JP2016073345A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for facilitating a player to play a variation game in a more advantageous state when the state is improved in a ball entry rate improving state.SOLUTION: In the case opening/closing blades bring a second startup winning hole into an open state during a jackpot game for establishing variably short state when a second reservation memory number does not exist, a performance controlling CPU can control a performance display device that can be controlled to execute an opening report performance, in which opening/closing blades bring the second initiation winning hole into an open state. In the case, therefore, a transfer occurs from an ordinary state (non-variably short state) to a variably short state, a game ball is brought into the second initiation winning hole so that a second reservation memory number can be stored. Specifically, just after the transfer to the variably short state, it is possible to enhance the probability that the second variation game is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, when a symbol variation game for variably displaying multiple types of symbols is executed and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, An advantageous jackpot game is given.

  Among such pachinko gaming machines, as shown in Patent Document 1, there are two types of starting winning ports, and a symbol variation game is executed for each starting winning port. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the second is easier to win in the variable speed state (the improved entrance rate state) as compared to the case where the first symbol variation game based on winning in the first start winning opening is a big hit. In the case of a big win in the second symbol variation game based on the winning at the starting winning opening, a more advantageous state was given to the player. For this reason, when the variable state is entered and the second symbol variation game is executed, the player wishes to win a bigger game than the first symbol variation game and concentrates on the game.

JP 2012-11022 A

  By the way, when shifting from the non-changeable state to the changed state, it is not always possible to immediately win the game ball at the second start winning opening. For this reason, the first symbol variation game that has been held during that time may be executed. When the first symbol variation game is executed in spite of the fact that the second symbol variation game is easy to be executed in this way, the player is not happy. That is, the first symbol variation game is executed. In some cases, the user may feel that the number of times of change has been lost.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for a player to execute a variable game in a state that is more advantageous to the player when shifting to an improved entrance rate.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems is a gaming machine that is used when a winning game is won, and in the gaming machine in which a winning game is performed, first gaming detection means for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the first start winning opening, 2 a second entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start winning opening, an opening / closing means for opening and closing the second start winning opening, and the first entry detecting means for detecting a game ball In this case, the first hold storage means that can update and store the first hold memory number indicating the number of executions of the first variable game that is held, and the second entrance detection means detects the game ball. In the case where the second reserved memory number that can update and store the second reserved memory number indicating the number of executions of the second variable game being held, and the second reserved memory number are stored. Determines whether the second floating game is a win and stores the first reserved memory number If the hit determination means for determining whether or not the first fluctuation game is a win, and the hit determination means determines that the first fluctuation game or the second fluctuation game is a win, A winning game execution means for executing a winning game determined from a plurality of types of winning games, and when the winning game is given, a winning rate at which the second incoming ball detecting means is likely to detect a gaming ball. The entrance rate improving state providing means capable of providing an improved state, and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means so as to execute various game effects, wherein the hit determining means is a first variation game. The determination relating to the second variable game is prioritized over the determination relating to, and the winning game execution means wins the second variable game as compared to the case where the first variable game is won. In case, to the player It is configured so that a winning game can be easily determined, and the effect control means is configured such that when the second reserved memory number is not stored up to the upper limit during the winning game for providing the improved entrance rate, the opening / closing means The gist of the invention is that when the second start winning opening is in the open state, the opening / closing means can be controlled to cause the effect executing means to execute an opening notification effect informing that the second starting winning opening is in the open state. To do.

  In the above gaming machine, when a game ball enters a bonus granting port that can be in an open state during a hit game, a probability change state is given in which the probability that the hit determination means determines that it is a hit is higher than the normal probability. Providing a probable change providing means, wherein the effect control means provides an opening notification effect for notifying that the second start winning opening is opened when the bonus granting opening is open during a winning game. It may not be executed.

  In the above gaming machine, the timing at which the bonus granting port is opened and the period during which the bonus granting port is open are determined in advance according to the type of the winning game, and the effect control means opens the bonus granting port during the winning game. Before entering the state, the execution probability of the opening notification effect for notifying that the second start winning port is in the open state may be changed according to the period in which the privilege granting port is in the open state.

  In the above gaming machine, the effect control means is configured to execute a hit game notification effect for notifying the content of the assigned hit game during the hit game, and during the hit game notification effect, The opening notification effect for notifying that the start winning opening is in the open state may not be executed, or may be made difficult to execute compared to when the winning game notification effect is not executed.

In the gaming machine, the effect control means may change the ease of execution of the opening notification effect based on the type of winning game before the winning game notification effect is executed.
In the above gaming machine, the effect control means may make it easier to execute the opening notification effect when the period during which the second start winning opening is in the open state is longer than when it is shorter.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make it easier for a player to execute a variable game in a state that is more advantageous when shifting to an improved entrance rate state.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows a discharge passage and a privilege provision opening. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a specification. The figure which shows the content (spec) of the jackpot game provided when the 1st change game becomes a jackpot. The figure which shows the content (spec) of the jackpot game provided when the 1st change game becomes a jackpot. The figure which shows the content (spec) of the jackpot game provided when the 2nd fluctuation game becomes a jackpot. The figure which shows the opening / closing timing of a privilege provision port. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows the flow of opening notification effect execution processing. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram of the production | presentation display apparatus which shows the production | presentation aspect of an open | release alerting production.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as “first variable game”. The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 select and select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first variable game and the second variable game are performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are not of the same type, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column of the effect display device 13 along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the variation game is started. When the variable game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle symbol) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 13. ), The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 corresponds to a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the effect display device 13, a first start winning device 15 having a first start winning port 14 into which a game ball can be always inserted is disposed. Further, the first start winning device 15 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 as a first entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14. When the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, the start condition for the first variable game can be established. In addition, when a first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are established.

  Further, a second start winning device 17 having a second start winning port 16 into which a game ball can enter is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 13. In addition, the second start winning device 17 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 as a second ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 16. When the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, the start condition for the second variable game can be established. In addition, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls are satisfied.

  The second start winning device 17 is provided with an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 18 that opens and closes by an actuator ACT1 such as a solenoid or a motor. The second start winning opening 16 is always closed with the open / close blade 18 closed. In a state where the opening / closing blade 18 is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is established, the opening / closing blade 18 is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times, and the second start winning opening 16 is opened. In a state where the opening / closing blade 18 is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter). For this reason, the opening / closing blade 18 serves as an opening / closing means for opening and closing the second start winning prize opening 16.

  In addition, a first grand prize winning device 20 having a first grand prize winning opening (upper university winning prize opening) 19 into which a game ball can be entered is located at the lower right of the effect display device 13 (below the second start winning prize opening 16). Is provided. In addition, the first grand prize device 20 is provided with a first count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize port 19. When the first count sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 19, a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  The first grand prize winning device 20 is provided with a first grand prize winning door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator ACT2 such as a solenoid or a motor. The first big prize opening 19 is always closed with the first big prize opening door 21 being closed. When the jackpot game is awarded, the first jackpot door 21 is opened at a predetermined timing according to the type of the jackpot game given, and the first jackpot 19 is opened. Sphere entry is allowed.

