JP7649554B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, have a game flow configured so that the game state is controlled to the normal game state when a transition condition is met in a specific game state. For example, some pachinko gaming machines, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, have a game flow configured so that the game state is controlled to the normal game state when a transition condition is met in a specific game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is increased. Other pachinko gaming machines, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, have a game flow configured so that the game state is controlled to the normal game state when a transition condition is met in a specific game state in which the advantage of a game ball entering some starting winning slots is increased.

JP 2014-100288 A

Nowadays, there is a demand for gaming machines that can further increase the interest of players by improving the game flow.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that can execute a normal variation game among the variation games when a gaming ball enters a first ball entrance and can execute a special variation game among the variation games when a gaming ball enters a second ball entrance, and is equipped with a state control unit that can control to a specific gaming state and an effect execution unit that executes an effect, and the specific gaming state ends when a transition condition is satisfied, and the transition condition is satisfied when a first number of the normal variation games are executed and when a second number of the special variation games are executed, and the effect includes a predetermined effect and a specific effect, and one or more types of the predetermined effect can be executed in the variation game, and the specific effect is an effect that can be executed in the variation game in which the transition condition is satisfied, and when the transition condition is not satisfied when the normal variation game is executed, the normal variation game and the special variation game are executed. The gist of the present invention is that at least one of the presentation content of the predetermined presentation and the selection rate of the predetermined presentation is different between the special variation game when the transition condition is not established as a result of the normal variation game being executed and the special variation game when the transition condition is not established as a result of the normal variation game being executed, the presentation content of the specific presentation is different between the special variation game when the transition condition is established as a result of the normal variation game being executed and the special variation game when the transition condition is established as a result of the special variation game being executed, at least one of the presentation content of the predetermined presentation and the selection rate of the predetermined presentation in the first variation game after the specific game state has ended is the same between the special variation game when the transition condition is established as a result of the normal variation game being executed and the special variation game when the transition condition is established as a result of the special variation game being executed, and depending on the result of the normal variation game, a specific state is entered in which it is easier for a game ball to enter the second ball entry port, or a specific state is entered in which a game ball can enter the second ball entry port, and in the specific game state, the specific state is more likely to be entered than in the specific game state .

The present invention can increase interest.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine. This is a diagram of the game board as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. A figure showing an example of the lottery winning ratio for a special pattern lottery. A diagram showing an example of a small win game. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot game. A figure showing an example of the lottery winning ratio for normal patterns. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a fluctuation pattern of a special game. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a fluctuation pattern in a normal game. A figure showing an example of a transition condition from a high ball scoring rate state. A flowchart showing an example of a second low ball entry rate transition process. A flowchart showing an example of a third low ball entry rate transition process. A flowchart showing an example of a fourth low ball entry rate transition process. A figure showing an example of the presentation form of a stock challenge presentation that constitutes a specific presentation. A figure showing an example of the presentation form of a winning challenge presentation that constitutes a specific presentation. A figure showing an example of the presentation aspect of a pre-performance that constitutes a specific performance. 11A to 11F are diagrams showing a specific example of how a specific performance is executed. 11A to 11F are diagrams showing a specific example of how a specific performance is executed. A figure showing an example of a presentation aspect of a predetermined presentation in the second embodiment.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below.
In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate the respective directions as seen by the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a frame body 11. The frame body 11 has an outer frame 11a and a mounting frame 11b. The outer frame 11a is a member for fixing the machine body to an island facility. The mounting frame 11b is a member for mounting various game parts. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mounting frame 11b is supported by the outer frame 11a so as to be able to open and close. A game board YB is attached to the mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b may include a protective frame that protects the game board YB.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a speaker SP. The speaker SP is capable of executing sound effects. Sound effects are effects in which a specific sound is output by the speaker SP. For example, the specific sound is a piece of music, a human voice, a sound effect, etc. The speaker SP is capable of executing sound notifications. Sound notifications are notifications in which a specific sound is output by the speaker SP. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is capable of executing light emission effects. The light emission effects are effects in which a light-emitting body (not shown) built into the decorative lamp LA turns on, blinks, and goes out. The decorative lamp LA is capable of executing light emission notifications. The light emission notifications are notifications in which a light-emitting body (not shown) built into the decorative lamp LA turns on, blinks, and goes out.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a launch handle HD. The launch handle HD is a member that is operated when launching a game ball. The launch handle HD is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b.

As shown in FIG. 2, a game area YBa is formed on the front of the game board YB. The game area YBa is approximately circular when viewed from the front. A display window YBb is formed in approximately the center of the game area YBa. A launch passage YBc is formed to the left of the game area YBa. The launch passage YBc is a passage for guiding game balls launched by operating the launch handle HD to the game area YBa. The game board YB is equipped with a backflow prevention valve YBd. The backflow prevention valve YBd is a member for preventing game balls launched by operating the launch handle HD from returning back to the launch passage YBc.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a first special symbol display device 19a, a second special symbol display device 19b, a first reserved display device 19c, a second reserved display device 19d, and a normal symbol display device 19e. As an example, the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e are provided in positions on the game board YB that are visible to the player.

The first special pattern display device 19a is capable of executing a first special game. In the first special game, a predetermined pattern is displayed in a variable manner, and then the first special pattern is displayed in a static manner at the end. The first special pattern is a pattern for notifying the result of a lottery for a winning combination for the first special pattern. The first special pattern is an example of a special pattern. The first special game is an example of a special game. The special game is a variable game of special patterns. In other words, the first special game is an example of a variable game. The second special pattern display device 19b is capable of executing a second special game. In the second special game, a predetermined pattern is displayed in a variable manner, and then the second special pattern is displayed in a static manner at the end. The second special pattern is a pattern for notifying the result of a lottery for a winning combination for the second special pattern. The second special pattern is an example of a special pattern. The second special game is an example of a special game. The second special game is an example of a second variable game. The second special game is an example of a variable game. The special symbols include a big win symbol as a big win display result, a small win symbol as a small win display result, and a miss symbol as a miss display result. If a big win is won in the winning lottery for each special symbol, the big win symbol is frozen and displayed in a special game. After that, the big win game is awarded after the special game in which the big win symbol is frozen and displayed is finished. A big win is one example of a win. If a small win is won in the winning lottery for each special symbol, the small win symbol is frozen and displayed in a special game. After that, the small win game is awarded after the special game in which the small win symbol is frozen and displayed is finished. A small win is one example of a win.

The first reserved display device 19c is a display device that displays information that can identify the first reserved number. The first reserved number is information that indicates the number of first special games whose execution is on hold because the reserved conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met. The second reserved display device 19d is a display device that displays information that can identify the second reserved number. The second reserved number is information that indicates the number of second special games whose execution is on hold because the reserved conditions have been met but the start conditions have not yet been met. As an example, the upper limit for each reserved number is 4. Without being limited to this, the upper limit for each reserved number may be 1 to 3, or may be 5 or more. Furthermore, the upper limit for the first reserved number may be different from that for the second reserved number.

The normal pattern display device 19e is capable of executing a normal game. The normal game is executed by displaying a predetermined pattern in a variable manner, and then finally displaying a stationary normal pattern. The normal pattern is a pattern for announcing the result of a normal pattern winning lottery. There are normal winning patterns and normal losing patterns. If the normal pattern winning lottery is won, the normal winning pattern is displayed stationary in the normal pattern variable game. After that, a normal winning game is awarded after the normal game in which the normal winning pattern is displayed stationary is finished. The normal game is an example of a first variable game. The normal game is an example of a variable game.

The pachinko game machine 10 may be equipped with a normal hold display device, a right-hand hit display device, and a round display device. As an example, the normal hold display device is a display device that displays information that can identify the normal hold number. The normal hold number is information that indicates the number of normal games whose execution is on hold because the hold condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met. As an example, the right-hand hit display device is a display device that displays information instructing a right hit. Right hitting is firing a game ball with a stronger firing intensity so that the game ball flows down the area of the game area YBa to the right of the display window YBb (hereinafter referred to as the right area). Note that firing a game ball with a weaker firing intensity so that the game ball flows down the area of the game area YBa to the left of the display window YBb (hereinafter referred to as the left area) is called a left hit. As an example, the round display device is a display device that notifies the maximum number of round games that constitute a jackpot game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first performance display device EH1 and a second performance display device EH2. The first performance display device EH1 has a display area R1. The second performance display device EH2 has a display area R2. Each of the display area R1 and the display area R2 is an area capable of displaying an image as information. The first performance display device EH1 is attached to the game board YB so that the display area R1 can be seen through the display window YBb. The second performance display device EH2 is attached to the game board YB so that the display area R2 can be seen through the display window YBb. As an example, the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2 are liquid crystal devices. The first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2 are capable of executing a display performance. The display performance is a performance in which a specified object is displayed as an image. For example, the specified object is a performance pattern, a character, a landscape, a letter, a number, a symbol, etc. The first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2 are capable of executing display notifications. Display notifications are notifications that display a specific object as an image.

The first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are each a performance device capable of executing a performance. The first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form a performance device group ES consisting of a plurality of performance devices. In other words, the performance device group ES includes the first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. Each of the performance device groups ES is an example of a performance execution unit that executes a performance. The first performance display device EH1 is an example of a first performance execution unit. The second performance display device EH2 is an example of a second performance execution unit. The first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are each an alarm device capable of executing an alarm. The first performance display device EH1, the second performance display device EH2, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form an alarm device group consisting of multiple alarm devices. In other words, the performance device group ES can also be said to be an alarm device group. The performance device group ES is an example of an alarm unit that executes the alarm.

As an example, the display effects in the first effect display device EH1 and the second effect display device EH2 include an effect game. The effect game is a variation game of effect patterns using multiple rows of effect patterns. In the effect game, after multiple rows of effect patterns are variably displayed, a combination of effect patterns (hereinafter referred to as a pattern combination) is finally displayed. The effect game is started together with the special game. The effect game is ended together with the special game. In the effect game, a pattern combination corresponding to the special pattern displayed in the special game is displayed in a static manner. When a jackpot pattern is displayed in a static manner in the special game, the jackpot pattern combination is displayed in a static manner in the effect game. When a losing pattern is displayed in a special game, the losing pattern combination is displayed in a static manner in the effect game.

As an example, the performance symbols are symbols (images) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and are symbols for diversifying the display performance. The performance symbols are so-called decorative symbols. As an example, the performance game is played by displaying the performance symbols of the left pattern row, the middle pattern row, and the right pattern row in a variably manner in a predetermined direction. The performance game may include a reach performance. The reach performance is a performance that forms a reach and ultimately stops and displays a predetermined pattern combination. For example, a reach is a state in which the same performance symbol is temporarily displayed in the left and right pattern rows among the performance symbols, and the performance symbol in the middle pattern row among the performance symbols continues to be displayed in a variably manner. There are normal reach performance and super reach performance. In the following explanation, the normal reach performance may be referred to as the NR performance, and the super reach performance may be referred to as the SR performance. The SR performance is a performance with a higher expectation of a jackpot than the NR performance. As an example, SR effects are executed via NR effects.

The game area YBa is formed with a plurality of winning holes. The winning holes are ball entry holes through which game balls flowing down the game area YBa can enter. The winning holes are ball entry holes through which the conditions for awarding prize balls are met by the entry of game balls. The winning holes include at least a first start hole 12, a second start hole 13, a first large prize hole 14, and a second large prize hole 15. The first start hole 12 is a winning hole through which game balls enter when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the first special game are met. The first start hole 12 is located below the first performance display device EH1, and is always open so that game balls can enter. The game board YB is equipped with a first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 3). The first start sensor SE1 is a sensor that detects game balls that have entered the first start hole 12.

