JP2015173725A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing a novel game property and improving the interest in the game.SOLUTION: A main control CPU can be controlled, after an end of a jackpot game, into a first extraordinarily short state, in which a first pattern variation game is more easily executed than an ordinary state, and a second extraordinarily short state, in which a second pattern variation game is more easily executed than the ordinary state. A probability-variable state is controlled on the condition of a passage of a game ball into a probability variable trigger area in a jackpot device. The first pattern variation game and the second pattern variation game are regulated to be given a probability variable state at an identical probability.

Description

  The present invention is advantageous to the player when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game performed by varying the first symbol and the second symbol variation game performed by varying the second symbol. It relates to a gaming machine in which a big hit game is generated.

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

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

JP 2006-20960 A

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

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

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a first symbol variation game that is performed by varying the first symbol when the first execution condition is established, and a second symbol variation that is performed by varying the second symbol when the second execution condition is established. In a gaming machine comprising display means for playing a game, wherein a jackpot game advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are big hits; a first special state in which the first symbol variation game is more easily executed than a normal state; In the second special state in which the two-figure variation game is more easily executed than in the normal state, the state control means that can be controlled after the big hit game is finished, the special entrance where the game ball can enter, and the special hit game in the big hit game Special opening and closing means that operates so that the entrance can take an open state and a closed state, and special entrance means that has a probability change opportunity region through which a game ball entered from the special entrance can pass, The state control means controls the probability change state to change the winning probability of jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state on condition that the special ball entry means passes the game ball to the probability change opportunity area, The degree to which a probable change state is given after the end of the big hit game that occurs when the determination result by the big hit determination means in the one symbol variation game is affirmative, and the determination result by the big hit determination means in the second symbol variation game The gist is that it is defined so that the degree to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game that is generated in the case of affirmative is different.

  With respect to the gaming machine, special entry control means capable of controlling the special entry means in a first mode in which a game ball easily passes through the probability change opportunity area and a second mode in which a game ball does not easily pass through the probability change opportunity area. The special entry control means may control the aspect of the special entry means with different probabilities between the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game.

  For the above gaming machine, the first start passing area that can be the first execution condition of the first symbol variation game when the game ball can pass and the game ball passes, the game ball can pass and the game ball passes A second start passage area that can be a second execution condition of the second symbol variation game, and a distribution means that distributes whether the game ball passes the first start passage area or the second start passage area. In the first special state, the start ball entering means has a game ball that easily passes through the first start passage region, while in the second special state, the game ball passes through the second start passage region. It is good also as a structure provided with the starting entrance control means which controls the said distribution means of the said starting entrance means so that it may pass easily.

  When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the gaming machine includes a jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type, and the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determining means includes the first special state. Or it is good also as a structure where the upper limit frequency | count that the said 1st special state or the said 2nd special state is provided is prescribed | regulated whether the said 2nd special state is provided.

  When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is affirmative for the gaming machine, the game machine includes a jackpot type determining means for determining a type of jackpot, and the state control means has a game ball passed through the probability variation opportunity area in the jackpot game. In some cases, after the end of the big hit game, the probability variation state is given up to a predetermined number of times, and the first special state or the second special state is given up to the number of times based on the predetermined number of times the probability variation state is given. On the other hand, if the jackpot game does not pass the probability change opportunity area, the number of times based on the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determination means without giving a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. It is good also as a structure which gives the said 1st special state or the said 2nd special state by making into an upper limit.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, novel game property can be provided and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine. The perspective view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine. The rear view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot game. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize opening in a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the transition of a gaming state. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows production mode. The schematic diagram which shows the transition transition of effect mode. The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of hit game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows a special passage area and a general passage area. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot game, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the open | release aspect of each big winning device. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the transition transition of effect mode.

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

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

  In addition, a 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12a is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11, and a 7-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 12a. Each is arranged. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as the display means, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed while being varied. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In the present embodiment, each display device 12a, 12b selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big win lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is displayed by the end of the variable game. A fixed stop is displayed individually. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a jackpot and an outlier symbol (a loss display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

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

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

  In addition, when the off symbol (result of loss display) is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the off symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

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

  On the right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 14 or the first non-electric start winning opening 21 arranged on the game board 10, while the first variable game "1" is subtracted at the start of. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the first non-electric start winning opening 21 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (first upper limit number, In this embodiment, "4") is accumulated.

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second non-electric start start winning port 22 arranged on the game board 10, while “1” is subtracted by the start of the second variable game. Is done. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). ).

  Further, on the right side of the second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to memorize the number of stored general maps on a start-up holding ball for a general map in a general game. In the following, the memory number of the starting reserved ball for the general map in the normal game is referred to as the “general map reserved memory number”. The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the usual-game is started. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the operation gate 19 during the normal game, the general figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (the upper limit of the normal figure, “4” in the present embodiment). The

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

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball is arranged. A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 8) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the first start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 14 gives a start condition for the first variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1. obtain. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, the first start winning prize is obtained compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth 14. That is, the first start winning opening 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10.

  In addition, an operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. A gate switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 8) for detecting the passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The operation gate 19 can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW5. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not to open / close the open / close piece 16 (normal open / close means) of the normal electric winning award 15 as the normal electric accessory. That is, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the normal electric winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing piece 16.

  A variable winning unit KU is provided below the operation gate 19 as a starting ball entering means. In this variable winning unit KU, an ordinary electric winning opening 15 (ordinary winning means), a first non-electric starting winning opening 21 (variable starting means, first variable starting means), and a second non-electric starting winning opening 22 ( The variable starting means and the second variable starting means) are integrally disposed.

  The ordinary electric winning opening 15 has an ordinary winning opening 15a (ordinary winning opening) for game balls. The normal electric winning opening 15 is a normal electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing piece 16 that opens and closes by the operation of a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 8). The ordinary electric winning opening 15 allows a game ball to be won by opening the ordinary winning opening 15a by opening the opening / closing piece 16 which is displaceable in a predetermined direction (in this embodiment, the front-rear direction). That is, when the normal electric winning opening 15 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing piece 16, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the normal winning opening 15 a than when it is closed. Further, an ordinary electric winning opening switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 8) is disposed behind the ordinary electric winning opening 15 as normal entering detecting means for detecting a winning game ball. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 can give a predetermined condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls with the ordinary electric winning opening switch SW6. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol Y, it is a normal electric prize opening rather than when it rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the reference symbol X. Obstacles such as nails are arranged so that it is easy to win 15. That is, the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game board 10.

  Moreover, the 1st non-electric start winning opening 21 has the 1st non-electrical winning opening 21a (entrance entrance, 1st entrance entrance). The first non-electric start winning opening 21 is a non-electric accessory, and the first non-electric opening / closing blade that operates in the open state by the operation of the first operating mechanism 21c (shown in FIG. 4) in the first non-electric start winning opening 21. 21b (opening / closing means, first opening / closing means). In the present embodiment, as the non-electrical accessory, an accessory other than the electric accessory that operates by electric power is shown. The first non-electric start winning opening 21 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b to open the first non-electric winning opening 21a. That is, when the first non-electric start winning opening 21 is opened by the opening operation of the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, the game ball wins the first non-electric winning opening 21a more than when it is closed. (Entrance) becomes easy. A first non-electric start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 8) is provided behind the first non-electric start start winning port 21 as a start ball detecting means for detecting a winning game ball. The first non-electric start start winning opening 21 detects the winning game ball by the first non-electric start start switch SW2, and thereby sets the start condition (execution condition, first execution condition) of the first variable game and a predetermined number. A payout condition for a game ball as a prize ball can be given.

  Further, above the first non-electric start winning opening 21, a second non-electric start winning opening 22 (variable starting means) having a second non-electric winning opening 22a (a winning opening, a second entering opening) for a game ball. , Second variable starting means) is provided. The second non-electric start winning opening 22 is a non-electric accessory, and the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b (opening / closing means, second opening / closing means) that is opened by the operation of the second operating mechanism 22c (shown in FIG. 4). ). The second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b to open the second non-electric start winning opening 22a. That is, when the second non-electric start winning opening 22 is opened by the opening operation of the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b, the game ball wins the second non-electric winning opening 22a more than when it is closed. It becomes easy to do. A second non-electric start port switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 8) is disposed in the back of the second non-electric start start winning port 22 as a start ball detecting means for detecting a winning game ball. The second non-electric start start winning opening 22 detects a winning game ball with the second non-electric start start switch SW3, and thereby sets a predetermined number of start conditions (execution condition, second execution condition) of the second variable game. A payout condition for a game ball as a prize ball can be given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral Y, each non-electric start is performed more than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral X. Obstacle nails and the like are arranged so that the winning openings 21 and 22 can be easily won. That is, each non-electric start start winning opening 21, 22 is also provided in the second flow path Y mainly having the right side of the game board 10. In the present embodiment, the passage area where the first non-electric start port switch SW2 is disposed corresponds to the first start passage area, and the passage area where the second non-electric start port switch SW3 is disposed. This corresponds to the second start passage region.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the first passage 15 d and the second passage 15 e have two branch passages at the back (downstream side) of the ordinary electric winning opening switch SW 6 of the ordinary electric winning opening 15. Are formed in parallel. The first passage 15d is provided with a first passage switch SW7 as first operation trigger detection means (operation trigger detection means), and the game ball that has won the normal electric winning opening 15 has passed through the first passage 15d. Can be detected. On the other hand, the second passage 15e is provided with a second passage switch SW8 as second operation trigger detection means (operation trigger detection means), and a game ball that has won a prize in the normal electric winning opening 15 is in the second passage 15e. Can be detected.