  The first grand prize opening door 21 pivots in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board YB to open the first big prize opening 19, and when opened, below the first big prize opening 19, The game ball is fixed perpendicular to the game board YB, receives the game ball flowing down the game board YB, and guides it to the first grand prize winning port 19.

  In addition, a second large prize opening 22 (a second large prize winning opening) 22 is provided at the lower left of the first big winning opening 19 (to the right of the first start winning opening 14). A winning device 23 is provided. Further, the second grand prize device 23 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize port 22. When the second count sensor SE4 detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 22, a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls is established.

  Further, the second grand prize winning device 23 is provided with a second grand prize winning door 24 that opens and closes by actuation of an actuator ACT3 such as a solenoid or a motor. The second big prize opening 22 is always closed with the second big prize opening door 24 closed. When the big hit game is awarded, the second big prize opening door 24 is opened at a predetermined timing according to the kind of the big hit game, and the second big prize opening 22 is opened. Sphere entry is allowed.

  The second grand prize opening door 24 rotates in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board YB to open the second big prize opening 22, and when opened, below the second big prize opening 22, The game ball is fixed perpendicular to the game board YB, receives the game ball flowing down the game board YB, and guides it to the second grand prize winning port 22.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the second big prize opening 22 is formed to extend in the vertical direction and communicates with a discharge passage 25 that communicates with the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In other words, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 22 passes through the discharge passage 25.

  And as shown in FIG. 2, the privilege provision port 26 is provided in the side of the middle of this discharge passage 25. As shown in FIG. The privilege granting port 26 is provided with a sorting shutter 26a that opens and closes by actuation of an actuator ACT4 such as a solenoid or a motor. And the privilege provision port 26 is always closed with the sorting shutter 26a being closed.

  When the jackpot game is awarded, the sorting shutter 26a is opened at a predetermined timing according to the type of the jackpot game given, the privilege granting port 26 is opened, and passes through the discharge passage 25 by the opening. Entering game balls is allowed. In other words, when the second grand prize winning port 22 and the privilege granting port 26 are opened, a game ball can be entered into the privilege granting port 26. When the sorting shutter 26a is in the open state, it receives a game ball flowing in the discharge passage 25 and guides it to the privilege grant port 26 at a predetermined angle (for example, 45 degrees) with respect to the discharge passage 25. Open. The discharge passage 25 communicates with the branch passage 26b through the privilege grant port 26, and the game ball that has entered the privilege grant port 26 passes through the branch passage 26b and is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. It has come to be. That is, the discharge passage 25 is branched to the branch passage 26b.

  And in this privilege grant port 26 (inside the branch passage 26b), the privilege sensor SE5 which detects the game ball which entered the privilege grant port 26 is provided. When a game ball is detected by the privilege sensor SE5, a privilege to be described later is given.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the game board YB is provided with a first hold display device 27a. The first hold display device 27a indicates the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 27a enters the first start winning opening 14 to satisfy the start condition of the first variable game, while the execution condition of the first variable game is still satisfied. This indicates the number of first variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they are not performed, so-called the number of stored start suspensions (hereinafter, the first number of retained storages).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board YB is provided with a second hold display device 27b. The second hold display device 27b indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 27b enters the second start winning opening 16 to satisfy the start condition of the second variable game, while the execution condition of the second variable game is still satisfied. This indicates the number of second variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they are not performed, so-called the number of stored starting suspensions (hereinafter, the second number of retained storages).

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 28 is disposed on the lower left side of the game board YB. In this normal symbol display device 28, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "general symbol") using a normal symbol that derives one common symbol by fluctuating a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "common symbols"). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 28 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  An operation gate 29 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 13. The operation gate 29 is provided with a gate sensor SE6 that detects a winning (passed) game ball. When the operation gate 29 detects the game ball (detects passage), the start condition of the usual game can be established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 18 of the second start winning opening 16 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 16). It is a production that is called. If the lottery result of the usual game is a normal win and a game is given per universal figure, the opening / closing blade 18 is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the game ball can be won. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 by opening the opening and closing blades 18, and the player can easily start the second variable game start condition and the winning ball. You can get a chance to win.

  Note that the game nails arranged on the game board YB are arranged such that, when a game ball flows through the predetermined first flow path X, a part of the game ball is guided to the first start winning opening 14. An obstacle such as the first start winning opening 14 is arranged. That is, a part of the game ball passing the left side of the effect display device 13 is guided to the first start winning opening 14 by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. In addition, when a game ball flows through a predetermined second flow down path Y different from the first flow down path X, a part of the game ball is a second start winning opening 16, a first big winning opening 19, Obstacles such as game nails arranged on the game board YB, the second start winning port 16, the first grand winning port 19, and the second grand winning port so as to be guided to the two large winning ports 22 and the operation gate 29 22 and an operating gate 29 are arranged. That is, when a part of the game ball passing through the right side of the effect display device 13 flows down the game board YB, the second start winning opening 16 and the first grand prize winning opening are caused by the game nails arranged on the game board YB. 19, guided to the second grand prize opening 22 and the operation gate 29.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, when a game ball enters the bonus granting port 26, a probability change state as a bonus is given after the jackpot game ends.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the lottery per normal map is won, the opening time of the open / close blades 18 based on the fact that one lottery per lot is won is longer than in the non-variable state. Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In this embodiment, the variable state is provided until a variable end condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, until the next big hit game is provided or a predetermined number of variable games are executed). The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 18 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 16 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a state in which the ball entering rate to the second start winning opening 16 of the game ball is improved than usual is given. It should be noted that the shortened state (entrance rate improved state) can be imparted even during the probable state.

  Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described. This jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 19 or the second big prize opening 22 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During a single round game, the first grand prize opening 19 or the second big prize opening 22 is opened and closed in a prescribed opening and closing mode unless the upper limit number of game balls are won. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  Further, when the second grand prize winning port 22 is opened, the privilege granting port 26 may be opened. For this reason, when the 2nd big winning opening 22 is opened, a game ball can be made to enter into the privilege grant opening 26, and the chance that a probable change state is provided can be obtained.

  In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
3 to 6 show specifications. In FIG. 3A, “big hit probability (normal state)” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (big hit lottery) in the uncertain change state (that is, the normal state). The “big hit probability (probability variation state)” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (big hit lottery) in the probability variation state. Further, “when the start sensor is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, and “when the count sensor is detected” indicates the first count sensor SE3 or This indicates the number of payout prize balls when the second count sensor SE4 detects a game ball. The “upper limit number of balls entered in a big hit game” indicates the number of balls that can be entered in one round game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the “ordinary hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the normal hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-variable state) and the normal hit determination (lottery) in the variable state. The winning probabilities are shown respectively. The “ordinary symbol variation time” indicates the variation time of the regular game in the normal state and the variation time of the regular game in the variable state. Further, the “opening / closing blade opening mode” means that the time (maximum time) during which the opening / closing blade 18 is open in the normal hit game and the number of times it is opened are the normal state (non-variable state) and the variable state. Each state is shown. The “upper limit number of balls entered in the game per ordinary game” indicates the upper limit number of game balls that can be entered into the second start sensor SE2 in the game per ordinary game.

