JP2015202350A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing interest in a winning game from being reduced.SOLUTION: A CPU for main control performs control in such a manner that an opening mode of a big winning hole during a first period becomes the same between the cases where a bonanza ZA is determined and bonanzas ZB and ZC are determined. In the case where the bonanza ZA is determined, the CPU for main control opens the big winning hole three times during the first period over one time of round game and in the case where the bonanzas ZB and ZC are determined, on the other hand, the CPU for main control opens the big winning hole three times during the first period over three times of round game. A CPU for performance control controls a performance display device so as to execute a branch performance within the first period.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning game is generated after a winning display result is derived in a symbol variation game when a determination result of whether or not a hit is positive.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a hit determination is made as to whether or not the game ball has entered the starting means, and if the determination result of the appropriate determination is affirmative In the symbol variation game, a winning game is generated after a winning display result is derived. During the winning game, a round game that opens the special entrance is performed.

  And among the pachinko machines that cause such winning games, the total opening time of the special entrance is different for a plurality of types of winning games in which the same number is set as the upper limit number of round games. Thus, there is something that makes the player interested in which winning game has occurred (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the opening of a special entrance in some round games is indicated as a short-time opening in which a game ball is difficult to enter (hereinafter, “short opening”). ). Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the total number of opening times of the special entrance can be made different while making the upper limit number of round games the same for a plurality of types of hit games.

JP 2011-255092 A

  In such a pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, by increasing the number of round games to be short-opened, the special entrance is opened for a plurality of types of winning games while the upper limit number of round games is the same. The difference in the total time can be increased. However, in such a pachinko gaming machine, as the number of round games in which a game ball is short-opened where it is difficult to enter is increased, the round game in which short-opening is performed, that is, the total opening time of the special entrance In some cases, the game time of a round game in which a special entrance is opened to make the player feel different is made to be wasted time. Therefore, in such a pachinko gaming machine, there is a possibility that the interest in the hit game is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in interest in winning games.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is that a winning game is generated after deriving a winning display result in a symbol variation game when the winning judgment result is positive, and a special game is generated during the winning game. In a gaming machine in which a round game that opens the entrance is performed, based on the hit type determining means for determining the hit type when the determination result of the hit determination is positive, and the hit determined by the hit type determining means A winning game control means for controlling the occurrence of the winning game; and a specific effect control means capable of executing a specific effect during the winning game. In the winning game based on the first hit, the special prize is compared with the winning game based on the second hit. The total opening time of the mouth is set to be long, and the specific effect control means, when the first hit is determined and when the second hit is determined, the specific presentation control means within a predetermined specific period The winning game control means controls the predetermined number of times within the specific period when the first hit is determined and when the second hit is determined. The special entrance is controlled so that the special entrance is opened in the same or substantially the same manner, and when the first hit is determined, the special entrance for the predetermined number of times within the specific period. Is controlled to be performed during the first number of round games, and when the second hit is determined, the predetermined number of times of opening the special entrance is determined within the specific period. 2nd more than 1st And summarized in that control to be performed across the round game of.

  In the gaming machine, the winning game control means controls the special entrance so that the specific period is provided a plurality of times in the winning game based on the first hit and the winning game based on the second hit. It is preferable.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the special entrance opening mode within the specific period includes the first opening for opening the special entrance for a first time and the special opening for a second time longer than the first time. And a second opening that opens the entrance, and the winning game control means, when the first winning is determined, of at least one round game executed within the specific period In a round game, the first opening and the second opening are controlled to be performed, and when the second winning is determined, at least one round game executed within the specific period In the round game, it is preferable to perform control so that the first opening is performed.

  The gaming machine includes a round game that opens the special entrance for the predetermined number of times and a round game that opens the special entrance once, and the winning game control means determines the first hit In such a case, it is preferable that in the round game in which the special entrance is opened once, the special entrance is controlled to be opened over the second time or more.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the winning game control means controls the special entrance to be opened once in each round game executed within the specific period when the second winning is determined. It is preferable.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that the interest with respect to a hit game falls.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of a jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a big hit game process. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows a specific example of the opening aspect of a special winning opening, and the execution aspect of the game production | presentation in jackpot game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed. In addition, a decoration lamp SL capable of performing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) is arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine. In the pachinko gaming machine, a speaker SP capable of outputting various sounds is disposed above the game board YB.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 composed of a plurality of light emitting units. In this special symbol display device 11, a variation game (design variation game) is performed by varying the special symbol. In the following description, a variation game using a special symbol is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal determination (whether to be described later) whether or not the game is a hit. In addition, the hit determination of this embodiment can also be grasped as a win lottery for determining whether or not a win.

  The special symbol display device 11 displays a special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the special symbol display device 11, the special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbol. The “deterministic stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area, and is a state in which the symbols are determined and stopped at the end of the variable game.

  In the special symbol variation game of this embodiment, the special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the hit determination. The special symbol is classified into a winning symbol that can recognize a hit (winning display result), and a missing symbol that can recognize a loss (missing display result).

  An effect display device 13 having an image display unit GH is disposed in the center of the game board YB. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the effect display device 13, a display effect by image display is performed. In the effect display device 13, as one of the display effects, a variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) and a symbol combination is displayed (derived). In the following description, a variation game using a decorative symbol is referred to as a “decorative symbol variable game”. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production.

  In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. “Temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, such as a fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 13 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the winning or losing from the symbol combination that is exclusively displayed on the effect display device 13.

  The effect display device 13 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game. Specifically, when the winning symbol (winning display result) is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the winning symbol (winning display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the winning symbol by the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the rows that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 13 are the same. Further, in the special symbol variation game, when the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-order display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-range display result) is also confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line symbols due to the decorative symbols are symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols of all the rows that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 13 are not the same.

  In the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol) as seen from the player side in the effect display device 13. Is displayed. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, where “↓” indicates a change). In the reach state, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily stopped among all the symbol columns, and are temporarily displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  Further, in the effect display device 13 of the present embodiment, reach is one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. Production can be performed.

  Below the effect display device 13 in the game board YB, a first start winning opening 14 having a first entrance through which a game ball can enter is disposed. Further, a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first entrance port is provided in the back of the first start winning opening 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. .

  Further, on the game board YB, on the right side of the first start winning opening 14, a second start winning opening 16 having a second entering opening through which a game ball can enter is disposed. The second start winning opening 16 includes an open / close door 18 that opens and closes by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). The open / close door 18 is in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second entrance of the second start winning opening 16 and closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second entrance of the second start winning entrance 16. Is operational to the state. The opening / closing door 18 is always controlled to be in a closed state, and when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing door 18 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. Further, a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second entrance port is provided in the back of the second start prize opening 16. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. .

  On the right side of the effect display device 13 on the game board YB, a large winning device 20 having a large winning port 19 as a special winning port through which a game ball can enter is disposed. The special winning device 20 includes a special winning opening blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). In the big prize device 20, when the big prize mouth blade 21 performs the opening operation, the big prize port 19 provided in the big prize device 20 is opened, and it becomes possible to enter the game ball into the big prize device 20. . In addition, the big winning device 20 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the win game is awarded after the win symbol (hit display result) is displayed in a definite stop state in the special symbol variation game. In the winning game, the special winning opening blade 21 is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 19. For this reason, during the winning game, the player can obtain a chance to establish the winning ball payout condition.