  In addition, a distribution shutter 41 serving as a distribution unit for distributing the game balls won in the normal electric winning port 15 is arranged between the normal electric winning port switch SW6 and the first passage 15d and the second passage 15e. It is installed. The distribution shutter 41 is activated by the distribution solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 8) to a first position where the second passage 15e is blocked but the first passage 15d is not blocked, and the first passage 15d is blocked but the second passage 15e is blocked. It is arranged to be displaceable between the second position where it is not blocked. When the distribution shutter 41 is disposed at the first position, the distribution shutter 41 regulates the passage of the game ball to the second passage 15e and allows the game ball to pass to the first passage 15d. It guides to the 1st operation opportunity area | region 15b (operation | movement opportunity area | region). On the other hand, when the sorting shutter 41 is arranged at the second position, it restricts the passage of the game ball to the first passage 15d and allows the game ball to pass to the second passage 15e. The game ball is guided to the second operation opportunity area 15c (operation opportunity area). That is, the sorting shutter 41 determines whether the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 passes through the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c (whether it passes through the first operation trigger area 15b). Or not).

  Further, in the first passage 15d, a first operation trigger region 15b (first passage region) is formed in the back (downstream side) from the first passage switch SW7. A first non-electric start winning prize opening 21 is disposed on the front side of the first operation opportunity area 15b, and is operated in an open state as the game ball passes through the first operation opportunity area 15b.

  Specifically, a first operating mechanism 21 c is provided on the back side of the first non-electric start winning opening 21. The first operating mechanism 21c opens the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b by contacting with a game ball passing through the first operation trigger area 15b, and the first non-electric winning port 21a is opened. Is allowed to win game balls. That is, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b can be mechanically opened in accordance with the passage of the game ball on condition that the game ball has passed through the first operation trigger area 15b in the normal electric winning opening 15. To work.

  In addition, the first operating mechanism 21c comes into contact with the upper limit number (first upper limit number, two in the present embodiment) of the game balls won in the first non-electric start start winning opening 21, thereby the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b. Is closed, and the first non-electrical winning opening 21a is closed, so that winning of the game ball is prohibited. In other words, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b receives a game ball in the first non-electric start winning opening 21 with the predetermined first upper limit number as the upper limit after the game ball passes through the first operation trigger area 15b. Operates mechanically closed.

  In the second passage 15e, a second operation trigger region 15c (second passage region) is formed between the sorting shutter 41 and the second passage switch SW8. A second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is provided on the front side of the second operation opportunity area 15c, and is operated in an open state as the game ball passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c.

  Specifically, a second operating mechanism 22 c is provided on the back side of the second non-electric start winning opening 22. The second operating mechanism 22c opens the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b by contacting the game ball passing through the second operation trigger area 15c, and the second non-electric winning award port 22a is opened. Is allowed to win game balls. In other words, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b can take a mechanically open state in accordance with the passage of the game ball on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity region 15c in the normal electric winning opening 15. To work.

  In addition, the second operating mechanism 22c comes into contact with the upper limit number (second upper limit number, two in the present embodiment) of the game balls won in the second non-electric start winning opening 22, thereby the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b. Is closed, and the second non-electrical winning opening 22a is closed, so that winning of the game ball is prohibited. In other words, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b receives a game ball at the second non-electric start winning opening 22 with the predetermined second upper limit number as an upper limit after the game ball passes through the second operation trigger area 15c. Operates mechanically closed.

  As described above, the first passage 15d, the first operation trigger area 15b, the first non-electric start start winning opening 21, the first non-electric start start switch SW2, and the first passage switch SW7 are mechanisms related to the first variation game. It is provided to correspond. Further, the second passage 15e, the second operation opportunity region 15c, the second non-electric start start winning port 22, the second non-electric start port switch SW3, and the second passage switch SW8 respectively correspond as mechanisms related to the second variation game. It is provided as follows. And the passage of the game ball to each passage 15d, 15e (each operation opportunity field 15b, 15c) becomes independent detection by the mechanism of a plurality of systems, respectively.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a big prize device 18 is disposed under the first start prize opening 14. The prize winning device 18 includes a prize winning opening 18a through which a game ball can enter and a prize winning opening door 17 that opens and closes the prize winning opening 18a by operating a prize winning solenoid SOL3 (shown in FIG. 8). Is provided. A count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 8) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the large winning opening 18a as a special winning opening. The special winning device 18 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning gaming balls. The big winning device 18 is allowed to win a game ball by being opened by opening the big winning door 17 as a special opening / closing means during the big hit game in the variable game. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, it is easier to win the big prize device 18 (large prize opening 18a) than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. An obstacle nail or the like is disposed on the door.

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. 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 a predetermined number of rounds (upper limit number of rounds) as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the winning device 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and the specified number (the upper limit number of winnings) is given to the winning device 18 during one round game. The game ball is released until a game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. 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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probable change state is given (shown as “until next time”) until the next big hit game is given, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur, and the player plays the game while expecting to enter the probability variation state. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a fluctuation shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) is given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened as compared to the non-variable state where the variable state is not given. The fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the result is shortened as compared with the non-variable state. In the variable state, the winning probability per normal game of the ordinary game shifts from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close piece 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In the variable state, the variation time of the variation game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened. In this embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close piece 16 is opened in a short open mode, while when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable short state, the open / closed piece 16 is opened / closed. The piece 16 opens in a long open manner. In other words, the open / close piece 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state when the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close piece 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variable game tends to be easily executed. In the present embodiment, the long release mode includes a plurality of types of release modes, and the first long release mode in which the game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and the game ball is the second. A second long open mode that easily passes through the activation opportunity region 15c is included.

  In addition, the variable state may be given as an upper limit number of times after the end of the big hit game until the next time or until a predetermined number of variable games end depending on the type of the big hit after the big hit game ends. The opening / closing piece 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing piece 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Eight kinds of numbers from [1] to [8] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] as the jackpot symbols Is adopted. In addition, the winning probability of jackpot is defined as 165/65536 in the low probability state and 1650/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal winning probability, 16384/65536 in the low probability state and 65535/65536 in the high probability state are defined. As for the number of game balls, three for the first start winning opening 14, the first non-electric start winning opening 21, and the second non-electric start winning opening 22, Fifteen are specified. Further, as a short opening mode of the opening / closing piece 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 40 ms elapses after opening. In addition, the first long opening mode of the opening / closing piece 16 is defined as a mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 2000 ms elapses after opening. Further, as the second long opening mode of the opening / closing piece 16, a mode is mainly defined in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened three times and the open state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after the opening / closing piece 16 is opened. Further, “10 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of winnings which is a closing condition of the opening / closing piece 16. Further, in each round game, “1” is set as the number of times the grand prize winning device 18 is opened, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings. Further, the predetermined number of times that the variable state is given corresponds to seven times. Each of the display devices 12a and 12b has 101 types of special illustrations, which are classified into 100 types of big hit symbols and one type of off-line symbols.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from seven types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is given. It has become so. Which of the seven types of big hits is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. In this embodiment, the big hit symbols of 100 types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop are classified for each type of big hit. In the figure, the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is determined and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2". .

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol ZA has 22 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 60 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol ZC has 18 types of jackpot symbols. Each symbol is assigned. On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, there are 62 types of jackpot symbols for the symbol Za, eleven types of jackpot symbols for the symbol Zb, and nine types for the symbol Zc. The big hit symbol of 18 and 18 types of big hit symbols are assigned to the symbol Zd. In this way, the type of jackpot can be specified from the types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZA to ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4 times”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA and ZB is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a has a probable change state and a variable state until the next time after the jackpot game ends. It is to be granted. On the other hand, the jackpot game that is given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZC is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a is confirmed and stopped, after the jackpot game ends, Is given, and the probability variation state is not given.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “16”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Zb is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “4”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols Zc and Zd is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”. is there.

  In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols Za to Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b has a probable change state and a variable state until the next time after the jackpot game ends. It is to be granted. On the other hand, the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Zd is confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is a predetermined number of variable states after the big hit game ends. Is given, and the probability variation state is not given. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state and the variation state are determined regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZA to ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the big hit symbol classified into symbols Za to Zd is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. When displayed, it is defined as a round game in which the big winning device 18 is opened in the big hit game.

  When the jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA to ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the jackpot symbol classified as symbols Za and Zb is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. When the game is played, “25 (seconds)” is defined for each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game. In addition, “1” is set as the number of times the grand prize winning device 18 is opened in each round game, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings in one round game. Also, in each jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” as the opening time, “2 (seconds)” as the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), “15 (seconds)” as the ending time, Is set.

  On the other hand, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbols Zc, Zd is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display, “0.04 (seconds)” is defined for each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game. ing. In addition, “1” is set as the number of times the grand prize winning device 18 is opened in each round game, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings in one round game. In each jackpot game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)”, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) is “2 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “0.004 (seconds)” "Is set for each.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are different in the amount of privilege for the player with respect to the control related to the prescribed number of rounds in the big hit game, and the second variation game is different from the first variation game. Is more advantageous.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the normal hit is won after the big hit game is over, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 may be different depending on the type of the big hit. In other words, a plurality of types of opening mode determination tables for determining the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 are defined, and the opening mode determination table to be referred to differs depending on the type of winning jackpot.