  In addition, in FIGS. 4 to 5, specifications relating to the jackpot game given when winning the jackpot determination in the first variable game are shown. FIG. 6 shows a spec relating to a jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot determination in the second variable game is won. In FIG. 4 to FIG. 6, “big hit symbol (type of big hit game)” indicates the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game is indicated by the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol). For example, the name of the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol ZA is stopped and displayed is indicated as jackpot ZA. Similarly, the names of jackpot games that are given when the jackpot symbols ZB to ZH are stopped and displayed are jackpots ZB to ZH, respectively. Similarly, the names of jackpot games given when the jackpot symbols Za and Zb are stopped and displayed are indicated as jackpots Za and Zb, respectively.

  “Ratio” indicates the ratio at which each big hit game is awarded. The “game state at the time of winning” indicates the presence / absence of a probable change state and the presence / absence of a change state when winning a big hit. In this embodiment, when the probability variation state and the variation state are not assigned, “low accuracy + no variation” is indicated, and when the probability variation state is not imparted and the variation state is imparted, “low “Accuracy + variation present” is indicated, and when the probability variation state and the variation state are given, “high accuracy + variation present” is indicated. In the present embodiment, there is no state in which the probability change state is given and the change state is not given.

  The “specified R number” indicates the number of round games in one big hit game. Further, “entering the privilege granting port” indicates whether or not a game ball has entered the privilege granting port 26 during the big hit game (that is, whether or not it has been detected by the privilege sensor SE5). The “probability change state after winning” indicates whether or not the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the privilege grant port 26, the probability variation state is granted until the variable game is executed 120 times.

  The “number of times of change after hit” indicates how long the change state given after the big hit game ends. Note that “120 times” indicates that the game is given until the number of times the variable game is executed. In addition, “100 times” indicates that the game is given until the number of times of the variable game is executed. In the present embodiment, when a big hit game is awarded, a variable state is always given.

  “OP” indicates an opening time, and “ED” indicates an ending time. The “opening pattern” indicates the type and opening time of the big prize opening opened during the big hit game for each round game.

  For example, in FIG. 4, the big hit ZA opening pattern indicates that the first big winning opening 19 is opened for 25 seconds in the round game of the first to third rounds. The opening pattern of the big hit ZA indicates that the second big winning opening 22 is opened for 25 seconds in the round game of the fourth round. The opening pattern of the big hit ZA indicates that the first big winning opening 19 is opened for 25 seconds in the round games of the fifth to seventh rounds. The opening pattern of the big hit ZA indicates that the first big winning opening 19 is opened for 0.04 seconds in the round game of the 8th to 14th rounds. In each jackpot game, after the first big prize opening 19 or the second big prize opening 22 is opened, an interval time for closing the first big prize opening 19 and the second big prize opening 22 is prepared. .

  Similarly, for example, the opening pattern of jackpot ZB indicates that the first big winning opening 19 is opened for 25 seconds in the round game of the first to third rounds. The big hit ZB opening pattern indicates that in the round game of the fourth round, the second big prize opening 22 is opened for 0.04 seconds, then closed for 8 seconds, and then opened for 25 seconds. The opening pattern of the big hit ZB indicates that the first big winning opening 19 is opened for 25 seconds in the round game of the fifth to seventh rounds. The opening pattern of the big hit ZB indicates that the first big winning opening 19 is opened for 0.04 seconds in the round game of the 8th to 14th rounds.

  FIG. 7 shows the timing at which the privilege grant port 26 is opened and closed in the fourth round game of each jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 7, in the round game of the fourth round, the privilege grant opening 26 is opened for 0.04 seconds, then closed for 2 seconds, and then opened for 25 seconds. In addition, when the end condition of the round game of the fourth round is satisfied (that is, when the upper limit number of game balls entered or when the second big prize opening 22 is opened and closed in a prescribed opening / closing manner), Since the round game of the 4th round is ended, it is ended halfway and closed.

  And since the time when the privilege grant opening 26 is first opened in the fourth round is extremely short (0.04 seconds), the possibility of entering during this time is low. For this reason, in the big hit game (for example, big hit ZC, big hit ZG, big hit ZH) in which the second round winning opening 22 is opened for 0.04 seconds and the round game of the fourth round is finished, for example, the bonus grant opening The possibility that a game ball enters 26 is low. On the other hand, since the time when the privilege grant opening 26 is opened for the second time is extremely long (25 seconds), the possibility of entering the ball during this time is high. For this reason, in the big hit game in which the second big winning opening 22 is opened for 25 seconds, there is a high possibility that a game ball will enter the privilege grant opening 26.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 13 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, and a privilege sensor SE5 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Actuators ACT1 to ACT4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, the gate sensor SE6, the first hold display device 27a, and the second hold display device 27b are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A normal symbol display device 28 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify the content of the variation game (such as whether or not a big hit) from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a deviation fluctuation pattern that specifies a deviation effect. Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed. The outlier effect is an effect in which the fluctuating game is developed so as to finally stop and display the off symbol combination.

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

  The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main 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 a variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers, and normal hit determination random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot game). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are different for each classification of the out-of-range variation pattern and the big hit variation pattern. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit lottery. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, 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 10. 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. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag indicating whether or not the variable speed state (entrance rate improvement 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. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball is input. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a specifies the first hold storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c, and specifies the specified first hold storage number. Is determined to be less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the first variable game, and the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it can be recognized that it is a random value related to the first variable game and its acquisition order. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the first reserved storage number based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a then controls the first hold display device 27a to display the updated first hold memory number when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the first hold memory number changes. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a specifies the second hold storage number based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c, and specifies the specified second hold storage number. Is determined to be less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game, and stores the predetermined values in the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in the storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the second variable game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the second reserved storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). Then, when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the second reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reserved display device 27b to display the updated second reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball and the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. As a result, information (random value or the like) for executing the first variable game is stored. Similarly, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied, and the second Information (random number value etc.) for executing the variable game is stored.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” when the big hit game or the symbol variation game is not being executed.

  When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the first number of stored memories> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the predetermined memory of the main control RAM 30c is stored. A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the area. In the present embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, when the second reserved memory number = 0 and the first reserved memory number> 0 (that is, The execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied when there is no second variation game that is suspended and there is a first variation game that is suspended.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first reserved display device 27a so as to represent the first reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the probability variation state is given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state (that is, the winning is made with high probability). When the probability variation state is not given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands for the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). In the case of the second variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The change pattern designation command also instructs information on which of the first change game and the second change game is executed. At the same time as the output of the variation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game) so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Control. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot game can be specified, so the special symbol designation command is also a hit category designation command for designating the type of bonus game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a sends the off symbol to the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game). To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number> 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the second variation game is executed to the special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set. In the present embodiment, neither the big hit game nor the variable game is being executed, and when the second reserved memory number> 0 (that is, when there is a second variable game whose execution is reserved). ), The execution condition of the second variable game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among random number values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the second variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the second variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 27b so as to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number.

Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description thereof is omitted.
By executing such a special symbol start process, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are stored, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second variable game. Run. Then, when a big win is won in the second variable game, unlike the first variable game, a big hit game with a large number of substantial round games that can be expected to win a prize ball is likely to be awarded. As a result, when a big hit is achieved in the second variable game, it is possible to expect a prize ball to be obtained more than in the first variable game. Therefore, it is likely to be more advantageous for the player when the normal hit game is given.

  As described above, when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, the main control RAM 30c of the present embodiment updates and stores the first reserved memory number indicating the number of executions of the first variable game that is being held. It becomes the 1st holding | maintenance memory | storage means which can do. Further, the main control RAM 30c can update and store the second reserved memory number indicating the number of executions of the second variable game that is reserved when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball. 2 It becomes a reservation storage means. When the second reserved memory number is stored, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second variable game is a big hit, and when the first reserved memory number is stored, the first control stored number is stored. This is a hit judging means for judging whether or not the variable game is a big hit.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the effect control board 31 ( A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the first big prize opening 19 and the second big prize opening 22 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a waits until the upper limit number of game balls enter or until the main control CPU 30a opens or closes in a predetermined opening manner predetermined for each round game. Open and close the second grand prize opening 22. The main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the privilege grant port 26 in the round game of the fourth round. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the first grand prize opening 19 and the second big prize opening 22 in a specified opening / closing mode (or after the upper limit number of game balls have entered), and then plays a round game. finish. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to grant a certain change state depending on whether or not a game ball has entered the privilege grant port 26 (that is, whether or not it has been detected by the privilege sensor SE5). To decide. When a game ball enters the privilege grant port 26, the main control CPU 30a determines to give a probability variation state, and sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the main probability variation flag.

  Further, when assigning the probability variation state, the main control CPU 30a determines the probability variation number to which the probability variation state is imparted, and sets the value to the main probability variation count flag. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets “120 times” as the main probability variation count flag. The main probability variation number flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, and the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main probability variation flag.

  The main control CPU 30a once resets the values of the main probability variation flag and the main probability variation count flag when the big hit game is awarded. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines that the probability variation state is not provided when the game ball is not entered in the privilege grant port 26.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a determines to give the variable speed state (the improved entrance rate state). Then, 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 determines the number of times of change to give the change state according to whether or not a game ball has entered the privilege grant port 26, and sets the value to the main operation number flag. Specifically, when a game ball enters the privilege grant port 26, the main control CPU 30a sets “120 times” as the main operation number flag, and no game ball enters the privilege grant port 26. In this case, “100 times” is set in the main operation frequency flag.

  The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when a game ball enters the privilege granting port 26 during the big hit game (when the game ball is detected by the privilege sensor SE5), the main control CPU 30a gives a control command (privilege notification command) to that effect. Output.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment determines that the first variation game or the second variation game is a hit (big hit), the hit determined from a plurality of types of hit games (big hit games). It becomes a game execution means for executing the game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a is awarded a winning game, the entrance rate that can provide the second start sensor SE2 with a shortened state (entrance rate improved state) in which a game ball is easily detected. It becomes an improvement state provision means. Further, it can be said that the main control CPU 30a preferentially performs the determination related to the second variable game over the determination related to the first variable game. As shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a is more advantageous to the player when the second variable game is won than when the first variable game is won. It can be said that it is easy to decide a game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a has a probability variation state in which the probability that the hit determination means determines that the hit is determined to be high from the normal probability when the game ball enters the bonus granting port that can be in an open state during the hit game. This is a probability change granting means for granting.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described. The normal symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.
The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 29. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a gate detection signal output when the gate sensor SE6 detects a game ball is input. If this determination result is negative, the normal symbol input process is terminated. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of a random number for normal hit determination used for the normal hit determination for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal hit, and uses this value as the value. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a normal game is being played and whether or not a normal hit game is being played. When the determination result is affirmative (when the normal game is being played or the normal hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when this determination result is negative (when the game is not a regular game and is not a normal winning game), the main control CPU 30a is a normal hit determining random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Get the value of.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for normal hit determination matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  When the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (in the case of normal hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is negative (in the case of losing), the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol losing symbol as the final stop symbol displayed as a fixed stop display on the normal symbol display device 28.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a determines a usual map fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time of the usual game. The normal map fluctuation pattern is given a normal map fluctuation pattern for the normal state that is determined in the normal state where the entrance rate improvement state (shortening state) is not given, and the entrance rate improvement state (shortening state). It is categorized into a common pattern variation pattern for the variable state determined when Therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal variation pattern according to the presence or absence of the variable state.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol (ordinary symbol) executes various processes related to the general game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 28 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined regular symbol variation pattern. The display content of 28 is controlled.

When the normal hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the end of the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main control CPU 30a controls to open and close the open / close blade 18 in the open / close mode for the variable state when the variable state is given when the usual game is over. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls to open and close the open / close blade 18 in the normal state open / close mode when the variable game state is not given when the usual game is finished.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a ends the normal hit game when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 5 balls) has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the opening, and the opening / closing blade 18 is controlled to be closed. Similarly, even if the main control CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, when the upper limit number of game balls enter, the main control CPU 30a controls to end the normal hit game and close the open / close blade 18.

  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 a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative design to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 based on the final stop design designated by the special design designating command. That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the 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 a loss symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of loss.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the representation display device 13 to execute the variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  When the bonus control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the sub-probability variation flag. Further, when the bonus control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets “120 times” as the sub-probability variable number flag. The sub-probability variation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, and the effect control CPU 31a resets the value of the sub-probability variation flag. The effect control CPU 31a temporarily resets the value of the sub-probability change flag and the sub-probability change count flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a ends the big hit game, a value indicating that the variable state is given to the auxiliary action flag is set. In addition, when the privilege notification command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets “120 times” as the secondary operation frequency flag, and when the privilege notification command is not input, sets “100 times” as the secondary operation frequency flag. To do.

  The sub-operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed, and when it becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a resets the value of the sub-operation flag. The effect control CPU 31a once resets the values of the sub-operation flag and the sub-operation count flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  In the present embodiment, during the big hit game, when there is no second reserved memory number (when the second reserved memory number = “0”), when the normal game is won, that is, the opening / closing blade 18 is In the open state, when the second start winning opening 16 is opened, an opening notification effect for notifying that the second starting winning opening 16 is opened is configured to be executable. This will be described in detail below.

A process for executing the opening notification effect will be described.
First, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described. The main control CPU 30a outputs a normal hit notification command for notifying that the normal hit is obtained when the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (when the normal hit is obtained).