  On the game board YB, a hold display device 22 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 13. The hold display device 22 displays the number of on-hold special symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed. In the following description, the number of special symbol variation games on hold is indicated as “special symbol hold number”.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 24 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 24, a changing game is performed by changing the normal symbol. In the following description, a variation game using a normal symbol is referred to as “ordinary symbol variation game”. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal determination (normal hit determination described later) as to whether or not the normal hit. Note that the normal hit determination of the present embodiment can also be grasped as a normal hit lottery for determining whether or not the hit is normal. The normal symbol display device 24 displays the normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the normal symbol display device 24, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game.

  In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the normal hit determination. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit (ordinary hit display result) and a normal offset symbol that can recognize a normal offset (usually a shift indication result).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the normal hit game is generated after the normal hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, an opening condition for opening the opening / closing door 18 is established, and the opening / closing door 18 is in an open state, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second entrance of the second start winning opening 16. In other words, in the present embodiment, an affirmative determination is made in the normal hit determination, whereby an opening condition for opening the door 18 can be established. For this reason, during the normal winning game, the player can easily establish the start condition for the special symbol variation game and the payout condition for the prize ball.

  In the game board YB, an operation gate 25 is disposed above the special winning device 20. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 of the operation gate 25, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established. In the following description, the number of held normal symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed will be referred to as “ordinary symbol hold number”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is fired on the game board YB and flows down the left side of the effect display device 13, the game ball is guided to the first start winning opening 14. An obstruction member such as a game nail that can change the flow-down mode, a first start winning opening 14 and the like are arranged.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired on the game board YB and flows down the right side of the effect display device 13, a part of the game ball is the second start winning opening 16, the grand prize winning device 20, the operation gate. As shown in FIG. 25, obstacle members such as game nails, the second start winning opening 16 and the like are arranged. That is, in the present embodiment, the second start winning opening 16, the big winning device 20, and the operation gate 25 are provided on the same flow path.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that gives a probability variation state in which the probability that the determination result of the hit determination is positive (the hit probability) varies from a low probability to a high probability. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the probability of hitting is likely to change and the hit game is likely to occur compared to a state where the probability variation state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability variation state”). It becomes a state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”). The change function is a function that gives an advantageous change state to the player after the winning game is completed. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened compared to a state where the variable state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”). In the variable state, the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (normal hit probability) is higher than in the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the normal hit determination is affirmed, the opening time of the open / close door 18 based on the positive determination of one normal hit determination is longer than that in the non-variable state. As compared with the non-variable short state, the variable speed state is a state where the second start winning opening 16 enters the second ball entrance into the second ball entrance rate improvement state in which the ball entrance rate per unit time is improved. Also, in the variable state, the variation time of the special symbol variation game may be shortened compared to the non-variable state. There is a case. As described above, in the variable state of this embodiment, the start condition for the special symbol variation game is more easily established than in the non-variable state.

Next, the winning in this embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, one hit is determined from a plurality of types (in this embodiment, three types), and a hit game based on the determined hit occurs. Is done. Which of the multiple types of hits is determined is specified by the type of special symbol (winning symbol) that is selected (determined) when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, all of the winning symbols are jackpot symbols, and all of the winning games are jackpot games.

  The big hit game is started after the end of the special symbol variation game in which the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped. 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 over, a round game that opens the grand prize opening 19 (big prize mouth blade 21) is performed for a predetermined upper limit number of times. In the following description, the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game is referred to as “specified number of rounds”. During one round game, the grand prize opening 19 is until the first end condition for entering the upper limit number of game balls to enter or the second end condition for which a predetermined time elapses is satisfied. Opened. In the present embodiment, “10” is set as the upper limit number of entering balls in any jackpot game. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game is completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special symbols classified into the special symbols ZA to ZC are the special symbol jackpot symbols. In the following description, jackpots corresponding to jackpot symbols classified into special symbols ZA to ZC are indicated as jackpots ZA to ZC, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, “16 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds. In addition, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, “3 times” is set as the specified number of times to open the big winning opening 19 during the third and seventh round games, while round games other than the third and seventh round games are set. “1 time” is set as the specified number of times of opening of the middle special winning opening 19. In addition, the prescribed number of times of opening in each round game is the maximum number, and each round game may be ended before the special winning opening 19 is released over the set number of times of opening. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, “394 seconds” is set as the upper limit time of the total opening time of the jackpot 19 through the jackpot game. The total opening time of the special winning opening 19 will be described later in detail.

  In the big hit game based on the big hits ZB and ZC, “16 times” is set as the prescribed round number. In the big hit game based on the big hits ZB and ZC, “1” is set as the specified number of times the big winning opening 19 is opened in the round game in all round games. Also, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, “169.2 seconds” is set as the upper limit time of the total opening time of the big winning opening 19 through the big hit game. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, “72.44 seconds” is set as the upper limit time of the total opening time of the jackpot 19 through the jackpot game. Further, in this embodiment, for any jackpot game, “10 seconds” is set as the effect time of the opening effect, and “10 seconds” is set as the effect time of the ending effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, for any jackpot game, after the jackpot game is finished, until a predetermined symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times of change (in this embodiment, “100 times”) is ended, or the probability change is made. The probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated before the end of the number of special symbol variation games.

  Further, in this embodiment, for any jackpot game, after the jackpot game is finished, until the special symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times of operation (in this embodiment, “100 times”) is finished or is operated. The variable state is given until the next jackpot game is generated before the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of times.

  Hereinafter, according to FIG. 3, the opening aspect of the big winning opening 19 in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA to ZC will be described in detail. In the drawing, the round is indicated as “R”, and the first to 16th rounds are indicated as “1R” to “16R”, respectively. In the figure, the opening effect is indicated as “OP” and the ending effect is indicated as “ED”.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (a), in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, in the round game other than the third and seventh round games, the opening / closing operation is performed once until the big winning opening 19 is opened. This time (hereinafter referred to as “opening time”) is set to “25 seconds”. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the opening time of the first big winning opening 19 is set to “0.04 seconds” in the third and seventh round games. Similarly, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, in the third and seventh round games, the opening time of the second big winning opening 19 is set to “0.04 seconds”. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, in the third and seventh round games, the opening time of the third big winning opening 19 is set to “21.92 seconds”. For this reason, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the total upper limit time of the open time of the jackpot 19 through the jackpot game is “394 seconds”. In the following description, an opening in which the opening time of the big prize opening 19 is set to “0.04 seconds” is indicated as “first opening”, and an opening time of the big winning opening 19 is set to “21.92 seconds”. The set opening is indicated as “second opening”, and the opening where the opening time of the special winning opening 19 is set to “25 seconds” is indicated as “third opening”.