The second starting hole 13 is a winning hole through which the game ball enters when the conditions for awarding the prize ball and the conditions for starting the second special game are met. The second starting hole 13 is located to the right of the first starting hole 12. The second starting hole 13 is provided with a normal opening and closing piece 13a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The second starting hole 13 is closed so that the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter when a normal winning game is not awarded. The second starting hole 13 is opened so that the game ball enters or is easy to enter when a normal winning game is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a normal actuator AC1 as a member for operating the normal opening and closing piece 13a (see FIG. 3). As an example, the normal actuator AC1 is a solenoid. The game board YB is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (see FIG. 3). The second starting sensor SE2 detects the game ball that has entered the second starting hole 13. The second starting hole 13 is a so-called "normal electric device." The second starting hole 13 is an example of a second ball entry hole.

The first large prize opening 14 is an opening through which the game ball enters when the conditions for awarding the prize ball are met. The first large prize opening 14 is located at the lower right of the first performance display device EH1. The first large prize opening 14 is provided with a first special opening/closing piece 14a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The first large prize opening 14 is closed so that the game ball does not enter when a big win game is not awarded. The first large prize opening 14 is opened so that the game ball enters or can easily enter when a big win game is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a first special actuator AC2 as a member for operating the first special opening/closing piece 14a (see FIG. 3). As an example, the first special actuator AC2 is a solenoid. The game board YB is provided with a first count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3). The first count sensor SE3 is a sensor that detects game balls that enter the first big prize opening 14.

The second large prize opening 15 is an opening through which game balls enter when the conditions for awarding a prize ball are met. The second large prize opening 15 is located to the right of the first performance display device EH1. The second large prize opening 15 is provided with a second special opening/closing piece 15a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The second large prize opening 15 is closed to prevent game balls from entering when a small prize is not awarded. The second large prize opening 15 is opened to allow game balls to enter or to facilitate ball entry when a small prize is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a second special actuator AC3 as a member for operating the second special opening/closing piece 15a (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is provided with a second count sensor SE4 for detecting game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 15 (see FIG. 3).

The game board YB is formed with a ball passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 can pass. This ball passage is provided so as to branch into a specific ball passage and a non-specific ball passage at a specific branching section. The game board YB is provided with a distribution shutter that distributes the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 to the specific ball passage or the non-specific ball passage. The distribution shutter is provided at the specific branching section. The distribution shutter operates so as to be able to take a first state in which the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 is distributed to the specific ball passage, and a second state in which the game ball is distributed to the non-specific ball passage. When a predetermined operating condition is established, the distribution shutter operates (controls) in a predetermined operating pattern. The game board YB is provided with a distribution actuator AC4 as a member that operates the distribution shutter (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is equipped with a specific sensor SE5 that detects a game ball passing through a specific area of the specific ball passage (see FIG. 3). In the following description, the specific area of the specific ball passage may be simply referred to as the specific area.

A gate 17 is provided in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is located to the right of the game area YBa, above the second start opening 13 and the first large prize opening 14, and below the second large prize opening 15. The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a that is always open so that game balls can enter. The game board YB is equipped with a gate sensor SE6 (see FIG. 3). The gate sensor SE6 is a sensor that detects game balls that have entered the gate opening 17a. The gate sensor SE6 is a sensor that detects game balls that pass through the gate 17. The gate 17 is an entry opening through which game balls enter when the starting conditions of a normal game are satisfied. The gate 17 is an entry opening through which the conditions for awarding prize balls are not satisfied even if a game ball enters the gate 17. The gate 17 (gate opening 17a) is an example of a first ball entry opening.

An outlet 18 is formed in the game area YBa. The outlet 18 is a ball inlet for collecting (discharging) game balls that have not entered the first start opening 12, the second start opening 13, the first large prize opening 14, or the second large prize opening 15 from the game area YBa.

As described above, in this embodiment, by adjusting the launch strength of the game ball, the game ball can be hit into the left and right areas of the game area YBa. In this embodiment, a game ball flowing down the left area has a possibility of entering the first starting hole 12. In other words, when hit from the left, the ball has a possibility of entering the first starting hole 12. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area has a possibility of entering the second starting hole 13, the first large winning hole 14, the second large winning hole 15, and the gate 17. In other words, when hit from the right, the ball has a possibility of entering the second starting hole 13, the first large winning hole 14, the second large winning hole 15, and the gate 17.

Next, the big win game will be described.
As an example, in a jackpot game, a jackpot opening performance is executed first. The jackpot opening performance is a performance that allows the start of a jackpot game to be recognized. As an example, the jackpot opening performance is executed for a predetermined jackpot opening time. In a jackpot game, a round game is executed after the jackpot opening time has elapsed. A jackpot game is composed of a plurality of round games. In a round game constituting a jackpot game, the first jackpot winning hole 14 is opened. One round game ends when a number condition or a time condition is satisfied. As an example, the number condition is satisfied when a predetermined number of game balls enter in one round game. As an example, the time condition is satisfied when a predetermined round time has elapsed. In each round game constituting a jackpot game, the first jackpot winning hole 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game constituting a jackpot game, a round performance is executed. In a jackpot game, when the final round of play ends, a jackpot ending performance is executed. The jackpot ending performance is a performance that allows the end of the jackpot game to be recognized. As an example, the jackpot ending performance is executed for a predetermined jackpot ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the jackpot ending time.

Next, the small win game will be explained.
As an example, in a small win game, a small win opening performance is executed first. The small win opening performance is a performance that allows the start of a small win game to be recognized. As an example, the small win opening performance is executed for a predetermined small win opening time. In a small win game, a round game is executed after the small win opening time has elapsed. A small win game includes one round game. In a round game that constitutes a small win game, the second large winning opening 15 is opened. In a round game that constitutes a small win game, the second large winning opening 15 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In a round game that constitutes a small win game, a round performance is executed. The small win game ends with the end of one round game.

In the round game constituting the small win game, the distribution shutter operates. In the round game constituting the small win game, the distribution shutter operates in a predetermined operating mode (operation pattern). In the round game constituting the small win game, if the game ball passes through a specific area in the second large winning opening 15, the big win game according to the type of the small win game will start after the round game ends. As an example, the round game constituting the small win game will end when the passing condition is met in addition to the number condition and the time condition. The passing condition is met when the game ball passes through a specific area in the second large winning opening 15 in the round game constituting the small win game. In other words, in the round game constituting the small win game, if the game ball passes through a specific area in the second large winning opening 15 before either the number condition or the time condition is met, the small win game ends and the big win game according to the type of the small win game starts.

The functions of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will now be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a ball entry assist function.
The ball entry assistance function is a function for assisting the entry of a game ball into the second starting hole 13. The pachinko game machine 10 has a low ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assistance function does not operate, and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assistance function operates, as states in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13 is different. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13 is higher than in the low ball entry rate state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13 increases. The high ball entry rate state is an advantageous state (easy ball entry state) for the player because it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 13. In the low ball entry rate state, left hitting, which has the possibility of the game ball entering the first starting hole 12, is recommended, and in the high ball entry rate state, right hitting, which has the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting hole 13, is recommended.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by performing one of the three ball entry assist controls described below, which are arbitrarily selected, or by performing any combination of multiple ball entry assist controls. The first ball entry assist control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal pattern. The normal pattern fluctuation time shortening control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal game compared to the low ball entry rate state. The second ball entry assist control is a probability fluctuation control of the normal pattern. The probability fluctuation control of the normal pattern is a control for changing the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The third ball entry assist control is an opening time extension control for normal winning games. The opening time extension control for normal winning games is a control for making the total opening time of the second starting hole 13 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control for normal winning games may be at least one of the two opening time extension controls described below. The first opening time extension control is a control that increases the number of times the second start port 13 is opened in one normal winning game compared to when the ball entry rate is low. The second opening time extension control is a control that makes the opening time of one opening of the second start port 13 in a normal winning game longer than when the ball entry rate is low.

The high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining a fourth ball entry assist control, which will be described next. The fourth ball entry assist control is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the fluctuation time (e.g., average fluctuation time) of the special game compared to the low ball entry rate state. When the special symbol fluctuation time shortening control is performed, the high ball entry rate state becomes a special symbol fluctuation time shortening state (time shortening state), while the low ball entry rate state becomes a special symbol non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-time shortening state). In this way, the game states in the pachinko game machine 10 include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in Fig. 3, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a main board 40 and an auxiliary board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the auxiliary board 50 are connected so that a control signal (control command) can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the auxiliary board 50. The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the auxiliary board 50. The auxiliary board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

The main board 40 will now be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, and a main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 executes a main control program to execute processes related to the progress of the game. The main ROM 42 stores the main control program, judgment values used for various judgments and lotteries, tables, and the like.

The main ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the fluctuation game. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content (presentation content) of the fluctuation game. There are a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and a miss fluctuation pattern. The big hit fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a big hit pattern combination after a reach performance in a performance game. The small hit fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a small hit pattern combination after a reach performance in a performance game. The miss fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a miss pattern combination after a reach performance or without a reach performance in a performance game.

The main RAM 43 stores various information that is rewritten depending on the processing results of the main CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main RAM 43 is flags, counters, timers, etc. The main board 40 is equipped with a random number generation circuit 44. The random number generation circuit 44 generates hardware random numbers. The main board 40 may be configured to be able to generate software random numbers by the random number generation process by the main CPU 41.

The main board 40 is connected to each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the specific sensor SE5, and the gate sensor SE6. The main CPU 41 can input each detection signal output by each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the specific sensor SE5, and the gate sensor SE6 when they detect the game ball. The main board 40 is connected to each of the first special pattern display device 19a, the second special pattern display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal pattern display device 19e. The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of each of the first special pattern display device 19a, the second special pattern display device 19b, the first reserved display device 19c, the second reserved display device 19d, and the normal pattern display device 19e separately. The main board 40 is connected to each of the normal actuator AC1, the first special actuator AC2, the second special actuator AC3, and the distribution actuator AC4. The main CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the second start opening 13 by controlling the operation of the normal actuator AC1. The main CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the first large prize opening 14 by controlling the operation of the first special actuator AC2. The main CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the second large prize opening 15 by controlling the operation of the second special actuator AC3. The main CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the distribution shutter by controlling the operation of the distribution actuator AC4.

Next, the sub-substrate 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RAM 53. The sub-CPU 51 executes a sub-control program to perform processing related to notifications and performance. The sub-ROM 52 stores the sub-control program and a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery. The sub-ROM 52 stores display data used for display performance and display notification, light emission data used for light emission performance and light emission notification, and sound data used for sound performance and sound notification. The sub-RAM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko game machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-RAM 53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by the random number generation process by the sub-CPU 51. The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be configured to be able to generate hardware random numbers by the random number generation circuit.

The sub-board 50 is connected to each of the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2. The sub-CPU 51 can control the display content in the display area R1 of the first performance display device EH1 and the display content in the display area R2 of the second performance display device EH2. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-CPU 51 can control the output content of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-CPU 51 can control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
First, a timer interrupt process that is performed every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms) will be described. As an example, the timer interrupt process includes a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process.

The special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first start hole 12, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the first reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the first reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the first reserved number by adding 1.

After updating the first reserved number by adding 1, the main CPU 41 controls the first reserved display device 19c to display information that can identify the updated first reserved number. The main CPU 41 stores a control command that can identify the first reserved number after the increment (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved number command) in the output buffer. As an example, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 when an output condition is satisfied. As an example, one control command is output to the sub-board 50 each time an output condition is satisfied. As an example, the output condition is satisfied every predetermined control period (e.g., 16 ms).

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 44. The main CPU 41 stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 43. For example, the random numbers are winning random numbers used in the lottery for winning special symbols, winning symbol random numbers used to determine winning symbols, and variation pattern random numbers used to determine variation patterns. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information. The random number information may be the acquired random numbers themselves, or may be information obtained by processing the random numbers using a predetermined method. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the start conditions are met.

When the main CPU 41 stores random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 43, if the game ball has not entered the first start hole 12, and if the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the second start hole 13 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the second start sensor SE2. If the game ball has entered the second start hole 13, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. If the second reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the second reserved number by adding 1.

