JP2014121403A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game by providing new game features.SOLUTION: A second big winning port device includes: special winning ports where a game ball wins; special opening/closing blades to be operated to become an open state on condition that a small win display result is displayed in a symbol variable game; and a special passage area where a game ball passes and that generates a jackpot game when a winning game ball passes from the special winning port. A main control CPU operates a second big winning port to become a first special state where it is easy for a game ball to pass the special passage area and a second special state where it is difficult for a game ball to pass the special passage area when compared with the first special state on the basis of the kind of a win.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined winning display result is displayed in a symbol changing game performed by changing a special symbol.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a special symbol triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start winning opening, and as a result, it is displayed as a jackpot display result. In such a case, the big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out is awarded.

  In such a gaming machine, an opening / closing member is generally operated so that the start winning opening can be in an open state and a closed state. And, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a normal starting condition such as the passing of a game ball to the operating gate is established, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a normal symbol different from a special symbol is varied, As a result, it has been disclosed that the opening and closing member is opened when the normal figure is reached. At this time, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the start winning opening, and the start condition of the symbol variation game is easily established.

JP 2006-20960 A

  However, in such gaming machines, for example, even if the opening / closing means of the start winning opening is in an open state, the tendency to pay attention to whether or not a game ball wins in the starting winning opening is the same as before. There is a possibility that the game may become monotonous, and it is desired to improve the interest of the game by providing novel gameplay.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the object thereof is to provide novel gameplay and to improve the interest in games. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem comprises display means for performing a symbol variation game performed by varying a special symbol, and hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a hit, and the symbol In a game machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the variable game, the normal symbol is changed and displayed when the normal starting condition is satisfied. A normal hit determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a normal hit, a entrance for allowing a game ball that can be a starting condition for the symbol variation game by entering the game ball, and the normal Variable start means having open / close means that operates so that the entrance can be opened and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game; If the determination result of the means is affirmative, the hit display result in the hit type determination means for determining the hit type corresponding to the hit display result, the special entrance where the game ball can enter, and the symbol variation game Special opening and closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be opened and closed on the condition that it is displayed, and a game ball that has entered from the special entrance has passed and a hit game is generated And a first special state in which a game ball easily passes through the special passing area based on a hit type determined by the hit type determining means and a special entering means having a special passing area through which the played game ball can pass. And a special opening / closing control means for performing control to operate the special ball entry means so as to be able to take the second special state in which the game ball is less likely to pass through the special passage area than the first special state. The gist To.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the special entry means has special distribution means for assigning whether or not a game ball entered from the special entry port can pass through the special passage area, and the special opening / closing control. When the predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the means performs the special vibration according to one kind of distribution pattern regardless of the first special state or the second special state. While operating the distribution means, and when in the first special state, the special distribution means controls the special opening / closing means to be open during a first special period during which the game ball can pass through the special passage area. In the second special state, the special opening / closing means may be controlled to be opened during the second special period during which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passage area by the special distribution means.

  In the gaming machine, the special opening / closing control means may control the special opening / closing means to be closed for a predetermined time before switching the distribution by the special distribution means.

  The gaming machine includes gaming state control means for controlling a state of improving the entrance rate that the special opening / closing means is easy to open, and the gaming state control means is based on the winning type determined by the winning type determining means. In addition, control is performed so that the increased entrance rate state can be given after the winning game is finished, and when the improved entrance rate state is given, the upper limit number of symbol variation games to which the improved entrance rate state is given is determined. It is good also as a structure.

  For the gaming machine, when the upper limit number of the entrance rate improvement state is determined by the gaming state control means, after notifying the notification means about the first number not exceeding the upper limit number, It is good also as a structure provided with the alerting | reporting control means to perform alerting | reporting regarding the 2nd frequency | count which becomes this upper limit frequency | count when it adds to 1st frequency | count.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is sectional drawing which shows the inside of the 2nd big winning opening of a pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of winning game. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of the 2nd big prize opening in a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation content of the change frequency notification effect. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a notification means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  Further, a 14-segment type first special symbol display device 12a is provided at the lower right of the effect display device 11, and a 14-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is provided at the right of the first special symbol display device 12a. Each is arranged. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as the display means, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed while being varied. The special figure is a design for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (winning lottery) whether or not it is a win (big hit or small win). In this embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each of the display devices 12a and 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until it is confirmed and stopped. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In the present embodiment, each display device 12a, 12b selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is displayed when the variable game ends. A fixed stop is displayed individually. The special figure is a big hit symbol (big hit display result) that can recognize a big hit, a small hit symbol (small hit display result) that can recognize a small hit, and a special symbol that can recognize a gap. It is classified as a symbol (outlier display result). Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop, the player is given a big hit game, and when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Yes. For this reason, the player can recognize a hit or deviation from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b with a fixed stop display, the effect display device 11 also shows the big hit symbol (big hit display). Result) is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  Further, when the deviated symbols are displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, the deviated symbols (delay display result) are also displayed in the definite stop display on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

  Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a fixed stop display, the small bonus symbol (small hit display) is also displayed on the effect display device 11. Result) is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the small hit symbol by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which one row of symbols is a different symbol from the other two rows of symbols.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 provided on the game board 10, and is subtracted by “1” by the start of the first variable game. . Accordingly, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (the first upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second start winning slot 15 arranged on the game board 10, while “1” is subtracted by the start of the second variable game. . Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 15 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  Further, on the right side of the second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball is arranged. A first start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the first start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 14 gives a start condition for the first variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW2. obtain. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, the first start winning prize is obtained compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth 14. That is, the first start winning opening 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 11, a second start winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a (entrance opening) for game balls is arranged. The second start winning port 15 as a variable starting means is a normal electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by the operation of a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 5). The second start winning opening 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second winning opening 15a by opening an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means. That is, when the second start winning opening 15 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, the game ball is placed in the second winning opening 15a more than when it is closed (second state). Makes it easier to win a prize. A second start port switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 gives a start condition for the second variable game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW3. obtain. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral X, the second start winning prize is obtained when it rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral Y. Obstacles or the like are arranged so that it is difficult for the mouth 15 to win. That is, the second start winning opening 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly including the right side of the game board 10.

  On the right side of the effect display device 11, an operation gate 19 is disposed above the second start winning opening 15. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The operation gate 19 can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW1. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close blades 16 of the second start winning opening 15 as an ordinary electric accessory are in an open state. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15, and the player can easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can be obtained.

  In addition, a second large prize opening device 21 having a special prize opening 22 (special ball opening) through which a game ball can be won is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11, and a second big prize opening solenoid is provided. A second big prize mouth blade 23 that opens and closes on both sides by the operation of SOL3 (shown in FIG. 5) is provided. The second grand prize opening device 21 is formed with a winning space 24 in which the game balls won from the special winning opening 22 can roll, and the gaming balls are discharged from the winning space 24 below the winning space 24. A discharge port 25 for this purpose is formed. Behind the discharge port 25, a second count switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed. The second grand prize opening device 21 as the special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game balls. The second big prize opening device 21 is opened by the opening operation of the second big prize opening blade 23 as a special opening / closing means during the small hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the small hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  This small hit game is won based on the result of the winning lottery, and the small hit symbol is determined in the first variable game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variable game of the second special symbol display device 12b. Stopped and displayed after the game ends.

