JP2015029780A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game, in accordance with execution of special performance.SOLUTION: When a determination result of jackpot determination is affirmative, and another condition is further satisfied on the assumption that a counted number of entering balls does not reach a prescribed number of entering balls, a fist special condition is established and a presentation controlling CPU carries out a first special performance. When a second special condition is established which includes at least the fact that the counted number of entering balls reaches the prescribed number of entering balls, control to execute second special performance is performed. The performance controlling CPU controls to initialize the counting result of the counted number of entering balls, on condition that the second special performance is executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, if a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game that is performed by varying symbols, the jackpot game that wins a big hit and is advantageous to the player occurs. Is done. In this jackpot game, a big winning opening can be opened, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening, a lot of game balls are paid out.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a big win is won, the number of big hits won for the big win is counted, and when the counted number of big hits reaches a specified number, Are disclosed in which different premium effects (special effects) are executed, and the expectation for increasing the number of jackpots can be enhanced.

JP 2003-93651 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, a special effect is always executed when the number of jackpots reaches a specified number of times, so that a player who has viewed the special effect many times can obtain satisfaction with the special effect. May be less satisfied with the special performance, which may lead to less interest in the game.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game with the execution of special effects. There is to do.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is provided with display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and is advantageous to the player when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In a gaming machine in which a big hit game is generated, a big hit determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, an effect executing means for executing an effect, and a special effect by the establishment of a special condition Production control means for performing control to be executed by the execution means, a ball entry device that allows a game ball to enter, and a number-of-entry count that counts the number of game balls that have entered the ball entry device within a predetermined period And the special effect includes a first special effect that is executed when the first special condition among the special conditions is satisfied, and a second special condition that is different from the first special effect and is the second special condition. By the establishment of A second special effect to be performed, and when the result of the determination by the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the effect control means includes the number of entered balls counted by the number-of-entry counting means If another condition is satisfied on the assumption that the number of balls has not been reached, the first special condition is satisfied, and the number of entered balls is controlled while performing the first special effect in the effect executing means. When the second special condition including at least that the number of entered balls counted by the counting means has reached a specified number of entered balls is established, the second execution effect is controlled to be executed by the effect executing means, and the second The gist of the invention is that it includes an initialization control means for performing control for initializing the counting result by the number-of-entry counting means on condition that the special effect is executed.

With respect to the gaming machine, the pitching device may be a winning device that pays out a gaming ball when the gaming ball enters.
With respect to the gaming machine, the ball entry device is a start ball entry device capable of satisfying a condition for executing the symbol variation game by entering a game ball, and the game ball enters the start ball entry device. The game state control means for controlling the game state related to the easy entry rate improvement state is provided, and the entry number counting means is provided from the state where the entry rate improvement state is given by the game state control means. A configuration may be adopted in which the number of game balls that have entered the entrance device is accumulated and counted until the state is changed to a non-existing state.

  The above gaming machine has a start ball entering device capable of satisfying the condition for executing the symbol variation game by entering a game ball, and the ball entering rate is improved so that the game ball can easily enter the start ball entering device. A game state control means for controlling a game state relating to a state, wherein the pitching device is a winning device that can be released during the jackpot game and that pays out the game ball when the game ball enters, The number of entered balls counts the number of game balls that have entered the ball entry device until the game state control means changes from the state in which the entrance rate improvement state is given to the state in which it is not given. It is good also as a structure which accumulates and counts.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games with the execution of special effects.

The front view which shows the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot of the pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the execution conditions of the special jackpot effect, and the control content after execution. The timing chart which shows the object of each special condition. The flowchart which shows a big hit production | presentation determination process. (A)-(d) is a timing chart which shows execution of a big hit effect. The flowchart which shows a big hit production | presentation determination process. The schematic diagram which shows the execution conditions of the special jackpot effect, and the control content after execution. The timing chart which shows the object of each special condition.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
[First Embodiment]
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 the approximate center of the game board YB, there is provided an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH of a liquid crystal display type and serving as effect execution means for performing a display effect. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game performed by varying the decorative symbols in a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects related to the symbol variation game are executed. In each column, eight types of decorative figures [1] to [8] are displayed. Each of these eight types of decorative symbols constitutes a symbol row for each row. The symbol variation game is executed when a game ball enters the first starting ball entering device 14 or the second starting ball entering device 15 as a starting means disposed on the game board YB. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start ball entering device 14 or the second start ball entering device 15, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. .

  In the symbol variation game, a symbol combination (display result) of a decorative symbol displayed as a decorative symbol in each column is derived. Then, when winning the jackpot lottery, the effect display device 11 displays the symbol combination of the jackpot at a fixed stop. Further, when the big hit lottery is not won, the effect display device 11 displays a definite symbol combination on the final display. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination ([777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols of all the rows are the same. Further, in the present embodiment, the out-of-line symbol combination is a symbol combination ([426] or the like) in which all the rows of the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of the decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([323 Etc.).

  The first start ball entering device 14 is disposed below the effect display device 11. Further, the first start ball entering device 14 has a first start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) that can detect that a game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14. A big hit lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start ball entry device 14.

  The second starting ball entering device 15 is disposed below the first starting ball entering device 14. The second starting and entering device 15 has an opening / closing member. Further, the second start ball entering device 15 has a second start switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) that can detect that a game ball has entered the second start ball entering device 15. A big hit lottery is performed on condition that a game ball has entered the second starting ball entering device 15. The opening / closing member of the second starting and entering device 15 is configured to be displaceable between an open state and a closed state by the operation of an electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). When the opening / closing member is in the open state, the entrance of the second start ball entering device 15 is enlarged, and the game ball is in an open state in which it is easy to enter. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member is in the closed state, the entrance of the second starting ball entering device 15 is not enlarged and the game ball is in a closed state in which it is difficult for the ball to enter.

  A big winning device 18 having a big winning door 17 is disposed on the right side of the first starting ball entering device 14. The special winning device 18 as a special winning means has a count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) capable of detecting that a game ball has entered the special winning device 18. Further, the big prize door 17 of the big prize device 18 is configured to be displaceable between an open state and a closed state by operation of a big prize solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). Then, when the big winning door 17 is opened, the big winning device 18 is opened, and the game balls are allowed to enter the big winning device 18. On the other hand, when the grand prize winning door 17 is in the closed state, the big prize winning device 18 is in the closed state, and the game balls are not allowed to enter the big prize winning device 18.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big win lottery is won, a big hit game in which the big prize winning device 18 is opened is generated after the end of the symbol variation game to be won. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the big winning device 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the grand prize device 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and the predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes, It is released until nine game balls are won in this embodiment or until a prescribed time (round game time, 25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. When a game ball enters (wins) the grand prize winning device 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. The operation gate 19 has a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) capable of detecting that a game ball has entered the operation gate 19. When a game ball enters the operating gate 19, a normal hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not the normal hit. When the normal winning lottery is won, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a normal winning game in which the second starting and entering device 15 is opened is generated. Even if a game ball enters the operation gate 19, the game ball is not paid out as a prize ball.

