JP2014217617A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress feeling of incongruity caused by occurrence of a small win game.SOLUTION: When a pattern variation game of which completion conditions are satisfied is subjected to winning of a small win lottery, an informing performance is executed with first contents for urging a player to shoot game balls so as to flow down a first flow-down route in the small win lottery occurring after completion of the pattern variation game. Thus, even if a small win game occurs in completion of a ball entrance rate improvement state, the player can be informed of a change in a shooting mode of the game balls smoothly, and the feeling of incongruity caused by the occurrence of the small win game can be suppressed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a route for which it is preferable to flow a game ball is changed.

  Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, there are those in which the route on which it is preferable to flow down gaming balls changes. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is preferable to play a game ball by launching the game ball so as to flow down the left side of the game board when the entrance rate improvement state has not occurred. When the entrance rate improvement state is occurring, it is preferable to play the game ball by firing the game ball so as to flow down the right side of the game board. Then, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a notification effect that prompts the player to launch the game ball on a route that preferably causes the game ball to flow down is performed.

JP 2007-82610 A (paragraph [0133])

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, even if it is a small hit game that cannot be a trigger for changing the gaming state, a notification effect of content that prompts the player to fire a game ball to flow down the right side of the gaming board Is done. However, in the next symbol variation game of the small hit game triggered by the fact that the last symbol variation game in the improved entrance rate state has become a small hit game, the improved entrance rate state has been completed. For this reason, during the small hit game triggered by the fact that the last symbol variation game in the improved entrance rate has become a small hit, content that prompts the game ball to fire to flow down the right side of the game board There is no need to perform the notification effect. Rather, by executing a notification effect in the small hit game that prompts the game ball to fire so as to flow down the right side of the game board, the entrance rate improvement state ends with the occurrence of the small hit game as an opportunity There is a risk that the player may feel uncomfortable.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the object thereof is a gaming machine capable of suppressing a sense of incongruity caused by the occurrence of a small hit game. Is to provide.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a game board, and a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery for determining whether or not a big hit is triggered when the game ball has entered the starting ball entering means arranged on the game board, When a game ball has entered the starting ball entry means, a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery to determine whether or not a small hit is won, and if the winning game is the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery, After the end of the subject symbol variation game, a winning game generating means for controlling the open and closed states of the special winning means arranged on the game board to cause a winning game, and a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect And the probability that the game ball will enter the starting ball entry means from the end of the hit game triggered by the winning of the big hit lottery until the end of the execution of the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied With a higher probability than usual And an entrance rate improvement state occurrence means for causing an entrance rate improvement state to be generated, and the game board includes a first route through which the launched game ball flows down toward an outlet, and the first route And a second route that is different from the route and flows down toward the out-port, and the game board has a starting pitching means capable of entering a game ball flowing down in the first route And a starting pitching means capable of entering a game ball flowing down on the second route, and the notification effect executing means is configured so that when the pitching rate improvement state has not occurred, A notification effect of the first content that prompts the launch of the game ball so as to flow down the first route is executed, and the game ball so as to flow down the second route when the entrance rate improvement state is generated The second content notification effect that prompts the launch of When the symbol variation game to be won is to be satisfied, the notification effect of the first content is executed during the winning game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends. .

In the gaming machine, it is preferable that the special winning means is arranged so that both a game ball flowing down the first route and a game ball flowing down the second route can enter.
About the said gaming machine, the 1st production mode which notifies a player that the above-mentioned entrance rate improvement state has occurred, and the 2nd production which notifies a player that the above-mentioned entrance rate improvement state has not occurred And the production mode control means controls the first production mode during the occurrence of the entrance rate improvement state, and is a target of winning the lottery lottery. In the case where the symbol variation game is a target for establishment of the termination condition, it is preferable that the second effect mode is controlled during the winning game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the notification effect executing means is an image display device, and when the symbol variation game to be won in the small lottery is an object to be satisfied, the symbol variation game is ended. During a hit game that occurs later, an image to be displayed in order to urge the launch of the game ball so as to flow down the first route is displayed in the first size and the notification effect is executed, and the notification effect is executed. The second size smaller than the first size is an image to be displayed to prompt the launch of the game ball so as to flow down the first route when a predetermined time elapses after starting the game. It is preferable to display the information and execute the notification effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort caused by the occurrence of a small hit game.

The front view which shows the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a first background image, (b) is a schematic diagram showing a second background image, (c) is a schematic diagram showing a decorative symbol image of each symbol row, and (d) is a background image. And (e) is a schematic diagram showing the display mode of each decorative symbol image during the demonstration production, and (f) is a display mode of each decorative symbol image during the inter-game interval. Pattern diagram. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the type of jackpot determined at the time of the first jackpot lottery winning, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the type of jackpot determined at the time of the second jackpot lottery winning, (c) is a small hit The schematic diagram which shows the open state of the big prize apparatus in the small hit game accompanying a lottery winning. The schematic diagram which shows the transfer aspect of production | presentation mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a left-handed image, (b) is a schematic diagram showing a first effect region, (c) is a schematic diagram showing a right-handed image, and (d) is a schematic diagram showing a second effect region. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus at the time of the symbol fluctuation | variation game used as the completion | finish object of completion | finish conditions becoming a winning object of lottery lottery. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus when the symbol change game used as the completion | finish condition of 2nd Embodiment becomes a winning object of a lottery lottery.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a game board YB. A game ball is launched onto the game board YB by a turning operation of the launch handle H provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In addition, the game ball launched by the turning operation of the launch handle H passes through the non-game area YR1 formed by the guide rail Ra, and passes through the reverse return prevention valve Bn disposed on the most downstream side of the guide rail Ra. The game board YB is fired to the game area YR2. Then, the game balls launched into the game area YR2 flow down the game area YR2.

  An effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH and serving as a display means is disposed in the approximate center of the game area YR2 on the game board YB. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game performed by varying the decorative symbols of a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects executed in relation to the symbol variation game are executed. The In the symbol variation game of this embodiment, a symbol combination (display result) composed of a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment) of decorative symbols is derived. The symbol variation game is executed when a game ball enters the upper start ball entering device 15 or the lower start ball input device 17 arranged on the game board YB.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative symbols in each symbol row. And when winning a big hit lottery, as a general rule, the symbol display combination of big hits is confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11. In addition, when winning a small winning lottery, or when winning a big winning lottery and determining a specific type of big winning, a specific symbol combination is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In addition, when the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not won, the effect display device 11 displays a definite symbol combination on the display. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the decorative symbols of all the rows are the same. In addition, the out-of-line symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination in which all rows of decorative symbols are different ([345], [426], etc.), or one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols. ([122], [323], etc.). In addition, the specific symbol combination of the present embodiment is a predetermined symbol combination (in this embodiment, [123] and [456]) among symbol combinations having different decorative symbols in all rows.

  In addition, the upper start entrance device 15 as the start entrance means is disposed below the effect display device 11. The upper start ball entering device 15 has an upper start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 5) that can detect that a game ball has entered the upper start ball entering device 15. When a game ball enters the upper start ball entering device 15, a big hit lottery for determining whether or not a big hit or a small hit lottery for determining whether or not a big hit is made. In the following description, the big hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the upper start ball entering device 15 may be referred to as a “first big hit lottery”. Further, the small hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the upper start ball entering device 15 may be referred to as “first small hit lottery”.

  Further, the lower start ball entering device 17 as the start ball entering means is disposed below the upper start ball entering device 15. The lower start ball entry device 17 has an opening / closing member 18. In addition, the lower start ball entry device 17 includes a lower start switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 5) that can detect that a game ball has entered the lower start ball entry device 17. When a game ball enters the lower start entry device 17, a big hit lottery or a small hit lottery is performed. In addition, the opening / closing member 18 of the lower start ball entry device 17 is configured to be displaceable between an open state and a closed state by the operation of the electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 5). When the opening / closing member 18 is in the open state, the entrance of the lower start ball entering device 17 is enlarged, so that the game ball is easily opened. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 18 is in the closed state, the entrance of the lower start ball entering device 17 is closed so that the game ball is difficult to enter. In the following description, the big hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the lower start ball entering device 17 may be referred to as a “second big hit lottery”. Further, the small hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the lower start ball entering apparatus 17 may be referred to as a “second small hit lottery”.

  Also, below the lower starting pitching device 17, a large winning device 20 as a special winning means having a large winning door is disposed. The big winning device 20 has a count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) that can detect that a game ball has entered the big winning device 20. In addition, the big prize door of the big prize device 20 is configured to be displaceable between an open state and a closed state by the operation of the big prize solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 5). Then, when the grand prize winning door is opened, the grand prize winning device 20 is opened, and the game balls are allowed to enter the big prize winning device 20. On the other hand, when the grand prize-winning door is closed, the big prize-winning device 20 is in a closed state, and the game balls are not allowed to enter the big-winning device 20.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a big win lottery is won, a big hit game in which the big prize winning device 20 is in an open state is generated after the end of the symbol variation game to be won. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the big prize device 20, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  In the big hit game, a plurality of open games are performed. In the open game in the big hit game, the big winning device 20 is in an open state. One open game is played until the end condition of the open game is satisfied. The end condition of the open game is satisfied when a specified time elapses or when a specified number of game balls enter the grand prize winning device 20.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a small winning lottery is won, a small winning game in which the big winning device 20 is in an open state is generated after the end of the symbol variation game to be won. In the small hit game, the big winning device 20 is opened for a predetermined number of times. However, if a specified number of game balls enter the big winning device 20 before the big winning device 20 is opened for a predetermined number of times after the occurrence of the small hit game is started, the small hit game is played. Ends.