  When the small hit game is started, the second grand prize opening device 21 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once or twice), and a predetermined number of games (the upper limit number of winnings) are given to the second big prize opening device 21. Until the ball wins or until a specified time (5.4 s in this embodiment) elapses, the ball is opened and closed, and the small hit game is ended.

  In the present embodiment, in the game board 10, the operation gate 19, the second start winning port 15, and the second large winning port device 21 are disposed in order from the top, and due to the relationship of the flow path of the game ball, The game balls are easier to win from the top.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in the second grand prize opening device 21, a game ball that has won a prize in the second big prize opening device 21 is located through the discharge opening 25 at the back of the discharge opening 25 (see FIG. 1). A discharge passage 46 is formed that can pass one ball at a time. The discharge channel 46 is formed so as to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the lower side from the discharge port 25. In addition, a special passage region 47 through which one game ball can pass and a general passage region 48 are formed in parallel in the discharge passage 46 as branch passages. In the special passage area 47, a special passage switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a passed game ball is arranged. In the special passage area 47, a special distribution shutter 49 is provided as special distribution means for opening and closing the special passage area 47 by the operation of a special passage distribution solenoid SOL4 (shown in FIG. 5). . As shown in FIG. 2 (a), the special sort shutter 49 opens a special pass area 47 so that a game ball can pass when the second big prize opening device 21 is opened. May be provided. On the other hand, in other cases, as shown in FIG. 2B, the special passing area 47 is closed so that the game ball cannot pass, and the game ball is arranged at a general position where the game ball is led to the general passing area 48. Established. Also, when the second big prize opening device 21 is opened during the small hit game, and the game ball won in the second big prize opening device 21 passes through the special passing area 47, the big hit in the variable game is ended after the small hit game ends. A game is awarded. In other words, the special distribution shutter 49 distributes whether or not the game ball won from the special winning opening 22 of the second large winning opening apparatus 21 passes through the special passing area 47.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a first big prize opening device 18 having a special prize opening 18a (special prize entry) through which a game ball can be awarded is arranged below the first start prize opening 14. And a first grand prize opening door 17 that opens and closes by an operation of a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 5). A first count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first big prize opening device 18. The first grand prize opening device 18 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game balls. The first grand prize opening device 18 is opened by the opening operation of the first big prize opening door 17 as a special opening / closing means during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  The jackpot game is won based on the winning lottery result, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. To start after the game ends. In addition, this big hit game is won after the small hit game based on the winning lottery, and when the game ball won in the second big prize opening device 21 passes through the special passing area 47, the big hit game is started after the end of the small hit game.

  When the big hit game is started, the round game in which the first big prize opening device 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds (upper limit number of rounds). One round game is performed until the first grand prize opening device 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and is defined in the first big prize opening device 18 during one round game. The game is released until the number of game balls (winning upper limit number) wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to the non-variable state in which the variable state is not given. In particular, whether or not to open / close the blade 16 is determined. The fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the result is shortened as compared with the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In the variable state, the variation time of the variation game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened in a short open mode, whereas when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened / closed. The blade 16 opens in a long open mode. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable speed state in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variation game tends to be easily executed.

  Also, in the short / short state, depending on the type of hit (small hit or big hit), after the end of the big hit game, a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 20 times, 40 times or 60 times) is given as an upper limit. Is done. Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. As decorations, eight types of numbers [1] to [8] and special symbols including triangles, stars, and double circles are adopted, and [111] [222] [ 333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888]. Further, 32770/65536 is specified as the winning probability per win, and 65535/65536 is specified as the normal winning probability. Further, the number of prize balls of the game ball is three for the first start prize opening 14 and the second start prize opening 15, and 15 for the first big prize opening device 18 and the second big prize opening device 21. Each is defined. In addition, as a short opening mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 40 ms elapses after opening. In addition, as a long open mode of the opening / closing blade 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened three times and the open state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after opening. Further, “10 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of winnings, which is a closing condition of the opening and closing blades 16. In each round game, “1” is set as the number of times the first grand prize opening device 18 or the second big prize opening device 21 is opened, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings. Each of the display devices 12a and 12b has 102 types of special symbols, and is classified into one type of big hit symbol, 100 types of small hit symbols, and one type of off-line symbol.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the winning game specified in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described below.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a win is won by winning lottery, one hit is determined from one type of big hit and five types of small hits, and the hit game corresponding to the determined hit is determined. It is to be granted. In the present embodiment, the winning symbols of 101 types of special drawings displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop are classified for each type of winning. In the figure, the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is determined and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2". .

  Of the winning symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol ZA is assigned one type of big hit symbol and the symbol ZB is assigned 100 types of small hit symbols. On the other hand, of the winning symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, the symbol Za has one type of winning symbol, the symbol Zc has one type of small winning symbol, and the symbol Zd has 2 symbols. There are 7 types of small hit symbols assigned to the design, 7 types of small hit symbols assigned to the design Ze, and 90 types of small hit symbols assigned to the design Zf. In this way, the winning type can be specified from the types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop manner.

  In the present embodiment, the small hit when the small hit symbol classified as symbols Zc to Zf is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop is indicated as “specific small hit” and is classified as symbol ZB. The small hit when the small hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop is indicated as “non-specific small hit”. Further, the small hit symbol when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol Zc is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop is indicated as "first specific small hit", and the small hit symbol classified as the symbol Zd is The small hit when the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "second specific small hit". Further, the small hit symbol when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol Ze is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is confirmed and stopped is indicated as “third specific small hit”, and the small hit symbol classified as the symbol Zf is The small hit when the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is shown as “fourth specific small hit”.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b, A game is born. In the big hit game in this case, a round game for opening the first big prize opening device 18 is defined, and the prescribed number of round games is set to “16”.

  Further, when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, or the small hit symbol classified as the symbols Zc to Zf is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. When displayed, a small hit game is generated, and the second big prize opening device 21 is opened for a predetermined time in the small hit game. When the game ball won in the second big prize opening device 21 passes through the special passing area 47, the big hit game is generated after the end of the small hit game. In the big hit game in this case, a round game that opens the first big prize opening device 18 is defined, and the prescribed number of round games is set to “15”. For this reason, it can be said that the specified number of rounds of the round game is substantially set to “16” in the hit game in which the small hit game is one round and the small hit game and the big hit game are continuous.

  “25 (seconds)” for each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game, “1” as the number of times the first big prize opening device 18 is opened in each round game is the upper limit number of winnings for one round game "8 balls" are set for each. Also, in each jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” as the opening time, “2 (seconds)” as the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), “15 (seconds)” as the ending time, Is set.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a small win is won based on the result of the winning lottery, the second big prize opening device 21 is opened in an open mode corresponding to the type of the winning small win.
Specifically, when a non-specific small win is won, the second big prize opening device 21 is opened in a short open manner in the small hit game. This short release mode is an open mode in which it is harder for a game ball to win the second big prize opening device 21 and almost no game ball wins the second big prize port device 21 than the long open mode.

  In addition, when winning the first to third specific small wins, the second big prize opening device 21 is in an open state in the second long open mode in the small hit game, while when winning the fourth specific small hits, In the small hit game, the second big prize opening device 21 is opened in the first long opening mode. In the first long opening mode, the game ball is easier to win in the second large winning opening device 21 than in the short opening mode, but in the special passing region 47 of the second large winning port device 21 than in the second long opening mode. This is an open mode in which the sphere hardly passes. On the other hand, in the second long opening mode, the game ball is easier to win in the second large winning opening device 21 than in the short opening mode, but in the special passing region of the second large winning port device 21 than in the first long opening mode. 47 is an open mode in which a game ball easily passes.

