JP2018057733A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: With inflow of game balls to a specific passage as an opportunity, a probability variable state is given after completion of a jackpot game. The game balls more easily flow in the specific passage in a jackpot game based on a second variation game than in a jackpot game based on a first variation game. Control for simultaneously executing the first variation game and the second variation game can be performed. When a jackpot game, which is based on one of the first variation game and the second variation game, is given, the other variation game is controlled as a display result of losing during execution of the other variation game. The second variation game is a variation game in which a degree of expectation that a jackpot occurs prior to the first variation game is high in satisfaction of specific conditions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine, a big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not a big hit will be triggered when a game ball enters the start opening, and the determination result of the big hit determination will be a big hit In this case, after deriving the display result of the jackpot in the symbol variation game, the jackpot game in which the jackpot is opened is awarded.

  Among such pachinko machines, it is known that an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given a high probability state in which the probability of a big hit is high, and a high probability after the big hit game ends. Attention can be given to whether a state is given. In addition, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a gaming machine that is provided with a specific path through which a game ball that has entered a grand prize opening can flow, and is given a high probability state when the game ball flows into the specific path. It is disclosed.

JP 2013-230359 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, attention can be given to whether it is advantageous to the player, but it is desired to improve the interest of the game by providing new gaming characteristics.

  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 jackpot determining means that determines whether or not the big hit game is given in a gaming machine to which a big hit game is given after the symbol fluctuation game has been displayed as a big hit display, and control related to the symbol fluctuation game. Detecting game control means to be performed, a special entrance that can be opened in a big hit game, a specific passage through which a game ball that has entered the special entrance can flow, and a game ball that has flowed into the specific passage Specific detection means, and state giving means for giving a high probability state in which the probability of a big hit is higher than the low probability state after the big hit game is triggered, when the game ball is detected by the specific detection means The symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game and a second symbol variation game, and the jackpot game based on the second symbol variation game has the first symbol variation game. A game ball is more likely to flow into the specific passage than a big hit game based on a game, and the game control means can perform control to simultaneously execute the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, When a big hit game based on one of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game is awarded, when one of the other symbol variation games is executed, the other symbol variation game is executed. The symbol variation game is controlled as an outlier display result, and the second symbol variation game has a higher expectation level that is a big hit prior to the first symbol variation game when a specific condition is satisfied. It is a summary.

  The gaming machine includes a small hit determining means for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and the game control means is provided in any one of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. In the case where a small hit game based on the game is given, when one of the other symbol variation games is executed, the other symbol variation game is controlled as a display result of losing, and the second symbol variation game is It is a symbol variation game that has a higher probability of being determined to be a small hit than a symbol variation game, and has a higher probability of being determined to be a small hit than the probability that it is determined to be out of play, or is determined to be out of place. It is good also as a structure which is a design change game which does not have.

Regarding the gaming machine, the second symbol variation game may be a symbol variation game having a variation time shorter than that of the first symbol variation game determined to be a big hit.
In the game machine, in the big hit game based on the second symbol variation game, the game ball that has entered the special entrance may flow into the specific passage.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the content of various games. The figure which shows the kind of hit. The figure which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the execution aspect of various symbol games and various hit games. The figure which shows the kind of hit.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decorative lamp LA and a speaker SP.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game, first symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, first symbol) are displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, the simple game “first variation game” refers to a variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 11.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (design variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, second symbol) are displayed by variation is performed. In the following description, when the “second variation game” is simply indicated, it indicates a variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12. As described above, there are a first variation game and a second variation game as the variation games for displaying the special symbols in a variation and fixed stop display. The first variation game and the second variation game can be executed simultaneously.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery (big hit lottery and small lottery lottery) among a plurality of types of special symbols is confirmed and stopped (derived) when the variable game ends. Is done. Special symbols include jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (display results for jackpots), small hits symbols that can recognize jackpots (display results for jackpots), and off-set symbols that can recognize losing (display results for outliers) ) When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a big hit game is awarded. When the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a small hit game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display unit GH for displaying effect images. In the effect display device 16, display effects related to the variable game are performed. Specifically, a plurality of types of effect symbols (so-called “decorative symbols”) are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). An effect design variation game is performed.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variable game is started, the effect symbols in each column are variablely displayed (varied) along a predetermined variable direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, it may be a reach symbol combination to form a reach state. As the reach symbol combination, the effect symbols in a specific column (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are temporarily displayed as the same type, and columns other than the specific column (this book) In the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, a symbol combination corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is confirmed and stopped. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are confirmed to stop and display the small hit symbol, the small effect symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are displayed in a definite stop state, the special symbol display devices 16 and 12 are also displayed in a definite stop state. In addition, in this embodiment, as the symbol combination of the big hit, the symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all the rows are the same type, as the symbol combination of the small hits and the symbol combination of the outliers, the effect symbols of all the rows are the same type. Each symbol combination that must not be specified is specified.

  In the present embodiment, “variable display” is a state in which the type of special symbol or effect symbol is changing, and “definite stop display” is a state in which the special symbol or effect symbol is definitely stopped. It is. “Temporary stop display” is a state in which the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, and the effect symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, it is possible for the player to recognize a big hit, a small hit or a loss from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 16 in a stop-stop state.

  The game board YB is provided with a game area YR in which game balls can flow down. The game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a first start winning port 21a (first start port) through which a game ball can enter. A first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is provided in the back of the first starting winning opening 21a. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a second start winning opening 22a (second start opening) through which a game ball can enter. A second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 4) is provided in the back of the second start winning opening 22a as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The second start winning opening 22a is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (normal electric combination) for opening and closing the second starting winning opening 22a by the operation of the normal electric winning solenoid SOL3 (see FIG. 4). The opening / closing member 22b serving as the opening / closing means is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball (second ball entry is restricted) and a game ball can enter (the ball is allowed to enter). Operates in the open state. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a first big winning opening 23a (a special entry entrance, a first special entry entrance) through which a game ball can enter. A first count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is provided in the back of the first big prize opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is given.

