JP7705657B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, have effects (hereinafter referred to as special effects) that indicate that some kind of effect will be executed and the timing of that execution. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a special effect is used to display the time until some kind of effect is executed, according to the execution timing of that effect.

JP 2013-140 A

However, in this type of gaming machine, the more execution timings of effects suggested to be executed by special effects (hereinafter referred to as specific effects), the more types of time displayed by the special effects will be, and this can lead to a risk of control becoming complicated. Today, there is a demand to prevent the control for executing special effects from becoming complicated.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem includes an effect execution means that executes an effect, and an effect control means that controls the effect execution means, and the effects include a specific effect and a special effect that suggests the execution of the specific effect, and the special effect has a first state and a second state, and the specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect, and when a specific special effect is executed, a first timing arrives when a specific time has elapsed after the special effect changes from the first state to the second state, and the first specific effect is executed in response to the arrival of the first timing, and and when the second specific performance is executed, the second specific performance is triggered by the arrival of a second timing that is later than the first timing, the first specific performance and the second specific performance are configured to include at least a display performance, the display performance that constitutes the first specific performance is a display performance that is capable of displaying the same image as the display performance that constitutes the second specific performance, the special performance ends when the specific timing arrives after changing to the second state, the specific timing is at least later than the first timing, and when the first specific performance is executed, the execution of the special performance is restricted .

The present invention makes it possible to prevent the control required to execute special effects from becoming complicated.

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 a presentation aspect of a specific presentation. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation mode of a special effect. 13A to 13C are diagrams showing an example of a presentation form of a special presentation. A figure showing an example of the timing of execution of specific effects, special effects, and special effects. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing examples of how specific effects and special effects are executed. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing an example of a special effect and a mode of execution of the special effect.

An 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. The 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 music, a human voice, a sound effect, etc. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is capable of executing light-emitting effects. Light-emitting effects are effects in which a light-emitting body (not shown) built into the decorative lamp LA lights up, flashes, and goes out.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a launch handle HD. The launch handle HD is a member that is operated when launching a gaming ball. As an example, the launch handle HD is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with an effect button BT. The effect button BT is configured to include a single operable part (operation unit). As an example, the effect button BT is configured to include a button-shaped operation unit that can be pressed. The effect button BT is an example of an operation means.

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 approximately in 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 as a static display. 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 special pattern 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 as a static display. 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 special patterns include a jackpot pattern as a jackpot display result, and a loss pattern as a loss display result. If a jackpot is won in the winning lottery for each special symbol, the jackpot symbol will be displayed frozen in a special game. After that, the jackpot game will be awarded after the special game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed frozen has ended. A jackpot 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 normal pattern as a static display. The normal pattern is a pattern for notifying 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 as a static display in the normal pattern variable game. After that, the normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal pattern variable game in which the normal winning pattern is displayed as a static display.

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. 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 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 is equipped with a performance display device EH. The performance display device EH has a display area R. The display area R is an area capable of displaying an image as information. The performance display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the display area R can be viewed through the display window YBb. As an example, the performance display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The performance display device EH is capable of executing a display performance. The display performance is a performance that displays a specific object as an image. For example, the specific object is a performance pattern, a character, a landscape, a letter, a number, a symbol, etc. The performance display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are each a performance device capable of executing a performance. The performance display device EH, 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 performance display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. The performance device group ES is an example of a performance execution means that executes a performance.

As an example, the display effects in the effect display device EH 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 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 according to the special patterns 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 effect game displays a jackpot pattern combination in a static manner. When a losing pattern is displayed in a special game, the effect game displays a losing pattern combination in a static manner. Hereinafter, the first special game and the effect game executed corresponding to it are collectively referred to as the "first variation game". Also, the second special game and the effect game executed corresponding to it are collectively referred to as the "second variation 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 symbols are temporarily displayed in the left and right pattern rows among the performance symbols, and the performance symbols in the middle pattern row among the performance symbols continue 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 when a game ball enters. The winning holes include at least a first start hole 12, a second start hole 13, and a large prize hole 14. The first start hole 12 is a winning hole through which a game ball enters when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the start conditions for the first variable game are met. The first start hole 12 is located below the performance display device EH, 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 variable 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 means 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 port 13 is a so-called "normal electric device."

The big prize opening 14 is an opening through which the game balls enter when the conditions for awarding the prize balls are met. The big prize opening 14 is located at the lower right of the performance display device EH. The big prize opening 14 is provided with a special opening/closing piece 14a, which is, for example, door-shaped. The big prize opening 14 is closed to prevent game balls from entering when a big prize game is not awarded. The big prize opening 14 is opened to allow game balls to enter or to make it easier for game balls to enter when a big prize game is awarded. The game board YB is provided with a special actuator AC2 (see FIG. 3) as a means for operating the special opening/closing piece 14a. As an example, the special actuator AC2 is a solenoid. The game board YB is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3). The count sensor SE3 is a sensor that detects game balls that enter the big prize opening 14.

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 big prize opening 14. 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 SE4 (see FIG. 3). The gate sensor SE4 is a sensor that detects game balls that have entered the gate opening 17a. The gate sensor SE4 is a sensor that detects game balls passing through the gate 17. The gate 17 is an entry opening through which game balls enter when the starting conditions for the 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. An outlet 18 is formed in the game area YBa. The outlet 18 is an inlet for collecting (discharging) game balls that have not entered the first start port 12, the second start port 13, or the big prize port 14 from the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a movable body K capable of a predetermined operation. The movable body K can execute a moving performance. The moving performance is a performance that moves the movable body K. As an example, there are multiple movable bodies K. As an example, there are two movable bodies K. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a movable actuator KA as a means for operating each movable body K (shown in FIG. 3). Each movable body K can be displaced from an original position P0 to a performance position P1 by the movable actuator KA. Also, each movable body K can be displaced from a performance position P1 to an original position P0 by the movable actuator KA. As an example, the movable actuator KA is a stepping motor. Each movable body K operates by transmitting the power of one movable actuator KA through a power transmission mechanism (for example, a gear mechanism) not shown. As an example, each movable body K operates in connection with the movable actuator KA. In the following description, when there is no need to distinguish between each movable body K, it is simply referred to as a "movable body K".