  In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the interval time provided between the opening of the big winning opening 19 is set to “1.5 seconds” in the third and seventh round games. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the specified time is “25 seconds” in any round game. In the following description, the interval time provided between the opening of the special winning opening 19 in one round game is indicated as “interval time in round”. In the present embodiment, the round game may be terminated before the specified time for the round game elapses, such as when the upper limit number of game balls have entered. Therefore, the prescribed time for the round game in this embodiment is the upper limit time for performing the round game. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the interval time provided after each round game is set to “1.5 seconds”. In the following description, the interval time provided after each round game is indicated as “inter-round interval time”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, in the third, fourth, ninth, tenth, 12th to 16th round games, the opening time of the big winning opening 19 is “0.04 seconds. "Is set. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the opening time of the big winning opening 19 is set to “21.92 seconds” in the fifth and eleventh round games. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, in the first, second, sixth and eighth round games, the opening time of the big winning opening 19 is set to “25 seconds”. For this reason, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the total upper limit time of the opening time of the big winning opening 19 through the big hit game is “169.2 seconds”. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the interval time between rounds set after each round game is set to “1.5 seconds”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3C, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, in the third, fourth, sixth to sixteenth round games, the opening time of the big winning opening 19 is set to “0.04 seconds”. ing. Also, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, the opening time of the big prize opening 19 is set to “21.92 seconds” in the fifth round game. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, in the first and second round games, the opening time of the jackpot 19 is set to “25 seconds”. For this reason, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, the total upper limit time of the opening time of the jackpot 19 through the jackpot game is “72.44 seconds”. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, the interval time between rounds set after each round game is set to “1.5 seconds”.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the big hit game based on the big hits ZA to ZC is a hit game in which the same number of times is set as the prescribed number of rounds. In this way, in this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the total opening time of the jackpot 19 is set longer than that in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC. In the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the total opening time of the big winning opening 19 is set longer than that in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB. Therefore, in this embodiment, the big hit ZA corresponds to the first hit, and the big hit ZB, ZC corresponds to the second hit.

  In addition, the first opening has a shorter opening time of the special winning opening 19 than the second opening and the third opening. For this reason, the first opening is an opening in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning opening 19 as compared to the second opening and the third opening. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first opening can be grasped as an opening for shortening the total opening time of the special winning opening 19. In addition, since the opening time of the big winning opening 19 in the first opening is set to “0.04 seconds”, the first opening is an opening in which the game ball is substantially unable to enter the big winning opening 19. Become. In the present embodiment, “0.04 seconds” corresponds to the first time, and “21.92 seconds” corresponds to the second time.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the opening mode (opening time) of the big winning opening 19 is the period from the start of the big hit game based on the big hit ZA to the start of the fourth round game, and the big hit ZB. The period from the start of the jackpot game based on jackpot or the jackpot game based on jackpot ZC to the start of the sixth round game is configured to be the same. That is, in this embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit game ZA to ZC, after the big hit game is started, the opening of the sixth big win port 19 through the big hit game is started. It is comprised so that an open aspect may become the same.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the open mode of the big winning opening 19 is the period from the start of the big hit game based on the big hit ZA to the start of the eighth round game, and the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is started. And the period from the start of the 12th round game to the start of the game. That is, in this embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit game ZA, ZB, after the big hit game is started, the opening of the 12th big win port 19 through the big hit game is started. It is comprised so that an open aspect may become the same.

  In the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit game ZA to ZC, the opening of the third big prize opening 19 through the big hit game is started, and then the sixth big winning hole 19 through the big hit game is started. The opening mode of the special winning opening 19 in the period until the opening is started is configured to be the same. In the following description, in the jackpot game based on the jackpots ZA to ZC, the period from the start of opening the third jackpot 19 to the opening of the sixth jackpot 19 is referred to as “first period. ".

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit game ZA, ZB, after the opening of the ninth big winning opening 19 through the big hit game is started, The opening mode of the special winning opening 19 in the period until the opening is started is configured to be the same. In the following description, in the jackpot game based on the jackpots ZA and ZB, the period from the opening of the ninth jackpot 19 to the opening of the twelfth jackpot 19 is referred to as “second period”. ". In the present embodiment, the first period and the second period correspond to specific periods.

Next, game effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as one of the game effects, a branch effect can be executed during the big hit game. The branch effect of the present embodiment is a game effect that informs the type of jackpot game. In addition, the branch effect of the present embodiment is a game effect that is executed within the first period and the second period.

  The branching effect of the present embodiment displays the image of “mini game” on the effect display device 13, and derives the result of “success” or “failure” as the result of the mini game, thereby notifying the type of jackpot game. It is performed in the mode to. In the following description, the branch effect that derives the result of “success” is indicated as “successful branch effect”, while the branch effect that derives the result of “failure” is indicated as “failure branch effect”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, ZB is generated, the successful branch effect is executed within the first period, while when the big hit game based on the big hit ZC is generated, within the first period. Failure branch production is executed. That is, in the branch effect executed within the first period, the display contents displayed on the effect display device 13 are different between the big hit game based on the big hit ZA and ZB and the big hit game based on the big hit ZC. Therefore, in the branch effect executed within the first period, the type of jackpot game is notified from the display content displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA to ZC, the contents of the presentation from when the big hit game is started until the branching effect is executed within the first period are set to be the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player feel as if the type of the big hit game has branched due to the branch effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a big hit game based on the big hit ZA is generated, a successful branch effect is executed within the second period, while when a big hit game based on the big hit ZB is generated, within the second period Failure branch production is executed. That is, in the branch effect executed within the second period, the display contents displayed on the effect display device 13 are different between the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA and the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB. Therefore, in the branch effect executed within the second period, the type of jackpot game is notified from the display content displayed on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, ZB, the contents of the production from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the branching effect within the second period are set to be the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player feel as if the type of the big hit game has branched due to the branch effect. In the present embodiment, the branch effect corresponds to the specific effect.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the failure branch effect is executed in the first period or the second period, the game ball is substantially impossible to enter in the round game after the end of the first period and the second period. First opening is performed. That is, when the failure branch effect is executed, the big hit game is substantially ended. Therefore, the branch effect of the present embodiment can be grasped as a notification effect for notifying whether or not the big hit game is continued.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to execution of various game effects based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 13 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters). The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp SL and the sound output mode of the speaker SP.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d. A main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, a special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 22, and a normal symbol display device 24 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a special prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  The main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to games in the pachinko gaming machine according to predetermined procedures. The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of special symbol variation patterns. The special symbol variation pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of a game effect (display effect or the like) from when the special symbol variation display is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The special symbol variation pattern in the present embodiment is the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol variation display is started until the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, and the variation contents of the decorative symbol variation game during the variation time. (Production contents) can be specified.

Here, the special symbol variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.
In the special symbol variation pattern of the present embodiment, a special symbol variation pattern for a jackpot effect that specifies a jackpot effect, a special symbol variation pattern for an outlier reach effect that specifies an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect that identifies an outlier effect There is a special symbol variation pattern for use.

  The jackpot effect is an effect in which the decorative symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that the decorative symbol variation game is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the decorative symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combinations that are out of place without being subjected to the reach effect.