  Specifically, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA and ZC is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a in a fixed stop state, or a jackpot symbol classified as symbols Za to Zd is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. When the fixed stop display is displayed, the release mode determination table TA is referred to after the end of the big hit game. In the opening state determination table TA, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened and closed in the second long opening state so that the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 can easily pass through the second operation opportunity region 15c in the variable state. It is a table.

  Further, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZB is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, the release mode determination table TB is referred to after the big hit game ends. In the opening state determination table TB, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened and closed in the first long opening state so that the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 can easily pass through the first operation trigger area 15b in the variable state. It is a table.

In the non-variable state, an open mode determination table TC (see FIG. 6) in which the open / close piece 16 is controlled to open and close in the short open mode in the non-variable state after the end of the big hit game is referred to.
As described above, even in the same gaming state to which the probability variation state and the variation state are given, since the release mode determination table to be referred to is different, the first variation game is easily executed or the second variation game is performed. It is easy or different and can provide a novel gameplay. In the present embodiment, the release mode determination table TB is referred to, and the release mode determination table TA is referred to with the variable state in which the first variable game is likely to be executed as the first variable state (first special state). There are cases where the variable state where the second variable game is likely to be executed is indicated as a second variable state (second special state).

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the control of the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 will be described below.
The opening / closing piece 16 performs an operation capable of taking an open state and a closed state in an open mode (open pattern) according to the game state and the open mode determination table to be referred to. Specifically, in the non-variable state, the open / close state determination table TC for the non-variable state is referred to, and the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the short-open manner open pattern P1. Further, in the first variable state in which the release mode determination table TB is referred to, the open / close piece 16 operates in the first long open mode release pattern P2, and the open mode determination table TA is referred to in the second variable state. In, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 in the second long opening mode.

  On the other hand, as the operation mode of the distribution shutter 41, the first position and the second position are set in one type of operation mode (operation pattern) in the same manner regardless of the gaming state or the open mode determination table to be referred to. Operate to get. That is, in the normal hit game, the sorting shutter 41 operates according to one type of operation pattern (sorting pattern) regardless of the gaming state at that time. In the present embodiment, the opening patterns of the plurality of types of opening / closing pieces 16 and the operation mode of one type of sorting shutter are controlled with the same time as the upper limit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of game balls wins the normal electric winning opening 15, the opening / closing control is ended even during the opening / closing control.

  Specifically, the sorting shutter 41 operates from the first position to the second position at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the normal hit game starts regardless of the gaming state or the open mode determination table referred to. Then, the sorting shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1 when the time Ta has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T0, and changes to the reference symbol T3 after the time Tb has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1. It moves from the first position to the second position at the timing shown. Subsequently, the distribution shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9 when the time Tc has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3, and the normal hit game ends from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9. The first position is maintained until the timing indicated by reference numeral T10.

  On the other hand, in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P1 in the short opening mode. In this case, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1 when the time Ta has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T0, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 at which the normal hit game ends from the timing indicated by reference numeral T1. The closed state is maintained until.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in a short opening manner as described above, a game ball can be won in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T1, but otherwise, the electric electric prize is awarded. A game ball does not win in the mouth 15. In this embodiment, since 40 ms is defined as the time Ta, there is a possibility that the game ball does not pass through any of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c without winning the game ball in the normal electric winning opening 15. Is expensive.

  In the first variable state, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P2 in the first long opening mode. In this case, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T2 when the time Td has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T0, and the closed state is maintained from the timing indicated by reference symbol T2 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T10. The

  Thus, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the first long open mode, the game ball can be won in the normal electric winning opening 15 from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T2, but otherwise, A game ball does not win the normal electric winning opening 15. In addition, since 2000 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Td in this embodiment, a game ball can win a normal electric winning opening 15. Further, during the period (first period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T0 when the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state to the timing indicated by reference numeral T2, the distribution shutter 41 is disposed at the first position, so that the normal electric prize is won. There is a high possibility that the game ball won in the mouth 15 will pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b.

  Further, 1000 ms is defined as the time Te from when the opening / closing piece 16 is closed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T2 until the sorting shutter 41 is moved to the second position at the timing indicated by reference symbol T3. As described above, the opening / closing piece 16 of the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is closed for a predetermined time Te before the timing indicated by the symbol T3 at which the distribution switching by the distribution shutter 41 is performed. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15 just before the timing shown in T2, there is sufficient time for the game ball to pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b. The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the electric winning opening 15 is suppressed from passing through the second activation opportunity area 15c. Similarly, in the other opening patterns P1 and P3, the opening / closing piece 16 is in a closed state from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T2 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T3 so that the game ball is not won at the normal electric winning opening 15. Yes.

  In addition, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 of the second long opening mode in the second variable state. In this case, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 when the time Ta has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0. Subsequently, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at a timing indicated by a symbol T3 when the time Tb has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T1, and a timing indicated by a symbol T4 when the time Tf has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T3. It operates from the open state to the closed state. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at a timing indicated by a symbol T5 when the time Tg has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T4, and at a timing indicated by a symbol T6 when the time Tf has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T5. Operates from an open state to a closed state. Subsequently, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at a timing indicated by a symbol T7 when the time Tg has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T6, and a timing indicated by a symbol T8 when the time Tf has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T7. Then, the closed state is maintained from the open state to the closed state until the timing indicated by reference numeral T10.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the second long open mode as described above, the game ball can be won in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 mainly at the timing indicated by the symbol T3 to the timing indicated by the symbol T8. The game ball does not win the normal electric winning opening 15. In addition, since 1800 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Tf in this embodiment, a game ball can win a normal electric winning opening 15. Further, during the period (second period) from the timing indicated by reference symbol T3 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T8 in which the opening / closing piece 16 may be in the open state, the sorting shutter 41 is in the second position. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 will pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c.

  In this way, when the normal winning is won and the normal winning game is started, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state in the first period in the first variable state, so that the game ball is in the first operation opportunity. The game ball is guided to the area 15b, and a game ball can be won in the first non-electric start winning opening 21, and in this case, the first variation game is executed. On the other hand, in the second variable state, the open / close piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state in the second period, whereby the game ball is guided to the second operation opportunity region 15c and to the second non-electric start winning award port 22. The game ball can be won, and in this case, the second variation game is executed.

  Further, 1500 ms is defined as a time Te from when the opening / closing piece 16 is closed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T8 until the sorting shutter 41 is moved to the second position at the timing indicated by reference numeral T9. As described above, the opening / closing piece 16 of the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is closed for a predetermined time Te before the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9 at which the distribution switching by the distribution shutter 41 is performed. For this reason, even if a game ball wins the normal electric winning opening 15 immediately before the timing shown in T8, there is sufficient time until the game ball passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c. The game ball remaining for a predetermined time in the electric winning award port 15 is prevented from passing through the first operation trigger area 15b.

  Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described below with reference to FIG. The gaming state can be roughly classified into a non-variable state, a first variable state, and a second variable state. In the non-changing state, it is difficult for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than in the changing state. For this reason, a game is performed in which a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 14 and so-called left-handed so as to win a big hit in the first variation game. In this case, the first variation game is easy to be executed, and the prescribed round number is “4 times” even if it is a big hit game. In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state is given, the variation state is given until the next time, and therefore the non-probability variation state is determined in the non-variation state.

  Further, in the first variable speed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than in the non-changeable state. For this reason, the game ball is passed through the operating gate 19, the opening / closing piece 16 is operated in the open state, and the game ball is won in the normal electric winning opening 15. Then, the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 is operated to open by passing the game ball through the first operation opportunity area 15b, and the first non-electric start start winning opening 21 is made to win the game ball, and the first variation In the game, a game is performed in which a so-called right hit is made so as to win a big hit. In this case, the first variation game is easy to be executed, and the prescribed round number is “4 times” even if it is a big hit game. In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state is not provided, the second variation state is imparted. Therefore, it is determined that the probability variation state is imparted in the first variation state.

  Further, in the second variable speed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the game ball is passed through the operating gate 19, the opening / closing piece 16 is operated in the open state, and the game ball is won in the normal electric winning opening 15. Then, the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is operated to open by passing the game ball through the second operation opportunity area 15c, and the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is made to win the game ball, thereby causing the second variation. In the game, a game is performed in which a so-called right hit is made so as to win a big hit. In this case, the second variation game is easy to be executed, and when the game is a big hit game, the prescribed round numbers are “2 times”, “4 times”, and “16 times”. In the present embodiment, the second variable state can be given regardless of whether or not the probability variable state is given. Therefore, the probability variable state may be given in the second variable state. .

  In this way, even when the variable state is in the variable state and the non-variable state, and even when the variable state is given in the same manner, the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 is the first operation opportunity. Different games can be provided depending on whether the first variable state is easy to pass through the region 15b or the second variable state is easy to pass through the second operation trigger region 15c. The gaming state in this embodiment includes a non-variable state, a first variable state and a certain variable state, a second variable state and a non-probable state, and a combination of a variable state and a certain variable state. It is classified into four types of two-variable short state and probability-variant state.