  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. A special symbol display device 12, a hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 20 are disposed on the light emitting portion arrangement member HS. Each display device 12, 13, and 20 is comprised by the several light emission member.

  On the special symbol display device 12 as the display means, a special symbol based on a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting members constituting the special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed at the timing when the symbol variation game ends. When the big hit lottery is won, the special symbol display device 12 stops and displays the special symbols classified as the big hit symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the special symbol display device 12 stops and displays the special symbol classified as the off symbol. Further, during the execution of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 12 displays the special symbols in a variable manner.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to hold the execution of the symbol variation game. In the hold display device 13, the number of symbol variation games whose execution is put on hold (hereinafter referred to as “the number of stored memories”) is indicated by turning on, blinking, or turning off the light-emitting members constituting the hold display device 13. .

  Further, the normal symbol display device 20 stops and displays the normal symbol by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting members constituting the normal symbol display device 20. When the normal winning lottery is won, the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 are changed for a predetermined time, and then the normal symbols classified as the normal winning symbols are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the normal winning lottery is not won, the normal symbol display device 20 displays the normal symbols that are categorized as the off-normal symbols after the normal symbols are changed and displayed for a predetermined time.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to generate a high-probability lottery state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”) in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than usual. The probability variation state continues to occur until the probability variation state termination condition is satisfied. The end condition of the probability variation state in the present embodiment is satisfied when the jackpot game is generated or the execution of the symbol variation game of the predetermined number of probability variation upper limit is terminated without winning the jackpot lottery.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to cause an increased entrance rate that makes it easier for a game ball to enter the second starting entrance device 15 than usual. During the occurrence of the improved entrance rate, the opportunity (number of times and time) for the second starting entrance device 15 to be opened per unit time is increased compared to when the improved entrance rate state is not generated. Thus, the probability that the game ball enters the second start ball entering device 15 is increased. The entrance rate improvement state continues to occur until the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the increased entrance rate state is satisfied when the big hit game is generated or the execution of the symbol variation game with the predetermined number of operations is finished without winning the big hit lottery.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit type corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol is determined with a predetermined probability, and the big hit game based on the big hit type is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the types of jackpots are 12R jackpot (symbol ZA) to which a 12R jackpot game with a prescribed round number set to 12 and a prescribed round number of two is given. 2R jackpot (symbol ZB) to which the set 2R jackpot game is given is included. Regardless of the type of jackpot, if the jackpot is won, after the jackpot game is over, both a probability variation state and a state in which the entrance rate is improved (shown as a shortened state in the figure) are generated. In this embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, a probability variation state is generated with the symbol variation game having a predetermined probability variation upper limit number as an upper limit, and the ball entering rate improvement state is with the symbol variation game having a predetermined operation number as an upper limit. Is born. The 12R jackpot is a jackpot that is advantageous to the player because an advantageous 12R jackpot game in which the total opening time of the big winning device 18 is longer than the 2R jackpot is given.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to 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 signals 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 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal output by the main control board 30.

  As shown in FIG. 3, 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, a special symbol display device 12, a hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 20 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.

  A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. 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 can specify the contents of effects produced by the effect display device 11. The variation pattern includes a variation pattern for the jackpot effect determined at the time of the big hit, a variation pattern for the reach reach effect that includes the reach effect determined at the time of the loss in the production contents, and is determined at the time of the deviation. There is a variation pattern for an offense effect that does not include the reach effect in the effect content. In the variation pattern for the big hit effect of the present embodiment, the reach effect is included in the effect content.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state has occurred is greater than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state has not occurred. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used in the normal win lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in a reach effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various types 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 RAM 30c stores a main high-accuracy flag indicating whether or not a probability variation state is occurring. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is occurring.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as a big hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number, or a variation pattern distribution random number are generated. Incidentally, the big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The random number for reach determination is a random number used for reach production 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. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are distributed for each variation pattern by a variation pattern for outlier effects, a variation pattern for outlier reach effects, and a variation pattern for jackpot effects.

  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.

  An effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a as effect control means. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as decorative symbols, background images, and characters). The effect control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the production control RAM 31c stores a sub-high accuracy flag indicating whether or not a probability variation state is occurring. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation 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 receives the detection signals output from the start switches SW1 and SW2, is the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment)? Makes a hold decision for no. When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the hold display device 13 so as to represent the hold storage number after 1 addition.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination generates various random numbers generated in the main control board 30 (a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number). ) And the value is stored (stored) in the storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number. In this way, by storing the values of various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number, the execution of the symbol variation game is put on hold.

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 the big hit game is being generated. 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, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories, and executes a determination of the number of holds whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0 (zero)”. When the determination result of the hold number determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold number determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the hold storage number, and various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “1” of the main control RAM 30c. The values of (big hit determination random number, reach determination random number, special symbol distribution random number, and variation pattern distribution random number) are read out. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the hold display device 13 so as to represent the hold storage number after 1 subtraction.

  At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2” of the main control RAM 30c in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores the values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3”, and then stores the reserved storage number “ The values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to “4” are deleted.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has read various random number values determines whether or not the read big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery using a jackpot determination value according to whether or not the probability variation state is occurring.

  When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit variation process for causing the symbol variation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit type based on the read special symbol distribution random number value. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 by stopping the jackpot symbol by determining the jackpot symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot effect based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value and performs reach effect determination (reach effect lottery). When the reach effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a executes an outlier reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of play after the reach effect is executed. In the loss reach fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a determines that the special symbol display device 12 stops and displays the shift symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the loss reach variation processing, the special symbol start processing is terminated.

  In addition, when the reach effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a executes the outlier normal variation process for executing the symbol variation game that is out of tune without executing the reach effect. In the normal deviation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines that the special symbol display device 12 stops and displays the symbol. 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 random value for variation pattern distribution. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the off-normal fluctuation process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit functions as a big hit determination means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of jackpot functions as the jackpot type determining means.

