JP2016202391A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of attaining improvement of interest in a game.SOLUTION: After the end of a jackpot game, the game machine is controllable into a probability variable state where a winning probability of a success is varied from a low probability state to a high probability state. After the end of a jackpot game, the game machine is controllable into a first special state where a first symbol variation game is executed easily than a normal state, and a second special state where a second symbol variation game is executed easily than a normal state. In both the cases where the player wins a success in the first symbol variation game and wins a success in the second symbol variation game, after the end of a jackpot game, the game machine is controlled so as to be shifted to a specific performance mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

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

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

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

JP 2006-20960 A

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

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a first symbol variation game that is performed by varying the first symbol when the first execution condition is established, or a second symbol variation that is performed by varying the second symbol when the second execution condition is established. Whether or not the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit in a gaming machine in which a big hit game advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the game The jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the winning game probability can be controlled after the jackpot game is finished, and the first symbol variation game is executed more than the normal state. A state control means that is controllable after the big hit game is finished, and a first special state that is likely to be played and a second special state in which the second symbol variation game is more likely to be executed than in the normal state; Effect mode control means for controlling an effect mode indicating a certain degree of expectation, wherein the effect mode control means is a big hit in the first symbol variation game and in the second symbol variation game. In both cases, the gist is to control the transition to the specific effect mode included in the effect mode after the end of the big hit game.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the degree of advantage is different between the jackpot that is shifted to the specific effect mode by the jackpot in the first symbol variation game and the jackpot that is shifted to the specific effect mode by the jackpot in the second symbol variation game. It is good also as a structure prescribed | regulated.

  When the game machine is controlled to the second special state after the end of the big hit game, the probability change specific effect that can specify at least whether it is controlled to the probability change state is executed before the second special state ends. It is good also as a structure provided with the probability variation specific production | presentation control means to control possible.

  For the gaming machine, when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the game machine comprises a determining means for determining at least one of a jackpot symbol type and a jackpot type, the probability variation specific effect control means is the determining means The probability variation specific effect may be controlled so as to be executable at different timings based on the determination result.

  The gaming machine includes variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, and the variation pattern determining means is based on the determination result by the determining means. It is good also as a structure from which the determination conditions of the fluctuation pattern after completion | finish of are varied.

  With respect to the above gaming machine, when the big win is achieved in the second symbol variation game, the big win having the highest advantage is more advantageous than the highest advantage when the big win is achieved in the first symbol variation game. It is good also as a structure prescribed | regulated so that may become high.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine. The perspective view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine. The rear view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot game. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize opening in a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the transition of a gaming state. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows production mode. The schematic diagram which shows the transition transition of effect mode. The schematic diagram which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the determination aspect of a fluctuation pattern, and the transition aspect of effect mode.

A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12a and a second special symbol display device 12b are arranged on the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as a display means, a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “variable game”) for displaying a special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “special symbol”) by varying it. Is shown). The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

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

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

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

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. More specifically, when the big hit symbol (the big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the combination of the big hit symbols is also displayed on the effect display device 11. The fixed stop is displayed. In the present embodiment, the combination of jackpot symbols by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) ordinary light emitting units. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the big winning device 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds (upper limit number of rounds) as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the winning device 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and the specified number (the upper limit number of winnings) is given to the winning device 18 during one round game. The game ball is released until a game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

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

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

  In addition, after the big hit game ends, a state of improving the entrance rate is given. In this increased entrance rate state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to the non-entry rate improved state in which the improved entrance rate state is not given. The fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to make it is reduced compared with the non-entrance rate improvement state. In addition, in the increased entrance rate state, the winning probability per normal game of the ordinary game shifts from a low probability state to a high probability state. Further, in the improved entrance rate, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close piece 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-entry rate improvement state. In addition, in the state where the entrance rate is improved, there is a case where the variation time of the variation game in which the display result of the outlier is confirmed and stopped is reduced. In this embodiment, when winning the normal winning lottery in the non-entry rate improvement state, the open / close piece 16 is opened in a short open mode, while winning in the normal winning lottery in the improved entrance rate state. The opening / closing piece 16 is opened in a long open mode. In other words, the open / close piece 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the improved entrance rate in a state where the total open time corresponding to one ordinary hit is longer in the improved entrance rate state. ing. For this reason, the entrance rate improvement state is a state in which the opening / closing piece 16 is easy to operate in the open state, and the variable game tends to be easily executed. In the present embodiment, the long release mode includes a plurality of types of release modes, and the first long release mode in which the game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and the game ball is the second. A second long open mode that easily passes through the activation opportunity region 15c is included.

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

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Eight kinds of numbers from [1] to [8] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] as the jackpot symbols Is adopted. In addition, the winning probability of jackpot is defined as 164/65536 (about 1/399) in the low probability state and 1086/65536 (about 1/60) in the high probability state. The winning probability per normal is defined as 1/65536 in the low probability state and 65535/65536 in the high probability state. As for the number of game balls, three for the first start winning opening 14, the first non-electric start winning opening 21, and the second non-electric start winning opening 22, Fifteen are specified. Further, as a short opening mode of the opening / closing piece 16, a mode is defined in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 40 ms elapses after opening. In addition, the first long opening mode of the opening / closing piece 16 is defined as a mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 2000 ms elapses after opening. Further, as the second long opening mode of the opening / closing piece 16, a mode is mainly defined in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened three times and the open state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after the opening / closing piece 16 is opened. Further, “one ball” is defined as the upper limit number of winnings that is a closing condition of the opening / closing piece 16. Further, in each round game, “1” is set as the number of times the grand prize winning device 18 is opened, and “9 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings. Further, the predetermined number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given corresponds to seven times. Each of the display devices 12a and 12b has 201 types of special drawings, which are classified into 200 types of big hit symbols and one type of off-line symbols.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from 19 types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is given. It has become so. Then, which of the 19 types of jackpots is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the 200 types of special bonus jackpot symbols displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop manner are classified for each jackpot type. In FIG. 5A, the symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is “special symbol 1”, and in FIG. 5B, the symbol to be confirmed and stopped is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. The symbol to be displayed is indicated as “Special Figure 2”.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol ZA has 98 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 44 types of jackpot symbols, One type of jackpot symbol is assigned to the symbol ZC, one type of jackpot symbol is assigned to the symbol ZD, and one type of jackpot symbol is assigned to the symbol ZE. Symbol ZF has one type of jackpot symbol, symbol ZG has two types of jackpot symbol, symbol ZH has six types of jackpot symbol, symbol ZI has ten jackpot symbols, symbol ZJ has 36 types The jackpot symbol of each is distributed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, there are 155 types of jackpot symbols for the symbol Za and one type for the symbol Zc. The jackpot symbol is assigned to the symbol Zd, and one type of jackpot symbol is assigned to the symbol Ze. The symbol Zf has one type of jackpot symbol, the symbol Zg has one type of jackpot symbol, the symbol Zh has one type of jackpot symbol, the symbol Zi has three types of jackpot symbol, and the symbol Zj has 36 types. The jackpot symbol of each is distributed. In this way, the type of jackpot can be specified from the types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the prescribed round number is set to “13”. It is a big hit game. Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a has a probability change state and an improved entrance rate until the next time after the jackpot game ends. It is to be granted.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZB to ZJ is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “12”. In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZB to ZI is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is, after the jackpot game ends, until the next time the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement A state is given. On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol ZJ is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a in a fixed stop state is a predetermined number of entrance rates after the jackpot game ends. The improved state is given, and the probability variation state is not given.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is, after the jackpot game ends, the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement state until the next time. It is to be granted.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols Zc to Zj is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”. In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols Zc to Zi is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is confirmed and stopped. A state is given. On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Zj is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is a predetermined number of times of entrance after the jackpot game ends. The improved state is given, and the probability variation state is not given.