  Also, in the non-variable state and the first variable state, the first variable game is likely to be executed. Therefore, when winning a big hit, the first variable game is likely to be the second variable state with a probability of 40% and the first variable with a probability of 60%. Transition to short state. Further, when shifting to the first variable state, the variable state and the probable state are given until the next time. On the other hand, in the second variable state, the second variable game is likely to be executed. Therefore, if the big hit is won, the second variable state is maintained with a probability of 100%. In addition, when the second variable state is maintained, there are a case where the variable state and the probability variable state are given until the next time, and a case where the predetermined number of variable states are given and the probability variable state is not given. .

  Thus, the non-variable state and the first variable state are defined to shift to the first variable state with a high probability while the second variable state is shifted to the second variable state with a high probability. ing. That is, in the second variable state, it becomes easier to maintain the second variable state (so-called “renja”) than to shift from the non-variable state and the first variable state to the second variable state. There is a high possibility that it will be obtained continuously. Further, in the second variable state, when the game is shifted to the non-variable state after the predetermined number of variable games has been completed, the probability variable state is not given and the game state is maintained. Confirms that the probability variation state is given.

  In this way, after winning the jackpot in the non-changed state and shifting to the first changed state and suppressing the decrease in the game ball, the winner is won while the first changed state is being granted. Shifting to the second variable state becomes a realistic game flow in which a large number of balls can be obtained. Of course, the non-variable state may directly shift to the second variable state, but in the second variable state, the predetermined number of symbol variation games have ended without winning a big hit. There is a case where the state changes from the variable state to the non-variable state.

  Further, in the second variation game, it is defined that the second variation state is more easily given after the big hit game is finished, as compared with the first variation game. In particular, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the probability variation state and the variation state are provided after the end of the big hit game with the same probability, but in the second variation game, the first variation game As compared with the game, it is defined that the second variable state and the probable state are more easily given after the big hit game is over. As described above, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the second variation game is more advantageous than the first variation game with respect to the gaming state after the end of the big hit game.

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

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected such that various switches SW1 to SW8 can detect and output detection signals of the game balls. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, The electric accessory solenoid SOL1, the sorting solenoid SOL2, and the special prize opening solenoid SOL3 are connected.

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

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a reach state is to be formed when determining a loss, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for reach determination.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and includes the variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game. Can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a jackpot variation variation pattern, a deviation reach variation variation pattern, and a variation variation variation pattern. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that a big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed. The variation pattern is defined so that the variation pattern in the first variation game and the variation pattern in the second variation game can be specified.

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

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below is a big hit determining means, a big hit type determining means, a state control means, a normal hit determining means, a starting ball control means, a special ball control means. Function as.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first start winning port 14 or the first non-electric start based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the first non-electric start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the winning opening 21. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the above determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a enters the second non-electric start winning prize port 22 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second non-electric start port switch SW3. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

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

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

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

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

  In the first big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number value associated with the first reserved memory number with the jackpot determination value based on the probability variation flag, and determines whether or not both values match. do. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability of the big hit of the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) in the low probability state in the non-probability variable state and in the high probability state in the probability change state. Judgment will be made. This probability variation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state.

  When the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a variable game that is a big hit in the main control RAM 30c, and executes the first variable game for executing the big game that is a big hit. The big hit hour fluctuation process is executed. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns based on the probability change flag and the operation flag. This operation flag is a flag indicating whether the state is the first variable state, the second variable state, or the non-variable state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

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

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit in the main control RAM 30c, and executes a second game for executing the variable game that is a big hit. The big hit hour fluctuation process is executed. In the second big hit time fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, and the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns based on the probability change flag and the operation flag, as in the first big hit fluctuation process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

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

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the production control of the production control board 31 A predetermined control command is output to the CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game. Note that, when the big win is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when the big winning device 18 is opened, and outputs a closing signal when the big winning device 18 is closed.

The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the probability changing state and the variable state by controlling the probability changing flag, the operating flag, or the number of operations.
Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag when the probability variation state is imparted after the big hit game ends, and clears the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted.

  Whether the main control CPU 30a gives the first variable state, the second variable state, or does not give the variable state based on the type of the winning jackpot after the big hit game ends. To decide. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the first variable state is applied to the operation flag when the first variable state is applied, and when the second variable state is applied. Then, a value indicating that the second variable state is given is set in the operation flag. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag when not giving the variable state after the end of the big hit game. By controlling in this way, the main control CPU 30a switches between controlling in the first variable state, controlling in the second variable state, and controlling in the non-variable state. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The variable designation command is a command indicating whether the first variable state is assigned, the second variable state is assigned, or the variable state is not assigned.

  In addition, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (7 times in the present embodiment) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a uses the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times to determine the predetermined number of times in the main control RAM 30c. To the storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of times of operation for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag and sends a variable end command to the effect control board. To 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. Further, when the variable state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a sets data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). First, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the general-purpose reserved memory number when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” when the normal chart is not in a variable display or normal hit game. Then, the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved general-purpose memories is acquired. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal game is a normal hit due to the establishment of the normal start condition such that the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the normal map storage number is less than “4”. It will be determined. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal winning probability of the ordinary game in the low probability state in the non-variable state and the normal probability in the high probability state in the variable state based on the operation flag. Judgment will be made. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In particular, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P2 (see FIG. 6) when it is in the first variable state when the normal game is started. . On the other hand, when the normal game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P3 (see FIG. 6). Control. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P1 (see FIG. 6) when the normal game is not changed.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the sorting solenoid SOL2 to operate the sorting shutter 41 in the same operation mode after the usual game is over, regardless of the gaming state when the usual game is started.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a includes the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 depending on the game state (the first variable state and the second variable state) when the normal game that is a normal hit starts. The normal electric winning opening 15 is controlled to be switchable between a first state in which a game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and a second state in which a game ball easily passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c. In the present embodiment, the state in which the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to open / close based on the opening pattern P2 in the first variable state is the first state, and the opening / closing piece 16 is based on the open pattern P3 in the second variable state. The state in which the opening / closing is controlled corresponds to the second state.

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

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

  Specifically, when the change control designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop design designated by the special figure designation command. The decoration drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 is determined. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative drawing in a variable manner with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the variation game. Subsequently, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the determined decoration drawing in a fixed stop manner.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the production mode can be shifted with the main condition being after the end of each jackpot game. The effect mode indicates a probability variation expectation level (possibility that a certain probability variation state has been imparted) suggesting that a certain probability variation state has been imparted. This probability variation expectation indicates the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of the probability variation state to the overall appearance rate obtained by adding the appearance rate in the probability variation state and the appearance rate in the non-probability variation state. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 11 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player based on the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games. As described above, the effect mode can be specified by displaying the background image, and indicates the expected degree of the privilege for the player by indicating the certainty expectation degree. Thus, in the present embodiment, the display effect of the background image corresponding to the effect mode corresponds to the suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the probability variation state is given.

Here, such an effect mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability of expected change. The plurality of effect modes are roughly classified into four types: a normal effect mode, a probability variation / secret effect mode, a first probability change / definition effect mode, and a second probability / change confirmation effect mode. Furthermore, one production mode MA is used for the normal production mode, one production mode MB is used for the first certain change confirmation production mode, and one production mode MC is used for the second probability change production mode. Each mode includes one rendering mode MD.

  The production mode MA is the production mode when the variable speed state is not given, the production mode MB is the production mode when the first variable state is given, and the production modes MC and MD are the first This is an effect mode when the two-variable state is given.

  The effect mode MA is an effect mode in which it is possible to stay only when the probability variation state is not given, and it is determined that the probability variation state is not given. The production modes MB and MD are production modes in which it is possible to stay only when the probability variation state is given and it is confirmed that the probability variation state is given. The effect mode MC is an effect mode in which it is possible to stay in the case where the probability variation state is given and the case where the probability variation state is not given, and the probability variation state may be given. In the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the probability change state is not given when the effect mode MC shifts from the effect modes MA and MB, but when the effect mode MC shifts from the effect mode MD, It is a mode in which it is difficult to specify whether or not a state is given.

  In the present embodiment, in the production mode MB, the first variable state is continued until the next time, and in the production mode MD, the second variable state is continued until the next time. It is possible to stay up to the upper limit of the execution of the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game).

  In addition, in the effect mode MC, in principle, a background image in a mode corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed regardless of whether or not it is in the probability change state, and whether or not it is in the probability change state from the background image. It is difficult to recognize by the player. In this way, the background image in the effect mode MC corresponds to a specific effect that can be specified by the player as the same effect mode in the case of the probability variation state and the case of the non-probability variation state, and whether or not it is in the probability variation state. Regardless of the execution, it is difficult to specify whether or not the state is in a probable change state. Further, in each of the effect modes MA to MD, in principle, the background image is at least different and can be specified by the player as being in a different effect mode.

  Moreover, these several production modes MA-MD have the function which shows the probability change expectation which suggests the possibility that the probability change state is provided. Specifically, the production modes MB and MD have a higher probability of expected change than the performance mode MC, and the performance mode MC has a higher probability of expected change than the performance mode MA. As described above, the production mode includes a plurality of types of production modes MA to MD having different probability of expected change.

  Next, transition transitions of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described below with reference to FIG. Moreover, in FIG. 10, in order to classify some production modes, it has shown using the broken line.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the variable state is not given, the user stays in the production mode MA. On the other hand, when the first variable state is given, the effect mode MB stays in one of the effect modes MC and MD when the second variable state is given. And when various big hits are won, after the game ends, the production mode is shifted along with the start of the first variable game.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and when a jackpot symbol classified as symbols Za and Zb is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b Even if the user stays in any of the production modes, the mode is changed to the production mode MD.