  The main control ROM 30b stores various determination values used for determinations relating to games. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a hit determination value used for the hit determination. Note that the number of hit determination values used when the probability variation state is assigned is larger than the number of hit determination values used when the probability change state is not assigned. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used for normal hit determination as to whether or not the normal hit for granting the normal hit game. Note that the number of normal hit determination values used when the variable state is given is larger than the number of normal hit determination values used when the variable state is not given. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used for reach determination as to whether or not to allow execution of the reach effect when a negative determination is made in the hit determination.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given.

  The random number generation circuit 30d generates various hardware random numbers. In the present embodiment, the various hardware random numbers include a hit determination random number, a normal hit determination random number, and the like. The random number for hit determination is a random number used for the hit determination. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit determination.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes software random number generation processing in which various software random number values are updated at predetermined intervals and stored in the main control RAM 30c. In this embodiment, the various software random numbers include a special symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a special symbol variation pattern distribution random number, and the like. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination. The random number for special symbol variation pattern distribution is a random number used when determining the special symbol variation pattern.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a, an effect control ROM 31b, and an effect control RAM 31c. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. In addition, the effect control ROM 31b stores various effect data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters, sound data such as music, and light emission data of a light emitter).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, 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. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input in the ball entering determination. When the determination result of the ball entering determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the first start winning port 14 or the second start winning port 16), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the winning determination is affirmative (when the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit ( In the present embodiment, whether or not it is less than “4”) is determined.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the number of special symbol holds = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when the number of special symbol hold <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of special symbol hold and updates the value of the special symbol hold number. The display content of the hold display device 22 is controlled so as to display the updated special symbol hold count. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d and from the main control RAM 30c, the value of the special symbol distribution random number, the value of the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation. Get a random value for pattern distribution. Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the obtained various random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c so that the order in which the various random number values are stored can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played. When the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is not satisfied (when the special symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol variation game is not executed during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition for the special symbol variation game is satisfied (when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being played), the main control CPU 30a stores the special symbol variation game stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the number of symbols held is larger than “0”. When the determination result of the hold number determination is negative (when the special symbol hold number = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the number of hold determination is affirmative (when the number of special symbol hold> 0), the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of special symbol hold to update the number of special symbol hold and update The display content of the hold display device 22 is controlled so as to display the number of special symbol holds later. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values stored first among various random number values used for executing the special symbol variation game stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a uses the hit determination value for the probability variation state when the probability variation state is given, and uses the hit determination value for the non-probability variation state when the probability variation state is not imparted. By selecting the hit determination value according to the gaming state, the hit probability varies with high probability during the probability change state.

  If the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big win), the main control CPU 30a confirms and stops in the special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbol based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. The final stop symbol to be displayed is determined. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol by selecting one special symbol associated with the acquired special symbol distribution random number value from among the big hit symbols based on the special symbol. By determining the final stop symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a hit type determining means.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one special symbol variation pattern from among the special symbol variation patterns for the jackpot effect, based on the acquired random value for special symbol variation pattern distribution. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Further, when the determination result of the hit determination is negative (in the case of losing), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Make a reach determination. When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when the reach effect is present), the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be displayed with a fixed stop on the special symbol display device 11 from among the symbols that are out of the special symbol. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one special symbol variation pattern from among the special symbol variation patterns for loss reach production based on the value of the special symbol variation pattern distribution random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when no reach effect is present), the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 11 from among the symbols that are out of the special symbol. . Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one special symbol variation pattern from among the special symbol variation patterns for the offending effect based on the value of the special symbol variation pattern distribution random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In addition to the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a relates to a special symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Perform various processes. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a special symbol variation pattern and instructing the start of variation of the decorative symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable symbol variation display. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 11 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the special symbol variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. To control. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs all the symbols for designating and stopping the symbol combination at the end of the variation time set in the special symbol variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing, and displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop manner. Output a stop command.

Next, the jackpot game process that the main control CPU 30a performs to cause the jackpot game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game to be generated based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) of the special symbol determined when an affirmative determination is made in the hit determination. Then, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the big hit game specified based on the type of the big win after the special symbol variation game is finished, and sends a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Output.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a executes an opening process (step S11). In the opening process, the main control CPU 30a sets the effect time of the opening effect in the main control RAM 30c, and outputs an opening command for instructing the execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. The opening command is a jackpot start command for instructing the start of the jackpot game. The main control CPU 30a executes the following steps S12 to S22 as various processes related to the round game when the effect time of the opening effect has elapsed.

  First, the main control CPU 30a updates the value by adding “1” to the number of round games stored in the main control RAM 30c, and outputs a round game number command indicating the updated number of round games to the effect control CPU 31a. (Step S12). The main control CPU 30a sets “0” as the number of round games at the start of the big hit game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the value set for the number of round games indicates the number of round games. The round game number command is a round start command for instructing the start of a round game. In this way, the main control CPU 30a starts a round game.

  Subsequently, when starting the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening solenoid SOL1 so as to open the big prize opening 19 (step S13). At this time, the main control CPU 30a sets the main control RAM 30c with an opening time of the big prize opening 19 which is a time from the opening of the special prize opening 19 to the closing. The control for setting the opening time of the special winning opening 19 will be described later in detail. After that, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of rounds released in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. The number of times of opening during the round is the number of times that the special winning opening 19 is opened during one round game. Then, when the number of times of opening during the round is updated, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the big winning opening 19 has been opened and outputs a big winning opening release command for designating the number of opening during the round to the effect control CPU 31a.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of entered balls indicating the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 19 in one round game is a predetermined number of entered balls (in this embodiment, “10” ]) Is determined (step S14). The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of balls entered each time a detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, and stores the added number in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a resets the number of balls entered to “0” at the end of one round game.

  If the determination result in step S14 is negative (the upper limit number of balls entered> the number of balls entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed since the large winning opening 19 was opened (step S15). ). When the determination result of step S15 is negative, the main control CPU 30a returns to the process of step S14.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is affirmative, or if the determination result in step S14 is affirmative (the upper limit number of entering balls = the number of entering balls), the main control CPU 30a closes the big winning opening 19. The big prize opening solenoid SOL1 is controlled (step S16).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of entered balls indicating the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 19 has reached a predetermined upper limit number of entered balls in one round game. (Step S17). If the determination result in step S17 is negative (the upper limit number of balls entered> the number of balls entered), the main control CPU 30a sets the number of times of opening during the round to a specified number of times of opening specified based on the type of jackpot and the number of round games. It is determined whether or not it has been reached (step S18).

  If the determination result in step S18 is negative (specified number of releases> number of releases during round), the main control CPU 30a sets the in-round interval time in the main control RAM 30c (step S19). Thereafter, when the in-round interval time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S13 and causes the next big winning opening 19 to be released in the same round game. By the processing of steps S13 to S19, when the big hit ZA is determined, the main control CPU 30a can open the big winning opening 19 a plurality of times in the third and seventh round games.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S17 is affirmative (the number of balls entered upper limit = the number of balls entered), or if the determination result in step S18 is affirmative (the specified number of times of opening = the number of times of opening during the round), the main control CPU 30a The end command is output to the effect control CPU 31a (step S20). The round end command is a command for designating how many round games the ended round game is and indicating the end of the round game. Then, when the round game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of releases during the round to “0” and sets the interval time between rounds in the main control RAM 30c (step S21).