As an example, the movable body K can be displaced between the original position P0 and the performance position P1. The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with an original position sensor GS (shown in FIG. 3) that detects that the movable body K is located at the original position P0. As an example, the original position sensor GS is a photosensor. The original position P0 is a position where the movable body K is located at the upper part of the game board YB and at the lower part of the game board YB. The performance position P1 is a position where the movable body K is located closer to the center of the display window YBb than when it is located at the original position P0. A part of the movable body K is not visible when viewed from the front when located at the original position P0. All or almost all of the movable body K is visible when viewed from the front when located at the performance position P1. A part of the movable body K covers a part of the display area R of the performance display device EH when located at the original position P0. All or almost all of the movable body K covers all or almost all of the display area R of the performance display device EH when located at the performance position P1. In other words, when the movable body K is located at the performance position P1, the display area R of the performance display device EH is invisible or difficult to see. The movable body K is an example of a performance device that constitutes the performance device group ES. In other words, the performance device group ES may include the movable body K.

Next, the big win game will be described.
As an example, in a jackpot game, an opening performance is executed first. The opening performance is a performance that allows the start of a jackpot game to be recognized. As an example, the opening performance is executed for a predetermined opening time. In a jackpot game, a round game is executed after the opening time has elapsed. In a round game, the jackpot winning hole 14 is opened. A round game is executed a predetermined number of times. 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, the jackpot winning hole 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round performance is executed. In a jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending performance is executed. The ending performance is a performance that allows the end of a jackpot game to be recognized. As an example, the ending presentation is executed for a predetermined ending time, and the big win game is ended with the lapse of the ending time.

The functions of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will now be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a probability fluctuation function (hereinafter referred to as the probability fluctuation function).
The probability variable function is a function for varying the probability of winning a jackpot in a special pattern winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot probability). The pachinko game machine 10 has two states of different jackpot probabilities: a low probability state in which the probability variable function is not activated, and a high probability state in which the probability variable function is activated. The high probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low probability state. In other words, in the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state. The high probability state is advantageous for the player because it makes it easier to win a jackpot in a special pattern winning lottery. The high probability state is what is known as a "probability variable state (probability variable state)."

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 is not activated, and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assistance function is activated, 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 advantageous for the player (easy ball entry state) because it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 13.

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 to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal pattern. The normal pattern fluctuation time shortening control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game compared to when the ball entry rate is low. 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 that changes the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than when the ball entry rate is low. 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 that makes the total opening time of the second starting hole 13 in one normal winning game longer than when the ball entry rate is low. 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 the second start port 13 in one normal winning game longer than when the ball entry rate is low.

The high ball scoring rate state may be achieved by combining a fourth ball scoring assistance control, which will be described next. The fourth ball scoring assistance 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 scoring rate state. When special symbol fluctuation time shortening control is performed, the high ball scoring rate state becomes a special symbol fluctuation time shortening state (time shortening state), while the low ball scoring rate state becomes a special symbol non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-time shortening state).

The game state in the pachinko game machine 10 is determined by a combination of whether or not the probability bonus function is activated and whether or not the ball entry assistance function is activated. In the following explanation, a game state that is a low probability state and a low ball entry rate state is referred to as a "low probability non-time-saving state." A game state that is a high probability state and a low ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high probability non-time-saving state." A game state that is a low probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "low probability time-saving state." A game state that is a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high probability time-saving 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 a sub-board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal (control command) can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50. The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub-board 50. The sub-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 multiple types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation time from when the fluctuation game starts to when it ends. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content (presentation content) of the fluctuation game. There are jackpot fluctuation patterns and miss fluctuation patterns. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a jackpot pattern combination after a reach presentation in a presentation game. The miss fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation content that finally stops and displays a miss pattern combination after a reach presentation or without a reach presentation in a presentation 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 count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main CPU 41 can input each detection signal output by each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 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 and the special actuator AC2. 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 big prize opening 14 by controlling the operation of the special actuator AC2.

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 the presentation. The sub-ROM 52 stores the sub-control program and a judgment value used in a predetermined lottery. The sub-ROM 52 stores display presentation data used for display presentation, light-emitting presentation data used for light-emitting presentation, and sound presentation data used for sound presentation. 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 includes a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by a 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 capable of generating hardware random numbers by the random number generation circuit.

The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the performance display device EH. The sub-CPU 51 can control the display contents in the display area R of the performance display device EH. The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-CPU 51 can control the output contents of the speaker SP. The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-CPU 51 can control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the movable actuator KA. The sub-CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the operation of the movable body K by controlling the operation of the movable actuator KA. The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the original position sensor GS. The sub-CPU 51 can input a detection signal output by the original position sensor GS when it detects the movable body K. The sub-CPU 51 is an example of a performance control means that controls the performance device group ES as a performance execution means. The sub-substrate 50 is connected to the performance button BT. The sub-CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the performance button BT.

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, every 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 judges whether the game ball has entered the first start hole 12 based on whether 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 judges whether 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 adds 1 to the first reserved number to update it. In this way, the reservation condition of the first special game can be met when the first reserved number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1. Next, 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 (hereinafter referred to as a first reserved number command) that can identify the first reserved number after the addition in the output buffer. As an example, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 when the output condition is met. As an example, each time an output condition is satisfied, one control command is output to the sub-board 50. As an example, the output condition is satisfied every predetermined control period (for example, 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 determining a winning special pattern, winning pattern random numbers used to determine a winning pattern, and variation pattern random numbers used to determine a variation pattern. 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 number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number 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 condition of the first special game is 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 adds 1 to the second reserved number to update it. 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 reservation 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 (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won. The main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state.

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 a plurality of 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. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the variation content that finally displays the jackpot symbol combination after passing through the NR presentation in the presentation game. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the variation content that finally displays the jackpot symbol combination after passing through the SR presentation in the presentation game.

If the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a miss variation process. In the miss variation process, the main CPU 41 determines a miss pattern to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a predetermined miss pattern as a miss pattern to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one miss variation pattern from a plurality of miss variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines one miss 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. As an example, the miss variation pattern includes a miss variation pattern that specifies a variation content that finally stops and displays a miss pattern combination in a performance game without going through a reach performance. As an example, the miss variation pattern includes a miss variation pattern that specifies a variation content that finally stops and displays a miss pattern combination in a performance game after going through an NR performance. As an example, there is a loss variation pattern that specifies the variation content in a presentation game that goes through an SR presentation and ultimately stops and displays a losing symbol combination.