  The first big prize opening 23a is provided with a first big prize opening door 23b for opening and closing the first big prize opening 23a by the operation of the first big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 4). The first grand prize opening door 23b as the special opening / closing means (first special opening / closing means) is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted), It operates in an open state in which it is possible to enter (in which entry is permitted). The first grand prize opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  In the back of the first grand prize opening 23a, a probable change opportunity area 23c and a general area 23d through which a game ball having entered the first big prize opening 23a can pass are provided so as to branch. A probability variation opportunity sensor SE6 (see FIG. 4) as specific detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the probability variation opportunity region 23c is disposed in the probability variation opportunity region 23c as the specific passage. When the game ball that has passed the probability change opportunity area 23c is detected by the probability change opportunity sensor SE6, the probability change state of the big hit lottery is reached after the end of the big hit game.

  A game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a downstream of the first big prize opening 23a and upstream of the probability change opportunity area 23c and the general area 23d by the operation of the distribution solenoid SOL4 (see FIG. 4). A distribution shutter 23e is provided that distributes these to the probability change opportunity area 23c or the general area 23d. The sorting shutter 23e as the sorting means operates in a closed state in which the game ball is guided to the general area 23d and an open state in which the game ball is guided to the probability change opportunity area 23c. The sorting shutter 23e operates in an open state with a predetermined opening pattern when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a second large winning opening 24a (special entry opening, second special entry opening) through which a game ball can enter. A second count sensor SE4 (see FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second major prize opening 24a is provided in the back of the second major prize opening 24a. When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 24a is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out are given.

  The second big prize opening 24a is provided with a second big prize opening piece 24b for opening and closing the second big prize opening 24a by the operation of the second big prize opening solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 4). The second big prize opening piece 24b as the special opening / closing means (second special opening / closing means) is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening 24a (the entry is restricted), It operates in an open state in which it is possible to enter (in which entry is permitted). The second grand prize winning piece 24b operates in an open state in a predetermined release mode when a predetermined release condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the second grand prize winning piece 24b is disposed in the passage Z of the game board YB. The second grand prize opening piece 24b is arranged so as not to protrude from the game board YB in the closed state, and makes it difficult for a game ball passing through the passage Z to enter the second big prize opening 24a. Then, the game balls that have not entered the second grand prize opening 24a flow down through the passage Z in the direction in which the first big prize opening 23a is disposed. On the other hand, the second big prize mouth piece 24b is displaced to move forward (player side) by operating in the open state, and is disposed so as to protrude from the game board YB and passes through the passage Z. Can enter the second grand prize opening 24a.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the first big prize opening door 23b and the second big prize opening piece 24b are operated to open according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the respective big prize winning openings 23a, 24a are opened. Thus, the entry of game balls is permitted. For this reason, when the big hit game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, and is in a state (game) advantageous to the player.

  Further, when a small hit game is awarded, the second big prize opening piece 24b is operated in the open state, and the second big prize opening 24a is opened, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. The small hit game can give the player an opportunity to win a prize ball, although the time that each of the big winning holes 23a, 24a is open is shorter than that of the big hit game.

  A first hold display device 13 is provided on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 displays the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 13 has the start condition for the first variation game established by the game ball entering the first start prize opening 21a, while the execution condition for the first variation game is not yet established. The number of first variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called first start pending memory number (hereinafter referred to as the first pending memory number) is displayed.

  A second hold display device 14 is provided in the game board YB. The second hold display device 14 displays the number of second variable games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 14 has the start condition for the second variation game established by the game ball entering the second start prize opening 22a, while the execution condition for the second variation game is not yet established. The number of second variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called second start-up storage number (hereinafter referred to as the second reservation storage number) is displayed.

  A normal symbol display device 15 is provided on the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed. In the following description, the simple symbol “normal” indicates a normal symbol, and the simple “general game” indicates a normal symbol variation game. The normal game and the floating game can be executed simultaneously.

  In the normal symbol display device 15, one general symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal lottery among a plurality of types of common symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state when the regular game is finished. There are two types of common charts: a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit, and an ordinary off-line pattern that can recognize a normal hit. When the normal winning symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a normal winning game is awarded.

  In the game area YR of the game board YB, an operation gate 25 that allows a game ball to enter (pass) is provided. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE5 (see FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered. When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE5, a start condition for the usual game can be given.

  When the normal hit game is given, the opening / closing member 22b is operated to open, the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the second start winning opening 22a. For this reason, when a normal winning game is given, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can do.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a jackpot lottery probability variation state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The game state in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery is higher than the gaming state (low probability state) that is not in the probability change state of the jackpot lottery. It is. In this embodiment, the probability variation state of the big hit lottery is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. In the following explanation, when the term “probability variation state” or “probability variation state” is simply indicated, it means the probability variation state of the jackpot lottery, and “non-probability variation state” or “non-probability variation state” is abbreviated. "Indicates a gaming state that is not the probability variation state of the big hit lottery.

  The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a as compared to a low base state that is not a high base state (increase in the entrance rate). The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the usual game, which makes the fluctuation time of the usual game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is the probability variation control of the normal lottery in which the probability of winning the normal lottery (ordinary hit probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that the normal winning lottery is won is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the opening / closing member 22b is opened based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery is larger than that in the low base state, and the opening / closing member 22b is based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the one opening time longer than that in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth control is executed in the high base state. The fourth control is control for shortening the variation time of the variation game that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the variation game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game is executed, the high base state is a so-called “fluctuation time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, the high base state is provided until a predetermined high base end condition is satisfied. Note that the high base state may be given even during the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, the game area YR of the game board YB includes a first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB and a second flow path Y on the right side of the game board YB. The first start winning opening 21a is arranged below the effect display device 16, and it is easier for the game ball to enter when the first flow path X flows down than when the second flow path Y flows down. For this reason, in a low base state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the first flow path X so that the game ball can enter the first start winning opening 21a. There is a tendency to fire.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, an operation gate 25, a second start winning opening 22a, a second large winning opening 24a, and a first large winning opening 23a are arranged in order from the top. It is easier for the game ball to enter when the second flow path Y flows down than when the first flow path X flows down. For this reason, in a high base state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the second flow path Y so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 22a. There is a tendency to fire. Also, in a winning game, there is a tendency that the game balls are fired so as to flow down the second flow path Y in order to allow the game balls to enter the respective big winning openings 23a, 24a.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the winning game (big hit game and small hit game) in the present embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the end of the variable game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 23a and the second big prize opening 24a are in an open state is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is continued until the upper limit number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 23a or the second major prize opening 24a, or until a predetermined time elapses. Is called. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. When the ending time ends, the jackpot game ends.

