JP2018103028A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interest.SOLUTION: In a second state, variation time of a pattern variation game is shorter than that in a first state and the number of times in which a small win lottery is won is increased per a unit time. In the second state, by permitting an entry of a game ball to a second big winning port by winning of a small win lottery, the number of the game ball to be obtained by a ball entry to the second big winning port is increased rather than the number of game ball to be shot per a predetermined unit time. Therefore, a game property is achieved in which the number of balls owned by a player can be increased by winning the small win lottery in the second state out of the first state and the second state, using the small win lottery. Under such a game property, interest can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among the gaming machines, there are pachinko gaming machines that perform a lottery lottery in addition to the big hit lottery. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a chance to make the player expect that it has become an advantageous gaming state is increased by performing a lottery lottery.

JP 2011-72685 A

  By the way, as in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in order to increase the chance of expecting an advantageous gaming state, the small hit lottery is used by a method other than using the small hit lottery. It is hoped that this will be improved.

  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 interest.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems includes a first entrance means having a first entrance into which a game ball can enter, and a second entrance means having a second entrance into which a game ball can enter. , A big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery, a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery, a special ball entry means capable of satisfying a prize ball payout condition by entering a game ball, and the special ball entry means A special entry control means capable of controlling the special entry means in an open state allowing entry of a game ball, and a variation pattern group constituted by a plurality of variation patterns in which a variation time of the symbol variation game is determined. Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern, a first probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is a first probability, and a second probability in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the first probability There is a 2-probability lottery state, and the jackpot game is over And a probability lottery state control means capable of controlling to the second probability lottery state on condition that the number of consecutive times of entering the second probability lottery state after the end of the big hit game is limited to a predetermined number of times, In determining the variation time of the symbol variation game triggered by the game ball entering the second entry means, a first state in which a variation pattern is determined from a normal variation pattern group, and the normal variation pattern group, Has a second state in which the variation pattern is determined from different specific variation pattern groups, and when the second state is in the second state, the game ball to the second entrance means is more than in the first state. When the variation state is determined so as to shorten the variation time of the symbol variation game when winning the small hit lottery performed at the time of entry, the first state when the second state is established When In addition, the number of times that the lottery lottery is won per unit time is increased, and the special pitching means is controlled to the open state in the small hit game generated when the lottery lottery is won, and the second In the state, by increasing the number of times that the lottery lottery is won per unit time, it is possible to increase the holding ball, and when the second probability lottery state, it may become the second state, In the second state, the second state ends and the second state ends when the first probability lottery state is reached when the number of consecutive times of reaching the second probability lottery state reaches the predetermined number after the end of the big hit game. A gaming machine that changes from two states to the first state.

With respect to the gaming machine, the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired by entering the second state may be higher than the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired by the occurrence of the jackpot game.
The above gaming machine has a small hit symbol determination means for determining a small hit symbol when winning the small hit lottery, and there are a plurality of types of the small hit symbol, which are determined when the small hit lottery is won. Depending on the type of the small hit symbol, the time for the special ball entry means controlled to the open state to be in the open state may be different.

  The gaming machine is allowed to enter a game ball in the jackpot game, and includes a specific ball entry means different from the special ball entry means, and the game ball enters the special ball entry means and the prize ball The number of prize balls to be paid out when the payout condition is satisfied may be different from the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the specific entry means and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. .

  For the gaming machine, when the jackpot game is generated in the first probability lottery state, the jackpot game may be in the first probability lottery state after the end of the jackpot game, or after the jackpot game ends. May be in the second probability lottery state.

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

The front view of a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the winning probability of a big hit lottery and the winning probability of a lottery lottery. The figure which shows a fluctuation | variation pattern table. The figure which shows transition of the holding ball in a 1st state and a 2nd state. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus in special production mode. The figure which shows transition of the expectation degree to a 2nd state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board 11. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a launch handle 12 that is operated when launching a game ball onto the game board 11 is disposed. By rotating the launch handle 12, the strength with which the game ball is launched to the game board 11 can be adjusted.

  An effect display device 14 as a display device is disposed in the center of the game board 11. As the effect display device 14, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device, a dot matrix type display device, a 7 segment type display device, or the like is used. In the effect display device 14, a decorative design variation game is executed which is performed by variably displaying decorative symbols in a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment). In each column, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of types of decorative symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative design variation game includes a first decorative design variation game and a second decorative design variation game. The first decorative symbol variation game can be executed when a game ball enters the first start port 15. Further, the second decorative symbol variation game can be executed when a game ball enters the second start port 17.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second decorative symbol variation game may be executed together with the first decorative symbol variation game even during the first decorative symbol variation game. Similarly, even during the second decorative symbol variation game, the first decorative symbol variation game may be performed together with the second decorative symbol variation game.

  In the decorative symbol variation game, combinations of decorative symbols displayed as decorative symbols in each column are derived. Then, when winning the jackpot lottery, the effect display device 14 displays the symbol combination of the jackpot at a fixed stop. In addition, when winning the lottery lottery, and when not winning the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, the effect display device 14 displays the stop combination of the non-big hit symbols.

  Incidentally, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination ([777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols of all the rows are the same. Further, in the present embodiment, the non-big hit symbol combination is a symbol combination ([426] or the like) in which all rows of the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([[ 323] etc.).

  In the present embodiment, a common non-big hit symbol combination is displayed with fixed stop when it is out of the small hit, but a different symbol combination is displayed with fixed stop when it is out of the small hit. May be. For example, it is also possible to configure such that the symbol combination of the small hit is displayed in a definite stop display when it is a small hit, and the symbol combination of a defeat is displayed in a definite stop when it is out of play. At this time, there is a case where the symbol combination included in the symbol combination of deviation is displayed in a fixed stop at the time of a small hit, or a symbol combination included in the symbol combination of small hit is displayed in a fixed stop at the time of a loss. Also good.

  In the game board 11, below the effect display device 14, there is disposed a first start port 15 as a first entrance means having an entrance as a first entrance into which a game ball can enter. . The entrance of the first start port 15 is always open, and is configured so that game balls can always enter. In addition, a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects the game ball that has entered the first start port 15 is provided on the passage through which the game ball that has entered the first start port 15 flows down. Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game is established when the game ball that has entered the first start port 15 is detected by the first start sensor SE1. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, since the first decorative symbol variation game is executed on the effect display device 14 while the first special symbol variation game is being executed, the start condition for the first special symbol variation game is satisfied. Doing this also corresponds to the establishment of the start condition of the first decorative symbol variation game.

  Further, below the effect display device 14 in the game board 11, a second start port 17 as a second entrance means having a entrance as a second entrance into which a game ball can enter is disposed. ing. The entrance of the second starting port 17 is always open, and is configured so that game balls can always enter. Further, a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects the game ball that has entered the second start port 17 is provided on the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 17 flows down. Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the start condition for the second special symbol variation game is established when the game ball that has entered the second start port 17 is detected by the second start sensor SE2. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, since the second decorative symbol variation game is executed on the effect display device 14 while the second special symbol variation game is being executed, the start condition for the second special symbol variation game is satisfied. Doing this also corresponds to the establishment of the start condition for the second decorative symbol variation game.

  In the game board 11, a first grand prize winning port 21 having a first grand prize winning door 21 a is disposed on the lower left side of the first starting port 15. A first count sensor CS <b> 1 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided on the passage through which the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 21 flows. The first big prize door 21a is configured to be displaceable (operable) between an open state and a closed state by operation of a first big prize actuator DA1 (shown in FIG. 3).

  Then, when the first grand prize winning door 21a is in the open state, the first grand prize winning opening 21 is in an open state, and a game ball is allowed to enter the first big prize winning opening 21. On the other hand, when the first grand prize winning door 21a is in the closed state, the first grand prize winning opening 21 is in the closed state, and the game balls are not allowed to enter the first big prize winning opening 21. When a game ball enters the first big prize opening 21, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. In this way, the winning ball payout condition can be satisfied when the game ball enters the first big winning opening 21.

  Further, on the game board 11, a second large winning opening 22 having a second large winning door 22 a is disposed above the second start opening 17. A second count sensor CS2 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided on the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning port 22 flows. The second big prize door 22a is configured to be displaceable (operable) between an open state and a closed state by the operation of a second big prize actuator DA2 (shown in FIG. 3).

  When the second grand prize winning door 22a is in the open state, the second big prize winning opening 22 is opened, and the game balls are allowed to enter the second big prize winning opening 22. On the other hand, when the second grand prize winning door 22a is closed, the second big prize winning opening 22 is in a closed state, and a game ball cannot enter the second big prize winning opening 22. When a game ball enters the second big prize opening 22, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. In this manner, the winning ball payout condition can be satisfied by the game ball entering the second grand prize winning port 22.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit game is generated (given). During the occurrence of the big hit game, the first grand prize opening 21 or the second big prize opening 22 is in an open state, and entry of game balls into the first big prize opening 21 or the second big prize opening 22 is allowed. . In the big hit game, a plurality of open games are performed. In the open game, the first grand prize port 21 or the second grand prize port 22 is in an open state. One open game is played until the end condition of the open game is satisfied. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening game end condition is satisfied when the upper limit opening time elapses or when the upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning openings 21 and 22.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a small hit lottery is won, a small hit game is generated. During the occurrence of the small hit game, the second big prize opening 22 is opened, and the game balls are allowed to enter the second big prize opening 22. The small hit game is generated until the end condition of the small hit game is satisfied. The end condition of the small hit game is satisfied when the second big prize opening 22 is opened / closed in a predetermined release mode or when an upper limit number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 22. . As described above, the second big winning opening 22 that allows game balls to enter when at least the small hit lottery is won out of the big win lottery and the small win lottery functions as a special winning means in this embodiment. To do.

  In the game board 11, a first special symbol display device 25 composed of a plurality of light emitting members is disposed on the lower left side of the effect display device 14. In the game board 11, a second special symbol display device 27 composed of a plurality of light emitting members is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, 7-segment type display devices are used as the special symbol display devices 25 and 27.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 25 and 27, a special symbol variation game is executed. Specifically, in the first special symbol display device 25, the first special symbol variation game is executed. In the second special symbol display device 27, a second special symbol variation game is executed. In the special symbol variation game, a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery such as the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is stopped and displayed.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 25 and 27, a special symbol variation game is executed using a special symbol based on a combination of lighting and extinction of the light emitting members constituting the special symbol display devices 25 and 27. When the execution of the first special symbol variation game is started on the first special symbol display device 25, the effect display device 14 executes the first decorative symbol variation game. Similarly, when the execution of the second special symbol variation game is started on the second special symbol display device 27, the effect display device 14 executes the second decorative symbol variation game.