  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 outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. A special symbol designation command to be designated is output 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 special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the symbols are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the big win lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a controls the open state and the closed state of the big prize device 18 after the end of the symbol variation game to be won in the big win lottery, thereby causing the big hit game to occur.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state by managing various information such as a main high-accuracy flag and a main operation flag. Specifically, when the probability variation state is generated, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the probability variation state is occurring in the main high probability flag, and the probability variation upper limit of the symbol variation game in which the probability variation state can be continued. Information for counting the number of times is set in the probability variation counter. When the probability variation state has occurred, the main control CPU 30a updates the probability variation counter as the symbol variation game is executed, and outputs a probability variation count designation command indicating the value of the probability variation counter to the effect control CPU 31a. Based on the value of the probability variation counter, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed since the probability variation state has occurred has reached the certain probability variation upper limit number. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of symbol variation games executed since the probability variation state has occurred has reached the probability variation upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the probability variation state is not occurring in the main high probability flag. To do.

  When causing the entrance rate improvement state to occur, the main control CPU 30a sets the information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is occurring in the main operation flag, and the symbol variation that allows the entrance rate improvement state to be continued. Information indicating the number of operations that is the upper limit number of games is set in the operation counter. The main control CPU 30a updates the operation counter with the execution of the symbol variation game and outputs an operation count designation command indicating the value of the operation counter to the effect control CPU 31a when the entrance rate improvement state has occurred. To do. Based on the value of the operation counter, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed since the entrance rate improvement state has occurred has reached the number of operations. When the CPU 30a for main control determines that the number of symbol variation games executed since the entrance rate improvement state has occurred has reached the number of operations, information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring is mainly displayed. Set the operation flag.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a, when the probability change state or the entrance rate improvement state occurs after the end of the big hit game, when the execution of the predetermined number of symbol variation games is finished without winning the big hit lottery, Control is performed so that the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state do not occur. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that controls the gaming state functions as a gaming state control means.

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 special designating command is 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 jackpot symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped from the symbol combination of the jackpot. 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 effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol change game. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped when the all symbols stop command is input is displayed.

  In addition, when the jackpot game is generated, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 so as to execute a predetermined jackpot effect until the jackpot game ends.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that the gaming state can be specified by managing various information such as a sub-high-accuracy flag and a sub-operation flag. Specifically, when the probability change state is generated after the end of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the probability change state is occurring in the sub-high probability flag. When the probability variation number designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets the value of the probability variation counter designated by the probability variation number designation command in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and the probability variation state based on the value of the probability variation counter. It is determined whether or not the number of symbol variation games that have been executed since the occurrence of has reached the probability variation upper limit number. When the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state has occurred has reached the certain probability upper limit number of times, information that can specify that the probability variation state is not occurring is displayed as the sub-high accuracy flag. Set to.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is generated after the end of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is occurring in the secondary operation flag. When the operation number designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets the value of the operation counter designated by the operation number designation command in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and enters the ball based on the value of the operation counter. It is determined whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed since the rate improvement state has occurred has reached the number of operations. If the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the number of symbol variation games executed since the entrance rate improvement state has occurred has reached the number of operations, information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring Is set as the secondary operation flag.

  In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, various jackpot effects for displaying a predetermined image such as a background image in the effect display device 11 are executed. The various jackpot effects include a normal jackpot effect that is executed during normal times and a special jackpot effect that is executed during special times when a special condition is satisfied (so-called “premium jackpot effect”). . In addition, the special jackpot effect as the special effect includes a plurality of types of special jackpot effects having different effects, and is defined so that the corresponding special conditions are different.

  The special condition is that the number of big hits that become a predetermined big hit is the specified number of times from the end of the big hit game that is awarded by winning a big hit in the non-entry rate improvement state until the end of the grant rate increase state It can be established based on the number of winning game balls that have been won in each of the starting ball entering devices 14 and 15 (ball entering device, starting ball entering device).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the special jackpot effect includes a first special jackpot effect, a second special jackpot effect, and a third special jackpot effect.
In the first special jackpot effect as the first special effect, a first special condition as an execution condition is defined. As the first special condition, a value indicating that the first special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the first special jackpot effect flag (shown as “OFF” in the drawing), and as a result of winning 12R jackpot, 12R The big hit counter is 3, the 2R big hit counter is 1 or less, and the start winning counter is specified to be a numerical value x or less.

  The second special condition as an execution condition is also defined in the second special jackpot effect as the second special effect. As the second special condition, a value indicating that the second special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the second special jackpot effect flag. As a result of winning the 12R jackpot, the 12R jackpot counter is 5, and the start winning counter Is defined to be greater than or equal to the numerical value y. The numerical value y is defined in advance so as to be larger than the numerical value x.

  In the third special jackpot effect as the third special effect, a third special condition is defined as its execution condition. As the third special condition, a value indicating that the third special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the third special jackpot effect flag. As a result of winning the 12R jackpot, the 12R jackpot counter is 10, and the start winning counter Is defined to be greater than or equal to the numerical value z. The numerical value z is defined in advance so as to be larger than the numerical value y.

  As described above, the first special condition includes at least that the start winning counter is equal to or less than the numerical value x. Furthermore, the first special condition includes other conditions such that the number of jackpots per 12R jackpot is 3, and the number of jackpots per 2R jackpot is 1 or less. In other words, the first special condition is a condition that is satisfied when another condition is satisfied on the premise that the number of winning game balls to each of the starting ball entering devices 14 and 15 does not reach the prescribed number of winnings. On the other hand, the second special condition includes at least that the number of winning game balls to each of the starting ball entering devices 14 and 15 has reached the prescribed number of winnings, and further includes another condition. In addition, the third special condition includes at least that the number of game balls won in each of the starting pitching devices 14 and 15 has reached a special prescribed number that is larger than the prescribed number. Condition is included.

  The first special jackpot effect flag is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and indicates whether or not the first special jackpot effect has been executed. When the first special jackpot effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the execution of the first special jackpot effect in the first special jackpot effect flag after the end of the jackpot game. This makes it possible to specify whether or not the first special jackpot effect has already been executed after the jackpot game ends.

  The second special jackpot effect flag is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and indicates whether or not the second special jackpot effect has been executed. When the second special jackpot effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating execution of the second special jackpot effect in the second special jackpot effect flag after the end of the jackpot game. This makes it possible to specify whether or not the second special jackpot effect has already been executed after the jackpot game ends.

  The third special jackpot effect flag is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and indicates whether or not the third special jackpot effect has been executed. When the third special jackpot effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the execution of the third special jackpot effect in the third special jackpot effect flag after the end of the jackpot game. This makes it possible to specify whether or not the third special jackpot effect has already been executed after the jackpot game ends.

  The start winning counter is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and after the big hit game given by winning the big hit in the non-entry rate improving state is ended and the improved winning rate is given. This is a counter for accumulating and counting the number of winning game balls won in each of the starting pitching devices 14 and 15 until the end of giving the winning rate improvement state.