  The small hit game is started after the end of the variable game in which the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. When the small hit game is started, the second grand prize opening 24a is opened, and until the upper limit number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 24a or until a predetermined time elapses. The game is continued and the small hit game ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from among a plurality of types of big hits according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) to be decided, and the big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is It is to be granted.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines such as hit probability and hit game content will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2A, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is 219/65536 (about 1/300) in the non-probable change state as in both the first change game and the second change game. However, in the probability variation state, 1640/65536 (about 1/40) is defined respectively. That is, the first variation game and the second variation game are symbol variation games that have the same probability of being determined to be a big hit.

  In addition, as the small hit probability, 65317/65536 (about 299/300) is specified in the non-probable change state in the second variation game, and 63896/65536 (about 39/40) is specified in the probabilistic state. It is stipulated that if the lottery is not won, it will be won by 1/1. That is, in the second variation game, if the big win lottery is not won, the small win lottery is always won in the same manner in any gaming state. In the present embodiment, it is stipulated that the small winning lottery is not won in the first variation game. Thus, the second variation game is a variation game that has a higher probability of being determined to be a small hit than the first variation game, and that is not determined to be out of place.

  The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and when the first count sensor SE3 or the second count sensor SE4 detects a game ball, As the number of payout prize balls, “14” is defined.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the usual game is defined as 6 s in the low base state and 0.5 s in the high base state. As the normal hit probability, 505/65536 (about 1/130) is defined in the low base state, and 65535/65536 (about 1/1) is defined in the high base state. As an opening mode of the opening / closing member 22b in a game per game, an opening mode in which an opening control with an opening time of 0.1 s is performed once when the game is hit in a low base state is a high base state. In the case of hitting an ordinary map, an opening mode in which opening control with an opening time of 0.9 s is performed four times is defined. Note that 0.1 s is defined as the open interval time in the high base state. For this reason, the game per game in the high base state is given with 4s as an upper limit. The upper limit number of game balls that can enter the second start winning opening 22a in one game per game is “5” in both the low base state and the high base state. Is stipulated.

Here, the types of winning games will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from two types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become so. Which of the two types of jackpots is awarded is determined in accordance with a special figure (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the 100 types of special bonus jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 in a fixed stop manner are classified according to the type of jackpot.
Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11, 50 jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZA, and 50 jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZB. Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12, 100 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol Za.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the small hitting lottery is won, the small special symbol (symbol Zc) is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12, and the small hitting game is given. ing.

  In the following, the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11 as “big hit A”, and the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. The big hit displayed is “big hit B”, and the big hit that is classified and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 as “big hit a” is shown as “big hit a”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot A, B, a is won is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. In addition, “9” is defined as the upper limit number of game balls that can be entered in each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a in one round game.

  In the jackpot game given when the jackpot A, a is won, “25 s” is defined as the maximum time of each round game. On the other hand, in the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpot B, “25 s” is specified as the maximum time of round games other than the fourth round, and “0.02 s” is specified as the maximum time of round games in the fourth round. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, in the round game of the fourth round, the first big prize opening 23a is opened without opening the second big prize opening 24a, while in the round games other than the fourth round, the first The second big prize opening 24a is opened without opening the big prize opening 23a.

  In the present embodiment, in the fourth round game, the sorting shutter 23e operates in an open state with a predetermined release pattern, while in the round games other than the fourth round, the sorting shutter 23e is in the open state. Do not work.

  Thus, in the jackpot game given when winning the jackpot A, a, the maximum time of the round game of the fourth round is defined as “25 s”, and a game ball enters the first big prize opening 23a. A ball is possible, and a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a can pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c. On the other hand, in the jackpot game that is awarded when winning the jackpot B, the maximum time of the round game of the fourth round is defined as “0.02 s”, and a game ball enters the first big prize opening 23a. It is difficult to play the ball, and it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c.

  In other words, the types of jackpots include jackpots A and a in which game balls easily flow into the probability change opportunity area 23c according to the mode (open mode) of the first jackpot door 23b and the distribution shutter 23e in the jackpot game. There is a big hit B where it is difficult for game balls to flow into the probable opportunity region 23c. The big hits A and a in which game balls easily flow into the probability change opportunity area 23c can be said to be big hits determined with a higher probability in the second variable game than in the first variable game. Thus, it can be said that the second variation game is likely to be a big hit that is more advantageous than the first variation game. In the present embodiment, the big hit A, a corresponds to the first big hit, and the big hit B corresponds to the second big hit.

  In other words, the jackpot game based on the second variation game is a game in which a game ball flows into the probability change opportunity area 23c, and the jackpot game based on the second variation game is more than the jackpot game based on the first variation game. It can be said that the game ball easily flows into the probability change opportunity region 23c. The small hit game is a game in which the game ball does not flow into the probability change opportunity area 23c, and it can be said that the big hit game based on the first variation game is more likely to flow into the probability change opportunity area 23c than the small hit game. .

  In each jackpot game, the opening time, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds), and the ending time are defined as fixed times.

  In addition, when each jackpot is won, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the probability change opportunity area 23c, after the jackpot game is over, a predetermined number of times (the book number) is used regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. In the embodiment, the probability variation state is given with the upper limit number of times until the “40 times” fluctuation game ends.

  In addition, when each jackpot is won, after the jackpot game is over, a predetermined number of times (this implementation is performed) regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability change opportunity area 23c and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. In the embodiment, the high base state is given by setting the upper limit number of times until the end of the “40 times” variable game.

  In addition, in the small hit game, “0.02 s” is defined as the maximum time, and the opening time, the interval time between rounds, and the ending time are not defined. In the present embodiment, in the small hit game, the first big winning opening 24a is opened without opening the first big winning opening 23a. In addition, “9” is defined as the upper limit number of game balls that can be made to enter the second big prize opening 24a in the small hit game. In addition, the gaming state is maintained before and after the start of the small hit game.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the results of the various processes.

  A sub-control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the sub control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode of the effect display device 16 (display images such as effect symbols, backgrounds, and characters). The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The sub control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, and the probability change trigger sensor SE6 are connected. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, and the probability change trigger sensor SE6 output detection signals to the main control CPU 30a. The main control board 30 is connected to each special symbol display device 11, 12, each holding display device 13, 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control CPU 30 a controls display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control board 30 is connected to the first big prize opening solenoid SOL1, the second big prize opening solenoid SOL2, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL3, and the distribution solenoid SOL4. The main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening solenoid SOL1, the second big prize opening solenoid SOL2, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL3, and the distribution solenoid SOL4.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a pattern that makes it possible to specify the time (variation time) from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern in the present embodiment can also indicate a pattern that is a base of the game effect from the start to the end of the variable game. Can also be identified.