  When the first special symbol display device 25 wins a big hit lottery (hereinafter referred to as a “first big hit lottery”) performed when a game ball enters the first start port 15, Stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25, the effect display device 14 displays the symbol combination of the jackpot in the first decorative symbol variation game. In addition, when the first special symbol display device 25 wins a small lottery (hereinafter referred to as “first small lottery lottery”) performed when a game ball enters the first start port 15. The small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25, the effect display device 14 displays the stop combination of the non-big hit symbol combination in the first decorative symbol variation game. The first special symbol display device 25 stops and displays the off symbol when the first big hit lottery and the first small hit lottery are not won. When the misplaced symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25, the effect display device 14 displays the non-hit symbol combination in the first decorative symbol variation game.

  Note that the special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 25 until the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25, that is, during the first special symbol variation game. The Incidentally, in this embodiment, when the special symbol is displayed in a varying manner on the first special symbol display device 25, at least one light emitting member among the plurality of light emitting members constituting the first special symbol display device 25 is provided. Flashes.

  Similarly, in the second special symbol display device 27, when winning a big hit lottery (hereinafter referred to as "second big hit lottery") triggered by a game ball entering the second starting port 17, The jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 27, the effect display device 14 displays the symbol combination of the jackpot in the second decorative symbol variation game. Further, when the second special symbol display device 27 wins a small lottery (hereinafter referred to as “second small lottery”) performed when a game ball enters the second start port 17. The small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 27, the effect display device 14 displays a fixed stop display of the non-hit symbol combination in the second decorative symbol variation game. In addition, the second special symbol display device 27 stops and displays the off symbol when the second big hit lottery and the second small hit lottery are not won. When the misplaced symbols are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 27, the effect display device 14 displays a definite bonus combination in the first decorative symbol variation game.

  Note that the special symbol is changed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 27 until the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 27, that is, during the second special symbol change game. The Incidentally, in this embodiment, when the special symbol is displayed in a varying manner on the second special symbol display device 27, at least one light emitting member among the plurality of light emitting members constituting the second special symbol display device 27 is provided. Flashes.

  In the following description, the term “first symbol variation game” refers to the first special symbol variation game and the first decorative symbol variation game, and the term “second symbol variation game” refers to the second symbol variation game. It means a special symbol variation game and a second decorative symbol variation game. In addition, simply referring to the “symbol variation game” means the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game.

  In the game board 11, below the first special symbol display device 25, a first hold display device 26 composed of a plurality of light emitting members is disposed. In the present embodiment, the execution of the first special symbol variation game can be suspended. Then, in the first hold display device 26, the number of times of the first special symbol variation game that has been put on hold by turning on, blinking, and turning off the light-emitting members constituting the first hold display device 26 (hereinafter referred to as “first” "Reserved memory count").

  In the game board 11, below the second special symbol display device 27, a second hold display device 28 composed of a plurality of light emitting members is disposed. In the present embodiment, the execution of the second special symbol variation game can be suspended. Then, in the second hold display device 28, the number of times of the second special symbol variation game that has been put on hold by the lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the light emitting members constituting the second hold display device 28 (hereinafter referred to as “second”). "Reserved memory count").

  The fact that the execution of the first special symbol variation game is suspended is a first winning lottery (first big hit lottery or first small lottery lottery) that is triggered by entering the first starting port 15. Is equivalent to being put on hold. Further, the first special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended corresponds to the first symbol variation game in which the start condition is satisfied but the execution start condition is not satisfied. Similarly, the suspension of the execution of the second special symbol variation game means that the second winning lottery (the second big hit lottery or the second small hit lottery is performed when the second starting port 17 is entered) Is equivalent to being suspended. Further, the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended corresponds to a second symbol variation game in which the start condition is satisfied but the execution start condition is not satisfied.

  An out-port 29 for discharging the entered game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed at the lowermost center in the game area defined on the game board 11. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA as a light emitting means for performing a light emitting effect. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker SP as sound output means for performing sound effects.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the front left side of the effect display device 14 disposed on the game board 11 can enter the first start port 15 and the first grand prize port 21. On the other hand, it is not possible to enter the second starting port 17 or the second big winning port 22. On the other hand, the game ball flowing down the right side of the front display of the effect display device 14 arranged on the game board 11 can enter the second start port 17 and the second grand prize port 22, while the first start. It is not possible to enter the mouth 15 or the first grand prize opening 21.

  That is, the first grand prize winning port 21 is arranged on the flow path of the game ball that can enter the first starting port 15, while the second starting port 17 and the second big prize winning port 22 are arranged. Not set up. On the other hand, on the flow path of the game balls that can enter the second starting port 17, a second big winning port 22 is arranged, while the first starting port 15 and the first big winning port 21 are arranged. Not set up.

  And in order to make the place which can enter a ball differ according to which of the front view left side and the front view right side of the production | presentation display apparatus 14 flows down, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, the obstruction nail which becomes a flow direction change member A windmill or the like is disposed on the game board 11.

  In the following description, in the case of “launching a game ball aiming to enter the first start port 15”, the game ball is moved down the flow path of the game ball that can enter the first start port 15. Means to fire. Similarly, in the case of “launching a game ball aiming at entering the second start port 17”, the game ball is launched so as to flow down the flow path of the game ball that can enter the second start port 17. Means that.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) may occur. When the probability variation state has occurred (given), the winning probability of the big hit lottery becomes higher than when the probability variation state has not occurred.

  When the probability variation state has not occurred, the winning probability of the first jackpot lottery and the winning probability of the second jackpot lottery are the same. In addition, when the probability variation state has occurred, the winning probability of the first jackpot lottery and the winning probability of the second jackpot lottery are the same. In addition, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery such as the first small hitting lottery or the second small hitting lottery does not change depending on whether or not the probability variation state has occurred.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the probability variation state has occurred is higher than the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the probability variation state has not occurred, but is substantially the same (for example, less than 0.1%). The winning probability is close to the difference. For this reason, it is not necessarily more advantageous for the player when the probability variation state has occurred than when the probability variation state has not occurred.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability variation state is generated on the condition that the big hit game has ended. The number of continuous occurrences of the probability variation state after the big hit game ends is limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, the probability variation state occurs after the big hit game ends until the number of the big hit games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred has reached the upper limit number corresponding to one more than the predetermined number. Is done. On the other hand, when the number of jackpot games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred has reached the upper limit number, the probability variation state does not occur after the jackpot game ends. In addition, since the big hit game is not generated unless the big hit lottery is won, it can be said that the number of times the big hit game is generated (given) is the number of times the big hit lottery is won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper limit number is “4 times”, but the upper limit number may be “2 times” or “7 times”.

  By the way, each jackpot game is generated during the period from when the jackpot lottery is won and no jackpot state is generated after the jackpot game is finished after the jackpot game is generated after the jackpot game is finished after the jackpot game is won. During this time, the probability variation state is temporarily not generated.

  Next, the type of jackpot will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the types of jackpots that can be determined when winning and the ratios for determining various jackpots are different between the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, there are eleventh big hit, twelfth big hit and thirteenth big hit that can be determined when the first big hit lottery is won. Incidentally, when the first jackpot lottery is won in this embodiment, the eleventh jackpot is determined with a probability of 70%, the twelfth jackpot with a probability of 25%, and the thirteenth jackpot with a probability of 5%.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the big hits that can be determined when winning the second big hit lottery include the 21st big hit and the 22nd big hit. Incidentally, when the second jackpot lottery is won in this embodiment, the 21st jackpot is determined with a probability of 70% and the 22nd jackpot is determined with a probability of 30%.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot game is based on any one of the eleventh jackpot, the twelfth jackpot, the thirteenth jackpot, the twenty-first jackpot and the twenty-second jackpot. The same number of open games are performed at. Further, in the big hit game based on the eleventh big hit and the twelfth big hit, the first big winning opening 21 is opened. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the thirteenth jackpot, the twenty-first jackpot and the twenty-second jackpot, the second jackpot 22 is opened.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the big hit game, the time for one time when the big winning holes 21 and 22 are opened is inserted into the big winning holes 21 and 22 that are opened. It is a difficult time (for example, 0.6 seconds or less). Therefore, in this embodiment, even if a big hit game is generated, it is difficult to increase the number of game balls (held balls) possessed by the occurrence of the big hit game.

Next, small hits will be described.
As described above, when a small hit game is generated (granted) in response to the winning of the small hit lottery, the second big prize opening 22 is opened in a predetermined manner during the small hit game, and the second A game ball is allowed to enter the big prize opening 22.

  In the small hit game in the present embodiment, at least once, the second big prize opening 22 is in an open state for a time when it is easy to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 22. Specifically, in the small hit game of the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 22 is opened for 1.5 seconds (opened for the first time), then closed for 0.5 seconds, and again for 2 seconds. Only in the open state (second open). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, during the small hit game, the game ball is allowed to enter the second big winning opening 22 a plurality of times, but in the single small hit game, the second big win is made only once. You may comprise so that the entrance of the game ball to the opening | mouth 22 is accept | permitted. In addition, when the small hit lottery is won, the occurrence of the probable change state is not terminated or the probable change state is not triggered by the win of the small hit lottery, and the gaming state is maintained.

Next, based on FIG. 3, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
A main control board 30 as a main control unit is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes and outputs various control commands according to the processing results. A sub-control board 31 as a sub-control unit is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The sub control board 31 is based on the control command output from the main control board 30, the display mode of the effect display device 14 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.), the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA, and the sound of the speaker SP. Control the output mode.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control RAM 30c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided.

  A first start sensor SE1 and a second start sensor SE2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first count sensor CS1 and a second count sensor CS2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The various sensors SE1, SE2, CS1, and CS2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a so that the main control CPU 30a can input a detection signal output when a game ball is detected.

  Each special symbol display device 25, 27 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. Also, the hold display devices 26 and 28 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The actuators DA1 and DA2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a variation pattern as variation information and a variation pattern table as a variation information group (variation pattern group). The variation pattern table is configured by determinable variation patterns among a plurality of types of variation patterns, and determination rates (determination ratios) of various determinable variation patterns are determined. The variation pattern table may include a variation pattern that cannot be determined. If the determination rate of the variation pattern that is not determinable is “0%”, the variation pattern table can be determined only with a determinable variation pattern. The variation pattern is determined in the same manner as in the case of the configuration. In addition, the types of variation patterns that can be determined and the determination probabilities (determination rates) of various variation patterns vary depending on the types of variation pattern tables. A description of the various variation pattern tables will be given later.

  In the variation pattern, the variation time of the symbol variation game is defined. In the present embodiment, the “variation time of the symbol variation game” refers to the time from the start of the special symbol variation game to the end of the special symbol variation game. Further, the contents of the effects performed by the effect display device 14, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP can be specified from the variation pattern.