  In this way, the second big prize opening device 21 is in an open state in an open mode corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol displayed on the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b. In particular, when a small win is won in the first variation game, the second big prize opening device 21 is in an open state in a short opening mode, so that almost no game balls win the second big prize opening device 21. On the other hand, when the small win is won in the second variation game, the second big prize opening device 21 is in the open state in the first long opening mode or the second long opening mode. Although the game ball wins 21, the second big prize opening device 21 becomes the first long open mode with a probability of 9/10, and becomes the second long open mode with a probability of 1/10.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning ball is won based on the result of the winning lottery, and the game ball that has won the second big prize opening device 21 passes through the special passing area 47, the small winning game is ended. A jackpot game is awarded, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended is determined according to the special figure determined as the jackpot symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small win is won based on the result of the winning lottery, if the game ball won in the second big prize opening device 21 does not pass through the special passing area 47, the small win game The big hit game is not given after the end, and the game state after the small hit game is not changed.

  Specifically, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or a jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b. The jackpot game that is given at the time of the game is given a variable state with an upper limit of the variable game of “60 times” after the jackpot game ends. In addition, the big hit game given when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 when winning the first specific small hit is also the upper limit of the “60 times” variable game after the big hit game ends. A variable state is given. In addition, the big hit game given when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 when winning the second specific small hit is also the upper limit of the “40 times” variable game after the big hit game ends. A variable state is given. The big hit game given when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 when winning the non-specific small hit, the third and fourth specific small wins, The variable state is given with the variable game of “times” as the upper limit. Note that when winning a non-specific small hit, the game balls hardly win the second big prize opening device 21 itself. When winning a fourth specific small hit, the game balls are placed in the special passing area 47. Almost no passage. For this reason, when the non-specific small hit and the fourth specific small hit are won, the big hit game is not substantially executed and the variable state is not given.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the control of the second big prize mouth blade 23 and the special distribution shutter 49 in the second big prize port device 21 will be described below.
The 2nd big prize mouth blade 23 performs the operation | movement which can take an open state and a closed state with the open mode (open pattern) according to the kind of small hit. Specifically, when a non-specific small hit is won, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates in the opening pattern P10 in the short opening mode. In addition, when winning the fourth specific small hit, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates in the opening pattern P11 of the first long open mode, and when winning the first to third specific small hits, the second long open The second big prize mouth blade 23 operates in the open pattern P12 of the aspect.

  On the other hand, the operation mode of the special sort shutter 49 is the same one type of operation mode (operation pattern) regardless of the small hit symbol displayed on the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b. It operates so that a position and a general position can be taken. That is, in the small hit game, the special sort shutter 49 is operated according to one type of operation pattern (distribution pattern) regardless of the game state at that time and the type of the small win selected. In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the plurality of types of second big prize mouth blades 23 and the operation mode of one type of special distribution shutter 49 are controlled with the same time as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of game balls wins the second grand prize opening device 21, the opening / closing control is ended even during the opening / closing control.

  Specifically, regardless of the type of the small hit, the special sorting shutter 49 operates from the general position to the special position at the timing indicated by the symbol T11 at which the small hit game starts. The special distribution shutter 49 operates from the special position to the general position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 when the time Th has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, and is indicated by reference numeral T14 at which the time Ti has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. The timing moves from the general position to the special position. Subsequently, the special distribution shutter 49 operates from the special position to the general position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16 when the time Tj has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, and the code at which the small hit game ends from the timing indicated by reference numeral T16. The general position is maintained until the timing indicated by T17.

  On the other hand, when a non-specific small hit is won, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates in an open pattern P10 in a short open mode. In this case, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Then, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T12 when the time Th has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and the closed state is maintained until the timing indicated by the symbol T17.

  As described above, when the second grand prize mouth blade 23 operates in the short open mode, the game ball can be won in the second big prize mouth device 21 from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. Otherwise, the game ball does not win the second grand prize opening device 21. In addition, since 40 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Th in this embodiment, it is difficult for a game ball to win a 2nd big winning opening apparatus 21.

  In addition, when the fourth specific small hit is won, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates in the opening pattern P11 of the first long opening mode. In this case, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Then, the second grand prize mouth blade 23 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T13 when the time Tk has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T11, and is closed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T13 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T17. State is maintained.

  As described above, when the second grand prize mouth blade 23 operates in the first long open mode, a game ball can be won in the second big prize mouth apparatus 21 from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T13. Otherwise, the game ball does not win the second big prize opening device 21. In addition, since 1700 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Tk in this embodiment, a game ball can win a 2nd big winning opening apparatus 21. FIG. Further, 40 ms is defined as the time Th in the present embodiment. For this reason, during the period (first special period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 when the second grand prize winning blade 23 is in the open state to the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, the special distribution shutter 49 is mainly set at the general position. Since it is arranged, there is a high possibility that the game ball won in the second grand prize opening device 21 will pass through the general passage area 48.

  Also, 1000 ms is defined as a time Tl from when the second big prize mouth blade 23 is closed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T13 until the special distribution shutter 49 is moved to the special position at the timing indicated by reference symbol T14. Yes. Thus, before the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 at which the distribution by the special distribution shutter 49 is performed, the second large winning opening blade 23 of the second large winning opening apparatus 21 is closed for a predetermined time Tl. It becomes a state. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the second grand prize opening device 21 immediately before the timing shown in T13, there is sufficient time until the game ball passes through the general passing area 48. The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the two major winning opening device 21 is prevented from passing through the special passing area 47. Similarly, in the other open patterns P10 and P12, from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the second grand prize mouth blade 23 is used so that the game ball does not win the second big prize mouth apparatus 21. Is closed.

  In addition, when the first to third specific small wins are won, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates in the opening pattern P12 in the second long opening mode. In this case, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. And the 2nd big prize mouth blade | wing 23 operate | moves from an open state to a closed state at the timing shown to code | symbol T12 when time Th passed from the timing shown to code | symbol T11. Subsequently, the second grand prize mouth blade 23 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 when the time Ti has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, and the code at which time Tm has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. It operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing shown in T15, and the closed state is maintained until the timing shown in T17.

  As described above, when the second grand prize mouth blade 23 operates in the second long open mode, the game ball can be won in the second big prize mouth apparatus 21 mainly at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. Otherwise, the game ball does not win the second big prize opening device 21. In addition, since 1700 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Tm in this embodiment, a game ball can win a 2nd big winning opening apparatus 21. FIG. In addition, during the period (second special period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 in which the second grand prize winning blade 23 may be open, the special distribution shutter 49 is in a special position. It has become. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the game ball won in the second big prize opening device 21 will pass through the special passing area 47.

  In this way, when the fourth specific small hit is won, the second big prize mouth blade 23 is controlled to be in the open state in the first special period. As a result, the game ball is guided to the general passing area 48, and the big hit game is not generated after the end of the small hit game. On the other hand, when the first to third specific small wins are won, the second big prize mouth blade 23 is controlled to be open in the second special period. As a result, the game ball is guided to the special passing area 47, and the big hit game is generated after the small hit game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the state in which the second grand prize opening device 21 is in the open state in the second long open mode is referred to as a first special state in which the game ball easily passes through the special passing area 47, and A state in which the mouth device 21 is in the open state in the first long open mode is indicated as a second special state in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special passing region 47 as compared with the first special state.