  In addition, a gate 23 is disposed on the game board YB. The gate 23 has a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 5) that can detect that a game ball has entered the gate 23. Further, when a game ball enters the gate 23, a normal hit lottery for determining whether or not a normal hit can be made. In addition, when the normal winning lottery is won, a normal winning game in which the lower start ball entering device 17 is opened is generated.

  Further, the game board YB is provided with a light emitting portion arrangement member HS in which a plurality of light emission members such as LEDs are arranged. The light emitting portion arrangement member HS is provided with a first special symbol display device 25a and a second special symbol display device 25b each composed of a plurality of light emitting members. In addition, the light-emitting unit arrangement member HS is provided with a first hold display device 26a and a second hold display device 26b configured by a plurality of light-emitting members. Moreover, the normal symbol display apparatus 27 comprised from the several light emission member is arrange | positioned by the light emission part arrangement | positioning member HS.

  In the first special symbol display device 25a, a special symbol based on a combination of turning on and off of the light emitting members constituting the first special symbol display device 25a is displayed in a first winning lottery (the first big winning lottery or the first small winning lottery). The symbol change game, which is the target of the winning lottery), is displayed with a fixed stop at the timing when the game ends. When the first jackpot lottery is won, the first special symbol display device 25a displays the special symbol classified as the jackpot symbol at the timing when the symbol variation game subject to the first winning lottery ends. The Further, when the first small lottery is won, the first special symbol display device 25a has a special symbol classified as a small hit symbol at the timing when the symbol variation game that is the target of the first winning lottery ends. The fixed stop is displayed. In addition, when the first big win lottery and the first small win lottery are not won, the first special symbol display device 25a displays a shifted symbol at the timing when the symbol variation game subject to the first win lottery ends. Special symbols to be classified are displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, during the execution of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the first winning lottery, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 25a.

  Similarly, in the second special symbol display device 25b, a special symbol based on the combination of turning on and off of the light emitting members constituting the second special symbol display device 25b is displayed in the second winning lottery (the second big hit lottery or the second 2 is displayed at the timing when the symbol variation game that is the subject of the 2 small lottery) ends. When the second jackpot lottery is won, a special symbol classified as a jackpot symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 25b at a timing when the symbol variation game subject to the second winning lottery ends. The Further, when the second small winning lottery is won, the second special symbol display device 25b has a special symbol classified as the small winning symbol at the timing when the symbol variation game subject to the second winning lottery ends. The fixed stop is displayed. In addition, when the second big win lottery and the second small win lottery are not won, the second special symbol display device 25b displays a shift symbol at the timing when the symbol variation game subject to the second win lottery ends. Special symbols to be classified are displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, during the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the second winning lottery, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 25b.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to hold the execution of the symbol variation game subject to the first winning lottery and the execution of the symbol variation game subject to the second winning lottery. Has been. And in the 1st hold | maintenance display apparatus 26a, the frequency | count of the symbol fluctuation | variation game used as the object of the 1st winning lottery with which execution is hold | maintained by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the light emission member which comprises the said 1st hold display apparatus 26a. (Hereinafter referred to as “first reserved storage number”). Similarly, in the second on-hold display device 26b, when the light-emitting member constituting the second on-hold display device 26b is turned on, blinked, or turned off, the second variation display game subject to the second winning lottery subject to execution is suspended. The number of times (hereinafter referred to as “second reserved memory number”) is indicated.

  In addition, the normal symbol display device 27 displays a fixed stop display of the normal symbol based on the combination of lighting and extinction of the light emitting members constituting the normal symbol display device 27. When the normal winning lottery is won, the normal symbol display device 27 displays the normal symbols classified as the normal winning symbols in a fixed stop display. On the other hand, if the normal winning lottery is not won, the normal symbol display device 27 displays the normal symbols classified as the off-normal symbols in a fixed stop display.

  In addition, an out-port HK for discharging the entered game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed at the lowermost part of the game area YR2 of the game board YB. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming balls that have not entered the device capable of entering gaming balls (such as the grand prize winning device 20) enter the out port HK and go outside the pachinko gaming machine 10. Will be discharged.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the game board YB is different from the first flow down route R1 as the first flow down route R1 as the first route through which the launched game balls flow down toward the outlet HK. A second downflow route R2 is defined as a second route in which the launched game ball flows down toward the out port HK.

  In the present embodiment, the first flow down route R1 is a route that flows down to the left side of the effect display device 11 disposed substantially at the center of the game board YB and flows down toward the out port HK. In the present embodiment, the second flow down route R2 is a route that flows down to the right side of the effect display device 11 and flows down toward the out port HK. In FIG. 1, the first downflow route R1 and the second downflow route R2 are indicated by arrows, but the game balls flowing down the first downflow route R1 and the game balls flowing down the second downflow route R2 are not necessarily along the arrows. It does not indicate that it will flow down.

Here, the arrangement of the upper start ball entering device 15, the lower start ball entering device 17, the big winning device 20, and the gate 23 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, it is assumed that the game board YB is divided into two regions, a left region VL and a right region VR, by dividing the game board YB into left and right parts in a front view. In this case, the game balls flowing down the first flow down route R1 flow down mainly in the left region VL. On the other hand, the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R2 flow down mainly in the right region VR.

  Then, the upper start ball entering device 15 in the present embodiment is disposed across the left region VL and the right region VR. However, the game balls that flow down the second flow down route R2 flow down the right side of the effect display device 11 and then flow down the right discharge route R2a, where the game balls of the upper start ball entering device 15 can enter. Flows down to the bottom. For this reason, it is not assumed that the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R2 enter the upper start ball entering device 15. On the other hand, the game balls that flow down the first flow down route R1 may flow down above the entrance where the game balls of the upper start pitching device 15 can enter. For this reason, it is assumed that the game balls flowing down the first flow down route R1 enter the upper start ball entering device 15.

  In addition, the lower start and landing device 17 in the present embodiment is disposed across the left region VL and the right region VR. For this reason, the game ball flowing down the first flow down route R1 can enter the lower start ball entering device 17 when the lower start ball entering device 17 is in an open state. Furthermore, the game balls that have flowed down the right discharge route R <b> 2 a flow down to the upper side of the lower start ball entering device 17. For this reason, the game ball flowing down the second flow down route R2 can enter the lower start ball entering device 17 when the lower start ball entering device 17 is in an open state.

  However, the gate 23 is disposed in the right region VR. For this reason, when a game ball flows down the first flow down route R1, the ball does not enter the gate 23, and it is not possible to obtain an opportunity to perform a normal lottery. Therefore, even if game balls continue to be fired so as to flow down the first flow down route R1, it is not assumed that the game balls flowing down the first flow down route R1 enter the lower start ball entering device 17. . On the other hand, since the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R2 can enter the gate 23, it is possible to obtain an opportunity to perform a normal lottery. Therefore, it is assumed that the game ball flowing down the second flow down route R2 enters the lower start ball entering device 17.

  In addition, the big prize device 20 in the present embodiment is disposed across the left region VL and the right region VR. For this reason, the game ball flowing down the first flow down route R1 can enter the game winning ball 20 when the game winning device 20 is opened. Furthermore, the game balls flowing down the right discharge route R <b> 2 a flow down to the upper part than the big winning device 20. For this reason, the game ball flowing down the second flow down route R2 can enter the game winning ball 20 when the game winning device 20 is opened. Therefore, it is assumed that game balls flowing down either the first flow down route R1 or the second flow down route R2 enter the big winning device 20.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the amount of flow direction changing means such as game nails that are arranged before flowing down the first flow down route R1 from the backflow prevention valve Bn to reach the big prize device 20, is arranged. Is larger than the arrangement amount of the downflow direction changing means arranged from the backflow prevention valve Bn through the second downflow route R2 to reach the big winning device 20. That is, the amount of flow direction changing means that can be an obstacle when the game ball flows down from the backflow prevention valve Bn through the second flow down route R2 to reach the big winning device 20 is small. Therefore, in the game board YB of the present embodiment, the game ball that has been fired reaches the grand prize winning device 20 when the second downstream route R2 is caused to flow down rather than the first downstream route R1. Time is getting faster. As a result, when the game ball is caused to flow down to the second flow down route R2 until the game ball is flowed down to the first flow down route R1, the opening game end condition is satisfied by the entry of the specified number of game balls. Since the time is likely to be shortened, the time required for the hit game is shortened (or is likely to be shortened).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the ratio of the game balls that enter the open prize winning device 20 out of the game balls that flow down the first flow down route R1 from the backflow prevention valve Bn is the first. The ratio of In this case, if the ratio of the game balls entering the open prize winning device 20 out of the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R2 from the backflow prevention valve Bn is the second ratio, the second The first ratio is smaller than the ratio. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game ball that flows down to the second downstream route R2 is more efficiently played to the winning device 20 than the game ball that flows down to the first downstream route R1. A ball can be entered. “Efficiently entering game balls into the grand prize winning device 20” means that the number of game balls in which no game balls enter the big prize winning device 20 tends to decrease. Also from this result, the condition for ending the open game is satisfied when the game ball is caused to flow down to the second downstream route R2 rather than the game ball is allowed to flow down to the first downstream route R1, due to the entry of the prescribed number of game balls. Since the time until the game is likely to be shortened, the time required for the hit game is shortened (or is likely to be shortened).

