JP2014087521A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve game property in a game machine.SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine 1, when first lottery to be performed based on the passage of a game ball on a predetermined area is won, a first opening/closing member for opening/closing a second ball inlet is opened for a longer opening time or a shorter opening time. When second lottery to be performed based on the entrance of a game ball in a first ball inlet is won, a probability is allowed to be higher to select a first jackpot game state where a shorter time is set as the opening time of a second opening/closing member for opening/closing a third ball inlet. When third lottery to be performed based on the entrance of a game ball in the second ball inlet is won, a probability is allowed to be higher to select a second jackpot game state where a longer time is set as the opening time of the second opening/closing member. When the second jackpot game state is generated, extension control to extend the opening time of the first opening/closing member is started. When the first jackpot game state is generated, extension control is not started.

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of entrances provided in a game area, and a game machine that executes a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state triggered by the entrance of a game ball to each entrance About.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that has a plurality of entrances provided in a game area and executes a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit gaming state is caused when a game ball enters each entrance. (See Patent Document 1).
This gaming machine has a predetermined area where game balls can pass in a game area where game balls flow down, and a first start port (entrance port) and a second start port (entrance where each game ball can enter). A first moving piece that opens and closes the second start opening, and a second movable piece that opens and closes the large winning opening.
In this gaming machine, it is possible to always enter a game ball into the first starting port. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery executed when the game ball passes through the predetermined area is won, the first movable piece is released, and the game ball can enter the second starting port. In addition, when winning a jackpot lottery executed when a game ball enters each starting port, a jackpot is generated in which a round game that opens the second movable piece is executed. And when a big hit is generated, a prize ball is paid out according to the game ball entering the big prize opening.
In particular, in this gaming machine, as a big win, a small hit and a short hit (hereinafter collectively referred to as “per short release”) in which the opening time of the second movable piece in the round game is relatively short, and round games Is set to a long opening per unit time in which the opening time of the second movable piece is a relatively long time.
Then, a jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as “first jackpot lottery”) executed when a game ball enters the first starting opening and a game ball entering the second starting opening is executed. In the jackpot lottery performed (hereinafter referred to as “second jackpot lottery”), the probability of winning for each short opening and each long opening is different, thereby improving the gameability.

JP 2012-10802 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the gameability is lowered.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the probability of winning per long opening is set higher than the probability of winning per short opening particularly in the first big winning lottery in the high probability gaming state in which the winning probability of the big winning lottery is improved. .
Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, in the high probability gaming state, there is a high possibility that a lot of prize balls can be obtained due to the occurrence per long opening based on the first big hit lottery. As a result, the significance of aiming to enter the second start port for the player is reduced, and consequently, the significance of obtaining the opportunity for the normal symbol lottery by passing the game ball through the predetermined area is reduced.
Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, the significance of the normal symbol lottery is lowered, and there is a possibility that the gaming property is lowered.
An object of the present invention is to improve game playability in a gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a game machine having a game area in which a launched game ball flows down, and a game ball that can flow into each of the game areas. 1 entrance, 2nd entrance and 3rd entrance, a predetermined area where game balls flowing down the game area can pass, and entrance of game balls into the second entrance are not allowed. A first opening / closing member capable of being displaced between a closed state enabling the game ball and an open state allowing the game ball to enter, and a close preventing the game ball from entering the third entrance A second openable / closable member that is displaceable between a state and an open state that allows a game ball to enter, and a first lottery executed when the game ball passes through the predetermined area The entrance opening game in which the first opening / closing member is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed. When the first lottery means for determining the occurrence of the entrance opening game state and the second lottery executed when the game ball enters the first entrance is won, the second opening / closing member The second lottery means for determining the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state in which a round game in which the game is displaced from the closed state to the opened state is executed, and the game ball is entered into the second entrance is triggered. The third lottery means for determining the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state when the third lottery is won, and the jackpot to be generated from a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states when the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined A first type selection means for selecting a type of gaming state, and a entrance opening game to be generated from a plurality of types of entrance opening gaming states when occurrence of the entrance opening gaming state is determined Select state type When the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined, the second type selection means is executed during a period from the end of the jackpot gaming state to the next occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. Lottery probability setting means for setting each winning probability of the lottery and the third lottery to a first probability or a second probability higher than the first probability, and the first opening / closing member in the entrance opening game An opening time extension control means for executing an opening time extension control which is extended as compared with a case where the first opening / closing member opening time, which is an opening time, is not executed, and a game to the third entrance A prize ball payout control means for executing a prize ball payout operation in response to the entry of a ball, wherein the lottery probability setting means has a winning probability of the second lottery and a winning probability of the third lottery. To synchronize, the second lottery and Each winning probability of the third lottery is set, and when the second jackpot gaming state is generated, the release time extension control means releases the second jackpot gaming state in accordance with the end of the second jackpot gaming state. When time extension control is started and the first jackpot gaming state is generated, the opening time extension control is not started in response to the end of the first jackpot gaming state, and the plurality of types of jackpot gaming The state includes a first jackpot gaming state in which a second opening / closing member opening time which is an opening time of the second opening / closing member in the round game is set to a first second opening / closing member opening time, and the second opening / closing game A second jackpot gaming state in which a member opening time is set to a second second opening / closing member opening time longer than the first second opening / closing member opening time, and the first type selection means includes: Based on the second lottery When the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined, the first jackpot gaming state is selected with a higher probability than the probability of selecting the second jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot gaming is based on the third lottery. When the occurrence of a state is determined, the second jackpot gaming state is selected with a higher probability than the probability of selecting the first jackpot gaming state, and the plurality of types of entrance opening gaming states include: The first entrance opening game state in which the first opening / closing member opening time is set to the first first opening / closing member opening time, and the first opening / closing member opening time is the first first opening / closing member opening time. A second entrance opening gaming state set to a longer second first opening / closing member opening time, and the second type selection means determines the second entrance opening gaming state. The first entry with a probability higher than the probability of selection And selects an open gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the first invention, when winning a lottery (second lottery or third lottery) executed by entering the game ball into the first entrance or the second entrance, It is determined that the jackpot gaming state in which the second opening / closing member is in the open state is generated, and the gaming ball is allowed to enter the third entrance by causing the jackpot gaming state to occur. And a prize ball can be acquired according to the entrance of the game ball to the 3rd entrance. In addition, when the first lottery executed by the passing of the predetermined area by the game ball is won, the entrance opening game state in which the first opening / closing member is opened is generated, and the entrance opening game When the state is generated, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second entrance.

In particular, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, when the second lottery executed when triggered by entering the first entrance is won, the second jackpot gaming state (second relatively long second) The first jackpot gaming state (the jackpot gaming state related to the relatively short second opening / closing member opening time) is generated with a probability higher than the probability that the jackpot gaming state related to the opening / closing member opening time) will occur.
On the other hand, when winning the third lottery executed by entering the second entrance, the second jackpot gaming state has a higher probability than the probability that the first jackpot gaming state will occur. Is born.
As a result, regardless of the currently set winning probability of the second lottery, if the second lottery is won, it is unlikely that the second jackpot gaming state will be generated. The chance of being acquired is reduced. On the other hand, regardless of the currently set winning probability of the third lottery, if the third lottery is won, the second jackpot gaming state is likely to occur, and thus, a large number of winning balls are obtained. The possibility of being able to be increased.
Therefore, the player aims to win a game ball at the second entrance in order to obtain more prize balls regardless of the winning probability of the second lottery and the third lottery currently set. Trying to get the first lottery opportunity.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the significance of the first lottery, and it is possible to improve gaming properties.

In the gaming machine according to the first invention, when the second jackpot gaming state occurs, the first opening / closing member that opens and closes the second entrance after the second jackpot gaming state ends. Opening time extension control in which the opening time (first opening / closing member opening time) is extended is started.
As a result, during the period in which the opening time extension control is executed, the possibility that the game ball enters the second entrance is improved. The possibility of winning the third lottery is improved.
Therefore, when the second jackpot gaming state is generated, the second jackpot gaming state based on the third lottery is likely to occur again after the end of the second jackpot gaming state. The possibility that the second jackpot gaming state is continuously generated can be increased.
On the other hand, when the first jackpot gaming state is generated, the opening time extension control is not started after the end of the first jackpot gaming state.
Therefore, in order to obtain more prize balls, the player tries to obtain a chance of the first lottery with the aim of winning the game ball at the second entrance. Therefore, the significance of the first lottery can be further improved.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the first opening / closing member opening time is relatively short as the entrance opening game state that occurs when the first lottery is won. A first entrance opening game state that is set for time, and a second entrance opening game state that is set for a second first opening and closing member release time that is relatively long. ,have.
As a result, when the second entrance opening game state is generated, more game balls are stored in the second entrance port than when the first entrance opening game state is generated. As a result, the possibility of winning the third lottery executed with the entrance to the second entrance is increased.
Therefore, the player plays the game while hoping that the second entrance opening game state is generated in order to make more game balls enter the second entrance. Therefore, it is possible to further improve game playability.
Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, when the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the second lottery, from the end of the jackpot gaming state until the next jackpot gaming state is created The winning probability of the third lottery executed during the period is set to the first probability (low probability) or the second probability (high probability).
Thereby, every time the second lottery is won, the winning probability of the third lottery after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set again to the first probability or the second probability.
If the first lottery is won when the winning probability of the third lottery is set to the second probability, the first lottery is set when the winning probability of the third lottery is set to the first probability. The possibility that the second jackpot gaming state is generated is higher than that in the case where the lottery is won, and therefore, the possibility that a large number of prize balls can be obtained is increased.
Therefore, when a player plays a game aiming to win the first lottery, the player pays attention to the time of winning the first lottery, and the winning probability of the third lottery is set to the second probability. Aiming to win the first lottery when it is being held, it tries to get the first lottery opportunity. Therefore, it is possible to further improve game playability.

As described above, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, when the opening time extension control is not executed, the player allows the game ball to pass through the predetermined area and the game ball to the first entrance. Play games aiming to enter.
That is, even if the second lottery executed based on the entrance of the game ball to the first entrance is won, there is a high possibility that the first jackpot gaming state will be generated, so that a prize ball is obtained. Since the release extension control is not started after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the possibility of winning the third lottery is not improved.
Therefore, the second lottery has only a significance for obtaining an opportunity to change the winning probability of the third lottery executed based on the game ball entering the second entrance to a high probability or a low probability. become.
Thereby, when the opening time extension control is not executed, the player wins the first lottery executed based on the passing of the predetermined area by the game ball, and opens and closes the second entrance. The game is played mainly for the purpose of causing the entrance opening state in which the opening and closing member is opened.
At this time, in order to obtain more opportunities for the third lottery, the player sets the second entrance opening that is set to the second first opening / closing member opening time that is relatively long. It would be desirable for an open gaming state to occur. In addition, in order to increase the possibility that the player will win the third lottery, when the winning probability of the third lottery is set to the second probability (high probability), the game entrance state is generated. Would want to be done.
Then, when winning the third lottery executed based on the game ball entering the second entrance, there is a high possibility that the second jackpot gaming state will occur, so a prize ball is obtained. In addition, since the opening extension control is started after the end of the second jackpot gaming state, the possibility of winning the third lottery again becomes high.
As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to improve the gaming property.

  Here, the game area 30 described later corresponds to the game area. The game board 10 described later corresponds to the game board. The first starting opening 51 described later corresponds to the first entrance. The second starting port 52 described later corresponds to the second entrance. The third winning entrance corresponds to a special winning entrance 53 described later. The predetermined area corresponds to a first start gate or a second start gate 42 described later. A first opening / closing member 52a described later corresponds to the first opening / closing member. The second opening / closing member 53a described later corresponds to the second opening / closing member. As the first lottery, a normal symbol lottery described later is applicable. The first lottery means corresponds to a main controller 200 (step S105 and step S106) described later. The second lottery corresponds to a first special symbol lottery described later. The second lottery means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S102 and step S103) described later. As the third lottery, a second special symbol lottery described later is applicable. The third lottery means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S102 and step S103) described later. The first type selection means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S304) described later. The lottery probability setting means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S406) described later. The open time extension control means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S313 and step S408) described later. As the opening time extension control, the time reduction control described later corresponds. The second type selection means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S604) described later. The first entrance opening game state corresponds to “1 per common figure” to be described later. The second entrance opening game state corresponds to “2 per ordinary figure” described later. As a prize ball payout control means, a payout control device 400 described later corresponds. As the entrance opening game, a game per common figure described later corresponds. As the entrance opening game state, a game state per a later-described game corresponds.