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 of 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 of 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 of 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 processing 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 obtains the random number information that was 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 obtained random number information to perform a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability that corresponds to the current probability state.

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 jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main CPU 41 determines a loss symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a predetermined loss symbol as a loss symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one loss variation pattern from 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. In the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process, the main CPU 41 stores a variation start command in the output buffer. The 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 variation start command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (jackpot symbol or loss symbol) determined in each variation process. As an example, the fluctuation start command is a different control command when the fluctuation process of the first special game is executed and when the fluctuation process of the second special game is executed. 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 is possible to identify 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. As described above, the main CPU 41 is configured to execute the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process, thereby holding a lottery when a game ball enters the start hole.

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. 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. The main CPU 41 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

As an example, there are a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game based on a first jackpot pattern. The second jackpot game is a jackpot game based on a second jackpot pattern that is different from the first jackpot pattern.

First, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of identifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. The opening command is a control command that instructs the execution of an opening performance. As an example, the opening command may include information capable of identifying the type of jackpot game. When the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 opens the large prize winning port 14 by controlling the special actuator AC2 using the opening control data for the identified 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. A number condition and a time condition are set as the end condition for each round game. As an example, the number condition for each round of play is that 10 game balls enter the big prize opening 14. As an example, the time condition for each round of play is that 29 seconds must elapse.

The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereafter referred to as a round command) capable of identifying the start of a jackpot round of play each time a round of play is started. When the final round of play ends, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereafter referred to as an ending start command) capable of identifying the start of the ending time. When the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereafter referred to as an ending end command) capable of identifying the elapse of the ending time. In this way, the winning game (jackpot game) is executed in response to winning (jackpot) in the winning lottery.

The game state transition process for transitioning the game state will be described.
The game state transition process includes a probability transition process for transitioning the probability state, and a winning rate transition process for transitioning the winning rate state. As an example, the game state transition process is executed after the end of the big win game process. As an example, in the game state transition process, the winning rate transition process and the probability transition process are executed in this order.

First, the goal scoring rate transition process will be described.
In the ball entry rate transition process, the main CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main RAM 43 when the first or second jackpot game ends. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the state to a high ball entry rate state when the first or second jackpot game ends. The main CPU 41 counts the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game by updating the value of the execution counter stored in the main RAM 43 every time the special game is started after the end of the second jackpot game. The main CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main RAM 43 when the final game ends. The final game is the special game when the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of times of operation. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the state to a low ball entry rate state when the special game that has been activated ends after the end of the second jackpot game. The main CPU 41 does not clear the operation flag after the first big win game ends until the next big win game is awarded. When the main CPU 41 starts a big win game and the operation flag is set, the main CPU 41 clears the operation flag. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the game to a low ball entry rate state during the big win game.

Next, the probability transition process will be described.
In the probability transition process, the main CPU 41 sets a high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the first jackpot game ends. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a high probability state when the first jackpot game ends. The main CPU 41 does not erase the probability change flag after the first jackpot game ends until the next jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 does not set a high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the second jackpot game ends. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a low probability state when the second jackpot game ends. When the main CPU 41 starts a jackpot game and the high probability flag is set, the main CPU 41 erases the high probability flag. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a low probability state during a jackpot game.

By the probability transition process and the winning rate transition process, after the first jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state and a high winning rate state. In other words, after the first jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a high probability time-saving state. Also, after the second jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low probability state and a high winning rate state. After that, when the special game of the second operation ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low winning rate state. In other words, after the second jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low probability time-saving state, and then, triggered by the end of the special game of the second operation, is controlled to a low probability non-time-saving state.

In this way, the main CPU 41 can control the game state to be advantageous to the player when the big win game ends. In other words, the pachinko game machine 10 can execute a variable game based on the result of the winning lottery, and after the variable game ends, a game state advantageous to the player is provided based on the result of the winning lottery.

As an example, when the 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 game state. That is, there are state designation commands that can identify a low-probability non-time-shortening state, a state designation command that can identify a low-probability time-shortening state, a state designation command that can identify a high-probability non-time-shortening state, and a state designation command that can identify a high-probability time-shortening state. As an example, when power supply is started, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a state designation command that can identify the current game state.

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 gaming ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the gaming 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 for the normal reserved number 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 for determining winning normal symbols, and winning symbol random numbers used to determine normal symbols. 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 satisfied. 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 satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. If the start condition of the normal game is satisfied, 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 obtains 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 a winning random number identified from the obtained 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 winning rate state. As an example, the normal win probability in a high winning rate state is 1 or approximately 1. As an example, the normal win probability in a low winning rate state is zero or approximately 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 state of the winning rate. As an example, when the current winning rate state is a low winning rate state, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern that specifies a longer variation time compared to 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 lottery to determine the variation pattern for the normal game, and determine the variation pattern from among the plurality of normal variation patterns. After determining the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol 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 the variable display of a predetermined 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 normal pattern display device 19e to stop displaying the normal pattern determined in the normal pattern start process.

The normal winning game process will now be described.
The normal win game process is a process for awarding a normal win game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays the normal win symbol in the normal game, the main CPU 41 executes the normal win game process after the normal game ends. The main CPU 41 opens the second start hole 13 by controlling the normal actuator AC1 using the opening control data corresponding to the normal win symbol determined in the normal symbol start process.

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 the special game during the execution of the special game. When the secondary CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, it controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game.

The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the performance game based on the variation start command. The sub-CPU 51 determines the symbol combination of the jackpot when the jackpot symbol can be specified from the variation start command. As an example, the symbol combination of the jackpot 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 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 variation start command.

The sub-CPU 51 determines the specific variation content (performance content) of the performance game based on the variation pattern. The sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to start displaying the variation of the performance patterns in each pattern row based on the determined variation content. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 starts the performance game.

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 when an end-of-variation command is input. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 may stop and display the symbol combination in a confirmed state when a variation time set in a variation pattern elapses. In this case, the end-of-variation command may be omitted. Note that if the end-of-variation command is input after the start of the presentation game and before a specified timing arrives, the sub-CPU 51 stops and displays the symbol combination in a confirmed state when the end-of-variation command is input. The sub-CPU 51 is an example of a variation game execution means that executes a variation game.