Next, the display configuration of the image display unit GH in the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment displays the first background image Hg1 or the second background image Hg2 as the background image. The first background image Hg1 is composed of an image Kg1 simulating “clouds” and an image Kg2 simulating “mountains”. In addition, the first background image Hg1 is configured such that the sky color is “blue”. The second background image Hg2 includes an image Kg1 imitating “cloud” and an image Kg3 imitating “house”. In addition, the second background image Hg2 is configured such that the sky color is “orange”. The image Kg1 in each of the background images Hg1 and Hg2 is configured to be movable and displayed in the left-right direction within the image display unit GH.

  In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 2C, the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 indicating decorative symbols in the present embodiment are images indicating decorative symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, respectively. The decorative symbol image Zg1 is an image indicating the decorative symbol in the left column, the decorative symbol image Zg2 is an image indicating the decorative symbol in the middle column, and the decorative symbol image Zg3 is an image indicating the decorative symbol in the right column. Further, these decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 are composed of a main symbol Mg and a sub symbol Sg indicating numbers [1] to [8] for distinguishing the decorative symbols. For example, in the decorative symbol indicating the number [1], the main symbol Mg imitating [1] is arranged in the center, and the sub symbol Sg imitating [1] is smaller than the main symbol Mg in the upper left and lower right. It is shown by the arranged decorative design image. The sub-symbol Sg has a case where it is rotated and a case where it is displayed without being rotated.

  And as shown in FIG.2 (d), the decorative design image Zg1-Zg3 of each design row is displayed so that it may overlap with the front surface of 1st background image Hg1 displayed as a background image. Although not shown, not only when the first background image Hg1 is displayed, but even when the second background image Hg2 is displayed as a background image, it is displayed in front of the second background image Hg2. The decorative design images Zg1 to Zg3 are displayed so as to overlap.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (e), in the effect display device 11 when the demonstration effect is performed, the decorative symbols of each symbol row displayed in the symbol change game executed immediately before the demonstration effect is stopped. The sub-symbol Sg constituting each of the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 is rotated and displayed while being stopped. At this time, the image Kg1 displayed as the background image is moved and displayed. The demonstration effect is performed when the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended. Although not shown, not only when the first background image Hg1 is displayed, but also when the second background image Hg2 is displayed as the background image, the display of the effect display device 11 during the demonstration effect. The mode is the same display mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (f), in the effect display device 11 when the interval between games is set, each symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game executed immediately before the setting of the interval between games is displayed. The sub-symbols Sg constituting the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 are not rotated and displayed while the decorative symbols in the column are stopped. At this time, the image Kg1 displayed as the background image is moved and displayed. The inter-game interval is set when the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, and is set between the end of the symbol variation game and the start of the next symbol variation game. Although not shown, not only when the first background image Hg1 is displayed, but also when the second background image Hg2 is displayed as a background image, the effect display device 11 during the inter-game interval setting. The display mode is the same.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate a high-probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than usual. In the present embodiment, the high probability lottery state is continuously generated until the end condition for the high probability lottery state is satisfied. Note that the “high probability lottery end condition” in the present embodiment is that a big hit game is generated or the execution of the symbol variation game with a predetermined number of times of probability improvement is completed without winning the big hit lottery. To establish. In the present embodiment, among the end conditions of the high probability lottery state, the end condition that is established when the big hit game is generated corresponds to the first lottery rate transition condition, and the number of times the probability is improved without winning the big win lottery. The end condition established when the execution of the symbol variation game is completed corresponds to the second lottery rate transition condition.

  When the high probability lottery state has not occurred, the winning probability of the first jackpot lottery and the winning probability of the second jackpot lottery are the same. In addition, when the high probability lottery state has occurred, the winning probability of the first jackpot lottery and the winning probability of the second jackpot lottery are the same.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the first small hitting lottery is set higher than the winning probability of the second small hitting lottery. On the other hand, the winning probability of each small lottery does not change depending on whether or not a high probability lottery state has occurred.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate an improved entrance rate in which the probability that a game ball enters the lower start entrance device 17 is higher than usual. To increase the chance (number of times and time) for the lower start-up landing device 17 to be opened per unit time during the occurrence of the improved entrance rate compared to when the improved entrance rate is not generated Thus, the probability that a game ball enters the lower start ball entry device 17 is increased. In the present embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is continuously generated until the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the “terminating condition for improving the entrance rate” is that the execution of the symbol variation game with the predetermined number of improvement in the entrance rate is completed without generating a big hit game or winning the big hit lottery. It is established by doing. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability improvement count and the entrance rate improvement count are determined to be the same. In the present embodiment, among the end conditions of the entrance rate improvement state, the end condition established when the big hit game is generated corresponds to the first end condition, and the entrance rate is improved without winning the big hit lottery. The end condition that is satisfied when the execution of the number of symbol variation games is completed corresponds to the second end condition.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the types of jackpots that can be determined when winning are different in the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery. Here, a description is given of the types of jackpots that can be determined when each jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot game that is generated when the jackpot lottery is won.

  First, the types of jackpots that can be determined when the first jackpot lottery is won will be described with reference to FIG. When the first big hit lottery is won, either type of big 5R specific big hit, real 5R non-specific big hit or shortened specific big hit is determined.

  When a big hit game based on any one of the real 5R specific big hit, the real 5R non-specific big hit and the shortened special big hit is generated, 15 open games are performed. In all open games in the big hit game based on the real 5R specific big hit, the real 5R non-specific big hit, and the shortened specific big hit, the big winning device 20 is in an open state until the open game ends. In addition, among the opening games of the big hit game based on the real 5R specific big hit and the real 5R non-specific big hit, the first time is defined as the specified time in the first to fifth open games, and in the sixth to 15th open games. The second time is determined as the specified time. On the other hand, in all of the big hit games based on the shortened specific big hit (first to fifteenth) open games, the second time is set as the prescribed time.

  In the present embodiment, the “first time” is a time during which it is easy for a specified number of game balls to enter the grand prize winning device 20 until the first time elapses (for example, “25 seconds”). Yes. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the “second time” is shorter than the first time. In the present embodiment, the “second time” is a time during which it is difficult for a specified number of game balls to enter the big winning device 20 until the second time elapses. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the “second time” is a time during which it is difficult for even one game ball to enter the big winning device 20 until the second time elapses (for example, “0.024”). Seconds ").

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the substantial 5R specific big hit or the shortened special big hit, the high probability lottery state is generated. On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the substantial 5R non-specific big hit, the high probability lottery state is not generated (in the drawing, indicated as “non-occurring”).

  In addition, after the end of the big hit game based on the real 5R specific big hit or the real 5R non-special big hit, regardless of whether or not the high entrance rate is generated when the big hit is determined, Is born.

  In addition, after the jackpot game based on the shortened specific jackpot is finished, if the entrance rate improvement state is not generated when the jackpot is determined, the entrance rate improvement state does not occur (in the drawing, “non-occurrence” "). On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the shortened specific big hit, when the big hit game is determined, if the high ball entering rate state is generated, the high incoming ball rate state is generated.

  Next, the types of jackpots that can be determined when the second jackpot lottery is won will be described with reference to FIG. When the second jackpot lottery is won, either type of jackpot of 15R specific jackpot or 15R non-special jackpot is determined.

  When a big hit game based on the 15R specific big hit or the 15R non-specific big hit is generated, 15 open games are performed. In the open game in the big hit game based on the 15R specific big hit and the 15R non-specific big hit, the big winning device 20 is in an open state until the open game is finished. Of the open games in the big hit game based on the 15R specific big hit and the 15R non-specific big hit, the first time is defined as the specified time in all open games.

  Further, after the big hit game based on the 15R specific big hit, the high probability lottery state is generated. On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the 15R non-specific big hit, the high probability lottery state is not generated.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the 15R specific big hit is completed, regardless of whether or not the ball entering rate improved state is generated when the specific 15R specific big hit is determined, the ball entering rate improved state is generated. Similarly, after the end of the big hit based on the 15R non-specific big hit, regardless of whether or not the high entry rate state is generated when the 15R non-special big hit is determined, the high entrance rate state is generated. .

Next, based on FIG. 3 (c), the open state of the big winning device 20 during the small hit game that is generated when winning the small hit lottery and various game states will be described.
When a small hit game is generated, the game state is not changed with the occurrence of the game (indicated in the drawing as “maintain current”). In other words, even if a small hit game is generated when the entrance rate improvement state is generated, the entrance rate improvement state is ended by the occurrence of the small hit game, or the entrance rate improvement state is renewed. Occurrence does not start. Similarly, even if a small hit game is generated when the entrance rate improvement state is not generated, the entrance rate improvement state is not generated by the occurrence of the small hit game.