A gaming machine according to a second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the first type selection means determines that the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the second lottery, The first jackpot gaming state is selected, and when the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the third lottery, the second jackpot gaming state is selected.
In the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, when the second lottery executed when triggered by entering the first entrance is won, the first jackpot gaming state is generated and the second entrance When winning the third lottery executed in response to entering the ball, the second jackpot gaming state is generated.
As a result, when the second lottery is won, the second jackpot gaming state does not occur, so there is no possibility of acquiring many prize balls. On the other hand, when the third lottery is won, since the second jackpot gaming state is generated, it is ensured that many prize balls are obtained.
Therefore, in order to obtain more prize balls, the player tries to obtain a chance of the first lottery with the aim of winning the game ball at the second entrance.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the second invention, it is possible to further improve the significance of the first lottery.

The gaming machine according to the third invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second invention, wherein the winning probability of the first lottery is set higher than when the control is not executed. The probability variation control means starts the probability variation control in response to the end of the second jackpot gaming state when the second jackpot gaming state is generated. When the first jackpot gaming state is generated, the probability variation control is not started in response to the end of the first jackpot gaming state.
In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, when the second jackpot gaming state is generated, the probability variation control for improving the winning probability of the first lottery is started after the end of the second jackpot gaming state. The
As a result, during the period in which the probability variation control is executed, the possibility that the game ball enters the second entrance is improved, and as a result, the game ball is executed with the entrance into the second entrance. The possibility of winning the third lottery is improved.
Therefore, when the second jackpot gaming state is generated, after the end of the second jackpot gaming state, there is a high possibility that the jackpot gaming state based on the third lottery will be generated again. The possibility that the gaming state is continuously generated can be increased.
On the other hand, when the first jackpot gaming state is generated, the probability variation control is not started after the end of the first jackpot gaming state.
As described above, in order to acquire more prize balls, the player tries to obtain a chance of the first lottery with the aim of winning the game ball at the second entrance.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the third invention, the significance of the first lottery can be further improved.
Here, main control device 200 (step S313 and step S408), which will be described later, corresponds to the probability variation control means. As the probability variation control, time-shortening control which will be described later is applicable.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the gaming area has a first path and a second path as paths through which game balls flow down. The predetermined area includes a first predetermined area capable of passing a game ball flowing down the first path, and a second predetermined area capable of passing a game ball flowing down the second path. The first entrance is arranged to allow entry of game balls that have passed through the first predetermined area in the first path, and the second entrance The mouth is arranged such that a game ball that has passed through the second predetermined area in the second path can be entered.
According to the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the first entrance and the second entrance are provided on different paths in the game area, so that it is possible to further improve the game performance.
Here, the left game area 31 described later corresponds to the first route. A right game area 32 described later corresponds to the second route. A first start gate 41 described later corresponds to the first predetermined area. The second predetermined gate 42 described later corresponds to the second predetermined region.

In the gaming machine according to the fifth invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, effect control means for executing an effect suggesting the winning probability set by the lottery probability setting means It is characterized by providing.
In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the invention, the player wins the first lottery while predicting the currently set winning probabilities of the second lottery and the third lottery based on the effect suggesting the winning probability. You can expect the time.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the sixth invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Here, the effect control device corresponds to an effect control device 300 (step S811) described later.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve game playability.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the winning probability and winning type in various lotteries. It is a figure explaining the control command output with respect to an effect control apparatus from a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure random number memory process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual random number memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a common figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a game process per common figure. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special effect symbol display process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special effect symbol display process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal production symbol display process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect display process per common figure. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot presentation display process. It is a figure which shows progress of the game in a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the image display apparatus in a "normal state". It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of an image display apparatus when a normal symbol lottery is performed in a "normal state". It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the image display apparatus in a "chance state". It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the image display apparatus in a "continuous change state".

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular frame body 2, a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the frame body 2, and a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the upper front side of the front frame 3. A door 4, a saucer unit 5 disposed below the front door 4, and a launching handle 6 disposed on the side of the saucer unit 5 are provided.
A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front side of the front frame 3. The front door 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed on the front side of the game board 10 disposed on the front frame 3, and a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. The decoration part 4b is provided with a plurality of sound release holes 4c for allowing the sound output from the sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) disposed inside the decoration part 4b to pass therethrough.
The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rented balls and payout balls (prize balls)), and an input button 5b disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a. The input button 5b is configured so that a player can perform a rotation operation and a push-in operation. The input button 5b outputs an operation signal to the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 3) according to the rotation operation and the push-in operation.

(Configuration of game board 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, an image display device 20 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 10. On the front surface of the game board 10, a game area 30 is formed in which game balls launched in response to the operation of the launch handle 6 flow down. The game area 30 has a left game area 31 formed on the left side of the image display device 20 and a right game area 32 formed on the right side of the image display device 20 as a path through which the game balls flow down. .
The image display device 20 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. Then, the image display device 20 has four normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 (FIGS. 20 and 21) in which normal effect symbols x1 and x2 (see FIGS. 20 and 21) are displayed according to the gaming state described later. Reference), one first special effect design display area b (see FIGS. 20 to 23) in which the first special effect design y (see FIGS. 20 to 23) is displayed, and the second special effect design z1 and z2. It is possible to configure four second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 (see FIGS. 22 and 23) on which (see FIGS. 22 and 23) are displayed.

In each of the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 can be changed and stopped. The normal effect symbols x1 displayed in the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numerals, characters, symbols, and characters. In the present embodiment, the normal effect design x1 is configured to include English letters (any one of “A” to “E”). In this embodiment, the normal effect symbol x2 displayed in the normal effect symbol display area a4 is composed of color bars.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 has a “normal state”, “chance state”, and “continuous state” as game states relating to the progress of the game, as will be described later (see FIG. 19). In the “normal state”, the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 are displayed in the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a4. On the other hand, in each of the “chance state” and the “continuous-chan state”, the normal effect symbol x1 is not displayed in the normal effect symbol display regions a1 to a3, and the normal effect symbol x2 is displayed in the normal effect symbol display region a4. Done.

  In the “normal state”, the variable display of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 is displayed in a state where a plurality of types of normal effect symbols x1 are scrolled in each of the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. In the normal effect symbol display area a4, the color bar is displayed in a state in which the color is changed sequentially. In the case of “chance state” or “continuous change state”, Displaying in a state where the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed. In the case of the “normal state”, the stop display of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 means that one normal effect symbol x1 is stopped in each of the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (lottery result display positions). Display in the state, and in the normal effect symbol display area a4, the color bar represents the predetermined color, and in the case of “chance state” or “continuous state”, the normal effect symbol In the display area a4, display is performed in a state where the color bar represents a predetermined color. In the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, in the “normal state”, the normal symbol lottery (first lottery) is performed by combining the normal effect symbols x1 and 2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas a1 to a4. In the case of “chance state” or “continuous state”, the result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed by the normal effect symbol x2 stopped and displayed in one area a4.

In the first special effect symbol display area b, it is possible to perform a variable display and a stop display of the first special effect symbol y. In the present embodiment, the first special effect design y is composed of a color bar.
In the pachinko machine 1, the first special effect symbol y is displayed in the first special effect symbol display area b in each of the “normal state”, “chance state”, and “continuous state”.
The variable display of the first special effect symbol y means that the first special effect symbol display area b is displayed in a state where the colors represented by the color bars are sequentially changed. Moreover, the stop display of the 1st special effect design y means displaying in the state in which the color bar represents the predetermined color in the 1st special effect design display area b. In the first special effect symbol display area b, the result of the first special symbol lottery (second lottery) is displayed by the first special effect symbol y stopped and displayed in one area b.

In each of the second special effect symbols display areas c1 to c4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2. The second special effect symbols z1 displayed in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numerals, characters, symbols, characters, and the like. In the present embodiment, the second special effect design z1 includes a number (any one of “1” to “9”). In the present embodiment, the second special effect symbol z2 displayed in the second special effect symbol display area c4 is composed of a color bar.
In the pachinko machine 1, the second special effect symbols x1 and x2 are displayed in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 in each of the “chance state” and “continuous state”. On the other hand, in the “normal state”, the display of the second special effect symbols x1 and x2 in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 is not performed.

  The variable display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 indicates that the second special effect symbols z1 are displayed in a scrolled state in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c3, In the special effect design display area c4, the display is performed in a state where the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed. The stop display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 is displayed in a state in which one second special effect symbol z1 is stopped in each of the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c3 (lottery result display positions). In addition, in the second special effect symbol display area c4, the color bar is displayed in a state representing a predetermined color. In the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4, the result of the second special symbol lottery (third lottery) is obtained by the combination of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas c1 to c4. Is displayed.

A first start gate (predetermined area) 41 is provided on the left side of the image display device 20 in the left game area 31. The first start gate 41 is formed so that it can always pass by a game ball flowing down the left game area 31. The first start gate 41 is provided with a first normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The first general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of the passage of the first start gate 41 by the game ball. The main control device 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the first normal figure starting ball detection sensor 104.
A first starting port (first entrance) 51 is provided below the image display device 20 in the left game area 31. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that opens upward (so-called “nose”), and game balls can always be entered. The first start port 51 is provided in the left game area 31 so that a game ball that has passed through the first start gate 31 can enter. A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first starting port 51. Main controller 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.

A second start gate (predetermined area) 42 is provided to the right of the image display device 20 in the right game area 32. The second start gate 42 is formed so that it can always pass by a game ball flowing down the right game area 32. The second start gate 42 is provided with a second normal start ball detection sensor 105 (see FIG. 3). The second general-purpose start ball detection sensor 105 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of the passage of the second start gate 42 by the game ball. The main control device 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the second general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 105.
Below the second start gate 42 in the right game area 32, a second start port (second entry port) 52 is provided. The second start port 52 is provided in the right game area 32 so that a game ball that has passed through the second start gate 32 can enter. A first opening / closing that can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter can be entered in the second start port 52. A member 52a is provided. The second start port 52 and the first opening / closing member 52a constitute a so-called “electric tulip”. The first opening / closing member 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second opening 52 is normally closed when the first opening / closing member 52a is closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when the normal symbol lottery is won, 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of a game ball entering the second starting port 52. Main controller 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.

Below the second start opening 52 in the right game area 32, a big winning opening (third entrance) 53 is provided. The big winning opening 53 has a second opening / closing member 53a that can be displaced between a closed state that makes it impossible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 53 and an open state that allows the game ball to enter. Is provided. The special winning opening 53 and the second opening / closing member 53a constitute a so-called “attacker”). The second opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). In the normal winning opening 53, the second opening / closing member 53a is closed so that it is impossible to enter a game ball, but it has been won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery. In this case, the second opening / closing member 53a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The special winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the special winning opening 53. The main control device 200 executes a payout operation of the winning ball by the payout control device 400 (see FIG. 3) in response to the input of the detection signal from the special winning ball detection sensor 103.
Below the first start port 51 in the game area 30, an out port 54 is provided for collecting game balls that did not win any of the game ports.

Below the big prize opening 53, a general-purpose display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62 are provided. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol.
Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. The normal symbol display in the general symbol display device 60 and the normal effect symbol x display in the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are the time when the variable display is started and the time when the variable display is ended and the stop display is performed. The lottery results indicated by the symbols that are stopped and displayed are associated (same).
The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed.
The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.

  When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or when the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 62 becomes a specific symbol The big hit gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated. The display of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 and the display of the first special effect symbol y in the first special effect symbol display area b are the time when the variable display is started and the variable display ends and stops. The time when the display is performed and the lottery result indicated by the stopped display are associated with each other. The display of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 and the display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 are the time when the variable display is started, the fluctuation The time when the display is stopped and the stop display is performed is associated with the lottery result indicated by the stopped display.

A status display device 63 is provided below the big prize opening 53. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. In the state display device 63, the number of times the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (so-called “hold number”), the number of times the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended, the normal symbol The number of times the lottery result display is suspended, the type of jackpot gaming state (number of rounds), and the like are displayed.
In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the entrances 51, 52, 53 and the gates 41, 42.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 200, an effect control device (sub-control device) 300, a payout control device 400, and a power supply that supplies power to each control device 200, 300, 400. A device (not shown).
Each of the control devices 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) serving as a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program. The main control device 200 and the production control device 300 are mounted on separate boards, respectively, and data can be transmitted from the main control device 200 to the production control device 300 only in one direction to prevent fraud. .

