JP2019005273A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: When a first jackpot is determined by winning a jackpot lottery of a first special game, a jackpot performance during a jackpot game is executed in the same performance mode under control to a first specific performance mode in the first special game and under control to a second specific performance mode. In the meantime, when a second jackpot is determined by winning a jackpot lottery of the first special game, a jackpot performance during a jackpot game is executed in different performance modes under control to the first specific performance mode in the first special game and under control to the second specific performance mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in game machines, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying symbols is performed, and after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game that is won in the jackpot lottery, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given. The In this jackpot game, a big winning opening can be opened, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening, a lot of game balls are paid out.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a big hit is won, the number of big hits won for the big win is counted, and when the counted number of big hits reaches a specified number, Further, there is disclosed a technique in which a jackpot effect (so-called “premium jackpot effect”) is executed in a special effect mode different from the normal jackpot effect.

JP 2003-93651 A

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest of the game by further enhancing the effect of the big hit effect executed during the big hit game.
This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine to which a big hit game is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery, and a first detection means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first starting port; , Second detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second start opening, opening / closing means for operating the second start opening so as to be in an open state and a closed state, and a big hit lottery for performing a big hit lottery Means, a jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type, a game state giving means capable of giving an improved entrance rate after completion of the jackpot game, an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and an effect A non-entrance rate improvement state that is not the entrance rate improvement state is less likely to enter a game ball at the second start port than the entrance rate improvement state, or 2A game ball does not enter the starting port The symbol variation game can be executed in accordance with the first symbol variation game that can be executed in response to a game ball entering the first starting port and the game ball in the second starting port. There is a second symbol variation game, and the jackpot lottery means can perform the jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game in response to the game ball entering the first start opening, The big win lottery of the second symbol variation game can be performed according to the game ball entering the starting port, and the effect mode includes a first specific effect that can be controlled when the game is in the improved entrance rate. Mode and a second specific performance mode that can be controlled when the entrance rate is improved. When the big hit lottery of the first symbol variation game by the big hit lottery means is won by the big hit type determining means Among the types of jackpots that can be determined are the first When the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determination means by winning the big hit lottery of the first symbol variation game by the big hit lottery means, In the first symbol variation game, when the first specific effect mode is controlled and when the second specific effect mode is controlled, the big hit effect during the big hit game is executed in the same effect mode. When the big hit lottery of the first symbol variation game by the big hit lottery means is won and the second big hit is determined by the big hit type determination means, the first specific effect mode is entered in the first symbol variation game. The big hit effect during the big hit game is executed in a different presentation mode between when it is controlled and when it is controlled in the second specific effect mode. This is the gist.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the effect execution means wins the jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game by the jackpot lottery means, and the first jackpot determination is determined by the jackpot type determination means, the first symbol variation When the game is controlled to the first specific effect mode and when it is controlled to the second specific effect mode, in the first specific effect mode, the big hit effect during the big hit game is executed, and the big hit lottery When the first jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game by means is won and the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination unit, the first symbol variation game is controlled to the first specific effect mode. Then, in the first specific effect mode, while executing the jackpot effect during the jackpot game, the jackpot lottery means of the first symbol variation game When winning the winning lottery and determining the second big hit by the big hit type determining means, when the second specific effect mode is controlled in the first symbol variation game, the second specific effect mode, It is good also as a structure which performs the big hit effect in the big hit game.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the gaming state giving means can give a high probability state in which a probability of winning a big hit lottery is higher than a low probability state after the big hit game ends, and the first specific effect mode Is an effect mode that is controlled when the high probability state is not given after the jackpot game based on the winning of the second jackpot when the second jackpot is won in the non-entry rate improvement state It is good.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the gaming state giving means can give a high probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state after the big hit game ends, and the second specific effect mode Is an effect mode that is controlled when the high probability state is given after completion of the jackpot game based on the winning of the second jackpot when winning the second jackpot in the non-entry rate improvement state It is good also as a structure.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the gaming state giving means can give a high probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state after the big hit game, and the second big hit is It is good also as a structure which is a big hit with a low expectation degree to which the said high probability state is provided after completion | finish of the said big hit game rather than the said 1st big hit.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the control content of a game state. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows transition transition of effect mode. The figure which shows the production content of a jackpot production. The figure which shows the control content of jackpot production. The figure which shows the control content of jackpot production. The figure which shows the control content of jackpot production. The figure which shows the control content of jackpot production. The figure which shows the control content of jackpot production.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. The decorative lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be able to emit light, blink, and extinguish with the light emitter. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of light emission, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 performs effects (hereinafter referred to as audio effects) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation button 19 at a position on the front side of the frame 11 and operable by a player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of production. The operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished from each other, these are collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)”, and the special symbol variation game is referred to as “ It may be indicated as “special game”. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived by the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player wins a jackpot. In a special game, when a lost symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player loses the symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the special game ends. In other words, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game won in the big hit lottery. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous to the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the first special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as “first special hold number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are “4”, respectively.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is a normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is out of normal. In the present embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it makes it easier to establish the hold condition for the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is held to be recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary holds is “4”.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by dividing the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations at the approximate center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as effect execution means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect symbol variation game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, in the effect game, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when an outlier symbol is derived, in the effect game, an outlier symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combinations that are out of place due to the effect symbols are symbol combinations in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns, such as “787” and “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, for example, a state where the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging manner.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first and third columns in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and the column is different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 28 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first start port 28 is always opened so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. Thus, the first start sensor SE1 as the first detecting means detects the entrance of the game ball to the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection unit detects the entrance of the game ball to the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can be operated in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second start port 29 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 5). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game. Thus, the normal variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second start port 29 can be in the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 31 that opens to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special prize sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31. For example, the special prize sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a special winning sensor SE3 detects a game ball, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied. As described above, the special prize sensor SE3 as the special detection means detects a game ball entering the big prize opening 31 (a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the big winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 5). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. As described above, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special entrance can take the permitted state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passage area 36 through which a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 can pass and a normal passage area 37 downstream of the big prize opening 31. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage, a special passage region 36 in the first passage, and a normal passage region 37 in the second passage. Each is provided.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passage sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has passed through the special passage region 36. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE6, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this way, the special passage sensor SE6 as the special detection means detects that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage region 36 (game ball that has passed through the special passage region 36).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sorting member 38 that can be operated in a first sorting state and a second sorting state at a location where a passage through which a game ball that has entered the grand prize winning opening 31 branches. Yes. The first distribution state is a state in which the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passing area 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sorting actuator A3 that operates the sorting member 38 (shown in FIG. 5). The distribution member 38 as the distribution means can be operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a normal game hold condition may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning awards.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first start port 28, a second start port 29, a large winning port 31, and a general winning port 34 as winning ports. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning opening. “Winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 such as a nail or a windmill.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased as compared to the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”. In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 29 is increased, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 29. Easy state, improved entrance rate).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is increased more than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is released once in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second start port 29 compared to the high base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game is made shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type. A plurality of types of jackpot games (types of jackpot) each have a type of jackpot game.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, after the elapse of the opening time, a plurality of round games are performed in which the big winning opening 31 is opened. Round games are played up to the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  One round game has a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning opening 31 or a second end when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process is terminated when the condition is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed as the predetermined effect. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, 10 types of big hit symbols among the 100 types of big win symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game are displayed on the symbol ZA. The types of jackpot symbols are classified as symbols ZB, and the 50 types of jackpot symbols are classified as symbols ZC. Of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 99 types of jackpot symbols are symbol Za and one type of jackpot symbol is symbol Zb. It is classified. Hereinafter, the type of jackpot is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol. In addition, the type of jackpot game given based on the type of jackpot is also expressed as a jackpot game based on symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol.

  As a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, 16 times are set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and ZC, the upper limit number of round games is set to 8 less than 16 times.

  In this embodiment, as a rule, each jackpot game is defined as 25s as the upper limit time of the round game and 2s as the interval time between rounds. On the other hand, exceptionally, when the big hit lottery is won, and when the big hit is based on the symbol Zb, 7s is defined as the interval time between rounds only for the eighth round game. ing.