  Further, when the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZA to ZJ is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the big hit symbol classified into symbols Za and Zc to Zj is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. When the final stop display is displayed, it is defined as a round game in which the big winning device 18 is opened in the big hit game.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA to ZJ is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, “25s” is 5 rounds in each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game of the first to fourth rounds. “40 ms (seconds)” is defined for each jackpot game as the maximum time of each round game after the first. Also, in each jackpot game, “5s” is set as the opening time (indicated as “OP” in the figure), and “1s” is set as the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds, indicated as “Int” in the figure). “5 s” is set as the ending time (indicated as “ED” in the figure).

  On the other hand, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, “25 s” is defined for each big hit game as the maximum time of each round game. In each jackpot game, “5 s” is set as the opening time, “1 s” is set as the interval time between the rounds (inter-round interval), and “5 s” is set as the ending time. In this embodiment, the jackpot game based on the symbol Za can be said to be an advantageous jackpot game with a long total opening time compared to the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA. In other words, the jackpot game with the longest total opening time (highest advantage) of the big winning device 18 in the second variable game is the longest (the most advantageous degree) of the big winning device 18 in the first variable game. It is specified that the total opening time of the big winning device 18 is longer than that of the big hit game.

  When the big hit symbol classified into symbols Zc to Zj is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, “40 ms” is defined for each big hit game as the maximum time of each round game. In each jackpot game, “4 ms” is set as the opening time, “1 s” is set as the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval), and “21.92 s” is set as the ending time. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the symbols Zc to Zj can be said to be a disadvantageous jackpot game having a short total opening time compared to the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC to ZJ.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the degree of advantage (privilege amount) for the player is different between the first variation game and the second variation game for the control related to the big hit game. Specifically, the sum that the big winning device 18 is released in the first variable game is more than the total time that the big winning device 18 is released in the second variable game than the maximum time of the opening time (winning the symbol ZA). The maximum time (winning the symbol Za) is longer, which is advantageous for a player who can obtain more prize balls.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZC to ZI is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop, the big hit symbol classified into symbols Zc to Zi is the second special symbol display device. When the fixed stop is displayed at 12b, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is over. In this case, in a predetermined number of fluctuation games corresponding to the type of jackpot, a notification effect (probability change specific effect) for notifying the provision of the probability change state is executed.

  As a specific example, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, a jackpot symbol classified as symbol Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. When displayed, the notification effect is executed in the first variable game after the end of the big hit game. When the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZD is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Zd is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, the jackpot game After the end, the notification effect is executed in the second variation game. When the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZI is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Zi is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, the jackpot game After the end, the notification effect is executed in the seventh variation game.

  When a big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZB is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, a predetermined timing until the end of the big hit game (for example, during a big hit game or during a big hit game) ), The notification effect is executed. On the other hand, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZJ is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Zj is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display. Sometimes, after the end of the big hit game, the probability variation state is not given, and the notification effect is not executed until the seventh variation game.

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

  Specifically, when the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZB to ZJ is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, or the big hit symbol classified into symbols Za and Zc to Zj is the second special symbol display device. When the fixed stop is displayed in 12b, the release mode determination table TA is referred to after the big hit game is over. In this release mode determination table TA, the open / close piece 16 is opened and closed in the second long open mode so that the game ball won in the normal electric winning port 15 can easily pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c in the improved winning rate. The table to be controlled.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZA is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, the release mode determination table TB is referred to after the big hit game ends. In the release mode determination table TB, the open / close piece 16 is opened / closed in the first long open mode so that the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 can easily pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b in the improved entrance rate state. The table to be controlled.

  In the non-entry rate improvement state, after the big hit game is finished, an opening mode determination table TC (see FIG. 6) in which the open / close piece 16 is controlled to open and close in a short open mode in the non-entry rate improvement state is referred. .

  In this way, even in the same gaming state to which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given, since the release mode determination table to be referred to is different, the first variation game is easily executed or the second variation game is It is easy to be executed, and it is possible to provide a novel gameplay. In the present embodiment, the release mode determination table TB is referred to, and the release mode determination table TA is referred to as a first pitch rate improvement state (first special state) in which the first rate change game is likely to be executed. May be referred to as a second entrance rate improvement state (second special state) where the entrance rate improvement state in which the second variation game is likely to be executed may be indicated.

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

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, in the 1st entrance rate improvement state, the opening-and-closing piece 16 operate | moves by the open pattern P2 of a 1st long open mode. In this case, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T2 when the time Td has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T0, and the closed state is maintained from the timing indicated by reference symbol T2 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T10. The

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

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

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

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

  As described above, when the normal winning is won and the normal winning game is started, the opening and closing piece 16 is controlled to be open in the first period in the first entrance rate improvement state, so that the game ball is first The game ball is guided to the operation opportunity area 15b, and a game ball can be won into the first non-electric start start winning opening 21, and in this case, the first variation game is executed. On the other hand, in the second entrance rate improvement state, the open / close piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state in the second period, whereby the game ball is guided to the second operation opportunity region 15c, and the second non-electric start start winning opening It is possible to win a game ball to 22, and in this case, the second variation game is executed.