Next, based on FIG. 9, an opening notification effect execution process for the effect control CPU 31a to execute an opening notification effect will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit game is being played (step S101). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the opening notification effect execution process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a normal hit notification command has been input (step S102). When this determination result is negative, the opening notification effect execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S102 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the opening effect is being performed (step S103). When the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to execute the opening notification effect at a predetermined timing (step S104). It should be noted that the predetermined timing is the time from when the release notification effect is executed until the normal hit game is executed (the opening / closing blade 18 is in the open state) after the game ball is fired, The timing is set to be sufficiently longer than the time required to reach 16.

  If the determination result in step S103 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first to third round games are being played (step S105). When the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a performs an execution lottery as to whether or not to execute the opening notification effect (step S106). At this time, the winning probabilities differ depending on the type of the big hit game. Specifically, in the case of a big hit game in which the second big prize opening 22 is in the open state in the fourth round (that is, a big hit game in which a game ball can easily enter the privilege grant opening 26), Winning with a higher probability than in the case of a big hit game in which the two big winning openings 22 are in the open state (that is, a big hit game in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the privilege grant opening 26). That is, in the case of big hits ZA, ZB, ZD, ZE, ZF, Za, Zb, the winning is won with higher probability than in the case of big hits ZC, ZG, ZH. Therefore, during the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that the second start winning port 16 is opened before the privilege grant port 26 is opened before the privilege grant port 26 is opened. It can be said that the execution probability of the open notification effect to be notified is changed.

  When the determination result in step S106 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S104 and controls the effect display device 13 so as to execute the opening notification effect at a predetermined timing.

  When the determination result in step S105 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the fourth round game is being played (step S107). When this determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the opening notification effect executing process.

  When the determination result in step S107 is negative, that is, in the case of the fifth round or later (including during the ending effect), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S104 so as to execute the opening notification effect at a predetermined timing. The effect display device 13 is controlled.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a serves as effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so as to execute various game effects. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, during the big hit game in which the effect control CPU 31a gives the variable state, when the second reserved memory number is not stored up to the upper limit (when “0” in the present embodiment). When the opening / closing blade 18 opens the second start winning opening 16, an opening notification effect for notifying that the opening / closing blade 18 opens the second starting winning port 16 is displayed on the effect display device 13 (effect executing means). It can be said that it can be controlled to execute. The effect control CPU 31a does not execute the release notification effect during the fourth round game, so when the bonus granting port 26 is in the open state during the big hit game, the second start winning port 16 is opened. It can be said that the opening notification effect for notifying that the state is reached is not executed. In this embodiment, in order for privilege grant mouth 26 to be in an open state, it is necessary for 2nd big prize opening 22 to also be in an open state. Therefore, it can be said that the timing when the privilege grant opening 26 is opened and the period during which the bonus granting port 26 is opened are determined in advance depending on the type of jackpot game.

Next, based on FIG. 10, an effect mode and an action of the opening notification effect will be described.
In FIG. 10, a description will be given assuming that a normal hit game is made during the opening effect (the opening and closing blades 18 are in the open state). Further, the description will be made assuming that the second reserved storage number does not exist.

As shown in FIG. 10A, in the effect display device 13, when the big hit game is started, the opening effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the normal game is executed by passing through the operation gate 29 and the normal winning game is determined, the effect display device 13 displays an opening notification effect during the opening effect. Executed. At this time, an image YG instructing the launching intensity of the game ball is also displayed so that the game ball flows down along the second flow path Y. The image YG is an image YG of an arrow pointing to the right side so as to fire a game ball toward the right side of the effect display device 13.

  Thereby, even if the player is in the opening effect that does not normally fire the game ball, the game ball can be fired so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 according to the release notification effect. it can.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the opening / closing blade 18 opens the second start winning opening 16 when the second reserved memory number does not exist during the big hit game that gives the variable state, the effect control CPU 31a opens / closes the opening / closing blade It can be controlled to cause the effect display device 13 to execute an opening notification effect in which 18 indicates that the second start winning opening 16 is opened. For this reason, even when shifting from the normal state (non-variable state) to the variable state, it is possible to cause the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 and to store the second reserved memory number. Become. That is, it is possible to increase the possibility that the second variable game is executed immediately after the shift to the variable state. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the first variation game is executed despite the fact that the second variation game is easy to be executed, and the player does not use the first variation game. It is possible to reduce the possibility of losing the number of times of change by the amount of game execution. As described above, when changing to the variable state, it is possible to make it easier to execute the variable game in a more advantageous state for the player than when the release notification effect is not executed.

  (2) The effect control CPU 31a does not execute the release notification effect when the bonus granting port 26 is in the open state during the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the release notification effect in the round game of the fourth round. Since the period during which the privilege grant opening 26 is in the open state is a chance to obtain a probable change state, the period during which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16 in the open state (ordinary game) It is a period that is more important to the player than. For this reason, during the period in which the privilege granting port 26 is in the open state (during the fourth round game), whether or not the game ball is inserted into the privilege granting port 26 without executing the release notification effect. Concentrated and improved the fun of the game.

  (3) The period during which the privilege grant opening 26 is in the open state is a period that is noticed by the player. Therefore, during the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that the second start winning opening 16 is opened before the privilege granting port 26 is opened before the bonus granting port 26 is opened. The execution probability of the open notification effect to be notified is changed. That is, in the round games of the first to third rounds, when the game control ball 31 is a big hit game in which the game ball can easily enter the privilege granting port 26, it is difficult for the game control ball 31 to enter the privilege granting port 26. The opening notification effect is executed with a higher probability than in the case of a big hit game. For this reason, the period during which the privilege grant opening is in an open state can be predicted based on the execution probability of the opening notification effect, and attention can be paid to the opening notification effect. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of a big hit becomes high, and therefore, the second reserved memory number may be stored immediately after the big hit game (that is, the second number from the start of the variable state). It is more important to be able to run a variable game. This is because a variable game is won with high probability. For this reason, when the time for which the privilege granting port 26 is in the open state is long and there is a high possibility that a game ball will enter the privilege granting port 26 (when there is a high possibility that the privilege granting state will be changed), the privilege granting port 26 opens. Even before entering the state, the opening notification effect is executed with a high probability so that the player can easily execute the variable game in a more advantageous state.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit ZA and the big hit ZD are executed with the same effect content until the fourth round game. Specifically, the opening / closing modes of the first grand prize winning port 19 and the second grand prize winning port 22 are the same, and the contents of the game effects to be executed by the effect execution means such as the effect display device 13 are also the same. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the first big winning opening 19 is opened in a long game (25 seconds open) in round games after the fifth round from the appearance of the big hit game. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a continuous effect that informs whether there is a round game that is long open in the round game after the fifth round between the fourth and fifth rounds. Therefore, it can be said that the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a continuation effect as a hit game notification effect for notifying the contents of the assigned big hit game during the big hit game. Here, the content of the big hit game is the content as to whether or not there is a round game that becomes long open in the round games after the fifth round.