Next, various effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As an example, the effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 include specific effects, special effects, and special effects that suggest the execution of specific effects or special effects.

First, the specific effects will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, as an example, the specific performance is a moving performance by a movable body K. As an example, the specific performance is a performance in which the movable body K moves from the original position P0 to the performance position P1, stops at the performance position P1 for a predetermined stopping time, and then moves from the performance position P1 to the original position P0. As an example, in the specific performance, the time (estimated time) it takes for the movable body K to move from the original position P0 to the performance position P1 is 0.2 seconds. Also, as an example, the stopping time of the specific performance is 3 seconds. Also, as an example, the time (estimated time) it takes for the movable body K to move from the performance position P1 to the original position P0 is 0.8 seconds. In other words, the total performance time (estimated performance time) of the specific performance is 4 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 5, as an example, the special effect is an operation effect by the effect button BT. As an example, the special effect may include a display effect in which a button image Gb is displayed on the effect display device EH. As an example, the button image Gb is an image imitating the effect button BT. As an example, the special effect may include a display effect in which an effect image Ge is displayed on the effect display device EH for a predetermined effect time triggered by the effect button BT being operated during the operation acceptance period of the effect button BT. As an example, the effect image Ge is an image imitating the character string "chance". As an example, the operation acceptance period in the special effect is at least a part of the period in which the button image Gb is displayed. As an example, the operation acceptance period in the special effect ends when a first end condition in which a predetermined acceptance time has elapsed or a second end condition in which the effect button BT is operated is met. As an example, the acceptance time of the operation acceptance period of the special effect is 2 seconds. As an example, the display of the button image Gb ends when the first end condition or the second end condition is met. In other words, the display of the button image Gb will cease when the operation acceptance period ends.

Next, the special effects will be described.
As an example, the special effect is a display effect by the effect display device EH. As an example, the special effect is an effect that suggests the timing of execution of some effect (specific effect and special effect). As an example, the special effect is a so-called "timer effect". In other words, the special effect is an effect that suggests the remaining time until the timing of execution of a specific effect or a special effect arrives. As an example, the special effect has a first mode and a second mode. As an example, the special effect is an effect that changes from the first mode to the second mode. As an example, the special effect is an effect that progresses from the first stage as the first mode to the second stage as the second mode. As an example, the first stage of the special effect suggests or notifies the timing of progression to the second stage. As an example, the first stage of the special effect suggests or notifies the remaining time until the timing of progression to the second stage arrives.

As shown in Figures 6(a) and 6(b), as an example, in the first stage of the special effect, a timer image Gt is displayed on the effect display device EH. The timer image Gt is an image that notifies the player of the remaining time until the timing to progress to the second stage of the special effect arrives. As an example, the remaining time until the timing to progress to the second stage arrives at the time when the first stage of the special effect begins is a specific time. As an example, the specific time is 10 seconds. As an example, in the first stage of the special effect, the "remaining time until the timing to progress to the second stage" notified by the timer image Gt is counted down. In other words, the special effect can be said to be an effect that notifies the timing status of a specific time.

As shown in FIG. 6(c), as an example, in the second stage of the special effect, a timer image Gt is displayed on the effect display device EH for a predetermined display time. As described above, the timer image Gt is an image that notifies the user of the remaining time until the timing to proceed to the second stage of the special effect arrives. Therefore, in the second stage of the special effect, the remaining time notified by the timer image Gt displayed on the effect display device EH is zero. In other words, in the second stage of the special effect, a timer image Gt is displayed on the effect display device EH for a predetermined display time to notify the user that the remaining time is zero. As an example, the display time of the timer image Gt in the second stage of the special effect is 3.5 seconds. In other words, the special effect ends when the display time (3.5 seconds) has elapsed after the specific time has elapsed. The timing at which the display time (3.5 seconds) has elapsed corresponds to the specific timing.

Next, a specific effect lottery process for determining whether or not each of the above effects is to be executed and, if executed, the execution mode will be described.
As an example, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a fluctuation start command, it executes a performance lottery process. In the performance lottery process, it determines whether or not to execute a specific performance or a special performance. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a specific performance or a special performance so that the probability of winning is higher when it has been decided to execute a specific performance or a special performance than when it has not been decided to execute a specific performance (when it has been decided not to execute a specific performance). As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a specific performance or a special performance based on the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation start command and the type of special symbol. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 is more likely to determine the execution of a specific performance or a special performance when executing a performance game including an SR performance than when executing a performance game not including an SR performance. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 is more likely to determine the execution of a specific performance or a special performance when executing a performance game including an NR performance than when executing a performance game not including either an NR performance or an SR performance. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 is more likely to determine the execution of a specific effect or a special effect when the type of special symbol is a winning symbol, compared to when the type of special symbol is a losing symbol. If the execution of a specific effect is not determined (if the execution of a specific effect is determined), the sub-CPU 51 does not determine the execution of a special effect (determines not to execute a special effect). After that, the sub-CPU 51 ends the specific effect lottery process.

When it is decided to execute a specific effect or a special effect, the sub-CPU 51 decides whether to execute a specific effect or a special effect. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 decides whether to execute a specific effect or a special effect so that the probability of winning is higher when it is decided to execute a specific effect than when it is decided to execute a special effect. When it is decided to execute a specific effect, the sub-CPU 51 decides the execution timing of the specific effect. As an example, the execution timing of the specific effect includes a first timing, a second timing after the first timing, and a third timing after the second timing. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 decides the execution timing of the specific effect so that the probability of winning is higher when the specific effect is executed triggered by the arrival of the first timing than when the specific effect is executed triggered by the arrival of the second timing. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution timing of the special effect so that the probability of a big win is higher when the special effect is executed in response to the arrival of the second timing than when the special effect is executed in response to the arrival of the third timing.

When it is decided to execute a special effect, the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution timing of the special effect. As an example, the execution timing of the special effect includes a fourth timing and a fifth timing that is later than the fourth timing. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines the execution timing of the special effect so that the probability of a jackpot is higher when the special effect is executed in response to the arrival of the fourth timing than when the special effect is executed in response to the arrival of the fifth timing.