  The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect and a variation pattern for a non-hit effect. The variation pattern for the big hit effect is a variation pattern that can be determined when the big hit (when the big hit lottery is won). The variation pattern for non-big hit production is determined when it is not big hit, that is, when it is a small hit (when winning the lottery lottery) or when it is out of play (when either the big hit lottery or the small lottery is not won) This is a possible variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, a common non-big hit effect variation pattern is determined when it is out of the small hit, but a different variation pattern is determined when out of the small hit. Also good. For example, the variation pattern for the small hit effect is determined when the small hit is made, and the variation pattern for the loss effect is determined when the small hit is made. At this time, there may be a case where a variation pattern for a shift effect is determined at the time of a small hit, or a case where a variation pattern for a small hit effect is determined at the time of a loss.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state has occurred is greater than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state has not occurred. The jackpot determination value when the probability variation state is occurring includes all the jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not occurring.

  Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery. The number of small hit determination values used in the first small hit lottery is smaller than the number of small hit determination values used in the second small hit lottery. That is, the winning probability of the second small lottery is set higher than the winning probability of the first small lottery. Further, the small hit determination value is set to a value different from the big hit determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery (first big hit lottery) performed when the ball enters the first start port 15 and the second start port 17 The winning probability of the jackpot lottery (second jackpot lottery) performed at the time of entering the ball is the same winning probability in the situation where no probable change has occurred (indicated in the drawing as “1/40”) It becomes. Similarly, the winning probability of the first jackpot lottery and the winning probability of the second jackpot lottery are the same winning probability in the situation where the probability variation state has occurred (indicated in the drawing as “1 / 39.9”). It becomes.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small hit lottery (first small hit lottery) performed when the ball enters the first start port 15 and the second start port 17 are entered. The winning probability of the small hit lottery (second small lottery lottery) performed using the ball as a trigger does not change depending on whether or not the probability variation state has occurred. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the second small lottery (in the drawing, “38/40”) is more than the winning probability of the first small lottery (indicated in the drawing as “1/40”). (Shown) is higher. As described above, when a game ball enters the second starting port 17, if the second big hit lottery is not won, the second small chance is close to 100% (for example, a probability of 85% to 100%). Win a winning lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the state in which the probability variation state has not occurred corresponds to the first probability lottery state, and the winning probability of the big hit lottery when the probability variation state has not occurred corresponds to the first probability. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the state in which the probability variation state has occurred corresponds to the second probability lottery state, and the winning probability of the big hit lottery when the probability variation state has occurred corresponds to the second probability.

  The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main high-accuracy flag indicating whether or not a probability variation state is occurring. The main control RAM 30c stores table information that can specify the type of the variation pattern table to be referred to.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers (numerical data and numerical information) used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery. The special symbol allocation random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, on the sub control board 31, a sub control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the sub control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data In addition, a sub control RAM 31c capable of reading is provided.

  The effect display device 14 is connected to the sub control CPU 31a. Further, a decoration lamp LA is connected to the sub control CPU 31a. A speaker SP is connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

The sub-control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as decorative symbols and background images), various light emission data, and various audio data.
The sub-control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the sub control RAM 31c stores a sub high-accuracy flag indicating whether or not a probability variation state is occurring.

The contents of control executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 will be described below.
First, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the control program will be described.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal output from the first start sensor SE1, the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Whether or not the first hold is determined. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first hold memory number and rewrites the first hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26 so as to represent the first hold memory number after rewriting. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first hold number command that can specify the first hold memory number after adding 1 to the sub control CPU 31a.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a uses various random numbers generated in the main control board 30 (a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution). (Random number) value is acquired, and random number information capable of specifying the acquired various random number values is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The values of various random numbers acquired at this time correspond to the values of various random numbers related to the first special symbol variation game. Hereinafter, random number information that can specify various random number values related to the first special symbol variation game is referred to as “first random number information”.

  The first random number information may be configured by a random number value, or may be configured by information obtained by converting the random number value into other identifiable information. In addition, when storing the first random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the input of the game balls that have been entered first. The sphere order (information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. In this way, by storing the first random number information that can specify various random numbers related to the first special symbol variation game in the main control RAM 30c, the first big hit lottery and the first small hit lottery can be selected. The execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended.

  Further, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative or after acquiring various random number values related to the first special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal output from the second start sensor SE2. Then, the second hold determination is made as to whether or not the second hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second hold memory number and rewrites the second hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 28 so as to represent the second hold memory number after rewriting.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a uses various random numbers generated in the main control board 30 (a random number for hit determination, a random number for special symbol distribution, and a variable pattern distribution). Random number information capable of specifying the various random number values is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The values of various random numbers acquired at this time correspond to the values of various random numbers related to the second special symbol variation game. Hereinafter, random number information that can specify various random number values related to the second special symbol variation game is referred to as “second random number information”.

  Similar to the first random number information, the second random number information may be configured by a random number value, or may be configured by information obtained by converting the random number value into other identifiable information. In addition, when storing the second random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number (information storage order) and the input of the game balls that have entered previously. The sphere order (information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. In this way, by storing the second random number information that can specify the values of various random numbers related to the second special symbol variation game in the main control RAM 30c, the second big hit lottery or the second small hit lottery can be selected. The execution of the second symbol variation game is suspended.

Then, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative or after acquiring various random number values related to the second special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.
Next, the first special symbol start process will be described.

  In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special symbol is being executed, whether or not the first special symbol variation game or the winning game (big hit game, small hit game) is being executed. When the determination result of the first special symbol execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the first special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the determination during execution of the first special symbol is negative, the main control CPU 30a refers to the main control RAM 30c and determines whether or not the execution of the first special symbol variation game is suspended. Make a decision. When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the first special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the first hold memory number by subtracting 1 from the first hold memory number and also stores the first hold memory 30c in the main control RAM 30c. Random number information (random number information that can identify values of hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers) is read. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold display device 26 so as to represent the first hold memory number after rewriting.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the hit determination random number that can be specified from the read first random number information matches the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery using a jackpot determination value according to whether or not the probability variation state is occurring.

  When the first big win lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a stops at the first special symbol display device 25 based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number that can be specified from the read first random number information. Determine the jackpot symbol to be displayed. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol from among the big hit symbols corresponding to any one of the eleventh big hit, the twelfth big hit and the thirteenth big hit. The main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot type by determining the jackpot symbol.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table that can be identified from the table information, and determines the variation pattern for the jackpot effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number that can be identified from the read first random number information. The first special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the first big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination that can be specified from the read first random number information matches the small hit determination value. The lottery lottery (first lottery lottery) is performed.

  When the first small winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the small winning symbol as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table that can be identified from the table information, and determines the variation pattern for the non-hit effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number that can be identified from the read first random number information. Then, the first special symbol start process is terminated.

  In addition, when the first big hit lottery and the first small win lottery are not won, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 25. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table that can be identified from the table information, and determines the variation pattern for the non-hit effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number that can be identified from the read first random number information. Then, the first special symbol start process is terminated.

  When the variation pattern is determined in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a specifies a variation pattern and outputs a first variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the first decorative symbol variation game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the first special symbol start process to the sub control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 25 is changed and displayed so as to start the first special symbol fluctuation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a first end command for instructing the end of the first decorative symbol variation game when the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. The display content of the first special symbol display device 25 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, the second special symbol start process will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special symbol is being executed or whether a second special symbol variation game or a winning game (big hit game, small hit game) is being executed. If the determination result of the second special symbol execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the second special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the second special symbol execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a refers to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the second special symbol variation game execution is suspended. Make a decision. When the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the second special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the second hold memory number by subtracting 1 from the second hold memory number and also stores the second hold memory 30c in the main control RAM 30c. Random number information (random number information that can identify values of hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers) is read. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second hold display device 28 so as to represent the second hold memory number after rewriting.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the hit determination random number that can be specified from the read second random number information matches the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery (second jackpot lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery using a jackpot determination value according to whether or not the probability variation state is occurring.

  When the second big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a stops at the second special symbol display device 27 based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number that can be specified from the read second random number information. Determine the jackpot symbol to be displayed. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol from among the big hit symbols corresponding to either the twenty-first big hit or the twenty-second big hit. The main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot type by determining the jackpot symbol.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table that can be identified from the table information, and determines the variation pattern for the jackpot effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number that can be identified from the read second random number information. Then, the second special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the second big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination that can be specified from the read second random number information matches the small hit determination value. The small hit lottery (the second small hit lottery) is performed.

  When the second small winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the small winning symbol as the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 27. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table that can be identified from the table information, and determines the variation pattern for non-hit effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number that can be identified from the read second random number information. Then, the second special symbol start process ends.

  In addition, when the second big hit lottery and the second small hit lottery are not won, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 27. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table that can be identified from the table information, and determines the variation pattern for non-hit effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number that can be identified from the read second random number information. Then, the second special symbol start process ends.

  When the variation pattern is determined in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a specifies a variation pattern and outputs a second variation pattern designation command that instructs the start of the second decorative symbol variation game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a second special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the second special symbol start process to the sub control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 27 is changed and displayed so as to start the second special symbol fluctuation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a second end command for instructing the end of the second decorative symbol variation game when the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. The display content of the second special symbol display device 27 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the big hit lottery such as the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery functions as the big hit lottery means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the small hitting lottery such as the first small hitting lottery or the second small hitting lottery functions as the small hitting lottery means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the variation pattern from the variation pattern table corresponding to the variation pattern group functions as a variation pattern determination unit.

Next, the winning game process performed by the main control CPU 30a after the end of the special symbol variation game to be won will be described when the big win lottery or the small win lottery is won.
In the winning game process, if the main control CPU 30a wins the big win lottery, the open state of the first big winning opening 21 or the second big winning opening 22 after the end of the special symbol variation game that is the winning target of the big win lottery and Control the closed state and create a big hit game. Further, when the main control CPU 30a wins the small winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a controls the open state and the closed state of the second big winning opening 22 after the special symbol variation game to be won in the small winning lottery ends. Create a hit game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second grand prize winning port 22 is controlled to be in an open state, so that the second special winning means is allowed to allow the game ball to enter the second big prize winning port 22. The main control CPU 30a capable of controlling the special winning opening 22 functions as a special winning control means.