After updating the second reserved number by adding 1, the main CPU 41 controls the second reserved display device 19d to display information that can identify the second reserved number after the addition. The main CPU 41 stores a control command that can identify the second reserved number after the addition (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved number command) in the output buffer. The reservation condition for the second special game can be met when the second reserved number is less than the upper limit number and a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated within the main board 40. The main CPU 41 stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is possible to identify that it is random number information to be used in the second special game and the order in which the random number information is stored. By storing the random number information to be used in the second special game in the main RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the start conditions of the second special game are met. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main RAM 43, if the game ball has not entered the second start hole 13 and if the second reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 41 judges whether the start condition of the special game is satisfied. The main CPU 41 judges positively when neither a jackpot game nor a special game is being played, and judges negatively when a jackpot game or a special game is being played. If the start condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. If the start condition of the special game is satisfied, the main CPU 41 judges whether the second reserved number is greater than zero.

If the second reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a second special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the second reserved number by subtracting one. The main CPU 41 controls the second reserved display device 19d to display information that can identify the second reserved number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores a second reserved number command that can identify the second reserved number after subtraction in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number information stored first from the random number information for the second special game from the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired random number information to perform a winning lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot will be won (winning lottery for the second special symbol). The main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot will be won with a predetermined jackpot probability.

As shown in FIG. 4, as an example, the jackpot probability is 205/65536 (approximately 1/320). When a jackpot is won, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation processing, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol by lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one jackpot variation pattern from among multiple jackpot variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines one jackpot variation pattern by lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start processing.

If the big win is not won, the main CPU 41 uses a winning random number to perform a winning lottery to see whether or not a small win will be won (winning lottery for the second special pattern). The main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery to see whether or not a small win will be won with a predetermined small win probability. As an example, the probability of a small win in the winning lottery for the second special pattern is 32563/65536 (approximately 159/320). In other words, as an example, the probability of winning a big win or a small win in the winning lottery for the second special pattern is 1/2.

When a small win is won, the main CPU 41 performs small win variation processing. In the small win variation processing, the main CPU 41 determines the small win symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines the small win symbol by a small win symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one small win variation pattern from among multiple small win variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines one small win variation pattern by a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start processing.

If the small win is not won (if the winning lottery is not won), the main CPU 41 performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main CPU 41 determines the loss symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a predetermined loss symbol as the loss symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one loss variation pattern from among a plurality of loss variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines one loss variation pattern by a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start process.

If the second reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first reserved number is greater than zero. If the first special reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether to store a wait command in the output buffer based on the output information stored in the main RAM 43. The output information is information that can identify whether a wait command has been output. The wait command is a control command that can identify that control has been made to a wait state. The wait state is a state in which the variable game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being executed.

As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines from the output information in the main RAM 43 that the wait command has been output, it ends the special pattern start process without storing the wait command in the output buffer. As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines from the output information in the main RAM 43 that the wait command has not been output, it stores the wait command in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 updates the output information in the main RAM 43 so that it is possible to determine that the wait command has been output. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start process.

If the first reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs a process to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the first reserved number by subtracting one. The main CPU 41 controls the first reserved display device 19c to display information that can identify the first reserved number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores a first reserved number command that can identify the first reserved number after subtraction in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number information stored first from the random number information for the first special game from the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired random number information to perform a winning lottery (winning lottery for the first special symbol) to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a predetermined jackpot probability. The jackpot probability in the winning lottery for the first special symbol is the same as the jackpot probability in the winning lottery for the second special symbol (approximately 1/320).

When a jackpot is won, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation processing, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol by lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one jackpot variation pattern from among multiple jackpot variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines one jackpot variation pattern by lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start processing.

If the big win is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a miss variation process. In other words, the small win is not won in the winning lottery for the first special pattern. It can be said that the probability of a small win in the winning lottery for the first special pattern is zero. It can also be said that the winning lottery for the first special pattern does not include a small win lottery.

In the failure variation process, the main CPU 41 determines a failure pattern to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a predetermined failure pattern as a failure pattern to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one failure variation pattern from a plurality of failure variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines one failure variation pattern by a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special pattern start process. In the jackpot variation process and the failure variation process, the main CPU 41 stores a special variation start command in the output buffer. The special variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the variation game. As an example, the special variation start command is a control command that can specify the special pattern (jackpot pattern or failure pattern) determined in each variation process. As an example, the special fluctuation start command is a control command that is different when the fluctuation process of the first special game is executed and when the fluctuation process of the second special game is executed. In other words, the special fluctuation start command is a control command that can identify whether the first special game or the second special game is to be started. In the jackpot fluctuation process and the loss fluctuation process, the main CPU 41 updates the output information of the main RAM 43 so that it can be identified that the standby command has not been output.

When the special pattern start process is completed, the main CPU 41 executes a first special game or a second special game through a process separate from the special pattern start process. When the main CPU 41 executes the first special game, it controls the first special pattern display device 19a to start the variable display of a specified pattern. The main CPU 41 measures the variable time set in the variable pattern. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the first special pattern display device 19a to statically display the special pattern determined in the special pattern start process. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variable end command) capable of identifying the end of the variable game in the output buffer.

When the main CPU 41 executes the second special game, it controls the second special symbol display device 19b to start displaying a predetermined symbol. The main CPU 41 measures the change time set in the change pattern. When the change time set in the change pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b to stop displaying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. When the change time set in the change pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores a change end command in the output buffer. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the first special game when a gaming ball enters the first start hole 12. Also, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the second special game when a gaming ball enters the second start hole 13.

The small win game processing will be explained.
The small win game process is a process for awarding a small win game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays a small win symbol in a special game, the main CPU 41 executes the small win game process after the special game ends. The main CPU 41 specifies the type of small win game based on the small win symbol (i.e., the type of small win) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 awards the specified type of small win game.

As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the small win game includes a first small win game, a second small win game, and a third small win game. The first small win game is a small win game based on the first small win pattern Za. The second small win game is a small win game based on the second small win pattern Zb, which is different from the first small win pattern Za. The third small win game is a small win game based on the first small win pattern Za and the third small win pattern Zc, which is different from the second small win pattern Zb. The first small win pattern Za, the second small win pattern Zb, and the third small win pattern Zc are the small win patterns of the second special pattern that are determined in the small win pattern lottery when a small win is won in the winning lottery for the second special pattern.

In the small win game processing, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a small win opening command) capable of identifying the start of the small win opening time in the output buffer. The small win opening command is a control command that instructs the execution of a small win opening performance. As an example, the small win opening command may include information capable of identifying the type of small win game. When the small win opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a round game that constitutes a small win game. As an example, the main CPU 41 opens the second large winning opening 15 by controlling the second special actuator AC3 using the opening control data for the identified small win game. In addition, the main CPU 41 operates the distribution shutter in the second large winning opening 15 by controlling the distribution actuator AC4 using the distribution control data for the identified small win game. The round game that constitutes a small win game has a number condition, a time condition, and a passing condition as an end condition. As an example, the number condition for the round game constituting the small win game is that 10 game balls enter the second large winning port 15. As an example, the time condition for the round game constituting the small win game is that 1.7 seconds pass. As an example, the passing condition for the round game constituting the small win game is that the game ball passes through a specific area in the round game. When starting a round game constituting a small win game, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a small win round command) capable of identifying the start of the round game of the small win in the output buffer. When one round game ends, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a small win ending command) capable of identifying the end of the small win game in the output buffer.

The big win game processing will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays a jackpot symbol in a special game, the main CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the special game ends. In this case, the main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (i.e., the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. In addition, when the main CPU 41 ends the round game constituting the small jackpot game in the small jackpot game process because the passing condition is established, the main CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the small jackpot game process ends. In this case, the main CPU 41 specifies (determines) the type of jackpot game based on the type of the immediately preceding small jackpot game. The main CPU 41 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 6, as an example, the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game, a second jackpot game, a third jackpot game, a fourth jackpot game, and a fifth jackpot game. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the first jackpot pattern ZA. The second jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the second jackpot pattern ZB, which is different from the first jackpot pattern ZA. The third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is awarded when the round game constituting the first small jackpot game ends due to the establishment of the passing condition. In other words, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the first small jackpot game (small jackpot game based on the first small jackpot pattern Za). The fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game that is awarded when the round game constituting the second small jackpot game ends due to the establishment of the passing condition. In other words, the fourth jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the second small jackpot game (small jackpot game based on the second small jackpot pattern Zb). The fifth jackpot game is a jackpot game that is awarded when the round game constituting the third small jackpot game ends due to the establishment of the passing condition. The fifth jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the third small jackpot game (small jackpot game based on the third small jackpot pattern Zc). The first jackpot pattern ZA is the jackpot pattern of the first special pattern determined in the jackpot pattern lottery when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery for the first special pattern. The second jackpot pattern ZB is the jackpot pattern of the second special pattern determined in the jackpot pattern lottery when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery for the second special pattern.

In the jackpot game processing, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as the jackpot opening command) capable of specifying the start of the jackpot opening time in the output buffer. The jackpot opening command is a control command that instructs the execution of the jackpot opening performance. As an example, the jackpot opening command may include information capable of specifying the type of jackpot game. When the jackpot opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute the round game that constitutes the jackpot. As an example, the main CPU 41 opens the first large prize winning port 14 by controlling the first special actuator AC2 using the opening control data for the specified jackpot game. The main CPU 41 performs processing to execute such a round game until the number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. As an example, 10 round games (10R) are set for both the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. The third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game are all set to nine rounds (9R). As described above, the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game are jackpot games that go through a small jackpot game. The small jackpot game includes one round. In other words, the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game are essentially set to ten rounds (10R). A number condition and a time condition are set as the end condition for each round of games that constitute a jackpot game. As an example, a number condition is set for each round of games that constitute a jackpot game, that is, ten game balls enter the first large winning hole 14. As an example, a time condition is set for each round of games that constitute a jackpot game, that is, 29 seconds elapse.

The main CPU 41 stores a control command capable of identifying the start of a jackpot round game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot round command) in the output buffer each time a round game constituting a jackpot game is started. When the final round game constituting a jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 stores a control command capable of identifying the start of the jackpot ending time (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot ending start command) in the output buffer. When the jackpot ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game. The main CPU 41 stores a control command capable of identifying the elapse of the jackpot ending time (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot ending end command) in the output buffer.

The normal symbol input process will be described.
The normal symbol input process is an example of a timer interrupt process. In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE6. When the game ball has entered the gate 17, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the normal reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. As an example, the upper limit number of normal reserved numbers is 4. When the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the normal reserved number by adding 1.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires the random numbers generated by the random number generation circuit 44. The main CPU 41 stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 43. For example, the random numbers are winning random numbers used in the lottery to determine whether a normal pattern is a winning pattern, and winning pattern random numbers used to determine the normal pattern. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
The normal symbol start process is an example of a timer interrupt process. In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the start condition of the normal game is met. The main CPU 41 judges positively when neither the normal win game nor the normal game is being played, and judges negatively when the normal win game is being played or the normal game is being played. If the start condition of the normal game is not met, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. If the start condition of the normal game is met, the main CPU 41 judges whether or not the normal reserved number is greater than zero. If the normal reserved number is zero, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

If the normal reserved number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a normal game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the normal reserved number by subtracting 1. The main CPU 41 acquires the random number information stored first from the random number information for the normal game from the main RAM 43. The main CPU 41 uses the winning random number identified from the acquired random number information to perform a normal win lottery to determine whether or not a normal win has been won. The main CPU 41 performs a normal win lottery with a normal win probability according to the current ball entry rate state.

As shown in FIG. 7, as an example, the probability of a normal win in a high ball entry rate state is 1/2. As an example, the probability of a normal win in a low ball entry rate state is zero or nearly zero. If a normal win is won, the main CPU 41 performs normal win variation processing. In the normal win variation processing, the main CPU 41 uses a normal win pattern random number that can be identified from the random number information to draw a normal win pattern and determine the normal win pattern to be stopped and displayed in the normal game. If a normal win is not won, the main CPU 41 performs normal loss variation processing. In the normal loss variation processing, the main CPU 41 determines the normal loss pattern to be stopped and displayed in the normal game.