  Similarly, in the high-probability lottery state, even if a small hit game is generated when the high-probability lottery state is generated, the high-probability lottery state is ended by the occurrence of the small hit game, Occurrence of the high probability lottery state will not start. In addition, even if a small hit game is generated when the high probability lottery state is not generated, the high probability lottery state is not generated when the small hit game is generated.

  In addition, when the small hit game is generated, the big winning device 20 is opened 15 times at the maximum. In the small hit game of the present embodiment, “second time” is defined as the time of each open state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute various effect modes on the effect display device 11.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can execute the “entrance rate improvement mode” for notifying the player that the entrance rate improvement state has occurred. It is configured. In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute a “normal effect mode” for notifying the player that the entry rate improvement state has not occurred.

  In the present embodiment, the first background image Hg1 is displayed on the effect display device 11 during execution of the normal effect mode. Further, the second background image Hg2 is displayed on the effect display device 11 during the execution of the entrance rate improvement mode.

  In the present embodiment, the normal performance mode is a performance mode that is executed when the entrance rate improvement state has not occurred. If the big hit game is generated during the execution of the normal performance mode and the entrance rate improvement state is generated after the end of the big hit game, the mode is shifted to the entrance rate improvement mode after the end of the big hit game. In addition, during the execution of the normal performance mode, a big hit game or a small hit game is generated, and when the winning rate improvement state is not generated after the winning game ends, the normal performance mode continues even after the winning game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the situation in which the entry rate improvement state occurs after the big hit game is generated during the execution of the normal performance mode is a real 5R specific big hit, a real 5R non-specific big hit, a 15R specific big hit and 15R. A situation where a jackpot game based on any one of the non-specific jackpots occurs. Further, in the present embodiment, the situation in which the entry rate improvement state does not occur after the big hit game is generated during execution of the normal performance mode refers to the situation in which the big hit game based on the shortened specific big hit is generated.

  In this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement mode is an effect mode that is executed when the entrance rate improvement state is occurring. If a big hit game is generated during the execution of the big hit game, the high entrance rate mode is continued even after the big hit game ends. In addition, when a small hit game is generated during execution of the entrance rate improvement mode, in principle, the entrance rate improvement mode continues even after the end of the small hit game. In addition, during the execution of the entrance rate improvement mode, when the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied, the mode shifts to the normal performance mode.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The effect control board 31 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images of patterns, backgrounds, characters, etc.), the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, The sound output mode of the speaker Sp is controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, on the main control board 30, a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and writing and reading of necessary data A main control RAM 30c is provided. Various switches SW1 to SW4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The various switches SW1 to SW4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a so that the main control CPU 30a can input a detection signal output when the various switches detect a game ball. Further, special symbol display devices 25a and 25b, hold display devices 26a and 26b, and normal symbol display device 27 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, the main control CPU 30a is connected to the electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and the big prize solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern can specify the variation time from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. In addition, the variation pattern in the present embodiment can specify the contents of effects produced by the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect, a variation pattern for a specific effect, and a variation pattern for an outlier effect. The variation pattern for the big hit effect is a big hit and is a predetermined type of big hit (in this embodiment, any one of the real 5R specific big hit, the real 5R non-specific big hit, the 15R specific big hit, and the 15R non-specific big hit). It is a variation pattern determined when it is determined. The variation pattern for specific performance is a variation pattern determined when a big hit is made and a specific type of big hit (in this embodiment, a shortened specific big hit) is determined or when a small hit is made. . Further, the variation pattern for the offending effect is a variation pattern for the offending effect determined mainly at the time of the deviation.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the high probability lottery state is occurring is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the high probability lottery state is not occurring.

  Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery. The number of small hit determination values used in the first small hit lottery (the small hit determination value for the first small hit lottery) is the same as the small hit determination value used in the second small hit lottery (second It is larger than the number of small hit lottery determination values). Each small hit determination value is set to a value different from the big hit determination value. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the normal hit lottery.

  The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control high probability lottery state flag indicating whether or not the high probability lottery state is occurring is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control RAM 30c stores a main control entrance rate improvement state flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is occurring.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number are generated. Incidentally, the hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery. The special symbol allocation random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, a decoration lamp La is connected to the CPU 31a for effect control. A speaker Sp is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

In addition, the effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as decorative symbols, background images, characters, etc.), various light emission data, and various audio data.
In addition, various information (random value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. For example, the effect control high probability lottery state flag indicating whether or not the high probability lottery state is occurring is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control RAM 31c stores an effect control entrance rate improvement state flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is occurring.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal output by the upper start switch SW1 when detecting a game ball that has entered the upper start ball entering device 15, the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. Is determined to be less than the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment). When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first hold memory number and rewrites the first hold memory number. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26a so as to represent the first hold memory number after 1 addition.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the first hold determination has values of various random numbers generated in the main control board 30 (a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number). Is stored (stored) in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number, and the special symbol input process is terminated. In this way, by storing the values of various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved memory number, the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the first winning lottery is suspended.

  When the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal output from the lower start switch SW2 when detecting a game ball that has entered the lower start ball entering device 17, the second hold stored in the main control RAM 30c. A second hold determination is made as to whether or not the stored number is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second hold memory number and rewrites the second hold memory number. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 26b so as to represent the second hold memory number after 1 addition.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the second hold determination has values of various random numbers generated in the main control board 30 (a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number). Is stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number, and the special symbol input process is terminated. In this way, by storing the values of various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved memory number, the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the second winning lottery is suspended.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative and the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the reserved storage number exceeding the upper limit number, The special symbol input process is terminated without obtaining a random number value.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that acquires a random number for determination upon entering a game ball into the upper start ball entering device 15 or the lower start ball input device 17 is a random number acquisition unit. Function as. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c that stores the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the main control CPU 30a and suspends the execution of the symbol variation game functions as a storage unit.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is occurring. If the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the second reserved memory number is read, and the second reserved number determination is executed as to whether or not the second reserved memory number is greater than “0 (zero)”. When the determination result of the second hold number determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the first hold memory number and determines whether the first hold memory number is larger than “0 (zero)”. Execute the hold count judgment. When the determination result of the first hold number determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a outputs a demonstration signal instructing execution of the demonstration effect to the effect control CPU 31a. That is, the main control CPU 30a instructs the effect control CPU 31a to execute the demonstration effect when the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold number determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a performs a second game process for executing the symbol variation game that is the target of the second winning lottery. Further, when the determination result of the first hold number determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a performs a first game process for causing the symbol variation game to be the target of the first winning lottery.

  In the first game process, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the first reserved storage number, and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation Read the value of random number for pattern distribution). Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26a so as to represent the first hold storage number after 1 subtraction.

  In the first game process, the main control CPU 30a that has read various random number values determines whether or not the read hit determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Make a big hit determination (first big hit lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the first jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination value according to whether or not the high probability lottery state is occurring.

  When the first jackpot lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 25a in a fixed stop based on the read value of the special symbol distribution random number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol from among the big hit symbol corresponding to the substantial 5R specific big hit, the big hit symbol corresponding to the real 5R non-specific big hit, and the big hit symbol corresponding to the shortened specific big hit. Further, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment also determines the type of jackpot by determining the jackpot symbol.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process. At this time, when the main control CPU 30a determines the substantial 5R specific big hit or the real 5R non-specific big hit, the main control CPU 30a changes from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect based on the random pattern distribution random value. Determine the pattern. On the other hand, when determining the shortened specific jackpot, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for specific effects based on the variation pattern distribution random number.

  On the other hand, when the first big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Then, a small hit determination (first small hit lottery) is performed. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the first small hitting lottery using the small hitting determination value for the first small hitting lottery.

  When the first small winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the small winning symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 25a in a fixed stop based on the read value of the special symbol distribution random number. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 30a, as a rule, determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for specific effects based on the variation pattern distribution random number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may determine a variation pattern for a loss effect even when the small winning lottery is won. The situation in which the variation pattern for the offending effect is determined when the small winning lottery is won will be described later.

  When neither the first big winning lottery nor the first small winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 25a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the off-stage effect based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process.

  Further, in the second game process, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second reserved memory number, and various random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (a hit determination random number, special symbol allocation) Read random numbers and random numbers for distribution pattern distribution). Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 26b so as to represent the second hold memory number after 1 subtraction.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has read various random number values determines whether or not the read hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. 2nd jackpot lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the second jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination value according to whether or not the high probability lottery state is occurring.

  When the second jackpot lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 25b in a fixed stop based on the read value of the special symbol distribution random number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol from the big hit symbol corresponding to the 15R specific big hit and the big hit symbol corresponding to the 15R non-specific big hit. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot presentation based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Then, the small hit determination (second small hit lottery) is performed. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the second small hitting lottery using the small hitting determination value for the second small hitting lottery.

  When the second small winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the small winning symbol to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 25b in a fixed stop based on the read value of the special symbol distribution random number. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 30a, as a rule, determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for specific effects based on the variation pattern distribution random number. Note that, as described above, the main control CPU 30a may determine a variation pattern for a loss effect even when the small hitting lottery is won.