  When the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, it shifts to the effect mode MB regardless of which one of the effect modes is staying.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and when a jackpot symbol classified as symbols Zc and Zd is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b Even if the user stays in any of the production modes, the mode is changed to the production mode MC.

  In the effect mode MC, after the end of the big hit game, when the second variable state continues in the eighth variable game, the mode is changed to the effect mode MD at the start of the variable game. On the other hand, in the effect mode MC, after the end of the big hit game, in the case where the second variable state ends due to the end of the seven variable games, the transition to the effect mode MA occurs at the start of the variable game. It is like that. As described above, in the production mode MC, it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given. However, after the seven variation games are completed, the probability variation state is confirmed by the transition to the production mode MD. Therefore, the non-probability change state is determined by the transition to the production mode MA.

  Here, the big hit control process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described below. This big hit time control process is a process for controlling the effect mode after the big hit game ends at the start of the big hit game. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a big hit control process in response to an input of an opening command from the main control CPU 30a. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as effect control means and effect mode control means.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot based on the special figure designation command in the winning variation game. Based on the specific result, the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode to be shifted to after the end of the big hit game in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the number of variable games to stay in the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game in the stay counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This stay counter is a counter for counting the number of times of the variable game executed after the end of the big hit game.

  Specifically, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, when winning a jackpot (symbols ZC, Zc, Zd) that shifts to the production mode MC, the production control CPU 31a produces data indicating the production mode MC. The mode flag is set and “7” is set in the stay counter.

By controlling in this way, the production control CPU 31a designates the production mode to be shifted to after the end of the big hit game and designates the number of stays.
Thereafter, in a process different from the big hit control process, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the effect control RAM 31c at the start of the variable game immediately after the end of the big hit game, specifies the effect mode, The effect display device 11 is controlled to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode.

  Next, the changing game start effect mode control process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described below. The change mode start effect mode control process is a process for performing a change control of the effect mode at the start of the change game. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a change mode start effect mode control process in response to an input of a change pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the value. Then, the effect control CPU 31a reads out the value from the stay counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and after the big hit game is finished, whether or not the game is a changing game in which the present stay mode is shifted to another effect mode. Determine whether.

  Specifically, when the effect control CPU 31a stays in the effect mode MC, it determines whether or not it is the eighth variable game after the end of the big hit game. When it is determined that the game is the eighth variation game after the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the number of times of operation, and changes depending on whether or not the value of the number of times of operation is “0”. It is determined whether or not it is in a short state. And when it determines with being in a variable state, CPU31a for presentation control sets the data which show presentation mode MD to a presentation mode flag. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not in the variable speed state (not in the variable speed state), the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag.

  When the process of setting the data in the effect mode flag ends, the effect control CPU 31a decrements the stay counter by “1” for each variable game. The stay counter is decremented by “1” until it becomes “0”. By executing such processing, the CPU 31a for effect control counts the number of times that the variable game is executed after shifting to the effect mode, and specifies whether or not it is a variable game that shifts to another effect mode. It becomes possible.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the effect control RAM 31c, specifies the effect mode, and controls the effect display device 11 to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode. To do.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The big hit game in the first variable state in which the first variable game is easier to be executed than in the non-variable state (normal state), and in the second variable state in which the second variable game is more easily executed than in the non-variable state. Can be controlled after the end of. Then, the first variable game and the second variable game are controlled to the second variable state with different probabilities. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the variable state where each variable game is easy to be executed, and also to provide diversity to the probability that the second variable state is controlled in each variable game, Innovative gameplay can be provided, and interest in games can be improved.

  (2) Further, the degree of advantage regarding the big hit is different between the first variation game and the second variation game. For this reason, it is possible to provide a variety of variable states in which a variable game is easy to be executed, to make it possible to vary the amount of bonus for each big game, and to provide novel gameplay, It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (3) In the first variation game and the second variation game, the probability variation state is given with the same probability regardless of each variation state, but the probability variation state and the second variation state are different in probability. Is granted. For this reason, by making the probability that the probability variation state itself is given the same, while balancing each variation game, the probability that the second variation state and the probability variation state are imparted is made different, so that the variety of each variation game is varied. It is possible to provide the game, provide novel gameplay, and improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In each variable state, the state is controlled to at least one of a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state. For this reason, in addition to the types of variable states in which each variable game is likely to be executed, at least whether or not a certain variable state is given is controlled, and it is possible to provide innovative gameplay and improve the interest in games. You can plan.

  (5) In the first variable state and the second variable state, the control of the effect mode that suggests whether or not the certain change state is given is executed as the suggestion effect. For this reason, it becomes possible to predict whether or not a certain change state is given according to the effect mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In particular, in the second variable state, it is possible to control both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, and the same effect mode can be specified when the probability variation state is given and when it is not given. A specific performance is executed. For this reason, it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given from the specific effect, and the expectation for whether or not the probability variation state is given can be continued, and the interest for the game can be improved. it can.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second 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, a gaming machine (so-called “first-type pachinko gaming machine”) to which a jackpot game is awarded only when winning a jackpot lottery in each variable game is employed. However, in the second embodiment, a big hit game is awarded in the same way in the first variable game, but a game machine (so-called so-called “big hit game” can be given by passing through a special passing area in the second variable game. , “1 type 2 type mixing machine”).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a first big prize device 18 corresponding to the big prize device 18 in the first embodiment is disposed below the first start prize opening 14. The first grand prize winning device 18 opens and closes the first grand prize winning opening 18a by operating the first grand prize winning port 18a through which a game ball can enter and the first grand prize winning solenoid SOL3 (shown in FIG. 13). A first grand prize opening door 17 is provided. A first count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 13) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first major winning opening 18a. The first big winning device 18 is allowed to win a game ball by being opened by opening the first big winning door 17 during the big hit game in the first variation game.

  Also, on the right side of the effect display device 11, a second large winning device 24 having a special winning opening 24a (special winning opening) through which a game ball can be won is arranged, and a second large winning port solenoid SOL4 ( The second big prize mouth blade 23 is opened and closed by the operation of (shown in FIG. 13). A second count switch SW9 (shown in FIG. 13) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the special winning opening 24a. The second large winning device 24 as a special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b include a small hit symbol that can recognize a small hit, in addition to the big hit symbol and the off symbol. It is. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a small hit game. In the present embodiment, as the small hit game, the first big winning device 18 is controlled to be open when the small hit lottery is won in the first variable game, and the second is when the small hit lottery is won in the second variable game. The big winning device 24 is controlled to be in an open state. In addition, after winning the lottery lottery, the lottery for determining the type of small hit symbol (type of small hit) is performed separately from the lottery lottery, and the second big prize corresponding to the type of small bonus symbol The opening mode of the device 24 will be determined.

  A special passage area (not shown) and a plurality of general passage areas (not shown) (four in this embodiment) are formed in parallel in the back of the second grand prize winning device 24 as branch flow paths. Each passing area is formed so that a game ball won in the second large winning device 24 can pass therethrough. Further, a special passage switch SW10 (shown in FIG. 13) that detects a game ball that has passed in the special passage area, and a special discharge switch SW11 (shown in FIG. 13) that detects a game ball that has passed in the general passage area. Are respectively disposed. When the small win lottery in the second variable game is won, a small hit game is given in which the second big winning device 24 is opened, and the game ball won in the second big winning device 24 passes through the special passing area. Then, a big hit game is awarded after the small hit game ends.

  That is, in the second variation game, when the small winning lottery is won, the accessory lottery game (where the game balls won in the second big winning device 24 pass through the special passing area) is performed. Hereinafter, this will be referred to as an “act game”. Then, when the winning combination lottery is won, a big hit game is awarded to the player after the second big winning device 24 is closed. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the second big winning device 24 is in a bonus game from when it is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once) until it is closed. In the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball won in the second grand prize winning device 24 will pass through the special passing area is about 1/5.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is defined as about 1/300. Further, in the present embodiment, a small win lottery is performed separately from the big hit lottery, and the winning probability of the small win lottery is about 1/420 in the first variation game and about 1/5 in the second variation game. Respectively.

Next, a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, the jackpot game in the first variation game is defined in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Further, the small hit game in the first variation game is awarded when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol ZD is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. In this small hit game, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the maximum time for the second grand prize winning device 24 to be in the open state, “2 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “2 (seconds)” as the interval time. It is prescribed. Also, when winning a small win, unlike the case of winning a big win, the previous gaming state is continued.

  On the other hand, as the jackpot game in the second variation game, one kind of symbol Ze is defined, and the jackpot symbol classified into the symbol Ze is the second special symbol display device, like the symbol Za in the first embodiment. It is given when the fixed stop is displayed at 12b. Also, as a small hit game in the second variable game, as in the first embodiment, a small hit symbol classified into symbols Za to Zd is given when the second special symbol display device 12b is confirmed and stopped. In addition, when the game ball passes through the special passing area, it is defined that a big hit game similar to the symbols Za to Zd in the first embodiment is given.