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

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

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

  Further, in the second winning rate improvement state, it is easier for the game ball to win the normal electric winning opening 15 than in the non-entry rate improving state. For this reason, the game ball is passed through the operating gate 19, the opening / closing piece 16 is operated in the open state, and the game ball is won in the normal electric winning opening 15. Then, the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is operated to open by passing the game ball through the second operation opportunity area 15c, and the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 is made to win the game ball, thereby causing the second variation. In the game, a game is performed in which a so-called right hit is made so as to win a big hit. In this case, the second variation game is easy to be executed, and when the game is a big hit game, the prescribed number of rounds is mainly “15”. In this embodiment, since the second entrance rate improvement state can be provided regardless of whether or not the probability change state is provided, the probability change state is assigned in the second entrance rate improvement state. there is a possibility.

  As described above, there is a game in which the winning rate is improved and the non-pickup rate improving state, and even if the winning rate improving state is given in the same manner, Different games are provided depending on whether the ball is in the first entering rate improvement state where it is easy to pass through the first operation opportunity region 15b or the second entering rate improvement state where it is easy to pass through the second operation opportunity region 15c. be able to. In addition, as a gaming state in this embodiment, from the combination of the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state, the non-entry rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state, and the second entrance rate improvement It is classified into four types: a state and a non-probability change state, a second entrance rate improvement state and a probability change state.

  Also, in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state, the first variation game is likely to be executed. Therefore, when winning a big hit, the probability is 51% and the second entrance rate improvement state is 49%. It shifts to the 1st entrance rate improvement state with the probability of. Moreover, if it transfers to a 1st entrance rate improvement state, an entrance rate improvement state and a probability change state will be provided until next time. On the other hand, in the second entry rate improvement state, the second variation game is likely to be executed. Therefore, if the big hit is won, the second entry rate improvement state is maintained with a probability of 100%. In addition, when the second entrance rate improvement state is maintained, the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given until the next time, and a predetermined number of times (7 times) the entrance rate improvement state is given. The probability variation state may not be given.

  In this way, in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state, while the transition to the first entrance rate improvement state or the second entrance rate improvement state is made with the same probability, It is defined that in the improved ball rate state, the second incoming rate improved state is shifted with high probability. That is, in the second entrance rate improvement state, the second entrance rate improvement state is maintained rather than shifting from the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state to the second entrance rate improvement state (so-called "Renso") is easy to do, and there is a high possibility that many balls will be obtained continuously.

  On the other hand, after the big hit game is finished, when it is controlled to the first entry rate improvement state, it is controlled to the probability change state, and when it is controlled to the second entry rate improvement state, it is controlled to the probability change state. It is defined that there are times when there is no control. As a result, after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to the first entry rate improved state, so that it is possible to specify that the probability change state is controlled, and from being controlled to the second entry rate improved state. Therefore, it is difficult to specify that the state is controlled to a certain variation state. That is, depending on the type of the entrance rate improvement state, whether it is possible to specify whether or not it is controlled to the probability variation state is different. Then, in the second entry rate improvement state, after the predetermined number of variable games are finished, when the transition to the non-entry rate improvement state is made, the probability change state is not given and the game state is maintained. If it is, it is determined that the probability variation state is given.

  In this way, while the non-entry rate improvement state is won and the jackpot is won to shift to the first entrance rate improvement state and the decrease of the game balls is suppressed, the first entrance rate improvement state is given. It is a realistic flow of the game that can get a lot of balls to win the big hit and shift to the second entry rate improvement state. Of course, while there may be a direct transition from the non-entrance rate improvement state to the second entrance rate improvement state, in the second entrance rate improvement state, a predetermined number of symbols without winning a big hit In some cases, the floating game is ended and the state of improving the entrance rate is shifted to the non-entrance rate improvement state.

  In the second variation game, it is defined that the second entry rate improvement state is more easily given after the big hit game is finished, as compared with the first variation game. In particular, the first variation game and the second variation game are defined such that the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given after the jackpot game with the same probability. However, in the second variation game, Compared to the one-variable game, it is defined that the second entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are more easily given after the big hit game ends. As described above, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the second variation game is more advantageous than the first variation game with respect to the gaming state after the end of the big hit game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as main control means, jackpot determination means, determination means, variation pattern determination means, and state control means.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command to the effect control board 31 at the time of displaying the special symbol fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a performs display control of the special figure in each variable game by causing the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b to display the special figure in a variable manner and displaying the determined special figure in a fixed stop state. It becomes.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, after the end of the big hit game, assigns the first entry rate improvement state, the second entry rate improvement state, or the entrance rate based on the type of the winning big hit. Decide whether or not to give improvement. The main control CPU 30a sets, in the operation flag, a value indicating that the first entrance rate improvement state is to be provided, in the case where the first entrance rate improvement state is provided, and the second entrance rate improvement state. Is given to the operation flag as a value indicating that the second entrance rate improvement state is to be given. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag when not giving the improved entrance rate after the big hit game is over. By controlling in this way, the main control CPU 30a switches between the control in the first entrance rate improvement state, the control in the second entrance rate improvement state, and the control in the non-entrance rate improvement state. It will be. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The operation designation command is a command indicating whether the first entrance rate improvement state is given, the second entrance rate improvement state is given, or the entrance rate improvement state is not given.

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

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

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

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

  In particular, the main control CPU 30a sets the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P2 (see FIG. 6) when the first game is started when the normal game is started. Control. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a, when the normal game is started, when the second entrance rate improvement state is in effect, the normal electric accessory solenoid to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P3 (see FIG. 6). SOL1 is controlled. The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P1 (see FIG. 6) when the non-entrance rate is improved when the normal game is started. To do.

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

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a includes the ordinary electric prize opening 15 including the open / close piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 depending on the gaming state (each ball-entry rate improving state) when the normal game that is a normal hit starts. Are controlled to be switchable between a first state in which the game ball easily passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b and a second state in which the game ball easily passes through the second operation trigger region 15c. In the present embodiment, the state in which the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened and closed based on the opening pattern P2 in the first entering rate improvement state is based on the opening pattern P3 in the second state. The state in which the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to open and close corresponds to the second state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the improved entry rate state than in the non-entry rate improvement state, and the total opening time corresponding to one ordinary hit is set. Control to release for a long time.

  Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the variable game including various effects will be described below. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as effect control means.

  When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the effect control program.