  When neither the second big winning lottery nor the second small winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 25b. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the off-stage effect based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value, and ends the special symbol start process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs all symbol stop commands instructing the end of the symbol variation game when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses, and determines the special The display content of the first special symbol display device 25a or the second special symbol display device 25b is controlled so as to display the symbols in a fixed stop state.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the jackpot lottery functions as a jackpot lottery means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the lottery lottery functions as the small hit lottery means.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets an inter-game interval until the execution of the next symbol variation game is started after the output of all symbol stop commands. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs the special symbol start process again after the end of the inter-game interval, and performs control for executing the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

  In addition, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a controls the open state and the closed state of the big prize winning device 20 after the end of the symbol variation game to be won in the big hit lottery, thereby causing the big hit game to occur. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a wins the small win lottery, the main control CPU 30a controls the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 20 after the end of the symbol variation game that is the winning target of the small win lottery, so Raise it. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big win lottery or the small win lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a for generating a win game after the end of the symbol variation game to be won functions as a win game generating means. .

  The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state by managing the main control high probability lottery state flag and the main control entrance rate improvement state flag. Specifically, when the high probability lottery state is generated, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the high probability lottery state is occurring in the main control high probability lottery state flag. When the high probability lottery state is not caused to occur, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the high probability lottery state is not occurring in the main control high probability lottery state flag.

  Further, when causing the entrance rate improvement state to occur, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is occurring in the main control entrance rate improvement state flag. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is not caused to occur, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring in the entrance rate improvement state flag for the main control.

  When the small hit game is generated, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the information set in the main control entrance rate improvement state flag or the main control high probability lottery state flag triggered by the occurrence. Absent.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that causes the entrance rate improvement state by setting information in the entrance rate improvement state flag for main control functions as the entrance rate improvement state generation means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that causes a high probability lottery state by setting information in the main control high probability lottery state flag functions as a high probability lottery state generation unit.

Next, the control related to the occurrence of the normal hit game will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a specifies that a game ball has entered the gate 23 by inputting a detection signal from the gate switch SW4, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number for determining the normal hit generated in the main control board 30. When the normal hit game is not occurring, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Make a lottery. When the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 27 to variably display the normal symbol for a predetermined time and then to display the normal winning symbol in a fixed stop state. On the other hand, when the normal winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 27 to display the normal symbols variably for a predetermined time, and then displays the symbols that are out of normal.

  The main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 27 to confirm and stop the normal winning symbol display, and then controls the open and closed states of the lower start ball entering device 17 to cause the normal winning game.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command.

  Specifically, when the big hit symbol corresponding to any of the real 5R specific big hit, the real 5R non-specific big hit, the 15R specific big hit, and the 15R non-specific big hit is designated, the production control CPU 31a To determine the combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped. In addition, when the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol corresponding to the shortened specific big hit is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped from the specific symbol combination. In addition, when a missing symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped from among the missing symbol combinations.

  When the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 on the effect display device 11 such that the decorative symbol of each symbol row is variably displayed and the symbol variable game is started. To do. When the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays the display contents on the effect display device 11 of the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 so that the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped is displayed. Control. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 in which the symbol variation game is performed functions as an effect executing unit. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that causes the effect display device 11 to execute the symbol variation game functions as a game control means.

  In addition, after the input of all symbol stop commands, the effect control CPU 31a displays the decorative symbol image Zg1 so as to stop and display the decorative symbol that has been confirmed and stopped immediately before the interval between games is set. The display content on the effect display device 11 of .about.Zg3 is controlled.

  In addition, when the demonstration signal is input, the effect control CPU 31a rotates and displays the sub-symbols Sg constituting the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 while the decorative symbol that has been confirmed and stopped immediately before is stopped. The display contents on the effect display device 11 of the decorative symbols Zg1 to Zg3 are controlled to execute a demonstration effect.

  In addition, when the jackpot game is generated, the effect control CPU 31a displays the display mode of the effect display device 11 and the sound of the speaker Sp so that the jackpot effect corresponding to the type of jackpot is executed during the occurrence of the jackpot game. The output mode and the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La are controlled.

  In addition, when the small hit game is generated, the production control CPU 31a displays the display contents of the production display device 11, the sound output mode of the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La so that the hit-between production corresponding to the small hit is executed. The light emission mode is controlled. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that controls various effects to be executed by the effect display device 11 when a winning game (a big hit game or a small hit game) is occurring is used as an in-game effect control means. Function.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the gaming state by managing the effect control high probability lottery state flag and the effect control entrance rate improvement state flag. Specifically, when the high probability lottery state is generated, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the high probability lottery state is occurring in the effect control high probability lottery state flag. When the high probability lottery state is not generated, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the high probability lottery state is not occurring in the effect control high probability lottery state flag.

  When the entrance rate improvement state is generated, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is occurring in the effect control entrance rate improvement state flag. When the entrance rate improvement state is not generated, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring in the effect control entrance rate improvement state flag.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the normal effect mode is executed, as a general rule, when the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring. For example, the effect control CPU 31a displays the first background image Hg1 and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the image Kg1 is moved and displayed.

  In addition, as a general rule, the production control CPU 31a controls the display content of the production display device 11 so that the entry rate improvement mode is executed during the occurrence of the entry rate improvement state. For example, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to display the second background image Hg2 and move and display the image Kg1. Thus, in this embodiment, CPU 31a for effect control which controls execution of effect mode functions as an effect mode control means. Further, in this embodiment, after the control of the entrance rate improvement mode is started, the game shifts to the normal performance mode by executing the symbol variation game of increasing the entrance rate without winning the big hit lottery. For this reason, the number of times of improvement in the entrance rate corresponds to the number of times of switching.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that a notification effect can be executed by the effect display device 11. This notification effect may be any one of the first content that prompts the launch of the game ball to flow down the first flow down route R1 and the second content that prompts the game ball to fire down to flow down the second flow down route R2. It is executed with the contents.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, a left-handed image Lg that prompts the player to launch a game ball so as to flow down to the left of the effect display device 11 to flow down the first flow down route R1 is displayed on the effect display device 11. The notification effect of the first content is performed. In the present embodiment, the left-handed image Lg corresponds to an image that is displayed to urge the launch of the game ball so as to flow down the first flow down route R1 that is the first route.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the left-handed image Lg is displayed in the first effect region Tr1 in the effect region of the entire image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Furthermore, when the left-handed image Lg is displayed in the first effect region Tr1, the left-handed image Lg is displayed in the maximum size that fits in the first effect region Tr1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), a right-handed image Rg that prompts the player to discharge the game ball so as to flow down to the right side of the effect display device 11 in order to flow down the second downstream route R2 is displayed in the effect display device. 11 and the second content notification effect is performed. In the present embodiment, the right-handed image Rg corresponds to an image that is displayed to urge the launch of the game ball so as to flow down the second flow down route R2 that is the second route.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, the right-handed image Rg is displayed in the second effect region Tr2 in the effect region of the entire image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Furthermore, when the right-handed image Rg is displayed in the second effect region Tr2, the right-handed image Rg is displayed in the maximum size that can be accommodated in the second effect region Tr2.

  Further, the area of the second effect region Tr2 is set smaller than the area of the first effect region Tr1. Therefore, when the left-handed image Lg is displayed, the image is displayed larger than when the right-handed image Rg is displayed. In the present embodiment, the left-handed image Lg and the right-handed image Rg are displayed in front of the decorative design images Zg1 to Zg3.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the state in which the entrance rate improvement state has not occurred is the main state and can be said to be a normal gaming state. For this reason, in the normal gaming state, in principle, the notification effect of the first content is performed in such a manner that the left-handed image Lg and the right-handed image Rg are not displayed on the effect display device 11. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the notification effect of the first content performed in a mode in which the left-handed image Lg is displayed on the effect display device 11, and the left-handed image Lg and the right-handed image Rg are displayed on the effect display device 11. There is a notification effect of the first content performed in a mode that is not displayed. In the present embodiment, the maximum size that can be accommodated in the first effect region Tr1 corresponds to the first size. In the present embodiment, when the left-handed image Lg and the right-handed image Rg are not displayed, the size of the left-handed image Lg in a state where the left-handed image Lg is not displayed corresponds to the second size.

Hereinafter, the control for executing the notification effect will be described.
When the jackpot game is generated, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the notification effect of the second content during the occurrence of the jackpot game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the notification effect of the second content during the occurrence of the improved entrance rate.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a is left-handed when the entrance rate improvement state is ended when the execution of the symbol variation game for increasing the entrance rate is ended without winning the jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the image Lg is displayed and the notification effect of the first content is executed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a displays the left-handed image Lg and displays the left-handed image Lg and the right-handed image Rg when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses after the first content notification effect is executed. The notification effect of the first content is executed without displaying. That is, when a predetermined time elapses after the left-handed image Lg is displayed, the display of the left-handed image Lg ends. In this way, the effect display device 11 that executes the notification effect in the present embodiment functions as the notification effect execution means.