  When the big hit ZA is executed (that is, when the first big winning opening 19 is opened long in the 5th to 7th rounds), the effect control CPU 31a performs the round game after the 5th round. The continuation effect that there is a round game that is long open is executed. On the other hand, when the big hit ZD is executed (that is, when the first big winning opening 19 is not opened long after the fifth round), the effect control CPU 31a is long in the round game after the fifth round. A continuation effect that there is no open round game is executed.

  Similarly, the big hit ZB and the big hit ZE are executed with the same contents until the fourth round game. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a continuous effect between the fourth and fifth rounds. Then, when the big hit ZB is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes a continuous effect to the effect that there is a round game that is long open in the round games after the fifth round. On the other hand, when the big hit ZE is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes a continuous effect to the effect that there is no round game that is long open in the fifth and subsequent round games.

  Similarly, the big hit ZC and the big hit ZG are executed with the same contents until the fourth round game. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a continuous effect between the fourth and fifth rounds. Then, when the big hit ZC is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes a continuous effect indicating that there is a round game that is long open in the fifth and subsequent round games. On the other hand, when the big hit ZG is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes a continuous effect indicating that there is no round game that is long open in the round games after the fifth round.

  Similarly, the big hit Za and the big hit Zb are executed with the same contents until the fourth round game. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute the continuous effect at the end of the round game of the fourth round. When the big hit Za is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a causes a continuous effect to indicate that there is a round game that is long open in the fifth and subsequent round games. On the other hand, when the big hit Zb is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes a continuous effect indicating that there is no round game that is long open in the round games after the fifth round.

  In the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a is configured not to execute the opening notification effect while the continuous effect is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the opening notification effect for notifying that the second start winning opening 16 is in the open state during the continuous effect.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of the first embodiment.
(4) During the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether there is a round game that is long open in round games after the fifth round as a hit game notification effect for notifying the contents of the awarded hit game. It is comprised so that the continuous production which alert | reports may be performed. Then, during the continuation effect, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the release notification effect for notifying that the second start winning opening 16 is in the open state. The contents of the jackpot game are likely to be directly related to the way of future games, and the attention of the player is high. That is, when a round game that is long open is performed, it is necessary to fire a game ball, and attention is high in the content of the continuation effect. For this reason, while the continuous effect for notifying the contents of the jackpot game is being executed, the opening notification effect for notifying that the second start winning opening 16 that is less likely to attract attention to the contents of the jackpot game is opened. So as not to disturb the player's concentration and improve the interest.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the privilege granting port 26 is provided inside the second grand prize winning port 22 (more specifically, inside the discharge passage 25), and a game ball enters the privilege granting port 26 directly from the outside. It ’s getting harder or harder. In particular, when the opening time of the second grand prize winning port 22 is short (0.04 seconds), it is an instant, and it is difficult to judge.

  For this reason, when a game ball enters the privilege grant port 26, the game ball is detected by the privilege sensor SE5, and it is determined that a probable change state is to be imparted after the big hit game is finished, the fact is notified. Probability confirmation effect is configured to be executable after the fourth round game. Therefore, it can be said that the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a certain change confirmation effect as a privilege notification effect for notifying the content of the privilege to be given during the big hit game. Here, the content of a privilege is the content of whether a probable change state is provided.

In the third embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a is configured not to execute the opening notification effect while the probability variation effect is executed.
Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a executes the release notification effect even in the case of a normal hit game from the start of the first round game to the time before the probability variation confirmed effect is executed. It is comprised so that it may determine by lottery whether it is made to do.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a changes the easiness to execute the opening notification effect (winning probability) based on the type of the big hit game from the start of the first round game to the time before the probability change effect is executed. It has become. Specifically, when the game control ball 31 is a big hit game in which a game ball is easy to enter the privilege granting port 26, the effect control CPU 31 a is more than a jackpot game in which the game ball is difficult to enter the privilege grant port 26. The opening notification effect is executed with high probability. That is, in the case of big hit ZA, ZB, ZD, ZE, ZF, Za, Zb, the winning is made with higher probability than in the case of big hit ZC, ZG, ZH. Therefore, it can be said that the effect control CPU 31a changes the ease of execution of the release notification effect based on the type of the big hit game before the probability change confirmation effect as the privilege notification effect is executed.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of the first embodiment.
(5) The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a probability change confirmation effect for notifying that a probability change state is given as a benefit notification effect for notifying the contents of the privilege to be given during the big hit game. Then, during the probability variation finalizing effect, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the opening notification effect for notifying that the second start winning opening 16 is in the open state. As to whether or not the probability variation state is given, there is a high possibility that it will be directly related to the way of future games, and the player's attention is high. For this reason, while the probability variation finalizing effect for notifying that the probability variation state is given is being executed, the opening for notifying that the second start winning opening 16 that is less likely to be noticed for the presence or absence of the probability variation state is opened. The notification effect is not executed so that the player's concentration is not hindered and the interest is improved.

  (6) The CPU 31a for effect control changes the easiness of execution of the opening notification effect based on the type of jackpot game from the start of the first round game to the time before the probability change confirmed effect is executed. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a has a higher probability in the case of a big hit game in which a game ball easily enters the privilege granting port 26 than in a case of a big hit game in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the privilege granting port 26. An opening notification effect was executed. Thereby, the kind of jackpot game can be predicted from the execution probability of the opening notification effect, and the opening notification effect can be noticed.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the winning probability of the big hit lottery increases, so that the second reserved memory number may be stored from the beginning (that is, the second variation from the start of the variation state). It is more important that the game is executable. For this reason, in the case of a big hit game in which a probability variation state is likely to be given, even if the probability variation state is notified by the probability variation confirmation effect, the opening notification effect is executed with a high probability, which is more advantageous to the player. Enabled to be executed in the state. On the other hand, if it is a big hit game that is unlikely to be given a probable change state, there is no problem even if the second reserved memory number is not stored (this is often not a problem because the winning probability of the big hit lottery is low). The opening notification effect is executed with a low probability.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-You may combine the said 2nd Embodiment and 3rd Embodiment.
In the second embodiment, the opening notification effect is not executed during the continuation effect. However, if the execution probability of the opening notification effect is lower than when the continuation effect is not performed, the opening notification effect may be executed. good.

  In the third embodiment, the opening notification effect is not executed during the privilege notification effect, but is executed if the execution probability of the opening notification effect is lower than when the privilege notification effect is not performed. May be.

In the third embodiment, when it is determined that the probability variation state is to be given, the opening notification effect may be executed with a high probability.
In the above embodiment, during the big hit game, the release notification effect is executed only when the second reserved memory number does not exist (when the second reserved memory number = “0”). May not be able to reach the upper limit (if the second reserved memory number <“4”), the opening notification effect may be executable.

In the above embodiment, in the first to third round games, the release notification effect is executed with a predetermined probability, but may be executed without fail.
In the above embodiment, in the fourth round game (round game in which a game ball can enter the privilege grant port 26), the release notification effect is not executed, but it may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the opening notification effect is always executed after the fifth round game during the opening effect, but it may be executed with a predetermined probability.