Main controller 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 outputs the detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 105 and the control command input from the payout control device 400 to the CPU 210. The output port 250 outputs a control command to each of the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 400 and outputs a control signal to each of the display devices 60 to 63 and each of the solenoids 64 and 65. Further, the output port 250 outputs information relating to the payout of prize balls of the pachinko machine 1 and an error signal to a hall computer (not shown).
The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a determination table for executing various lotteries and various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control device 300.

The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control device 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as random number counters related to games, flags for managing lottery results and gaming states, and the like. In particular, the RAM 230 receives detection signals from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, the first normal figure start ball detection sensor 104, and the second general figure start ball detection sensor 105. An area is provided for storing start-up information acquired in response to. Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 [s]). ) To generate a winning random number by updating one by one. Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.

The effect control device 300 controls display of the effect image on the image display device 20, lighting / flashing of the lamp 21, and sound output by the sound generator 22 based on the control command received from the main control device 200.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect and data necessary for the progress of the effect. The RAM of the effect control device 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control device 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control device 300 determines the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control device 200. Then, the image data, the lamp control data, and the sound control data are read according to the effect program related to the determined effect, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21, and the sound generator 22. .
The payout control device 400 controls the payout operation of the prize ball by the prize ball payout device (not shown) based on the control command received from the main control device 200. Further, when the firing handle 6 is rotated, a resistance value corresponding to the amount of rotation operation is input to the payout control device 400. Then, the payout control device 400 controls the launching operation of the game ball by the launching device (not shown) so that the game ball is launched into the game area 30 with the strength according to the input resistance value.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing winning probabilities and winning types in various lotteries.
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed in response to the passage of the first start gate 41 and the second start gate 42 by the game balls. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a gaming state is generated per regular drawing. In the game state per game, a game per game in which the first opening / closing member 52a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and a game ball can enter the second start port 52.
Here, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute time reduction control as auxiliary control. The short time control means that the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set higher than when the control is not executed, and the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a in the game per game is executing the control. Control that is extended compared to when it is not. As shown in FIG. 4A, in this embodiment, when the time reduction control is not executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/10, and when the time reduction control is executed. The winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/2.
As shown in FIG. 4 (b), in this embodiment, two types of "1 per ordinary figure" and "2 per ordinary figure" are given as the types of gaming state per ordinary figure that occur when the normal symbol lottery is won. Type is set. As will be described later, in “1 per ordinary figure”, the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a in the game per ordinary figure is set to the first opening time. In addition, in the “2 per ordinary figure”, the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a in the game per ordinary figure is set to a second opening time longer than the first opening time. The probability of selecting “2 per ordinary map” is set lower than the probability of selecting “1 per ordinary map”. Specifically, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the probability of occurrence of “1 per ordinary figure” is set to 9/10, and the probability of occurrence of “2 per ordinary figure” is set to 1/10. Has been.

When “1 per ordinary figure” is selected, the ordinary figure display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at “one figure per ordinary figure”. At this time, in the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed at “one symbol per common symbol”. For example, in the case of “normal state”, “one symbol per ordinary symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is the normal effect symbol x1 that is stopped and displayed in the three normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The same English letters “A, A, A”, etc. are aligned, and the normal effect design x2 stopped and displayed in the normal effect design display area a4 is shown in blue, and the “chance state” or “continuous status” is displayed. In this case, the normal effect design x2 that is stopped and displayed in the normal effect design display area a4 is blue.
When “1 per ordinary figure” is won, the number of games per ordinary figure is set to one. In addition, the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a in each game of each time is set to 0.2 [s] when the time reduction control is not executed, and when the time reduction control is executed, It is set to 3.0 [s]. The opening of the first opening / closing member 52a in each game per game ends when the set opening time has elapsed after the first opening / closing member 52a is opened.

When “2 per ordinary figure” is won, the ordinary figure display device 60 performs control so that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at “2 per ordinary figure”. At this time, in the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed at “two symbols per common symbol”. For example, in the case of the “normal state”, the “two symbols per common symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is the normal effect symbols x1 that are stopped and displayed in the three normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The same English letters such as “B, B, B” are arranged, and the normal effect design x2 stopped and displayed in the normal effect design display area a4 is displayed in red, and the “chance state” or “continuous status” is displayed. In this case, the normal effect design x2 that is stopped and displayed in the normal effect design display area a4 is displayed in red.
When “2 per ordinary figure” is won, the number of games per ordinary figure is set to one. In addition, the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a in each game of each time is set to 3.6 [s] when the time reduction control is not executed, and when the time reduction control is executed, Set to 5.0 [s]. The opening of the first opening / closing member 52a in each game per game ends when the set opening time has elapsed after the first opening / closing member 52a is opened.
On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”. At this time, in the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, control is performed so that the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 are stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”. For example, in the “normal state”, the “offset symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is the normal effect symbol x1 that is stopped and displayed in the three normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The normal effect design x1 stopped and displayed in at least one area is different from the normal effect design x1 stopped and displayed in the other areas, and stopped in the normal effect design display area a4. The displayed normal performance symbol x2 is white, and in the case of “chance state” or “continuous state”, the normal performance symbol x2 stopped and displayed in the normal performance symbol display area a4 is white. To do.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the second opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and a state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 53 becomes possible.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 has a “special figure low probability state” and a “special figure high probability state” as gaming states relating to the winning probabilities of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. As shown in FIG. 4C, in the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are low probabilities (for example, 1/70). Is set. On the other hand, in the “special figure high probability state”, the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are set to a high probability (for example, 1/10) that is higher than the low probability. Is done. The main controller 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are synchronized.
As shown in FIG. 4 (d), in the present embodiment, two types of jackpot game states that are generated when the first special symbol lottery is won are set to "Big Jack 1" and "Big Jack 2". ing. Here, in the case where the first special symbol lottery is won, the probability that “big hit 1” will occur and the probability that “big hit 2” will occur are the same (each 50%). In addition, two types of jackpot game states that are generated when the second special symbol lottery is won are set to “Big Jack 3” and “Big Jack 4”. Here, when the second special symbol lottery is won, the probability of occurrence of “big hit 3” and the probability of occurrence of “big hit 4” are the same (each 50%).

In the case where “big hit 1” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 controls to stop and display the first special symbol as “normal big hit 1 symbol”. At this time, in the first special effect symbol display area b of the image display device 20, the first special effect symbol y is controlled to be stopped and displayed as “normal jackpot one symbol”. The “normal jackpot 1 symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, an aspect in which the first special effect symbol y stopped and displayed in the first special effect symbol display area b is blue.
When “Big jackpot 2” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with “one probable jackpot symbol”. At this time, in the first special effect symbol display area b of the image display device 20, the first special effect symbol y is controlled to be stopped and displayed at “one symbol per probability variation big”. The “one probability change jackpot symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, an aspect in which the first special effect symbol y stopped and displayed in the first special effect symbol display area b is red.
On the other hand, when the first special symbol lottery is lost, the special special symbol 1 display device 61 controls the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”. At this time, in the first special effect symbol display area b of the image display device 20, the first special effect symbol y is controlled to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”. The “missing symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is, for example, a mode in which the first special effect symbol y that is stopped and displayed in the first special effect symbol display area b is white.

When “Big jackpot 3” is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 performs control so that the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with “normal jackpot 2 symbols”. At this time, in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 of the image display device 20, control is performed so that the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed as “normal jackpot two symbols”. The “normal jackpot 2 symbols” displayed on the image display device 20 are, for example, the second special effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c3 are “2, 2, 2”. And the same even number is arranged, and the second special effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second special effect symbol display area c4 is blue.
When “Big jackpot 4” is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 performs control so that the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with “2 probable jackpot symbols”. At this time, in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 of the image display device 20, control is performed so that the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed with “two symbols for probability variation big hit”. “2 probable big hits 2 symbols” displayed in the image display device 20 are, for example, the second special effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the three second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c3 are “1, 1, 1”. The same odd numbers such as are arranged, and the second special effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the second special effect symbol display area c4 is red.
On the other hand, when the second special symbol lottery is lost, the special special symbol 2 display device 62 controls the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”. At this time, in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 of the image display device 20, the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbols”. The “missing symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is, for example, “1, 2, 3”, etc. As described above, the second special effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in at least one area is different from the second special effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in another area, and the second special effect symbol display area c4 The second special effect design z2 that is stopped and displayed is white.

When winning “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, the number of round games is set to 2 and the maximum opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is set to 0.5 [s] Is done. The opening / closing of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round of game is that the longest opening time elapses after the second opening / closing member 53a is in the open state, or the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 is It ends when it reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). In the case of winning the “big hit 1”, the “special figure low probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated. On the other hand, in the case of winning the “big hit 2”, the “special figure high probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated. In addition, when winning the “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, the time reduction control is not executed after the big hit gaming state is finished.
When winning “Big Jack 3” or “Big Jack 4”, the number of round games is set to 10 times, and the maximum opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round game is set to 30.0 [s]. Is done. The opening / closing of the second opening / closing member 53a in each round of game is that the longest opening time elapses after the second opening / closing member 53a is in the open state, or the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 is It ends when it reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). In the case of winning the “big hit 3”, the “special figure low probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated. On the other hand, when the “big hit 4” is won, the “special figure high probability state” is generated during the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to the time when the next big hit gaming state is generated. In addition, when “Big Jack 3” or “Big Jack 4” is won, the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. The short-time control is started in response to the end of “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 4”. After the short-time control is started, the jackpot gaming state is not generated, and a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “short-time number”). ) Is displayed in response to the second special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) being executed. In the present embodiment, when “big hit 3” or “big hit 4” is won, 70 times are set as the number of time reductions.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands output from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a control command output from the main control device to the effect control device.
Each control command output from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 includes mode information (MODE) that is an identifier indicating the type of the control command and event information (EVENT) that indicates the content of the control command. It is configured. Each of the mode information and event information is 1-byte digital data.
Main controller 200 transmits a strobe signal (DUSTB) to effect controller 300 when transmitting the control command. Then, main controller 200 transmits mode information triggered by the first rise of the strobe signal, and then sends event information triggered by the second rise of the strobe signal. And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 generates an interruption process according to reception of a strobe signal, and stores a control command in RAM by this interruption process.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, as a control command, a general symbol type designation command, a common symbol variation pattern designation command, a common symbol stop designation command, a special symbol 1 symbol type designation command, a special symbol 2 symbol type designation A command, a special figure variation pattern designation command, a special figure stop designation command, a state designation command, an opening designation command, an ending designation command, and the like are set.
The normal symbol type designation command is a command for designating the mode of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 to be stopped and displayed (the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery). The ordinary symbol type designation command designates one of “out of symbol”, “one symbol per ordinary symbol” and “two symbols per ordinary symbol” as the mode of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 to be stopped and displayed. The normal symbol type designation command is transmitted at the start of normal symbol variation.
The usual figure variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation time of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2. In the present embodiment, n types of variation times (for example, 2.0 [s]) are set as the variation times of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2. Then, the usual fluctuation pattern designation command designates one fluctuation time among n kinds of fluctuation times. The normal pattern variation pattern designation command is transmitted at the start of normal symbol variation.