  In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a causes the first big win lottery until the big hit game ends when the big hit game is generated after the first special symbol variation game to be won in the first big hit lottery. As the information indicating that the big hit game is being triggered by the winning of the first big hit, the first big hit information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At the same time, when the second special symbol variation game is being executed, the main control CPU 30a forcibly ends the second special symbol variation game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second special symbol display device 27 so as to stop and display the off symbol regardless of the lottery result of the second big hit lottery or the second small hit lottery. To do. That is, even if the second special symbol variation game being executed is a big hit or a small hit, if the first big hit lottery is won and a big hit game is generated, the second special symbol variation being executed The game is forced off. In addition, the main control CPU 30a wins the first big hit lottery and the big hit game is generated, that is, on the condition that the first big hit occurrence information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. A second stop command that can specify the forced termination of the symbol variation game is output to the sub-control CPU 31a.

  In the hit game process, the main control CPU 30a, when generating the small hit game after the end of the first special symbol variation game to be won in the first small hit lottery, until the small hit game ends. The first small hitting occurrence information is stored in the main control RAM 30c as information indicating that a small hitting game is being triggered by the winning of the first small hitting lottery. At the same time, when the second special symbol variation game is being executed, the main control CPU 30a forcibly terminates the second special symbol variation game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the second special symbol display device 27 so as to stop and display the off symbol regardless of the lottery result of the second big hit lottery or the second small hit lottery. To do. In other words, even if the second special symbol variation game being executed is a big hit or a small win, if the first small win lottery is won and a small hit game is generated, the second special symbol being executed is generated. The symbol variation game is forcibly dismissed. Further, the main control CPU 30a wins the first small hit lottery to generate a small hit game, that is, on condition that the first small hit occurrence information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The second stop command is output to the sub control CPU 31a.

  In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c stores the case where the first big hit lottery is won and the big hit game is generated, and the case where the first big hit lottery is won and the small hit game is generated. Different information is used, but it is not necessary to make it different. For example, during the occurrence of a big hit game triggered by the winning of the first big hit lottery and during the occurrence of a small hit game triggered by the winning of the first big hit lottery, the information during the first hit is stored in the main control RAM 30c. You may comprise so that it may be memorize | stored in.

  In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a causes the second big hit lottery until the big hit game ends when the big hit game is generated after the end of the second special symbol variation game to be won in the second big hit lottery. As the information indicating that the big hit game is being triggered by the winning of the second, the second big hit winning information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At the same time, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed, the main control CPU 30a forcibly ends the first special symbol variation game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 25 so as to stop and display the off symbol regardless of the lottery result of the first big hit lottery or the first small hit lottery. To do. That is, even if the first special symbol variation game being executed is a big hit or a small hit, if the big hit game is generated by winning the second big hit lottery, the first special symbol variation being executed The game is forced off. In addition, the main control CPU 30a wins the second big hit lottery and the big hit game is generated, that is, the second special big hit occurrence information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. A first stop command that can specify the forced termination of the symbol variation game is output to the sub-control CPU 31a.

  Further, in the hit game process, the main control CPU 30a, when generating the small hit game after the end of the second special symbol variation game to be won in the second small hit lottery, until the end of the small hit game, The second small hitting information is stored in the main control RAM 30c as information indicating that a small hitting game is being triggered by the winning of the second small winning lottery. At the same time, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed, the main control CPU 30a forcibly terminates the first special symbol variation game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 25 so as to stop and display the off symbol regardless of the lottery result of the first big hit lottery or the first small hit lottery. To do. In other words, even if the first special symbol variation game being executed is a big hit or a small win, if the small bonus game is generated by winning the second small hit lottery, The symbol variation game is forcibly dismissed. Also, the main control CPU 30a wins the second small hitting lottery to generate a small hitting game, that is, on condition that the second small hitting occurrence information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The first stop command is output to the sub control CPU 31a.

  In this embodiment, the main control RAM 30c stores the case where the second big hit lottery is won and a big hit game is generated, and the case where the second big hit lottery is won and a small hit game is generated. Different information is used, but it is not necessary to make it different. For example, during the occurrence of the big hit game triggered by the winning of the second big hit lottery and during the occurrence of the small hit game triggered by the winning of the second small hit lottery, the information during the second winning hit is the main control RAM 30c. You may comprise so that it may be memorize | stored in.

  In this way, when one special symbol variation game of two types of special symbol variation games is a big hit or small hit and a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is generated, the other special symbol variation game is generated. The game is forcibly terminated with a gap. As a result, it is possible to prevent two special winning games generated from overlapping each special symbol variation game from being a big hit or a small hit.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control (first special symbol start process and second special symbol start process) related to execution of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game. To resume.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state by managing the main high-accuracy flag. When the big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of main limiters stored in the main control RAM 30c, and counts the number of main limiters.

  If the main limiter count has not reached the upper limit count (main limiter count <upper limit count), the main control CPU 30a uses the main high-accuracy flag to indicate that the probability variation state is occurring after the big hit game ends. Set. In this way, the probability variation state is generated on condition that the big hit game is finished. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that can control the state (second probability lottery state) in which the probability variation state is controlled on condition that the big hit game has ended functions as the probability lottery state control means.

  On the other hand, when the main limiter count reaches the upper limit count (main limiter count = upper limit count), the main control CPU 30a sets, in the main high-accuracy flag, information indicating that the probability variation state is not occurring after the big hit game ends. . As a result, the number of consecutive times that the probability variation state is occurring after the end of the big hit game (the number of consecutive times that the second probability lottery state is reached after the end of the big hit game) corresponds to the predetermined number of times (one less than the upper limit number). ). The main control CPU 30a initializes the main limiter count in the main control RAM 30c when the main limiter count reaches the upper limit count and information indicating that the probability variation state is not occurring is set in the main high accuracy flag ("" 0 (zero) ”).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main limiter count is initialized when information indicating that the probability variation state is not occurring is set in the main high-accuracy flag. Corresponds to the number of jackpot games that have occurred since the current state. In this embodiment, when the number of main limiters reaches the upper limit number, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is not caused and the probability variation state is not caused. The main control CPU 30a that limits the number of consecutive times of entering the second probability lottery state to a predetermined number functions as a limiter means. Note that “when the main limiter count reaches the upper limit count” corresponds to “when the continuous count has already reached the predetermined count”.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the sub control CPU 31a inputs the first variation pattern designation command and the first special symbol designation command, the symbol combination of the ornament symbols to be determined and stopped in the first ornament symbol variation game according to the instruction content of the command. To decide. When the sub control CPU 31a inputs the first variation pattern designation command, the sub control CPU 31a starts the variation display of the ornament symbols (symbol columns) in each column in the first ornament symbol variation game and starts the first ornament symbol variation game. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. Then, when the first end command is input, the sub control CPU 31a displays the combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped in the first decorative symbol variation game, and displays the combination of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped, thereby ending the first decorative symbol variation game. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled.

  Similarly, when the second control pattern designation command and the second special symbol designation command are input, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a decorative symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the second decorative symbol variation game according to the instruction content of the command. Determine the symbol combination. In addition, when the second control pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a starts the display of the variation of the decorative symbols (symbol columns) of each column in the second decorative symbol variation game and starts the second decorative symbol variation game. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled. Then, when the second end command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped in the second decorative symbol variation game, and displays the combination of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped to end the second decorative symbol variation game. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled.

  In addition, when the first control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to end the first decorative symbol variation game being executed. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the first stop command, the first decorative symbol variation game is displayed with the symbol combination of non-big hits being confirmed and stopped regardless of the lottery result of the first big hit lottery or the first small hit lottery. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to end the process. Control that ends the first decorative symbol variation game triggered by the input of the first stop command corresponds to control that forcibly ends the first decorative symbol variation game.

  Similarly, when the second control CPU 31a inputs the second stop command, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to end the second decorative symbol variation game being executed. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the second stop command, the second decorative symbol variation game displays the non-big hit symbol combination in a fixed stop display regardless of the lottery result of the second big hit lottery or the second small hit lottery. The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to end the process. The control for ending the second decorative symbol variation game triggered by the input of the second stop command corresponds to the control for forcibly terminating the second decorative symbol variable game.

  In the case of a configuration where “small symbol combination” is confirmed and stopped when winning a small lottery, while “out of symbol combination” is confirmed and stopped when out of play, When compulsorily ending each decorative symbol variation game, it is preferable to display a definite symbol combination in a fixed stop display. Naturally, the symbol combination of small hits may be confirmed and stopped by the control for forcibly ending each decorative symbol variation game. For example, the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped only when forcibly ending is confirmed and stopped. You may comprise as follows.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14, the light emission of the decoration lamp LA, the sound output of the speaker SP, and the like so as to execute the hitting effect during the occurrence of the big hit game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 14, the light emission of the decoration lamp LA, the sound output of the speaker SP, and the like so as to execute the effect during hitting during the occurrence of the small hit game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the hit-and-play effect performed during the occurrence of the big hit game is different from the hit-and-play effect performed during the occurrence of the small hit game.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a controls the game state to be specified by managing the sub high-accuracy flag. When the big hit game is generated, the sub control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of sub limiters stored in the sub control RAM 31c, and counts the number of sub limiters.

  If the sub limiter count has not reached the upper limit count (sub limiter count <upper limit count), the sub control CPU 31a uses the sub high accuracy flag to indicate that the probability variation state is occurring after the big hit game is over. Set. On the other hand, when the sub-limiter count reaches the upper limit count (sub-limiter count = upper limit count), the sub-control CPU 31a sets, in the sub-high-accuracy flag, information indicating that the probability variation state is not occurring after the big hit game ends. . Further, when the sub-limiter count reaches the upper limit count and information indicating that the probability variation state is not occurring is set in the sub-high accuracy flag, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the sub-limiter count in the sub-control RAM 31c (“ 0 (zero) ”).

Next, a variation pattern table in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment and a variation pattern table referred to after the end of the big hit game will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control ROM 30b has eleventh variation pattern table HT11, twelfth variation pattern table HT12, twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 and twenty-second variation as variation pattern tables. The fluctuation pattern table HT22 is stored.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the first special symbol variation game is executed, one of the variation pattern tables HT11 and HT12 is referred to. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the second special symbol variation game is executed, one of the variation pattern tables HT21 and HT22 is referred to.

  In the variation pattern tables HT11, HT12, HT21, and HT22, at least some of the variation patterns among the variation patterns (variation patterns determined as determinable variation patterns) constituting each variation pattern table are different. The determination of the variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern table corresponds to the determination of the variation time of the special symbol variation game with reference to the variation pattern table. The variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern table. That is, the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns constituting the variation pattern table, that is, the variation pattern is determined from the referenced variation pattern table. Is intended to be the same as

  The average variation time of the first special symbol variation game determined by referring to the eleventh variation pattern table HT11 (shown as “average variation time” in the drawing) is referred to the twelfth variation pattern table HT12. It becomes shorter than the average of the variation time of the determined first special symbol variation game.

