table and is not changed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(c), when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the effect mode is switched from mountain mode to sea mode, and is controlled to sea mode. Furthermore, when ``end of mountain mode'' is selected in the continuation selection effect, the background sound is switched from the first mountain background sound to the sea background sound, and the sea background sound is newly output from the speaker 18.例文帳に追加Further, when ``end of mountain mode'' is selected in the continuation selection presentation, the lighting presentation is switched from the first mountain lighting presentation to the sea lighting presentation, and the sea lighting presentation is newly executed in the decoration lamp 17.例文帳に追加Further, when "end of mountain mode" is selected in the continuation selection effect, the advance notice table is switched from the first advance notice table of mountains to the advance notice table of sea, and the advance notice table is changed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11(d), when the second special game with the lower limit number of stays at sea is executed, the presentation mode is switched from the sea mode to the mountain mode, and is controlled to the mountain mode again. Furthermore, when the second special game with the lower limit number of stays on the sea is executed and the mountain mode is again controlled, the background sound is switched from the sea background sound to the second mountain background sound, and the second mountain background sound is renewed. , is output from the speaker 18. Furthermore, when the second special game with the lower limit number of stays at sea is executed and the mountain mode is again controlled, the light emission effect is switched from the sea light effect to the second mountain light effect, and the second mountain light effect is renewed. is executed in the decorative lamp 17. Further, when the second special game with the lower limit number of stays at sea is executed and the mountain mode is again controlled, the notice table is switched from the sea notice table to the second mountain notice table, and the notice table is changed.

As shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), when the mountain mode is continuously controlled by selecting "Continue mountain mode" during the selection period when the mountain mode is controlled. , a second mountain background sound is output from the speaker 18, and a second mountain light emission effect is performed in the decorative lamp 17. - 特許庁Also, as shown in FIGS. 11A, 11C, and 11D, when "end of mountain mode" is selected during the selection period when the mountain mode is controlled, the mountain mode is activated. is once finished, when the mountain mode is again controlled, the second mountain background sound is output from the speaker 18, and the second mountain light emission effect is executed in the decoration lamp 17.例文帳に追加That is, regardless of which of "end of mountain mode" and "continue of mountain mode" is selected within the selection period, as a result, the second mountain background sound is output from the speaker 18, and the second mountain background sound is output. A situation is created in which the mountain lighting effect is executed in the decorative lamp 17 . However, the advance notice table is not changed when the mountain mode is continuously controlled by selecting "continue mountain mode" during the selection period, while "ending mountain mode" is selected during the selection period. Therefore, when the mountain mode is once terminated and then the mountain mode is controlled again, it is changed. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 10, the combination of the background sound and the notice table when the mountain mode is controlled changes depending on which one of "end of mountain mode" and "continue mountain mode" is selected. do. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, the combination of the luminescence effect and the notice table when the mountain mode is controlled changes depending on which one of ``end of mountain mode'' and ``continue mountain mode'' is selected. .

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1) When the continuation of the mountain mode is selected during the selection period during which the presentation mode can be changed, the presentation mode does not change, but the output of the background sound is newly started. In this way, since the output of the background sound is newly started even in the same mountain mode, the atmosphere can be changed even if the same production mode continues, and the interest can be improved. Furthermore, even if the same performance mode continues, the atmosphere can be changed to suppress boredom with the game.

(2) When the effect mode is not changed during the selection period, the output of the background sound is newly started during the period from the end of the selection period to the end of the next second special game. In this way, since the output of the background sound is newly started by the end of the next second special game at the latest, the selection of not changing the effect mode in the selection effect, the new output of the background sound, becomes easier to relate to, and it is possible to easily improve interest.

(3) When the performance mode is changed during the selection period and when the performance mode is not changed during the selection period, if the timing at which the output of the background sound is newly started is different, the player feels uncomfortable. There is a risk of giving Therefore, when the performance mode is changed during the selection period and when the performance mode is not changed during the selection period, the timing at which the output of the background sound is newly started is set to be the same. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable, and to more effectively enhance the interest of the player.

(4) When the effect mode is not changed during the selection period, the effect mode and the background image remain unchanged. In this way, the fact that the background image does not change makes it easier for the user to recognize that the effect mode will not be changed. On the other hand, if the same presentation mode and background image continue too long, the player may become bored. However, when the continuation of the mountain mode is selected during the selection period, the atmosphere can be changed while the player recognizes that the production mode has not been changed by starting the output of the background sound anew. can.