The usual figure stop designation command is a command for designating the stop display of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2. The usual figure stop designation command is transmitted when a normal symbol is stopped.
The special figure 1 symbol type designation command is a command for designating the mode of the first special effect symbol y to be stopped and displayed (the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery). The special figure 1 symbol type designation command designates one of “out of symbol”, “one normal jackpot symbol”, and “one symbol for probability variation jackpot” as the mode of the first special effect symbol y to be stopped and displayed. The special symbol 1 symbol type designation command is transmitted when the first special symbol starts to change.
The special figure 2 symbol type designation command is a command for designating a mode (the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery) of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 symbol type designation command designates one of “out of symbol”, “two normal jackpots” and “two symbols per probability variation jacks” as the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed. . The special figure 2 symbol type designation command is transmitted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol.
The special figure variation pattern designation command is a command for designating each variation time of the first special effect symbol y and the second special effect symbol z1, z2. In the present embodiment, m types (in this embodiment, m = 2) of variation times (for example, 0.5 [s] are used as the variation times of the first special effect symbol y and the second special effect symbols z1 and z2. ], 30 [s], etc.) are set. The special figure variation pattern designation command designates one variation time among the m variation times. The special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted at the start of fluctuation of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The special figure stop designation command is a command for designating the stop display of each of the first special effect symbol y and the second special effect symbol z1, z2. The special figure stop designation command is transmitted when each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed.
The state designation command is a command for designating a game state. The state designation command is one of the start of time reduction control, the end of time reduction control, the setting of the special figure high probability state, the setting of the special figure low probability state, the start of the gaming state per common figure, and the end of the gaming state per common figure. Specify things. The state designation command is transmitted at the start or end of each control and when each probability is set.
The opening designation command is a command that designates the start of the jackpot gaming state. The opening designation command starts the jackpot gaming state related to “2 rounds” (“Big jackpot 1” or “Big jackpot 2”) or starts the jackpot gaming state related to “15 rounds” (“Big jackpot 3” or “Big jackpot 4”) Is specified. The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state. The ending designation command is transmitted at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

(Game control processing)
Next, game control processing executed by main controller 200 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
The hard random number generation circuit 270 of the main controller 200 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 s). Within the range), a hard random number update process for updating one by one is executed. By the hard random number update process, the random numbers per ordinary symbol in the normal symbol lottery, the jackpot random numbers in the first special symbol lottery, and the jackpot random numbers in the second special symbol lottery are updated. The hard random number update process is executed asynchronously with the game control process shown in FIG.
The CPU 210 of the main control device 200 operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and starts the game control program stored in the ROM 220. The game control process shown in FIG.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 210, as shown in FIG. 6, first, the process proceeds to step S100.

In step S100, a soft random number update process for updating the soft random number is executed, and the process proceeds to step S101. In the soft random number update process, the value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated one by one within a predetermined range. Soft random numbers include hit design random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and the like.
In step S101, a switch check process for checking the presence or absence of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 105 at the input port 240 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S102. In the switch check process, when detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101 to 105 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S102, a special figure random number storage process that is a process for storing various random numbers related to the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S103. The special figure random number storage process will be described later.
In step S103, a special figure variation process that is a process for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104. The special figure variation process will be described later.
In step S104, a jackpot game process, which is a process for generating a jackpot game state, is executed, and the process proceeds to step S105. The jackpot game process will be described later.

In step S105, a general-purpose random number storage process that is a process of storing various random numbers related to the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106. The usual random number storage process will be described later.
In step S106, a normal symbol variation process, which is a process for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, is executed, and the process proceeds to step S107. The normal map changing process will be described later.
In step S107, a game process per universal figure, which is a process for causing a game state per universal figure, is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108. The game process per usual game will be described later.
In step S108, a prize ball payout process, which is a process for executing a prize ball payout operation, is executed, and the process proceeds to step S109. In the prize ball payout process, the presence / absence of detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 is determined based on the processing result of step S101. When a detection signal is input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103, a control command for causing the payout control device 400 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, in the port output process of step S109, a control command for executing a prize ball payout operation is transmitted to the payout control device 400.
In step S109, a port output process, which is a process for transmitting a control command, is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the port output process, various control commands stored in a predetermined area of the RAM are transmitted to the effect control device 300 or the payout control device 400. In the port output process, the control signal is sent to the ordinary figure display device 60, the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the special figure 2 display apparatus 62, the status display apparatus 63, the start opening solenoid 64, the special prize opening solenoid 65, etc. Is output.

Next, the special figure random number storage process in step S102 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing special figure random number storage processing.
When the special figure random number storage process is executed in step S102, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, based on the processing result in step S101, it is determined whether or not the detection signal input from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and if it is determined that the input has been detected (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S201 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S203.
In step S201, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 hold number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S202, and the upper limit number has been reached. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S203.
Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number is set to “4”.

In step S202, the special figure 1 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. In the special figure 1 random number storage process, the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, variation pattern random number, etc. of the first special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random number values) obtained are obtained as the special figure 1 start information. As shown in FIG.
In step S203, based on the processing result of step S101, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). When the process proceeds to step S204 and it is determined that the input is not detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S204, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 pending number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S205, and the upper limit number is reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the special figure 2 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 holding number is set to “4”.
In step S205, the special figure 2 random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the special figure 2 random number storage process, the big special random number, the big special symbol random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, etc. of the second special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are obtained as special figure 2 starting information. As shown in FIG.

Next, the special figure variation process in step S103 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation process.
When the special figure variation process is executed in step S103, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the process proceeds to step S300.
In step S300, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S301, and the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S301, it is determined whether or not a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S302. If it is determined that the special symbol notification display is in progress (Yes), the process proceeds to step S307. Here, the special symbol notification display means a period during which the special symbol change display or stop display is performed.

In step S302, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S303, and the special figure hold number is determined. Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, the special figure hold number means the total number of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number.
In step S303, a jackpot determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S304. In the big hit determination process, it is included in the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. The jackpot random number is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number matches the hit value (jackpot determination). At this time, in this embodiment, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the jackpot determination based on the special figure 2 start information is given priority over the special figure 1 start information. I do.
The ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which correspondence between jackpot random numbers and winning values is registered. In addition, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol low probability state and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol high probability state are stored as the special symbol lottery table. In the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure low probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is 1/70. On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure high probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is 1/10. In the jackpot determination process, the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state is read out to determine the jackpot. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the special symbol lottery is determined. Here, the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S304, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S305. In the stop symbol setting process, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set based on the processing result of step S303.
Specifically, when it is determined in step S303 that the first special symbol lottery has been won, the jackpot symbol random number included in the special symbol 1 start information related to this determination is read, and based on the read jackpot symbol random number To determine the stop symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the second special symbol lottery has been won, the jackpot symbol random number included in the special symbol 2 start information related to this determination is read and stopped based on the read jackpot symbol random number Determine the design.
The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol determination table in which the correspondence between the jackpot symbol random number and the stop symbol (the jackpot symbol) is registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored. In the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, “one normal jackpot symbol” or “one symbol of probability variation jackpot” is determined as the stop symbol. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, “normal jackpot 2 symbols” or “probability variation jackpot 2 symbols” is determined as the stop symbol.
In the stop symbol setting process, when determining a stop symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number included in the special symbol 1 start information, the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is used. When determining a stop symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random number included in the start information, a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery is used.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) has been lost, the “lost symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
Further, in the stop symbol setting process, a symbol type designation command (a special symbol 1 symbol type designation command or a special symbol 2 symbol type designation command) corresponding to the determined stop symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, the symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the port output process of step S109.

In step S305, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S306. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is set.
Specifically, the fluctuation pattern random number included in the starting information (special figure 1 starting information or special figure 2 starting information) related to the jackpot determination in step S304 is read, and the special symbol fluctuation time is determined based on the fluctuation pattern random number. To decide.
The ROM 220 stores a variation time determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the variation time is registered. In addition, as the variation time determination table, a variation time determination table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control and a variation time determination table corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control are stored. In the variable time determination table corresponding to the stoppage of the time reduction control, “0.5 [s]” is determined as the variable time. On the other hand, “30.0 [s]” is determined as the variation time in the variation time determination table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control.
In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the special symbol is determined based on the variation time determination table corresponding to the current execution state of the time reduction control. Here, the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In the change time setting process, a special figure change pattern designation command corresponding to the determined change time of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S109, a special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S306, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S305 is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, the variable symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the special symbol variation time timer set. To start.
In step S307, based on the special symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S306 has elapsed, and when it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S308, if it is determined that the set special symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
In step S308, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S309. In the notification display end process, the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62 performs stop display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) by the stop symbol set in step S304. The special symbol stop display is performed for a preset time.
Further, in the notification display end process, a special figure stop designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a special figure stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the port output process of step S109.

In step S309, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S308 is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S310 and it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol. If (No), the process proceeds to step S311.
In step S310, a jackpot gaming state start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the jackpot gaming state start process, first, based on the jackpot symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed in step S309, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (“jackpot 1”, “jackpot 2”, “jackpot 3” or “ Check jackpot 4 ”).
Next, a jackpot gaming state flag corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the number of round games corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state ("2 times" or " 10 ") is set to the round game counter.
In addition, the longest opening time (0.5 [s] or 30.0 [s]) corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is set in the round gaming timer. Then, the opening of the second opening / closing member 53a is started, and the measurement of the opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started. Further, the counting of the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 53 by the number-of-balls counter is started.
In the jackpot gaming state start process, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S109, an opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
Further, in the jackpot game start process, when the time reduction control is being executed, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag described in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, a state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.

In step S311, it is determined whether time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S312 and it is determined that time reduction control is not being executed. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the time reduction control is being executed is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S312, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended. If it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S313, and if it is determined not to end the time reduction control (No). Then, the process proceeds to step S314.
In the present embodiment, when the value of the time reduction counter described later is “0”, it is determined that the time reduction control is terminated, and when the value of the time reduction counter is “1” or more, the time reduction control is performed. It is determined not to end.

In step S313, a time reduction control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset.
Further, in the time reduction control stop process, a state specification command for specifying the end of the time reduction control is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.
In step S314, the time reduction counter updating process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction counter updating process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the time reduction counter is newly set in the time reduction counter.

Next, the jackpot game process in step S104 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S104, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.
In step S400, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S401, and the jackpot gaming state is not occurring. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S401, it is determined whether or not the second opening and closing member 53a is being opened (round game). If it is determined that the second opening and closing member 53a is being opened (Yes), the process proceeds to step S402. When it is determined that the second opening / closing member 53a is not being opened (No), the process proceeds to step S404.
In step S402, it is determined whether or not the closing condition (round game ending condition) of the second opening member 53a is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the second opening and closing member 53a is satisfied (Yes), step S403 is performed. If it is determined that the closing condition of the second opening / closing member 53a is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the longest opening time set in the round game timer has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 counted by the number-of-balls counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). When one of them is achieved, it is determined that the closing condition of the second opening member 53a is satisfied.

In step S403, a round game end process is executed to end a series of processes and return to the original process. In the round game end process, the second opening / closing member 53a is closed, and the values of the round game timer and the number-of-balls counter are reset. Further, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter.
In step S404, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming condition is to be terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not to be terminated (No), the process proceeds to step S405 and it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is to be terminated (Yes). In that case, the process proceeds to step S406.
Here, when the value set in the round game counter becomes “0”, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is ended.
In step S405, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the round game start process, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the type of the current jackpot gaming state (“jackpot 1”, “jackpot 2”, “jackpot 3” or “jackpot” 4)).
Next, the longest opening time (0.5 [s] or 30.0 [s]) corresponding to the type of the current jackpot gaming state is set in the round gaming timer. Then, the opening of the second opening / closing member 53a is started, and the measurement of the opening time of the second opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started. Further, the counting of the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 53 by the number-of-balls counter is started.

In step S406, a jackpot gaming state end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S407. In the jackpot gaming state end process, the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased).
In the jackpot gaming state end process, an ending designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, an ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the port output process of step S109.
Further, in the jackpot gaming state end process, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 3” or “jackpot 4”, the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and A state designation command for designating the setting of the high probability state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. On the other hand, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 1” or “jackpot 2”, the special figure low probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and the special figure low probability state is set. A designated state designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.

In step S407, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is started. When it is determined that the time reduction control is started (Yes), the process proceeds to step S408, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not started (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the type of jackpot gaming state ended in step S406 is “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 4”, it is determined that the time reduction control is started, and when it is “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 2”. Determines that the time-shortening control is not started.
In step S408, a time reduction control execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control execution process, the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the time reduction control is started. Further, a predetermined number of time reductions (“70” in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction number counter.
In the time reduction control execution process, a state designation command for designating the start of time reduction control is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.

Next, the regular random number storage process in step S105 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a general random number storage process.
When the routine random number storage process is executed in step S105, the process first proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.
In step S500, based on the processing result of step S101, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the first general figure starting ball detection sensor 104 or the second general figure starting ball detection sensor 105 is detected, and the input is performed. When it determines with having detected (Yes), it transfers to step S501, and when it determines with not detecting an input (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it returns to the original process.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S502, and the upper limit number has been reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the number of ordinary symbols on-hold means the number on which the ordinary symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is suspended on the general diagram display device 60. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved drawings is set to “4”.
In step S502, a regular random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the random number memory processing, the random number per random symbol of the normal symbol lottery, the random symbol random number, etc. are acquired from the corresponding loop counter, and the random number (random number value) obtained is used as the normal diagram start information to start the normal diagram of the RAM 230. Store in the information storage area.