  The average of the variation time of the second special symbol variation game determined with reference to the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is the variation time of the second special symbol variation game determined with reference to the twenty-second variation pattern table HT22. Significantly longer than the average. In addition, the average of the variation time of the second special symbol variation game determined with reference to the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is the first special symbol variation game determined with reference to one of the variation pattern tables HT11, HT12. Longer than the fluctuation time. As described above, the variation time of the second special symbol variation game determined with reference to the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is the longest variation among variation patterns constituting the variation pattern table other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21. It is longer than the variation time of the special symbol variation game when the variation pattern with the determined time is determined.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special symbol variation game determined with reference to the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes or 10 minutes). . On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol variation game determined by referring to the variation pattern table other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes or 10 minutes). ) Is not exceeded.

  As described above, when the variation pattern is determined from the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21, the variation time of the special symbol variation game is significantly longer than when the variation pattern is determined from another variation pattern table. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special symbol variation game determined with reference to the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is 2 hours (= 7200 seconds) regardless of the lottery result of the big win lottery or the small hit lottery. It becomes.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, if a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 17, it will be won with a high probability for the small win lottery without winning the big win lottery. To do. For this reason, if a game ball is launched aiming at entering the second starting port 17 and the game ball enters the second starting port 17, it is highly probable that the game ball will enter the second major winning port 22. Entry is permitted and a chance to win a prize ball comes (occurs).

  However, when performing the second special symbol variation game, when determining the variation time (variation pattern) of the second special symbol variation game, when the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to, the second special symbol variation game per time The variation time of the symbol variation game is significantly increased. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since the variation time of one second special symbol variation game is about 2 hours, a game ball enters the second start port 17 to change the second special symbol variation. About 2 hours after the game starts, the second grand prize opening 22 is opened.

  Then, in a situation where the 21st variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when performing the second special symbol variation game, a small amount of time has elapsed since the second special symbol variation game was started by causing the game ball to enter the second start port 17. It is assumed that a game ball is launched aiming at entering the second starting port 17 until the winning lottery is won and the second grand prize opening 22 is opened. In this case, the number of game balls fired per unit predetermined time exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired by entering the game ball into the second big prize opening 22 per unit predetermined time.

  In addition, when a game ball is launched aiming at the game ball to the second start port 17, the game ball does not enter the first start port 15 as described above. The number of games is also greatly reduced. For this reason, in a situation where the 21st variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when performing the second special symbol variation game, the game is aimed at entering the first start port 15 instead of the second start port 17. Is the preferred situation.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern table other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when the second special symbol variation game is performed, the second special symbol variation game is compared to the case where the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to. The variation time of the symbol variation game is shortened. That is, when the variation pattern table other than the 21st variation pattern table HT21 is referred to, the second special symbol when the small hit lottery is won than when the 21st variation pattern table HT21 is referenced. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is shortened.

  As a result, when the variation pattern table other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when the second special symbol variation game is performed, the unit per unit time is compared to the case where the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referenced. It is easy to increase the number of times the lottery is won.

  And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of times of winning the small lottery per unit time increases, so that the second largest per unit predetermined time than the number of game balls fired per unit predetermined time. The number of game balls that can be acquired by entering a game ball into the winning opening 22 is increased. “When a variation pattern table other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when performing the second special symbol variation game”, the twenty-second variation pattern table HT22 is referred to when performing the second special symbol variation game. When it is done.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a variation pattern table other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to in performing the second special symbol variation game, the ball enters the second start port 17 If the game balls are fired aiming at, the number of game balls (held balls) possessed by the occurrence of the small hit game can be increased.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first start port 15 can be used regardless of which variation pattern table HT11 or HT12 is referred to when the first special symbol variation game is performed. When a game ball is launched aiming at entering the ball, the number of game balls possessed cannot be increased by the occurrence of a small hit game. It should be noted that “the number of game balls possessed by the occurrence of a small hit game cannot be increased” here means that even if a game ball is inserted into the second big prize opening 22 in the small hit game This does not mean that a winning ball cannot be obtained, but it means that it cannot be expected that the number of game balls possessed by the player before and after the small hit game will increase.

  For this reason, in a situation where a variation pattern table other than the 21st variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when the second special symbol variation game is performed, the goal is to enter the second start port 17 instead of the first start port 15. It is preferable to play a game.

  In order to increase the number of game balls that can be acquired by entering the second big prize opening 22 rather than the number of game balls that can be fired per unit predetermined time, the obstacle member in the game board 11 And the number of game balls that can be obtained as a prize ball when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 22. In addition, depending on the time and number of times that the second big prize opening 22 is opened in the small hit game, the game balls enter the second big prize opening 22 rather than the number of game balls that can be fired per unit predetermined time. It is also possible to increase the number of game balls that can be acquired.

  In the present embodiment, the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 corresponds to a normal variation pattern group. On the other hand, a twenty-second variation pattern table HT22 serving as a variation pattern table other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 corresponds to a specific variation pattern group. In the present embodiment, the situation (state) in which the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to corresponds to the first state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the situation (state) in which the twenty-second variation pattern table HT22, which is a variation pattern table different from the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21, is referred to as the second state. In the following description, the situation (state) in which the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when performing the second special symbol variation game is referred to as “first state”, and the twenty-first special symbol variation game is referred to as the twenty-first variation. A situation (state) in which the twenty-second variation pattern table HT22 other than the variation pattern table HT21 is referred to is referred to as a “second state”.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game in the first state is continued, the number of possessed game balls (held balls) decreases, When the game in the second state is continued, the number of game balls (held balls) possessed increases. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a state (first state) in which it is impossible to increase the number of game balls possessed by the referenced variation pattern table. A state (second state) in which the number of game balls can be increased is created.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of prize balls that can be obtained per unit time in the second state is more than the prize balls that can be obtained per unit time when the big hit game is occurring. There are more. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is not expected to acquire a game ball in the big hit game, but has a game characteristic of acquiring the game ball by the small hit game in the second state.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can increase the number of possessed balls by the small hit game in the first state in which the number of possessed balls (the game balls possessed) cannot be increased by the small hit game. It has a game that makes you expect two states. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is expected to continue to have a longer period in the second state in which the number of possessed balls can be increased by a small hit game and to acquire more possessed balls. Have playability.

  Incidentally, the change from the first state to the second state means that the referenced variation pattern table changes from the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 to the twenty-second variation pattern table HT22 other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21. It corresponds to changing. Similarly, the change from the second state to the first state means that the reference fluctuation pattern table changes from the twenty-second fluctuation pattern table HT22 other than the twenty-first fluctuation pattern table HT21 to the twenty-first fluctuation pattern table HT21. It is equivalent to changing.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won and the big hit game is generated, the fluctuation pattern table (the fluctuation pattern group for determining the fluctuation pattern) to be referred to after the big hit game is changed changes. There is.

Hereinafter, the variation pattern table referred to after the end of the big hit game will be described.
Note that when the referenced variation pattern table changes, the table information stored in the main control RAM 30c also changes. In the following description, for example, when “the twelfth variation pattern table HT12 is referred to”, “table information that can identify the twelfth variation pattern table HT12 is stored in the main control RAM 30c”. Means that. Further, for example, in the case of “the referenced variation pattern table changes from the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 to the twenty-second variation pattern table HT22”, “the variation pattern table that can be identified from the table information is the twenty-first variation pattern table. The change pattern table HT21 changes to the 22nd change pattern table HT22 ".

  As shown in FIG. 2, after the jackpot game based on the eleventh jackpot is over, the eleventh game is played until the jackpot game is generated after winning the jackpot lottery regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. Reference is made to the fluctuation pattern table HT11 and the twenty-first fluctuation pattern table HT21. That is, after the end of the big hit game based on the eleventh big hit, the first state in which the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referenced continues until the big hit lottery is won and the big hit game is generated.

  In addition, if the probability change state has not occurred at the time of winning the big hit lottery (shown as “non-probable change state” in the drawing), after the big hit game based on the 12th big win, Until the game is started, the twelfth variation pattern table HT12 and the twenty-second variation pattern table HT22 are referred to. On the other hand, if the probability change state has occurred at the time of winning the big hit lottery (shown as “probable change state” in the drawing), after the big hit game based on the twelfth big hit, the big hit lottery is won and the big hit game is won. 11 is referred to, the eleventh variation pattern table HT11 and the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 are referred to.

  That is, after the jackpot game based on the twelfth jackpot that was generated by winning the jackpot lottery when the probability change state has not occurred, until the jackpot game is generated by winning the jackpot lottery, The second state in which the 22 variation pattern tables HT22 are referred to continues. On the other hand, after the jackpot game based on the twelfth jackpot that was generated by winning the jackpot lottery when the probability change state has occurred, until the jackpot game is generated by winning the jackpot lottery, The first state in which the 21 fluctuation pattern table HT21 is referred to continues.

  In addition, after the jackpot game based on the thirteenth jackpot, the twelfth variation pattern table HT12 and the jackpot game are generated until the jackpot game is generated after winning the jackpot lottery regardless of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery winning. The twenty-second variation pattern table HT22 is referred to. In other words, after the jackpot game based on the thirteenth jackpot is finished, the second state in which the twenty-second variation pattern table HT22 is referred to continues until the jackpot game is generated after winning the jackpot lottery.

  Further, if the probability variation state is not generated at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game based on the 21st big hit, until the big hit lottery is won and the big hit game is generated, Reference is made to the fluctuation pattern table HT11 and the twenty-first fluctuation pattern table HT21. On the other hand, if the probability change state has been generated at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game based on the 21st big hit, until the big hit lottery is won and the big hit game is generated, Reference is made to the fluctuation pattern table HT12 and the twenty-second fluctuation pattern table HT22.

  In other words, after the jackpot game based on the 21st jackpot that was generated by winning the jackpot lottery when the probability change state has not occurred, until the jackpot game is generated by winning the jackpot lottery, The first state in which the 21 fluctuation pattern table HT21 is referred to continues. On the other hand, after the jackpot game based on the 21st jackpot that was generated by winning the jackpot lottery when the probability change state has occurred, until the jackpot game is created by winning the jackpot lottery, The second state in which the 22 variation pattern tables HT22 are referred to continues.

  Further, after the big hit game based on the 22nd big hit, the twelfth variation pattern table HT12 is displayed until the big hit lottery is won and the big win game is generated regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery win. The twenty-second variation pattern table HT22 is referred to. That is, after the end of the jackpot game based on the 22nd jackpot, the second state in which the 22nd variation pattern table HT22 is referenced continues until the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot game is generated.

  In the present embodiment, in the first state, a game ball is mainly entered into the first start port 15 to play a game, so that the first special symbol variation game is mainly performed and the eleventh big hit A jackpot game based on any one of the thirteenth jackpots is generated.