  Specifically, when the small win lottery is won in the second variation game, the second big prize mouth blade 23 of the second big prize winning device 24 is opened for a specified opening time (in this embodiment, 0.26 seconds). Controlled by the state. Then, when the game ball won from the special winning opening 24a passes through the special passing area, the second big winning device 24 is set so as to correspond to the small hit symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. The big hit game that is released will be awarded. In the present embodiment, the small hit game corresponds to the first round, and the second round and thereafter are controlled in the same manner as the big hit game of the first embodiment. For this reason, in the first embodiment, round control is performed with 2, 4 and 16 rounds as the upper limit, but in this embodiment, rounds with 2, 4 and 16 rounds as the upper limit except for small hit games. Control is performed. In other words, round control is performed with the upper limit of 2, 4, 16 rounds including small hit games.

  Note that the game state in this embodiment does not define the concept of probability variation state, but defines three types of non-variable state, first variable state, and second variable state. In other words, three types of gaming states are defined: a non-variable state and a non-probable state, a first variable state and a non-probable state, a second short state and a non-probable state.

  In addition, when a small hit game is awarded in the second variable game and a big hit game is awarded thereafter, control of the variable state is performed as in the first embodiment. On the other hand, when the small hit game is awarded in the second variation game, but the big hit game is not given after that, the game state before the small hit game is given is continued.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol ZD is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop display, regardless of the effect mode in which the user stays, The same production mode is continued. When the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Ze is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, the effect mode MD is controlled after the big hit game is ended, regardless of the effect mode in which the player is staying. In addition, when each of the small hit symbols Za to Zd is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, when the game ball passes through the special passing area, the big hit game is ended as in the first embodiment. The effect mode is controlled later. On the other hand, when the small hit symbols Za to Zd are fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area, regardless of the effect mode in which the player is staying. The same production mode is continued after the end of the small hit game.
[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 third embodiment, the probability variation state and the variation state are given up to a predetermined number of times, and the probability variation state and the variation state are not given until the next time (so-called “ST machine”). There is a gaming machine provided with a probability change opportunity region that gives a probability change state to the back of the big winning device.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, a first big prize device 18 is disposed below the first start prize opening 14 as in the second embodiment.
In addition, a second grand prize winning device 26 having a second grand prize winning opening 26a (special prize winning entrance) through which a game ball can be awarded is disposed at the upper right of the first grand prize winning device 18. A second grand prize opening door 25 that opens and closes by the operation of the opening solenoid SOL4 (shown in FIG. 17) is provided. A second count switch SW9 (shown in FIG. 17) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the second major winning opening 26a. The second large winning device 26 as the special winning means can give a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls.

  In the present embodiment, the big win game in each variable game is switched for each round whether the first big prize device 18 is controlled to be in the open state or the second big prize device 26 is controlled to be in the open state. .

  As shown in FIG. 15, a special passage region 28a as a probability change opportunity region and a general passage region 28b are formed in parallel as branch flow paths in the back of the second grand prize winning device 26 via a passage 27. Yes. Each passing area 28a, 28b is formed so that a game ball won in the second big winning device 26 can pass therethrough. The special passing area 28a is provided with a special passing switch SW12 for detecting a passed game ball, and the general passing area 28b is provided with a special discharging switch SW13 for detecting a passed game ball. Further, a special distribution shutter 29 as a special distribution means is disposed between the passage 27 and each of the passage areas 28a and 28b, and the game balls won in the second big prize winning device 26 are passed. The passage areas 28a and 28b are sorted by the operation of the special sorting solenoid SOL5 (shown in FIG. 17).

  If the game ball passes through the special passing area 28a in the big hit game, the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends, and if the game ball does not pass the special pass area 28a, the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends. Not.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from four types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit Is to be granted.

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, there are 13 types of jackpot symbols for symbol ZA, 37 jackpot symbols for symbol ZB, and 50 jackpot symbols for symbol ZC. , Each is assigned. On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, 100 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol Za. In this way, the type of jackpot can be specified from the types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZA to ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4 times”. In addition, in the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbols ZA and ZB is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the big winning devices 18 and 26 are controlled to be released in the first mode. The On the other hand, in the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the big winning devices 18, 26 are controlled to be released in the second mode. The

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “16”.

  In addition, in the big hit game which is given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, the big winning devices 18, 26 are controlled to be released in the first mode.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA to ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a and when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b As a maximum time for each round game, “25 (seconds)” is defined for each jackpot game. In addition, “1” is set as the number of times the grand prize winning device 18 is opened in each round game, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings in one round game. Also, in each jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” as the opening time, “2 (seconds)” as the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), “15 (seconds)” as the ending time, Is set.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), each open mode is controlled so that the first grand prize winning device 18 is in the open state in the first to third rounds, and the second grand prize in the fourth round. The device 26 is controlled to be in an open state. In the big hit game with the upper limit of 16 rounds, the first big winning device 18 is controlled to be in the open state also in the 5th to 16th rounds.

  And as a 1st aspect, in the 4th round, it controls by the long open aspect which the special distribution shutter 29 opens for a long time, and guides the game ball which won the 2nd big winning device 26 to the special passage area 28a. On the other hand, as the second mode, in the fourth round, the special distribution shutter 29 is controlled in a short opening mode in which the shutter is opened for a short time, and the game ball won in the second big winning device 26 is guided to the general passing area 28b. To do. That is, it can be said that the first mode is a mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special passing area 28a than the second mode.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), when the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZA and ZB is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the big hit symbol classified into symbol Za is the first. In the big hit game given when the fixed stop display is displayed on the 2 special symbol display device 12b, the game ball won in the second big winning device 26 passes through the special passing area 28a. When the game ball passes through the special passing area 28a during the big hit game, a predetermined number of times (150 times in the present embodiment) a probability variation state and a variation state are provided.

  On the other hand, in the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZC is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a to be confirmed and stopped, the game ball won in the second big winning device 26 is the general passing area 28b. Pass through. If the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 28a during the big hit game, the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game ends, and a predetermined number of times corresponding to the type of the big hit (in this embodiment, (100 times) variable state is given.

  In the present embodiment, even when the special sorting shutter 29 is controlled in the long open mode, the gaming ball may not pass through the special passing area 28a during the big hit game because the gaming ball is not fired. is there. Also in this case, the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game is finished, and the shortage state is given a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) corresponding to the type of the big hit. In the present embodiment, the opening mode of these special distribution shutters 29 is determined regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZA and ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, or the big hit symbol classified into symbol Za is the second special symbol display device 12b. When the final stop display is displayed, the release mode determination table TA is referred to after the jackpot game is over. In the opening state determination table TA, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened and closed in the second long opening state so that the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 can easily pass through the second operation opportunity region 15c in the variable state. It is a table. As a result, the second variable state is controlled.

  Further, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZB is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, the release mode determination table TB is referred to after the big hit game ends. In the opening state determination table TB, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened and closed in the first long opening state so that the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 can easily pass through the first operation trigger area 15b in the variable state. It is a table. Thus, the first variable state is controlled.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the first bonus game and the second bonus game are different in the bonus amount for the player with respect to the control regarding the specified number of rounds in the big hit game and the gaming state after the big hit game ends. The second variation game is more advantageous than the variation game. In particular, the degree to which the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game is defined more advantageously when the big win lottery is won in the second variable game than when the big win lottery is won in the first variable game. .

  Next, transition transition of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described below with reference to FIG. Moreover, in FIG. 18, in order to classify | categorize several production modes, it has shown using the broken line.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZA and ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, it shifts to the effect mode MC regardless of which one of the effect modes is staying. It is like that.

  When the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, it shifts to the effect mode MB regardless of which one of the effect modes is staying.

  When the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, it shifts to the effect mode MD regardless of where the effect mode is staying.

  In the effect mode MC, when the second variable state continues in the 100th variation game after the big hit game ends, the mode is changed to the effect mode MD at the start of the variation game. On the other hand, in the effect mode MC, after the end of the big hit game, when the second variable state ends due to the end of the 100th variable game, the effect mode MA is entered at the start of the 101st variable game. It is supposed to migrate. As described above, in the production mode MC, it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given. However, after the 100th variation game is finished, when the 101st variation game is started, the production mode MD is changed to the production mode MD. While the probability variation state is determined by the transition, the non-probability variation state is determined by the transition to the production mode MA. Also, in the effect modes MB and MD, when each variable state ends after the end of the jackpot game and 150 variable games are ended, the effect mode MA is changed to the effect mode MA at the start of the 151st variable game. It is supposed to migrate. When the special distribution shutter 29 is controlled in the long open mode and the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 28a during the big hit game, in the effect mode MB, after the big hit game ends, 100 variable games are played. When the game ends, the first variable state may end, and at the start of the 101st variable game, a transition is made to the production mode MA.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (6) in the first embodiment and the second embodiment.
(7) The probability variation state is controlled on the condition that the game ball passes to the special passage area 28a, and the degree to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game in the first variation game, and the big hit in the second variation game It is defined that the degree to which the probability variation state is given after the game is finished is different. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the variable state where each variable game is easy to be executed, and it is also possible to give diversity to the possibility that the probability variable state is controlled in each variable game. Gameability can be provided, and an interest in games can be improved.

  (8) The second big winning device 26 (special distribution shutter 29) can be controlled in a first mode in which game balls easily pass through the special passing area 28a and in a second mode in which game balls do not easily pass through the special passing area 28a. is there. And the aspect of the 2nd big winning device 26 is controlled with a different probability in the 1st variation game and the 2nd variation game. For this reason, by each of these modes, it is possible to give diversity to the possibility that the probability variation state is controlled in each variation game, to provide novel gameplay, and to improve the interest in games. Can be planned.