Next, the general map change process in step S106 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the common map change process.
When the common map change process is executed in step S106, the process first proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.
In step S600, it is determined whether or not a gaming state per normal figure is occurring. If it is determined that a gaming state per general figure is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S601, and a game per universal figure is played. If it is determined that the state is occurring (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the game state per game is being generated is determined based on the game state flag per game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S601, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol notification display is being performed. If it is determined that the normal symbol notification display is not being performed (No), the process proceeds to step S602, and the normal symbol notification display is being performed. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S607. Here, the normal symbol notification display means a period during which the normal symbol change display or stop display is performed.

In step S602, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is “0”. If it is determined that the number of reserved drawings is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S603, where the number of reserved maps is Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S603, an ordinary hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S604. In the normal hit determination process, a random number per common figure included in the normal start information stored in the normal start information storage area of the RAM 230 is read, and whether the random number per common figure matches the win value. Judge whether or not (determine per common figure).
The ROM 220 stores a normal symbol lottery table in which correspondence between random numbers per winning figure and winning values is registered. In addition, as a normal symbol lottery table, a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop and a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution are stored. In the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the stoppage of the short-time control, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is 1/10. On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is ½. Then, in the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the current execution state of the time-shortening control is read out, and the normal symbol hit determination is performed. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the normal symbol lottery is determined. The execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S604, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S605. In the stop symbol setting process, based on the processing result of step S603, the normal symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set.
Specifically, when it is determined in step S603 that the normal symbol lottery has been won, the winning symbol random number included in the general symbol starting information related to this determination is read, and the stop based on the read winning symbol random number Determine the design.
The ROM 220 stores a symbol per symbol determination table in which a correspondence between a symbol random number per hit and a stop symbol (a symbol per symbol) is registered. In the symbol determination table per universal symbol, “one symbol per universal symbol” or “two symbols per universal symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
In the stop symbol setting process, the stop symbol is determined based on the winning symbol determination random number and the universal symbol determination table included in the normal symbol start information.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S603 that the normal symbol lottery has been lost, “out of symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
In the stop symbol setting process, a common symbol type designation command corresponding to the determined stop symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S109, a common symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
Here, in this embodiment, the winning symbol random number is acquired as the normal symbol starting information, and the stop symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number. However, the stop symbol may be determined based on the random number per common symbol without acquiring the hit symbol random number as the normal symbol start information.
In step S605, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S606. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the normal symbol is set.
In the present embodiment, only one variation time (2.0 [s]) is set as the variation time of the normal symbol. Therefore, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 2.0 [s].
In the variation time setting process, a common pattern variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, in the port output process of step S109, the common map variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
A plurality of variation times may be set as the variation time of the normal symbol, and the variation time of the normal symbol may be determined by lottery in step S605.

In step S606, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the variation time of the normal symbol determined in step S605 is set in the normal symbol variation time timer. Then, in the general diagram display device 60, the normal symbol variation display is started, and the measurement of the variation time by the set general diagram variation time timer is started.
In step S607, based on the normal symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in step S606 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the set ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S608, if it is determined that the set normal symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
In step S608, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S609. In the notification display end process, the normal symbol display device 60 performs a normal symbol stop display by the stop symbol set in step S604. The normal symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time set in advance.
Further, in the notification display end process, a normal stop designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the port output process of step S109, a common figure stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S609, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S608 is “ordinary symbol per symbol” (“one symbol per ordinary symbol” or “two symbols per ordinary symbol”). If it is determined that the symbol is “design” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S610. If it is determined that the symbol is not per symbol (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S610, a game state start process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the game state start process per base figure, a game state flag per base figure is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In addition, the opening time (0.2 [s], 3.0 [s], 3.6 [s] or 5.0 [s] corresponding to the type of gaming state to be generated and the execution status of the time-saving control ) Is set to the game timer per common figure.
Then, opening of the first opening / closing member 52a (game per game) is started, and measurement of the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a by the set game timer is started.
Further, in the normal game state start process, a state specifying command for specifying the start of the normal game state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.

Next, the per-game game process in step S107 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the game process per common figure.
When the game processing per game is executed in step S107, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the process proceeds to step S700.
In step S700, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is occurring per common figure. If it is determined that the gaming state is occurring per common figure (Yes), the process proceeds to step S701. If it is determined that the gaming state is not occurring (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the game state per game is being generated is determined based on the game state flag per game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S701, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the first opening member 52a (game completion condition per ordinary figure) is satisfied, and if it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening and closing member 52a is satisfied (Yes), If the process proceeds to step S702 and it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening / closing member 52a is not satisfied (No) (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening member 52a is satisfied when the opening time set in the game timer per normal game has elapsed.

In step S702, a game state ending process is executed per ordinary figure, and the process proceeds to step S703. In the game-per-game end process, the first opening / closing member 52a is closed, and the game-per-game state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released. Also, the value of the game timer per normal game is reset.
Further, in the normal game state end process, a state specifying command for specifying the end of the normal game state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the port output process of step S109.

(Production control processing)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
The CPU of the effect control device 300 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 2.0 [ms]), and repeatedly executes the effect control process shown in FIG.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control process.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 300, the process first proceeds to step S800 as shown in FIG.
In step S800, a control command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S801. In the control command reception process, whether or not a control command is received is checked, and when the control command is received, the received control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S801, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S802. In the effect flag setting process, when it is determined that the state designation command has been received based on the processing result of step S800, various effect flags are set.
Specifically, when a state designation command designating the start of time reduction control is received, a time reduction effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the end of the time reduction control is received, the time reduction effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
When a state designation command for designating a special figure high probability state is received, a probability variation effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the special figure low probability state is received, the probability changing effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
Further, when a state designation command for designating the start of a gaming state per normal game is received, a gaming state effect flag per normal game is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command for designating the end of the game state per normal game is received, the game state effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.

In step S802, the first special effect symbol display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S803. The first special effect symbol display process will be described later.
In step S803, a second special effect symbol display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S804. The second special effect symbol display process will be described later.
In step S804, a normal effect symbol display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S805. The normal effect symbol display process will be described later.
In step S805, an ordinary-per-game effect display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S806. The effect display processing per common map will be described later.
In step S806, a jackpot effect display process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.

Next, the first special effect symbol display process in step S802 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the first special effect symbol display process.
When the first special effect symbol display process is executed in step S802, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the process proceeds to step S810.
In step S810, it is determined whether or not a special figure 1 symbol type designation command and a special figure variation pattern designation command have been received. If it is determined that both control commands have been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S811. If it is determined that at least one of the control commands has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S812.
In step S811, the special figure 1 alerting effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S812. In the special figure 1 notification effect start process, first, an effect stage to be displayed on the image display device 20 is determined. Here, the effect stage is an effect image that becomes the background of the special symbol 1 notification effect symbol y, and indicates the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). Yes.

In the present embodiment, “effect stage A” and “effect stage B” are set as the types of effect stages. Then, “Enemy character p1” is displayed on “Production stage A”, and “Enemy character p2” is displayed on “Production stage B”.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores an effect stage determination table in which the correspondence between the effect stage determination random number and the effect stage type is registered. In addition, an effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure high probability state and an effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure low probability state are stored as the effect stage determination table. In the effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure high probability state, the probability that the “effect stage A” is determined is set higher than that in the effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure low probability state. On the other hand, in the effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure low probability state, the probability that “effect stage B” is determined is set higher than that in the effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure high probability state. Further, in the effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure high probability state, the probability that “effect stage A” is determined is set higher than the probability that “effect stage B” is determined. On the other hand, in the effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure low probability state, the probability that “effect stage B” is determined is set higher than the probability that “effect stage A” is determined. Thereby, during the occurrence of the special figure high probability state, there is a high probability that the “stage stage A” is determined, and during the occurrence of the special figure low probability state, the probability that the “stage stage B” is determined is high. Become.

Then, in the special figure 1 notification production start process, based on the special figure 1 symbol type designation command, the mode of the first special production symbol y to be stopped (“missing symbol”, “normal jackpot one symbol” or “probability big jackpot 1 Set the symbol “)”.
Further, in the special figure 1 notification effect start process, the effect stage determination random number is acquired from the corresponding loop counter. When the probability variation effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM, the effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure high probability state is read, and when the probability change effect flag is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM. The effect stage determination table corresponding to the special figure low probability state is read out. Then, based on the obtained effect stage determination random number and the read effect stage determination table, the type of effect stage is determined, and display of the determined effect stage is started.
Further, in the special figure 1 notification effect start process, the variable display of the first special effect symbol y is started in the first special effect symbol display area b of the image display device 20.
In step S812, it is determined whether or not a special figure stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a special figure stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S813 and a special figure stop designation command is received. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S813, the special figure 1 notification effect stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the special figure 1 notification effect stop process, the first special effect symbol y in the first special effect symbol non-display area b of the image display device 20 is terminated and the first special effect symbol y according to the aspect set in step S811 is terminated. Stop display of symbol y.
In the special figure 1 notification effect stop process, the display of the effect stage is terminated. It should be noted that the display of the effect stage may be configured to continue until the notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special effect symbol y is performed a predetermined number of times after the display of the effect stage is started. In addition, the display of the effect stage may be configured to continue during the period from the end of the jackpot gaming state generated based on the first special symbol lottery until the next jackpot gaming state is generated.

Next, the second special effect symbol display process in step S803 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the second special effect symbol display process.
When the second special effect symbol display process is executed in step S803, the process proceeds to step S820 as shown in FIG.
In step S820, it is determined whether a special figure 2 symbol type designation command and a special figure variation pattern designation command have been received. If it is determined that both control commands have been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S821. If it is determined that at least one of the control commands has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S824.
In step S821, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S822 and it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed. If yes (Yes), the process proceeds to step S823.
Here, when the time reduction effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM, it is determined that the time reduction effect is being executed, and when the time reduction effect flag is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM, the time reduction effect control is performed. Is determined not to be running.

In step S822, a shortened special figure 2 notification effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S824. In the shortened special figure 2 notification effect start process, first, a jackpot notice effect to be displayed on the image display device 20 is determined. Here, the jackpot notice effect is an effect image displayed in the background of the special figure 2 notification effect symbols z1 and z2, and suggests the result of the second special symbol lottery.
In this embodiment, “weak attack notice effect” and “strong attack notice effect” are set as types of jackpot notice effect. In the “weak attack notice effect”, the “friend character p3” that appears as a result of the occurrence of a gaming state per ordinary figure, which will be described later, is against the “enemy character” (“enemy character p1” or “enemy character p2”). An effect of performing a weak attack is displayed. On the other hand, in the “strong attack notice effect”, an effect is displayed in which the “friend character p3” makes a strong attack on the “enemy character”.

The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a jackpot notice effect determination table in which correspondence between the jackpot notice effect determination random number and the type of the notice effect is registered. In addition, as a jackpot notice effect determination table, a jackpot notice effect determination table corresponding to each of the lottery results of the second special symbol lottery is stored. In the jackpot notice effect determination table corresponding to the winning, the probability that the “strong attack notice effect” is determined is set higher than that in the jackpot notice effect determination table corresponding to the loss. On the other hand, in the jackpot notice effect determination table corresponding to the loss, the probability that the “weak attack notice effect” is determined is set higher than the jackpot notice effect determination table corresponding to the win. Further, in the jackpot notice effect determination table corresponding to the winning, the probability that the “strong attack notice effect” is determined is set higher than the probability that the “weak attack notice effect” is determined. On the other hand, in the jackpot notice effect determination table corresponding to the loss, the probability that the “weak attack notice effect” is determined is set higher than the probability that the “strong attack notice effect” is determined. As a result, when the second special symbol lottery is won, the probability that the “strong attack notice effect” is determined is high, and when the second special symbol lottery is lost, the “weak attack notice effect” is determined. The probability that
In the shortened special figure 2 notification effect start process, a lottery result notification effect to be displayed on the image display device 20 is determined. Here, the lottery result notification effect is an effect image displayed in the background of the special figure 2 notification effect symbols z1 and z2, and notifies the result of the second special symbol lottery.
In the present embodiment, “winning notification effect” and “losing notification effect” are set as the types of lottery result notification effects. In the “winning notification effect”, an effect is displayed in which the “friend character p3” attacks and the “ally character p3” wins the “enemy character” (“enemy character p1” or “enemy character p2”). On the other hand, the “decision notification effect” displays an effect in which the “friend character p3” attack is not effective and the battle with the “enemy character” continues.