  Also, 1000 ms is defined as the time Tn from when the second prize winning opening blade 23 is closed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 until the special distribution shutter 49 is moved to the general position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16. Yes. Thus, before the timing shown by the code | symbol T16 by which the switching by the special distribution shutter 49 is performed, the 2nd big winning opening blade | wing 23 of the 2nd big winning opening apparatus 21 is closed only for the predetermined time Tn. It becomes a state. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the second big prize opening device 21 just before the timing shown in T15, there is sufficient time until the game ball passes through the special passing area 47, so The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the two major winning opening device 21 is prevented from passing through the general passing area 48.

  In the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is in an open state in a short open state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 15, and the first start winning opening 14 wins the game ball. The game is progressed so as to mainly execute the one variation game. In this case, the non-specific small hit is won out of the small hits, the second big prize mouth blade 23 is opened in a short open mode, and it is difficult for the game balls to win the second big prize mouth device 21, and the big hit game Is difficult to occur and is controlled. Accordingly, in the non-variable short state, although winning is won with a probability of 32770/65536, the big hit symbol is determined only with a probability of 1/101, so that it is a big hit with a probability of about 1/202.

  On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the opening and closing blades 16 are in an open state in a long open state, so that the game ball is easy to win in the second start winning port 15, and the game ball is won in the second start winning port 15, The game is progressed so as to mainly execute the second variable game. In this case, the period during which the second big prize mouth blade 23 is controlled to be in the open state varies depending on the type of the winning small hit. Specifically, when the 1st to 3rd specific small wins are won with a probability of about 1/10, the second big prize mouth blade 23 is controlled to be open in the second special period, and the small hit game ends. A jackpot game will be given later. On the other hand, when the fourth specific small hit is won with a probability of about 9/10, the second big prize mouth blade 23 is controlled to be open in the first special period, and the second big prize mouth device 21 is controlled. Even if the game ball is won, the big hit game is not given after the small hit game ends. Accordingly, in the variable speed state, although winning is won with a probability of 32770/65536, the big hit symbol is determined only with a probability of 1/101, but the second big prize mouth blade 23 is the second with a probability of about 1/10. Since it becomes an open state in the long open mode, it is a big hit with a probability of about 1/20.

  In addition, as the upper limit number of times that the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game, “60 times” with a probability of about 1/10, “40 times” with a probability of about 2/10, about 7/10 “20 times” is determined with the probability of. In the present embodiment, when the big hit is a big hit, if the upper limit number of times of the shortage is “20”, the probability of consecutive wins in the big hit (rendition rate) is about 64%, When the upper limit number of times is “40 times”, the extended game rate is about 87%, and when the upper limit number of times of change is “60”, the extended time rate is about 95%. In addition, taking into account the determination probability of the upper limit number of variable states, the range rate is about 72% on average.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 as the notification control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW6 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, and a normal symbol display device 20. It is connected. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, a second big prize opening solenoid SOL3, and a special passing distribution solenoid SOL4.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a hit determination random number and a special figure distribution random number value at predetermined intervals. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the winning lottery (winning determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure as a winning symbol. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a hit determination value). The winning determination value is a determination value used in the winning lottery, and is determined from numerical values that the winning determination random number can take.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns related to the variation game. These fluctuation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and the variation content (production content) and variation time (production) of the variation game. Time) can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for hit variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The winning variation is a variation performed when it is determined that a winning game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the winning game is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. Production is performed. The outlier reach variation is a variation performed when it is determined that no winning game is given, and the effect display device 11 develops the reachable game through the reach effect so that the fluctuating game is finally displayed in a fixed stop manner. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the winning game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops the variation game so that the variation game is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without performing the reach effect. Production is performed. The variation pattern is defined so that the variation pattern in the first variation game and the variation pattern in the second variation game can be specified.

  In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of normal map variation patterns related to the normal game. These normal map variation patterns are patterns that serve as a base for the production (game production) from the start of the general game to the end of the general game, and the fluctuation content (production content) of the general game. In addition, it is possible to specify (designate) the variation time (effect time). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of ordinary figure fluctuation patterns can be classified into ordinary figure fluctuation patterns for normal hits and ordinary figure fluctuation patterns for outlier fluctuations. The normal hit fluctuation is a fluctuation performed when the normal hit is won, and the outlier fluctuation is a fluctuation performed when the normal hit is not won.

  The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a normal symbol input process, a normal symbol start process, a special symbol input process, and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described below. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below is a hit determining means, a big hit determining means, a small hit determining means, a hit type determining means, a game state control means, a normal hit determining means, an open / close Functions as control means and special opening / closing control means.

First, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the values of the normal hit determination random numbers and the normal map distribution random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and these values are associated with the general figure hold memory number. And the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
The CPU 30a for main control subtracts "1" from the number of stored general map hold when the read number of stored general map is larger than "0" when the normal map is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. The value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of stored customary maps is obtained. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal game is a normal hit due to the establishment of the normal start condition such that the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the normal map storage number is less than “4”. It will be determined.

When the result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a normal hit flag indicating that the game is a normal game in which the normal hit is made in the main control RAM 30c.
Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in a short open mode when the variable speed state is not given when the normal game is started. (In this embodiment, 40 ms is opened). On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so that the open / close blade 16 is opened in the long open mode when the variable speed state is given when the normal game is started. (In this embodiment, 1600 ms is opened three times). As described above, when the variable speed state is not given, the second start winning opening 15 is opened, but the opening and closing blades 16 are opened for a very short time. 15 game balls rarely win. On the other hand, when the variable state is given, the time when the second start winning opening 15 is opened and the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is the time that the game ball can win the second start winning opening 15. Since it is set, it is easy for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 15.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state, compared with the non-variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

Next, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW2. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has won a game ball at the second start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start opening switch SW3. Determine whether or not. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition indicating whether or not a variable game is being executed or a winning game is being executed. When this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a winning game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is negative (not in the changing game and not in the winning game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second reserved symbol number is subtracted by “1”, and the second special symbol hold display device 13b is displayed so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second hit determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 13a displays the first reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) by subtracting “1” from the first reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a performs the second variation game by giving priority to the second hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  When the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hit-time fluctuation process for causing the winning fluctuation game to be executed. In the first hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value, A winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, so that the big hit, the small hit, the type of the small hit, etc. The type of will be determined. The main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag in the main control RAM 30c to indicate that the game is a variable game that is a big hit when the big hit is achieved. Is set in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns for hit variation based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number and also determines the reach determination random number value and the reach determination. The values are compared, and reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match. In addition, as the reach determination value, a different value is determined mainly depending on whether or not a variable state is given, the number of reserved memory after subtraction, etc., and the probability of determining whether or not to execute reach production May be different.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and, based on the operation flag, from among the variation patterns for the deviation reach variation. Select one and decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the deviation variation patterns based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  If the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a second hit-time fluctuation process for causing the winning fluctuation game to be executed. In the second per-hour fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value, A winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, so that the big hit, the small hit, the type of the small hit, etc. The type of will be determined. The main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag in the main control RAM 30c to indicate that the game is a variable game that is a big hit when the big hit is achieved. Is set in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns for hit variation based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number, and also determines the reach determination random number value and the reach determination. The values are compared, and reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a non-designated symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b and, based on the operation flag, determines from the variation pattern for deviating reach variation. Select one and decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the deviation variation patterns based on the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control board 31 at the time of displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the production control of the production control board 31 A predetermined control command is output to the CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Note that the types of big hits here are classified into cases where a big hit is won based on the result of the hit determination, and cases where a small hit is won based on the result of the hit determination and the special pass area 47 is passed. The The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game. When the main control CPU 30a wins the big win, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the second big prize opening device 21, and outputs a closing signal when closing the second big prize opening device 21. To do.