  In the above embodiment, in the fourth round game (round game in which a game ball can enter the privilege granting port 26), the release notification effect is not executed, but the second big winning port 22 The opening notification effect may be executed at a timing other than the timing at which the privilege grant opening 26 is opened (for example, during a closed period).

  -In the above embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the shortage state (entrance rate improvement state) is always given, but it may not be given. In this case, the open notification effect may not be executed during the big hit game in which the variable state is not given.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 that gives a probable state when a game ball enters the privilege grant port 26 is adopted, but depending on the type of jackpot game (the game ball at the privilege grant port 26 It may be employed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that gives a certain change state (even if the ball does not enter the ball). At this time, a probability change notification effect as a privilege notification effect as to whether or not a probability change state is given may be executable during the big hit game. In this case, it is desirable to restrict the execution of the opening notification effect during the probability change notification effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a changes the ease of execution of the release notification effect based on the type of jackpot game (whether or not it is a jackpot game that gives a certain probability change state) before the probability change notification effect is executed. You may do it.

  -In the second embodiment, the big hit games with the same number of round games, and the production mode up to the middle is the same, but the big opening times of the first big winning opening 19 and the second big winning opening 22 are different. A game may be provided. And in the middle of this big hit game, you may make it perform the hit game alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the kind of jackpot game (information regarding the length of total opening time). Then, during the hit game notification effect, execution of the release notification effect may be restricted. Further, the effect control CPU 31a changes the easiness of executing the opening notification effect based on the type of jackpot game (information on the length of the total opening time) before the hit game notification effect is executed. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the first grand prize opening 19 and the second big prize opening 22 are provided as the special prize opening, but only one may be provided. When only the first big winning opening 19 is used, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to give a certain probability change state according to the type of the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the privilege grant port 26 is provided inside the discharge passage 25, but may be provided inside the second grand prize winning port 22. In this case, the second grand prize winning port 22 is provided with a discharge port for discharging game balls outside the pachinko gaming machine 10 in addition to the privilege granting port 26, and the opening / closing of the privilege granting port 26 to be in an open state and a closed state It is necessary to provide a shutter. Then, it is necessary to open and close the open / close shutter at a predetermined timing.

  In the above embodiment, the privilege grant port 26 may be provided on the game board YB. In this case, an opening / closing shutter that opens and closes the privilege grant port 26 is provided, and is opened and closed at a predetermined timing during the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the arrangement of the first start winning opening 14 may be arbitrarily changed. In this embodiment, various components such as a game nail and the first start winning port 14 are arranged so that a part of the game ball flowing down the first flow path X can enter the first start winning port 14. However, various components may be arranged so that a part of the game ball flowing down the second flow path Y can enter the first start winning opening 14. Further, the shapes of various components may be changed so that a part of the game balls flowing down the second flow path Y can enter the first start winning opening 14. Alternatively, various components such as a game nail and the first start winning port 14 are arranged so that the ball can enter the first starting winning port 14 regardless of which of the first flowing channel X and the second flowing channel Y flows down. May be. The shape of various components may be changed so that the ball can enter the first start winning opening 14 regardless of which of the first flow path X and the second flow path Y is flowed.

  In the above embodiment, the arrangement of the second start winning opening 16 may be arbitrarily changed. In the present embodiment, various components such as a game nail and the second start winning port 16 are arranged so that a part of the game ball flowing down the second flow path Y can enter the second start winning port 16. However, various components may be arranged so that a part of the game ball flowing down the first flow down path X can enter the second start winning opening 16. In addition, the shape of various components may be changed so that a part of the game ball flowing down the first flow path X can enter the second start winning opening 16. Alternatively, various components such as a game nail and the second start winning port 16 are arranged so that the ball can enter the second start winning port 16 regardless of which of the first flowing channel X and the second flowing channel Y flows down. May be. The shape of various components may be changed so that the ball can enter the second start winning opening 16 regardless of which of the first flow path X and the second flow path Y is flowed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the arrangement of the first big winning opening 19 may be arbitrarily changed. In the present embodiment, various components such as a game nail and the first grand prize winning port 19 are arranged so that a part of the game ball flowing down the second flow path Y can enter the first grand prize winning port 19. However, various components may be arranged so that a part of the game balls flowing down the first flow path X can enter the first grand prize winning opening 19. In addition, the shape of various components may be changed so that a part of the game ball flowing down the first flow path X can enter the first big winning opening 19. Alternatively, various components such as a game nail and the first grand prize winning port 19 are arranged so that the player can enter the first grand prize winning port 19 regardless of which of the first flowing down route X and the second flowing down route Y. May be. The shape of various components may be changed so that the ball can enter the first big prize opening 19 regardless of which of the first flow path X and the second flow path Y is flowed down.

  In the above embodiment, the arrangement of the second big prize opening 22 may be arbitrarily changed. In the present embodiment, various components such as a game nail and the second grand prize winning port 22 are arranged so that a part of the game ball flowing down the second flow down path Y can enter the second grand prize winning port 22. However, various components may be arranged so that a part of the game balls flowing down the first flow down path X can enter the second grand prize winning port 22. Further, the shape of various components may be changed so that a part of the game balls flowing down the first flow path X can enter the second grand prize winning port 22. Alternatively, various components such as the game nail and the second grand prize winning port 22 are arranged so that the player can enter the second grand prize winning port 22 regardless of which of the first flowing down route X and the second downstream route Y. May be. The shape of various components may be changed so that the ball can enter the second big prize opening 22 regardless of which of the first flow path X and the second flow path Y is flowed.

  In the above embodiment, the arrangement of the operation gates 29 may be arbitrarily changed. In the present embodiment, various components such as the game nail and the operation gate 29 are arranged so that a part of the game ball flowing down the second flow path Y can enter (pass) the operation gate 29. Various components may be arranged so that a part of the game ball flowing down the first flow path X can enter (pass) the operation gate 29. In addition, the shape of various components may be changed so that a part of the game ball flowing down the first flow path X can enter (pass through) the operation gate 29. Alternatively, various components such as the game nail and the operation gate 29 are arranged so that the ball can enter (pass through) the operation gate 29 regardless of which of the first flow path X and the second flow path Y. Also good. The shape of various components may be changed so that the ball can enter (pass through) the operation gate 29 regardless of which of the first flow path X and the second flow path Y flows. Further, the number of operation gates 29 may be increased. For example, the operation gate 29 in which a part of the game ball flowing down the first flow path X is arranged to be able to enter (pass) and the part of the game ball flowing down the second flow path Y enter (pass). An actuating gate 29 that can be arranged may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, during the big hit game (during the normal state), there is only one type of opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing blade 18, but a plurality of opening patterns with different total opening times of the opening / closing blade 18 may be provided. And according to the kind of opening / closing pattern, you may change the production | presentation content of an open alerting | reporting effect, change the execution probability of an open alerting effect, or change the presence or absence of execution. For example, when the period during which the second start winning opening 16 is in the open state is long, the effect control CPU 31a may cause the opening notification effect to be executed with a higher probability than in the case where the time is short. Thereby, when shifting to the variable state, it is possible to easily execute the variable game in a more advantageous state for the player.