  In this embodiment, when the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied by the completion of the execution of the symbol variation game of the number of entrance rate improvement without winning the jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game, the end condition When the symbol variation game to be established is a winning target for the small lottery, various effects are performed in a manner different from normal. Note that the “symbol-changing game subject to the completion of the end condition” is a symbol-changing game that is continuously executed without winning the jackpot lottery after the winning rate improvement state occurs after the jackpot game ends. It means a symbol variation game that is executed after the end of the jackpot game and the number of times the entrance rate is improved. In addition, the “symbol changing game to be won in the small hit lottery” means a symbol changing game that is executed based on winning the small hit lottery.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied is the winning target of the small hitting lottery, the symbol variation game is not the variation pattern for the specific effect, but for the outlier effect. A symbol variation game is developed based on the variation pattern. That is, even if the main control CPU 30a wins the small win lottery, if the symbol change game to be won is a target for establishment of the end condition, the main control CPU 30a sets the change pattern distribution random number to the value. Based on this, a variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for off-stage effects.

  In addition, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is to be established is to be selected for the small hitting lottery, in the small hit game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends, the decorative symbol image is displayed in the same manner as during the setting of the inter-game interval. Zg1 to Zg3 are displayed.

  Further, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is to be satisfied is a subject for winning the small hitting lottery, the notification effect of the first content is executed in the small hitting game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends. At this time, the effect display device 11 performs the notification effect of the first content in such a manner that the left-handed image Lg is displayed.

  In addition, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied is the winning target of the small hit lottery, in the small hit game that occurs after the end of the symbol variation game, in the next symbol variation game after the end of the small hit game The effect mode to be executed is executed. In the next symbol variation game after the end of the small hit game, the normal performance mode is executed. Therefore, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied is the winning target of the small hit lottery, the normal effect mode is executed in the small hit game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends.

Here, a description will be given of the control performed by the CPU 31a for effect control when the symbol variation game that is the target of establishment of the end condition is the target of winning the small lottery.
The effect control CPU 31a causes the symbol variation game to be executed on the basis of the variation pattern for the offending effect designated by the variation pattern designation command when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is to be established is the winning target for the small hitting lottery.

  In addition, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is to be satisfied is the target for the small hit lottery, the effect control CPU 31a displays the left-handed image Lg as the small hit game occurs after the symbol variation game ends. Then, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the notification effect of the first content. Further, when a predetermined time elapses after the left-handed image Lg is displayed and the first content notification effect is started, the effect control CPU 31a stops displaying the left-handed image Lg, and the left-handed image Lg and the right-handed image. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the notification effect of the first content is executed without displaying the image Rg.

  In addition, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied is a winning target for the small hitting lottery, the effect control CPU 31a is setting the interval between games during the occurrence of the small hitting game after the end of the symbol varying game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 are displayed in the same manner. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control has the decorative symbol Zg1 so as not to rotate and display the sub-symbols Sg constituting the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 while the decorative symbol that has been confirmed and stopped immediately before is stopped. The display content on the effect display device 11 of .about.Zg3 is controlled.

  In addition, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied is a winning target for the small hitting lottery, the effect control CPU 31a starts from the entry rate improvement mode during the occurrence of the small hitting game after the symbol variation game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to shift to the normal effect mode. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the effect display device 11 displays the second background image Hg2. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a switches from the first background image Hg1 to the second background image Hg2, the display position of the image Kg1 common to the background images Hg1 and Hg2 is taken over, and the image Kg1 is moved and displayed. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be performed.

Here, based on FIGS. 7A to 7E, the display content of the effect display device 11 when the symbol variation game, which is the target of establishment of the end condition, is the target of the lottery lottery will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the right-hand hit image Rg is in the second effect area Tr2 because the entering rate improvement state is occurring during the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of establishment of the end condition. The notification effect of the second content is displayed on the effect display device 11. Further, since the entrance rate improvement state is occurring, the second background image Hg2 is displayed on the effect display device 11 as the background image, and the entrance rate improvement mode is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, at the end of the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied, the second content notification effect is continuously performed on the effect display device 11, and the specific symbol combination is determined. The fixed stop is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the occurrence of the small hit game is started, the left-handed image Lg is displayed in the first effect region Tr1, and the notification effect of the first content is displayed on the effect display device 11. Done.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7D, during the occurrence of the small hit game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 11 is switched from the second background image Hg2 to the first background image Hg1, and the entrance rate Transition from the improvement mode to the normal performance mode.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7C and 7D, during the occurrence of the small hit game, the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 are displayed in the same manner as during the setting of the inter-game interval. Specifically, each of the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 is not displayed so that the sub symbol Sg constituting each of the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 is not rotated and displayed while the decorative symbol that has been confirmed and stopped immediately before is stopped and displayed. Is displayed. At the same time, in the effect display device 11, the image Kg1 common to the background images Hg1 and Hg2 is moved and displayed.

  In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display of the left-handed image Lg during the small hit game, the display of the left-handed image Lg ends, and the left-handed image Lg and the right-handed image Rg are not displayed. One content notification effect is performed. Further, it is assumed that a predetermined time has elapsed before the end of the small hit game.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 7E, in the symbol variation game immediately after the end of the small hit game, the left-handed image Lg is displayed. Furthermore, the symbol variation game is performed in a state where the first background image Hg1 is displayed as a background image, that is, in a state where the normal effect mode is being executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Among general pachinko gaming machines, as a gaming machine that performs a small winning lottery in addition to a big winning lottery, for example, a gaming machine described in JP 2010-88789 A (hereinafter referred to as “first conventional gaming machine”) Called). Since the range of game play can be expanded by performing such a small lottery drawing, in recent years, not only the first conventional gaming machine but also a lot of pachinko gaming machines are used for the small hit lottery. By the way, in a pachinko machine capable of executing various effect modes, if a small hit game is generated in a scene where the type of the effect mode is switched, different effect modes are performed before and after the small hit game. In this case, it may appear as if the type of the production mode has been switched due to the occurrence of the small hit game, and there is a possibility that the switching of the production mode may be uncomfortable.

  Therefore, during the occurrence of a winning game (small winning game) that is triggered by the winning of a small lottery lottery, it is the same as during the interval setting between games until the next symbol variation game that is pending execution is performed The decorative design is displayed with stopped. Furthermore, during the occurrence of the small hit game, the effect mode that is executed (controlled) in the next symbol variation game after the end of the small hit game is executed. For this reason, even if a small hit game is generated in the scene where the type of the production mode is switched, it is difficult for the player to notice that the small hit game has occurred, and the change of the production mode is uncomfortable. Can be suppressed.

  (2) After the end of the hit game (hit game) triggered by winning the jackpot lottery, the number of symbol-changing games executed continuously without winning the jackpot lottery is the number of times that the winning rate is improved (specified number of times) ) Is reached, the second end condition is satisfied, and the state of improving the entrance rate that has occurred since the end of the big hit game ends. Further, during the occurrence of the entrance rate improvement state, the entrance rate improvement mode is executed (the specific effect mode is controlled). In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state ends when the second end condition is satisfied, the normal effect mode different from the entrance rate improvement mode is switched to. In this way, since the type of the production mode is switched in response to the change in the entrance rate improvement state, even if a small hit game is generated at the scene where the entrance rate improvement state ends, the change in the production mode is uncomfortable. It is possible to suppress cuddling.

  (3) After the end of the hit game (bonus game) triggered by winning the jackpot lottery, the number of symbol variation games executed continuously without winning the jackpot lottery is the probability improvement number (upper limit number). When the second lottery rate transition condition is satisfied with the fact that this has been reached, the high-probability lottery state that has occurred after the end of the big hit game ends. Further, during the occurrence of the high probability improvement state, the entrance rate improvement mode is executed (the specific effect mode is controlled). In addition, when the high probability lottery state ends with the establishment of the second lottery rate transition condition, it switches to the execution of the normal performance mode different from the entrance rate improvement mode, so the high probability lottery state ends. Thus, even if a small hit game is generated, it is possible to suppress the sense of incongruity in switching between the production modes.

  (4) When a game ball enters the upper start ball entering device 15 serving as the first start ball entering device, rather than when a game ball enters the lower start ball entering device 17 serving as the second start ball entering device It was configured to make it easier to win the small lottery. When the small hit lottery is won in spite of the fact that the probability of entering a game ball into the lower start ball entering device 17 is high, the small hit lottery is started up. There is a high possibility that the ball was entered when the ball enters the ball entry device 15. In a situation where the symbol variation game based on the entrance to the upper start entrance device 15 is performed despite the fact that the entrance rate is improved, a game ball has entered the lower start entrance device 17. There is a possibility that the player is not able to advance the game advantageously. However, even in such a situation, it is difficult for the player to notice that the big hit lottery that was triggered by the entry to the upper start ball entering device 15 has been performed, so that the player can advantageously play the game. It is possible to suppress discouragement from not progressing.

  (5) Rather than winning the big hit lottery triggered by entering the upper starting entry device 15 serving as the first starting entry means, the lower starting entry means serving as the second starting entry means A player who has won the big hit lottery triggered by entering the starting and entering device 17 is advantageously configured by the player. In this case, the disappointment that the big hit lottery (the first big hit lottery) has been performed triggered by the entry into the upper start ball entering device 15 during the occurrence of the improved entrance rate is further increased. In such a situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being greatly discouraged by making it difficult for the player to notice that the first big hit lottery has been performed.