  Thereafter, when the interval time between rounds has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of round games has reached the prescribed number of rounds (step S22). If the determination result in step S22 is negative (specified number of rounds> number of round games), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S12 and executes processing related to the next round game. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (the specified number of rounds = the number of round games), the main control CPU 30a executes an ending process (step S23). In the ending process, the main control CPU 30a sets the ending effect time in the main control RAM 30c and outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game and ends the jackpot game process when the ending effect time has elapsed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a hit game control means for performing control for causing a hit game.

  Next, the control performed by the main control CPU 30a for setting the opening time of the special winning opening 19 in step S13 will be described. The main control CPU 30a specifies the opening time of the big winning opening 19 based on the type of the big hit game and the number of round games, and sets the specified opening time in the main control RAM 30c.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the main control CPU 30a is a case where the current big hit game is a big hit game based on the big hit ZA, and the number of round games is 1, 2, 4-6, and 8-16. In other words, that is, in the case of any one of the first, second, fourth to sixth and eighth to sixteenth round games, “25 seconds” is set as the opening time of the special winning opening 19. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a case where the current big hit game is a big hit game based on the big hit ZA and the number of round games is 3 or 7, that is, the third or seventh round game. The opening time of the special winning opening 19 is specified based on the number of times of opening during the round. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets “0.04 seconds” as the opening time of the special winning opening 19 when the number of times of opening during the round is 0 or 1. On the other hand, when the number of times of opening during the round is 2, the main control CPU 30a sets “21.92 seconds” as the opening time of the special winning opening 19.

  In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the third round game is a round game executed within the first period, and the seventh round game is a round game executed within the second period. For this reason, when the big hit ZA is determined, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the first release and the second release are performed in the round game executed in the first period and the second period. It becomes.

  As described above, when the big hit ZA is determined, the main control CPU 30a can control the big winning opening 19 to be opened three times in the third or seventh round game. That is, when determining the big hit ZA, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the three big winning openings 19 are opened over one round game in the first period and the second period. Become. In the present embodiment, “3 times” corresponds to the predetermined number of times and “1 time” corresponds to the first number of times.

  Also, in this way, the main control CPU 30a controls to perform the third release in the first, second, fourth to sixth, and the eighth to sixteenth round games, which are the round games that open the grand prize opening 19 once. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (b), the main control CPU 30a is a case where the current jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, and the number of round games is any one of 1, 2, and 6-8. In other words, in the case of any one of the first, second, and sixth to eighth round games, “25 seconds” is set as the opening time of the special winning opening 19. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a case where the current big hit game is a big hit game based on the big hit ZB, and the number of round games is any of 3, 4, 9, 10, and 12-16, That is, in the case of any of the third, fourth, ninth, tenth, and 12th to 16th round games, “0.04 seconds” is set as the opening time of the special winning opening 19. The main control CPU 30a is a case where the current big hit game is a big hit game based on the big hit ZB, and the number of round games is 5 or 11, that is, the fifth round or the eleventh round game. Then, “21.92 seconds” is set as the opening time of the special winning opening 19.

  In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the third to fifth round games are executed within the first period, and the ninth to eleventh round games are executed within the second period. It is a round game. For this reason, when determining the big hit ZB, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the first release is performed in at least one round game among the round games executed in the first period and the second period. Will be.

  Further, in this way, when the big hit ZB is determined, the main control CPU 30a can control the big winning opening 19 to be opened once in all round games. In other words, when the big hit ZB is determined, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the three big winning openings 19 are opened over three round games in the first period and the second period. . Therefore, when determining the big hit ZB, the main control CPU 30a can perform control so that the big winning opening 19 is opened once in each round game executed in the first period and the second period. In the present embodiment, “3 times” corresponds to the second number.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (c), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the current big hit game is a big hit game based on the big hit ZC and the number of round games is one or two, “25 seconds” is set as the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the current big hit game is a big hit game based on the big hit ZC, and when the number of round games is any of 3, 4, and 6 to 16, the big winning opening 19 Is set to “0.04 seconds”. When the current big hit game is a big hit game based on the big hit ZC and the number of round games is five, the main control CPU 30a sets “21.92 seconds” as the opening time of the big winning opening 19. Set.

  In the jackpot game based on jackpot ZC, the third to fifth round games are round games executed within the first period. For this reason, when the big hit ZC is determined, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the first release is performed in at least one round game among the round games executed within the first period.

  Further, in this way, when the big hit ZC is determined, the main control CPU 30a can control the big winning opening 19 to be opened once in all round games. That is, when the big hit ZC is determined, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the three big winning openings 19 are opened over three round games in the first period. Therefore, when determining the big hit ZC, the main control CPU 30a can perform control so that the big winning opening 19 is opened once in each round game executed within the first period.

  In addition, according to such a big hit game process, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit ZA to ZC, the third big winning opening 19 through the big hit game is opened in the same release mode (open time). Can be controlled to Similarly, when determining the big hits ZA to ZC, the main control CPU 30a can perform control so that the fourth and fifth big winning holes 19 are opened in the same opening mode through the big hit game. That is, when determining the big hits ZA to ZC, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the three big winning openings 19 are opened in the same or substantially the same opening manner within the first period. .

  Further, according to such a big hit game process, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit ZA, ZB, the opening of the ninth big winning opening 19 through the big hit game is the same opening mode (open time). Can be controlled to Similarly, when determining the big hit ZA, ZB, the main control CPU 30a can perform control to open the tenth and eleventh big winning openings 19 through the big hit game in the same opening mode. That is, when determining the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the three big winning openings 19 are opened in the same or substantially the same opening mode within the second period. Become.

  Further, in the big hit game processing, the main control CPU 30a can control the big winning opening 19 so that the first period and the second period are provided in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA and ZB.

  Further, when ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the main probability variation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of assigning the probability variation state in the main probability variation count flag. When the special symbol variation game is executed, “1” is subtracted and the main probability variation count flag becomes “0”, and the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main probability variation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main probability change flag and the main probability change count flag when a big hit game is generated.

  Further, when ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of giving the variable state in the main operation number flag. The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the special symbol variation game is executed, and when it becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a once resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is generated.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation number designation command for designating the value set in the main operation number flag to the effect control CPU 31a. In the present embodiment, the same value is set in the main probability variation count flag and the main operation count flag. For this reason, by outputting the operation number designation command, whether or not the probability variation state is imparted, the number of times the probability variation state is imparted, whether or not the variation state is imparted, the provision of the variation state It is possible to specify the number of times that is continued in the effect control CPU 31a.

  Next, various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a performs a normal entry determination as to whether or not a game ball has entered the operation gate 25 and a detection signal output from the gate sensor SE4 that has detected the game ball has been input. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process when the determination result of the normal entry determination is negative. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of normal symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Ordinary hold determination is performed.