Then, in the shortened special figure 2 notification effect start process, based on the special figure 2 symbol type designation command, the mode of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped (“missing symbol”, “normal jackpot two symbols” or “ Set 2 symbols for probability variation jackpots ”).
Also, in the shortened special figure 2 notification effect start process, the jackpot notice effect determination random number is acquired from the corresponding loop counter. In addition, when “2 normal jackpots” or “2 probability jackpots” is specified in the special figure 2 symbol type designation command, the jackpot notice effect determination table corresponding to the winning is read, and the special figure 2 symbol type is designated. When “offset symbol” is specified by the command, the jackpot notice effect determination table corresponding to the loss is read. Then, based on the acquired jackpot notice effect determination random number and the read jackpot notice effect determination table, the type of the notice effect is determined, and display of the determined notice effect is started.
Further, in the shortened special effect 2 notification effect start process, the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 are displayed in a variable manner in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 of the image display device 20.
Furthermore, in the shortened special figure 2 notification effect start processing, when “normal jackpot 2 symbols” or “probability big hit 2 symbols” is designated, the display of “winning notification effect” is determined, and the special figure 2 symbol type is displayed. When “offset symbol” is designated by the designation command, the display of “losing notification effect” is determined. Each lottery result notification effect is set to be displayed immediately before the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped.

In step S823, a normal special figure 2 notification effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S824. In the normal special figure 2 notification effect start process, first, the variation display mode (variation pattern) of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 is determined.
In this embodiment, “normal variation pattern”, “reach variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, and the like are set as the variation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which the temporary stop display of the second special effect design z1 is not performed during the variation display of the second special effect design z1 and z2. Here, the temporary stop display means replacement of the second special effect symbol z1 (change of the displayed second special effect symbol z1) in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c3 (lottery result display positions). Without performing, it means that one type of second special effect design z1 is displayed in a shaken state.
The “reach variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state during the variation display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2. Here, the reach state means that the second special effect symbol display area c4 is continuously displayed in the second special effect symbol display area c4, while the second special effect symbol display area c1 to c3 is the second in two or more areas. This is a state in which the temporary stop display of the special effect symbol z1 is performed and the types of the second special effect symbols z1 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more areas are the same.

The “pseudo continuous variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 is performed once or more during the variation display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2. Here, the pseudo continuous variation display means that the second special effect display in all the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c3 while continuing the variable display of the second special effect symbol z2 in the second special effect symbol display area c4. After the temporary stop display of the symbol z1, the normal special variation display of the second special effect symbol z1 is performed in all the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c3. The normal variation display means a display in which the updated display of the second special effect design z1 is repeated. Here, the updated display means that the second special effect symbol z1 indicating one type of identification information displayed at the lottery result display position in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c3 is another type of identification information. The display is switched (changed) to the second special effect design z1.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern determination random number and the variation pattern type is registered.
Then, in the special special figure 2 notification effect start processing, based on the special figure 2 symbol type designation command, the mode of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped (“missing symbol”, “normal jackpot two symbols” or “ Set 2 symbols for probability variation jackpots ”).
Further, in the normal special figure 2 notification effect start process, the variation pattern determination random number is acquired from the corresponding loop counter. Then, based on the obtained variation pattern determination random number and the read variation pattern determination table, the type of variation pattern is determined, and in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 of the image display device 20, the determined variation pattern is used. The variable display of the second special effect design z1, z2 is started.

In step S824, it is determined whether or not a special figure stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a special figure stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S825, and a special figure stop designation command is received. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S825, a special figure 2 notification effect stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the special figure 2 notification effect stop process, in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 of the image display device 20, the variable display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 is terminated and set in step S822 or step S823. Stop display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 according to the mode is performed.

Next, the normal effect symbol display process in step S804 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a normal effect symbol display process.
When the normal effect symbol display process is executed in step S804, as shown in FIG. 16, first, the process proceeds to step S830.
In step S830, it is determined whether or not the common symbol type designation command and the common symbol variation pattern designation command have been received. If it is determined that both control commands have been received (Yes), the flow proceeds to step S831, and at least If it is determined that one of the control commands has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S834.
In step S831, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is “normal state”, and if it is determined that it is “normal state” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S832, and is not “normal state”. When it determines (No), it transfers to step S833.
Here, the game state effect flag per common figure is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM, the time reduction effect flag is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM, and the big hit game state flag is predetermined in the RAM. If it is not set in the area, it is determined that the current gaming state is “normal state”, and at least one of the gaming state effect flag, the time reduction effect flag, and the jackpot gaming state flag in the RAM is a predetermined value in the RAM. If the area is set, it is determined that the current gaming state is not the “normal state”.

In step S832, a normal ordinary notification effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S834. In the normal map notification effect start process, first, a notice effect per map displayed on the image display device 20 is determined. Here, the notice announcement per ordinary drawing is an effect image displayed in the background of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2, and suggests the result of the normal symbol lottery.
In this embodiment, “weak suggestion notice effect” and “strong suggestion notice effect” are set as the types of notice effect per ordinary figure. In the “weak suggestion announcement effect”, the appearance of the “friend character p3” is suggested by displaying a small shadow of the “ally character p3” that appears when the game state described later occurs. On the other hand, in the “strong suggestion announcement effect”, the appearance of the “friend character p3” is strongly suggested by displaying a large shadow of the “ally character p3”.

  The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a notice effect determination table for each universal figure in which the correspondence between the random number for determining the notice effect for each ordinary figure and the type of the notice effect for each ordinary figure is registered. In addition, a notice effect determination table for each normal figure corresponding to each of the lottery results of the normal symbol lottery is stored as the notice effect determination table for each normal figure. Then, the probability of determining “strongly suggestive notice effect” is set higher in the notice effect determination table per universal figure corresponding to the winning than the notice effect determination table per ordinary figure corresponding to the winning. On the other hand, the probability of determining the “weak suggestion notice effect” is set higher in the notice effect determination table per universal figure corresponding to the winning than the notice effect determination table per ordinary figure corresponding to the winning. In addition, the probability that the “strong suggestion notice effect” is determined is set higher than the probability that the “weak suggestion notice effect” is determined in the notice effect determination table for each figure corresponding to the winning. On the other hand, in the notice announcement determination table for each figure corresponding to the loss, the probability that the “weak suggestion notice effect” is determined is set higher than the probability that the “strong suggestion notice effect” is decided. As a result, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the probability that the “strong suggestion notice effect” is determined is high, and when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the probability that the “weak suggestion notice effect” is determined is high. Become.

Then, in the normal general symbol notification effect start process, the mode of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 to be displayed in a stopped state ("missing symbol" or "standard symbol per symbol") is set based on the general symbol type designation command.
Further, in the normal general map notification effect start process, the notice effect determination random number per general map is acquired from the corresponding loop counter. In addition, when “design per symbol” is specified by the common symbol type designation command, the notice design determination table per common symbol corresponding to the winning is read, and “out of symbol” is identified by the common symbol type designation command. If it is designated, a notice effect determination table per common figure corresponding to the loss is read. Then, the type of the notice effect per universal figure is determined based on the obtained random number for notice notice effect per universal figure and the table of notice effect decided per common figure that has been read, and the display of the decided notice effect per universal figure is started.
Further, in the normal ordinary symbol notification effect start process, the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 are started to be displayed in the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20.

In step S833, an abbreviated common chart notification effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S834. In the abbreviated general symbol notification effect start processing, based on the general symbol type designation command, the mode of the normal effect symbol x2 to be stopped and displayed (“missing symbol” or “general symbol per symbol”) is set.
Then, in the normal effect symbol display area a4 of the image display device 20, the variation display of the normal effect symbol x2 is started. At this time, the normal effect symbol x1 is not displayed in the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. In addition, a notice effect per ordinary map is not displayed.
In step S834, it is determined whether or not a general-purpose stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a general-purpose stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S835 and a general-purpose stop designation command is received. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S835, a general-notice notification effect stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the usual figure notification effect stop processing, the second special effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 (only the second special effect symbol display area a4 is provided during the omitted ordinary figure notice effect). The variation display of the effect symbols x1, x2 (only the second special effect symbol x2 during the abbreviated ordinary symbol notification effect) is ended, and the normal effect symbols x1, x2 according to the mode set in step S832 or step S833 are displayed. Stop display.

Next, the effect display processing for a normal map in step S805 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect display processing per universal view.
If the effect display processing for the usual drawing is executed in step S805, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the process proceeds to step S840.
In step S840, it is determined whether or not a state designation command for designating the start of the gaming state per common figure has been received. If it is determined that this state designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S841. If it is determined that this state designation command has not been received (No), the process moves to step S844.
In step S841, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is in effect. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not in effect (No), the process proceeds to step S842 and if the jackpot gaming state is determined (Yes) ), The process proceeds to step S844. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is being determined is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S842, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed (No), the process proceeds to step S843 and it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed. If yes (Yes), the process moves to step S844. Here, whether or not the time reduction control is being executed is determined based on the time reduction effect flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.

In step S843, an effect start process is performed per ordinary figure, and the process proceeds to step S844. In the per-normal effect start process, the per-normal effect flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the display of the per-normal effect on the image display device 20 is started.
The effect per ordinary figure refers to an effect informing the occurrence of a gaming state ("chance state") per ordinary figure. In the present embodiment, in the per-game effect, an “friend character p3” appears and an effect of starting a battle with the “enemy character” (“enemy character p1” or “enemy character p2”) is displayed.
Further, “right-handed display” is executed in the production per hit. Here, “right-handed display” refers to a display for instructing the game ball to be fired so that the game ball flows down the right game area 32. In the pachinko machine 1, “right-handed display” is displayed in each of the “chance state”, “continuous state”, and jackpot game state.
In step S844, it is determined whether or not a state designation command for designating the end of the gaming state per common figure has been received. If it is determined that this state designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S845. If it is determined that this state designation command has not been received (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.

In step S845, it is determined whether or not an effect per ordinary drawing is being performed. If it is determined that an effect per ordinary diagram is being performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S846 and it is determined that an effect per ordinary diagram is not being performed. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the effect per ordinary drawing is being performed is determined based on the effect per ordinary drawing stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S846, an effect end process is executed per ordinary figure, a series of processes are ended, and the original process is restored. In the per-normal-effect production end processing, the per-normal-game effect is ended and the per-normal-game effect flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
Further, in the effect end processing for the usual figure, the effect image display device 20 displays the end effect for the usual figure. Here, the end effect per universal figure refers to an effect that notifies the end of the gaming state ("chance state") per universal figure. In the present embodiment, the effect of defeating the “friend character p3” to the “enemy character” (“enemy character p1” or “enemy character p2”) is displayed as the end effect per common figure.

Next, the jackpot effect display process in step S806 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot effect display process.
When the jackpot effect display process is executed in step S806, the process first proceeds to step S850 as shown in FIG.
In step S850, it is determined whether an opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S851, and it is determined that the opening designation command has not been received. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S852.
In step S851, a big hit effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S852. In the jackpot effect start processing, the big hit game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the display of the jackpot effect on the effect image display device 20 is started.
The jackpot effect refers to an effect that notifies the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot effect, the fact that the game is in a jackpot game state is indicated, and “right-handed display” is displayed.