The main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns according to the winning rate state. As an example, when the current winning rate state is a low winning rate state, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern that sets a longer variation time than when the current winning rate state is a high winning rate state. Note that there may be a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined for each winning rate state. In this case, the main CPU 41 may use a predetermined random number to perform a variation pattern determination lottery for the normal game and determine a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns. Next, the main CPU 41 stores a normal variation start command in the output buffer. The normal variation start command is a control command that can specify the determined normal variation pattern and the start of the normal game. As an example, the normal variation start command is a control command that can specify the determined normal pattern (normal winning pattern or normal losing pattern). After storing the normal variation start command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 ends the normal pattern start process.

When the normal pattern start process is completed, the main CPU 41 executes a normal game through a process separate from the normal pattern start process. When executing a normal game, the main CPU 41 controls the normal pattern display device 19e to start a variable display of a predetermined pattern. The main CPU 41 measures a variable time set in the variable pattern. When the variable time set in the variable pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the normal pattern display device 19e to stop displaying the normal pattern determined in the normal pattern start process. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a normal game when a gaming ball enters the gate 17 (gate opening 17a).

The normal winning game process will now be described.
The normal winning game process is a process for awarding a normal winning game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays a normal winning symbol in a normal game, the main CPU 41 executes the normal winning game process after the normal game ends. The main CPU 41 opens the second start port 13 by controlling the normal actuator AC1 using the opening control data corresponding to the normal winning symbol determined in the normal symbol start process. This awards a normal winning game. The normal winning game ends when a number condition or a time condition is satisfied. As an example, the number condition of the normal winning game is satisfied when a predetermined number of game balls enter the ball in the normal winning game. As an example, the specified number of balls in the normal winning game is one. As an example, the time condition of the normal winning game is satisfied when a predetermined normal winning game time has elapsed. As an example, the normal winning game time is 5.7 seconds.

An example of a fluctuation pattern of the second special game in a high winning percentage state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the fluctuation patterns of the second special game that can be determined when the ball entry rate is high include fluctuation patterns H01, H02, H03, and H04. The fluctuation patterns H01 and H03 are miss fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns H02 and H04 are hit fluctuation patterns (big hit or small hit fluctuation patterns). The fluctuation patterns H01 and H02 are fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times than the fluctuation patterns H03 and H04. As an example, the fluctuation pattern H01 may be a fluctuation pattern with the same fluctuation time as the fluctuation pattern H02, a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H02, or a fluctuation pattern with a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H02. As an example, the fluctuation pattern H03 may be a fluctuation pattern with the same fluctuation time as the fluctuation pattern H04, a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H04, or a fluctuation pattern with a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H04.

An example of a fluctuation pattern in a normal game in a state where the ball-winning rate is high will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation patterns of the normal game that can be determined when the ball is in a high ball entry rate state include fluctuation patterns H11, H12, H13, and H14. The fluctuation patterns H11 and H13 are loss fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns H12 and H14 are winning fluctuation patterns (normal winning fluctuation patterns). The fluctuation patterns H11 and H12 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the first normal game after being controlled to a high ball entry rate state. The fluctuation patterns H13 and H14 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the second or subsequent normal games after being controlled to a high ball entry rate state. The fluctuation patterns H11 and H12 are fluctuation patterns with longer fluctuation times than the fluctuation patterns H13 and H14. As an example, the fluctuation pattern H11 may be a fluctuation pattern having the same fluctuation time as the fluctuation pattern H12, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H12, or a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H12. As an example, the fluctuation pattern H13 may be a fluctuation pattern having the same fluctuation time as the fluctuation pattern H14, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H14, or a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H14.

As an example, the fluctuation pattern H11 and the fluctuation pattern H12 are fluctuation patterns with a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H01 and the fluctuation pattern H02. As an example, the fluctuation pattern H03 and the fluctuation pattern H04 are fluctuation patterns with a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern H11 and the fluctuation pattern H12. As an example, the fluctuation pattern H03 and the fluctuation pattern H04 are fluctuation patterns with a longer fluctuation time than the sum of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern H11 and the time three times the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern H13. As an example, the fluctuation pattern H03 and the fluctuation pattern H04 are fluctuation patterns with a longer fluctuation time than the sum of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern H12, the time three times the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern H14, and the time four times the normal winning game time. As an example, the fluctuation pattern H03 and the fluctuation pattern H04 are fluctuation patterns with a longer fluctuation time than the sum of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern H11, the time three times the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern H14, and the time three times the normal winning game time. As an example, the fluctuation pattern H03 and the fluctuation pattern H04 are fluctuation patterns whose fluctuation time is longer than the sum of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern H12, the time three times the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern H13, and the normal winning game time. In other words, the fluctuation pattern H03 and the fluctuation pattern H04 are fluctuation patterns whose fluctuation time is longer than the time until all of the second specified number of normal games are executed.

The following describes the scoring rate transition process for transitioning the scoring rate state.
The scoring rate transition process includes a high scoring rate transition process for transitioning to a high scoring rate state, and a low scoring rate transition process for transitioning to a low scoring rate state.

First, the high ball scoring rate transition process will be described.
When the first, second, third, fourth, or fifth jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 executes a high ball entry rate transition process. In the high ball entry rate transition process, the main CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main RAM 43. That is, when the first, second, third, fourth, or fifth jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 controls the game to a high ball entry rate state. Next, the main CPU 41 stores a first specified number of times according to the type of the completed jackpot game in the main RAM 43 as an initial value of a first execution counter. The first specified number of times is the number of special games (second special games) that can be executed until the high ball entry rate state is completed. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores a second specified number of times according to the type of the completed jackpot game in the main RAM 43 as an initial value of a second execution counter. The second specified number of times is the number of normal games that can be executed before the high winning rate state ends. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the high winning rate transition process.

As shown in FIG. 10, as an example, the first specified number of times is set to one for each of the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game. In other words, the number of times that the special game (second special game) can be played after the end of the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, the third jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the fifth jackpot game until the end of the high ball entry rate state is each one.

As an example, the second specified number of times is set to 100 for the first jackpot game. In other words, the number of normal games that can be played after the end of the first jackpot game and before the high ball entry rate state ends is 100 times. As an example, the second specified number of times is set to 4 for the second jackpot game. In other words, the number of normal games that can be played after the end of the second jackpot game and before the high ball entry rate state ends is 4 times. As an example, the second specified number of times is set to 3 for the third jackpot game. In other words, the number of normal games that can be played after the end of the third jackpot game and before the high ball entry rate state ends is 3 times. As an example, the second specified number of times is set to 2 for the fourth jackpot game. In other words, the number of normal games that can be played after the end of the fourth jackpot game and before the high ball entry rate state ends is 2 times. As an example, the second specified number of times is set to 1 for the fifth jackpot game. In other words, after the fifth jackpot game ends, the number of normal games that can be played before the high winning rate state ends is one.

The low ball scoring rate transition process will be described.
The low ball entry rate transition process includes a first low ball entry rate transition process, a second low ball entry rate transition process, a third low ball entry rate transition process, and a fourth low ball entry rate transition process. The first low ball entry rate transition process is a low ball entry rate transition process at the start of a big win game. When a big win game starts, the main CPU 41 executes the first low ball entry rate transition process. In the first low ball entry rate transition process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the ball entry rate is high. As an example, the main CPU 41 judges that the ball entry rate is high when an operation flag is set in the main RAM 43. If the ball entry rate is not high, the main CPU 41 ends the first low ball entry rate transition process. If the ball entry rate is high, the main CPU 41 ends the high ball entry rate state because the transition condition from the high ball entry rate state is met, and controls the ball entry rate state to a low ball entry rate state. As an example, the main CPU 41 erases (clears) the operation flag in the main RAM 43. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 terminates the first low ball entry rate transition process.

The second low ball entry rate transition process is a low ball entry rate transition process at the end of a special game (second special game). When the special game (second special game) ends, the main CPU 41 executes the second low ball entry rate transition process.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the second low-scoring rate transition process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the state is a high-scoring rate state (step S01). If the state is not a high-scoring rate state (step S01: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the second low-scoring rate transition process. If the state is a high-scoring rate state (step S01: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether the transition condition is met (step S02). As an example, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the first execution counter stored in the main RAM 43 by subtracting 1, and determines that the transition condition is met if the updated first execution counter is zero. If the transition condition is not met (step S02: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the second low-scoring rate transition process. Note that if the first specified number of times is only 1, the main CPU 41 does not determine that the transition condition is not met in the processing of step S02. For this reason, if the first specified number is only 1, the main CPU 41 may omit the process of step S02 (determining whether the transition condition is met) and may execute the processes of steps S03 and onward, assuming that the transition condition is met. If the transition condition is met (step S02: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the high ball scoring rate state because the transition condition from the high ball scoring rate state has been met, and controls the state to a low ball scoring rate state (step S03). The main CPU 41 then ends the second low ball scoring rate transition process.

The third low ball entry rate transition process is a low ball entry rate transition process at the end of a normal game. When the normal game ends, the main CPU 41 executes the third low ball entry rate transition process.
As shown in Fig. 12, in the third low-scoring rate transition process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the state is a high-scoring rate state (step S11). If the state is not a high-scoring rate state (step S11: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the third low-scoring rate transition process. If the state is a high-scoring rate state (step S11: YES), the main CPU 41 judges whether the completed regular game is a losing regular game (step S12). If the completed regular game is not a losing regular game (it is a winning regular game) (step S12: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the third low-scoring rate transition process.

If the finished regular game is a losing regular game (step S12: YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether the transition condition is met (step S13). As an example, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the second execution counter stored in the main RAM 43 by subtracting 1, and determines that the transition condition is met if the updated second execution counter is zero. If the transition condition is not met (step S13: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the third low ball entry rate transition process. If the transition condition is met (step S13: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the high ball entry rate state because the transition condition from the high ball entry rate state has been met, and controls to the low ball entry rate state (step S14). After that, the main CPU 41 ends the third low ball entry rate transition process.

The fourth low winning rate transition process is a low winning rate transition process at the end of a normal winning game. When a normal winning game ends, the main CPU 41 executes the fourth low winning rate transition process.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the fourth low-entry rate transition process, the main CPU 41 judges whether the state is a high-entry rate state (step S21). If the state is not a high-entry rate state (step S21: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the fourth low-entry rate transition process. If the state is a high-entry rate state (step S21: YES), the main CPU 41 judges whether the transition condition is met (step S22). As an example, the main CPU 41 updates the value of the second execution counter stored in the main RAM 43 by subtracting 1, and judges that the transition condition is met when the updated second execution counter is zero. If the transition condition is not met (step S22: NO), the main CPU 41 ends the fourth low-entry rate transition process. If the transition condition is met (step S22: YES), the main CPU 41 ends the high-entry rate state because the transition condition from the high-entry rate state has been met, and controls to the low-entry rate state (step S23). The main CPU 41 then terminates the fourth low ball entry rate transition process.

In this way, the transition condition from the high ball entry rate state may be established when the normal game is executed or when the special game (second special game) is executed. Here, when the special game (second special game) ends, the transition condition may be established regardless of its type. On the other hand, when the normal game ends, if the normal game is a losing normal game, the transition condition may be established. If the normal game is a winning normal game, the transition condition may be established when the normal winning game that is awarded after the end of the normal game ends. Then, the high ball entry rate state ends when the transition condition is established. As a result, the high ball entry rate state controlled after the end of the first jackpot game ends when one special game or 100 normal games are executed. Also, the high ball entry rate state controlled after the end of the second jackpot game ends when one special game or four normal games are executed. Also, the high ball entry rate state controlled after the end of the third jackpot game ends when one special game or three normal games are executed. In addition, the high winning rate state that is controlled after the end of the fourth jackpot game ends when one special game or two regular games are played. In addition, the high winning rate state that is controlled after the end of the fifth jackpot game ends when one special game or one regular game is played.