  The variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern that identifies a big hit variation effect, a small hit variation pattern that identifies a small hit variation effect, a losing reach variation pattern that identifies a disparity reach variation effect, and an outlier variation that identifies an outlier variation effect. There is a pattern. A plurality of types of variation patterns are defined as the big hit variation pattern, the small hit variation pattern, the outlier reach variation pattern, and the outbreak variation pattern. The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped. The small hit variation effect is an effect which is developed so that the symbol combination of the small hit is displayed in a fixed stop manner. In the present embodiment, the big hit variation effect and the small hit variation effect may be subjected to reach effect or may not be reached. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the outliers is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The deviation variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to display the fixed symbol combination without stopping through the reach effect. The reach effect is performed in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 16 after the reach symbol combination is formed until the big hit symbol combination, the small hit symbol combination, or the outlier symbol combination is derived. Production.

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

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

  The main control board 30 generates various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach production determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers. The random number for winning determination is a random number used for the winning lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (big hit type). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining a variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The sub-control board 31 is provided with a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the sub control ROM 31b and the sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. In the sub control RAM 31c, a sub operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is provided is stored. The sub control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the sub control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The sub control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. Various image data (effect data, various background images, image data of characters, characters, etc.) is stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. The sub control board 31 and the effect display device 16 are connected. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 16 based on the effect control program. The sub-control board 31 is connected to the decorative lamp LA and the speaker SP.

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

  The main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning prize port 21a based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. To do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The first reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than ().

  When the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold control process. In the first hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 so as to display the updated first hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a). The main control CPU 30a acquires various random numbers related to the first variation game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the first start winning opening 21a can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a), or when the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is negative (first The main control CPU 30a does not execute the first hold control process when the upper limit number of the hold storage number has been reached.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) for the second hold memory number. The second reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a second hold control process. In the second hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 so as to display the updated second hold memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number to the sub-control board 31. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the second variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the second start winning opening 22a can be specified. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 22a), or when the determination result of the second hold memory number determination is negative (second When the upper limit number of the reserved storage number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second hold control process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the winning game is not being executed and the first variation game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number is larger than “0” (when there is a first variable game whose execution is suspended), the main control CPU 30a satisfies the execution condition of the first variable game, A value indicating the execution of the first variation game is set in the first special symbol variation processing flag assigned to the control RAM 30c.

  When the winning game is not being executed and the second variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether or not the second reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” (when there is a second variable game that is suspended), the main control CPU 30a satisfies the execution condition of the second variable game, A value indicating execution of the second variation game is set in the second special symbol variation processing flag assigned to the control RAM 30c.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a independently performs a process for determining whether the execution condition for the first variation game is satisfied and a process for determining whether the execution condition for the second variation game is satisfied. Run. The main control CPU 30a also independently executes a process for controlling each variation game executed when the execution conditions for each variation game are satisfied. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a can perform control to simultaneously execute the first variable game and the second variable game.

  When the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a executes a process related to the first variation game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number values related to the first variation game (the value of the hit determination random number, the variation pattern distribution random value, the special symbol distribution random number, and the reach determination random number). ), The random number value related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order is read from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first hold display device 13 so as to display the subtracted first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold storage number to the sub-control board 31.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol distribution random number value to the first special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbols. To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot corresponding to the final stop symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of the variation game. The variation pattern designation command is a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable symbol variation display. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the first variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, in the first special symbol display device. 11 display contents are controlled. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating non-execution of the first variation game in the first special symbol variation processing flag. The main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for finalizing and displaying the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of the small hit), the main control CPU 30a displays the first special symbol from among the small hit symbols based on the special symbol based on the read special symbol distribution random number value. The final stop symbol displayed on the apparatus 11 for fixed stop is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the small hit variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (not the small hit), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. 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 (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the deviation variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the second variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a executes a process related to the second variation game. Since the process related to the second variable game is the same as the process related to the first variable game, detailed description is omitted. In the processing related to the second variation game, the control for the “first variation game” is read as the control for the “second variation game”, and the above “first special symbol display device 11” is targeted. The control is read as control for the “second special symbol display device 12”.

  In the present embodiment, in the process related to the first variation game, the process proceeds as if the small hitting lottery is not won and the small hitting is not always made. Further, in the process related to the second variation game, since the small hitting lottery is always won, the process does not proceed as if the small hitting is not.

  The main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the winning variable game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time in response to the start of the big hit game, and outputs an opening command indicating that the opening time has started to the sub-control board 31.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time is over, and outputs a round command to the sub control board 31 instructing the start of the round game when the round game starts. The main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening 23a and the second big prize opening 24a to the open state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a waits until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. The winning opening 24a is controlled to open in a predetermined opening mode.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the first grand prize winning port 23a and the second big prize winning port 24a to be in a closed state until a round interval time predetermined for each round game elapses. The first big prize opening 23a and the second big prize opening 24a are kept closed. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the specified number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time, and outputs an ending command indicating that the ending time has started to the sub-control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, when the fourth round game is started, the main control CPU 30a controls the sorting shutter 23e to be opened in a predetermined release pattern. Further, when the game ball passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability change passage command indicating the passage of the game ball to the probability change opportunity area 23c to the sub control board 31.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command to the sub control board 31 in response to the start of the small hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening 24a to the open state. In other words, the main control CPU 30a opens the second big winning opening 24a in a predetermined opening manner until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the second big prize opening 24a is controlled to be closed, and the small hit game is ended.