In step S852, it is determined whether an ending designation command has been received. If it is determined that an ending designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S853, where it is determined that no ending designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S853, a jackpot effect end process is executed, a series of processes are ended, and the process returns to the original process. In the jackpot effect end processing, the image display device 20 ends the jackpot effect, starts displaying the jackpot end effect, and cancels the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. Note that the jackpot end effect ends after a predetermined time has elapsed.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the image display device 20 in the “normal state”. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the image display device 20 when the normal symbol lottery is executed in the “normal state”. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the image display device 20 in the “chance state”. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the image display device 20 in the “continuous channel state”.
As shown in FIG. 19, the pachinko machine 1 has “normal state”, “chance state”, “continuous state”, and “hit game state” as game states relating to the progress of the game.
The “normal state” is a gaming state in which the time reduction control is stopped. The “normal state” is a “normal game state”. Here, the “normal game state” refers to a game state in which “a game state per ordinary game” or “a jackpot game state” has not occurred. The “chance state” is a gaming state in which the time reduction control is stopped. The “chance state” is “game state per usual figure”. The “continuous state” is a gaming state in which the time-shortening control is being executed. The “continuous state” is “normal game state” or “game state per usual game”.

(Operation in “normal state”)
In the “normal state”, the player progresses the game with the aim of passing the first start gate 41 by the game ball and entering the game ball into the first start port 51.
When there is a game ball entering the first start port 51, the first special symbol lottery is executed, and the first special symbol display device 61 starts the variable display of the first special symbol. A stop display of the first special symbol is performed according to a mode corresponding to the result of the special symbol lottery. As shown in FIG. 20, after the first special effect symbol y is displayed in the first special effect symbol display area b of the image display device 20 in synchronization with the notification display of the first special symbol. The stop display of the first special effect symbol y is performed.
Also, as shown in FIG. 20, with the start of the notification display of the first special effect symbol y, the type of effect stage to be displayed is determined, and the determined type of effect stage is displayed on the image display device 20. Is called. In this embodiment, “effect stage A” for displaying “enemy character p1” and “effect stage B” for displaying “enemy character p2” are set as types of effect stages. Then, when the special figure high probability state is set, the probability that the “stage A” is determined is set higher than when the low probability state is set. Thereby, based on the effect stage displayed on the image display apparatus 20, it is possible to predict the winning probability of the current second special symbol lottery.

When the first special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the second opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 53.
Here, in the jackpot game state ("jackpot 1" or "jackpot 2") generated based on the first special symbol lottery, the number of round games is set to two, and the second opening / closing member in each round game The longest opening time of 53a is set to 0.5 [s]. Thereby, in the jackpot gaming state that is generated based on the first special symbol lottery, the possibility that the game ball enters the big winning opening 53 is low, and the possibility that the prize ball can be obtained is low.
Then, when “big hit 1” is generated, a special figure low probability state is set during the period from the end of this big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated. On the other hand, when “big hit 2” is generated, a special figure high probability state is set during a period from the end of this big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated.
As a result, in the “normal state”, it is unlikely that a winning ball can be obtained by the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, but the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery after the jackpot gaming state ends according to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. Changes.

On the other hand, when the first start gate 41 is passed by the game ball, the normal symbol lottery is executed, and after the normal symbol variation display is started on the general symbol display device 60, the normal symbol lottery is started. The normal symbol stop display according to the above-described mode is performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, in synchronization with the normal symbol notification display, the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 are displayed in the normal effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, and then the normal effect symbols x1 and x2 are displayed. Production symbols x1 and x2 are stopped and displayed.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, with the start of the notification effect of the normal effect symbols x1 and x2, the image display device 20 displays a notice effect per universal drawing. In this embodiment, “weak suggestion notice effect” that displays a small shadow of “friend character p3” and “strong suggestion notice effect” that displays a large shadow of “friend character p3” are displayed as types of notice effects per common figure. Is set. Then, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the probability that the “strong suggestion notice effect” is determined is set higher than when the normal symbol lottery is lost. Thereby, it is possible to predict the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery based on the notice announcement per universal drawing displayed on the image display device 20.
When the normal symbol lottery is won in the “normal state”, the occurrence of the gaming state per normal drawing is determined, and the “chance state” is entered. In the game state per game, a game per game in which the first opening / closing member 52a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the second start port 52. At this time, when “2 per ordinary figure” is generated, the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a in the game per ordinary figure is set longer than when “1 per ordinary figure” is generated. The
As described above, in the “normal state”, there is a low possibility that a winning ball can be obtained even if the big hit gaming state occurs. Thereby, for the purpose of setting the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery to a high probability, the player enters the game ball into the first starting port 51, and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery is increased. A game ball is passed through the first start gate 41 for the purpose of causing a game state per normal figure when set at a high probability.

(Operation in “chance state”)
When the normal symbol lottery is won in the “normal state”, a gaming state is generated per ordinary figure, and the “chance state” is entered. The “chance state” starts simultaneously with the start of the gaming state per usual figure and ends simultaneously with the end of the gaming state per common figure.
As shown in FIG. 22, by shifting to the “chance state”, the image display device 20 starts displaying the effect per universal drawing. In the present embodiment, the “friend character p3” appears as an effect per usual figure, and an effect of starting a battle with the “enemy character” is displayed. In the “chance state”, “right-handed display” is displayed, and the player proceeds with the game aiming for the game ball to enter the second start port 52.
When a game ball enters the second start port 52, the second special symbol lottery is executed, and the second special symbol display device 62 starts the variable display of the second special symbol. The stop display of the second special symbol is performed in a mode corresponding to the result of the special symbol lottery. Also, as shown in FIG. 22, in synchronization with the notification display of the second special symbol, in the second special effect symbol display areas c1 to c4 of the image display device 20, the change display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 is performed. After being performed, stop display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 is performed.
Here, in the “chance state”, since the variation time (0.5 [s]) shorter than the variation time set in the “continuous state” is set, the second special symbol is set in a relatively short time. The lottery notification display is performed, and the number of second special symbol lotteries that can be executed per unit time is increased. As a result, the possibility of winning the second special symbol lottery increases.

Further, with the start of the notification effect of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2, the image display device 20 displays a jackpot notice effect. In the present embodiment, as the types of jackpot notice effects, “weak attack notice effect” in which “friend character p3” performs a weak attack on “enemy characters p1, p2” and “ally character p3” are “enemy characters p1,” “Strong attack notice effect” for performing a strong attack against “p2” is set. Then, when winning the second special symbol lottery, the probability that the “strong attack notice effect” will be determined is set higher than when winning the second special symbol lottery. Thereby, it is possible to predict the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery based on the jackpot notice effect displayed on the image display device 20.
In addition, with the end of the variable display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2, the image display device 20 displays a lottery result notification effect. In the present embodiment, when the second special symbol lottery is won, the “winning notification effect” in which the “friend character p3” wins the “enemy character” is displayed. On the other hand, if the second special symbol lottery is lost, the “friend character p3” attack is not effective, and the “losing notification effect” in which the battle with the “enemy character” continues is displayed.

When the second special symbol lottery is won in the “chance state”, the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the state shifts to the “continuous state”.
Here, in the jackpot game state ("Big jackpot 3" or "Big jackpot 4") generated based on the second special symbol lottery, the number of round games is set to 10 times, and the second opening / closing member in each round game The longest open time of 53a is set to 30.0 [s]. Thereby, in the jackpot gaming state that occurs based on the second special symbol lottery, there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter the big winning opening 53, and there is a high possibility that a winning ball can be obtained.
Then, when “big hit 3” is generated, a special figure low probability state is set during the period from the end of this big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated. On the other hand, when “big hit 4” is generated, the special figure high probability state is set during the period from the end of this big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated.
On the other hand, when the “chance state” (game state per ordinary figure) ends without winning the second special symbol lottery, the end display per ordinary figure is displayed on the image display device 20 and “normal” is displayed. Transition to "state". In the present embodiment, an effect in which “friend character p3” is defeated by “enemy character” is displayed as the end effect per common figure.
As described above, in the “chance state”, the player causes a game ball to enter the second start opening 51 for the purpose of causing a jackpot gaming state.

(Operation in “continuous state”)
When the second special symbol lottery is won in the “chance state”, after the jackpot gaming state related to the winning is finished, the state shifts to the “continuous state”. In addition, when the second special symbol lottery is won in the “continuous state”, the “continuous state” continues after the jackpot gaming state related to the winning is completed. The “continuous chain state” starts at the end of the jackpot gaming state and ends at the start of the next jackpot gaming state or the end of the time reduction control.
In the “continuous state”, “right-handed display” is displayed on the image display device 20, and the player passes the second start gate 42 by the game ball and enters the second start port 52 of the game ball. The game progresses aiming at each.
When the second starting gate 42 is passed by the game ball, the normal symbol lottery is executed, and after the normal symbol variation display is started in the normal symbol display device 60, the mode according to the result of the normal symbol lottery A normal symbol stop display is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 23, in synchronization with the normal symbol notification display, after the normal effect symbol x2 is displayed in the normal effect symbol display area a4 of the image display device 20, the normal effect symbol x2 is displayed. Stop display is performed.
When the normal symbol lottery is won in the “continuous state”, a gaming state is generated per ordinary drawing.

Here, in the “continuous state”, since the time-shortening control is executed, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is increased, and the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a in the game per game is extended. . Thereby, in the “continuous change state”, the possibility that the game ball enters the second start port 52 is improved, and as a result, the possibility of winning the second special symbol lottery is improved. Therefore, in the “continuous chain state”, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the possibility of the jackpot gaming state based on the second special symbol lottery again increases, and the jackpot gaming state may continuously occur. Becomes higher.
On the other hand, if there is a game ball entering the second start port 52, the second special symbol lottery is executed, and after the second special symbol variation display is started on the special diagram 2 display device 62, A stop display of the second special symbol is performed in a mode corresponding to the result of the second special symbol lottery. In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, in synchronization with the notification display of the second special symbol, in the second special effect symbol display areas c <b> 1 to c <b> 4 of the image display device 20, the variation display of the second special effect symbols z <b> 1 and z <b> 2 is performed. After being performed, stop display of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2 is performed.
At this time, in the “continuous change state”, various display modes (variation patterns) of the second special effect symbols z1 and z2, such as “normal variation pattern”, “reach variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, etc. Aspects are executed, and various effect images are displayed as various aspects are executed.

When the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state (“big hit 3” or “big hit 4”) is likely to be obtained in the gaming state. When a jackpot gaming state ("Big jackpot 3" or "Big jackpot 4") is generated based on the second special symbol lottery, the time reduction control is started after the jackpot gaming state is ended.
When the jackpot gaming state is generated in the “continuous state”, the “continuous state” is newly generated after the end of the jackpot gaming state.
On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, when the next jackpot gaming state is not generated, and the notification display of the second special symbol is executed a set number of times (70 in this embodiment). When the time-shortening control is finished, the state shifts to the “normal state”.
As described above, in the “continuous Chang state”, there is a high possibility that a winning ball can be obtained when the big hit gaming state is generated. Accordingly, the player causes the second starting gate 42 to pass the gaming ball and causes the second starting port 51 to enter the gaming ball for the purpose of causing a big hit gaming state.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, in the “normal state”, the player plays a game with the aim of entering the game ball into the first start port 51 provided in the left game area 31. As a result, in the left game area 31, the game ball flowing down toward the first start port 51 can be passed through the first start gate 41 located above the first start port 51.
Here, even if the first special symbol lottery executed based on the game ball entering the first start opening 51 is won, it is unlikely that a winning ball can be obtained in the big hit gaming state, Time-shortening control is not executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Accordingly, in the first special symbol lottery, the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery executed based on the game ball entering the second start port 52 is changed to a high probability or a low probability (a special symbol high probability state). Or the transition to the special figure low probability state).
Thereby, in the “normal state”, the player wins the normal symbol lottery executed based on the passage of the first starting gate 41 by the game ball (especially, wins “2 per normal map”), and 2. A game is played mainly for opening the first opening / closing member 52a for opening / closing the starting port 52.
At this time, even when the normal symbol lottery is won and the first opening / closing member 52a is opened, and the game ball enters the second start port 52, the game ball enters the second start port 52 If the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery executed in this way is set to a low probability, the possibility that a big hit gaming state based on the second special symbol lottery will occur is reduced. Therefore, in order to increase the probability that a jackpot gaming state based on the second special symbol lottery will occur, when the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery is set to a high probability, It is necessary to cause the game ball to enter the second start opening 52. Therefore, the player aims to win the normal symbol lottery while considering the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery currently set.
Then, when the second special symbol lottery executed based on the game ball entering the second start port 52 is won, the game shifts to “continuous state”, and more prize balls in the jackpot game state. In addition, the time-shortening control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends.
In the “continuous-changing state”, the player plays a game aiming to enter the game ball into the second start opening 53 provided in the right game area 32. As a result, in the right game area 32, the game ball flowing down toward the second start port 52 can pass through the second start gate 42 located above the second start port 52. At this time, in the “continuous-changing state”, the time-shortening control is being executed, so that there is a high possibility that a game ball will enter the second start port 52.
Here, even when the second special symbol lottery is won, the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery is set anew after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the low probability can be set as the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery. However, when the second special symbol lottery is won, the short-time control is executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. Therefore, even if the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery is set to a low probability, the second special symbol lottery is executed. Based on the lottery, there is a high possibility that a big hit gaming state will occur. That is, in the “continuous Chang state”, there is a high possibility that the big hit gaming state is continuously generated based on the second special symbol lottery.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
In the pachinko machine 1, when winning a lottery (first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery) that is executed when the game ball enters the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 52, It is determined that the jackpot gaming state in which the 2 opening / closing member 53a is opened is generated, and the jackpot gaming state is caused to allow the game ball to enter the big winning opening 53. A prize ball can be obtained in accordance with the game ball entering the big prize opening 53. In addition, when the normal symbol lottery executed by the passage of the start gate (the first start gate 41 or the second start gate 42) by the game ball is won, the first opening / closing member 52a is opened. A winning game state is generated, and a game state is generated per game, so that a game ball can enter the second start port 52.
Here, when winning the first special symbol lottery executed by entering the first starting port 51 as a trigger, “big hit 3, 4” (a big hit gaming state related to a relatively long maximum opening time) “Big hit 1, 2” (a big hit gaming state with a relatively short longest open time) is generated with a higher probability than the probability of occurrence.
On the other hand, when winning the second special symbol lottery executed by entering the second starting opening 52 as a trigger, the probability of “big hit 1, 2” is generated with a higher probability than “big hit 3, 4”. Is born.