  (9) When the game ball passes through the special passing area 28a in the big hit game, the probability variation state is given up to a predetermined number of times after the big hit game is finished, and the number of times based on the predetermined number of times the probability variation state is given The first variable state or the second variable state is given with the upper limit of. On the other hand, if the special hit area 28a is not passed in the big hit game, the first variable state or the second maximum number of times based on the type of the big hit is set as the upper limit without giving a certain change state after the big hit game is finished. A variable state is given. For this reason, the expectation for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 28a can be enhanced, and even if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 28a, the probability variation state is not given, By giving each variable state, a disadvantage to the player can be compensated with a privilege, and an interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above-mentioned embodiment, it is not restricted to four production modes MA-MD. For example, effect modes MC1 and MC2 corresponding to the effect mode MC may be defined. As a specific example, in the first embodiment, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the mode shifts to the effect mode MC1 and is classified into symbols Zc and Zd. When the big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, it may be controlled to shift to the effect mode MC2.

  In the third embodiment, the two big winning devices 18 and 26 are provided, and the probability change is made after the big hit game is finished by allocating whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 28a in the second big winning device 26. Whether or not a state is given is controlled, but is not limited thereto. For example, instead of allocating whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 28a, the big hit device 26 is opened and the big hit device 26 is opened depending on whether or not the game ball enters the second big prize device 26. After the game is over, it may be controlled whether or not the probability variation state is given, and a configuration without the special distribution shutter 29 may be used. For example, you may comprise so that one big prize apparatus may be provided. In this case, it is possible to control whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished by allocating whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 28a in one big winning device. That's fine. Further, for example, it may be controlled so that each big winning device is opened so as to correspond to each variable game.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the game state may be controlled so that a non-change state and a probability change state are given. Further, for example, control may be performed so that the first variable state and the uncertain state are provided. Further, for example, the control may be performed so that at least one of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state is given in each of the non-variation state, the first variation state, and the second variation state. Any combination of these may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the non-variable state or the first variable state, it may be controlled so that it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variable state is given, similarly to the second variable state. . Further, for example, in the second variable state, the control may be performed so that it can be specified whether or not the probability variable state is given, similarly to the non-variable state and the first variable state.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display device 12a indicating the display result of the first variation game and the second special symbol display device 12b indicating the display result of the second variation game are configured separately. For example, you may comprise integrally. That is, it does not matter whether the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b as display means are integrated or separate.

  In the above embodiment, for both the total opening time in the jackpot game and the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, it is defined that the bonus amount is higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game, Not limited to this. For example, if the bonus amount is higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game, for example, it is specified that the privilege amount is not higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the amount of bonus for the player, such as the number of specified rounds in the big hit game and the fact that the variable state and the probable state are given until the next time, are different between the first and second variable games. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the specified number of rounds and the number of prize balls may be changed. Further, for example, even if the number of rounds is the same, the bonus amount for the player may be varied by varying the total opening time during which the big winning device 18 is released in the big hit game. In addition, for example, a privilege amount that is not directly related to the appearance of the ball, such as execution of a probability variation effect that makes it easy to specify whether or not it is in a probability variation state, for example, a terminal device owned by a player It may be a privilege amount that is not directly related to the progress of the game, such as being able to acquire a special image. Moreover, although it was prescribed | regulated that the amount of privilege would be larger in the 2nd variation game than the 1st variation game, it is not restricted to this, For example, the amount of privilege is larger in the 1st variation game than the 2nd variation game. Or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the third embodiment, the special distribution shutter 29 is controlled in a long open mode with a higher probability in the second variation game than in the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game is the first variation game. The special sorting shutter 29 may be controlled in a long open mode with a higher probability than the two-variable game, or may be controlled in the same way.

  In the above embodiment, it is defined that the bonus amount related to the big hit is higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game, but not limited to this, for example, the first variation game is more than the second variation game. May be defined such that the privilege amount related to jackpot is high, or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above embodiment, the second variable state is defined as a variable state in which the privilege amount is higher than the first variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variable state is the second variable state. You may prescribe | regulate as a variable state whose privilege amount is higher than a state, and may prescribe similarly.

  In the third embodiment, the special passing area 28a is provided with a big hit that can pass the game ball, but the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 28a, and each variable state is limited to 100 variable games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each variable state may be given up to 50 times or the like as an upper limit, even if the upper limit is not 100 times as in the case where a big hit that makes it difficult to pass a game ball is given to the special passage region 28a. Also, corresponding to the type of winning jackpot, each variable state may be given up to a maximum of multiple types such as 50 times, 100 times, etc., and control so that each short state is not given is controlled. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, for example, based on the type of jackpot, a plurality of types such as 20, 40, and 60 may be specified as the upper limit number of times that the variable state is provided, and the variable state is provided It is also possible to include 0 times that are not performed.

  -In the above embodiment, when probable big hit, each variable state is given until the next time after the big hit game ends, while in the case of non-variable big hit, up to seven times after the big hit game ends As described above, each variable state is given, but not limited thereto. For example, in the case of non-changeable big hits, a plurality of types of upper limit times of variable states may be defined such as 0 times, 50 times, and 100 times depending on the types of big hits (types of symbols). In addition, for example, even if the same type of jackpot, a plurality of types of upper limit number of variable states may be defined such as 0 times, 50 times, and 100 times depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Further, for example, the same control may be performed not only for non-probable big hits but also for probable big hits, whether or not each variable state is given until the next time.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation trigger area 15b is formed downstream of the first path switch SW7 in the first path 15d. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the first path downstream of the first operation trigger area 15b. A switch SW7 may be provided, and the positional relationship may be the same. Further, the second passage switch SW8 is disposed downstream of the second operation trigger region 15c in the second passage 15e. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second operation trigger region 15c is disposed downstream of the second passage switch SW8. It may be formed and may have the same positional relationship. That is, it is only necessary that the passage switches SW7 and SW8 are provided so as to correspond to the respective passages 15d and 15e (operation trigger regions 15b and 15c).

  In the above embodiment, for example, when various opening / closing means are in a closed state, the game ball is difficult to win or cannot be won, and the game ball can be won, and the game ball is more than the closed state. You may make it the open state which is easy to win. In addition, the open state and the closed state are not limited to those in which the open and closed states are configured. For example, by placing an operating body through which the game ball can pass at the first position, You may control so that it can pass.

  In the above-described embodiment, various effects are executed by displaying an image on the effect display device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound from a speaker, light emission from a lamp, vibration of a vibration unit, movable It may be a body displacement, air blown from a blower, or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, each non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, 22b is operated so as to be able to take an open state and a closed state by interlocking each opening mechanism and each operating mechanism 21c, 22c as each closing mechanism. However, it is not limited to this. For example, sprockets that are displaced each time a game ball passes are used as the operating mechanisms 21c and 22c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when an upper limit number of game balls are held and an upper limit number of game balls are held, In addition, each of the non-electric opening / closing blades 21b and 22b may be configured to operate from an open state to a closed state. Further, for example, these configurations may be configured so as to be included in the normal electric winning award 15 and the non-electric starting start winning ports 21 and 22, or may be configured separately from these. That is, you may comprise so that it may be comprised so that each open mechanism and each closing mechanism may be included in the normal electric prize-winning port 15 and each non-electric start prize-winning port 21,22.

  In the above embodiment, the first upper limit number for operating the first non-electric start winning port 21 in the closed state and the second upper limit number for operating the second non-electric start winning port 22 in the closed state are defined as the same number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be defined as a different number. Further, for example, it may be one or three or more instead of two.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second variable state is always set when the release mode determination table TA is referred to, and the first variable state is always set when the release mode determination table TB is referenced. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, when the open mode determination table TA is referred to, the second variable state is set with a higher probability than the first variable state, and when the open mode determination table TB is referenced, the probability is higher than that of the second variable state. Thus, control may be performed so that the first variable state may be obtained. That is, it is only necessary to determine whether to change to the first variable state or the second variable state in a different manner depending on the type of jackpot. Further, it may be determined whether the first variable state or the second variable state is set in the same manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sorting shutter 41 is operated with one operation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the sorting shutter 41 may be operated with a plurality of operation patterns. In addition, the opening / closing piece 16 is opened in different opening patterns in the first variable state and the second variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the same opening in the first variable state and the second variable state. The opening / closing piece 16 may be opened in a pattern.

  In the above embodiment, when the open / close piece 16 and the non-electric opening / closing blades 21b and 22b are closed at the ordinary electric winning opening 15 and the non-electric starting start winning openings 21 and 22, the game ball cannot be won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if it is harder to win than in an open state, a game ball may be winable.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing piece 16 is closed for a predetermined time before the switching by the distribution shutter 41 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined time is used. It is not set, and switching of the distribution by the distribution shutter 41 may be performed immediately after the opening / closing piece 16 changes from the open state to the closed state.