  When the detection signal output from each start switch SW1 or SW2 is input in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a, regardless of whether a big hit game or a symbol variation game is being executed, Regardless of the number of reserved memories, a start winning command indicating a winning of a game ball to each starting pitching device 14, 15 is output to the effect control CPU 31a.

  The effect control CPU 31a indicates a value indicating that the winning number is counted in the count flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c when the big win game given by winning the big win in the non-entry rate improvement state is completed. Set. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a counts the number of winnings in the counting flag when the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed without the big hit after the big hit game is finished and the giving of the improved winning rate is finished. Set the value indicating. When the start flag command is input from the main control CPU 30a when the value indicating that the winning number is counted is set in the counting flag, the effect control CPU 31a starts to increase the winning number by one. Update the winning counter.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the start winning counter is for winning the game balls that have won the respective start pitching devices 14 and 15 based on the end of the big hit game given by winning the big hit in the non-entry rate improvement state. Number counting is started. Then, it is determined whether or not the first special condition is satisfied based on the value of the start winning counter when the third 12R big hit game is started. Further, it is determined whether or not the second special condition is satisfied based on the value of the start winning counter when the 5th 12R jackpot game is started, and the start when the 10th 12R jackpot game is started. Based on the value of the winning counter, it is determined whether or not the third special condition is satisfied.

  The 2R jackpot counter is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and is a counter for counting the number of times the 2R jackpot is won. In the case where the winning rate improvement state is given, the effect control CPU 31a wins the 2R jackpot at the start of the jackpot game based on the 2R jackpot winning when the 2R jackpot is won based on the special symbol designation command. The 2R big hit counter is updated so as to increase the number of times by one.

  The 12R jackpot counter is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and is a counter for counting the number of times the 12R jackpot is won. The effect control CPU 31a wins the 12R jackpot at the start of the jackpot game based on the 12R jackpot winning when the 12R jackpot is won based on the special symbol designation command when the entrance rate improvement state is given. The 12R big hit counter is updated so as to increase the number of times by one.

  In the present embodiment, only when a big win is won in the improved entrance rate, each jackpot counter is updated, and when the big win is won in the non-entry rate improved state (so-called “first win” case) ) Each big hit counter is not updated.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a counts the number of jackpots for each determined type of jackpot when the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a for accumulating and counting the number of winning game balls won in each of the starting ball entering devices 14 and 15 functions as the number-of-balls counting means. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a for counting the number of jackpots functions as a jackpot count counting means.

  The effect control CPU 31a confirms that the winning rate improvement state has occurred after the end of the big hit game, and that a predetermined number of symbol variation games have been executed without winning the big hit, and that the winning rate improvement state has not occurred. When the identifiable information is set in the sub operation flag, each special big hit effect flag, the start winning counter, and each big hit counter are initialized. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating non-execution of each special jackpot effect in each special jackpot effect flag, and the start winning counter and each jackpot counter so that the number of winnings and the number of each jackpot are zero. Is initialized.

  The CPU 31a for effect control has not been executed a predetermined number of symbol variation games without winning a big hit after the big hit game is finished and the winning rate improvement state has occurred. When the information that can identify the fact is set in the sub-action flag, the start winning counter and the big hit counter are initialized on the premise that each special big hit effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, if the value indicating the execution of the first special jackpot effect is set in the first special jackpot effect flag, the third special jackpot effect flag is set. Regardless of the value, the effect control CPU 31a does not initialize the start winning counter and each jackpot counter. Even when the first special jackpot effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a does not initialize the start winning counter and each jackpot counter regardless of the values of the other special jackpot effects flags. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that initializes the winning number functions as an initialization control means.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the jackpot effect determination process for determining the type of jackpot effect will be described. This jackpot effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 31a after each jackpot counter is updated when a jackpot game is started by winning a predetermined jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the first special condition is satisfied based on the type of the special symbol designation command and the values of the first special jackpot effect flag, the start winning counter, and each jackpot counter. It is determined whether or not (step S201). If the determination result is negative (the first special condition is not satisfied), the presentation control CPU 31a proceeds to step S203. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the first special condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a determines the first special jackpot effect as the jackpot effect to be executed (step S202). Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets information indicating the determined jackpot effect in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c without initializing the start winning counter and each jackpot counter in step S208 (step S210). The effect determination process ends.

  In step S203, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the third special condition is satisfied based on the type of the special symbol designation command, the third special jackpot effect flag, the start winning counter, and the value of each jackpot counter. judge. If the determination result is negative (the third special condition is not satisfied), the presentation control CPU 31a proceeds to step S205. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (the third special condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a determines the third special jackpot effect as the jackpot effect to be executed (step S204). Then, the effect control CPU 31a initializes the start winning counter and each jackpot counter (step S208), sets information indicating the determined jackpot effect in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S210), and determines the jackpot effect determination process. Exit.

  In step S205, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the second special condition is satisfied based on the type of the special symbol designation command, the second special jackpot effect flag, the start winning counter, and the value of each jackpot counter. judge. When the determination result is negative (the second special condition is not satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a determines a normal jackpot effect as the jackpot effect to be executed (step S209), and effects control is performed with information indicating the determined jackpot effect. The predetermined area of the RAM 31c is set (step S210), and the big hit effect determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the second special condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a determines the second special jackpot effect as the jackpot effect to be executed (step S206). Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a value indicating non-execution of the first special jackpot effect is set in the first special jackpot flag (step S207). That is, the effect control CPU 31a specifies whether or not the first special jackpot effect has been executed. When the determination result is negative (a value indicating non-execution of the first special jackpot effect is not set), the effect control CPU 31a uses the information indicating the determined jackpot effect for effect control without executing step S208. The predetermined area of the RAM 31c is set (step S210), and the big hit effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (a value indicating non-execution of the first special jackpot effect is set), the effect control CPU 31a initializes and determines the start winning counter and each jackpot counter (step S208). Information indicating the big hit effect is set in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S210), and the big hit effect determining process is terminated. As described above, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, when the first special jackpot effect is not executed, regardless of whether the third special jackpot effect is executed, the start winning counter, each jackpot The counter is initialized. On the other hand, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, when the first special jackpot effect is executed, the start winning counter and each jackpot counter are set regardless of whether the third special jackpot effect is executed. Not initialized. In other words, after the special jackpot effect is executed, it is determined whether or not the execution condition in another special jackpot effect is not established, and when it is determined that the execution condition is not established. The number of winning game balls and the number of big hits for each starting ball entering device 14, 15 are initialized. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a for specifying whether or not a predetermined special jackpot effect has been executed functions as a special effect execution specifying means.