  Further, when determining the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs a command in the same manner as the opening command, the round command, and the ending command when determining the big hit game. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to “0” and ends the small hit game.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a wins a small hit, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the second big prize opening device 21 and outputs a closing signal when closing the second big winning opening device 21. Output. In particular, when the main control CPU 30a wins a non-specific small hit in a non-changeable state, the main control CPU 30a controls to open / close the second big prize opening device 21 in a short open mode. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a wins the fourth specific small hit in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the second big prize opening device 21 in the first long open mode, and the first to first in the variable state. When the 3 specific small wins are won, the second big prize opening device 21 is controlled to be opened and closed in the second long open mode.

  Further, during the small hit game, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the special pass area 47 based on the pass signal from the special pass switch SW6, the main hit CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag. Then, a special passage command designating that the vehicle has passed through the special passage area 47 is output to the effect control board 31. The main control CPU 30a, after the end of the small hit game, plays the big hit game in the same manner as the big hit game associated with winning the big hit lottery. In the present embodiment, the big hit type of the variable game that is given when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 is the special game that is extracted when the game ball wins the start winning ports 14 and 15. It is determined based on the figure distribution random number. In other words, it is determined based on the small hit symbol. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 47 based on the passing signal from the special passing switch SW6, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game after the end of the small hit game. Instead, the game state is maintained and the next variable game is played.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the variable state by controlling the operation flag. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the upper limit number of times to give the variable state based on the winning type after winning the big hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the operation flag when the variable state is provided. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given. In particular, the main control CPU 30a, when a big hit game is awarded due to the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 47 during the small hit game, the upper limit of the shortage state based on the type of the winning small hit Determine the number of times. As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variable state can be provided after the winning game ends based on the type of winning, and when the variable state is provided, the variable state is provided. The upper limit number of variable games will be determined.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of operation when the variable state is given with a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 20 times, 40 times, or 60 times) as the upper limit number of times. As a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of times of operation for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag and sends a variable end command to the effect control board. To 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the effect control program.

  Specifically, when the change control designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop design designated by the special figure designation command. The decoration drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the decoration diagram from the big hit symbols in the case of the big hit symbol to which the big hit game is given, and in the case of the small hit symbol to which the small hit game is given, the decorative drawing is determined as the small hit symbol. Decide from the design. In addition, when the variation control designation command that causes the deviation reach fluctuation is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines the decoration from the deviation symbols that form the reach state, and when the fluctuation pattern designation command that causes the deviation fluctuation is input. The decorative drawing is determined from the detachable symbols that do not form the reach state.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 31a wins a non-specific small hit, it determines a decoration from among the off-set symbols that form a reach state as the small hit symbol, while at the specific small hit In the case of winning, a reach state is formed as a small winning symbol, and a special symbol (any one of a triangle mark, a star mark, and a double circle mark) is determined as a decorative drawing in the middle row. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a determines a special symbol with a different probability depending on the type of the small hit (first to fourth specific small hits) when the specific small hit is won.

  Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the triangle mark as a special symbol with a higher probability than when winning for the first to third specific small wins when winning for the fourth specific small hit. On the other hand, the CPU 31a for effect control, when winning the first to third specific small wins, with a higher probability of stars and double circles as special symbols than when winning the fourth specific small hit decide. In addition, when the winning control CPU 31a wins the first specific small win, the double circle mark is determined as a special symbol with a higher probability than when the second and third specific small wins are won. When the second and third specific small wins are won, the asterisk is determined as a special symbol with a higher probability than when the first specific small win is won. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control wins the second specified small hit, it determines the double circle as a special symbol with a higher probability than when it wins the third specific small hit, while the third specified small win. When winning a small hit, the star is determined as a special symbol with a higher probability than when winning the second specific small hit. As described above, when a special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop as a symbol in the middle row when winning a small hit, the type of the small hit won is suggested by the type of the special symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative drawing in a variable manner with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the variation game. Subsequently, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined decoration drawing in a fixed stop manner.

  In addition, when the opening control command 31a is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that each round effect is executed. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect.

  In particular, when winning a specific small hit, when the ending command is input during the small hit game, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a special pass command is input during the small hit game. When it is determined that the special pass command has been input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to change the small hit symbol that has been confirmed and stopped as a decorative drawing to the big hit symbol. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special control command has not been input, the effect control CPU 31a changes the small hit symbol, which has been confirmed and stopped as a decorative drawing, to the same symbol as the deviation reach variation. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In this way, by displaying the big hit symbol as a decorative drawing, an effect that can specify that the big hit game is generated after the end of the small hit game is executed, and by displaying the off symbol as a decorative drawing, An effect that can specify that no big hit game is generated after the end of the small hit game is executed.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of winning from the type of special drawing when a special drawing designation command is input at the start of the winning variable game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the variable state is given based on the type of the hit, and specify the upper limit number of the variable state. Then, when the variable state is given, the production control CPU 31a sets the upper limit frequency of the variable state specified as the number of operations assigned to the production control RAM 31c. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the production control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

  In particular, the production control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first to third specific small hits are won based on the special figure designation command, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 47 based on the special passage command. Determine whether or not. Then, when it is determined that the big hit game by the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 47 is given after the winning control CPU 31a wins the small hit, depending on the type of the winning big hit game, The upper limit number of variable states given after the end will be specified.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game due to the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 47 is finished, a variable state is given, but the number of variable games in which the variable state can be continued. By notifying (the number of times that continuation is possible), a variable number of times notification effect for notifying the upper limit number of times of the variable game to which the variable state is given is executed. In particular, this variable number of times notification effect is the case where the maximum number of variable states is notified by notifying the number of times of continuation possible once and the time of continuation is finally changed by notifying the number of times of continuation in multiple stages. There is a case where the upper limit number of states is notified (so-called “addition notification”).

  As shown in FIG. 6, the upper limit number of variable states (indicated by “variable number of times” in the figure) and the continuable number of times are stored in association with the effect control ROM 31b. When the upper limit number of variable states is “60 times”, an effect pattern EP64 for informing the upper limit number of times by notifying the maximum number of continuation times and a notification of the continuable number of times in a plurality of stages. Production patterns EP61 to EP63 for informing the upper limit number of times are defined. Also, in the effect pattern EP61, “20 times” in the first variation game, “20 times” in the 21st variation game, and “20 times” in the 41st variation game, based on the end of the big hit game. Are notified as the number of continuable times. In addition, in the production pattern EP62, it is defined that “20 times” in the first variation game and “40 times” in the 21st variation game are notified as possible continuation times, after the end of the big hit game. Has been. In addition, in the production pattern EP63, it is defined that “40 times” in the first variation game and “20 times” in the 41th variation game are notified as the number of continuation possible after the end of the big hit game. Has been. Further, the production pattern EP64 stipulates that “60 times” is notified as the continuable number of times in the first variable game with reference to the end of the big hit game.