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

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

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

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

Here, such an effect mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability of expected change. The plurality of production modes are roughly classified into a normal production mode (production mode MA), a first certain change confirmation production mode (production mode MB), a first certain variation concealment production mode (production mode MC), and a second certain variation concealment production mode. (Production mode MD) and 5 types of 2nd probability change production modes (production mode ME) are included.

  The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and the effect mode MB is an effect mode when the first entrance rate improvement state is assigned, and the effect modes MC˜ ME is an effect mode when the second entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The effect mode MA is an effect mode in which it is possible to stay only when the probability variation state is not given, and it is determined that the probability variation state is not given. The production modes MB and ME are production modes in which it is possible to stay only when the probability variation state is given and it is confirmed that the probability variation state is given. In addition, the production modes MC and MD are production modes in which the stay is possible depending on whether or not the probability variation state is imparted, and the probability variation state may be imparted.

  In the present embodiment, in the production mode MB, the first entry rate improvement state is continued until the next time, and in the production mode ME, the second entry rate improvement state is continued until the next time. In MD, it is possible to stay up to the execution of seven fluctuation games (first fluctuation game and second fluctuation game) as an upper limit.

  In addition, in the effect mode MC, in principle, a background image in a mode corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed regardless of whether or not it is in the probability change state, and whether or not it is in the probability change state from the background image. It is difficult to recognize by the player. Also, in the effect mode MD, in principle, a background image in a mode corresponding to the effect mode MD is displayed regardless of whether or not it is in the probability change state, and whether or not it is in the probability change state from the background image. It is difficult to recognize by the player. As described above, the background images in the production modes MC and MD correspond to the specific production that can be specified by the player as the same production mode in the case of the probability variation state and the case of the non-probability variation state, and is the probability variation state? Regardless of whether it is executed or not, it is difficult to specify whether or not it is in a probable state. Further, in each of the production modes MA to ME, in principle, the background image is at least different, and the player can specify that the production mode is different.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the player stays in the effect mode MA. On the other hand, when the first entrance rate improvement state is given, the effect mode MB stays in any of the effect modes MC to ME when the second entrance rate improvement state is assigned. And when various big hits are won, after the game ends, the production mode is shifted along with the start of the first variable game.

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

  When the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and when the big hit symbol classified as symbol Za is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, Regardless of which mode you are staying in, the mode changes to the production mode ME.

  When the big hit symbol classified into symbols ZC to ZJ is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, it shifts to the effect mode MC regardless of which one of the effect modes is staying.

  When the big hit symbol classified into symbols Zc to Zj is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, it shifts to the effect mode MD regardless of which of the effect modes is staying.

  In addition, in the production modes MC and MD, after the end of the big hit game, when the second entry rate improvement state is terminated by the completion of the seven variation games, the production mode MA is entered at the start of the variation game. It is supposed to migrate.

  On the other hand, in the production modes MC and MD, when the probability change state is given after the jackpot game is finished, a notification effect for informing that the probability change state is given in the first to seventh variation games is executed. May be. In this case, after the end of the variation game in which the probability variation effect is executed, the mode is shifted to the effect mode ME at the start of the next variation game. That is, when the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are continuously applied, the transition to the effect mode ME is performed at the latest in the eighth variation game, and the notification effect is executed before that. In some cases, the first to seventh floating games may shift (promote) to the production mode ME.

  In this way, in the production modes MC and MD, it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given, but after one variable game has been completed at the earliest, after seven variable games have been completed at the latest. The probability variation state is determined by the transition to the production mode ME. On the other hand, after the seven fluctuation games are finished, the uncertain change state is determined by the transition to the production mode MA.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the first variation game, the jackpot game is shifted to the presentation mode MC by the jackpot based on the symbols ZC to ZJ, and in the second variation game, the jackpot game is shifted to the demonstration mode MD by the jackpot based on the symbols Zc to Zj. In both of the big hit games, after the big hit game, control is performed so as to be able to shift to the production modes MC and MD in which it is difficult to specify the probability variation state. On the other hand, in the first variation game, a jackpot game that is shifted to the presentation mode MC by a jackpot based on the symbols ZC to ZJ, and in the second variation game, a jackpot game that is shifted to the presentation mode MD by the jackpot based on the symbols Zc to Zj. Are defined such that the total opening time of the special winning device 18 is different and the degree of advantage is different. In this case, the total opening time of the big winning device 18 becomes longer when the transition to the effect mode MC is performed in the first variation game than when the transition to the effect mode MD is performed in the second variation game. In the present embodiment, the production modes MC and MD correspond to the specific production mode.

  Here, the big hit control process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described below. This big hit time control process is a process for controlling the effect mode after the big hit game ends at the start of the big hit game. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute a big hit control process in response to an input of an opening command from the main control CPU 30a.

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

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

  Specifically, when winning a jackpot (symbols ZC to ZJ) that shifts to the production mode MC regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, the production control CPU 31a displays data indicating the production mode MC as a production mode flag. And a value corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the stay counter. For example, the effect control CPU 31a wins “1” when winning a jackpot based on the symbol ZC, “2” when winning the jackpot based on the symbol ZD, and wins a jackpot based on the symbols ZI and ZJ. In this case, “7” is set in each stay counter.

  Similarly, in the case where a big hit (symbols Zc to Zj) for shifting to the production mode MD is won regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, the production control CPU 31a uses the data indicating the production mode MD as the production mode flag. In addition to setting, a value corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the stay counter. For example, the effect control CPU 31a wins “1” when winning the jackpot based on the symbol Zc, “2” when winning the jackpot based on the symbol Zd, and wins the jackpot based on the symbols Zi and Zj. In this case, “7” is set in each stay counter.

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

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

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

  Specifically, when the effect control CPU 31a stays in the effect modes MC and MD, it is determined whether the game is a variable game corresponding to the type of jackpot based on the value of the stay counter after the jackpot game ends. Determine whether. For example, if the jackpot based on the symbols ZC and Zc is won and the jackpot game is ended, after the jackpot game is ended, when it is determined that the game is the second variable game in which the value of the stay counter becomes “0”, The effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode ME in the effect mode flag. When the jackpot game based on symbols ZD and Zd is won and the jackpot game ends, when it is determined that the game is the third variation game in which the stay counter value is “0” after the jackpot game ends, the effect control The CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode ME in the effect mode flag. When a big hit based on symbols ZI, ZJ, Zi, Zj is won and the big hit game is finished, after the big hit game is finished, it is determined that the game is the eighth variable game in which the stay counter value becomes “0” In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control reads the value from the number of times of operation, and determines whether or not the entering rate improvement state is in accordance with whether the value of the number of times of operation is “0”. And when it determines with it being in the entrance rate improvement state, CPU31a for effect control sets the data which show effect mode ME to an effect mode flag. On the other hand, when it is determined that the entering rate improvement state is not in effect (the non-entry rate improving state is in effect), the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag.