(5) When the continuation of the mountain mode is selected in the selection period during which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode does not change, but the execution of the light emitting effect is newly started. In this way, even if the mountain mode is the same, the execution of the light emitting effect is newly started, so even if the same effect mode continues, the atmosphere can be changed and the interest can be improved. Furthermore, even if the same performance mode continues, the atmosphere can be changed to suppress boredom with the game.

(6) When the effect mode is not changed during the selection period, the execution of the light emission effect is newly started after the selection period ends until the next second special game ends. In this way, since the execution of the light-emitting effect is newly started by the end of the next second special game at the latest, the selection of not changing the effect mode in the selection effect, the new execution of the light-emitting effect, becomes easier to relate to, and it is possible to easily improve interest.

(7) When the performance mode is changed during the selection period and when the performance mode is not changed during the selection period, and when the timing at which the execution of the lighting effect is newly started is different, the player feels uncomfortable. There is a risk of giving Therefore, when the performance mode is changed in the selection period and when the performance mode is not changed in the selection period, the timing of newly starting the execution of the light emitting performance is set to be the same. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable, and to more effectively enhance the interest of the player.

(8) When the effect mode is not changed during the selection period, the effect mode and the background image remain unchanged. In this way, the fact that the background image does not change makes it easier for the user to recognize that the effect mode will not be changed. On the other hand, if the same presentation mode and background image continue too long, the player may become bored. However, when the continuation of the mountain mode is selected during the selection period, the execution of the lighting effect is newly started, so that the atmosphere can be changed while the effect mode is recognized as not being changed. can.

(9) When continuation of the mountain mode is selected during the selection period, the production mode does not change, but the output of the background sound is newly started and the execution of the light emission production is newly started. In this way, even if the mountain mode is the same, the execution of the light emission effect is newly started in addition to the output of the background sound. can be achieved. Furthermore, even if the same performance mode continues, the atmosphere can be changed to effectively suppress boredom with the game.

(10) Either "end mountain mode" or "continue mountain mode" can be selected by operating the operation button BT. Whether or not to change the presentation mode is selected by operating the operation button BT during the selection period, and after the selection period ends, the presentation mode is controlled based on the operation of the operation button BT during the selection period. In this way, since it is possible to select from "end of mountain mode" and "continue of mountain mode", it is possible to select a future production mode based on the "mountain mode" during stay. In other words, since the criteria for selection of future performance modes become easy to understand, it becomes easier to control to a performance mode that suits the taste of the player, and it becomes easier to improve interest.

(11) If the presentation mode is not changed during the selection period, then the selection period is restricted until at least the second special game with the lower limit number of stays on the mountain is played. As a result, the player who wants to continue the mountain mode is made to feel annoyed by not changing the performance mode by having the player repeatedly select not to change the performance mode. can be suppressed.

(12) It is possible to change the presentation mode during part or all of the period during execution of the second special game based on the fluctuation pattern without losing reach for the second special game when the fluctuation reduction state is in effect. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the timing of the selection period to be constant, and it is possible to improve interest by making the player pay attention to when the selection period arrives. Further, the length of the selection period can be determined based on the variation time determined in the variation pattern without losing reach for the second special game in the variation reduction state.

(13) The period during which the ready-to-win effect is executed during execution of the special game is not the selection period. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in attention to the ready-to-win effect by selecting the change of the effect mode in the selection period. In addition, since the player pays attention to the ready-to-win effect, it is possible to suppress the selection during the selection period from being made against the player's idea.

(14) For example, in a situation where the presentation mode is not changed during the selection period, there is a possibility that the player is satisfied with the current situation. In such a situation, if the notice table is changed, the execution frequency of various notice effects will change, and the situation will change to a situation that the player is not satisfied with, and there is a risk that the player will lose interest in the game. Therefore, when the performance mode has not been changed during the selection period, not only the performance mode but also the notice table are not changed, thereby suppressing the decrease in interest.

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.
- When the sea mode is switched to the mountain mode, the type of normal background sound exclusively for the mountain mode output from the speaker 18 may be determined by lottery. Similarly, when the sea mode is switched to the mountain mode, the type of normal light emission effect dedicated to the mountain mode executed by the decoration lamp 17 may be determined by lottery. Also, when the sea mode is switched to the mountain mode, the type of the mountain notice table may be determined by lottery.

- Even if "Continue mountain mode" is selected, the type of mountain notice table may be switched, and the new notice table may be used to determine the notice effect. That is, even when "continue mountain mode" is selected, the type of mountain notice table may be changed in the same manner as the normal background sound dedicated to mountain mode and the normal light emission effect dedicated to mountain mode. .