  In the above embodiment, when the distribution shutter 41 is in the first position, the game ball is always guided to the first operation trigger area 15b, and when the distribution shutter 41 is in the second position, the game operation ball is always in the second operation trigger area 15c. Although a game ball was guided, it is not restricted to this. For example, when the sorting shutter 41 is in the first position, the possibility is lower than in the first operation trigger area 15b, but the game ball may be guided to the second operation trigger area 15c. For example, when the sorting shutter 41 is in the second position, the possibility is lower than that in the second operation trigger area 15c, but the game ball may be guided to the first operation trigger area 15b.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the normal electric winning award port 15, the operation gate 19, and the non-electric start starting awarding ports 21 and 22 may be arranged in the first flow path X, respectively. Further, for example, the first start winning opening 14 may be disposed in the second flow path Y, respectively. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation gate 19, the normal electric prize-winning opening 15, the 2nd non-electric start prize-winning opening 22, and the 1st non-electric start prize-winning opening 21 were arrange | positioned in order from the top, it is not restricted to this. For example, there is no problem even if the operating gate 19 is disposed below.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is controlled to be executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game and the second variation game are executed according to the winning order. You may control to make it. Further, for example, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously. Also, instead of two types of variable games, for example, one type or three or more types of variable games may be executed. In the second embodiment, the first variation game and the accessory game may be provided without providing the second variation game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation trigger region 15b that operates so that the first non-electric start winning port 21 is opened, and the second that operates so that the second non-electric start winning port 22 is opened. Although the operation opportunity area | region 15c was comprised as the several passage area | region in the normal electric prize winning opening 15, it does not restrict to this. For example, in addition to each of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c, as a path that branches separately from the first non-electric start winning port 21 and the second non-electric start winning port 22, the first non-electric start winning port 21 and the second non-electric start winning port A non-operation opportunity region where the electric start winning award 22 cannot be in an open state may be formed in the ordinary electric winning award 15. Further, for example, at least one operation opportunity region may be formed in the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15. Further, the respective operation opportunity areas 15 b and 15 c may not be formed in the ordinary electric winning opening 15, but may be formed in a connecting rod or the like communicated from the ordinary electric winning opening 15. That is, each operation opportunity area | region 15b, 15c is an area | region where the game ball won from each prize opening other than the normal electric prize opening 15 cannot pass, and the game ball won from the normal electric prize opening 15 can pass. I just need it.

  In the above embodiment, the transition probability to the second variable state is defined to be the same in the non-variable state and the first variable state. You may prescribe | regulate so that the transition probability to a 2nd variable state may differ with a 1st variable state. In particular, when it is defined that transition from the first variable state to the second variable state can be performed with a higher probability from the non-variable state to the second variable state, the first variable state is changed from the non-variable state. The amount of privilege for the shift to is increased, which is preferable.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the winning probability per normal may be different depending on whether it is a non-variable state or a variable state (each variable state). It is preferable to be defined as a winning probability (for example, 0/65535 or 1/65535) that is not won in general.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, as the shortage state, the fluctuation time of the regular game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per universal figure is increased, the total opening time of the opening and closing pieces 16 is increased, and It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the variation time.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-electric start start winning ports 21 and 22 are opened due to the weight of the non-electric open / close blades 21b and 22b. The non-electric start winning ports 21 and 22 may be closed.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although each non-electric start prize opening 21 and 22 was adopted as a non-electrical accessory, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may be adopted as an electric accessory. In addition, for example, in each non-electric start start winning opening 21, 22, any one of a closed state to an open state, an open state to a closed state may be electrically operated, and the other may be operated non-electrically. That is, at each of the non-electric start start winning ports 21, 22, at least one of the closed state to the open state and the open state to the closed state may be electrically operated. In addition, for example, even when it is electrically operated, it may be controlled via the main control CPU 30a or may be controlled without going through the main control CPU 30a.

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

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) Display means for performing a first symbol variation game performed by varying the first symbol when the first execution condition is satisfied, and a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second symbol when the second execution condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the first symbol variation game Is provided with a state control means that can be controlled after the big hit game is finished, in a first special state that is more likely to be executed than in a normal state, and in a second special state in which the second symbol variation game is more likely to be executed than in a normal state. The means controls the second special state with a different probability between the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game.

  (B) Provided with display means for performing a first symbol variation game performed by varying the first symbol when the first execution condition is satisfied, and a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second symbol when the second execution condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the first symbol variation game In the first special state that is more likely to be executed than in the normal state, and in the second special state in which the second symbol variation game is more likely to be executed than in the normal state, the state control means that can be controlled after the end of the big hit game, The symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are defined such that bonus amounts relating to jackpots are different.

  (C) Provided with display means for performing a first symbol variation game performed by varying the first symbol when the first execution condition is satisfied, and a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second symbol when the second execution condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the first symbol variation game And a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the second symbol variation game is a jackpot, a first special state in which the first symbol variation game is more easily executed than a normal state, and the second symbol variation game in a normal state. And a state control means that can be controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the state control means changes the winning probability of the jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state. The probability variation state is controlled, and in the second special state, the probability variation state can be controlled. In the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the probability variation state is controlled regardless of the special state. Are given at the same probability, while the second special state to which the probability variation state is given is given at a different probability.

  (D) Provided with display means for performing a first symbol variation game performed by varying the first symbol upon establishment of the first execution condition, and a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second symbol upon establishment of the second execution condition. In the gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the first symbol variation game And a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the second symbol variation game is a jackpot, a first special state in which the first symbol variation game is more easily executed than a normal state, and the second symbol variation game in a normal state. In the second special state that is easier to execute, a state control means that can be controlled after the end of the big hit game, a special entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and the special entrance in the big hit game is open and closed Special opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a state, and special entry means having a probability change opportunity region through which a game ball entered from the special entry port can pass, wherein the state control means On the condition that the game ball passes to the probability change opportunity area in the ball entry means, the probability change state is controlled to change the winning probability of the big hit from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the jackpot determination in the first symbol variation game Occurs when the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game that occurs when the determination result by the means is affirmative, and when the determination result by the big hit determination means becomes affirmative in the second symbol variation game It is defined that the degree to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game is different.

  SW1 ... first start port switch, SW2 ... first non-electric start port switch, SW3 ... second non-electric start port switch, SW4 ... count switch, SW5 ... gate switch, SW6 ... normal electric prize port switch, SW7 ... first Passage switch, SW8 ... second passage switch, 11 ... production display device, 14 ... first start winning opening, 14a ... first winning opening, 15 ... normal electric winning opening (normal entry means), 15a ... normal winning opening ( Normal entrance), 15b... First operation trigger area (operation trigger area, first passing area), 15c... Second operation trigger area (acting trigger area, second passing area), 16. ), 18 ... Grand prize-winning device (first grand prize-winning device), 21 ... First non-electric start prize opening (variable starting means, first variable start means), 21a ... 1 entrance), 21b ... No 1 Dynamic opening / closing blades (opening / closing means, first opening / closing means), 22 ... second non-electric start winning opening (variable starting means, second variable starting means), 22a ... second non-electric start winning opening (ball entry opening, second entry) Ball opening), 22b ... second non-electric opening / closing blade (opening / closing means, second opening / closing means), 25 ... second big prize opening door (special opening / closing means), 26 ... second big prize winning device (special ball entry means), 26a ... Second big prize opening (special entrance), 28a ... Special passage area (probability change opportunity area), 28b ... General passage area, 29 ... Special distribution shutter, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (Big hit determination means, big hit type determination means, state control means, normal hit determination means, start ball entry control means, special ball entry control means), 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU (production control means, production Mode control means), 41... Sorting shutter (sorting means).

Claims (5)

Display means for performing a first symbol variation game in which the first symbol is varied by establishment of the first execution condition and a second symbol variation game in which the second symbol is varied by establishment of the second execution condition; In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the one symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game,
Jackpot determining means for determining whether the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are jackpots;
State control means capable of controlling after the end of the big hit game to a first special state in which the first symbol variation game is more likely to be executed than in the normal state, and in a second special state in which the second symbol variation game is easier to be performed than in the normal state. When,
A special entrance that allows a game ball to enter, a special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state in a big hit game, and a game ball that enters from the special entrance Special entry means having a probability change opportunity area that can be passed,
The state control means controls the probability variation state to change the winning probability of jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state on condition that the game ball passes to the probability variation opportunity area in the special ball entry means,
The degree to which a probable change state is given after the end of the big hit game that occurs when the determination result by the big hit determination means is affirmative in the first symbol variation game, and the big hit determination means in the second symbol variation game A gaming machine that is defined so that the degree to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game that occurs when the determination result is affirmative is different. A special entry control means capable of controlling the special entry means in a first mode in which a game ball easily passes through the probability change opportunity area, and a second mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the probability change opportunity area;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special pitch control means controls the mode of the special pitch means with a different probability between the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. A first start passing region that can be a first execution condition of the first symbol variation game when a game ball can pass and the game ball passes, a second that the game ball can pass and the game ball passes A starting and starting ball means having a second starting passage area that can be a second execution condition of the symbol variation game, and a distribution means that distributes whether the game ball passes the first starting passage area or the second starting passage area. When,
In the first special state, the game ball can easily pass through the first start passage region, while in the second special state, the game ball can easily pass through the second start passage region. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a starting and entering control unit that controls the allocating unit of the starting and entering unit. When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is affirmative, it comprises a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
Whether or not the first special state or the second special state is given to the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determining means, the upper limit to which the first special state or the second special state is given The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the number of times is defined. When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is affirmative, it comprises a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
When the game ball passes through the probability change opportunity area in the jackpot game, the state control means gives a probability change state up to a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends, and also gives the probability change state. If the first special state or the second special state is given with the number of times based on the number of times as the upper limit, but the probability change opportunity area is not passed in the jackpot game, the probability change state is set after the jackpot game ends. 5. The first special state or the second special state is given without limiting the number of times based on the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means as an upper limit. The gaming machine described in 1.