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

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the effect control RAM 31c, specifies the effect mode, and controls the effect display device 11 to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode. To do. The effect control CPU 31a that executes such various processes functions as effect mode control means for performing control related to effects in accordance with various commands (instructions).

Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns for specifying the variation time of the variation game are defined. These fluctuation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P01, P02, P11, P12, P21, P22, P31, P32, P34, P35,..., P49, P50, P61, P62, P64, P65,. Is defined as a variation pattern for out-of-range variation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P03, P13, and P23 are defined as fluctuation patterns for outlier reach fluctuation. Further, variation patterns P04, P14, P24, P33, P36,..., P51, P63, P66,.

  In addition, variation patterns P01 to P04 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state, and variation patterns P11 to P14 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the first entry rate improvement state. Yes. As variation patterns that can be selected in the second entrance rate improvement state, variation patterns P21 to P24, P31 to P51, and P61 to P81 are respectively defined.

  The change pattern P12 that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state is a change pattern that shortens the change time of the change pattern P11. The change pattern P22 that can be selected in the first entrance rate improvement state is a change pattern that further shortens the change time of the change pattern P12 that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state, and the second entrance rate improvement state. The variation pattern P32 that can be selected in FIG. 3 is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P22 that can be selected in the first entrance rate improvement state. For this reason, the variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined in each of the increased entrance rates than in the non-entrance rate improved state.

  Further, the variation patterns P31 to P51 and P61 to P81 in the second entrance rate improvement state are variation patterns that can be determined when various conditions are satisfied. This condition includes the type of jackpot to which the second entry rate improvement state is given after the end of the jackpot game, and the number of executions (1 to 7 times) of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game. Yes.

  As a specific example, the variation patterns P31 to P33 can be determined in the first variation game after the end of the big hit game when the big hit based on the symbols ZC to ZJ (Special Figure 1) is won. In particular, when the first variation game is out of play, when the type of jackpot is the symbol ZC, the variation pattern P32 in which the notification effect is executed is determined, and the type of jackpot is the symbols ZD to ZJ. Sometimes, the variation pattern P31 in which the notification effect is not executed is determined. When the first fluctuation game is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern P33 is determined for any type of big hit.

  In addition, the variation patterns P34 to P36 can be determined in the second variation game after the end of the big hit game when the big hit based on the symbols ZD to ZJ (Special Figure 1) is won. In particular, when the second variation game is out of play, when the type of jackpot is symbol ZD, the variation pattern P35 in which the notification effect is executed is determined, and the type of jackpot is symbols ZE to ZJ. Sometimes, the variation pattern P34 is determined in which the notification effect is not executed. When the second variation game is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern P36 is determined for any type of big hit.

  The variation patterns P49 to P51 can be determined in the seventh variation game after the end of the big hit game when the big hit based on the symbols ZI and ZJ (Special Figure 1) is won. In particular, when the seventh variation game is out of play, when the type of jackpot is the symbol ZI, the variation pattern P50 in which the notification effect is executed is determined, and when the type of jackpot is the symbol ZJ, A variation pattern P49 in which the notification effect is not executed is determined. When the seventh variation game is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern P51 is determined for any type of big hit.

  Also, the variation patterns P61 to P63 can be determined in the first variation game after the end of the big hit game when the big hit based on the symbols Zc to Zj (Special Figure 2) is won. In particular, when the first variation game is out of play, when the type of jackpot is the symbol Zc, the variation pattern P62 in which the notification effect is executed is determined, and the type of jackpot is the symbols Zd to Zj. Sometimes, the variation pattern P61 in which the notification effect is not executed is determined. When the first fluctuation game is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern P63 is determined for any type of big hit.

  In addition, when the big hit based on the symbols ZC to ZI and Zc to Zi is won, one of the variation patterns P21 to P24 is determined from the next variation game in which the notification effect is executed. Further, when the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Za is won, any one of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P24 is determined from the first fluctuation game after the big hit game ends.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that no big hit is made by each big hit determination, reach determination is performed in principle. On the other hand, when winning the big hit based on the symbols ZC to ZJ and Zc to Zj, when the second entrance rate improvement state is given, a predetermined number of variable games in which the variable patterns P31 to P51 and P61 to P81 can be determined. Until the process is completed, regardless of the determination result of reach determination, the fluctuation pattern for outlier reach fluctuation is not determined, and the fluctuation pattern for outlier fluctuation is determined.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a changes the determination conditions of the variation pattern after the end of the jackpot game depending on the determined type of jackpot. The determination condition in the present embodiment corresponds to the type of variation pattern to be determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 30a stores data indicating the type of the big win in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of executions of the variable game by updating the value of the execution number counter after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit based on the symbols ZC to ZJ and Zc to Zj, the main control CPU 30a sets “7” in the execution number counter, and after the end of the big hit game, "1" is subtracted from. Thus, the main control CPU 30a can identify the type of jackpot that was won last time and the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the type of jackpot and the number of executions of the variation game.

  In addition, when the variation control designation command for designating the variation patterns P31 to 51 and P61 to 81 is input, the effect control CPU 31a is different from the case where the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation patterns P21 to 24 is input. Determine the contents of the production.

  Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control causes the effect on the provision of the probable variation state to be executed when a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation patterns P31 to 51 and P61 to 81 is input. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a does not confirm the provision of the probability variation state when a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation patterns P31, P34,..., P49, P61, P64,. The failure production is executed. On the other hand, when the variation control designation command for designating the variation patterns P32, P35,..., P50, P62, P65,. The successful production to be confirmed is executed as the notification production. The effect control CPU 31a succeeds in the same effect mode when the change pattern designation command for designating the change patterns P33, P36,..., P51, P63, P66,. After the production is executed, the production that is a big hit is executed.