- The type of notice table may be changed, for example, one type may be used. Similarly, the type of normal background sound dedicated to the mountain mode may be changed, and may be, for example, one type. The type of normal light emission effect dedicated to mountain mode may be changed, for example, one type may be used.

- The timing at which the output of the background sound is newly started may be changed according to the selection result in the continuous selection effect, or there may be multiple types. For example, the output of the background sound may be newly started before the special game in which the continuous selection effect is executed ends. For example, the output of the background sound may be newly started with the end of the continuous selection effect. Also, the timing at which the output of the background sound is newly started may be different depending on whether "end of mountain mode" is selected or "continue of mountain mode" is selected.

Similarly, the timing at which the execution of the light emitting effect is newly started may be changed according to the selection result in the continuous selection effect, or there may be a plurality of types. For example, execution of the light emission effect may be newly started before the special game in which the continuous selection effect is executed ends. For example, the execution of the light emission effect may be newly started with the end of the continuous selection effect. Further, the timing of newly starting the execution of the light emitting effect may be different depending on whether "end of mountain mode" is selected or "continue of mountain mode" is selected.

- The selection period may be provided even during the period during which the ready-to-win effect is being executed. For example, part of the period during which the ready-to-win effect is executed may be the selection period. In addition, even if the ready-to-win effect is executed during execution of the special game, part or all of the period after the execution of the ready-to-win effect ends may be the selection period. , part or all of the period before execution of the ready-to-win effect is started may be the selection period.

- A selection period may be provided during execution of a special game that will result in a big win. Similarly, it may be configured such that a selection period can be provided during the execution of a special game that provides a small win. Also, the selection period may not be provided during execution of the special game that results in a loss. In a game machine that can be controlled to a special state, since the frequency of losing in the special state is low, a selection period can be provided during execution of a special game in which a small win is achieved. It is possible to suppress the lengthening of the period to

- In the sea mode, as in the mountain mode, a selection period may be provided, and "end of sea mode" and "continuation of sea mode" may be selected during the selection period. In such a configuration, as with the normal background sounds exclusively for the mountain mode in the above embodiment, a plurality of types of normal background sounds exclusively for the sea mode may be provided. Further, as with the normal light emission effect exclusively for the mountain mode in the above embodiment, a plurality of types of normal light emission effect exclusively for the sea mode may be provided. Then, when "end sea mode" is selected, the mountain mode is controlled, the output of the normal background sound dedicated to the mountain mode is newly started, and the execution of the normal light emission effect dedicated to the mountain mode is newly started. It may be configured as Also, if "Continue Sea Mode" is selected, the sea mode will continue to be activated, the normal background sound for a different type of sea mode will be newly output, and the normal light emission for a different type of sea mode will be newly started. It may be configured such that the execution of the effect is newly started.

- When the sea premium background sound or the mountain premium background sound is output, the background sound may be output for a longer period than usual. Similarly, when the sea premium light emitting effect or the mountain premium light emitting effect is executed, the light emitting effect may be output for a longer period than usual. For example, in the processing related to the execution of the premium effects, the secondary CPU 41a sets a number of times greater than the lower limit number of stays at sea in the sea stay counter, or sets a number of times greater than the lower limit number of stays at mountains in the mountain stay counter. , the period during which various background sounds are output and the lighting effect is executed may be longer than usual. Alternatively, at least one of the sea premium background sound and the mountain premium background sound may be configured not to be output, or at least one of the sea premium light emitting effect and the mountain premium light emitting effect may be configured not to be executed. . For example, if all of the sea premium background sound, the mountain premium background sound, the sea premium lighting effect, and the mountain premium lighting effect are not executed, the processing related to the execution of the premium effect can be configured not to be executed.

- The number of won prize balls may include other prize balls in addition to the prize balls paid out when the ball enters the second big prize hole 31. - 特許庁For example, the number of won prize balls includes the prize balls paid out when the ball enters the first big prize opening 29, the prize balls paid out when the ball enters the first start opening 26, and the second prize balls. Prize balls paid out triggered by entering the starting hole 27, prize balls paid out triggered by entering the first general winning hole 34, and triggered by entering the second general winning hole 35 Some or all of the paid out prize balls may be included.