  In another process after the end of the jackpot effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a reads information indicating the set jackpot effect from a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and displays an image for executing the jackpot effect. 11 is controlled. In particular, when the information indicating the set jackpot effect is information indicating each special jackpot effect, the control CPU 31a for effect control controls the effect display device 11 to display an image for executing each special jackpot effect. I do.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of the special jackpot effect that has been executed based on each special jackpot effect flag during the jackpot game, during the execution of the symbol variation game, or during standby, and the special jackpot effect that has been executed. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display an icon image indicating the type of information as history information. By displaying the icon image in this manner, it is notified whether or not each special jackpot effect has been executed and whether or not each special condition is satisfied, and can be specified by the player.

Here, a specific example of the big hit effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the winning rate improvement state has not occurred (indicated as a non-entry rate improving state in the figure), if the winning of 12R big hit is won, the 12R big hit game from the timing indicated by the symbol T1 Is started. Since the entrance rate improvement state has not occurred when winning the big hit, each big hit counter is maintained at 0 when the 12R big hit game is started. In this case, since none of the special conditions is satisfied, the normal big hit effect at the normal time is executed. Then, when the 12R big hit game is completed at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T2, the improved entrance rate state is generated. It should be noted that during the big hit game in the figure, for convenience, a game state according to whether or not the entrance rate improvement state has occurred in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is shown.

  Next, in a case where the entrance rate improvement state is continuously generated from the timing indicated by the symbol T2, when the 2R big hit is won, the 2R big hit game is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T3. When the 2R jackpot game is started, 1 is set in the 2R jackpot counter and the 12R jackpot counter is maintained at 0. In this case, since none of the special conditions is satisfied, the normal big hit effect at the normal time is executed. Then, when the 2R big hit game is completed at the timing indicated by the symbol T4, the improved entrance rate state is generated.

  Then, when the entrance rate improvement state is continuously generated from the timing indicated by reference numeral T4, a predetermined big hit is repeatedly won, and when the entrance rate improvement state is continuously generated, 12R big hit Is won, the 12R big hit game is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T5. When the 12R jackpot game is started, 4 is set in the 12R jackpot counter, and 2 is maintained in the 2R jackpot counter. In this case, since none of the special conditions is satisfied, the normal big hit effect at the normal time is executed. Then, when the 12R big hit game is completed at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T6, an improved entry rate state is generated.

  Next, in the case where the entrance rate improvement state is continuously generated from the timing indicated by the symbol T6, when the 12R jackpot is won, the 12R jackpot game is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T7. When the 12R jackpot game is started, 5 is set in the 12R jackpot counter and 2 is maintained in the 2R jackpot counter. Also, the start winning counter is greater than or equal to the numerical value y. In this case, assuming that each special jackpot effect has not been executed so far, since the second special condition is satisfied, the second special jackpot effect is executed at a special time. Then, when the 12R big hit game ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T8, an improved entry rate state occurs.

  In addition, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the first special jackpot flag is referred to, and when a value indicating non-execution of the first special jackpot effect is set, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T7, The start winning counter and each jackpot counter are set to 0, and the start winning counter and each jackpot counter are initialized. As a result, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the execution of the second special jackpot effect is stored, and the first special jackpot effect can be controlled to be executable. In addition, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T8, a value indicating execution of the second special jackpot effect is set in the second special jackpot effect flag.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the first special jackpot flag is referred to and a value indicating the execution of the first special jackpot effect is set. At the timing indicated by reference numeral T7, 0 is not set in the start winning counter and each big hit counter, and the start winning counter and each big win counter are not initialized. Thus, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the execution of the second special jackpot effect is stored, and when the first special jackpot effect is executed, the first special jackpot effect can be executed specially. It is controlled so that it does not control to a different state.

  In the present embodiment, even if the third special jackpot effect is executed, a value indicating the execution of the third special jackpot effect is set in the third special jackpot effect flag, and 0 is set to the start winning counter and each jackpot counter. Then, the start winning counter and each jackpot counter are initialized. As a result, the execution of the third special jackpot effect is stored, and of course, the second special jackpot effect can be controlled to be executable. When the first special jackpot effect is executed, the start winning counter and each jackpot counter are not initialized. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to execute each special jackpot effect during the jackpot game when each special condition is satisfied.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) If another condition is satisfied on the premise that the counted number of winnings has not reached the prescribed number of winnings, the first special condition is satisfied and the first special jackpot effect is executed, while the number of winnings When the second special condition including at least that the predetermined number of prizes has been reached is established, the second special jackpot effect is executed. And control which initializes the counting result of the number of winnings is performed on condition that the 2nd special big hit production was performed. Therefore, even if the first special condition is not satisfied and the first special jackpot effect is not executed before the number of winnings reaches the prescribed number of winnings, it is at least that the number of winnings has reached the prescribed number of winnings. When the second special condition including the second special condition is established and the second special jackpot effect is executed, the number of winnings is initialized, and the control can be performed again so that the first special jackpot effect can be executed. Therefore, with the execution of the special jackpot effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.

  (2) In addition, the type of special jackpot effect that can be executed depends on the number of winnings, and the interest of the type of special jackpot effect to be executed and the number of winnings can be increased, and the operation of stopping the game ball can be performed. It is possible to suppress and provide aggressive game play, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) Since the number of winnings that are won in each of the starting pitching devices 14 and 15 for paying out the game balls is counted, it is possible to further increase the interest in the number of winnings that will be a profit for the player. Improvements can be made.

  (4) Each of the starting and starting devices 14 and 15 is changed from a state in which a state in which a game ball is easily awarded to the second starting and entering device 15 is changed to a state in which it is not applied. The number of winning game balls won is counted cumulatively. For this reason, it is possible to vary the types of special jackpot effects that can be executed depending on the number of winning game balls won in the starting pitching devices 14 and 15 from when the pitching rate improvement state is given to when it is no longer given. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest in the type of special jackpot effect to be executed and the number of winnings, and to suppress the operation of stopping the game ball to provide aggressive game play, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be planned.

  (5) Further, in detail, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the counting result of the winning number is initialized on the condition that the first special jackpot effect is not executed. Therefore, even when the first special condition is not satisfied and the first special jackpot effect is not executed until the number of winnings reaches the specified number of winnings, the second special condition is satisfied and the second special jackpot is achieved. When the effect is executed, the number of winnings is initialized, and it is possible to control again so that the first special jackpot effect can be executed. Therefore, with the execution of the special jackpot effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.

  (6) When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the first special condition is satisfied when at least a third special condition including that it is specified that the number of winnings has reached a special number of winnings that is larger than the number of predetermined winnings is established. A third special jackpot effect different from the special jackpot effect and the second special jackpot effect is executed. When the second special jackpot effect is executed, control is performed to initialize the counting result of the number of winnings on the condition that the first special jackpot effect is not executed. Therefore, when the second special jackpot effect is executed when the first special jackpot effect is not executed regardless of whether or not the third special jackpot effect is executed, the result of counting the winning numbers is initialized. As a result, the first special jackpot effect can be controlled again. Therefore, with the execution of the special jackpot effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.