  In the above embodiment, during the big hit game (during the normal state), there is one type of the usual figure variation pattern that determines the variation time (direction time) of the usual game, but a plurality of types may be provided. And depending on the type of the normal fluctuation pattern, the contents of the opening notification effect may be changed, the execution probability of the opening notification effect may be changed, the presence / absence of execution may be changed, or the execution timing may be changed. .

In the above embodiment, the opening notification effect may be executable only when a big hit game is awarded during the non-changeable state (normal state).
In the second embodiment, the jackpot game is provided with a plurality of jackpot games with different total opening times of the first jackpot 19 and the second jackpot 22, and the continuation effect is that of the jackpot You may change to the per game notification effect which alert | reports total opening time.

  -In the said embodiment, even if it changes the execution probability of execution of an open | release alerting | reporting effect, or the presence or absence of execution according to whether a probable change state is provided (whether a game ball enters into the privilege provision port 26). good. For example, when it is determined that the probability variation state is provided, the release notification effect may be executed, while when it is determined that the probability change state is not provided, the release notification effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, during the variable state, all of the open / close pattern of the open / close blade 18, the variation time of the ordinary game, the winning probability of the ordinary game, and the presentation time of the variation game are all changed. Alternatively, only a plurality may be changed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the content of the jackpot game. For example, the number of round games, the opening / closing pattern of the first grand prize opening 19 and the second big prize opening 22 in each round game, the number of prize balls that can be expected to be obtained, the total opening time, the contents of effects during the big hit game, etc. are arbitrarily changed You may do it.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the above gaming machine, the winning game has a plurality of winning games with different total opening times of the big prize opening, and the winning game notification effect provides information on the total opening time of the big winning opening. It may be an effect to do.

  (B) In the above gaming machine, the winning game is given a probability variation state in which a probability variation state in which the probability that the collision determination means determines to be a hit is higher than a normal probability, and is given after the game ends, and a probability variation state. A non-probable hit game that is not performed is prepared, and the hit game notification effect may be an effect for notifying that the assigned win game is a probable hit game.

  (C) In the above gaming machine, the effect control means is in an open state when a winning game is given during a winning game, before the bonus granting port is opened and when the bonus granting port is open for a long period of time. Compared to the case where a winning game is awarded for a short period of time, it may be easier to execute an opening notification effect for notifying that the second start winning opening is in an open state.

  (D) The effect control means informs that the second start winning opening is opened when the second starting winning opening is opened when the provision of the probability variation state is confirmed during the winning game. The opening notification effect to be performed may be executed without fail.

  (E) In the gaming machine, the effect control means is configured to execute a privilege notification effect for notifying a content of a privilege to be given during a winning game, and during the privilege notification effect, the second start The opening notification effect for notifying that the winning opening is in the open state may not be executed, or it may be difficult to execute compared to when the privilege notification effect is not executed.

  (F) In the gaming machine, the effect control means may change the ease of execution of the release notification effect based on the type of winning game before the privilege notification effect is executed.

  ACT1 ... Actuator for opening and closing blades, ACT2 ... Actuator for first big prize opening door, ACT3 ... Actuator for second big prize opening door, ACT4 ... Actuator for sorting shutter, HD ... Launch handle, SE1 ... First Start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... first count sensor, SE4 ... second count sensor, SE5 ... privilege sensor, SE6 ... gate sensor, YB ... game board, 10 ... pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... first special Symbol display device, 12 ... 2nd special symbol display device, 13 ... Production display device, 14 ... First start winning prize port, 15 ... First start winning prize device, 16 ... Second start winning prize port, 17 ... Second start winning prize device , 18 ... Opening / closing blades, 19 ... First grand prize opening, 20 ... First grand prize winning device, 21 ... First grand prize winning door, 22 ... Second grand prize winning port, 23 ... Second grand prize winning device, 24 ... 2 major prize opening doors, 25 ... discharge passage, 26 ... privilege grant opening, 26a ... distribution shutter, 26b ... branch passage, 27a ... first hold display device, 27b ... second hold display device, 28 ... normal symbol display device 29 ... Actuation gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... effect control RAM.

Claims (6)

In a game machine where a winning game is performed when a floating game is won,
First entry detecting means for detecting a game ball entered in the first start winning opening;
A second ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening;
Opening and closing means for opening and closing the second start winning opening;
A first on-hold storage means capable of updating and storing a first on-hold storage number indicating the number of executions of the first variable game that is on hold when the first incoming ball detection means detects a game ball;
A second on-hold storage unit capable of updating and storing a second on-hold storage number indicating the number of executions of the second variable game held on hold when the second incoming ball detecting unit detects a game ball;
When the second reserved memory number is stored, it is determined whether or not the second variable game is a win. When the first hold memory number is stored, the first variable game is a win. Hit judging means for judging whether or not,
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game determined from a plurality of types of winning games when the winning determining means determines that the first variable game or the second variable game is winning;
When the winning game is given, the entrance rate improvement state giving unit that can give the entrance rate improvement state that the game ball is easily detected to the second entrance detection unit;
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so as to execute various game effects,
The hit determination means gives priority to the determination related to the second variable game over the determination related to the first variable game,
The winning game execution means is configured to easily determine a winning game that is advantageous to the player when the second variable game is won, as compared to the case where the first variable game is won. ,
When the opening / closing means opens the second start winning opening when the second reserved memory number is not stored up to the upper limit during the hit game in which the winning rate improving state is given, The gaming machine can be controlled to cause the effect execution means to execute an opening notification effect informing that the opening / closing means opens the second start winning opening. Providing a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state in which the probability that the hit determination means determines to be a hit is higher than a normal probability when a game ball enters the privilege grant opening that can be in an open state during a hit game ,
When the bonus granting port is in an open state during a winning game, the effect control means does not execute an opening notification effect for notifying that the second start winning port is in an open state. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The timing when the privilege granting port is opened and the period during which the bonus granting port is opened are determined in advance depending on the type of winning game,
The effect control means notifies that the second start winning opening is in an open state according to a period in which the privilege granting port is in an open state before the privilege granting port is in an open state during a winning game. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the execution probability of the opening notification effect is changed. The effect control means is configured to execute a hit game notification effect for notifying the content of the given hit game during the hit game,
During the winning game notification effect, the opening notification effect for notifying that the second start winning opening is in an open state is not executed, or it is difficult to execute compared to when the winning game notification effect is not executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the effect control means changes easiness of execution of the opening notification effect based on a type of winning game before the winning game notification effect is executed.   The said effect control means, when the period which makes the said 2nd start winning opening is in an open state is long, compared with the case where it is short, it is easy to perform an opening alerting | reporting effect. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.