  When a game ball is inserted into the first start port 15 and a game is being performed (when the game is in the first state), a jackpot game based on the eleventh jackpot has occurred when the probability variation state has not occurred. In this case, after the big hit game is finished, the first state is set. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the twelfth big hit or the thirteenth big hit is generated, the second state is set after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, when a game ball is inserted into the first start port 15 and a game is being performed, when a probability variation state is occurring, a big hit game based on the eleventh big hit or the twelfth big hit is caused After the big hit game is finished, the first state is set. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the thirteenth big hit is generated, the second state is set after the big hit game is finished.

  That is, when a game ball is inserted into the first start port 15 and a game is being performed (when it is in the first state), if the probability variation state has not occurred, the first big hit lottery is won. After the jackpot game ends, the second state is entered with a probability corresponding to the probability “30% (= 25% + 5%)” that the twelfth jackpot or the thirteenth jackpot is determined. On the other hand, when a game ball is inserted into the first start port 15 and a game is being performed, in a state where the probability variation state has occurred, the first big win lottery is won and the thirteenth big hit is determined. After the jackpot game ends with the probability corresponding to the probability “5%”, the second state is set.

  Thus, in the first state in which a game ball is inserted into the first start port 15 and the game is performed, the state in which the probability variation state is not generated is greater than in the state in which the probability variation state is occurring. When it is, it is easier to enter the second state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment in which a state in which the probability variation state has not occurred is reached each time a maximum number of jackpot games are generated since the probability variation state has not occurred, the first state In this case, a state (situation) in which the expectation for periodically entering the second state is increased will be reached.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the second state, the game ball is mainly entered by entering the game ball into the second starting port 17, so that the second special symbol variation game is mainly performed and the 21st game is performed. A big hit game based on the big hit or the 22nd big hit is generated.

  When a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 17 and a game is performed (when it is in the second state), when a probable change state has not occurred, a big hit game based on the 21st big hit has occurred Is the first state after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the 22nd big hit occurs, the second state is entered after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, when a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 17 and a game is being performed, when a probability variation state is occurring, a big hit game based on any one of the 21st big hit and the 22nd big hit Even if the game is generated, the second state is entered after the big hit game is finished.

  In other words, when a game ball is inserted into the second start port 17 and a game is being performed (when it is in the second state), if the probability variation state has not occurred, the second big hit lottery is won. The jackpot game is in the second state with a probability corresponding to the probability “30%” that the 22nd jackpot is determined. On the other hand, when a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 17 and a game is being performed, in the state where the probability variation state has occurred, the second big hit lottery is won and the 21st big win and the 22nd After the jackpot game is finished, the second state is entered with a probability corresponding to a probability “100% (= 70% + 30%)” of which one of the jackpots is determined.

  As described above, in the second state where a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 17 and a game is performed, when the probability variation state is occurring, the second state is always set after the big hit game is finished. In other words, when the promising state has occurred, if the second big hit lottery that is triggered by the game ball entering the second start port 17 is won, the second big hit lottery will be won. The probabilistic state is generated after the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the second state in which a game ball is inserted into the second start port 17 and the game is performed, when the probability variation state has not occurred, the first state may be after the big hit game ends. If the second jackpot lottery is won when the probability change state has not occurred, the probability that the first state will be the first state after the jackpot game ends is the case where the first jackpot lottery is won when the probability change state has not occurred The probability that the game will be in the first state after the end of the big hit game is the same probability.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect mode as the effect state is controlled. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, any one of the two types of effect modes, the normal effect mode and the special effect mode, is controlled. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 14 for each effect mode.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 controls the effect mode. In the following description, for example, “the special effect mode is controlled” means “the sub control CPU 31a controls the special effect mode”. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that controls the effect mode corresponding to the effect state functions as the effect state control means. Note that “control the effect mode” means not only control for displaying the background image corresponding to the effect mode on the effect display device 14, but also control corresponding to each effect mode (for example, the determination ratio of the effect and the effect Type).

  In the present embodiment, the normal performance mode is controlled when in the first state. Also, when in the second state, the special effect mode is controlled. That is, when the probability change state is not generated in the first state and when the probability change state is generated in the first state, the normal effect mode corresponding to the common effect state is controlled. Similarly, the special effect mode is controlled when the probability change state is not generated in the second state and when the probability change state is generated in the second state. Thus, when in the first state, an effect mode different from the special effect mode, which is the effect mode controlled when in the second state, is controlled.

Here, the special effect mode will be described.
As described above, the special effect mode is an effect mode that is controlled in the second state. In other words, during the special performance mode, it is possible to increase the number of balls by generating a small hit game.

  The countdown image CD is displayed on the effect display device 14 during the special effect mode. In the countdown image CD, the remaining number of times until the maximum number of hit games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred is notified. Therefore, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to display the countdown image CD that notifies the difference between the upper limit number and the sub limiter number during the control of the special effect mode.

  Incidentally, in the normal performance mode, the remaining number of times until the maximum number of hit games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred is not notified. For this reason, it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state has occurred, and it is possible to grasp how many remaining big hit games have occurred and the state in which the probability variation state has not occurred It has become difficult.

  In addition, since it is in the second state during the special performance mode, the game ball is fired aiming at entering the second start port 17, that is, the game ball flows down on the right side of the effect display device 14 in front view. Thus, the right-handed suggestion image RG instructing to fire the game ball is displayed on the effect display device 14. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 14 so as to display the right-handed suggestion image RG during the control of the special effect mode.

Here, the game property (game property) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, in the first state in which the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when performing the second special symbol variation game, the player possesses even if the game ball is launched aiming at entering the second starting port 17 It is not possible to increase the number of playing balls (held balls). On the other hand, in the second state in which the twenty-second variation pattern table HT22 other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when the second special symbol variation game is performed, the small hit game is generated per unit predetermined time and the second variation pattern table HT21 is referred to. Since the number of times that the grand prize winning opening 22 is in an open state increases, it is possible to increase the number of possessed balls by launching a game ball aiming at entering the second start opening 17.

  And when winning a big hit lottery in the first state, there is a case where the first state is changed to the second state after the end of the big hit game triggered by the win. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a gaming property that, when in the first state, expects to win the big hit lottery and change to the second state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when winning the first big hit lottery performed when entering the first starting port 15, the probability variation state occurs more than when the probability variation state has occurred. When it is not played, it is easier to enter the second state after the end of the big hit game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation state is generated after the big hit game is finished until the maximum number of big hit games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred. However, if the number of jackpot games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred has reached the upper limit, the probability variation state does not occur after the jackpot game ends. For this reason, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the first state, every time a maximum hit number of big hit games are generated since the probability variation state has not occurred, the state after the end of the big hit game is in the second state. It has the gameability that the state (situation) that is likely to become.

  In the second state, when the number of jackpot games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred has reached the upper limit number, the state may change from the second state to the first state. Accordingly, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the second state, if the big hit lottery is won, the number of big hit games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred has approached the upper limit number, so the big hit lottery The game is expected to continue for a longer time without winning.

Here, the transition of the degree of expectation to the second state will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the first transition pattern (indicated by a one-dot chain line in the drawing) wins the big hit lottery when the probability variation state has not occurred, and the big hit game triggered by the win is shown. A case where the first state is reached after the end of the big hit game for the upper limit number of times included is included.

  In the first transition pattern, in the state where the probability variation state has not occurred, when the big hit lottery is won, the first expectation (in this embodiment, “30%”) is the second state after the end of the big hit game. You can expect to be. And when the big hit lottery is won in the state where the probability change state has not occurred, and the end of the big hit game triggered by the win becomes the first state, after the big hit game is over, the first state and the probability change state is It is in a state where it has been born. Further, in the first state, the game is played mainly by letting a game ball enter the first start port 15. In such a first state where a probable variation state has occurred, when the first big hit lottery is won, a second expectation level lower than the first expectation level (in this embodiment, “5 % "), The game is in the second state after the big hit game ends.

  Then, if a jackpot game is generated for the upper limit number of times since the probability variation state has not occurred, the probability variation state does not occur again after the jackpot game ends. Thereby, the expectation degree which will be in a 2nd state after the end of big hit game will rise from a 2nd expectation degree to a 1st expectation degree again.

  In addition, the second transition pattern (indicated by a two-dot chain line in the drawing) wins the big hit lottery when the probability variation state has not occurred, and the upper limit number of times including the big hit game triggered by the win A case where the second state is reached after the end of the big hit game is shown.

  In the second transition pattern, in the state where the probability variation state has not occurred, as described above, when the big hit lottery is won, it can be expected that after the big hit game ends with the first expectation, the second state is expected. Then, when the big hit lottery is won in a state where the probability change state has not occurred, and the end of the big hit game triggered by the win becomes the second state, after the big hit game ends, the second state and the probability change state is It is in a state where it has been born. Further, in the second state, the game is played mainly by letting a game ball enter the second start port 17. In such a second state where a probable variation state has occurred, when the second big hit lottery is won, the third expectation level (in the present embodiment, higher than the first expectation degree and the second expectation degree). , “100%”), the game is in the second state after the big hit game.

  Then, if a jackpot game is generated for the upper limit number of times since the probability variation state has not occurred, the probability variation state does not occur again after the jackpot game ends. Thereby, the expectation degree which will be in a 2nd state after the end of a big hit game falls again from a 3rd expectation degree to a 1st expectation degree.

  Further, the third transition pattern (indicated by a broken line in the drawing) wins the big hit lottery when the probability variation state has not occurred, and the big hit game triggered by the win becomes the first state. And the number of jackpot games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred, including the jackpot game that was created by winning the jackpot lottery when the probability variation state has not occurred has reached the upper limit number of times Before, the case where the end of the jackpot game is in the second state is shown.

  In the third transition pattern, in the state where the probability variation state has not occurred, when the big hit lottery is won, it can be expected that after the big hit game ends with the first expectation, the second state. And when the big hit lottery is won in the state where the probability change state has not occurred, and the end of the big hit game triggered by the win becomes the first state, after the big hit game is over, the first state and the probability change state is It is in a state where it has been born. Further, in the first state, the game is played mainly by letting a game ball enter the first start port 15. In such a first state where a probable change state has occurred, when the first big hit lottery is won, the second after the big hit game ends with the second expectation lower than the first expectation. It becomes a state.

  Also, when it is in the first state and the probability variation state has occurred (when the second expectation results in the second state after the end of the big hit game), and the probability variation state has not occurred If the second state is after the end of the big hit game that was generated before the number of big hit games generated from the number reaches the upper limit, the state is in the second state and the probability variation state has occurred. In FIG. 8, the jackpot game that has occurred before the probability change state has not occurred has reached the upper limit number of times, and the jackpot game that has been generated the second time since the probability change state has not occurred. As shown.