  In this way, after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to the second entry rate improvement state, and it is difficult to specify whether the control is in the certain change state from the addition of the second entry rate improvement state. In a variable game of a predetermined number of times that differs depending on the determined type of jackpot, control is performed to execute a notification effect that can specify whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the present embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control that executes such processing corresponds to the probability variation specific effect control means.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a variation pattern determination mode and a production mode transition mode in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the big win based on the symbol ZC is won, when the big game is over and the first fluctuation game is lost, the fluctuation pattern P32 in which the notification effect is executed is determined. The production mode is controlled to the production mode MC. As described above, when the notification effect is executed in the first variation game, one of the variation patterns P21 to P24 is determined after the predetermined number of variation games is executed, triggered by the start of the second variation game. As a production mode, the production mode ME is controlled.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), when a big win based on the symbol ZD is won, a change pattern P31 in which the notification effect is not executed is displayed when the first change game is lost after the big win game is over. As the production mode, the production mode MC is controlled. When the second variation game is missed, the variation pattern P35 in which the notification effect is executed is determined, and the control of the effect mode MC is continued as the effect mode. When the notification effect is executed in the second variation game, one of the variation patterns P21 to P24 is determined after execution of the predetermined number of variation games, triggered by the start of the third variation game. As a result, the effect mode ME is controlled.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the big win based on the symbol ZI is won, when the big win game is over and the first variable game is lost, the fluctuation pattern P31 in which the notification effect is not executed is displayed. As the production mode, the production mode MC is controlled. When the second variation game is lost, a variation pattern P34 in which the notification effect is not executed is determined, and the control of the effect mode MC is continued as the effect mode. When such control is repeatedly executed and the third to sixth variation games are lost, variation patterns P37, P40, P43, and P46 in which the notification effect is not executed are determined, and the effect mode is the effect mode MC. Control is continued. When the seventh variation game is missed, the variation pattern P50 in which the notification effect is executed is determined, and the control of the effect mode MC is continued as the effect mode. When the notification effect is executed in the seventh variation game, one of the variation patterns P21 to P24 is determined after the predetermined number of variation games are executed, triggered by the start of the eighth variation game. As a result, the effect mode ME is controlled.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), when winning the jackpot based on the symbol ZJ, the same as when winning the jackpot based on the symbol ZI in the first to sixth variable games after the end of the jackpot game. Controlled. When the seventh variation game is missed, a variation pattern P49 in which the notification effect is not executed is determined, and the control of the effect mode MC is continued as the effect mode. When the notification effect is not executed in the seventh variation game and the provision of the second entry rate improvement state is completed, the variation pattern is started after the predetermined number of variation games is executed with the start of the eighth variation game. One of P01 to P04 is determined, and the production mode is controlled to the production mode MA.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 (e) to 12 (h), in the present embodiment, when winning a jackpot based on the symbols Zc, Zd, Zi, Zj, the symbols ZC, ZD, ZI, ZJ The control is performed such that the variation patterns P31 to P51 in the case of winning the big hit based on are changed to the variation patterns P61 to P81, and the effect mode MC is changed to the effect mode MD.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A first entry rate improvement state in which the first variation game is more likely to be executed than in the non-entrance rate improvement state (normal state), and a second case in which the second change game is easier to execute than in the non-entry rate improvement state. It can be controlled after the big hit game is finished in the state where the entrance rate is improved. For this reason, it is possible to provide diversity in the improved entrance rate state in which each variable game is easily executed, to provide novel gameplay, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) When the game is controlled to a probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game and when it is not controlled, both in the case of the jackpot in the first variation game and in the case of the jackpot in the second variation game Thus, the control is controlled so as to be able to shift to the rendering modes MC and MD in which it is difficult to specify the probability variation state. For this reason, even if the big hit is made in the first variation game or the big change is made in the second variation game, it is possible to shift to the production modes MC and MD, and there is a sense of expectation that it is controlled in the probable state. It can be raised and the interest in games can be improved.

  (3) Moreover, the advantage degree regarding a big hit differs between the 1st fluctuation game and the 2nd fluctuation game. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the state of improvement in the entrance rate at which the variable game is easy to be executed, and to make it possible to vary the degree of advantage with respect to the big hit in each variable game, thereby improving the interest in the game. it can.

  (4) In the first variation game and the second variation game, the probability variation state is given with the same probability regardless of whether the entry rate improvement state, but the probability variation state and the second variation rate improvement state Are given with different probabilities. For this reason, by making the probability that the probability variation state itself is given to be the same, each variation game is obtained by differentiating the probability that the second entrance rate improvement state and the certain variation state are imparted while balancing each variation game. The diversity of the game can be given, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (5) In each entrance rate improvement state, it is controlled to at least one of a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state. For this reason, it is possible to control at least whether or not the probability variation state is given in addition to the type of the entrance rate improvement state in which each variable game is easy to be executed, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (6) In the first entrance rate improvement state and the second entrance rate improvement state, the control of the effect modes MC and MD that suggests whether or not the probability variation state is given is executed as the suggestion effect. For this reason, it becomes possible to predict whether or not a certain change state is given according to the effect mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) Even in the case of transition to the production modes MC and MD, the degree of advantage is different between the big hit in the first variation game and the big hit in the second variation game. For this reason, it is possible to give attention to which of the fluctuating games is a big hit and shift to the production modes MC and MD, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (8) In the case where the second entry rate improvement state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the notification effect that can specify whether the probability change state is controlled is controlled to be executable. For this reason, it is possible to give attention to the fact that the notification effect is executed in the second entrance rate improvement state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (9) The notification effect is controlled so as to be executable in the variable game of different number of times based on the type of jackpot. For this reason, attention can be given to the type of jackpot and the timing at which the notification effect is executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (10) Based on the type of jackpot, the conditions for determining the variation pattern after the jackpot game are made different. For this reason, attention can be given to the type of jackpot and the variation pattern, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (11) The symbol Za having the highest advantage in the second variation game has a higher advantage than the symbol ZA having the highest advantage in the first variation game. It is stipulated in. For this reason, the second variation game is given a jackpot having a higher degree of advantage than the first variation game, so that the expectation for the second variation game can be enhanced and the interest in the game is improved. Can do.

  (12) A first entry rate improvement state in which it can be specified whether the probability change state is controlled after the end of the big hit game and a second entry rate improvement state that is difficult to specify are defined. For this reason, depending on the type of the entrance rate improvement state to be controlled, it is possible to give diversity to whether it is possible to specify whether or not each variation game is controlled to the probability variation state, and the probability variation state is controlled. The expectation with respect to this can be raised, and the interest for games can be improved.

  (13) Whether the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game, even if it is difficult to specify whether it is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game based on the type of the increased entry rate controlled The notification effect that can be specified can be executed, attention can be given to the notification effect being executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, it is not restricted to five production modes MA-ME. For example, even if the production mode MC that can be shifted when a big hit is made in the first variation game and the production mode MD that can be changed when a big hit is made in the second variation game are defined as one production mode. Good. Further, for example, effect modes MC1 and MC2 corresponding to the effect mode MC may be defined.