  Further, when the upper limit number of times of the variable state is “40 times”, the upper limit number is notified by notifying the effect pattern EP42 that notifies the upper limit number of times in one time and the number of continuation possible divided into a plurality of times. An effect pattern EP41 is defined. In addition, in the production pattern EP41, it is defined that “20 times” in the first variation game and “20 times” in the first variation game are notified as the number of continuation possible after the end of the big hit game. Has been. In addition, the production pattern EP42 stipulates that “40 times” is notified as the continuable number of times in the first variation game with reference to the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, when the upper limit number of times of change is “20 times”, an effect pattern EP21 for notifying the upper limit number of times at one time is defined. This effect pattern EP21 stipulates that “20 times” is notified as the number of continuation possible in the first variable game, with the end of the big hit game as a reference.

  When the notification is performed in this manner, for example, even if it is notified that the variable state can be continued until the variable game of “20 times” in the first variable game after the end of the big hit game, It is difficult to specify whether the upper limit number of times is “20 times”, “40 times”, or “60 times” from the variable number of times notification effect. Also, for example, after the end of the big hit game, if it is informed that the variable state can be continued until the “20 times” variable game in the 21st variable game, in addition to the fact that the variable state is continued In addition, it is difficult to specify whether the upper limit frequency of the variable state is “40 times” or “60 times” from the variable number of times notification effect.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, as shown in FIG. 7A, a decoration drawing is displayed on the image display unit GH in a fixed stop state. Then, when the start condition for the variable game is satisfied, the decorative display is displayed as shown in FIG. 7B. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), the decorative drawing in the left column and the decorative drawing in the right column are temporarily stopped so as to coincide with each other, reach state is reached, and as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the middle row As a decorative figure, a special symbol with a triangle mark is stopped and displayed, and a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, the second big prize opening device 21 is in an open state, but when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 47, as shown in FIG. Changed to On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), a special symbol with a double circle may be stopped and displayed as a decorative drawing in the middle row, and a small hit symbol may be displayed with a fixed stop. Then, the second big prize opening device 21 is in an open state, but when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), the small hit symbol is changed to the big hit symbol, After the small hit game ends, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), the big hit game is started.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the big hit game is ended, a variable state is given from the next variable game. Then, triggered by the start of the variable game, as shown in FIG. 8B, images of “+ ST 20 times” and “remaining ST 20 times” are displayed, so that at least 20 variable games are executed. The variable number of times notification effect for determining that the variable state can be continued is executed. Further, every time the variable game is started, the image “remaining STXX times” is changed to an image obtained by subtracting “1”.

  Subsequently, after the end of the big hit game, when 20 variable games are completed, an image of “remaining ST0 times” is displayed as shown in FIG. 8C. Then, with the start of the next variable game (the 21st time after the end of the big hit game) as an opportunity, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), an image indicating the number of possible continuations of “+ ST20 times” and “remaining ST20 times” is displayed. There is a case where it is displayed, and thereafter, the variable number of times notification effect is determined that it is determined that the variable state can be continued until at least 20 variable games are executed.

  Subsequently, when 40 variable games are completed after the big hit game is ended, an image of “remaining ST0 times” is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, triggered by the start of the next variable game (the 41st time after the end of the big hit game), as shown in FIG. 8 (f), images “+ ST20 times” and “remaining ST20 times” may be displayed. Yes, and thereafter, a variable number of times notification effect is determined that determines that the variable state can be continued until at least 20 variable games are executed.

  Subsequently, when 60 variable games have ended after the end of the big hit game, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), an image of “remaining ST0 times” is displayed, and the next time (after the end of the big hit game, With the start of the (61st) variation game, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), an image of “variation end” is displayed, and a variation end notification effect indicating that the variation state has ended is executed. The Such a change end notification effect may be executed even when the 20th and 40th change games are ended after the end of the big hit game, depending on the upper limit number of actual change states.

  When the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a wins the big hit game by passing the game ball to the special passing area 47 after winning the first to third specific small hits based on the special figure designation command and the special passing command. It is determined whether or not it has been granted. When this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the upper limit number of times of change based on the selected type of small hit and stores it in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern based on the upper limit number of times of the variable state. Specifically, when the big hit game is awarded after winning the first specific small hit, the production control CPU 31a specifies the upper limit number of times of the variable state as “60 times”, and the production patterns EP61 to EP64. Is determined and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded after winning the second specific small hit, the production control CPU 31a specifies the upper limit number of times of the variable state as “40 times”, and from any of the production patterns EP41, EP42, Is determined and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Finally, when the big hit game is awarded after winning the third specific small hit, the production control CPU 31a specifies the upper limit number of times of the variable state as “20 times” and determines the production pattern EP21. And stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern EP64 when winning the big win without winning the small win, and after winning the non-specific small hit or the fourth specific small win. When the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 during the small hit game, the effect pattern EP21 is determined and stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Separately from this processing, when the variation control designation command is input, the presentation control CPU 31a continues to provide the variable state based on the number of operations, and after the end of the jackpot game, a predetermined number of times is determined. It is determined whether or not the game is a variable game. In the present embodiment, the specific number of times corresponds to the determined production pattern, and corresponds to the first time, the 21st time, and the 41st time. As a specific example, in the case of the production pattern EP61, the pattern “20 times” is notified three times, and the specific number of times corresponds to the first time, the 21st time, and the 41st time. In the case of the production pattern EP63, the pattern is notified in the order of “40 times” and “20 times”, which corresponds to the first time and the 41st time. When the effect control CPU 31a determines that the game is a specific number of times of variation, the effect control device 31 controls the effect display device 11 to display an image suggesting the upper limit number of times of change, thereby changing the number of times of change. Control to execute the notification effect is performed.

  In addition, when the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a counts down the remaining number of games notified in the change count notification effect based on the number of operations and the determined effect pattern. 11 is controlled.

  As described above, when the upper limit number of times of change is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern (effect contents) of the change frequency notification effect that notifies the upper limit number of times of change. Then, when the production control CPU 31a determines a specific production pattern (production patterns EP41, EP61 to EP63), the first number of times that does not exceed the upper limit number of the variable state is notified, and then the first number of times. When added, control is performed to notify the second number which is the upper limit number. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for notifying the upper limit number of times of the variable state in a plurality of stages.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A variable game using special drawings and a general game using ordinary drawings can be executed. Further, on condition that the small win display result is displayed in the variable game, the second big prize mouth blade 23 operates so that the special prize mouth 22 of the second big prize mouth device 21 can be opened, and the special prize is obtained. When the game ball entering the mouth 22 passes through the special passage area 47, a big hit game is generated. In particular, it is possible to specify the type of small hits by specifying a special figure, and by specifying the type of small hits, it becomes the first special state in which the game ball easily passes through the special passing area 47 or special passing. It is possible to predict whether or not the second special state in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the region 47 will be possible. For this reason, the degree of passage of the game ball from the special figure to the special passage area 47 can be predicted, and novel game play can be provided, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) In particular, the type of the small hit can be specified by specifying the type of the special symbol that is confirmed and stopped as a decorative drawing in the middle row, and the special passing area 47 can be specified by specifying the type of the small hit. It can be predicted whether the first special state in which the game ball easily passes or the second special state in which the game ball does not easily pass through the special pass region 47 can be predicted. Therefore, not only whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 47, but also the degree of passing of the game ball from the special symbol type to the special passing area 47 can be predicted. Therefore, novel game characteristics can be provided, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (3) Since the degree of passage of the game ball from the special figure corresponding to the hit type to the special passage area 47 is determined, the degree of passage of the game ball can be controlled stably, and the probability intended by the designer Can be approached.