When the timing to execute a specific effect has been determined, or when the timing to execute a special effect has been determined, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a special effect. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a special effect so that the likelihood of a jackpot is higher when it has been decided to execute a special effect, compared to when it has not been decided to execute a special effect (when it has been decided not to execute a special effect). When it has not been decided to execute a special effect (when it has been decided not to execute a special effect), the sub-CPU 51 ends the specific effect lottery process.

Next, we will explain the specific effect execution process for executing the effect that was decided to be executed in the specific effect lottery process. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 executes the specific effect execution process when the specific effect lottery process is completed.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the specific effect execution process, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the timing to execute the special effect has arrived when the first time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. When the execution of the special effect has been decided in the specific effect lottery process, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to execute the special effect when the timing to execute the special effect has arrived. As an example, the first time is 1 second. After that, the sub-CPU 51 advances the special effect from the first stage to the second stage when the timing to advance to the second stage of the special effect arrives. Specifically, the sub-CPU 51 stops the countdown of the remaining time notified by the timer image Gt, and controls the effect display device EH to display the timer image Gt notifying that the remaining time is zero over the display time. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 times a specific time with the start of the special effect, and determines that the timing to advance to the second stage of the special effect has arrived when the specific time has elapsed. In other words, the secondary CPU 51 can measure a specific time when a specific timing arrives.

In the specific effect execution process, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the fourth timing has arrived when the second time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the second time is the same as the sum of the first time and the specific time (11 seconds). In other words, as an example, the fourth timing is the same as the timing of progression to the second stage of the special effect. If the sub-CPU 51 has determined in the specific effect lottery process that a special effect is to be executed at the fourth timing, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to execute the special effect when the fourth timing arrives. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the button image Gb when the fourth timing arrives. In addition, the sub-CPU 51 starts the operation acceptance period of the effect button BT when the fourth timing arrives. The sub-CPU 51 ends the operation acceptance period of the effect button BT when the first end condition is satisfied (the acceptance time has elapsed) or the second end condition is satisfied (the effect button BT is operated during the operation acceptance period). In addition, the sub-CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the effect image Ge instead of the button image Gb for the duration of the effect time when the first end condition is satisfied or the second end condition is satisfied.

In the specific performance execution process, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the first timing has arrived when the third time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the third time is longer than the sum of the first time and the specific time. In other words, as an example, the first timing is a timing later than the timing of progression to the second stage of the special performance. As an example, the third time is shorter than the sum of the first time, the specific time, and the display time (3.5 seconds). In other words, as an example, the specific timing (the timing of the end of the special performance) is a timing later than the first timing. As an example, the third time is 12.5 seconds. If the sub-CPU 51 has determined in the specific performance lottery process that the specific performance is to be executed at the first timing, the sub-CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to execute the specific performance when the first timing arrives. In other words, the sub-CPU 51 controls the movable body K to operate when the first timing arrives. Specifically, when the first timing arrives, the sub-CPU 51 displaces the movable body K from the original position P0 to the performance position P1, stops it at the performance position P1 for a predetermined stop time, and then displaces it from the performance position P1 to the original position P0.

In the specific effect execution process, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the fifth timing has arrived when the fourth time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the fourth time is a time later than the sum of the first time and the specific time. In other words, as an example, the fifth timing is a time later than the timing at which the special effect progresses to the second stage. As an example, the fourth time is the same as the third time (12.5 seconds). If the sub-CPU 51 has determined in the specific effect lottery process that a special effect is to be executed at the fifth timing, it controls the effect display device EH to execute a special effect when the fifth timing arrives.

In the specific effect execution process, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the second timing has arrived when the fifth time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the fifth time is longer than the fourth time. That is, as an example, the second timing is even later than the first timing, which is later than the timing of progression to the second stage of the special effect. As an example, the fifth time is 14 seconds. If the sub-CPU 51 has determined in the specific effect lottery process that the specific effect is to be executed at the second timing, it controls the effect display device EH to execute the specific effect when the second timing arrives.

In the specific effect execution process, the sub-CPU 51 determines that the third timing has arrived when the sixth hour has elapsed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the sixth hour is longer than the sum of the first hour and the performance time of the special effect. In other words, as an example, the third timing is the timing after the special effect ends. As an example, the sixth hour is 15 seconds. If the sub-CPU 51 has determined in the specific effect lottery process that a specific effect is to be executed at the third timing, it controls the performance display device EH to execute the specific effect when the third timing arrives.

In this way, the first timing and the second timing arrive in the period from when the special effect changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) until the special effect ends. On the other hand, the third timing arrives after the special effect ends. Also, the fourth timing and the fifth timing arrive in the period from when the special effect changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) until the special effect ends.

Next, an example of a specific execution mode of specific effects and special effects will be described.
8(a) and 8(b) show the execution mode when a special effect is executed. When a first time has elapsed since the start of the variable game, the effect display device EH can execute a special effect. Specifically, the effect display device EH counts down the remaining time until the timing to advance to the second stage of the special effect. Thereafter, when the timing to advance to the second stage of the special effect arrives, the effect display device EH stops the countdown of the remaining time until the timing to advance to the second stage of the special effect, and displays a timer image Gt to notify that the remaining time is zero.

Figure 8 (c) shows a situation in which a specific performance is executed when the first timing arrives after the special performance has progressed to the second stage. At this time, the execution of the specific performance displaces the movable body K from the original position P0 to the performance position P1. As described above, when the movable body K is located at the performance position P1, the movable body K entirely or almost entirely covers the display area R of the performance display device EH, making the display area R of the performance display device EH invisible or difficult to see. Here, the first timing is before the end timing of the special performance. Therefore, although the timer image Gt continues to be displayed on the performance display device EH, the timer image Gt is invisible or difficult to see when viewed from the front. In other words, when the specific performance is executed, the movable body K limits the indication or notification of the timing status of the specific time in the special performance.

Figure 8 (d) shows a situation in which, after the special effect has progressed to the second stage, a specific effect is executed when the second timing arrives. At this time, the specific effect is executed, and the movable body K is displaced from the original position P0 to the effect position P1. Here, the second timing is before the end timing of the special effect. Therefore, although the timer image Gt continues to be displayed on the effect display device EH, the timer image Gt is invisible or difficult to see when viewed from the front.