  In the above-described embodiment, 1 to 7 consecutive variable games are defined as the variable game for executing the notification effect on the basis of the type of jackpot. It may not be specified for each variable game. As a specific example, an odd number of variation games may be defined among the one to seven variation games as the variation game for executing the notification effect.

  In the above embodiment, the variable game for executing the notification effect is varied based on the type of jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the variable game unit, the timing for executing the notification effect may be varied. . As a specific example, in the same variation game, the timing at which the notification effect is executed may be different before and after the reach effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined based on the jackpot symbol, and the variable game for executing the notification effect is determined based on the determined jackpot type, but is not limited thereto. For example, the variable game for executing the notification effect may be determined based on the type of jackpot symbol itself, or a combination thereof. Further, for example, the jackpot symbol may be a decoration figure determined by the effect control CPU 31a instead of the special figure determined by the main control CPU 30a. Further, for example, the variation pattern may be a variation pattern determined by the presentation control CPU 31a based on the variation pattern instead of the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 30a.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern determination condition is different for the variation pattern type. However, the variation pattern type is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern type may be different, not all. . Further, for example, even if the types of variation patterns are all the same, these determination probabilities may be different, or a combination thereof may be used.

  In the above embodiment, when a big hit (symbols ZC to ZJ) occurs in the first variation game, a variation pattern after the end of the big hit game and a big hit (designs Zc to Zj) in the second variation game Furthermore, although the variation pattern after the end of the big hit game is made different, the present invention is not limited to this and may be a common variation pattern.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbols ZC to ZJ and Zc to Zj is won, the variation pattern is changed for each of the first to seventh variation games after the end of the big hit game. For example, a common variation pattern may be used for each of the first to seventh variation games. Further, for example, the variation pattern for the deviation variation may be the same as the variation pattern for executing the failure effect and the variation pattern for executing the success effect. If these are the same, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of jackpot and the number of times of execution of the variable game, as in the case of the main control CPU 30a in the above embodiment, and execute the failure effect or the success effect. It is preferable to determine whether to execute.

  In the above-described embodiment, since the first entrance rate improvement state is provided, it is possible to specify the probability variation state, and since the second entrance rate improvement state is provided, it is difficult to specify the probability change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is specified that the provision of the probability variation state can be specified because the second entrance rate improvement state is given, and the provision of the probability variation state is difficult to specify because the first entrance rate improvement state is assigned. May be. Further, for example, it may be possible to specify whether or not it is difficult to specify that the probability variation state is given, and whether or not it is difficult to specify that the probability variation state is not assigned may be used. .

  In the above embodiment, when the transition to the production mode MC, MD is made after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to execute the notification production that can specify that the probability variation state is given. The notification effect that can specify that the probability variation state is not given may be executable, or a combination thereof may be used. In addition, it is possible to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given by executing the notification effect, but not limited to this, for example, whether or not the probability variation state is given by not performing the notification effect. It may be possible to specify whether or not, or a combination thereof.

  -In said embodiment, when it is controlled by the big hit based on symbols ZC-ZJ, Zc-Zj to the 2nd entrance rate improvement state, it is made difficult to specify whether the probability variation state is given. The notification effect is executed before the entrance rate improvement state is finished, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined with a predetermined probability by lottery whether the notification effect is executed. In this case, if the notification effect can be executed by the end of the second entrance rate improvement state, it may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot game having the highest advantage in the first variation game may be defined to have a higher advantage than the jackpot game having the highest advantage in the second variation game. It may be specified that

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot game in the first variation game that shifts to the effect mode MC is defined to be more advantageous than the jackpot game in the second variation game that shifts to the effect mode MD. Not limited to. For example, the jackpot game in the second variation game that shifts to the effect mode MD may be defined to be more advantageous than the jackpot game in the first variation game that shifts to the effect mode MC. Further, the degree of advantage may be the same.

In the above embodiment, for example, the type of jackpot can be changed as appropriate. As a specific example, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB may not be defined.
In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display device 12a indicating the display result of the first variation game and the second special symbol display device 12b indicating the display result of the second variation game are configured separately. For example, you may comprise integrally. That is, it does not matter whether the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b as display means are integrated or separate.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is defined to be more advantageous than the first variation game for both the total opening time in the jackpot game and the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Not limited to this. For example, if the overall advantage of the second variation game is higher than that of the first variation game, for example, the second variation game is specified not to have an advantage higher than that of the first variation game. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the specified number of rounds in the big hit game, the total opening time for the big winning device 18 to be released in the big hit game, Although the degree of advantage with respect to the player such as being given a probable change state is varied, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specified number of rounds and the number of prize balls may be changed. In addition, for example, it may be an advantage that is not directly related to the appearance, such as a probability variation effect that makes it easy to specify whether or not the probability variation state is present. For example, a terminal device owned by a player It may be an advantage that is not directly related to the progress of the game, such as being able to acquire a special image. Further, the second variation game is defined to have a higher degree of advantage than the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game has a higher advantage than the second variation game. Or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is specified to have a higher degree of advantage regarding the big hit than the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first variation game is more than the second variation game. May be defined so as to increase the degree of advantage with respect to the jackpot, or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above embodiment, the second entrance rate improvement state is defined as the entrance rate improvement state having a higher degree of advantage than the first entrance rate improvement state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first entrance rate improvement state The improved state may be defined as a higher entrance rate improved state than the second improved entrance rate state, or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above embodiment, for example, based on the type of jackpot, a plurality of types such as 20, 40, and 60 may be defined as the upper limit number of times that each entry rate improvement state is given. You may make it include 0 times to which a sphere improvement state is not provided.