  When the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a gives a probability change state when the game ball passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c in the big hit game (the fourth round game), and the main probability change flag. Is set to a value indicating that the probability variation state is given. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (“40” in the present embodiment) indicating the number of times of assigning the probability variation state to the main probability variation count flag. When the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) is executed, “1” is subtracted and becomes “0”, and the main control CPU 30a determines the value of the main probability variable flag. To reset. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a probability variation count designation command for designating the value set in the main probability variation count flag to the sub-control board 31. On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c in the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a does not give the probability change state and the probability change state is not given to the main probability change flag. Set the value indicating. The main control CPU 30a once resets the values of the main probability variation flag and the main probability variation count flag when the big hit game is awarded. Further, the main control CPU 30a holds the values of the main probability change flag and the main probability change count flag when the small hit game is awarded. In this way, the main control CPU 30a gives a certain probability change state up to a predetermined number of fluctuating games after the end of the big hit game, triggered by the inflow of game balls into the probability change opportunity area 23c.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (“40” in the present embodiment) indicating the number of times of applying the high base state in the main operation number flag. When the fluctuation game (the first fluctuation game and the second fluctuation game) is executed, the main operation number flag is decremented by “1” and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines the value of the main operation flag. To reset. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation number designation command for designating the value set in the main operation number flag to the sub-control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded. Further, the main control CPU 30a holds the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the small hit game is given. In this way, the main control CPU 30a gives a high base state up to a predetermined number of fluctuating games after the end of the big hit game, triggered by the inflow of game balls into the probability change opportunity area 23c.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes the second variation game on the second special symbol variation processing flag with the start of the hit game based on the first variation game (big hit game and small hit game). It is determined whether or not the indicated value is set. When it is determined that the value indicating the execution of the second variation game is set in the second special symbol variation process flag, the main control CPU 30a executes the second variation game stop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value indicating execution of the second variation game is not set in the second special symbol variation processing flag, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second variation game stop processing. . Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the game is awarded by hitting the first special symbol variation processing flag, and sets a value indicating that the game is awarded by the second special symbol variation processing flag.

  In the cancellation process of the second variable game, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the final stop symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 to be stopped and rewritten with the symbol, and displays the rewritten final stop symbol. 2 Controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the rewritten final stop symbol and an all symbol stop command. As a result, the process at the end of the second variation game is executed.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a has a value indicating the execution of the first variation game in the first special symbol variation processing flag when the hit game based on the second variation game (big hit game and small hit game) starts. When it is determined that the setting has been made, the main control CPU 30a executes the first variable game stop process. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the game is awarded by hitting the first special symbol variation processing flag, and sets a value indicating that the game is awarded by the second special symbol variation processing flag.

  In the process of canceling the first variation game, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the final stop symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 so as to stop and rewrites it to the symbol, and displays the rewritten final stop symbol. 1 The display content of the special symbol display device 11 is controlled. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the rewritten final stop symbol and an all symbol stop command. Thereby, the process at the end of the first variation game is executed.

  The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating non-execution of the first variation game in the first special symbol variation processing flag and the second variation in the second special symbol variation processing flag when the winning game ends. Set a value that indicates non-execution of the game. Thus, after the winning game is finished, the execution of each variable game is controlled to be started.

  Thus, when the winning game based on one of the first variation game and the second variation game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a executes one of the other variation games. In some cases, the other variable game is controlled as a display result of out of game, and the other variable game is stopped. It should be noted that the main control CPU 30a does not execute the variable game during the winning game, and controls so that the next other variable game can be executed after the winning game ends. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a big hit determining means, a small hit determining means, a big hit type determining means, a game control means, and a state giving means.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly. In the present embodiment, various processes are executed for each type of variable game.

  For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, a fixed stop display is performed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the effect symbol to be performed is determined.

  That is, the sub control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination for the small hit when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the small hit symbol. Further, the sub control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols of the detachment reach when the designated final stop symbol is the detachment symbol and the detachment reach variation pattern is designated. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that are out of order when the designated final stop symbol is an out-of-order symbol and a variation pattern is designated.

  Then, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to execute the effect symbol change game based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the decoration lamp LA, so as to execute an effect accompanying the variation game (effect design variation game) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The speaker SP is controlled. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the all symbols stop command, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variation game and displays the determined symbol combination. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 16 is controlled to execute the effect symbol variation game for each type of the variation game.

  In addition, when a probability change passing command is input, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability change state is given to the sub probability change flag after the big hit game, and sets the value of the sub probability change count flag. Set the number of probability changes. Further, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-probability variation count flag based on the value set in the main probability variation count flag specified by the probability variation count designation command. When a big hit game is awarded or when the value of the sub-probability change count flag is “0”, the value indicating that the probable change state is given is deleted from the sub-probability change flag. On the other hand, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the sub probability variation flag when the probability variation passage command is not input.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the sub operation flag, and sets the operation frequency to the value of the sub operation number flag. To do. Further, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub operation number flag based on the value set in the main operation number flag designated by the operation number designation command. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the high base state is given is deleted from the secondary action flag.

Here, the fluctuation pattern will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not to execute a shift reach effect when it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP15, HP22, and HP24 are defined as big hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP14 and HP23 are defined as small hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP13 is defined as a loss reach fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, and HP21 are defined as outlier fluctuation patterns.

  The variation patterns HP11 to HP15 are defined as the variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP21 to HP24 are defined as the variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state.

  The variation pattern HP12 that can be selected in the low base state and the variation pattern HP21 that can be selected in the high base state are variation patterns that shorten the variation time of the variation pattern HP11. In this way, in the high base state, it is easier to determine a variation pattern that shortens the variation time than in the low base state.

  Variation patterns HP21 and HP22 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the first variation game in the high base state, and variation patterns HP23 and HP24 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the second variation game. Variation patterns HP11 to HP15 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in both the first variation game and the second variation game in the low base state. In the present embodiment, 0.5s is defined as the interval time (variable interval time) of the variable game.

  As described above, the variation patterns HP23 and HP24 that can be selected in the second variation game in the high base state are shorter than the variation patterns HP21 and HP22 (9s) that can be selected in the first variation game in the high base state (1s). ). That is, in the high base state, the second variation game is a variation game having a variation time shorter than that of the first variation game, and can be said to be a variation game having a variation time shorter than that of the first variation game determined to be a big hit. . The small hit game is a game that is given with an upper limit of 0.02 s (see FIG. 3), and is given with a shorter time than the first variable game that is determined to be a big hit in the high base state.

  Here, the progress of the game by the above control will be described with reference to FIG. In particular, in the present embodiment, the progress of the game when the high base state is reached after the end of the big hit game will be described. In FIG. 6, in order to make the gist of the invention easier to understand, the illustrated contents such as the time series scale and the fact that the variable interval time is included in the variable game are simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the first reserved memory number is “1” or more and the second reserved memory number is “0”, when the big hit game ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, the high base state Controlled. In this case, since the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied, and the first variation game of 9 s regardless of whether it is a big win or not. Is started (indicated as “1” in the figure). For this reason, when the first variation game is started from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11, the first variation game is terminated at a timing after the elapse of 9s.