  When the determination result of the normal hold determination is negative (when the normal symbol hold count = 4), the main control CPU 30a does not update the normal symbol hold count exceeding the upper limit, and sets the normal hit determination random number value. The normal symbol input process is terminated without acquisition. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal hold determination is affirmative (when the normal symbol hold count <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the normal symbol hold count and updates the normal symbol hold count. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the acquired normal hit determination random number in the main control RAM 30c so that the order in which the normal hit determination random number is stored can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played. When the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied (when the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied (when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal winning game is not being played), the main control CPU 30a is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The normal number of retained symbols is determined as to whether or not the number of ordinary symbols retained is greater than “0”. When the determination result of the number of normal holdings is negative (when the number of normal symbol holdings = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol starting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal reserved number determination is affirmative (when the normal symbol hold number> 0), the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the normal symbol hold number and updates the normal symbol hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the normal hit determination random number stored first among the values of the normal hit determination random numbers stored in the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit determination as to whether or not the acquired value of the normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a uses the normal hit judgment value for the variable state when the variable state is provided, while the normal control value for the non-variable state when the variable state is not applied. The hit judgment value is used. By selecting the normal hit determination value according to the gaming state, the probability of affirmative determination in the normal hit determination varies with high probability during the variable state.

  When the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (in the case of normal hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop manner on the normal symbol display device 24 from the normal hit symbols based on the normal symbol.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one normal symbol variation pattern from a plurality of types of normal symbol variation patterns. At this time, if the variable state is not given, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol fluctuation pattern that defines the first fluctuation time (for example, 5 seconds), while being given the variable state. In this case, a normal symbol variation pattern that defines a second variation time (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first variation time is determined. By selecting the normal symbol variation pattern having different variation times according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened during the variation state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  If the determination result of the normal hit determination is negative (in the case of normal deviation), the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 from the normal symbol out of normal symbols. To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one normal symbol variation pattern from a plurality of types of normal symbol variation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Further, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so as to start the variable symbol display. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a displays the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the normal symbol variation pattern determined in the normal symbol start process. To control.

  If the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a opens / closes the open / close door 18 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the normal symbol variation game is finished (after the normal hit symbol is confirmed and stopped). Grant a game. In the non-changeable state, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close door 18 for the first number of times (one time in the present embodiment) for the first time to open (0.2 seconds in the present embodiment). On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a is in the variable-speed state, the opening / closing door 18 has a second opening time longer than the first opening time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment) and is larger than the first number. The opening operation is performed the number of times (in this embodiment, three times). By controlling the opening operation of the door 18 with different operation patterns according to the gaming state, the opening time of the door 18 becomes longer during the change state.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

Hereinafter, processing performed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the decorative symbol variation game will be described.
When the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a design combination based on the decorative design to be displayed on the effect display device 13 in a fixed stop manner based on the final stop design designated by the special design designating command. The effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an off symbol, the effect control CPU 31a uses a decorative symbol that causes the effect display device 13 to display a fixed stop based on the special symbol variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Determine the symbol combination. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols for the leaching reach when the designated final stop symbol is a losing symbol and the special symbol variation pattern for the losing reach effect is designated. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and the special symbol variation pattern for the offending effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination.

  In addition, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variation display of the ornament symbols of all symbol sequences, and controls the display contents of the effect display device 13 so that the ornament symbol variation game is started. The effect control CPU 31a specifies the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command so that the ornament symbol variation game with the identified effect content is executed. The display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp SL and the speaker SP so as to execute a game effect accompanying the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 13 so as to display the determined decorative symbols in a fixed stop state, triggered by the input of all symbol stop commands.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a big hit game is generated will be described.
When the opening control command, the round game number command, the round end command, and the ending command are input, the performance control CPU 31a takes into consideration the types of jackpots and the like, and displays the contents of the game effects during the jackpot game corresponding to these commands. The effect display device 13 is controlled so as to display the game effect during the big hit with the specified effect content. Further, at this time, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp SL and the speaker SP so as to execute a big hit game effect with the specified effect content. The effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 and the like so as not to display the number of round games being executed in the game effect during the big hit game.

  When a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the sub-probability variation flag after the end of the big hit game, and the sub-probability variation number flag. Set the number of probability changes to the value of. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-probability variation number flag based on the value specified by the operation number specifying command. When the big hit game is generated or when the value of the sub-probability change count flag is “0”, the value indicating that the probabilistic change state is given is deleted from the sub-probability change flag.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable speed change state is given to the secondary variable flag after the big hit game ends, and performs the secondary operation. Set the number of operations to the value of the count flag. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-actuation count flag based on the value designated by the actuation count designation command. When the big hit game is generated or when the value of the secondary operation number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the variable state is given is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

Next, processing performed for the effect control CPU 31a to execute the branch effect will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a specifies the branch effect to be executed based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Specifically, when the special control designating command for designating the special symbol ZA is input, the effect control CPU 31a specifies a successful branch effect as a branch effect to be executed within the first period and the second period. When the special control designating command for designating the special symbol ZB is input, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the successful branch effect as the branch effect to be executed within the first period and the branch effect to be executed within the second period. The failure branching effect is specified as follows. Then, when the special design designation command for designating the special symbol ZC is input, the effect control CPU 31a identifies the failed branch production as the branch production to be executed within the first period.

  Subsequently, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the specified branch effect to be executed when a predetermined control command is input. Specifically, when the special control designating command for designating the special design ZA is input, the CPU 31a for effect control performs a successful branching effect with the input of the round game number command indicating the start of the third round game. The effect display device 13 is controlled to start. Thereafter, the effect display CPU 13a causes the successful branch effect to end in response to the input of a big prize opening command specifying 3 as the number of times of opening during the round in the third round game. To control. In addition, when the special design designation command for designating the special symbol ZA is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the successful branch effect with the input of the round game number command indicating the start of the seventh round game. Thus, the effect display device 13 is controlled. After that, in the seventh round game, the effect control CPU 31a triggers the successful branch effect to end with the input of a big prize opening command specifying three as the number of times of opening during the round. To control.

  When the special symbol designating command for designating the special symbol ZB is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the successful branch effect with the input of the round game number command indicating the start of the third round game. Thus, the effect display device 13 is controlled. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 so as to end the successful branch effect when the round game number command indicating the start of the fifth round game is input. In addition, when the special symbol designating command for designating the special symbol ZB is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the failure branching effect in response to the input of the round game number command indicating the start of the ninth round game. Thus, the effect display device 13 is controlled. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 so as to end the failed branch effect when the round game number command indicating the start of the eleventh round game is input.

  When the special symbol designating command for designating the special symbol ZC is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the failure branching effect when the round game number command indicating the start of the third round game is input. Thus, the effect display device 13 is controlled. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to end the failed branch effect when a round game number command indicating the start of the fifth round game is input.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to execute the branch effect within the first period when the big hits ZA to ZC are determined. In addition, when the big hit ZA, ZB is determined, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to execute the branch effect within the second period. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a specific effect control means.

  Next, a specific example of the opening mode of the special winning opening 19 and the execution mode of the game effect in the big hit game will be described. In the figure, T1 indicates “0.04 seconds”, T2 indicates “21.92 seconds”, and T3 indicates “25 seconds”.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the big winning opening 19 is opened three times in the first period. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the three big winning openings 19 are opened over one round game (third round game) within the first period. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, in the first period, during the period from the start of the third opening through the big hit game to the start of the fifth opening through the big hit game, the effect display A successful branch effect is executed by the device 13.