- When the operation button BT is operated within the selection period, the operation of the operation button BT may be used as a trigger to change the type of background image displayed on the effect display device 25 . For example, when the operation button BT is operated to select termination of the mountain mode within the selection period, that is, when a change to the sea mode is selected, the background image displayed in the sea mode to be controlled next is changed to It may be displayed on the effect display device 25 . Further, when the operation button BT is operated again to select continuation of the mountain mode, that is, when the selection is changed from the sea mode to the continuation of the mountain mode, the background image displayed in the mountain mode. may be displayed on the effect display device 25. As described above, the background sound output from the speaker 18 may be switched as the type of background image is changed. That is, when the operation button BT is operated during the selection period, the operation of the operation button BT is used as a trigger to newly start outputting the background sound at a timing before the execution of the next special game is started. It may be configured as Similarly, the light emission effect executed by the decoration lamp 17 may be switched in accordance with the change in the type of background image. That is, when the operation button BT is operated during the selection period, the operation of the operation button BT is used as a trigger to newly start the execution of the light emitting effect at a timing before the start of the next special game. It may be configured as

The number of game balls consumed (the number of game balls shot) in the above embodiment is the number of game balls shot to the game area 21, and can also be said to be the number of effective balls. The number of game balls to be paid out in the above embodiment is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls, and can also be called the number of prize balls. This number of prize balls may be the number of prize balls when all the balls enter the prize openings, or the number of prize balls excluding the prize balls that are paid out when the balls enter some of the prize openings. good too.

- The above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine. In the slot machine, the number of bets can be set by manipulating MAXBET or inserting medals. In a slot machine, when a start lever is operated after setting the number of bets, a plurality of reels are rotated. In a slot machine, when a stop button is operated after a plurality of reels are rotated, rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. In the slot machine, when all the reels stop rotating, a prize may be awarded according to the stopped symbol combination. In some slot machines, a role lottery is performed and a bonus role can be won in the role lottery. In such a slot machine, a bonus combination is won by deriving a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination on a winning line, and then the bonus game is controlled to be advantageous to the player. Further, in the slot machine, control is performed to select one of a plurality of types of game states (for example, an ART state or an AT state advantageous to the player) in which the odds of winning a specific combination such as a replay combination are different in the combination lottery. Some are configured to be possible.

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification to control to a high probability state until the next big win game is given, a specification to control to a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (falling machine), etc. There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until the symbol variation game for a set number of times is completed. In addition, the pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a high probability state has a specification (V variable machine) that controls to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Moreover, it may be a pachinko game machine with a specification that mixes the falling machine and the V-variable machine described above. In addition, the V-variable machine has a specification that provides a single large winning opening and causes a specific round game. The V variable machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game, and a specific round There are specifications that cause play. Each embodiment may be embodied in any specification of V definite transformer. The above embodiment does not have to be a gaming machine that can be controlled to a small winning rush.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 17... Decoration lamp 18... Speaker 22... Information display panel 25... Effect display device 26... First start opening 27... Second start opening 29... First prize winning opening 31 ...Second prize winning opening, 40...Main board, 40a...Main CPU, 40b...Main ROM, 40c...Main RAM, 41...Sub board, 41a...Sub CPU, 41b...Sub ROM, 41c... Sub RAM.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that allows a player to change the presentation mode by operating an operation means,
A sound output control means for controlling sound output by the sound output means,
The sound output means is capable of outputting background sound,
When the effect mode is changed during the selection period in which the effect mode can be changed, the effect mode is changed and the background sound different from the background sound output during the selection period is output. newly started,
When the production mode is not changed in the selection period , the production mode is not changed, but the background sound different from the background sound output in the selection period is newly output ,
The background sound newly output when the production mode is not changed during the selection period is different from the background sound newly output when the production mode is changed during the selection period. Amusement machine. Equipped with a state control means capable of controlling a special state,
The special state is a state in which the number of game balls that can be obtained per predetermined unit time can be larger than the number of game balls shot per predetermined unit time,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said selection period can be provided during execution of a symbol variation game under control in said special state. Equipped with a state control means capable of controlling a special state,
The special state is a state in which the number of game balls that can be obtained per predetermined unit time can be larger than the number of game balls shot per predetermined unit time,
When the number of game balls put out under control in the special state exceeds a predetermined number, output before the number of game balls put out under control in the special state exceeds the predetermined number. the output of the background sound being output ends, and the output of the background sound different from the background sound for which the output has ended is newly started ;
The background sound newly output when the number of payouts of game balls exceeds the predetermined number while being controlled in the special state is newly output when the production mode is not changed in the selection period. 3. The game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the background sound is different from the background sound to be output . The production mode includes a first production mode and a second production mode different from the first production mode,
While it is possible to change the production mode based on the operation of the operation means when it is controlled to the first production mode, it is possible to change the production mode based on the operation of the operation means when it is controlled to the second production mode the production mode can not be changed by
When it is selected not to change the production mode based on the operation of the operation means while being controlled to the first production mode, after that, at least until the symbol variation game is executed a specific number of times, 4. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the performance mode cannot be changed based on the operation of the operating means .

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