  When the game ball is fired on the second flow down path Y after the big hit game is over, the game ball may pass through the operation gate 25 in some cases. When the game ball passes through the operation gate 25 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, a normal game of 0.5 s is executed in the high base state. For this reason, when the usual game is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T12, the usual game is completed at the timing indicated by the symbol T13 after 0.5 s has elapsed.

  Subsequently, in the high base state, the normal hit probability is 65535/65536, and the normal hit probability is won with an extremely high probability. When the normal hit probability is won, a bonus game is awarded after the normal game is over. In the high base state, games per game are given with an upper limit of 5 s. For this reason, when a game per game is started from the timing indicated by reference symbol T13, a game per game is given with the timing after 5 seconds as the upper limit.

  Also, in the game per game, when the opening / closing member 22b is in the open state, when the game ball flowing down the second flow path Y enters the second start winning opening 22a, the start condition and execution of the second variable game Even if the condition is satisfied and the game is a big hit or not a big hit, the execution of the second variable game for 1 s is started (indicated as “1” in the drawing). For this reason, when the second variation game is started from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the second variation game is terminated at a timing after 1 s has elapsed.

  In this case, when the second variation game is finished and the variation interval time has elapsed, a winning game based on the second variation game is started at a timing indicated by reference numeral T15. In this case, it is assumed that a small hit game is given, but a big hit game may be given. When the winning game is started, the first variation game that was being executed ends as an outage. For this reason, in the first variation game, even if the game ball has won the big hit B that is difficult to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c, the control based on the big hit B is performed by the start of the hit game based on the second variable game. Will not be performed.

  In addition, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, when the small hit game is terminated at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, Both the execution condition for the first variation game and the execution condition for the second variation game are satisfied. Similarly, in this case, even if it is a big hit or not a big hit, the execution of the first variable game of 9s is started (indicated as “2” in the figure), and the case is a big hit. Even if there is a small hit, the execution of the second variable game of 1s is started (indicated as “2” in the figure). When the second variable game ends and the variable interval time elapses, the winning game based on the second variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17, and the first variable game being executed ends as an outage. It will be. Further, when the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 and the winning game are completed, the execution conditions for each variable game can be established.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is started to be launched into the second flow path Y after the execution condition of the first fluctuation game is established in the high base state, the first fluctuation game of 9s is ended. A hit game (a big hit game or a small hit game) is started by the time it is done. In other words, if the launch of the game ball to the second downstream path Y is started after the execution condition of the first floating game is established in the high base state, the winning game (big hit game or (Small hit game) is started. In addition, when the winning game ends when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, and the high base state, the second variable game is more in the first variable game. It ends sooner. Even if the fluctuation interval time is taken into consideration, the start of the hit game based on the second fluctuation game is earlier than the end of the first fluctuation game, and the first fluctuation game is ended as a miss.

  That is, when the second floating game is in the high base state, the winning game based on the second floating game (big hit game or small hit game) is given until the big hit game based on the first floating game is given. It is a floating game with high expectations. In other words, the second variation game can be said to be a variation game with a high expectation level that is a big hit before the first variation game when in the high base state. In the present embodiment, the high base state corresponds to the specific condition, and the specific condition is satisfied when the high base state is established.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Even if the first variable game and the second variable game can be controlled to be executed simultaneously, the second variable game is better than the first variable game when the specific condition is satisfied. The expectation that becomes a big hit first increases. For this reason, by increasing the expectation that the second variation game that is likely to be given a probable change state will be a big hit, it is possible to provide innovative game play and to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) When the big hit game based on the second variation game is awarded, the first variation game being executed is controlled as a display result of the loss. For this reason, when the big hit game based on the second variation game is awarded, the possibility that the probability variation state is not given can be reduced by suppressing the big hit game based on the first fluctuation game. It is possible to provide innovative gameplay and to improve the interest of the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the probability variation state is given when the game ball passes through the probability variation opportunity region 23c, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined whether the probability variation state is given based on the type of jackpot instead of passing the game ball to the probability variation opportunity area 23c as in the second embodiment. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, the first grand prize opening 23a, the first grand prize opening door 23b, the probability variation opportunity area 23c, the general area 23d, the distribution shutter 23e, the first count sensor SE3, the probability variation opportunity sensor SE6, and the first grand prize winning. The opening solenoid SOL1 and the sorting solenoid SOL4 are not provided. Also, the second grand prize opening 24a is a big prize opening, the second big prize opening piece 24b is a big prize opening piece, the second count sensor SE4 is a count sensor, and the second big prize opening solenoid SOL2 is a big prize opening solenoid. Respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 7, among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11, the symbol ZA has 30 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 30 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol ZC. Has 40 types of big hit symbols. Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12, 60 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Za and 40 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Zc. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the small hitting lottery is won, the small special symbol (symbol Zd) is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12, and the small hitting game is given. ing.

  In the following, the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC is “big hit C” when the big hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 is confirmed and stopped, and the big hit symbol classified as symbol Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12. The displayed big hit is indicated as “big hit c”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot A, a is won is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot B, C, c is won is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “4 times”. In the jackpot game awarded when the jackpot is won, “25 s” is defined as the maximum time of each round game.

  In addition, after the big hit game given when winning the big hit A, B, a, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is awarded. It has become so. On the other hand, after the big hit game given when the big hit C, c is won, the probability variation state is not given regardless of the game state at the time of the big win lottery win.

  In addition, after the jackpot game given when winning the jackpot A, a, a high base state is given until the next jackpot game is awarded regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. It is like that. On the other hand, after the big hit game given when winning the big hit B, C, c, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “40 times”) regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. The high base state is given with the upper limit number of times until the end of the fluctuating game. In addition, after the small hitting game given when winning the big hit, the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery continues.