  (7) When the second special jackpot effect is executed, the result of counting the number of winnings is not initialized on the condition that the first special jackpot effect is executed. For this reason, after the first special jackpot effect is executed, even if the second special jackpot effect is executed, it is not necessary to control again to a state where the first special jackpot effect can be executed. Can be reduced. In particular, when the third special condition for executing the third special jackpot effect is stipulated, the third special jackpot effect is executed by performing the same control as when winning the big jackpot. It is possible to prevent other special jackpot effects based on the number of winnings from being affected.

(8) When the second special jackpot effect is executed, the control for initializing the counting result of the winning number is performed on the condition that both the first special jackpot effect and the third special jackpot effect are not executed. Done. Therefore, when both the first special jackpot effect and the third special jackpot effect are not executed, the execution result of the first special jackpot effect is given priority by initializing the result of counting the winning numbers. It can be controlled again so that the first special jackpot effect can be executed. Therefore, with the execution of the special jackpot effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7C, 7D, and 8. FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, when the first special jackpot effect is not executed, the number of winnings and the number of each jackpot are initialized, while when the first special jackpot effect is executed, It was configured not to initialize each jackpot number. However, in the second embodiment, when the third special jackpot effect is being executed, the number of winnings and the number of each jackpot are initialized, while when the third special jackpot effect is not being executed, the prize is won. The number and the number of each big hit are not initialized.

  Specifically, when the second special jackpot effect is executed and the third special jackpot effect flag is set to a value indicating non-execution of the third special jackpot effect, the value of the first special jackpot effect flag is set. Regardless, the effect control CPU 31a does not initialize the start winning counter and each big hit counter.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined in step S205 that the second special condition is satisfied, when the second special jackpot effect is determined as the jackpot effect to be executed in step S206, the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S217, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a value indicating execution of the third special jackpot effect is set in the third special jackpot flag. That is, the effect control CPU 31a specifies whether or not the third special jackpot effect has been executed. When the determination result is negative (a value indicating execution of the third special jackpot effect is not set), the effect control CPU 31a does not execute step S208, and information indicating the determined jackpot effect is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Is set to a predetermined area (step S210), and the big hit effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (a value indicating the execution of the third special jackpot effect is set), the effect control CPU 31a initializes the start winning counter and each jackpot counter (step S208), and the determined jackpot Information indicating the effect is set in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S210), and the big hit effect determining process is terminated. As described above, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, when the third special jackpot effect is executed, regardless of whether or not the first special jackpot effect is executed, the start winning counter, each jackpot The counter is initialized. On the other hand, when the second special jackpot effect is executed and the third special jackpot effect is not executed, the start winning counter and each jackpot counter are set regardless of whether or not the first special jackpot effect is executed. Not initialized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the second special big hit effect is executed, the third special big hit flag is referred to and a value indicating execution of the third special big hit effect is set. Is set to 0 in the start winning counter and each jackpot counter at the timing indicated by reference numeral T7, and the start winning counter and each jackpot counter are initialized. Thus, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, it is possible to control the state so as to approach the execution of the first special jackpot effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the third special jackpot flag is referred to, and a value indicating execution of the third special jackpot effect is not set. In the timing indicated by reference symbol T7, the start winning counter and each big hit counter are not initialized. Thus, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, it is possible to control the state so as to approach the execution of the third special jackpot effect.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (4) in the first embodiment.
(8) In the case where the second special jackpot effect is executed, control is performed that does not initialize the result of counting the winning numbers on condition that the third special jackpot effect is not executed. Therefore, when the second special jackpot effect is executed when the third special jackpot effect is not executed regardless of whether or not the first special jackpot effect is executed, the result of counting the number of winnings is initialized. By not making it, the third special jackpot condition can be kept away from a state where the third special jackpot condition can be satisfied so that execution of the third special jackpot effect is given priority. Therefore, with the execution of the special jackpot effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the special condition can be established based on the number of winning game balls won in each of the starting pitching devices 14 and 15 in the case where the winning rate improvement state is given. Configured. However, in the third embodiment, the special condition can be established based on the number of winning game balls won in the big winning device 18 during the big hit game when the state of improving the winning rate is continued. Configure.

  As a special condition, the number of big hits that become a predetermined big hit is the specified number of times from the end of the big hit game that is awarded by winning a big hit in the non-entry rate improvement state until the end of the grant rate improved state Thus, the game can be established based on the number of winning game balls won in the big winning device 18 (the winning device) in the specified number of big hit games. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a special condition is established before the ending effect is executed with the completion of the opening control of the big winning device 18, and the special jackpot effect in the ending effect. Is controlled to be executable.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, as the first special condition, a value indicating non-execution of the first special jackpot effect is set in the first special jackpot effect flag, and as a result of winning 12R jackpot, 12R It is specified that the big hit counter is 3, the 2R big hit counter is 0, and the big prize counter is 330 or less.

  As the second special condition, a value indicating that the second special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the second special jackpot effect flag. As a result of winning the 12R jackpot, the jackpot counter (sum of each jackpot counter) is 10. Yes, it is defined that the big prize counter is 950 or more.

  As the third special condition, a value indicating that the third special big hit effect is not executed is set in the third special big hit effect flag. As a result of winning the 12R big hit, the big hit counter is 20, and the big prize counter is 2000. It is stipulated that this is the case.

  Thus, the first special condition includes at least that the big prize counter is 330 or less. Furthermore, the first special condition includes other conditions such that the number of jackpots per 12R jackpot is 3, and the number of jackpots per 2R jackpot is 0. That is, the first special condition is a condition that is satisfied when another condition is satisfied on the premise that the number of game balls won to the big winning device 18 does not reach a predetermined number of winning (for example, 331). On the other hand, the second special condition includes at least that the number of winning game balls to the big winning device 18 has reached the prescribed number of winnings, and further includes another condition. Further, the third special condition includes at least that the number of winning game balls to the big winning device 18 has reached a special prescribed winning number (for example, 951) larger than the prescribed winning number. Condition is included.

  The big win counter is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and after the big hit game given by winning the big hit in the non-pitch rate improving state is finished and the winning rate improved state is given. This is a counter for accumulating and counting the number of winning game balls won in the big winning device 18 until the end of giving the winning rate improvement state.

  When the detection signal output from the count switch SW3 is input during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs a big winning command indicating a winning of a game ball to the big winning device 18 to the effect control CPU 31a.