  (4) Also, in the first special state, in the first special period during which the game ball can pass through the special passage area 47, and in the second special state, in the second special period during which the game ball cannot pass through the special passage area 47, respectively. The second big prize mouth blade 23 (second big prize port apparatus 21) is controlled to be in an open state. Thus, even if there is only one type of distribution pattern of the special distribution shutter 49, the second special prize opening device in the first special state and the second special state by the opening mode of the second special prize opening blade 23. 21 can be switched.

  (5) Before switching the distribution by the special distribution shutter 49, the second grand prize winning blade 23 is controlled to be closed for a predetermined time. For this reason, before the switching of the allocation by the special allocation shutter 49, the game ball won in the second big prize opening device 21 without remaining in the second big prize opening device 21, and the game is left. The ball can be prevented from passing through the special passing area 47 unexpectedly, and the possibility that the control relating to the passing degree of the game ball to the special passing area 47 can be accurately performed can be increased.

  (6) Since the upper limit number of times of giving the variable state is determined based on the type of the small hit, there is a change depending on the type of the small hit in addition to the state indicating the passing degree of the game ball to the special passing area 47. The expectation with respect to the privilege amount regarding the short state can be enhanced. Therefore, by providing diversity in the progress of the game, it is possible to provide a novel game and improve the interest in the game.

  (7) Not only directly reporting the determined upper limit number of variable states in one time, but also informing in a plurality of stages such as a first number and a second number. As a result, it is difficult to specify the upper limit number of times of the change state, and it is possible to notify that the change state increases step by step, thereby improving the effect of the game by improving the production effect. Can be planned.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the variable state is always given after the winning game is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable state may not be given depending on the winning type.

  In the above embodiment, the variable number notification effect indicating or suggesting the upper limit number of variable states is executed with the start of the variable game as an opportunity, but not limited to this, for example, in the middle or at the end of the variable game It may be executed. In addition, for example, a change number of times notification effect may be executed during the big hit game.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the notified number of games has become “0”, the variable number of times notification effect is executed so as to add the number of games. Before it becomes “0”, the number of times of change notification may be executed so as to add the number of games. Specifically, after the end of the jackpot game, "20 times" is the first variation game, "20 times" is the 11th variation game, and "20 times" is the 31st variation game. It may be specified so that it is notified as the number of continuation possible. In this case, “20 times” is notified as the continuable number of times in the eleventh variation game, and “20 times” is changed to “10 times” in which the variable state can be continued after the end of the tenth variation game. In addition, it is notified that the variable state can be continued in a total of “30 times” variable games. Similarly, “20 times” is notified as the number of continuation possible times in the 31st variation game, so that “20 times” is changed to “10 times” in which the variable state can be continued after the end of the 30th variation game. In addition, it is notified that the variable state can be continued in a total of “30 times” variable games. In addition, in a predetermined variable game, a variable number of times notification effect that notifies a predetermined number of continuations is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a variable game that executes a variable number of times notification effect by lottery Is determined, and the variable number of times notification effect may be executed so as to determine the continuable number of times of notification by lottery. In addition, for example, for each variable game, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the variable number of times notification effect and a lottery for determining the number of continuable times may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when reporting the upper limit number of times of change in multiple steps, the notification is divided into two or three steps, but not limited to this, for example, divided into four or more steps Also good. In addition, although the upper limit number of times of change is notified in a plurality of stages, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit number of times of change may be notified in one step without being divided into a plurality of stages. Good.

  -In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of change states is changed after the end of the hit game based on the type of the small hit, but not limited to this, for example, the end of the hit game based on the type of the small hit It is good also as the upper limit frequency | count of a variable state later.

  In the above embodiment, the decoration corresponding to the special drawing in the variable game is displayed on the effect display device 11, but not limited to this, for example, the decoration corresponding to the common drawing in the normal game is displayed on the effect display device 11. It may be configured to be displayed on the screen or a combination thereof.

  -In the above-described embodiment, the type of the small hit won from the decoration drawing can be predicted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The hit type may be predictable. In addition, for example, the winning type of the small hit may not be predicted from a decorative drawing or other effect image. In addition to displaying an image by the effect display device 11, for example, sound from a speaker, light emission from a lamp, vibration of a vibration unit, displacement of a movable body, air blowing from a blower, etc. may be used. A combination of these may be used. Further, for example, the effect may be executed so that the result of the winning lottery or the winning type is determined. In addition, it is not necessary to perform an effect that can identify and predict the winning lottery result and the winning type.

  In the above embodiment, in the non-variable state, the second big prize mouth blade 23 is opened in the short open mode, and in the short state, the second big prize port blade 23 is opened in the long open mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the non-variable short state, the second big prize mouth blade 23 may be opened in a long open mode depending on the type of the winning small hit. Further, for example, in the short-change state, the second big prize mouth blade 23 may be opened in a short open mode depending on the type of the winning small hit.

  In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 after winning the small hit, the specified number of rounds of the round game is substantially set to “16 times”. Depending on the type of the winning small hit, the prescribed number of rounds may be varied, and further, it may be set so that substantially all of the rounds are not obtained.

  In the above embodiment, when winning a win based on the result of the winning lottery in the variable game, the winning type (big hit and small hit) is determined according to the type of special drawing, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be controlled separately. Regardless of the execution order, even if the big hit lottery is not won, If you don't win, you can make a big hit lottery. As a specific example, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the first variable game and the second variable game is 327/65536 (about 1/200), and the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the second variable game is 32760/65536 (about 1/2), the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in the first variation game may be defined as 1/65536. Further, for example, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in the first variation game may be defined as 0/65536. And, when winning a small hit, it may be configured to win one of the first to third specific small wins with a probability of about 1/10, and to win the fourth specific small win at about 9/10 Good. By defining and controlling in this manner, the second big prize opening device 21 operates in the second long open mode with a probability of about 1/20 in the second variation game, as in the above embodiment. You may comprise.

  In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 47 after winning the small hit based on the result of the winning lottery, a big hit game is generated, while the big winning is based on the result of the winning lottery In the case of winning, a big hit game has occurred regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 47, but this is not restrictive. For example, it may be configured not to win a big win based on the result of the winning lottery. Further, for example, it may be configured not to win a small hit based on the result of the winning lottery.

  In the above embodiment, when a small win is won in the variable game, a small hit game is performed in which the second big prize opening device 21 is operated in an open state, and the game ball won in the second big prize opening device 21 is special. When passing through the passage area 47, the big hit game is generated after the end of the small hit game, but this is not restrictive. For example, when a big win is won in a variable game, a big hit game is generated, and in the first round game, the second big prize opening device 21 is operated in an open state, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 47. Sometimes, the big hit game is continued, and the first big prize opening device 18 may be controlled to be opened in the second round game. In other words, when a jackpot display result is displayed in the variable game, a jackpot game is generated in which the second big prize mouth blade 23 (second big prize mouth device 21) is opened, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 47. You may comprise so that a big hit game may be continued on the condition that it passed.