  In this way, the big hit (type of big hit) has a probability change big hit that is given a probability change state after the big hit game ends, and has a higher probability than the big hit A based on the first variable game, the big hit based on the second variable game Therefore, the second variation game is more likely to have a probability variation big hit (15 round probability variation big hit) that is more advantageous than the first variation game. Even if the second variable game is likely to be a big hit that is more advantageous than the first variable game, such as the prescribed number of rounds of the big hit game or the number of high base states given after the end of the big hit game, the first implementation As in the form, when the high base state is set, the second variation game is controlled to have a higher expectation level that is a big hit prior to the first variation game. Thus, 2nd Embodiment has an effect similar to the effect of (1) and (2) in 1st Embodiment.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the first embodiment, for example, the fourth round game is defined as a round game in which a game ball can flow into the probability change opportunity area 23c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in round games other than the fourth round There may be. Further, for example, the game ball may be allowed to flow into the probability change opportunity area 23c in different round games.

  In the first embodiment, the general area 23d and the sorting shutter 23e are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the general area 23d and the distribution shutter 23e may not be provided, for example, the degree of passage of the game ball to the probability change opportunity area 23c is adjusted according to the opening mode of the first big winning opening 23a. That is, the game ball that has won the first grand prize opening 23a may necessarily pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c.

  In the first embodiment, if the second variation game is a big hit that is more advantageous than the first variation game, for example, the game ball passes through the probability variation opportunity region 23c as the type of the big hit of the second variation game. Not only the easy big hit but also the big hit that the game ball hardly passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c may be defined. As a specific example, in the second variation game, a big hit (for example, big hit a) in which a game ball easily passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c is determined with a probability of 80%, and a game ball hardly passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c. The big hit (for example, the big hit b corresponding to the big hit B) may be determined with a probability of 20%.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, if the 2nd variation game is a big hit which is more advantageous than the 1st variation game, for example, there may be a configuration in which the probability variation state is not given. As a specific example, the second variation game is more than the first variation game in terms of the number of games in a big hit game, whether or not a high base state is given, and the number of variable games to which a high base state is given. It may be advantageous.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the first variation game and the second variation game may have an opposite relationship, and if the first variation game is a big hit that is more advantageous than the second variation game, When the specific condition is satisfied, the first variation game may have a higher expectation level that is a big hit before the second variation game.

  In the above embodiment, both the first grand prize winning port 23a and the second grand prize winning port 24a are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first grand prize winning port 23a and the second grand prize winning port 24a Either one may be provided. That is, it does not matter whether the special entrance and the special opening / closing means are formed integrally or separately.

  In the above embodiment, the small win lottery is not necessarily won in the first variation game, but this is not limiting, for example, the small hit lottery itself was not performed in the first variable game, and no small win was won. It may be controlled as a thing. Further, for example, a small lottery may be won in the first variation game.

-In the said embodiment, when the small hit game is awarded, the 2nd big winning opening 24a was opened once, but it is not restricted to this, For example, you may open several times.
In the above embodiment, when the small hit game is awarded, the opening time, the round interval time, and the ending time are not defined, but not limited thereto, for example, at least the opening time, the round interval time, and the ending time Either of them may be defined.

  -In the above embodiment, when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped as a small hit symbol, the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop symbol as a small hit symbol combination, and when the special symbol is displayed as a stop symbol, the final symbol is displayed Although the fixed stop display is performed as an out-of-order symbol combination, this is not restrictive. For example, the effect symbol may be confirmed and stopped as an out symbol combination both when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped as a small hit symbol, and when the special symbol is displayed as a definite symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the effect symbol variation game is executed for each type of the variation game, but not limited to this, for example, an effect symbol variation game corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of variation games is executed, The effect design variation game corresponding to one of the other may not be executed. As a specific example, in the low base state, the effect symbol variation game corresponding to the first variation game is executed, and the effect symbol variation game corresponding to the second variation game may not be executed. For example, in the high base state, the effect symbol variation game corresponding to the second variation game is executed, and the effect symbol variation game corresponding to the first variation game may not be executed. Further, when any of a plurality of types of variable games is executed, either one may be executed with priority.

  In the above embodiment, when a winning game based on one variable game is awarded, when the other variable game is stopped, the main probability change count flag and the main operation are triggered by the execution of the other variable game. Even if the count flag is updated, it may not be updated. When the main probability variation count flag and the main operation count flag are not updated, the game can be advanced without affecting the control related to the continuation of the gaming state even if the other variable game is stopped.

  In the above embodiment, in the high base state, the variation time of the first variation game is set to 9 s and the variation time of the second variation game is set to 1 s. As a specific example, in the high base state, the variation time of the first variation game may be 300 s, and the variation time of the second variation game may be 3 s. In this case, if the big win lottery is not won in the second variable game, even if the small win lottery may not be won, the second variable game is expected to be a big hit ahead of the first variable game. Can be high.

  In the above embodiment, in the high base state, the variation pattern is determined so as to have the same variation time regardless of the result of the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first variation game, when winning a big hit that is difficult for a game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c or a non-probable big hit that is not given a probability change state, in other cases (the game ball passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c). The variation time may be longer than the case of winning the winning jackpot or the probability changing jackpot to which the probability variation state is given or the case of being lost. As a result, even if the winning game is a big hit in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the probability variation opportunity area 23c in the first variation game or a non-probability variation big hit with no probability variation state, the first variation game will end before the first variation game ends. If a winning game based on a two-variable game is awarded, the first variable game is lost. Therefore, the possibility that the probability variation state is not given can be reduced, a novel game property can be provided, and an interest in the game can be improved.

  -In the above embodiment, if the big win lottery is not won in the second variation game, the small win lottery is always won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Often, the probability of winning a small lottery is preferably higher than the probability of not winning a small lottery. That is, the second variation game may be a variation game having a higher probability of being determined to be a small hit than the probability of being determined to be out of play.

  In the above embodiment, when one variable game is won and the other variable game is being executed, the execution of the other variable game is stopped when the other game is triggered. Not limited to. For example, the execution of the other variable game may be stopped when the execution of one of the winning variable games is ended.

  In the above embodiment, when the winning game based on one of the variable games is started and the other variable game is being executed, the variable interval time is immediately after the execution of the other variable game is stopped. Even if the time has not elapsed, the other variable game can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the execution of the other variable game is stopped, it may be possible to execute the other variable game after the variable interval time has elapsed. In this case, the execution of the other variable game can be executed after 0.5s which is the variable interval time has elapsed, but since the small hit game is given with an upper limit of 0.02 s, after the small hit game ends, After 0.48 s has elapsed, the other variable game can be executed. In other words, by defining that the variable interval time is longer than the time (maximum time) for which the small hit game is granted, the other variable game is controlled not to be started immediately after the small hit game ends. Can do. In other words, immediately after the end of the small hit game, one variation game can be executed, but the other variation game is not executable, and one variation game is started before the other variation game. It becomes. This makes it easier to finish one of the variable games first.