  When the value indicating that the number of winnings is counted is set in the counting flag, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to increase the number of winnings by 1 when a large winning command is input from the main control CPU 30a. Update the winning counter.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the big prize counter counts the number of winning game balls won in the big prize device 18 based on the end of the big prize game given by winning the big prize in the non-ballistic rate improvement state. Be started. Then, it is determined whether or not the first special condition is satisfied based on the value of the big winning counter when the third 12R big hit game is finished. Further, it is determined whether or not the second special condition is satisfied based on the value of the big winning counter when the fifth 12R jackpot game is finished, and the big when the tenth 12R jackpot game is finished is determined. Based on the value of the winning counter, it is determined whether or not the third special condition is satisfied.

  The effect control CPU 31a confirms that the winning rate improvement state has occurred after the end of the big hit game, and that a predetermined number of symbol variation games have been executed without winning the big hit, and that the winning rate improvement state has not occurred. When identifiable information is set in the auxiliary operation flag, each special big hit effect flag, big win counter, and each big win counter are initialized. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating non-execution of each special jackpot effect in each special jackpot effect flag, and also receives a big prize counter and each jackpot counter so that the number of winnings and the number of each jackpot are zero. Is initialized.

  The CPU 31a for effect control has not been executed a predetermined number of symbol variation games without winning a big hit after the big hit game is finished and the winning rate improvement state has occurred. If the information that can identify the fact is set in the sub-action flag, the big winning counter and the big hit counter are initialized on the premise that each special big hit effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a may not initialize the big prize counter and each jackpot counter based on other special jackpot effect flags.

  Here, the jackpot effect determination process for determining the type of jackpot effect will be described. This jackpot effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 31a when the jackpot game awarded by winning a predetermined jackpot is terminated.

  In steps S201, S203, and S205 shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 8, the CPU 31a for effect control is based on the type of special symbol designation command, each special jackpot effect flag, the big prize counter, and the value of each jackpot counter. It is determined whether or not a special condition is satisfied. In step S208 shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 31a initializes the big prize counter and each big hit counter.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (7) in the first embodiment.
(9) The big winning that is released during the big hit game before the second starting ball entering device 15 is changed from the state in which the state of improving the rate of entry in which the game ball is easy to win to the state where it is not given. The number of winning game balls won in the device 18 is counted cumulatively. For this reason, a special game that can be executed depending on the number of times that a big hit game is given before the winning percentage improvement state is given or the number of game balls that are awarded to the big prize winning device 18 during the big hit game. Different types of jackpot production can be made. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest in the type of special jackpot effect to be executed, the type of jackpot game, and the number of winnings, and to provide aggressive gaming by suppressing the stop operation of the game ball. Can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may control so that the winning of the game ball | bowl to each starting pitching apparatus 14 and 15 in jackpot game is not counted as a winning number, for example.

  -In 3rd Embodiment, you may count the winning number of the game ball to the big winning device 18 as a winning number for every kind of jackpot. Specifically, the number of winnings in a 12R jackpot game and the number of winnings in a 2R jackpot game may be counted separately.

  In the above-described embodiment, each special condition can be established based on the number of winning game balls to each of the starting and entering devices 14 and 15 and the big winning device 18, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Each special condition may be established based on the number of game balls entering (passing number), or a combination thereof. In addition, such a ball entry device may or may not have a prize ball due to the entry of a game ball.

  -In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, when a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed without winning a big hit, and the application of the improved entrance rate is completed, various flags and counters are initialized. Not limited to. For example, after the end of giving the entry rate improvement state, various flags and counters may be initialized before the next big hit game is finished. In other words, after the jackpot game is finished, a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed without winning a big hit, and after the grant of the entrance rate improvement state is finished, the various jackpot games to be given next are finished. It suffices if flags and counters are initialized.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a special jackpot effect that is executed but is not initialized for each jackpot number among a plurality of types of special jackpot effects may be included. Further, for example, by executing a special jackpot effect, an effect mode that corresponds to the type of the background image of the effect display device 11 and can be easily recognized by the player from the background image may be shifted.

  In the above embodiment, the start winning counter, the big winning counter, and the big win counter are initialized on the condition that each special big hit effect is executed, but this is not limitative. For example, in addition to the start winning counter, the big winning counter, and the big win counter, a display big hit counter for display on the presentation display device 11 and an effect display based on the number of game balls won in the big winning device 18 The acquired ball number counter for causing the device 11 to display the acquired ball number is configured to be assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. In this case, these display big hit count counters and acquired ball count counters are initialized when the entrance rate improvement state no longer occurs, but by displaying each special big hit effect, The counter and the acquired ball number counter may or may not be initialized.

  In the above embodiment, when any one of the special jackpot effects is executed, the number of winnings or the number of jackpots is initialized, and when any one of the special jackpot effects is executed, the number of winnings or the jackpot Although the control is performed so that the number of times is not initialized, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when all the special jackpot effects are executed, the number of winnings and the number of jackpots may be initialized. Also, the number of types of special jackpot effects is not questioned.

  In the above embodiment, when a predetermined special jackpot effect is executed, the number of wins and the number of jackpots are always initialized, but not limited to this, for example, when winning an initialization lottery that wins with a predetermined probability May be controlled so that the number of winnings and the number of big wins are initialized, and when the initial lottery is not won, the number of winnings and the number of big hits are not initialized. In addition, for example, when the first special jackpot effect and the third special jackpot effect are not executed, the number of winnings or the number of jackpots is initialized in order to prioritize the execution of the first special jackpot effect, In order to prioritize the execution of the special jackpot effect, it may be determined by initialization lottery whether the number of winnings or the number of jackpots is not initialized.

  In the above embodiment, all of the counted multiple types of big hit counts are initialized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one type of big hit count may be initialized. In addition, the number of big hits of a plurality of types is counted. Further, for example, the number of big hits may be counted for each of a plurality of types of big hits instead of every single type of big hit, or the number of big hits may be counted for each number of big hits.

  -In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, a special jackpot effect different from the normal image is executed in all of the opening effect, the round effect (including between each round), and the ending effect during the jackpot game. Not limited to this. For example, as in the third embodiment, the special jackpot effect is executed only by the ending effect, and any of these may be used. Further, for example, the special effect may be executed with a round effect of a specific number of rounds. Further, not only during the big hit game, for example, a special effect may be executed during execution of the symbol variation game or during standby, such as an icon display effect.

  -In the above embodiment, the number of winnings and the number of jackpots are initialized by setting the number of winnings and the number of jackpots to 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and execution conditions for other special jackpot effects can be established. For example, when the number of big hits is 2 or more, 1 may be set in the big hit number counter, and this value may not be an initial value. For example, when the number of winnings is 500, each winning counter may be set to 100 instead of 0, and this value may not be an initial value. That is, it is only necessary to set a value that satisfies the execution condition in another special jackpot effect to each winning counter and jackpot counter.