Figures 8(e) and 8(f) show the situation when, after the special effect has progressed to the second stage, a specific effect is executed when the third timing arrives. At this time, the specific effect is executed, and the movable body K is displaced from the original position P0 to the effect position P1. Here, the third timing is after the end timing of the special effect. Therefore, at the timing when the movable body K is displaced from the original position P0 to the effect position P1, the display of the timer image Gt has ended on the effect display device EH.

In this way, when a specified special performance is executed, there are times when the specific performance is executed triggered by the arrival of the first timing after the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage), and times when the specific performance is executed triggered by the arrival of the second timing that is later than the first timing. In addition, when a specified special performance is executed, there are times when the specific performance is executed triggered by the arrival of the third timing that is later than the second timing after the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage). As described above, the timing at which the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) is the same as the timing at which the specific time has elapsed in the case where a specific time is measured triggered by the arrival of a specified timing. For this reason, when a specific time is measured based on the arrival of a predetermined timing, there are times when a specific effect is executed based on the arrival of a first timing after the specific time has elapsed, and times when a specific effect is executed based on the arrival of a second timing that is later than the first timing. Similarly, when a specific time is measured based on the arrival of a predetermined timing, there are times when a specific effect is executed based on the arrival of a third timing that is later than the second timing after the specific time has elapsed. And since the expected probability of a jackpot for a specific effect differs depending on the execution timing, it can be said that the expected probability of a jackpot for a specific effect differs depending on the time from the elapse of the specific time to the execution of the specific effect.

Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the special effects and the special effects will be described.
9(a) and 9(b) show the execution mode when a special effect is executed. When a first time has elapsed since the start of the variable game, the effect display device EH can execute a special effect. Specifically, the effect display device EH counts down the time remaining until the timing for progressing to the second stage of the special effect. Thereafter, when the timing for progressing to the second stage of the special effect arrives, the effect display device EH stops the countdown of the time remaining until the timing for progressing to the second stage of the special effect, and displays a timer image Gt indicating that the remaining time is zero.

Figure 9 (c) shows the situation when the special effect is executed when the fourth timing has passed as the special effect progresses to the second stage. As described above, the timing of the special effect progressing to the second stage and the fourth timing are the same. In other words, the timing of the special effect progressing to the second stage and the timing of the special effect being executed at the fourth timing are the same. Here, the performance time of the special effect in the second stage is longer than the reception time of the operation reception period of the special effect. Therefore, even if the operation reception period of the special effect ends due to the satisfaction of either the first end condition or the second end condition, the performance image Ge is displayed on the performance display device EH during the execution of the special effect (see Figure 9 (e)).

Figure 9 (d) shows a situation in which a special effect is executed when the fifth timing has passed after the special effect has progressed to the second stage. As described above, the timing at which the special effect advances to the second stage is the point at which 11 seconds (second time) have passed since the start of the variable game. The fifth timing is the point at which 12.5 seconds (fourth time) have passed since the start of the variable game. In other words, the special effect at the fifth timing is executed when 1.5 seconds have passed after the special effect advances to the second stage. Here, the performance time of the special effect at the second stage is 3.5 seconds. Therefore, when the special effect at the fifth timing starts, the remaining performance time of the special effect at the second stage is 2 seconds (3.5 seconds - 1.5 seconds). In other words, when the special effect at the fifth timing starts, the remaining performance time of the special effect at the second stage is the same as the reception time of the operation reception period of the special effect. Therefore, if the operation acceptance period for the special effect ends when the first end condition is met, the effect image Ge is displayed on the effect display device EH at the timing when the special effect ends (see FIG. 9(f)). On the other hand, if the operation acceptance period for the special effect ends when the second end condition is met, the effect image Ge is displayed on the effect display device EH while the special effect is being executed (see FIG. 9(e)).

In this way, when a specified special effect is executed, there are times when the special effect is executed triggered by the arrival of the fourth timing after the special effect changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage), and times when the special effect is executed triggered by the arrival of the fifth timing, which is later than the fourth timing. In other words, when a specific time is measured triggered by the arrival of a specified timing, there are times when the special effect is executed triggered by the arrival of the fourth timing when the specific time has elapsed, and times when the special effect is executed triggered by the arrival of the fifth timing, which is later than the fourth timing. And since the special effect has a different chance of winning depending on the execution timing, it can be said that the special effect has a different chance of winning depending on the time from the elapse of the specific time to when the special effect is executed.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) In this embodiment, the special effect can suggest the execution timing of specific effects with different execution timings. In such a case, the more execution timings of the specific effects, the more types of time are suggested (displayed) by the special effects, which may result in complicated control. Today, it is desired to suppress the control for executing the special effects from becoming complicated. In this situation, in this embodiment, for specific effects with different execution timings, the time from when the special effect changes from the first state (first stage) to the second state (second stage) until the execution timing arrives is made different. In other words, in this embodiment, for specific effects with different execution timings, the timing at which the special effect changes from the first state (first stage) to the second state (second stage) is made common. This makes it possible to suppress the control for executing the special effects from becoming complicated.

(2) In this embodiment, the first timing and the second timing arrive in the period from when the special effect changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) until the special effect ends. As a result, the specific effect starts during the execution of the special effect in either case where the specific effect is executed in response to the arrival of the first timing after the special effect changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) or where the specific effect is executed in response to the arrival of the second timing. Therefore, the player can be given the impression that the specific effect has been executed by changing the special effect to the second mode (second stage).

(3) On the other hand, since the third timing arrives after the special effect has ended, the specific effect at the third timing is executed after the special effect has ended. However, since the specific effect is also executed when the first timing arrives, it is possible to prevent the impression that the specific effect has been executed from being worsened by the special effect changing to the second mode (second stage).

(4) In this embodiment, for specific effects with different execution timings, the execution timing can be suggested by timing the specific time. In such a case, it was necessary to vary the timing for starting to time the specific time or the length of the specific time depending on the execution timing of the specific effect, which could result in cumbersome control for timing the specific time. Today, it is desirable to prevent the control for timing the specific time from becoming complicated. In this situation, in this embodiment, for specific effects with different execution timings, the time from the passage of the specific time to the arrival of the execution timing is made different. In other words, in this embodiment, the timing for timing the specific time and the specific time to be timed are the same for specific effects with different execution timings. This makes it possible to prevent the control for timing the specific time from becoming complicated.