As an example, when the winning rate state (game state) transitions, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state designation command) capable of identifying the current winning rate state (game state). In other words, there are state designation commands that can identify a low winning rate state and a high winning rate state. As an example, when power supply is started, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a state designation command capable of identifying the current winning rate state (game state). The main CPU 41 is an example of a state control unit that can be controlled to a high winning rate state. The high winning rate state is an example of a specific game state.

Next, various processes executed by the secondary CPU 51 will be described.
The effect game process will now be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing an effect game as one of the display effects related to a special game during execution of the special game. When the sub-CPU 51 inputs a special variation start command, it controls the effect device group ES including the first effect display device EH1 and the second effect display device EH2 to execute an effect game.

The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the performance game based on the special variation start command. The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination of the big win when the big win symbol can be specified from the special variation start command. As an example, the big win symbol combination is a symbol combination in which multiple performance symbols are the same performance symbol. The sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination when the losing symbol can be specified from the special variation start command. When determining the losing symbol combination, the sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination including the reach when the condition for executing the reach performance (hereinafter referred to as the reach condition) is established. As an example, the losing symbol combination including the reach is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols in the left and right columns are the same performance symbol, while the performance symbols in the middle column are different performance symbols. When determining the losing symbol combination, the sub-CPU 51 determines the losing symbol combination not including the reach when the reach condition is not established. As an example, a losing symbol combination that does not include a reach is a symbol combination in which the multiple performance symbols are different from each other. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether a reach condition is met based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the input special variation start command.

The sub-CPU51 determines the specific variation content (performance content) of the performance game based on the variation pattern. Based on the determined variation content, the sub-CPU51 controls the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2 to start the variation display of the performance symbols in each symbol row. In other words, the sub-CPU51 starts the performance game. As an example, the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2 may be capable of executing independent performance games. As an example, in principle, in a low ball entry rate state, the performance game is executed in each of the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2, while in a high ball entry rate state, the performance game is executed in the second performance display device EH2 of the first performance display device EH1 and the second performance display device EH2.

As an example, the sub-CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination when a specified timing arrives after the start of the presentation game. Thereafter, the sub-CPU 51 stops and displays the symbol combination in a confirmed state in response to the input of an end-of-variation command. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 may stop and display the symbol combination in a confirmed state in response to the passage of a variation time set in the variation pattern. In this case, the end-of-variation command may be omitted. Note that if the end-of-variation command is input before the specified timing arrives after the start of the presentation game, the sub-CPU 51 stops and displays the symbol combination in a confirmed state in response to the input of the end-of-variation command, without temporarily stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 does not execute the performance game on the first performance display device EH1, among the performance game on the first performance display device EH1 and the performance game on the second performance display device EH2, during execution of a specific performance. In other words, execution of the performance game on the first performance display device EH1 is restricted (prohibited) during execution of a specific performance.

As an example, a specific effect is composed of multiple effects.
As an example, the specific effect is a stock challenge effect. As an example, the stock challenge effect is an effect executed in a state of a high ball entry rate. As an example, the stock challenge effect is an effect executed during execution of a normal game. As an example, the stock challenge effect is an effect whose effect form differs depending on the type of the normal game.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the stock challenge presentation, the first stock image SG1 is displayed on the first presentation display device EH1 for a predetermined presentation time. As an example, the first stock image SG1 is an image presenting a challenge. As an example, the first stock image SG1 is an image presenting a reward. As an example, the first stock image SG1 is an image imitating the characters "Stock if successful." As an example, in the stock challenge presentation, when the first stock image SG1 is displayed, a first stock sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the first stock sound is sound presenting a challenge. As an example, the first stock sound is sound presenting a reward. As an example, the first stock sound is sound "Stock if successful."

In the stock challenge presentation, when the display of the first stock image SG1 ends on the first presentation display device EH1, the second stock image SG2 or the third stock image SG3 is displayed depending on the type of normal game being played. As an example, when a losing normal game is being played, the second stock image SG2 is displayed for a predetermined presentation time. As an example, when a winning normal game is being played, the third stock image SG3 is displayed for a predetermined presentation time. As an example, the second stock image SG2 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the task has not been completed. As an example, the second stock image SG2 is an image that allows the player to recognize that a reward cannot be obtained. As an example, the second stock image SG2 is an image that imitates the character string "Failure". As an example, the third stock image SG3 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the task has been completed. As an example, the third stock image SG3 is an image that allows the player to recognize that a reward can be obtained. As an example, the third stock image SG3 is an image that imitates the character string "Success". As an example, the second stock image SG2 and the third stock image SG3 may include an image showing the process of whether or not a task is accomplished.

As an example, in the stock challenge presentation, when the second stock image SG2 is displayed, the second stock sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the second stock sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that the task has not been completed. As an example, the second stock sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that a reward cannot be obtained. As an example, the second stock sound is a sound that says "failure." As an example, in the stock challenge presentation, when the third stock image SG3 is displayed, the third stock sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the third stock sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that the task has been completed. As an example, the third stock sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that a reward can be obtained. As an example, the third stock sound is a sound that says "success."

As an example, one stock challenge performance may end when the display of the second stock image SG2 or the third stock image SG3 ends on the first performance display device EH1. As an example, such a stock challenge performance is repeatedly executed with the execution of the normal game as a trigger until the second specified number of normal games are executed. Then, in the second specified number of normal games, when the display of the second stock image SG2 or the third stock image SG3 ends on the first performance display device EH1, the fourth stock image SG4 or the fifth stock image SG5 is displayed according to the second reserved number when the second specified number of normal games is executed. As an example, when the second reserved number is 1 or more, the fourth stock image SG4 is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, when the second reserved number is zero, the fifth stock image SG5 is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, the fourth stock image SG4 is an image that allows the user to recognize that the stock challenge performance is ending. As an example, the fourth stock image SG4 is an image that imitates the character string "Stock Challenge Ended". As one example, the fifth stock image SG5 is an image that allows the user to recognize that the stock challenge presentation is ending. As one example, the fifth stock image SG5 is an image that allows the user to recognize that a winning streak is ending or may end. As one example, the fifth stock image SG5 is an image that resembles the characters "RUSH END."

As an example, in a stock challenge presentation, when the fourth stock image SG4 is displayed, a fourth stock sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the fourth stock sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that the stock challenge presentation is ending. As an example, the fourth stock sound is a sound that says "stock challenge ends." As an example, in a stock challenge presentation, when the fifth stock image SG5 is displayed, a fifth stock sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the fifth stock sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that the consecutive winning streak period is ending, or may end. As an example, the fifth stock sound is a sound that says "RUSH ends."

As an example, when the fifth stock image SG5 is displayed, if a winning second special game (a big win second special game and a small win second special game) is being executed, the sixth stock image SG6 may be displayed after the fifth stock image SG5 is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, the sixth stock image SG6 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the winning streak is continuing. As an example, the sixth stock image SG6 is an image that imitates the character string "Resurrection". As an example, in the stock challenge performance, when the sixth stock image SG6 is displayed, the sixth stock sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the sixth stock sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that the winning streak is continuing. As an example, the sixth stock sound is the sound of "Resurrection".

In this way, the stock challenge effect is an effect whose presentation mode differs depending on the type of the regular game being executed. Also, the stock challenge effect is an effect whose presentation mode differs when executed in the regular game of the second specified number of times and when executed in the regular game before that. Also, the stock challenge effect can be said to be an effect that can be executed during the execution of the special game of the first specified number of times (second special game). And, the stock challenge effect can be said to be an effect whose presentation mode differs depending on the type of the special game of the first specified number of times. In the following description, the stock challenge effect that includes the first stock image SG1 and the second stock image SG2 may be referred to as the stock challenge effect of the first mode. Also, the stock challenge effect that includes the first stock image SG1 and the third stock image SG3 may be referred to as the stock challenge effect of the second mode. Also, the stock challenge effect that includes the first stock image SG1, the second stock image SG2, and the fourth stock image SG4 may be referred to as the stock challenge effect of the third mode. Furthermore, a stock challenge effect including the first stock image SG1, the third stock image SG3, and the fourth stock image SG4 may be referred to as a stock challenge effect according to the fourth aspect. A stock challenge effect including the first stock image SG1, the second stock image SG2, and the fifth stock image SG5 may be referred to as a stock challenge effect according to the fifth aspect. A stock challenge effect including the first stock image SG1, the second stock image SG2, the fifth stock image SG5, and the sixth stock image SG6 may be referred to as a stock challenge effect according to the sixth aspect.

As an example, the specific effect is a winning challenge effect. As an example, the winning challenge effect is an effect that is executed in a state of high ball entry rate. As an example, the winning challenge effect is an effect that is executed while a special game (second special game) is being executed. As an example, the winning challenge effect is an effect whose presentation style differs depending on the type of special game (second special game).

As shown in FIG. 15, in the winning challenge presentation, the first challenge image CG1 is displayed on the first presentation display device EH1 for a predetermined presentation time. As an example, the first challenge image CG1 is an image that presents a challenge. As an example, the first challenge image CG1 is an image that imitates the characters "If successful, you win". As an example, in the winning challenge presentation, when the first challenge image CG1 is displayed, a first challenge sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the first challenge sound is a sound that presents a challenge. As an example, the first challenge sound is a sound that presents a reward. As an example, the first challenge sound is a sound that says "If successful, you win".

In the winning challenge performance, when the display of the first challenge image CG1 ends on the first performance display device EH1, the second challenge image CG2 or the third challenge image CG3 is displayed depending on the type of the special game (second special game) being played. As an example, when a losing special game (second special game) is being played, the second challenge image CG2 is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, when a winning special game (second special game) is being played, the third challenge image CG3 is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, the second challenge image CG2 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the task has not been completed. As an example, the second challenge image CG2 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the reward cannot be obtained. As an example, the second challenge image CG2 is an image that imitates the character string "Failed". As an example, the third challenge image CG3 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the task has been completed. As an example, the third challenge image CG3 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the reward can be obtained. As an example, the third challenge image CG3 is an image imitating the character string "Success." As an example, the second challenge image CG2 and the third challenge image CG3 may include an image showing the process of whether or not the task is accomplished. Note that the second challenge image CG2 may be an image different from the second stock image SG2, or may be the same image as the second stock image SG2. Also, the third challenge image CG3 may be an image different from the third stock image SG3, or may be the same image as the third stock image SG3.

As an example, in the winning challenge presentation, when the second challenge image CG2 is displayed, the second challenge sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the second challenge sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that the task has not been completed. As an example, the second challenge sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that a reward will not be obtained. As an example, the second challenge sound is a sound that says "failure." As an example, in the winning challenge presentation, when the third challenge image CG3 is displayed, the third challenge sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the third challenge sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that the task has been completed. As an example, the third challenge sound is a sound that allows the player to recognize that a reward will be obtained. As an example, the third challenge sound is a sound that says "success."

As an example, one winning challenge performance may end when the display of the second challenge image CG2 or the third challenge image CG3 ends on the first performance display device EH1. As an example, such a winning challenge performance is repeatedly executed in response to the execution of a special game until all pending second special games are executed or until a big win game is awarded. In other words, when the third challenge image CG3 is displayed on the first performance display device EH1, a series of winning challenge performances ends. Then, in the last pending second special game, when the display of the second challenge image CG2 ends on the first performance display device EH1, the fourth challenge image CG4 is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, the fourth challenge image CG4 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the winning challenge performance is ending. As an example, the fourth challenge image CG4 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the consecutive winning period is ending or may end. As an example, the fourth challenge image CG4 is an image that imitates the character string "RUSH END". As an example, the fourth challenge image CG4 may be a different image from the fifth stock image SG5, or may be the same image as the fifth stock image SG5.