  (6) Among general pachinko gaming machines, for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-82610 (hereinafter referred to as “No. 2 ”). In the second conventional gaming machine, a notification effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball on a route that preferably causes the game ball to flow down is performed. By the way, in the second conventional gaming machine, when a small hit game that cannot be triggered by a change in the gaming state is generated, the game ball is urged to be released so that the right side of the game board flows down during the occurrence. A notification effect is performed. However, when a small hit game is generated immediately after the last symbol variation game in the state where the entrance rate is improved, the entrance rate improvement state is completed in the next symbol variation game. For this reason, during the small hit game immediately after the end of the last symbol variation game in the increased entrance rate state, it is not necessary to perform a notification effect of content that prompts the game ball to be released so as to flow down the right side of the game board. Rather, by executing the notification effect of the content prompting the launch of the game ball so as to flow down the right side of the game board during the small hit game occurrence, the entry rate improvement state is ended with the occurrence of the small hit game as an opportunity There is a risk that it will appear as if it is uncomfortable for the player.

  Therefore, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied becomes the winning target of the small hit lottery, the winning rate improvement state occurs in the hit game (small hit game) that occurs after the end of the symbol variation game. The notification effect is performed with the content that is performed when it is not performed (first content that prompts the game ball to fire so as to flow down the first flow down route R1 that is the first route). Thus, even if a small hit game is generated when the entrance rate improvement state is finished, the player can be smoothly notified of the change in the game ball firing mode, It is possible to suppress a sense of incongruity caused by the occurrence of a small hit game.

  (7) On the game board YB, the special winning device 20 (special winning means) is a game ball that flows down either the first downstream route R1 as the first route or the second downstream route R2 as the second route. Is also arranged to allow entry. For this reason, even when a game ball is fired so as to flow down the first flow down route R1 during the occurrence of the small hit game, the game ball can be entered into the big winning device 20. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unfavorable situation such that the game ball does not enter the grand prize winning device 20 due to the change in the game ball launch mode during the small hit game.

  (8) After the left-handed image Lg is displayed in the first effect region Tr1 and the execution of the notification effect of the first content is started, the display of the left-handed image Lg is turned off when a predetermined time elapses (left-handed image) Lg is reduced). Thereby, it can suppress that execution of alerting | reporting effect will become a troublesome effect in playing a game.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described based on FIG. The same configurations as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings are omitted.

  In the second embodiment, when a symbol variation game for which an end condition is to be established is a winner of the small hitting lottery, a decorative symbol image is displayed in the same manner as the demonstration effect in the small hitting game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends. Zg1 to Zg3 are displayed.

  Therefore, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is to be satisfied is the winning target of the small hit lottery, the effect control CPU 31a is in the same manner as the demonstration effect during the occurrence of the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a displays the decorative symbol Zg1 so as to rotate and display the sub-symbols Sg constituting the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 while the decorative symbol that has been confirmed and stopped immediately before is stopped. The display content on the effect display device 11 of ~ Zg3 is controlled.

Here, based on FIGS. 8A to 8E, the display contents of the effect display device 11 when the symbol variation game, which is the target of establishment of the end condition, is the winning target of the small hit lottery will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the right-handed image Rg is displayed in the second effect area Tr2 because the entry rate improvement state is occurring during the execution of the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied. Then, a notification effect of the second content is performed on the effect display device 11. Further, since the entrance rate improvement state is occurring, the second background image Hg2 is displayed on the effect display device 11 as the background image, and the entrance rate improvement mode is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, at the end of the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied, the second content notification effect is continuously performed on the effect display device 11, and the specific symbol combination is determined. The fixed stop is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the occurrence of the small hit game is started, the left-handed image Lg is displayed in the first effect region Tr1, and the notification effect of the first content is displayed on the effect display device 11. Done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, during the occurrence of the small hit game, the background image displayed on the effect display device 11 is switched from the second background image Hg2 to the first background image Hg1, and the entrance rate Transition from the improvement mode to the normal performance mode.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, during the occurrence of the small hit game, the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 are displayed in the same manner as during the setting of the inter-game interval. Specifically, each of the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 is rotated so that the sub symbol Sg constituting each of the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 is rotated and displayed while the decorative symbol that has been confirmed and stopped immediately before is stopped and displayed. Is displayed. At the same time, in the effect display device 11, the image Kg1 common to the background images Hg1 and Hg2 is moved and displayed.

  In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display of the left-handed image Lg during the small hit game, the display of the left-handed image Lg ends, and the left-handed image Lg and the right-handed image Rg are not displayed. One content notification effect is performed. Further, it is assumed that a predetermined time has elapsed before the end of the small hit game.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 8E, in the symbol variation game immediately after the end of the small hit game, the left-handed image Lg is displayed. Furthermore, the symbol variation game is performed in a state where the first background image Hg1 is displayed as a background image, that is, in a state where the normal effect mode is being executed.

As described in detail above, this embodiment can obtain the following effects in addition to the effects (2) to (8) of the first embodiment.
(9) During the occurrence of a winning game (small winning game) that is triggered by the winning of the small winning lottery, the decorative symbol remains stopped as in the demonstration production when the execution of the variable symbol game is not suspended Is displayed. Furthermore, during the occurrence of the small hit game, the effect mode that is executed (controlled) in the next symbol variation game after the end of the small hit game is executed. For this reason, even if a small hit game is generated in the scene where the type of the production mode is switched, it is difficult for the player to notice that the small hit game has occurred, and the change of the production mode is uncomfortable. Can be suppressed.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that identification of the game ball being launched so that it may flow down 1st flow-down route R1. For example, the upper start switch SW1 detects a ball entering the upper start ball entering device 15 that is expected to enter only when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the first flow down route R1, thereby the first start switch SW1. You may comprise so that the game ball may be specified so that it may flow down 1 downflow route R1. Furthermore, the execution of the first content notification effect for displaying the left-handed image Lg may be continued until it is specified that the game ball is being fired so as to flow down the first flow down route R1. . In the case of such a configuration, until the game ball is fired so as to flow down the first flow down route R1, the left-handed image Lg is displayed largely and the game ball is fired down so as to flow down the first flow down route R1. Can be surely encouraged.

  In the above embodiment, when the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied is the winning target of the small hitting lottery, when the symbol variation game is suspended and when the symbol variation game is not suspended Depending on the time, the display mode of the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 during the small hit game after the symbol variation game is ended may be different. For example, when the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 are displayed in the same manner as during the setting of the inter-game interval. On the other hand, when the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended, the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3 may be displayed in the same manner as the demonstration effect. In such a configuration, even if it is confirmed whether or not the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, it is difficult to recognize that the small hit game has occurred from the display mode of the decorative symbol images Zg1 to Zg3. Can do.

  In the above embodiment, for example, there are multiple types of normal performance modes, and different types of normal performance triggered by the fact that the number of symbol variation games continuously executed in the same type of normal performance mode has reached the number of switching times. You may comprise so that production mode may be performed (control). If the last symbol variation game (the symbol variation game of the number of times of switching) to be selected in the same type of normal performance mode is the winning target of the small hitting lottery, During the occurrence, the normal effect mode of the type executed in the next symbol variation game may be executed. When comprised in this way, even if a small hit game is generated, it is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort in switching the type of effect mode.

  In the above embodiment, the arrangement of the gate 23 on the game board YB may be changed so that the game ball flowing down the first flow down route R1 can enter the gate 23. In the case of such a configuration, even when a game ball is fired so as to flow down the first flow down route R1, it can be assumed that the game ball enters the lower start ball entering device 17.

In the above embodiment, the arrangement of the upper start ball entering device 15 on the game board YB may be changed so that the game ball flowing down the second flow down route R2 can enter the upper start ball entering device 15.
In the above embodiment, the arrangement of the lower start ball entering device 17 on the game board YB may be changed so that only the game balls flowing down the second flow down route R2 can enter the lower start ball entering device 17. .

  In the game board YB of the above embodiment, the position where only the game ball flowing down one of the first flow down route R1 and the second flow down route R2 can enter the large winning device 20 as a special winning means. You may arrange in. For example, in the game board YB, the big winning device 20 may be arranged so that only game balls flowing down the second flow down route R2 can enter.

  In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the first small lottery and the winning probability of the second small lottery may be the same probability. Further, the winning probability of the first small hitting lottery may be set to be lower than the winning probability of the second small hitting lottery.

  In the above-described embodiment, the notification effect may not be based on the image display on the effect display device 11 but may be configured to be performed by the speaker Sp, for example. In addition, a notification effect may be executed using a light emitting device such as a decorative lamp La.

  In the above embodiment, the first effect region Tr1 and the second effect region Tr2 are shown as squares, but may be shaped along the outer shapes of the displayed images Lg and Rg. In addition, the size and shape of the effect area may be the same as the size and shape of the displayed image. However, it is desirable that the area of the first effect region Tr1 is smaller than the area of the second effect region Tr2.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the left-handed image Lg may be displayed continuously in the game state of the normal time when the entrance rate improvement state has not occurred. When configured in this manner, it is preferable to change the size and position of the effect area for displaying the left-handed image Lg so as not to interfere with the symbol variation game. For example, the left-handed image Lg is displayed in the first effect area Tr1 until a predetermined time has elapsed since the entrance rate improvement state has ended, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, an effect different from the first effect area Tr1. The left-handed image Lg may be displayed in the area, or the size of the left-handed image Lg may be reduced. Note that “an effect area different from the first effect area Tr1” may be, for example, an area that is not bothersome for playing the symbol variation game (for example, the lower left area of the image display unit GH).