  In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the big winning opening 19 is opened three times in the second period. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the three big winning openings 19 are opened over one round game (the seventh round game) within the second period. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, in the second period, during the period from the start of the ninth release through the big hit game to the start of the eleventh open through the big hit game, the effect display A successful branch effect is executed by the device 13. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, after the second period ends, the third release is performed in the remaining round games (the 8th to 16th round games).

  As shown in FIG. 6B, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the big winning opening 19 is opened three times in the first period. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the three big winning holes 19 are opened three times (third to fifth round games) within the first period. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, in the first period, during the period from the start of the third opening through the big hit game to the start of the fifth opening through the big hit game, the effect display A successful branch effect is executed by the device 13.

  In the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the big winning opening 19 is opened three times in the second period. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the three big winning openings 19 are opened over three round games (the ninth to eleventh round games) within the second period. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, in the second period, during the period from the start of the ninth release through the big hit game to the start of the eleventh open through the big hit game, the effect display The failure branch effect is executed by the device 13. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, after the second period ends, the first release is performed in the remaining round games (the 12th to 16th round games).

  As shown in FIG. 6C, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, the big winning opening 19 is opened three times in the first period. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, the three big winning holes 19 are opened three times (third to fifth round games) in the first period. In the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, in the first period, during the period from the start of the third opening through the big hit game to the start of the fifth opening through the big hit game, the effect display The failure branch effect is executed by the device 13. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, after the first period ends, the first release is performed in the remaining round games (the sixth to sixteenth round games).

  As described above, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, ZC, compared with the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, it is possible to set a larger number of round games to be consumed within the first period. Moreover, in the jackpot game based on the jackpots ZA to ZC, the opening mode of the jackpot 19 within the first period can be made the same. In other words, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, ZC, compared with the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the opening manner of the big winning opening 19 in the first period in which the branch effect is executed is the same, that is, the big win While making the opening time of the mouth 19 the same, it is possible to set a large number of round games to be consumed within the first period. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, ZC, the number of round games executed outside the first period can be reduced as compared with the big hit game based on the big hit ZA.

  Further, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the number of round games to be digested can be set larger in the first period and the second period than in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA. Therefore, in this embodiment, even in the case where more round games are digested in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the round game can be digested in the first period and the second period.

  Also, for example, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, when the three big winning holes 19 are opened during each round game in the first period and the second period, the round games of the 12th to 16th In addition, the round game for performing the first opening needs to be performed four more times. Compared to such a case, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the number of round games for performing the first release in the period excluding the first period and the second period can be reduced.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, ZC, the total opening time of the jackpot 19 is set shorter than the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, while the upper limit number of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA and the round game Are set the same. For this reason, at least some of the round games in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, ZC are a big prize for shortening the total opening time of the jackpot 19 compared to the round game based on the jackpot ZA. It is a round game in which the opening of the mouth 19 (first opening in this embodiment) is performed. And, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, ZC, compared with the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the opening mode of the big prize opening 19 in the first period in which the branch effect is executed is the same, that is, the big win While making the opening time of the mouth 19 the same, it is possible to set a large number of round games to be consumed within the first period. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, ZC, the number of round games executed outside the first period can be reduced as compared with the big hit game based on the big hit ZA. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, ZC, when the total opening time of the big prize opening 19 is shortened compared with the big hit game based on the big hit ZA outside the first period, the opening time of the big winning opening 19 Since it is possible to reduce the number of round games for opening the big prize opening 19 for shortening the total, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the big hit game.

  (2) In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the number of round games that can be digested can be set larger in the first period and the second period than in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA. For this reason, in this embodiment, even in a case where more round games are digested in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the round game can be digested in the first period and the second period. Therefore, in this embodiment, since it can suppress that the 1st period and the 2nd period become uselessly long, it can suppress getting a player bored.

  (3) In the jackpot game based on the jackpots ZB and ZC, the first opening is performed in at least one round game among the round games executed within the first period. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the first release and the second release are performed in at least one round game among round games executed in the first period. Therefore, at least one round game executed in the first period in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, and among round games executed in the first period in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, ZC It is possible to vary the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 19 in at least one round game.

  (4) In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the first opening and the second opening are performed in at least one round game among round games executed within the first period. That is, in this embodiment, the opening times can be made different for a plurality of times of opening in one round game. For this reason, in this embodiment, the opening aspect of the big prize opening 19 in a round game can be diversified, and the interest with respect to a round game can be improved.

  (5) In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the first opening is performed within the first period and the second period. On the other hand, in the period excluding the first period and the second period, the third opening is performed as the opening of the special winning opening 19. In addition, branch effects can be executed within the first period and the second period. That is, in this embodiment, a branch effect can be executed within the first period and the second period including the first opening. Therefore, even if it is the period when the 1st opening is performed, it can control that the interest with respect to a big hit game falls by giving interest to a branch production.

  (6) In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, in the first period and in the second period, the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and the opening mode of the jackpot 19 are the same, so Opening takes place. Further, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, in the period excluding the first period and the second period, the third opening having a longer opening time than the first opening and the second opening is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, when it is not necessary to make the release mode the same as the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, the open time of the big winning opening 19 can be lengthened. You can improve your interest in games.

  (7) In the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, ZC, more round games in the first period than in the case where the big prize opening 19 is opened multiple times in the round game executed in the first period. Can be digested. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, ZC, the number of round games executed outside the first period can be reduced as compared with the big hit game based on the big hit ZA. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, ZC, the number of round games for performing the first opening can be reduced, and therefore, it is possible to suppress the interest in the big hit game from being lowered.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-You may change suitably the content notified in a branch production. For example, a jackpot game that is not given a probability change state or a variable state is provided, and in a branching effect, any of a big hit game that is given a probability change state or a variable state and a jackpot game that is not given a probability change state or a variable state You may alert | report whether it is a big hit game. In such a case, it is possible to make the player feel that the type of jackpot has been branched due to the branching effect.

  -You may change the production time of a branch production suitably. For example, a branch effect may be executed over the entire first period. In other words, in the present embodiment, the branch effect may be executed over at least a part of the first period and the second period.

  -The content of the branch effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect content of the branch effect may be set to be the same when the big hit ZA is determined, when the big hit ZB is determined, and when the big hit ZC is determined. In such a case, with the end of the first period, a notification effect that notifies the type of jackpot game may be executed. In other words, the branch effect may be a game effect that envys that the type of the big hit game branches.

  In the branch effect, in addition to the display effect using the effect display device 13, a light effect using the decoration lamp SL and a sound effect using the speaker SP may be executed. Further, when an effect different from the display effect using the effect display device 13 is executed as a branch effect, the display effect may not be executed.

  The CPU 31a for effect control may execute a game effect different from the branch effect instead of the branch effect. For example, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not there is a special symbol variation game that is a big hit among the special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended, and executes a predetermined game effect based on the result of the determination. You may let them.