  In the above embodiment, the opening pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing blade 16 is determined in accordance with whether or not the variable state is given, but this is not restrictive. For example, an opening pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing blade 16 may be determined in accordance with the normal hit type.

  In the above embodiment, the special distribution shutter 49 is operated with one operation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the special distribution shutter 49 may be operated with a plurality of operation patterns. Further, for example, by operating the second big prize mouth blade 23 with one operation pattern and operating the special distribution shutter 49 with a plurality of operation patterns, the special distribution shutter 49 is opened in a special passing area. The degree of passage of the game ball to 47 may be controllable.

  In the above embodiment, when the opening / closing blade 16 is in the closed state at the second start winning opening 15, the game ball becomes impossible to win, but this is not restrictive, and for example, if it is harder to win than in the open state The game ball may be winning.

  In the above embodiment, the second big prize mouth blade 23 is closed for a predetermined time before the switching by the special sorting shutter 49 is performed. The predetermined time may not be set, and switching of the distribution by the special distribution shutter 49 may be performed immediately after the second big prize opening blade 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state.

  In the above embodiment, the game ball is always guided to the special passage area 47 when the special distribution shutter 49 is in the special position, and the game ball is always guided to the general passage area 48 when the special distribution shutter 49 is in the general position. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the special distribution shutter 49 is in the special position, the possibility is lower than that of the special passage area 47, but the game ball may be guided to the general passage area 48. Further, for example, when the special distribution shutter 49 is in the general position, the possibility is lower than that in the general passage area 48, but the game ball may be guided to the special passage area 47.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the operation gate 19, the second start winning opening 15, and the second large winning opening device 21 are arranged on the right side of the game board 10, but not limited thereto, for example, the game board 10 May be arranged on the left side of each. Further, for example, the first grand prize opening device 18 may be disposed on the right side of the game board 10. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation gate 19, the 2nd start winning opening 15, and the 2nd big winning opening apparatus 21 were arrange | positioned in order from upper direction, it is not restricted to this, For example, the 2nd starting winning opening 15 There is no problem even if is disposed above.

  In the above embodiment, when the normal winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, the second winning opening 15a is in an open state. However, it is not necessarily a condition that the normal winning symbol is displayed. If the winning lottery is won and the normal winning game is given, the second winning opening 15a may be opened.

  -In the said embodiment, the display mode of a special figure and a general figure is not ask | required. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a 14-segment display device is used as the special figure. It may be a display device that turns on and off the LEDs and the like.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a specific passing area and a general passing area through which a game ball won in the first grand prize opening device 18 can pass are formed, and the game ball passes through the specific passing area before the round control is finished. If it does not pass, control may be made so that the big hit game is ended without executing the subsequent round control (so-called “puncture”). Further, for example, only in the round control of a specific round, when the game ball does not pass through the specific passing area, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is ended without executing the subsequent round control.

In the above-described embodiment, the first grand prize opening device 18 and the second big prize opening device 21 are configured as separate bodies. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
In the above embodiment, the second variation game is controlled to be executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game and the second variation game are executed according to the winning order. You may control to make it. Further, for example, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously. Also, instead of two types of variable games, for example, one type or three or more types of variable games may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, “winning” in which a winning ball is obtained by entering a game ball, “passing” in which a gaming ball does not enter, or a winning ball cannot be obtained by entering a gaming ball Although described using “entrance ball”, all of these are concepts included in “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims. Further, “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims may be synonymous.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The hit determination means has a small hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a small hit, and the special opening / closing is performed when a small hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. A small hit game that operates so that the means can be in an open state is generated, and a big hit game is generated when a game ball passes through the special passing area.

  (B) The hit determination means has a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, and the special pass area is displayed when a big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. Regardless of whether or not a game ball has passed, a big hit game is generated.

  (C) The hit determination means includes a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, and when the big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the special opening / closing means The jackpot game to be opened is generated, and the jackpot game is continued on condition that the game ball has passed through the special passing area.

  (D) A special entrance where a game ball can enter, and an operation so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. The special opening / closing means has special opening / closing means for operating, and the special opening / closing means operates so as to be in an open state on condition that the game ball has passed through the special passing area.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display device, 12a ... 1st special symbol display device, 12b ... 2nd special symbol display device, 14 ... 1st start winning opening, 15 ... 2nd starting winning opening (variable starting means), 15a ... 2nd winning a prize Mouth (entrance), 16 ... opening / closing blades (opening / closing means), 18 ... first grand prize opening device (special entry means), 21 ... second big prize opening device (special entry means), 22 ... special prize Mouth (special entrance), 23 ... second big prize mouth blade (special opening / closing means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (hit determination means, big hit determination means, small hit determination means, hit type Determining means, gaming state control means, normal hit judging means, opening / closing control means, special opening / closing control means), 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (notification control means), 47 ... special passing area, 48 ... general Passing area, 49 ... Special sorting shutter (special sorting means)

Claims (5)

Display means for performing a symbol variation game performed by changing a special symbol, and hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a hit, and a predetermined hit display result in the symbol variation game is On the gaming machine in which the hit game is generated that is advantageous to the player on the condition that it is displayed,
A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game that displays the normal symbol by changing the normal start condition is determined as normal hit;
A game entrance that can be used as a starting condition for a symbol variation game by entering a game ball and a normal hit display result predetermined in the normal symbol variation game are displayed. Variable starting means having opening and closing means operating so that the mouth can be in an open state and a closed state;
If the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, a hit type determination means for determining a hit type corresponding to the hit display result;
A special entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and a special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state on condition that a winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, And a special entry means having a special passage area through which a game ball in which a game ball hit by the game ball entered from the special entry port passes can pass.
Based on the hit type determined by the hit type determining means, a first special state in which the game ball easily passes through the special pass area, and the game ball passes through the special pass area than in the first special state. A gaming machine comprising: special opening / closing control means for performing control for operating the special ball entry means so as to be in a difficult second special state. The special entry means has special distribution means for assigning whether or not a game ball entered from the special entry port can pass through the special passage area,
The special opening / closing control means, when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, regardless of whether the state is the first special state or the second special state, The special distribution means is operated in accordance with the first special state, and when in the first special state, the special opening / closing means is opened during a first special period during which the special ball can pass through the special passing area. On the other hand, when in the second special state, the special opening / closing means is controlled to be opened by the special distribution means during a second special period during which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passage area. The gaming machine described.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special opening / closing control means controls the special opening / closing means to be closed for a predetermined time before switching of the distribution by the special distribution means. A game state control means for controlling the entrance rate improvement state in which the special opening / closing means is easy to open,
The gaming state control means controls to be able to give the improved entrance rate after the end of the winning game based on the winning type determined by the winning type determining means, and is given the improved entrance rate state. In this case, the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an upper limit number of symbol variation games to which an increased entrance rate is given is determined.   When the upper limit number of the entrance rate improvement state is determined by the gaming state control means, the notification means is notified about the first number not exceeding the upper limit number, and then added to the first number Then, the gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising notification control means for performing notification regarding the second number of times that is the upper limit number of times.