As an example, in the winning challenge performance, when the fourth challenge image CG4 is displayed, a fourth challenge sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the fourth challenge sound is a sound that allows the user to recognize that the winning challenge performance is ending. As an example, the fourth challenge sound is a sound that allows the user to recognize that the consecutive winning period is ending or may end. As an example, the fourth challenge sound is a sound that says "RUSH ends."

In the following description, a winning challenge effect including the first challenge image CG1 and the second challenge image CG2 may be referred to as a winning challenge effect according to the first mode. Also, a winning challenge effect including the first challenge image CG1 and the third challenge image CG3 may be referred to as a winning challenge effect according to the second mode. A winning challenge effect including the first challenge image CG1, the second challenge image CG2, and the fourth challenge image CG4 may be referred to as a winning challenge effect according to the third mode.

As an example, the specific effects include pre-effects. As an example, the pre-effects are effects that are executed in a state of high ball entry rate. As an example, the pre-effects are effects that are executed while a normal game is being played. As an example, the pre-effects are effects that are executed while a special game (second special game) is being played. As an example, the pre-effects are effects whose presentation style differs depending on the type of special game (second special game).

As shown in FIG. 16, in the pre-performance, the first pre-image JG1 is displayed on the first performance display device EH1 for a predetermined performance time. As an example, the first pre-image JG1 is an image presenting a challenge. As an example, the first pre-image JG1 is an image presenting a reward. As an example, the first pre-image JG1 is an image imitating the string of characters "Stock challenge if successful." As an example, in the pre-performance, when the first pre-image JG1 is displayed, a first pre-audio is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the first pre-audio is an audio presenting a challenge. As an example, the first pre-audio is an audio presenting a reward. As an example, the first pre-audio is an audio saying "Stock challenge if successful."

In the pre-performance, when the display of the first pre-image JG1 ends on the first performance display device EH1, the second pre-image JG2 or the third pre-image JG3 is displayed depending on the type of the special game (second special game) being executed. As an example, when a special game (second special game) of the variation pattern H01 or the variation pattern H02 is being executed, the second pre-image JG2 is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, when a special game (second special game) of the variation pattern H03 or the variation pattern H04 is being executed, the third pre-image JG3 is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, the second pre-image JG2 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the task has not been completed. As an example, the second pre-image JG2 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the reward cannot be obtained. As an example, the second pre-image JG2 is an image that imitates the character string "Failed". As an example, the third pre-image JG3 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the task has been completed. As an example, the third pre-image JG3 is an image that allows the player to recognize that the reward can be obtained. As an example, the third preliminary image JG3 is an image imitating the character string "Success". As an example, the second preliminary image JG2 and the third preliminary image JG3 may include an image showing the process of whether or not the task is accomplished. The second preliminary image JG2 may be an image different from the second stock image SG2, or may be the same image as the second stock image SG2. The second preliminary image JG2 may be an image different from the second challenge image CG2, or may be the same image as the second challenge image CG2. The third preliminary image JG3 may be an image different from the third stock image SG3, or may be the same image as the third stock image SG3. The third preliminary image JG3 may be an image different from the third challenge image CG3, or may be the same image as the third challenge image CG3.

As an example, in the pre-performance, when the second pre-image JG2 is displayed, the second pre-audio is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the second pre-audio is an audio that allows the player to recognize that the task has not been completed. As an example, the second pre-audio is an audio that allows the player to recognize that a reward will not be obtained. As an example, the second pre-audio is an audio that says "failure." As an example, in the pre-performance, when the third pre-image JG3 is displayed, the third pre-audio is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the third pre-audio is an audio that allows the player to recognize that the task has been completed. As an example, the third pre-audio is an audio that allows the player to recognize that a reward will be obtained. As an example, the third pre-audio is an audio that says "success."

As an example, when the second pre-image JG2 is displayed, the fourth pre-image JG4 may be displayed after the second pre-image JG2 is displayed for a predetermined performance time. As an example, the fourth pre-image JG4 is an image that allows the player to recognize that a win challenge performance will be executed. As an example, the fourth pre-image JG4 is an image that imitates the string of characters "win challenge". The pre-performance ends after displaying the fourth pre-image JG4 for a predetermined performance time. As an example, in the pre-performance, when the fourth pre-image JG4 is displayed, a fourth pre-audio is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the fourth pre-audio is an audio that allows the player to recognize that a win challenge performance will be executed. As an example, the fourth pre-audio is the audio of "win challenge".

In the following description, a pre-performance including the first pre-image JG1, the second pre-image JG2, and the fourth pre-image JG4 may be referred to as a pre-performance according to the first aspect. Also, a pre-performance including the first pre-image JG1 and the third pre-image JG3 may be referred to as a pre-performance according to the second aspect.

The process for executing a specific effect will be described below.
When the sub-CPU 51 inputs both the first special fluctuation start command after being controlled to the high ball entry rate state and the first normal fluctuation start command after being controlled to the high ball entry rate state, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a pre-performance. At this time, if the fluctuation pattern specified from the special fluctuation start command is fluctuation pattern H01 or fluctuation pattern H02, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a pre-performance according to the first mode. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern specified from the special fluctuation start command is fluctuation pattern H03 or fluctuation pattern H04, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a pre-performance according to the second mode.

When the pre-performance according to the first mode ends, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a winning challenge performance. At this time, if the fluctuation pattern identified from the first special fluctuation start command is fluctuation pattern H01, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a winning challenge performance according to the first mode. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern identified from the first special fluctuation start command is fluctuation pattern H02, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a winning challenge performance according to the second mode.

After that, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a winning challenge performance every time a special variable start command capable of identifying the start of the second special game is input until the end condition is established. As an example, when a winning second special game is started, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a winning challenge performance according to the second mode. On the other hand, when a losing second special game is started, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a winning challenge performance according to a performance mode corresponding to the second reserved number. As an example, if the second reserved number is 1 or more, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a winning challenge performance according to the first mode. On the other hand, if the second reserved number is zero, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a winning challenge performance according to the third mode. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the end condition of a series of winning challenge performances is established when a big win opening command is input. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the end condition of the series of winning challenge effects is met when a small winning opening command is input. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the end condition is met when the winning challenge effect according to the third mode is ended. In other words, the winning challenge effect according to the second mode and the winning challenge effect according to the third mode are the winning challenge effects executed last among the winning challenge effects constituting the series of winning challenge effects. On the other hand, the winning challenge effect according to the first mode is the winning challenge effect executed before the last winning challenge effect among the winning challenge effects constituting the series of winning challenge effects. Note that, when the first advance effect ends, if the second reserved number is zero and the first second special game is a losing second special game, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute the winning challenge effect according to the third mode.

When the pre-performance according to the second mode ends, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a stock challenge performance. At this time, if the fluctuation pattern identified from the first normal fluctuation start command is fluctuation pattern H11, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a stock challenge performance according to the first mode. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern identified from the first normal fluctuation start command is fluctuation pattern H12, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a stock challenge performance according to the second mode.

Then, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of presentation devices ES to execute a stock challenge presentation each time a normal variation start command is input until the end condition is met. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of presentation devices ES to execute a stock challenge presentation according to a presentation mode corresponding to the type of normal game. As an example, when a losing normal game is started, the sub-CPU 51 controls the group of presentation devices ES to execute a stock challenge presentation according to the first mode if the normal game is not the second specified number of normal games.

As an example, when a losing regular game is started, if the regular game is the second specified number of times, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a stock challenge performance in a performance mode corresponding to the second reserved number. As an example, if the second reserved number is 1 or more, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a stock challenge performance in a third mode. As an example, if the second reserved number is zero, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a stock challenge performance in a mode corresponding to the type of the second special game being executed. As an example, if a losing second special game is being executed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a stock challenge performance in a fifth mode. As an example, if a winning second special game is being executed, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance device group ES to execute a stock challenge performance in a sixth mode.

As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the end condition of the series of stock challenge effects is met when a big win opening command is input. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the end condition of the series of stock challenge effects is met when a small win opening command is input. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the end condition is met when the stock challenge effect according to the fifth mode is ended. In other words, the stock challenge effect according to the third mode, the stock challenge effect according to the fourth mode, the stock challenge effect according to the fifth mode, and the stock challenge effect according to the sixth mode are stock challenge effects executed last among the stock challenge effects constituting the series of stock challenge effects. On the other hand, the stock challenge effect according to the first mode and the stock challenge effect according to the second mode are stock challenge effects executed before the last stock challenge effect among the stock challenge effects constituting the series of stock challenge effects. In addition, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs the first special fluctuation start command but does not input the first normal fluctuation start command, it controls the performance device group ES to execute the winning challenge effect in the same way as when the pre-effect according to the first mode is ended. On the other hand, if the secondary CPU 51 inputs the first normal fluctuation start command but does not input the first special fluctuation start command, it controls the group of performance devices ES to execute the stock challenge performance, in the same way as when the pre-performance according to the first mode ends.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment configured as described above will now be described.
17 and 18 show an example of the presentation mode of the pachinko gaming machine 10 when it is controlled to a high winning rate state.

As shown in Figures 17(a) and 17(b), when the ball entry rate is controlled to a high ball entry rate state, the execution of both the first special game (second special game) and the first normal game triggers the execution of a pre-effect in the effect device group ES. At this time, the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is assumed to be fluctuation pattern H03 or fluctuation pattern H04. Therefore, the effect device group ES executes a pre-effect according to the second mode.

As shown in Figures 17(c), 17(d), and 17(e), when the pre-performance according to the second mode ends, a series of stock challenge performances are executed in the performance device group ES. In the normal game up to the second specified number of times, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal game is fluctuation pattern H11 (fluctuation pattern H13 from the second time onwards), the stock challenge performance according to the first mode is executed. On the other hand, in the normal game up to the second specified number of times, when the fluctuation pattern of the normal game is fluctuation pattern H12 (fluctuation pattern H14 from the second time onwards), the stock challenge performance according to the second mode is executed.

As shown in FIG. 17(f), in the second specified number of regular games, the stock challenge effect according to the third mode, the stock challenge effect according to the fourth mode, the stock challenge effect according to the fifth mode, or the stock challenge effect according to the sixth mode is executed. Specifically, when the second specified number of regular games is a losing regular game, the stock challenge effect according to the third mode, the stock challenge effect according to the fifth mode, or the stock challenge effect according to the sixth mode is executed. On the other hand, when the second specified number of regular games is a winning regular game, the stock challenge effect according to the fourth mode is executed. Note that this figure illustrates an example in which the stock challenge effect according to the fifth mode or the stock challenge effect according to the sixth mode is executed. After that, when the second specified number of regular games ends, the transition condition is met, and the high winning rate state ends. In other words, when the transition condition is met as a result of the execution of a regular game, the content of the stock challenge effect differs depending on the result of the regular game.

As shown in Figures 18(a) and 18(b), when the ball entry rate is controlled to a high ball entry rate state, the execution of both the first special game (second special game) and the first normal game triggers the execution of a pre-effect in the effect device group ES. At this time, the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is assumed to be fluctuation pattern H01 or fluctuation pattern H02. Therefore, the effect device group ES executes a pre-effect according to the first mode.

As shown in FIG. 18(c), FIG. 18(d), and FIG. 18(e), when the pre-effect of the first mode ends, the effect device group ES executes a series of winning challenge effects. In a special game (second special game) when the second reserved number is 1 or more, if the special game is a losing special game, the winning challenge effect of the first mode is executed. On the other hand, in a special game (second special game) when the second reserved number is 1 or more, if the special game is a winning special game, the winning challenge effect of the second mode is executed. After the winning challenge effect ends, when the first specified number of special games (second special games) ends, the transition condition is met, and the high winning rate state ends. In other words, when the transition condition is met as a result of the execution of a special game (second special game), the content of the winning challenge effect differs depending on the result of the special game (second special game).

As shown in FIG. 18(f), in the special game (second special game) when the second reserved number is zero, a winning challenge presentation according to the second mode or a winning challenge presentation according to the third mode is executed. Specifically, when the special game (second special game) when the second reserved number is zero is a winning special game, a winning challenge presentation according to the second mode is executed. On the other hand, when the special game (second special game) when the second reserved number is zero is a losing special game, a winning challenge presentation according to the third mode is executed. Note that this figure illustrates an example in which a winning challenge presentation according to the third mode is executed.