(5) The likelihood of a big win varies depending on the time between the lapse of the specific time and the execution of the specific effect. This allows the player to focus their attention on the time between the lapse of the specific time and the execution of the specific effect.

(6) When a specific effect is executed, the movable body K limits the indication or notification of the timing status of the specific time in the special effect. According to this, when a specific effect is executed at the first timing, the specific effect limits the indication or notification of the timing status of the specific time, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the special effect being executed on the display means after the start of the specific effect.

(7) In this embodiment, for special effects with different execution timings, the time from when the special effect changes from the first state (first stage) to the second state (second stage) until the execution timing arrives is made different. In other words, in this embodiment, for special effects with different execution timings, the timing at which the special effect changes from the first state (first stage) to the second state (second stage) is made the same. This makes it possible to prevent the control for executing the special effects from becoming complicated.

(8) In this embodiment, the fourth timing and the fifth timing of the special effect arrive in the period from when the special effect changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) until the special effect ends. As a result, in either case where the special effect is executed in response to the arrival of the fourth timing after the special effect changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) and the special effect is executed in response to the arrival of the fifth timing, the specific effect starts during the execution of the special effect. Therefore, the player can be given the impression that the special effect has been executed by changing the special effect to the second mode (second stage).

(9) In particular, the fourth timing occurs when the special effect progresses from the first stage to the second stage. Therefore, the special effect at the fourth timing can give the player a stronger impression that it has been executed by changing the special effect to the second mode (second stage).

(10) In this embodiment, for special effects with different execution timings, the time from the passage of the specific time until the arrival of the execution timing is made different. In other words, in this embodiment, for special effects with different execution timings, the timing for timing the specific time and the specific time to be measured are the same. This makes it possible to prevent the control for timing the specific time from becoming complicated.

(11) The likelihood of a big win varies depending on the time between the lapse of a specific time and the execution of the special effect. This allows the player to focus their attention on the time between the lapse of a specific time and the execution of the special effect.

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.
The specific effect may be changed as desired. As an example, the specific effect may include a display effect, a sound effect, and a light-emitting effect in addition to or instead of the moving effect. That is, the specific effect may include one or more effects selected arbitrarily from the moving effect, the display effect, the sound effect, and the light-emitting effect. Also, as an example, the specific effect may include an operation effect. That is, as an example, the specific effect may be an effect in which a moving effect is executed by operating the effect button BT during the operation acceptance period.

- As an example, the timing for executing a specific effect may include another timing in addition to or instead of the first timing, the second timing, and the third timing. As an example, the other timing may be before the timing for progressing to the second stage of the special effect, may be the same as the timing for progressing, may be after the timing for progressing, or may be after the end of the special effect. Also, as an example, there may be multiple other timings, and each of the multiple other timings may be arbitrarily selected from the above timings.

- The jackpot expectation of a specific effect may be changed as desired. As one example, the jackpot expectation of a specific effect at a first timing may be higher than the jackpot expectation of a specific effect at a second timing, and may be higher than the jackpot expectation of a specific effect at a third timing. As one example, the jackpot expectation of a specific effect at a second timing may be higher than the jackpot expectation of a specific effect at a third timing. As one example, the jackpot expectation of a specific effect may be the same regardless of the execution timing.

- The special effects may be changed as desired. As an example, the special effects may include sound effects, light-emitting effects, and movement effects in addition to or instead of the operation effects and display effects. In other words, the special effects may include one or more effects selected as desired from the operation effects, display effects, sound effects, light-emitting effects, and movement effects.

- As an example, the timing for executing the special effect may include another timing in addition to or instead of the first timing and the second timing. As an example, the other timing may be before the timing for progressing to the second stage of the special effect, may be the same as the timing for progressing, may be after the timing for progressing, or may be after the end of the special effect. Also, as an example, there may be multiple other timings, and each of the multiple other timings may be arbitrarily selected from the above timings.

- The jackpot expectation of the special effects may be changed as desired. As one example, the jackpot expectation of the specific effect at the fourth timing may be higher than the jackpot expectation of the specific effect at the fifth timing. As one example, the jackpot expectation of the special effects may be the same regardless of the execution timing.

- The special effects may be changed as desired. As an example, the special effects may include sound effects, light-emitting effects, and movable effects in addition to or instead of the display effects. In other words, the special effects may include one or more effects selected as desired from the display effects, sound effects, light-emitting effects, and movable effects. Also, as an example, the special effects may include operation effects. As an example, the special effects may suggest or notify the timing at which a certain effect will be executed by operating the effect button BT during the operation acceptance period.

- In the first stage of the special effect, an image may be displayed that suggests the timing to progress to the second stage. As one example, the image suggesting the timing to progress to the second stage is an image that imitates a gauge that suggests the timing to progress to the second stage. In other words, the special effect may be an effect that suggests the timing status of a specific time.

- The special effect may not change from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage). As an example, the special effect of the second mode may be executed without going through the special effect of the first mode. In this case, the special effect of the second mode may be an effect that suggests or notifies that the timing for executing some effect has arrived. As an example, the special effect of the first mode may end without changing to the special effect of the second mode. In this case, the special effect of the first mode may be an effect that suggests or notifies that the timing for executing some effect has arrived after a predetermined period of time (after a specific time has passed).

- It may be possible to execute a special effect different from the special effect in the above embodiment. As an example, the special effect and the other special effect may differ in at least one of the start timing and the timing of progression from the first stage to the second stage. As an example, the special effect and the other special effect may differ in the type of effect that suggests the execution timing. Specifically, the special effect may be an effect that suggests the execution of a specific effect, while the other special effect may be an effect that suggests the execution of a special effect. As an example, the effect whose execution timing is suggested by the other special effect may be one type or multiple types. As an example, the execution timing of the effect whose execution timing is suggested by the other special effect may be one or multiple. As an example, the rate at which the specific effect is executed (the expected execution rate of the specific effect) may differ between when the special effect is executed and when the other special effect is executed.