  -In the above embodiment, the number of wins and the number of big hits that have become a predetermined big win are counted, and initialization was performed depending on conditions, but this is not limiting, for example, the number of big wins may not be initialized The number of big hits may be accumulated and counted. Further, for example, the special condition may be established based on the number of winnings when the number of winnings is counted without counting the number of big winnings per se.

  In the above embodiment, the special jackpot effect is controlled to be executable only when the entrance rate improvement state is given, but not limited to this, for example, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given As long as the special jackpot effect may be controlled to be executable. Further, the special jackpot effect is controlled so that it can be executed only when the probability change state is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special jackpot effect is controlled so that it can be executed only when the probability change state is not given. May be. Of course, a combination of these may be used.

  -In the above embodiment, the number of winnings won in each device is counted from the time when the winning rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game until the winning rate improvement state is not given. Absent. For example, in addition to this condition, the number of wins won in each device may be counted from the winning of the big win in the non-entry rate improvement state until the winning of a predetermined number of big wins. Also, for example, regardless of whether or not a winning rate improvement state is given, the number of winnings that have been won in each device may be counted up to a predetermined number of wins. Further, for example, special conditions may be established on the basis of the number of winning game balls to each of the starting pitching devices 14 and 15 when the winning rate improvement state is given between the big hit games.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the type of jackpot may be different. In addition, for example, when winning a big hit, it is not always necessary to cause a probability change state or an improved entrance rate after the big hit game has ended. Further, for example, the upper limit number of symbol variation games may not be specified for the occurrence of a probability variation state or an improved entrance rate.

  In the above embodiment, each special condition is defined based on at least one of the number of jackpots that are advantageous to the player and the number of jackpots that are disadvantageous to the player. Each special condition may be defined so that the number of hits may conflict, or a combination of these may be used. Further, the big hit unfavorable to the player may be a time during which a specified number of game balls can be won in the big winning device 18 during a single round game, or a time during which a prize cannot be won. In addition, the degree of jackpot advantage for the player may be defined by the gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the above embodiment, for example, based on the end of the first big hit game, until the 12R big hit number is “3”, until the 12R big hit number is “5”, the 12R big hit number The period in which the number of winnings is counted in each special condition is overlapped, such as until “10” reaches “10”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, from the end of the big hit game for the 12R jackpot to the start of the big hit game for which the jackpot number for the 12R jackpot is “3”, the big hit game for which the jackpot game for which the jackpot number for the 12R jackpot is “3” is “5” For example, until the start of, the period in which the number of winnings is counted under each special condition may not be duplicated. Further, the fact that the number of winnings reaches the prescribed number of winnings is a concept including reaching the prescribed number of winnings and exceeding the prescribed number of winnings. Further, for example, it is defined that the time when the second special condition can be satisfied (for example, the 5th 12R big hit) is later than the time when the first special condition can be satisfied (for example, the third 12R big hit). For example, the first special condition and the second special condition may or may not overlap.

  In the above embodiment, the special effect is executed by displaying the image on the effect display device 11, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sound is output, the lamp is turned on, the displacement of the movable body, the vibration of the vibrating body, etc. Special effects may be executed, or a combination of these may be used.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) If the determination result by the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the effect control means has a special prescribed pitch in which the number of entered balls counted by the number of entered balls is larger than the prescribed number of entered balls. When the third special condition including at least that the number is reached is established, the effect execution means performs control to execute a third special effect different from the first special effect and the second special effect, and the initialization control When the second special effect is executed without the first special effect being executed, the means initializes the counting result obtained by the number-of-entry counting means, while the first special effect is executed after the first special effect is executed. When the second special effect is executed, control is performed so as not to initialize the counting result by the number-of-entrance counting means.

  (B) If the determination result by the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the effect control means has a special prescribed pitch in which the number of entered balls counted by the number of entered balls is larger than the prescribed number of entered balls. When the third special condition including at least that the number is reached is established, the effect execution means performs control to execute a third special effect different from the first special effect and the second special effect, and the initialization control When the second special effect is executed after the third special effect is executed, the means initializes the counting result by the number-of-entry counting means, while the third special effect is not executed. When the second special effect is executed, control is performed so as not to initialize the counting result by the number-of-entrance counting means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Production display device (production execution means), 12 ... Special symbol display device (display means), 14 ... First start ball entry device (start ball entry device, ball entry device), 15 ... First 2 starting pitching device (starting pitching device, pitching device), 18 ... grand prize winning device (ball entering device), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (big hit judging means, game state control means), 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU (production control means, number-of-entry counting means, initialization control means).

Claims (4)

A gaming machine comprising display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, wherein a bonus game that is advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game In
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
Production execution means for performing production,
Effect control means for performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute a special effect upon establishment of a special condition;
An entry device capable of entering game balls;
A number-of-entrance counting means that counts the number of game balls that entered the entrance device within a predetermined period,
Unlike the first special effect, the special effect is executed when the second special condition is satisfied, unlike the first special effect, which is executed when the first special condition is satisfied. 2nd special performance is included,
If the determination result by the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the effect control means is further conditional on the premise that the number of entered balls counted by the number of entered balls does not reach a specified number of entered balls. Is satisfied, the first special condition is satisfied, and control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute the first special effect. On the other hand, the number of balls counted by the number-of-entry counting means is a specified number of balls entered. When the second special condition including at least the fact that it has reached is established, the effect execution means performs control to execute the second special effect,
A gaming machine comprising initialization control means for performing control to initialize the counting result by the number-of-entry counting means on condition that the second special effect is executed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning device is a winning device that pays out a game ball when the game ball enters. The pitching device is a starting pitching device capable of establishing a condition for executing the symbol variation game by entering a game ball,
A game state control means for controlling a game state relating to a ball entering rate improvement state in which a game ball can easily enter the start ball entering device;
The number-of-entry counting unit is configured to enter a game ball that has entered the ball-entry device before the game state control unit changes from a state in which the entrance rate improvement state is provided to a state in which it is not provided. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the number is accumulated and counted. A starting ball entry device capable of satisfying a condition for executing the symbol variation game by entering a game ball;
A game state control means for controlling a game state relating to a ball entering rate improvement state in which a game ball can easily enter the start ball entering device;
The winning device is a winning device that can be released during the jackpot game, and that pays out the game ball when the game ball enters,
The number-of-entry counting unit is configured to enter a game ball that has entered the ball-entry device before the game state control unit changes from a state in which the entrance rate improvement state is provided to a state in which it is not provided. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the number is accumulated and counted.