  Then, if a jackpot game is generated for the upper limit number of times since the probability variation state has not occurred, the probability variation state does not occur again after the jackpot game ends. Thereby, the expectation degree which will be in a 2nd state after the end of a big hit game falls again from a 3rd expectation degree to a 1st expectation degree.

  When the big hit game that has occurred when the probability variation state has not occurred is in the second state, and when the big hit game that has occurred when the probability variation state has occurred is in the second state. Rather than the second state, the remaining number of jackpot games increases from when the probability variation state has not occurred until the maximum number of jackpot games has been reached. For this reason, after the big hit game that occurred when the probability variation state has not occurred is in the second state, the second state is after the big hit game that occurred when the probability variation state has occurred. The period during which the second state is set tends to be longer than the case. Therefore, it can be expected to enter the second state at a stage where the number of remaining big hit games until the upper limit number is reached is large.

  By the way, depending on the interval that wins the big hit lottery, the big hit that occurred when the promiscuous state has occurred rather than the second state after the big hit game that occurred when the probable state has not occurred The period when the second state is reached after the game ends may be longer.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the big hit lottery is won, a variation pattern table as a variation pattern group for determining a variation pattern (variation time of the symbol variation game) is changed from the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 (normal variation pattern group). In some cases, the pattern changes to a variation pattern table (specific variation pattern group) other than the variation pattern table HT21. When the variation pattern table other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is in the second state, the variation time of the symbol variation game is shorter than that in the first state in which the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referenced. The number of small lottery wins per unit time increases. And when it is in the 2nd state, the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 22 as a special ball entry means by winning the small hitting lottery. The number of game balls that can be acquired by entering the second grand prize opening 22 is larger than the number of shots. That is, in the second state, it is possible to increase the number of game balls (held balls) possessed by winning the small lottery. In this way, using the small hit lottery, in the second state of the first state and the second state, it is possible to increase the possession ball by winning the small hit lottery (game). Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the game under such a game and improve the interest.

  (2) Big hit lottery (second big hit) performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 17 as the second pitching means when the probability variation state is occurring (second probability lottery state) If the lottery is won, the second state will be after the big hit game ends. For this reason, a game where a game ball is inserted into the second start port 17 causes a small hit game to occur and increases the number of balls, that is, in the second state, even if a big hit game is generated, the second state Will continue. For this reason, when the winning state is not generated, when the big hit lottery is won and the second state is reached after the big winning game is finished, the probability changing state is generated until the probability changing state is not generated again. In such a state, even if the big hit lottery (the second big hit lottery) is won, it is possible to improve the entertainment under the gameability that the second state continues.

  (3) In the first state, when the probability variation state has not occurred (first probability lottery state), after the big hit game ends, compared to when the probability variation state has occurred (second probability lottery state) Tends to be in the second state. In addition, the number of continuous occurrences of the probability variation state after the big hit game ends is limited to a predetermined number. Therefore, every time the big hit game is generated and the probability variation state is not generated, it is possible to improve the entertainment under the gameability in which the state where the big hit game is likely to be in the second state comes.

  (4) When in the first state, the normal performance mode corresponding to the common performance state is controlled regardless of whether the probability variation state is occurring or the probability variation state is not occurring. For this reason, from the production mode, it is not possible to specify which state is the probability variation state or the probability variation state has not occurred, so the second state is entered even if it is difficult to achieve the second state. It can be expected that the situation is easy. Further, when the certain state is occurring in the second state, the special effect mode different from the normal effect mode is controlled, so that it is easy for the player to grasp that the situation is advantageous.

  (5) Big hit lottery (first big hit) performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 15 as the first pitching means when the probability variation state has not occurred (first probability lottery state) When winning a lottery), it is configured to make it easier to enter the second state after the big hit game than when winning the first big hit lottery when the probability variation state is occurring (second probability lottery state) did. As a result, when the probability change state is not generated in the first state, it is easier to enter the second state after the big hit game than when the probability change state is generated in the first state.

  (6) The number of prize balls that can be obtained per unit time when in the second state is greater than the number of prize balls that can be obtained per unit time when the big hit game is born. Instead of increasing the number of possessed balls by the big hit game as in a general pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to improve the fun under the gameability of increasing the number of retained balls by the second state. Furthermore, in the second state, it is possible to improve the gameability that expects the second state to continue for a long time without winning the big win lottery, and it is easy to effectively improve the interest in the game with the game property.

  (7) By displaying the countdown image CD, the remaining number of times from when the probability variation state has not occurred (the first probability lottery state) until the number of occurrences of the big hit game reaches the upper limit number is notified. In other words, the display of the countdown image CD notifies the number of big hit games until the second state may not continue even if the second big hit lottery is won. Thus, by displaying the countdown image CD, information that the player wants to know can be provided, and the interest can be improved.

  (8) Based on at least the type of jackpot, the variation pattern table (variation pattern group) for determining the variation pattern (the variation time of the symbol variation game) may change after the big hit game ends. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention not only to whether or not to win the jackpot lottery but also to the type of jackpot.

  (9) Even if the lottery lottery is won in the second state in which the variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern table (specific variation pattern group) other than the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21, As a result, the variation pattern table (variation pattern group) for determining the variation pattern (the variation time of the symbol variation game) is not changed. For this reason, the situation where the number of game balls (held balls) possessed by winning the small hit lottery in the second state is not terminated by the small hit lottery.

  By the way, if the situation of increasing the number of balls in the second state is ended by winning the small hit lottery, it cannot be determined whether or not it should be expected to win the small hit lottery, and it is difficult to entertain the game in the above situation. There is a risk of becoming. However, since the situation where the number of possessed balls is increased in the second state does not end by the winning of the small hit lottery, the small hit lottery is simply won and the small hit game is generated, and the second as a special pitching means. It becomes easy to entertain the game nature in which a game ball enters the big winning opening 22 and can acquire a prize ball.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when the probability change state has occurred in the second state, the number of jackpot games generated from the state where the probability change state has not occurred has reached the upper limit count, and the probability change after the jackpot game ends When the state does not occur, the first state may be set instead of the second state after the end of the big hit game. In other words, the first state may be configured every time the probability variation state is not generated. In this case, when the probability variation state has not occurred, the first state is entered.

  In the above embodiment, the number of jackpot games that have occurred since the probability variation state has not occurred is counted, and when the counted number reaches the upper limit number (corresponding to one more than the predetermined number), By setting the state after the big hit game to be in a state in which the probability variation state has not occurred, the number of consecutive times that the second big lottery state after the big hit game ends is limited to a predetermined number of times. However, even if the number of jackpot games that have occurred since the probability change state has occurred, when the number of times reaches a predetermined number, the probability change state is not caused after the jackpot game has ended. If comprised, it is possible to restrict | limit the continuous frequency | count which makes a 2nd probability lottery state after the end of a big hit game to a predetermined frequency | count. In addition, even if the number of times that the probability variation state has occurred after the end of the big hit game is counted, when the number of times reaches a predetermined number, the probability variation state is not caused after the big hit game has been completed. If comprised in this way, it is possible to restrict | limit the continuous frequency | count which makes a 2nd probability lottery state after completion | finish of a big hit game to a predetermined frequency | count. Regardless of which method is used, the number of consecutive times that the second winning lottery state after the end of the big hit game is limited to a predetermined number.

  -In the above embodiment, when the jackpot game is generated when the probability change state is not generated, the probability change state is always generated after the end of the jackpot game, but when the probability change state is not generated Even if the big hit game is generated, the probability variation state may be generated after the big hit game is ended, or the probability variation state may not be generated. For example, when a big hit lottery is won when a probable change state has not occurred, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a probable change state will occur after the big win game ends, The probability variation state may occur, or the probability variation state may not occur.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot or the ratio at which various jackpots are determined may be changed. For example, the type of jackpot determined when the second jackpot lottery is won may include a jackpot that can be expected to win a prize ball during the jackpot game. In this case, in the second state, it is possible to increase interests under the game nature that the ball can be increased by the small hit game and the ball can be increased also by the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern table (variation pattern group) in which the variation pattern is determined can be changed when the small hit lottery is won or the small hit game is generated. Also good. For example, the variation pattern table may be changed only in the first state out of the first state and the second state when the small winning lottery is won. At this time, the variation pattern table referred to when performing the first special symbol variation game may be changed, or the variation pattern table referred to when performing the second special symbol variation game may be changed. Further, both the variation pattern table referred to when performing the first special symbol variation game and the variation pattern table referred to when performing the second special symbol variation game may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the specific fluctuation pattern group (in the above embodiment, the twenty-second fluctuation pattern table HT22) may not be one type, but may be a plurality of types. For example, a different variation pattern table among a plurality of types of variation pattern tables corresponding to a specific variation pattern group may be referred to for each effect mode to be controlled.

  -In the effect display apparatus 14 of the said embodiment, when it is a 1st state, you may comprise so that a 1st decoration design variation game may be performed in a larger area | region than a 2nd decoration design variation game. Similarly, the effect display device 14 may be configured to execute the second decorative symbol variation game in a larger area than the first decorative symbol variation game when in the second state.

  In the above embodiment, in the first state, the second decorative symbol variation game may not be played on the effect display device 14. Similarly, in the second state, the first decorative symbol variation game may not be played on the effect display device 14.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the second start port 17 may be provided with an opening / closing blade operable in an open state in which the entrance port of the second start port 17 is enlarged. At this time, an operating gate that can be acquired by the game ball entering the lottery right to determine whether or not to open the opening and closing blades is disposed on the flow down path that can enter the second start port 17. May be. In this case, in the second state, the entrance opening of the second start port 17 is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade. Incidentally, when the opening / closing blade is provided in the second starting port 17, it may be configured such that a game ball can enter the second starting port 17 when the opening / closing blade is not in the open state (when in the closed state). It may be configured so that the ball is not possible (so as not to enter if it is not open). Note that the gaming machine of the above embodiment may be a gaming machine that does not cause an increase in the entrance rate (also referred to as a variable speed state or a short time state). The “entrance rate improvement state” refers to a state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port 17 by at least one of the following three elements. The first element is that the probability that it is determined that the open / close blades are opened is higher than the normal probability, and the second element is that the open / close blades are open. The time until the opening / closing blade is actually opened after being determined is shortened, and the third factor is that the time during which the opening / closing blade is in the open state is increased.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the above embodiment may be a gaming machine in which an increased entrance rate is generated. And even if a big hit game based on the same type of big hit is generated, a variation pattern table that is referred to after the big hit game is ended depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is generated at the time of the big hit lottery win May be different. Furthermore, the variation pattern table that is referred to after the end of the big hit game may be varied according to the occurrence state of the probability variation state and the increased entrance rate state, not limited to the improved entrance rate state. The occurrence status of the probability variation state and the improved entrance rate state includes “when both the probability change state and the improved entrance rate state have occurred” and “when the improved entrance rate state has occurred. There are four situations depending on the combination of the presence / absence of the probability variation state and the presence / absence of the improved entrance rate state, such as “when the probability variation state is not occurring”. In this case, as in the above embodiment, the variation of the variation pattern table is changed more than the case where the variation pattern table referred to after the big hit game is different depending on whether or not the probability variation state is generated at the time of the big hit lottery. It can be increased, making it easier to improve interest.