  -In the above embodiment, when a promising big hit is made, each entry rate improvement state is given until the next time after the big hit game is finished, while in the case of a non-variable big hit, seven times after the big hit game is finished However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a non-changeable big hit, a plurality of upper limit times of the entrance rate improvement state may be defined such as 0 times, 50 times, 100 times depending on the type of big hit (type of symbol). Further, for example, even for the same jackpot type, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, a plurality of types of upper limit times of the entrance rate improvement state may be defined such as 0 times, 50 times, and 100 times. . Further, for example, the same control may be performed not only for non-probable big hits but also for probable big hits, and it does not matter whether or not each entry rate improvement state is given until the next time.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, when the opening mode determination table TA is referred to, the second pitching rate improvement state is always set, and when the opening mode determination table TB is referred to, the first pitching rate improvement state is always set. Not limited to this. For example, when the release mode determination table TA is referred to, the second entrance rate improvement state is entered with a higher probability than the first entrance rate improvement state, and when the release mode determination table TB is referred to, the second entrance rate is determined. You may control so that it may become a 1st entrance rate improvement state with a probability higher than an improvement state. That is, it is only necessary to determine whether the first entrance rate improvement state or the second entrance rate improvement state is set in a different manner depending on the type of jackpot. Moreover, it may be determined in the same manner whether the first entrance rate improvement state or the second entrance rate improvement state is set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the transition probability to the second entrance rate improvement state is defined to be the same in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state. The transition probability to the second entrance rate improvement state may be different between the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state. In particular, if it is defined that a transition from the first entrance rate improvement state to the second entrance rate improvement state can be made with a higher probability from the non-entrance rate improvement state than the second entrance rate improvement state, The advantageous degree with respect to the transition from the improved ball rate state to the first improved ball rate state is preferable.

  In the above embodiment, for example, even if the winning probability per normal is different depending on whether the non-entry rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state, or the second entrance rate improvement state Well, you may prescribe | regulate so that it may become the same by each.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the regular game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure is increased, the total opening time of the opening / closing piece 16 is increased, and the fluctuation due to the special symbol It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the game variation time.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, a gaming machine (so-called “first type pachinko gaming machine”) to which a big hit game is awarded only when winning a big hit lottery in each variable game is adopted, but is not limited thereto. For example, in the first variation game, a jackpot game is awarded in the same manner, but in the second variation game, a game machine that can be awarded a jackpot game by passing through a special passing area (so-called “one type two types” A “mixer”) may be employed. In addition, for example, a gaming machine (so-called “ST machine”) in which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given up to a predetermined number of times and the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given until the next time. ) May be employed, and a gaming machine provided with a probability variation opportunity area for imparting a certain probability variation state to the back of the winning device may be employed.

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

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A starting entrance where the first execution condition of the first symbol variation game can be obtained by entering a game ball, and the starting entrance are provided separately. A first entrance where the first execution condition of the symbol variation game can be obtained, first opening / closing means operating so that the first entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and the starting entrance Provided separately, so that the second execution condition for obtaining the second execution condition of the second symbol variation game can be obtained by entering the game ball, and the second entrance can be in an open state and a closed state. Second open / close means that operates, wherein the first special state is a state in which the first open / close means is easily controlled to an open state, and the second special state is a state in which the second open / close means is in an open state. It is in a state where it can be easily controlled.

  (B) main control means and presentation control means for performing control related to the presentation in response to an instruction from the main control means, wherein the main control means includes display control of the first symbol in the first symbol variation game; The display control of the second symbol in the second symbol variation game is performed.

  (C) In the case of being controlled to the first special state after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to execute a probability change specific effect that can specify at least whether the state is controlled to the probability change state before the first special state ends. It is characterized by comprising a probability variation specific effect control means for controlling.

  (D) In the case where the first special state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to specify whether or not the first special state is controlled to the certain change state after the end of the big hit game. In the case where the special state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, it is specified that it is difficult to specify whether or not the special state is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game is finished. And

  (E) In the case where the second special state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to specify whether or not the second special state is controlled to the certain change state after the end of the jackpot game from the type of the controlled special state. In the case where the special state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, it is specified that it is difficult to specify whether or not the special state is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game is finished. And

  SW1 ... first start port switch, SW2 ... first non-electric start port switch, SW3 ... second non-electric start port switch, SW4 ... count switch, SW5 ... gate switch, SW6 ... normal electric prize port switch, SW7 ... first Aisle switch, SW8 ... second aisle switch, 11 ... effect display device, 14 ... first start winning port, 14a ... first winning port, 15 ... normal electric winning port, 15a ... normal winning port, 15b ... first activation opportunity Area 15c second activation opportunity area 16 opening and closing piece 18 winning device 21 21 first non-electric start winning opening 21a first non-electric winning opening (first ball opening) 21b first 1 non-electric opening / closing blade (first opening / closing means), 22 ... second non-electric start start winning opening, 22a ... second non-electric winning opening (second ball opening), 22b ... second non-electric opening / closing opening (second opening / closing) Means), 25 ... 2nd Grand Prize Door, 2 2nd Grand Prize Winner, 26a ... 2nd Grand Prize Port, 28a ... Special Passing Area, 28b ... General Passing Area, 29 ... Special Distribution Shutter, 30 ... Main Control Board, 30a ... Main Control CPU (Main Control Means) , Jackpot determining means, determining means, variation pattern determining means, state control means), 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU (production control means, production mode control means, probability variation specific production control means), 41 ... vibration Minute shutter.

Claims (6)

A predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a first symbol variation game that is performed by varying the first symbol when the first execution condition is satisfied or a second symbol variation game that is performed by varying the second symbol when the second execution condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
A jackpot determining means for determining whether the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a jackpot;
The first special state which is controllable after the big hit game is finished and the first symbol change game is more easily executed than the normal state, and the first special state and the first A state control means capable of controlling after the end of the big hit game to the second special state in which the two-figure variation game is more easily executed than the normal state;
Production mode control means for controlling the production mode indicating the degree of expectation controlled in the probability variation state,
The effect mode control means includes a specific effect included in the effect mode after the end of the big hit game both when the big win is achieved in the first symbol variation game and when the big win is achieved in the second symbol variation game. A game machine that is controlled so as to be able to enter a mode.   It is defined that the degree of advantage is different between the big hit that is shifted to the specific effect mode due to the big hit in the first symbol variation game and the big hit that is shifted to the specific effect mode due to the big hit in the second symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   In the case of being controlled to the second special state after the end of the big hit game, the probability variation for controlling the probability variation specific effect capable of identifying at least whether the state is controlled to the probability variation state before the second special state is terminated. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a specific effect control unit. When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, it comprises a determination means for determining at least one of the type of jackpot symbol and the type of jackpot,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the probability variation specific effect control means controls the probability variation specific effect to be executable at different timings based on a determination result by the determination means. Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, comprising a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the symbol variation game,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the variation pattern determination unit varies a determination condition of the variation pattern after the big hit game based on a determination result by the determination unit.   The jackpot with the highest advantage in the second symbol variation game has a higher advantage than the jackpot with the highest advantage in the first symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is defined.