As a result, regardless of the currently set winning probability of the first special symbol lottery, if the first special symbol lottery is won, the possibility of generating a “big hit 3, 4” is reduced. The possibility of obtaining many prize balls is reduced. On the other hand, regardless of the currently set winning probability of the second special symbol lottery, if the second special symbol lottery is won, there is a high possibility that a “big hit 3, 4” will occur. There is a high chance that you will be able to win a prize ball.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special symbol lottery is won, “big hit 1, 2” is generated, and when the second special symbol lottery is won, “big hit 3, 4” is generated. The
As a result, when the first special symbol lottery is won, “big hit 3, 4” will not occur, so there is no possibility of acquiring many prize balls. On the other hand, when the second special symbol lottery is won, since “big hit 3, 4” is generated, it is certain that many prize balls will be obtained.
Therefore, in order to obtain more prize balls, the player aims to win a game ball at the second starting port 52 regardless of the currently set special symbol lottery probability. Try to get the opportunity.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the significance of the normal symbol lottery, and it is possible to improve game play.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when “big hit 3, 4” is generated, the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a for opening and closing the second start port 52 is extended after the “big hit 3, 4” is finished. At the same time, the short time control is started to improve the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery.
As a result, during the period in which the opening time extension control is executed, the possibility that the game ball enters the second start opening 52 is improved, and as a result, the execution is triggered by entering the second start opening 52. The possibility of winning the second special symbol lottery is improved.
Therefore, when “big jackpot 3, 4” is generated, there is a high possibility that “big jackpot 3,4” based on the second special symbol lottery will be raised again after the end of “big jackpot 3,4”. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that “big hit 3, 4” is continuously generated.
On the other hand, when “big hit 1, 2” is generated, the time reduction control is not started after the end of “big hit 1, 2”.
Therefore, in order to acquire more prize balls, the player tries to get a chance of a normal symbol lottery aiming to win a game ball at the second start port 52 more strongly. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the significance of the normal lottery.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a is set to the first opening time as a relatively short opening time as the gaming state that occurs when the normal symbol lottery is won. 1 "and" 2 per ordinary figure "set to a second opening time in which the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a is relatively long.
As a result, when “2 per base map” is generated, more game balls may enter the second start opening 52 than when “1 per base map” is generated. As a result, the possibility of winning the second special symbol lottery executed when the ball enters the second start opening 52 is increased.
Therefore, the player plays the game while hoping that “2 per usual figure” is generated in order to cause more game balls to enter the second start opening 52. Therefore, it is possible to further improve game playability.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the first special symbol lottery, during the period from the end of the jackpot gaming state to the next occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. The winning probability of the second special symbol lottery executed is set to the first probability (low probability) or the second probability (high probability).
Thus, every time the first special symbol lottery is won, the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set again to the first probability or the second probability.
When the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery is set to the second probability and the normal symbol lottery is won, the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery is set to the first probability. There is a higher possibility that “big hit 3, 4” will be generated than in the case where the normal symbol lottery is won, and thus there is a higher possibility that many prize balls can be obtained.
Therefore, when a player plays a game aiming to win the normal symbol lottery, the player pays attention to the time of winning the normal symbol lottery, and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery is the second probability. When it is set to, it aims to win the normal symbol lottery and tries to get an opportunity of the normal symbol lottery. Therefore, it is possible to further improve game playability.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, the stage that indicates the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is displayed, so that the player can predict the winning probability of the special symbol lottery currently set based on the stage of production. You can expect the time to win the normal symbol lottery.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, the significance of the normal symbol lottery can be improved, and the gameability can be improved.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when the time reduction control is not executed, the player passes the game ball through the first start gate 41 and enters the game ball into the first start port 51. Play games aiming at that.
That is, even if the first special symbol lottery executed based on the game ball entering the first starting port 51 is won, “bonus 1, 2” is generated, so that a prize ball can be obtained. The possibility is low, and the time-shortening control is not started after the end of the “big hit 1, 2”, so that the possibility of winning the second special symbol lottery thereafter is not improved.
Therefore, the first special symbol lottery is a meaning for obtaining an opportunity to change the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery executed based on the entrance of the game ball into the second starting port 52 to a high probability or a low probability. Will have only.
Thereby, when the time reduction control is not executed, the player wins the normal symbol lottery executed based on the passage of the first start gate 41 by the game ball, and opens and closes the second start port 52. A game is played for the main purpose of generating a game state per the opening of the first opening / closing member 52a.
At this time, in order to obtain more opportunities for the second special symbol lottery, the player generates “2 per ordinary figure” in which the opening time of the first opening / closing member 52a is set to a relatively long opening time. Would hope that. In addition, in order to increase the possibility of winning the second special symbol lottery, the player can play a game per game when the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery is set to the second probability (high probability). You want the state to be born.
Then, when winning the second special symbol lottery executed based on the game ball entering the second starting port 52, “big hit 3, 4” is generated, so that a winning ball can be obtained. There is a high possibility of being able to do this, and since the time-shortening control is started after the end of “big hit 3, 4”, the possibility of winning the “big hit 3, 4” again becomes high.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1, it becomes possible to improve game playability.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, when the first special symbol lottery is won, only the jackpot gaming state ("big hit 1, 2") related to the shortest maximum open time is generated, and the second special symbol lottery is won. In some cases, only the jackpot gaming state ("Big Jack 3, 4") with the longest longest open time is generated.
However, if the first special symbol lottery is won as long as the jackpot gaming state related to the shortest longest opening time is generated with a higher probability than the probability that the jackpot gaming state related to the longest longest opening time will occur, the longest longest opening The jackpot gaming state relating to time may be generated. In addition, as long as the jackpot gaming state related to the longest longest opening time is generated with a higher probability than the probability that the jackpot gaming state related to the shortest longest opening time will occur, if the second special symbol lottery is won, the shortest longest opening The jackpot gaming state relating to time may be generated.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game machines such as amusement game machines may be used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Game board 20 Image display apparatus 30 Game area 31 Left game area 32 Right game area 41 1st start gate 42 2nd start gate 51 1st start port 52 2nd start port 52a 1st opening / closing member 53 Big winning opening 53a 2nd opening-and-closing member 60 Special figure display device 61 Special figure 1 display apparatus 62 Special figure 2 display apparatus 63 Status display apparatus 64 Start opening solenoid 65 Big prize opening solenoid 101 Special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 102 Special figure 2 starting ball detection Sensor 103 Winning ball detection sensor 104 First normal start ball detection sensor 105 Second normal start ball detection sensor 200 Main controller 210 CPU
220 ROM
230 RAM
240 input port 250 output port 260 frequency generation circuit 270 hard random number generation circuit 300 effect control device 400 payout control device

Claims (5)

A game board having a game area in which the launched game balls flow down;
A first entrance, a second entrance, and a third entrance, each capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area;
A predetermined area through which a game ball flowing down the game area can pass;
A first opening / closing member capable of being displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second entrance and an open state in which a game ball can enter;
A second opening / closing member capable of being displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the third entrance and an open state in which a game ball can enter;
When a first lottery executed by the game ball passing through the predetermined area is won, a ball opening game is executed in which the first opening / closing member is displaced from the closed state to the open state. First lottery means for determining the occurrence of the entrance opening game state;
A round game in which the second opening / closing member is displaced from the closed state to the open state when the second lottery executed when the game ball enters the first entrance is won is executed. A second lottery means for determining the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state;
A third lottery means for determining the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state when winning the third lottery executed when the game ball enters the second entrance,
A first type selection means for selecting a type of jackpot gaming state to be generated from a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states when the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined;
A second type selection means for selecting a type of the entrance opening game state to be generated from a plurality of types of entrance opening game states when occurrence of the entrance entrance game state is determined;
When the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined, the second lottery and the third lottery executed during the period from the end of the jackpot gaming state until the next occurrence of the jackpot gaming state Lottery probability setting means for setting each winning probability to a first probability or a second probability higher than the first probability;
Opening time extension control for executing opening time extension control in which the first opening / closing member opening time, which is the opening time of the first opening / closing member in the entrance opening game, is extended compared to when the control is not executed. Means,
A prize ball payout control means for executing a prize ball payout operation in response to a game ball entering the third entrance,
The lottery probability setting means sets the respective winning probabilities of the second lottery and the third lottery so that the winning probability of the second lottery and the winning probability of the third lottery are synchronized.
When the second jackpot gaming state is generated, the opening time extension control means starts the opening time extension control in response to the end of the second jackpot gaming state, and the first jackpot gaming game When the state is generated, the opening time extension control is not started in response to the end of the first jackpot gaming state,
The plurality of types of jackpot gaming states include a first jackpot gaming state in which a second opening / closing member opening time which is an opening time of the second opening / closing member in the round game is set to a first second opening / closing member opening time. And a second jackpot gaming state that is set to a second second opening / closing member opening time that is longer than the first second opening / closing member opening time.
When the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the second lottery, the first type selection means has a higher probability than the probability of selecting the second jackpot gaming state. When a gaming state is selected and the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the third lottery, the second jackpot gaming state is set with a higher probability than the probability of selecting the first jackpot gaming state. Selected,
The plurality of types of entrance opening game states include a first entrance opening game state in which the first opening / closing member opening time is set to a first first opening / closing member opening time, and the first opening / closing member. A second entrance opening game state in which an opening time is set to a second first opening / closing member opening time longer than the first first opening / closing member opening time,
The gaming machine, wherein the second type selection means selects the first entrance opening game state with a higher probability than the probability of selecting the second entrance opening game state.   The first type selection means selects the first jackpot gaming state when the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the second lottery, and the jackpot based on the third lottery. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the occurrence of a gaming state is determined, the second jackpot gaming state is selected. Probability variation control means for executing probability variation control in which the winning probability of the first lottery is set higher than when the control is not performed,
The probability variation control means starts the probability variation control in response to the end of the second jackpot gaming state when the second jackpot gaming state occurs, and the first jackpot gaming state 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when the game occurs, the probability variation control is not started in response to the end of the first jackpot gaming state. The gaming area has a first path and a second path as a path through which the game ball flows down,
As the predetermined area, a first predetermined area capable of passing a game ball flowing down the first path, and a second predetermined area capable of passing a game ball flowing down the second path, Have
The first entrance is arranged to allow entry of a game ball that has passed through the first predetermined area in the first path,
The said 2nd entrance is arrange | positioned so that the entrance of the game ball which passed the said 2nd predetermined area | region in the said 2nd path | route will be attained. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an effect control means for executing an effect that suggests the winning probability set by the lottery probability setting means.

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