- The first timing, the second timing, the third timing, the fourth timing, and the fifth timing may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the first timing may be later than the second timing, or later than the third timing. As an example, the first timing may be earlier than the fourth timing, may be the same as the fourth timing, may be earlier than the fifth timing, or may be later than the fifth timing. As an example, the second timing may be later than the third timing, may be earlier than the fourth timing, may be the same as the fourth timing, may be earlier than the fifth timing, or may be the same as the fifth timing. As an example, the third timing may be earlier than the fourth timing, may be the same as the fourth timing, may be earlier than the fifth timing, or may be the same as the fifth timing. As an example, the fourth timing may be later than the fifth timing.

- The components forming the performance device group ES as a performance execution means may be changed as desired. Specifically, the performance device group ES may be formed by one or more components selected as desired from the performance display device EH, decorative lamps LA, speakers SP, movable body K, and components different from these.

- The effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include other effects in addition to or instead of the specific effects, special effects, and special effects. In other words, the effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include one or more effects arbitrarily selected from the specific effects, special effects, special effects, and other effects. As an example, the other effect may be an effect whose execution timing is suggested by the special effect, or may be an effect that suggests the execution timing of some effect (specific effects and special effects).

- 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 status after each jackpot game may be changed as desired.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with an operation means other than the effect button BT.
The performance display device EH is not limited to being configured to include one display unit capable of displaying various images, and may be configured to include multiple display units. The performance display device EH may be configured in combination with a movable body configured to be able to perform a predetermined operation. A part or all of the one or more display units that make up the performance display device EH may be provided on the game board YB, or may be provided on the mounting frame 11b.

The first variation game and the second variation game may be executed in the order in which the hold condition is met.
The pachinko gaming 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 pachinko gaming 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 gaming machine 10 may be a specification that combines the fall specification and the V-type probability specification. The pachinko gaming 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 include a lottery for a small win in addition to a lottery for a big win. If a small win is won in the winning lottery, a small win game (winning game) is awarded after the special game ends. A small win is one example of a win. As an example, the high-probability non-time-saving state may be a state in which the number (frequency) of times a small win is won per unit time or the number (frequency) of times a small win game is awarded per unit time is increased compared to the low-probability non-time-saving state (so-called small win rush specification). In other words, the high-probability non-time-saving state may be a state in which the specific number of balls is likely to increase.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may adopt a specification classified as the second type, also known as the "wing type" or "airplane type." In this type of pachinko gaming machine, when a gaming ball enters the starting hole, the opening and closing blades (opening and closing members) of the ball entry device (big prize entry hole) open, and the gaming ball that entered the ball entry device enters the special prize hole, generating a big win game.

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 as desired.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have the sub-substrate 50 as a sub-general control substrate, and may also have a display control substrate that specializes in controlling the performance display device EH, a light emission control substrate that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps LA, and a sound control substrate that specializes in controlling the speaker SP, separate from the sub-substrate 50. Such a sub-general control substrate and substrates that control other performances may also be included as a sub-substrate. In an embodiment, the main CPU 41 and the sub-CPU 51 may be mounted on a single substrate. The display control substrate, light emission control substrate, and sound control substrate may also 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 comprising an effect execution means for executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, wherein the effects include a specific effect and a special effect which suggests the execution of the specific effect, wherein the special effect has a first state and a second state, and when a specific special effect is executed, there are two times when the specific effect is executed in response to the arrival of a first timing after the special effect changes from the first state to the second state, and when the specific effect is executed in response to the arrival of a second timing which is later than the first timing.

(Note B) The gaming machine described in Note (A) in which the first timing and the second timing occur during the period from when the special effect changes from the first mode to the second mode until when the special effect ends.

(Appendix C) When a specific special effect is executed, the specific effect may be executed when a third timing occurs after the second timing occurs after the special effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, and the first timing occurs during the period from when the special effect changes from the first mode to the second mode to when the special effect ends, while the third timing occurs after the special effect ends. A gaming machine as described in appendix (A) or appendix (B).

(Appendix 2) A gaming machine comprising: a performance execution means for executing a performance; and a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, wherein the performance control means is capable of timing a specific time when a predetermined timing is reached; and when timing the specific time when the predetermined timing is reached, after the specific time has elapsed, there are two times when the specific performance is executed when a first timing is reached, and when a second timing that is later than the first timing is reached.

(Appendix E) A gaming machine as described in Appendix (II) in which the specific effect has a different expected probability of winning depending on the time from when the specific time has elapsed to when the specific effect is executed.
(Appendix (F)) A gaming machine as described in Appendix (D) or (E), wherein the effect execution means includes at least a display means for displaying information and a movable body, and the effect includes a special effect which suggests or notifies the timing status of the specific time by the display means, and the special effect ends when a specific timing arrives after the specific time has elapsed, and the specific timing is at least later than the first timing, and the specific effect includes an effect in which the movable body operates, and when the specific effect is executed, the suggestion or notification of the timing status of the specific time in the special effect is limited by the movable body.

AC1...Normal actuator AC2...Special actuator BT...Performance button EH...Performance display device ES...Performance device group Gb...Button image Ge...Performance image GS...Original position sensor Gt...Timer image HD...Launch handle K...Movable body KA...Movable actuator LA...Decorative lamp P0...Original position P1...Performance position R...Display area SE1...First start sensor SE2...Second start sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SP...Speaker YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb...Display window YBc...Launch passage YBd...Anti-return valve 10...Pachinko game machine 11...Frame body 11a...Outer frame 11b...Mounting frame 12...First start port 13...Second start port 13a...Normal opening/closing piece 14...Big prize port 14a...Special opening/closing piece 17...Gate 17a...Gate opening 18...Outlet 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 performance execution means for executing a performance;
A performance control means for controlling the performance execution means,
The effects include specific effects and special effects that suggest the execution of the specific effects,
The special effects include a first mode and a second mode,
The specific performance includes a first specific performance and a second specific performance,
When a predetermined special performance is executed, after the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode, a first timing arrives when a predetermined time has elapsed, and the first specific performance is executed upon the arrival of the first timing, and the second specific performance is executed upon the arrival of a second timing that is later than the first timing.
The first specific effect and the second specific effect are configured to include at least a display effect, and the display effect constituting the first specific effect is a display effect capable of displaying the same image as the display effect constituting the second specific effect,
The special effect ends when a specific timing arrives after the change to the second mode,
the specific timing is at least later than the first timing,
When the first specific performance is executed, execution of the special performance is restricted .

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