In this way, when the transition condition is established by the execution of the second specified number of normal games, the pre-effect according to the second mode and the stock challenge effect are executed. On the other hand, when the transition condition is established by the execution of the first specified number of special games (second special games), the pre-effect according to the first mode and the winning challenge effect are executed. In other words, the effect content is different when the transition condition is established by the execution of the normal game and when the transition condition is established by the execution of the special game (second special game). In addition, the pre-effect, the stock challenge effect, and the winning challenge effect are all executed by multiple effect execution units. For this reason, it can be said that there are multiple effect execution units with different effect content when the transition condition is established by the execution of the normal game and when the transition condition is established by the execution of the special game (second special game). On the other hand, in the second performance display device EH2, the performance game is executed regardless of whether the transition condition is established as a result of the execution of a normal game or as a result of the execution of a special game (second special game). In other words, while the performance content of the first performance display device EH1 is different when the transition condition is established as a result of the execution of a normal game and when the transition condition is established as a result of the execution of a special game (second special game), the performance content of the second performance display device EH2 is the same. The performance game in the second performance display device EH2 is an example of a specific performance.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) In this embodiment, the transition condition from the high ball entry rate state may be established when a normal game is executed, or may be established when a special game (second special game) is executed. By providing a plurality of transition conditions as the transition condition from the high ball entry rate state, it is possible to entertain the player as to which transition condition is established in the high ball entry rate state. Furthermore, since the presentation content differs depending on which transition condition is established, different impressions can be given depending on the transition condition that is established. This can increase interest.

(1-2) In addition, in this embodiment, since the performance contents are different in the multiple performance execution units (the first performance display device EH1 and the speaker SP), different impressions can be given more strongly depending on the differences in the transition conditions that are established.

(1-3) On the other hand, the content of the performance on the second performance display device EH2 is the same regardless of which transition condition is met, so the performance on the second performance display device EH2 can be enjoyed regardless of which transition condition is met.

(1-4) In addition, since the content of the specific effect varies depending on the result of the variable game that triggered the establishment of the transition condition, the specific effect can be made more enjoyable.
(1-5) The second specified number of times varies depending on the type of jackpot game. As a result, the expected number of normal win games to be awarded after the end of the jackpot game varies depending on the type of jackpot game. This allows the player to enjoy the difference in transition conditions depending on the type of jackpot game.

(1-6) In particular, in this embodiment, when the second special game is executed, there is a higher expectation that a small win game will be awarded compared to when the first special game is executed. In the small win game, a big win game is awarded when the game ball passes through a specific area. For this reason, the number of times the second special game is executed has a large impact on the expected number of times a big win game will be awarded. For this reason, the fact that the expected number of normal win games awarded after the end of a big win game differs depending on the type of big win game means that the expected number of big win games awarded thereafter differs depending on the type of big win game. Therefore, different game flows can be provided depending on the difference in big win game.

[Second embodiment]
A pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same configurations and controls as those in the already described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description is omitted or simplified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the executable effects include a predetermined effect.

As shown in FIG. 19, there are multiple types of predetermined effects. Specifically, in the predetermined effects, the first effect display device EH1 may display the first effect image EG1 for a predetermined effect time, or the second effect image EG2 for a predetermined effect time. As an example, the first effect image EG1 and the second effect image EG2 are images that suggest the bonus expectation. As an example, the first effect image EG1 and the second effect image EG2 may be images that allow the bonus expectation to be recognized. As an example, the bonus expectation is whether or not a bonus can be acquired, and the expectation of a specific bonus (e.g., a jackpot game) when a bonus can be acquired. As an example, the second effect image EG2 is an image that suggests a higher bonus expectation than the first effect image EG1. As an example, the first effect image EG1 is an image that imitates the character string "Chance". As an example, the second effect image EG2 is an image that imitates the character string "Super Hot".

As an example, in the predetermined performance, when the first performance image EG1 is displayed, the first performance sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, in the predetermined performance, when the second performance image EG2 is displayed, the second performance sound is output from the speaker SP. As an example, the first performance sound and the second performance sound are sounds that suggest the degree of privilege expectation. As an example, the first performance sound and the second performance sound may be sounds that allow the degree of privilege expectation to be recognized. As an example, the second performance sound is a sound that suggests a higher degree of privilege expectation than the first performance sound. As an example, the first performance sound is a sound that says "chance." As an example, the second performance sound is a sound that says "super hot." In the following description, a predetermined performance that includes the first performance image EG1 may be referred to as a predetermined performance according to the first aspect. Also, a predetermined performance that includes the second performance image EG2 may be referred to as a predetermined performance according to the second aspect.

The control for executing a predetermined performance will be described.
As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a special variation start command or a normal variation start command, it executes a predetermined lottery to determine whether or not to execute a predetermined effect. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a predetermined effect with the same lottery probability regardless of whether the special variation start command or the normal variation start command is input. In other words, the selection rate of the predetermined effect (the rate at which the execution of the predetermined effect is determined) is the same when the normal game is executed and when the special game is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the selection rate of the predetermined effect in the first variation game (normal game or second special game) after the high ball entry rate state ends is the same when the transition condition is established as a result of the execution of the normal game and when the transition condition is established as a result of the execution of the special game (second special game).

As an example, when it is decided to execute a predetermined effect, the sub-CPU 51 determines the predetermined effect according to the first mode as the content of the predetermined effect when it inputs a normal fluctuation start command. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute a predetermined effect, the sub-CPU 51 determines the predetermined effect according to the second mode as the content of the predetermined effect when it inputs a special fluctuation start command. In other words, the content of the predetermined effect differs when a normal game is executed and when a special game is executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can be said that the content of the predetermined effect differs between a normal game when the transition condition is not met as a result of the execution of a normal game, and a special game (second special game) when the transition condition is not met as a result of the execution of a special game.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) According to this embodiment, before the transition condition is established, the content of the predetermined effect in the variable game differs depending on which of the normal game and the special game (second special game) is executed, so that a different impression can be given. On the other hand, after the transition condition is established, the selection rate of the predetermined effect in the first variable game after the high ball entry rate state ends is the same regardless of which transition condition is established, so that the superiority or inferiority of the transition condition is not easily felt.

[Third embodiment]
A pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described.
The third embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments in that the timing at which the transition condition is satisfied differs depending on whether the shortening condition is satisfied. This will be described in detail below.

When the main CPU 41 subtracts the value of the second execution counter, it conducts a shortcut lottery and varies the value to be subtracted depending on the result of the shortcut lottery. As an example, when the main CPU 41 subtracts the value of the second execution counter, if the shortcut lottery has not been won, it subtracts 1 from the value of the second execution counter. On the other hand, when the main CPU 41 subtracts the value of the second execution counter, if the shortcut lottery has been won, it subtracts 2 from the value of the second execution counter. Winning the shortcut lottery one or more times is an example of the shortcut condition being met. As a result, in this embodiment, when the shortcut condition is met, the timing at which the transition condition is met is earlier than when the shortcut condition is not met.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(3-1) According to this embodiment, when the shortening condition is satisfied, the timing at which the transition condition is satisfied is brought forward, so that the player can enjoy wondering whether or not the shortening condition is satisfied before the transition condition is satisfied.

The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.
In the second embodiment, the predetermined effect may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, at least one of the contents of the predetermined effect and the selection rate of the predetermined effect may be different between the normal game when the transition condition is not established due to the execution of the normal game and the special game (second special game) when the transition condition is not established due to the execution of the special game (second special game). As an example, at least one of the contents of the predetermined effect and the selection rate of the predetermined effect in the first variable game (normal game or special game) after the high ball entry rate state ends may be the same between the normal game when the transition condition is established due to the execution of the normal game and the special game when the transition condition is established due to the execution of the special game (second special game). In the second embodiment, the selection rate of the predetermined effect is the same in any situation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the content of the predetermined effect may be different in a first situation (either when the transition condition is not satisfied or after the high ball entry rate state has ended), while the content of the predetermined effect may be the same in a second situation (the other when the transition condition is not satisfied or after the high ball entry rate state has ended). Also, for example, the selection rate of the predetermined effect may be different in the first situation (either when the transition condition is not satisfied or after the high ball entry rate state has ended), while the selection rate of the predetermined effect may be the same in the second situation (the other when the transition condition is not satisfied or after the high ball entry rate state has ended).

In addition, for example, a predetermined effect other than the above-mentioned predetermined effect may be executable. The other predetermined effect may be executable in the same variable game as the above-mentioned predetermined effect. In other words, one or more types of predetermined effects may be executable in one variable game.

- In the third embodiment, the shortened lottery was performed as an independent lottery, but this is not limited to the above. The shortened lottery may also serve as another lottery. This allows the result of the shortened lottery to be determined from the result of the other lottery, which increases interest in the result of the other lottery. As an example, the other lottery may be a variation pattern determination lottery. In this case, the selection of a predetermined specific variation pattern corresponds to the shortened condition being met. In other words, when a variation game with a specific variation pattern is executed, the timing at which the transition condition is met is earlier than when a variation game with a specific variation pattern is executed. As an example, the specific variation pattern may be one or more.

- In the third embodiment, the shortened lottery may be a lottery that determines the value of the second execution counter to be subtracted. That is, in the third embodiment, the shortened lottery may result in the value of the second execution counter being subtracted by 1, or the value of the second execution counter being subtracted by 2. In this case, the shortened lottery may result in the value of the second execution counter being subtracted by 3 or more, or may result in the value of the second execution counter being set to zero regardless of the current value of the second execution counter. That is, if the shortened lottery is won, the transition condition may be met.

The initial value of the first execution counter may be equal to or greater than 2. In this case, an abbreviated lottery may be executed to subtract 2 or more from the value of the first execution counter or to set the value of the first execution counter to zero.
The specific effect may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the specific effect may be configured to include any other effect. As an example, the other effect may have the same effect content in some of the effect execution units constituting the effect device group ES when the transition condition is established triggered by the execution of a normal game and when the transition condition is established triggered by the execution of a special game (second special game), while the effect content in other effect execution units may be different. As an example, the other effect may have the same effect content in a plurality of effect execution units constituting a part or all of the effect device group ES when the transition condition is established triggered by the execution of a normal game and when the transition condition is established triggered by the execution of a special game (second special game).

- The ease with which the transition condition from the high ball entry rate state is met may be set arbitrarily. As an example, the rate at which the transition condition is met as a result of the execution of a normal game may be higher than the rate at which the transition condition is met as a result of the execution of a special game (second special game). According to this, the more likely the transition condition is met as a result of the execution of a normal game, the higher the expectation of a jackpot being awarded. As an example, the rate at which the transition condition is met as a result of the execution of a normal game may be the same as the rate at which the transition condition is met as a result of the execution of a special game (second special game), or may be lower than the rate at which the transition condition is met as a result of the execution of a special game (second special game). In this way, the expectation of a jackpot being awarded can be set by arbitrarily setting the ease with which the transition condition is met from the high ball entry rate state.

- The transition condition from the high ball entry rate state may be set arbitrarily. As one example, the transition condition to the high ball entry rate state may be met by a predetermined number of first special games being played. As one example, the transition condition to the high ball entry rate state may be met by a predetermined number of special games (a combination of the first special game and the second special game). As one example, the transition condition to the high ball entry rate state may be met by a predetermined number of variable games (a combination of the first special game, the second special game, and the normal game) being played.

- When the transition condition from the high ball entry rate state is met, a special effect may be executed in the variable game that triggered the condition to be met. As one example, the special effect may be an effect that allows the player to recognize that the transition condition from the high ball entry rate state has been met, or that the transition condition from the high ball entry rate state has been met.