-The prescribed number of times of opening of the special winning opening 19 in the round game may be changed as appropriate. For example, in all round games, the special winning opening 19 may be set to be opened a plurality of times.
When the big hit ZA is determined, the main control CPU 30a may perform control so that the big winning opening 19 that is executed within the first period is opened over a plurality of round games. In addition, when determining the big hits ZB and ZC, the main control CPU 30a performs control such that a plurality of releases of the big winning opening 19 executed within the first period are performed over one round game. May be. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the number of round games executed in the first period is greater when the big hit ZB, ZC is determined than when the big hit ZA is determined. do it. Moreover, you may control similarly about a 2nd period.

  -The opening time of the big winning opening 19 in the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the opening time of the big winning opening 19 in round games other than the third and seventh rounds is longer than the opening time of the big winning opening 19 in the third opening in the third and seventh round games. May be set shorter. In other words, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the total opening time of the big winning opening 19 only needs to be set longer than that in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, ZC.

  -You may change suitably the opening time of the special winning opening 19 in a 1st period. For example, you may set the opening time in the opening | release of the 3 big winning opening 19 performed within a 1st period to be the same or substantially the same. In addition, for example, the opening times for opening the three big winning openings 19 performed within the first period may be set to different times. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is only necessary that the opening mode of the big winning opening 19 executed within the first period is the same in a plurality of types of jackpot games. Moreover, you may change similarly about the opening time of the special winning opening 19 in a 2nd period.

  -The number of times the special winning opening 19 is opened in the first period may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special winning opening 19 may be opened twice in the first period, or may be opened four or more times. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is only necessary to open the special winning opening 19 a plurality of times within the first period. Moreover, you may change similarly about the frequency | count of opening of the special winning opening 19 in a 2nd period.

  -In addition to the 1st period and the 2nd period, you may provide the period which makes the frequency | count of the round game performed differ, making the opening aspect of the big winning opening 19 the same about multiple types of big hit games. Further, the second period may be omitted. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is only necessary to provide at least one period in which the number of round games to be executed is different while the same opening mode of the big prize opening 19 is set for a plurality of types of big hit games.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit ZB, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that all of the round games in the first opening are performed within the first period and the second period, that is, within a specific period. May be. That is, when the big hit ZB is determined, the main control CPU 30a may perform control so as not to perform the round game in which the first opening is performed before the start of the ending effect outside the specific period. In order to control in this way, for example, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, the number of times of opening the big prize opening 19 performed within a specific period may be increased and the number of round games performed within the specific period may be increased. . For example, in order to control in this way, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, a third period may be provided as a specific period in addition to the first period and the second period. For example, in order to control in this way, you may reduce the prescribed | regulated round number in the jackpot game based on jackpot ZB. At this time, the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA may be configured to be the same as the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and the opening mode of the jackpot 19 until the specific period ends. According to this another example, in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, outside the specific period, the round game that does not allow the game ball to substantially enter the big winning opening 19 is not performed. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the big hit game. The jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC may be similarly controlled.

  -The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, you may have the big hit which changed the effect content in a big hit game, the execution mode of a round game, the upper limit number of balls, the game state after the big hit game, etc.

  -You may apply to the game machine which performs a small hit determination (small winning lottery). This small hit determination may be an affirmative determination in the case where the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value set to a value different from the hit determination value. And when affirmative determination is made in the small hit determination, a small hit game that opens the big winning opening 19 may be generated.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of special symbol variation games may be executed. Further, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of special symbol variation games is preferentially executed, executed in a winning order, or a plurality of special symbol variation games are simultaneously executed.

  ・ Variation state (increase in entrance rate) includes shortening the fluctuation time of the regular game, improving the winning probability of the lottery per normal, increasing the total opening time of the open / close door 18, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game It is sufficient that at least one of the shortenings is included.

  The upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is assigned may be different from the upper limit number of times that the variation state is assigned. Further, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is given may be until the next big hit game is generated. Further, for example, the probability variation state or the variation state may not necessarily be given after the big hit game is ended, and the probability variation state or the variation state may be controlled according to the type of the special symbol. Further, for example, control may be performed so that the probability variation state itself or the variation state itself is not provided.

  The main control CPU 30a may store the values of various random numbers acquired in the special symbol input process in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved storages in the storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In this case, the values of various random numbers are shifted every time the special symbol variation game is executed, and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting “1” from the reserved storage number.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a control command that can specify the type of jackpot instead of the special symbol designation command. This control command is a command set for each type of jackpot, and the type of special symbol cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each type of jackpot, the effect control CPU 31a may grasp the type of jackpot based on the variation pattern designation command.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, a plurality of big winning devices may be arranged. In addition, one or both of the passing areas of the big winning device may be configured to branch into a plurality of passing areas through which the game balls that have entered can pass. In such a case, the plurality of passing regions may be defined as a probability changing passage region to which the probability changing state is given and a normal passing region to which the probability changing state is not given.

The presentation control board 31 may be a sub-general control board, and a display control board that specially controls the presentation display device 13 may be provided separately from the presentation control board 31.
-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that uses only special symbols.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 19 ... Grand prize opening (special entrance), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (win type determination means, hit game control means), 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU (specific Production control means).

Claims (5)

If the result of the hit determination is positive, the winning game is generated after the winning display result is derived in the symbol variation game. During the winning game, there is a round game that opens the special entrance. In the gaming machine to be performed,
A hit type determining means for determining a hit type when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative;
A winning game control means for performing control for generating the winning game based on the hit determined by the hit type determining means;
Specific production control means capable of performing a specific production during the winning game, and
The hit includes a first hit and a second hit that cause a hit game with the same number set as the upper limit of the round game,
In the hit game based on the first hit, compared to the hit game based on the second hit, the total opening time of the special entrance is set longer.
The specific effect control means controls to execute the specific effect within a predetermined specific period when the first hit is determined and when the second hit is determined. ,
The hit game control means includes
When the first hit is determined and when the second hit is determined, the special entrance is opened in the same or substantially the same opening manner within the specific period. Control
When the first hit is determined, the special entrance is opened during the first round of games within the specific period.
When the second winning is determined, the special entrance is opened over the second number of round games larger than the first number within the specific period. A gaming machine characterized by that.   The hit game control means controls the special entrance so that the specific period is provided a plurality of times in the hit game based on the first hit and the hit game based on the second hit. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The opening mode of the special entrance during the specific period includes a first opening for opening the special entrance for a first time and opening the special entrance for a second time longer than the first time. And a second opening that allows
The hit game control means includes
When the first winning is determined, the control is performed so that the first opening and the second opening are performed in at least one round game among the round games executed within the specific period. ,
2. The control according to claim 1, wherein when the second winning is determined, control is performed so that the first release is performed in at least one round game among round games executed within the specific period. Or the gaming machine according to claim 2. The winning game based on the first hit includes a round game in which the special entrance is opened for the predetermined number of times, and a round game in which the special entrance is opened once,
The hit game control means controls the special game entrance to be opened over the second time or more in a round game in which the special game entrance is opened once when the first game is determined. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein:   The hit game control means controls the special entrance to be opened once in each round game executed within the specific period when the second hit is determined. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.