  -In the said embodiment, if the magnitude | size by which the left-handed image Lg is displayed is a magnitude | size which can be accommodated in 1st effect area | region Tr1, it will not be restricted to the largest magnitude | size among the magnitude | sizes which fit in 1st effect area | region Tr1. Similarly, as long as the right-handed image Rg is displayed in a size that can be accommodated in the second effect region Tr2, it is not limited to the maximum size that can be accommodated in the second effect region Tr2.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform notification effect.
-In the said embodiment, the frequency | count that the grand prize-winning apparatus 20 will be in an open state in one open game may be multiple times.

In the above-described embodiment, the same type of effect mode may be executed when the entrance rate improvement state is generated and when the entrance rate improvement state is not generated.
-In the said embodiment, you may vary the kind of effect mode performed according to whether the high probability lottery state has arisen.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the kind of production mode. For example, when the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring, after a big hit game or a small hit game based on the shortened specific big hit is generated, a chance mode different from the normal performance mode is executed for a predetermined period. May be. In addition, when comprised in this way, during execution of chance mode, it will become the production mode which can anticipate that the high probability lottery state has arisen. Further, the type of effect mode may be one type.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the completion | finish conditions of a high probability lottery state. For example, only the ending condition that is satisfied by the occurrence of the big hit game may be set as the ending condition of the high probability lottery state.

  In the embodiment described above, other than the background image may be varied depending on the type of effect mode. For example, the decoration pattern may be different, the emission color of the decoration lamp La may be different, or the music output by the speaker Sp may be different.

  In the above embodiment, the left-handed image Lg may be changed. Further, the size of the first effect area Tr1 for displaying the left-handed image Lg and the position of the first effect area Tr1 may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the image Kg1 common to the first background image Hg1 and the second background image Hg2 is displayed. However, all the images displayed in the background images Hg1 and Hg2 are different. Also good.

  -In the said embodiment, the display aspect of the decoration symbol image Zg1-Zg3 in the setting of the interval between games may be the same as the display aspect of the decoration symbol image Zg1-Zg3 in a demonstration effect. Moreover, you may change the display mode of the decorative design image Zg1-Zg3 in each state into the display mode different from the said embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a starts executing the demonstration effect when the change pattern designation command is not input until the predetermined time elapses after the execution of the symbol variation game is finished. You may comprise. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may not be configured to output the demo signal.

In the above embodiment, the specific symbol combination may be a symbol combination that is not included in the outlier symbol combination.
In the above embodiment, the right-handed image Rg may be changed. Further, the size of the second effect area Tr2 for displaying the right-handed image Rg and the position of the second effect area Tr2 may be changed.

In the above embodiment, the types of jackpots determined in the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery may be the same.
-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a lottery lottery.

-In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that a big hit lottery may be performed after not winning a lottery lottery.
-In the said embodiment, you may change the kind of jackpot. For example, the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 20 in the big hit game may be one type. Moreover, it is not necessary to provide a shortened specific big hit.

  In the game board YB of the above embodiment, a plurality of out openings HK may be formed. For example, in the game board YB, a first out port through which game balls flowing down the first flow down route R1 mainly enter and a second out out through which game balls flowing down the second down flow route R2 mainly enter. And a mouth.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp may be controlled by dedicated CPUs. At this time, each CPU may be provided on a single control board, or may be provided on a different control board. Further, along with the provision of each CPU, a ROM or a RAM managed by each CPU may be provided.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) It is provided with a launch specifying means capable of specifying that a game ball is being fired so as to flow down the first route, and the notification effect executing means is an image display device, and the lottery lottery When the symbol variation game to be selected is subject to the completion of the termination condition, the game ball is urged to flow down the first route during the winning game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends. The game ball is fired so that the image to be displayed is displayed in the first size and the notification effect is executed, and the execution of the notification effect is started and then the first route is caused to flow down by the launch specifying means. Triggered by the fact that it has been specified, an image to be displayed to urge the launch of the game ball to flow down the first route is displayed in a second size smaller than the first size. Then inform Gaming machine and executes the out.

  (B) A common starting starting means is a starting entering means capable of entering a game ball flowing down on the first route and a starting entering means capable of entering a game ball flowing down on the second route. A gaming machine characterized by being.

  (C) The starting entrance means that can enter the game ball flowing down on the first route and the starting entrance means that can enter the game ball flowing down on the second route are different starting entrance means. A gaming machine characterized by being.

  (D) Triggered by the fact that a game ball has entered the starting ball entry means, random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number value for hit determination, and that the random number acquisition means has acquired a random number value for hit determination In addition, the storage unit for storing the value of the random number for hit determination and holding the execution of the symbol variation game, and whether the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition unit matches the jackpot determination value. A big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery, a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery for determining whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means matches the small hit determination value, and a plurality of types of symbols The symbol variation game is derived by deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery using the value of the hit determination random number stored in the holding storage means when the symbol is fluctuated and stopped. Is executed by the production execution means. Game control means, winning game winning means for controlling the open and closed states of the special winning means and causing a winning game, when winning the big win lottery or winning the small hit lottery, In-game effect control means for controlling the effect in the effect executing means during the winning game, and the effect mode, and the effect mode type is switched when the number of times the symbol variable game has been executed has been switched. And the game control means, when the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended after completion of the symbol variation game, the variation controlled stop until the interval time elapses. The display is stopped and the execution of the next symbol variation game is controlled after the interval time has elapsed. During the winning game triggered by the winning of the small win lottery, the symbol that has been suspended in the symbol variable game that is the winning target of the small hit lottery is displayed while stopped, and the effect mode control means is A game machine characterized by controlling an effect mode of a type controlled in a next symbol variation game after the winning game is ended during a winning game triggered by a winning of a small winning lottery.

  GH: Image display unit, Hg1: First background image, Hg2: Second background image, HK: Out port, HS: Light emitting unit arrangement member, La: Decoration lamp, Lg: Left-handed image, Rg: Right-handed image , R1 ... 1st downflow route, R2 ... 2nd downflow route, R2a ... Right discharge route, Sp ... Speaker, Tr1 ... 1st production area, Tr2 ... 2nd production area, YB ... Game board, 10 ... Pachinko machine, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 15 ... Upper start entrance device, 17 ... Lower start entrance device, 20 ... Grand prize device, 23 ... Gate, 25a ... 1st special symbol display device, 25b ... 2nd special symbol display device, 26a ... first hold display device, 26b ... second hold display device, 27 ... normal symbol display device, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31 ... the effect control for CPU, 31b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (4)

Game board,
A starting pitching means disposed on the game board;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a big hit is triggered when a game ball has entered the starting pitching means;
A small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery of whether or not a small hit is triggered when a game ball has entered the starting ball entering means,
A special winning means arranged on the game board;
When winning the big win lottery or the small win lottery, after the end of the symbol variation game to be won, the winning game generating means for controlling the open and closed states of the special winning means to generate a winning game; ,
A notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect;
The probability that the game ball will enter the starting ball entry means is normal from the end of the winning game of the big hit lottery until the end of the execution of the symbol variation game for which the end condition is satisfied Including an entrance rate improvement state generating means for generating an entrance rate improvement state with a high probability,
The game board includes a first route in which the launched game ball flows down toward the out port, a second route that is different from the first route and flows down toward the out port, and Is defined,
The game board is provided with start ball entering means capable of entering a game ball flowing down on the first route and start ball entering means capable of entering a game ball flowing down on the second route. Has been
The notification effect executing means includes
When the entrance rate improvement state has not occurred, a notification effect of the first content that prompts the launch of the game ball to flow down the first route is executed,
When the entrance rate improvement state has occurred, a notification effect of the second content that prompts the launch of the game ball to flow down the second route is executed,
When the symbol variation game that is the winning target of the small hitting lottery is subject to the establishment of the end condition, the notification effect of the first content is executed during the winning game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends. A gaming machine characterized by   2. The special winning means is arranged such that both a game ball flowing down the first route and a game ball flowing down the second route can be entered. Gaming machine. A first effect mode for notifying the player that the entry rate improvement state has occurred and a second effect mode for notifying the player that the entry rate improvement state has not occurred are controlled. Possible production mode control means,
The production mode control means includes
During the occurrence of the entrance rate improvement state, the first production mode is controlled,
When the symbol variation game to be won in the small hitting lottery is subject to the completion of the end condition, the second effect mode is controlled from the winning game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the following. The notification effect executing means includes
An image display device,
In a case where the symbol variation game to be won in the small hitting lottery is subject to the completion of the end condition, the game is made to flow down the first route during the winning game that occurs after the symbol variation game ends. An image to be displayed in order to prompt the launch of the sphere is displayed in the first size, the notification effect is executed, and when the predetermined time elapses after the execution of the notification effect starts, the first The notification effect is executed by displaying an image to be displayed in order to urge the launch of the game ball so as to flow down the route in a second size smaller than the first size. Item 4. The gaming machine according to any one of Items3.