  In the above embodiment, a special entrance that allows a game ball to enter can be provided in the game board 11, and a special opening / closing entrance that can be opened and closed can be provided in the game board 11. . The special opening / closing entrance may be configured such that a game ball can enter when in the open state and a game ball cannot enter when in the closed state. Further, the special opening / closing entrance may be opened when the game ball enters the special entrance. Alternatively, the special opening / closing entrance may be opened when a game ball enters the special entrance. In other words, the special opening / closing entrance may be opened without a predetermined lottery after the game ball enters the special entrance. Then, after the game ball enters the special entrance and the special opening and closing entrance is opened, the variation pattern table to be referred to may be changed. Incidentally, the special entrance may be the first start port 15 or the second start port 17, or may be a different entrance (for example, start port) from the start ports 15 and 17. The special opening / closing entrance may be the first entrance 21 or the second entrance 22 or may be a entrance different from the entrances 21 and 22. In addition, the special opening / closing entrance is configured so that it can be opened by the weight of the game ball entering the special entrance without being configured to be opened or closed by a solenoid or the like. May be.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, there may be one special winning opening or three or more. In the case where one big winning opening is provided, it is preferable to arrange the big winning opening on the flow path of the gaming ball in which the gaming ball can enter the second start opening 17.

  In the above embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 21 and the game ball entered into the second big prize opening 22 as an opportunity The number of game balls to be paid out as balls may be the same, or either one may be more (or less) than the other.

  -In the jackpot game of the above-described embodiment, the time (upper limit opening time) during which each of the open games can be opened by the big winning openings 21, 22 may not be the same, or may be partially different. For example, an open game in which the time during which it is easy to enter a game ball into the grand prize winning ports 21 and 22 is the upper limit opening time, and a time during which it is not easy to enter the game ball into the grand prize winning ports 21 and 22 is the upper limit. The open game that becomes the opening time may be a big hit game that is performed during the big hit game. Also, even if the big hit game based on all types of big hits is a big hit game composed only of open games in which the time during which it is easy to enter the game balls into the big winning holes 21 and 22 is the upper limit opening time. Good.

  -The number of open games in the jackpot game based on all jackpots shown in the above embodiment may not be the same, and the number of open games in some jackpot games is larger than the number of open games in other jackpot games (Or less).

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the big winning holes 21 and 22 which will be in an open state in the jackpot game based on each jackpot. For example, in a single jackpot game, an open game in which the first big winning opening 21 is opened and an open game in which the second big winning opening 22 is opened may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, it is not necessary to perform the small hit lottery that is performed when the game ball enters the first start port 15, that is, the first small hit lottery. When the first small lottery lottery is not performed, the winning probability of the small hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start port 15 is “0%”. Correspondingly, the winning probability of the second small lottery is higher than the winning probability of the first small lottery. Even when the small hit lottery is not performed at the time of entering the first starting port 15, when the game is performed in the second state where the game is aimed at entering the second starting port 17, the first The number of times of winning a small lottery per unit time is larger than in the first state in which a game is played aiming at entering the starting port 15.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make multiple types of small hits. In this case, for example, the type of the small hit may be determined by determining the small hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. Depending on the type of the small hit, the big winning openings 21 and 22 that are in the open state may be different, or the time and number of times that the big winning openings 21 and 22 are in the open state may be different. If the number of types of small hits is increased in this way, it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention to what kind of small hit game based on the small hits when the small hit game is generated.

  -In the said embodiment, the variation pattern table referred when performing a 1st special symbol variation game may be one type. For example, when the first special symbol variation game is performed, only the eleventh variation pattern table HT11 may be referred to.

  In the above embodiment, when the first special symbol variation game is performed in the second state, the first special symbol variation game is compared with the first state as in the case where the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to. You may comprise so that fluctuation time may become long significantly. In this case, when the first special symbol variation game is performed in the second state, the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 may be referred to, or a variation pattern different from the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21. You may comprise so that a table may be referred.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the display content etc. of the production | presentation display apparatus 14 when various production modes (production | presentation state) are controlled. Moreover, it is not necessary to be able to control various effect modes (effect states).

  -In the 1st state of the said embodiment, it is good also considering a variation pattern table referred when performing a 2nd special symbol variation game as multiple types. For example, when the second special symbol variation game is performed in the first state, a variation pattern table (for example, a twenty-fifth variation) different from the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to when the twenty-first variation pattern table HT21 is referred to. There may be a case where there is a case where the (pattern table) is referred to.

In the above embodiment, the probability of winning the big hit lottery and the probability of winning the big hit lottery such as the first small hit lottery or the second small hit lottery may be changed.
-In each variation pattern table of the said embodiment, you may vary all the variation patterns defined as a determinable variation pattern. Further, the variation patterns that can be determined in each variation pattern table may be the same, and the determination rate of each variation pattern may be different.

  In the above embodiment, when either the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is won, the other is temporarily stopped without forcibly ending, and is temporarily stopped after the winning game is ended. You may comprise so that the symbol variation game which had been restarted may be resumed. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to suppress overlap of winning games due to each symbol variation game.

  The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol out of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. In this case, for example, a special symbol variation game may be performed in the effect display device 14.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 14, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP may be controlled by dedicated CPUs. At this time, each CPU may be provided on a single control board, or may be provided on a different control board. Further, along with the provision of each CPU, a ROM or a RAM managed by each CPU may be provided.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the big hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the first pitching means in the first probability lottery state is won, It is easier to enter the second state after the end of the big hit game than when the big hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the first incoming means is won.

(B) There are more prize balls that can be obtained per unit time in the second state than prize balls that can be obtained per unit time when the jackpot game is occurring.
(C) A first hit means having a first entrance for allowing a game ball to enter, a second entrance means having a second entrance for allowing a game ball to enter, and a big hit for lottery lottery A lottery means, a small lottery means for performing a lottery lottery, a special ball means for satisfying a winning ball payout condition by entering a game ball, and a game ball entering the special ball means A variation pattern for determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern group composed of a plurality of variation patterns in which the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined, and a special entry control unit capable of controlling the special entry means so as to allow A determination means, a first probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is a first probability, and a second probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is a second probability higher than the first probability. Yes, on the condition that the big hit game has ended A probability lottery state control means that can be controlled to the lottery state, and the number of consecutive times when the second probability lottery state is reached after the end of the big hit game is limited to a predetermined number, and the game ball to the second ball entry means In determining the variation time of the symbol variation game triggered by the entry of the first variation, the variation state is determined from the normal variation pattern group, and the variation state is determined from a specific variation pattern group different from the normal variation pattern group. A second state in which a pattern is determined, and when the second state is established, the game is performed when the game ball enters the second entry means more than when the first state is established. When the variation pattern is determined so that the variation time of the symbol variation game when the small hit lottery is won is shortened, the unit is more in the second state than in the first state. Small The number of times of winning the lottery lottery is increased, and the special pitching control means receives at least the lottery lottery of the big hit lottery and the small lottery lottery as a trigger for the game balls to the special pitching means. The special pitching means can be controlled so as to allow pitching, and in the second state, the number of wins can be increased by increasing the number of times the small lottery is won per unit time. The second state can be set when at least the second probability lottery state of the first probability lottery state and the second probability lottery state, and the first state includes the first probability. A gaming machine, characterized in that, when in a lottery state, it is easier to enter the second state after a big hit game than in the first state and the second probability lottery state.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Game board, 14 ... Production display device, 15 ... 1st start opening, 17 ... 2nd start opening, 21 ... 1st grand prize opening, 22 ... 2nd big prize opening, 25 ... 1st 1 special symbol display device, 27 ... second special symbol display device, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 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 (5)

A first entrance means having a first entrance into which a game ball can enter;
A second entrance means having a second entrance into which a game ball can enter;
A jackpot lottery means to perform a jackpot lottery;
A small lottery means for performing a small lottery,
Special ball entry means that allows the winning ball payout condition to be established by entering the game ball,
Special entry control means capable of controlling the special entry means in an open state allowing entry of game balls into the special entry means;
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern group composed of a plurality of variation patterns in which the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined;
There are a first probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is a first probability, and a second probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is a second probability higher than the first probability. And a probability lottery state control means capable of controlling to the second probability lottery state on the condition that is completed,
The number of consecutive times that the second probability lottery state after the big hit game ends is limited to a predetermined number of times,
A first state in which a variation pattern is determined from a normal variation pattern group and a normal variation pattern group in determining the variation time of the symbol variation game triggered by the game ball entering the second entry means And a second state in which a variation pattern is determined from a specific variation pattern group different from
The variation of the symbol variation game when winning the small hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the second ball entry means in the second state than in the first state By determining the variation pattern so as to shorten the time, the number of times that the lottery lottery is won per unit time in the second state is larger than in the first state,
The special entry means is controlled to the open state in the small hit game that occurs when the small hit lottery is won,
In the second state, by increasing the number of times that the small lottery is won per unit time, the holding ball can be increased,
When in the second probability lottery state, the second state may be entered,
In the second state, the second state ends and the second state ends when the first probability lottery state is reached when the number of consecutive times of reaching the second probability lottery state reaches the predetermined number after the end of the big hit game. A gaming machine that changes from two states to the first state.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired by entering the second state is higher than an expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired by the occurrence of the jackpot game. When winning the small hitting lottery, comprising a small hitting symbol determining means for determining a small hitting symbol,
There are multiple types of small hits,
3. The time for the special pitching means controlled to the open state to be in the open state differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol determined when the small hit lottery is won. The gaming machine described in 1. In the jackpot game, a game ball is allowed to enter, and includes a specific ball entry means different from the special ball entry means,
The number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the special ball entry means and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. The game ball enters the specific ball entry means and the payout condition for the prize ball The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the number of prize balls to be paid out when is established.   When the jackpot game is generated in the first probability lottery state, the first probability lottery state may be entered after the jackpot game is finished, or after the jackpot game is finished, the second probability is reached. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which may be in a lottery state.