- The content of the specific effect changes according to the fluctuation pattern (which transition condition is met) of the first special game (second special game) after control to the high ball entry rate state, but is not limited to this. As an example, the content of the specific effect may be the same or different regardless of which transition condition is met, and may be the same or different based on the results of a predetermined lottery.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing one or more optional effects. As an example, the optional effect may be an effect executed in one variable game, an effect that can be executed in multiple variable games (so-called pre-reading effect), or an effect during a jackpot game. As an example, the optional effect is executed by one or more components arbitrarily selected from the first effect display device EH1, the second effect display device EH2, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, and components different from these.

- In addition to or instead of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, another jackpot game may be executable. Also, one or more jackpot games arbitrarily selected from the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the other jackpot game may be executable.

- The game state after the end of each jackpot game may be changed as desired. In other words, there may be a jackpot game that is controlled to a low probability low winning rate state after the end of the jackpot game, there may be a jackpot game that is controlled to a high probability low winning rate state after the end of the jackpot game, there may be a jackpot game that is controlled to a low probability high winning rate state after the end of the jackpot game, and there may be a jackpot game that is controlled to a high probability high winning rate state after the end of the jackpot game.

- The first performance display device EH1 may be configured in combination with a movable body configured to be able to perform a specified operation. The first performance display device EH1 may be provided on the game board YB, or on the mounting frame 11b.

- The second performance display device EH2 may be configured in combination with a movable body configured to enable a specified movement. The second performance display device EH2 may be provided on the game board YB or on the mounting frame 11b.

The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order in which the hold condition is established.
The pachinko game machine 10 may adopt a specification that provides a high probability state until the next big win game, a specification that provides a high probability state until a fall lottery is won (so-called fall specification), or a specification that provides a high probability state until a specified number of variable games are completed (so-called ST specification). The high probability state is a state in which it is easier to win a big win in a win lottery than the normal big win probability (normal big win probability). In other words, in the high probability state, the big win probability is higher than the normal big win probability. The pachinko game machine 10 may adopt a specification that provides a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area (so-called V-type probability specification). The pachinko game machine 10 may be a specification that combines the fall specification and the V-type probability specification. The pachinko game machine 10 may be a specification that combines the ST specification and the V-type probability specification.

- The winning lottery for the special symbol may be changed as desired. As an example, the winning lottery for the second special symbol may be set so that a winning (big win or small win) is guaranteed. In this case, the second reserved number can be said to be the number of big win games that are reserved for execution.

The special symbol winning lottery does not have to include the small winning lottery. In this case, the opportunity to win the big win game is limited to winning the big win in the winning lottery.
The special symbol winning lottery does not have to include the big win lottery. In this case, the opportunity for the big win game to be awarded is limited to winning a small win in the winning lottery and then the game ball passing through a specific area in the small win game that is awarded.

・The variation pattern of the special symbols may be changed as desired.
The winning lottery for the normal symbol may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, in a high ball entry rate state, the winning lottery may be always won. In this case, the winning lottery for the normal symbol may be omitted, and in a high ball entry rate state, a special privilege (normal winning game) may be awarded when a game ball enters the first ball entry port.

・The normal pattern variation pattern may be changed as desired.
The timing of the execution of the special effect may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the special effect may be executed during the execution of a big win game. In this case, the content of the special effect may be different depending on the type of the variable game on hold.

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

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have the sub-substrate 50 as a sub-general control substrate, and may also have a first display control substrate that specializes in controlling the first performance display device EH1, a second display control substrate that specializes in controlling the second performance display device EH2, a light emission control substrate that specializes in controlling the decorative lamp LA, and a sound control substrate that specializes in controlling the speaker SP, in addition to the sub-substrate 50. Such a sub-general control substrate and substrates that control other performances may be included in the sub-substrate. In addition, in an embodiment, the main CPU 41 and the sub-CPU 51 may be mounted on a single substrate. Furthermore, the first display control substrate, second display control substrate, light emission control substrate, and sound control substrate may be combined in any manner to form a single or multiple substrates.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(Note I) A gaming machine capable of executing a first variation game in response to a gaming ball entering a first ball entry port, and executing a second variation game in response to a gaming ball entering a second ball entry port, the gaming machine comprising: a state control unit capable of control to a specific gaming state; and an effect execution unit that executes an effect, the specific gaming state being ended when a transition condition is satisfied, the transition condition being satisfied in one case when the first variation game is executed, and in another case when the second variation game is executed, the effect includes a specific effect that can be executed in the variation game in which the transition condition is satisfied, and the content of the specific effect differs between when the transition condition is satisfied in response to the execution of the first variation game and when the transition condition is satisfied in response to the execution of the second variation game.

(Note B) A gaming machine capable of executing a first variable game when a gaming ball enters a first ball entrance and executing a second variable game when a gaming ball enters a second ball entrance, the gaming machine is equipped with a state control unit capable of controlling to a specific gaming state and a performance execution unit that executes a performance, the specific gaming state is ended when a transition condition is satisfied, the transition condition is satisfied when the first variable game is executed and when the second variable game is executed, the performance includes a specific performance that can be executed in the variable game in which the transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming machine has a plurality of performance execution units in which the performance content of the specific performance differs when the transition condition is satisfied when the first variable game is executed and when the transition condition is satisfied when the second variable game is executed.

(Appendix C) A gaming machine capable of executing a first variable game when a gaming ball enters a first ball entrance and a second variable game when a gaming ball enters a second ball entrance, the gaming machine is equipped with a state control unit capable of controlling to a specific gaming state and a performance execution unit that executes a performance, the specific gaming state is ended when a transition condition is satisfied, the transition condition is satisfied when the first variable game is executed and when the second variable game is executed, the performance includes a specific performance that can be executed in the variable game in which the transition condition is satisfied, the performance execution unit includes a first performance execution unit and a second performance execution unit different from the first performance execution unit, and the performance content of the specific performance in the first performance execution unit is different when the transition condition is satisfied when the first variable game is executed and when the transition condition is satisfied when the second variable game is executed, while the performance content of the specific performance in the second performance execution unit is the same.

(Appendix D) A gaming machine capable of executing a first variable game when a gaming ball enters a first ball entrance and executing a second variable game when a gaming ball enters a second ball entrance, the gaming machine is equipped with a state control unit capable of controlling to a specific gaming state and a performance execution unit that executes a performance, the specific gaming state is ended when a transition condition is satisfied, the transition condition is satisfied when the first variable game is executed and when the second variable game is executed, the performance includes a variable game in which the transition condition is satisfied. A gaming machine in which there is a specific effect that can be executed in a certain mode, and the content of the specific effect differs when the transition condition is established triggered by the execution of the first variation game and when the transition condition is established triggered by the execution of the second variation game, and when the transition condition is established triggered by the execution of the first variation game, the content of the specific effect differs depending on the result of the first variation game, and when the transition condition is established triggered by the execution of the second variation game, the content of the specific effect differs depending on the result of the second variation game.

(Note E) A gaming machine capable of executing a first variable game when a gaming ball enters a first ball entrance and executing a second variable game when a gaming ball enters a second ball entrance, the gaming machine comprising: a state control unit capable of controlling to a specific gaming state; and a performance execution unit that executes a performance, the specific gaming state is ended when a transition condition is satisfied, the transition condition being satisfied when the first variable game is executed and when the second variable game is executed, the performance includes a specific performance that can be executed in the variable game in which the transition condition is satisfied, the content of the specific performance is different when the transition condition is satisfied when the first variable game is executed and when the transition condition is satisfied when the second variable game is executed, and when a shortened condition is satisfied, the timing of the transition condition being satisfied is earlier than when the shortened condition is not satisfied.

(Note F) A gaming machine capable of executing a first variation game among the variation games when a gaming ball enters a first ball entrance and executing a second variation game among the variation games when a gaming ball enters a second ball entrance, the gaming machine is equipped with a state control unit capable of controlling to a specific gaming state and an effect execution unit that executes an effect, the specific gaming state is ended when a transition condition is satisfied, the transition condition is satisfied when the first variation game is executed and when the second variation game is executed, the effect includes a predetermined effect and a specific effect, one or more types of the predetermined effect can be executed in the variation game, the specific effect is an effect that can be executed in the variation game in which the transition condition is satisfied, and the first variation game is ended when the first variation game is executed. At least one of the presentation contents of the predetermined presentation and the selection rate of the predetermined presentation is different between the first variation game when the transition condition is not satisfied and the second variation game when the transition condition is not satisfied due to the execution of the second variation game, the presentation contents of the specific presentation are different between when the transition condition is satisfied due to the execution of the first variation game and when the transition condition is satisfied due to the execution of the second variation game, and at least one of the presentation contents of the predetermined presentation and the selection rate of the predetermined presentation in the first variation game after the specific game state ends is the same between when the transition condition is satisfied due to the execution of the first variation game and when the transition condition is satisfied due to the execution of the second variation game.

AC1...Normal actuator AC2...First special actuator AC3...Second special actuator AC4...Distribution actuator CG1...First challenge image CG2...Second challenge image CG3...Third challenge image CG4...Fourth challenge image EG1...First performance image EG2...Second performance image EH1...First performance display device EH2...Second performance display device ES...Performance device group H01...Fluctuation pattern H02...Fluctuation pattern H03...Fluctuation pattern H04...Fluctuation pattern H11...Fluctuation pattern H12...Fluctuation pattern H13...Fluctuation pattern H14...Fluctuation pattern HD...Launch handle JG1...First advance image JG2...Second advance image JG3...Third advance image JG4...Fourth advance image LA...Decorative lamp R1...Display area R2...Display area SE1...First start sensor SE2...Second start sensor SE3...First count sensor SE4...Second count sensor SE5...Specific sensor SE6...Gate sensor SG1...First stock image SG2...Second stock image SG3...Third stock image SG4...Fourth stock image SG5...Fifth stock image SG6...Sixth stock image SP...Speaker YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb...Display window YBc...Firing passage YBd...Anti-return valve ZA...First big win symbol Za...First small win symbol ZB...Second big win symbol Zb...Second small win symbol Zc...Third small win symbol 10...Pachinko game machine 11...Frame body 11a...Outer frame 11b...Mounting frame 12...First start hole 13...Second start hole 13a...Normal opening and closing piece 14...First big prize opening 14a...First special opening piece 15...Second big prize opening 15a...Second special opening piece 17...Gate 17a...Gate opening 18...Out opening 19a...First special symbol display device 19b...Second special symbol display device 19c...First reserved display device 19d...Second reserved display device 19e...Normal symbol display device 40...Main board 41...Main CPU 42...Main ROM 43...Main RAM 44...Random number generation circuit 50...Sub-board 51...Sub-CPU 52...Sub-ROM 53...Sub-RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a normal variation game among the variation games when a gaming ball enters a first ball entrance and capable of executing a special variation game among the variation games when a gaming ball enters a second ball entrance,
A state control unit capable of controlling the game to a specific game state;
A performance execution unit that executes a performance,
The specific gaming state ends when a transition condition is met,
The transition condition may be established when a first number of normal variation games are played, or when a second number of special variation games are played.
The effects include predetermined effects and specific effects,
In the variable game, one or more types of the predetermined effects can be executed,
The specific effect is an effect that can be executed in a variable game in which the transition condition is satisfied,
At least one of the content of the predetermined effect and the selection rate of the predetermined effect is different between the normal variation game when the transition condition is not established as a result of the execution of the normal variation game and the special variation game when the transition condition is not established as a result of the execution of the special variation game,
The content of the specific effect is different when the transition condition is established as a result of the execution of the normal variation game and when the transition condition is established as a result of the execution of the special variation game.
When the transition condition is established as a trigger for the normal variation game being executed and when the transition condition is established as a trigger for the special variation game being executed, at least one of the content of the predetermined effect in the first variation game after the specific gaming state has ended and the selection rate of the predetermined effect is the same;
Depending on the result of the normal variable game, a specific state is created in which it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second ball entrance, or a specific state is created in which the game ball can enter the second ball entrance;
In the specific gaming state, the gaming machine is more likely to enter the specific state than in a predetermined gaming state .

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