  In the above embodiment, when a winning game is won in one of the variable games, the execution of the other variable game is interrupted by giving (starting) the winning game, but this is not restrictive. For example, when a winning game is won in one of the floating games, the execution of the other floating game is interrupted with the grant of the winning game, and after the winning game is finished, the execution of the other variable game is resumed. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the specific condition is satisfied in the high base state, and the second variation game has a higher expectation level that is a big hit earlier than the first variation game. The specific condition may be satisfied when another condition is established such that the high base state is controlled in another production mode. For example, the specific condition may be established in the low base state. In other words, the specific condition may be an arbitrary condition.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

In the embodiment described above, the symbol stop command may not be output if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the sub control board 31.
In the above embodiment, for example, the big hit determination and the small hit determination may be performed simultaneously, and the small hit determination may be performed before the big hit determination.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the low base state, there may be cases where the lottery per common drawing may not be won, and in the high base state, the fluctuation time of the normal game may not be shorter than the low base state. .

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A first start port where the start condition of the first symbol variation game can be satisfied by entering a game ball, and a second start where the start condition of the second symbol variation game can be satisfied by entering a game ball A game area in which a game ball can flow down includes a first flow-down path and a second flow-down path, and the first starting port is provided in the first flow-down path, The 2 start port is provided in the second flow down path.

  (B) It is provided with opening / closing means that operates so that the second starting port can be in an open state and a closed state, and the state giving unit has a game ball at the second starting port than in the non-entrance rate improved state. It is characterized in that an entry rate improvement state that facilitates entry is provided, and the specific condition is satisfied when an entry rate improvement state is provided.

(C) The game control means does not execute the symbol variation game during the big hit game and the small hit game.
(D) When the game control means is awarded a big hit game based on one of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the other symbol variation game Is executed, the other symbol variation game is controlled to be stopped, and after the big hit game is finished, the next other symbol variation game is controlled to be executable.

  (E) When the game control means is awarded a big hit game based on one of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the other symbol variation game Is executed, control for interrupting the other symbol variation game is performed, and control for restarting the other symbol variation game is performed after the big hit game is completed.

(F) The state giving means gives the high probability state up to a predetermined number of symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game.
(G) The jackpot type determining means for determining the jackpot type is provided. The jackpot type includes a first jackpot in which a game ball easily flows into the specific path in the jackpot game, and a game ball flows into the specific path. There is a difficult second big hit, and the first big hit is a big hit determined with a higher probability in the second symbol variation game than in the first symbol variation game.

  (H) Special opening / closing means that operates so that the special ball entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and distribution that distributes whether the game ball that entered the special ball entrance flows into the specific passage And the first big hit game based on the first big hit is more than the second big hit game based on the second big hit and the small hit game depending on the mode of the special opening / closing means and the distributing means. The game ball entering the special entrance is a big hit game that easily flows into the specific passage.

(I) The small hit game is provided with an upper limit of a shorter time than the first symbol variation game determined to be a big hit.
(Nu) The first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are symbol variation games having the same probability of being determined to be a big hit by the big hit determining means.

  SOL1 ... 1st grand prize opening solenoid, SOL2 ... 2nd big prize opening solenoid, SOL3 ... Ordinary electric accessory solenoid, SOL4 ... Distributing solenoid, SE1 ... 1st start sensor, SE2 ... 2nd start sensor, SE3 ... 1st Count sensor, SE4 ... second count sensor, SE5 ... gate sensor, SE6 ... probability change sensor (specific detection means), X ... first flow down path, Y ... second flow down path, YB ... game board, YR ... game area, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... 1st special symbol display apparatus, 12 ... 2nd special symbol display apparatus, 16 ... Production display apparatus, 21a ... 1st start winning opening (1st starting opening), 22a ... 2nd starting winning opening (2nd starting opening) ), 22b ... Opening / closing member (opening / closing means), 23a ... First big prize opening (special entrance), 23b ... First big prize opening door (special opening / closing means), 23c ... Probability change opportunity area (specific passage), 23d ... General territory , 23e ... distribution shutter (distribution means), 24a ... second big prize opening (special ball opening), 24b ... second big prize opening piece (special opening and closing means), 25 ... operation gate, 30 ... main control board 30a ... Main control CPU (big hit determining means, small hit determining means, big hit type determining means, game control means, state assigning means), 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... sub control board , 31a ... sub control CPU, 31b ... sub control ROM, 31c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given after the symbol variation game results in a jackpot display,
A jackpot judging means for judging whether or not to win a jackpot;
Game control means for performing control related to the symbol variation game;
A special entrance that can be open in the jackpot game,
A specific passage through which game balls that have entered the special entrance can flow,
Specific detection means for detecting a game ball flowing into the specific passage;
A state giving means for giving a high probability state in which the probability of a big hit is higher than the low probability state after the end of the big hit game, triggered by the detection of the game ball by the specific detection means,
The symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game and a second symbol variation game,
The jackpot game based on the second symbol variation game is more likely to flow into the specific passage than the jackpot game based on the first symbol variation game,
The game control means can perform control to simultaneously execute the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, and one of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. In the case where a jackpot game based on the symbol variation game is given, when one of the other symbol variation games is being executed, the other symbol variation game is controlled as an outlier display result,
A gaming machine in which the second symbol variation game is a symbol variation game having a high expectation level that is a big hit prior to the first symbol variation game when a specific condition is established. Provided with a small hit determination means for determining whether the small hit,
The game control means executes the other symbol variation game when a small hit game based on one of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game is awarded. The other symbol variation game is controlled as an outlier display result,
The second symbol variation game is a symbol variation game having a higher probability of being determined to be a small hit than the first symbol variation game, and is determined to have a small hit than the probability of being determined to be out of play. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is a symbol variation game that is not determined to be high or off.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second symbol variation game is a symbol variation game having a variation time shorter than that of the first symbol variation game determined to be a big hit.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein in the jackpot game based on the second symbol variation game, a game ball that has entered the special entrance port flows into the specific passage.

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