  In this embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in this embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

  For each big hit game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In this embodiment, the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state is the fourth round. A game is defined. For this reason, when the operation round game is started, the first after the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information set for the type of jackpot. The distribution state is operated to the second distribution state. In a non-acting round game that is not an operating round game, the sorting member 38 is not moved from the second sorting state to the first sorting state and maintains the second sorting state. As described above, in a plurality of round games, there are an operation round game in which the sorting member 38 can be operated in the first distribution state and a non-operational round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated in the first distribution state. is there.

  The control contents of the distribution member 38 (distribution control) include short distribution control in which the time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state is short, and time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state. There is long long distribution control. That is, the control contents of the distribution member 38 include a plurality of types of distribution controls that operate the distribution member 38 so that the time taken for the first distribution state is different.

  As distribution control information, start conditions for each distribution control are determined so as to correspond to each type of jackpot. Specifically, the start condition for each distribution control is established when the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in the operation round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, the starting condition for the short distribution control is that the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game is “1” in the same manner for all types of jackpot games. Established as an opportunity. As a start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game is “2”. Is established as a trigger, and is not established in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC (shown as “0” in the figure).

  In the present embodiment, the number of balls entered as the start condition for the long distribution control is defined to be larger than the number of balls entered as the start condition for the short distribution control. For this reason, in the operation round game, the long distribution control may be performed after the short distribution control is performed, and the short distribution control is not performed after the long distribution control is performed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, as the distribution control information, an end condition for each distribution control is defined. As a condition for ending the short distribution control, when 0.02 s has elapsed after the start condition is satisfied, or when the operation round game is ended by 0.02 s after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. The end condition of the long allocation control is satisfied when the operation round game ends regardless of the time elapsed after the start condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the short distribution control, a time shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is determined. . The total time of the time determined as the end condition of the short distribution control and the time until the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the second distribution state from the first distribution state is the special prize sensor. It is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected at SE3 until the game ball reaches the sorting member 38. As described above, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 operates from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 operates from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. That is, in the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “1”. This is distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, it can be said that the short distribution control is distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute the game balls to the special passage area 36.

  In the present embodiment, the time from when the special winning sensor SE3 detects a game ball to when the sorting member 38 is operated to take the first distributing state from the second distributing state is the special winning sensor SE3. The time from when the game ball is detected to when the game ball reaches the sorting member 38 is shorter. As described above, when the special winning sensor SE3 detects the game ball and the long distribution control start condition is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is moved to the second distribution before the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It will operate | move from a minute state to a 1st distribution state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specified number determined as the start condition of each distribution control is based on the upper limit number of game balls entering the big winning opening 31 determined as the first end condition in one round game. A small number is also defined. As described above, when the special winning sensor SE3 detects the game ball and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the first end condition of the operation round game is reached until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Is not satisfied, and the distribution member 38 continues to take (maintains) the first distribution state unless the second end condition of the operation round game is satisfied. In other words, in the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “2”. In this manner, the distribution control can continue until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 so that the distribution member 38 can take the first distribution state. For this reason, the long distribution control is a distribution control that enables the distribution of the game balls to the special passing area 36. Compared with the short distribution control, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 are special. It can be said that the distribution control is easy to pass through the passage region 36. Further, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control in which the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passing area 36 as compared with the long distribution control.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed in the operation round game. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the short distribution control is performed in the operation round game, but the long distribution control is not performed. For this reason, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, an operation round game that allows the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36 is performed, while in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC The operation round game that allows the game ball to pass to the special passing area 36 is not performed.

  As described above, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, but the first distribution state is assumed to be based on the long distribution control. There is a first operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated. In addition, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control and the first distribution state can be taken based on the long distribution control. There is a second operating round game in which the minute member 38 can be operated. It can be said that the first operation round game is a round game in which the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passing area 36 as compared to the second operation round game.

  The types of jackpots in the first special game include a jackpot based on the symbol ZA and a jackpot based on the symbols ZB and ZC. The jackpot based on the symbols ZB and ZC is more than the jackpot based on the symbol ZA. It can be said that it is a big hit with a low expectation degree that a high probability state is given after the end of. In the present embodiment, the big hit based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the first big hit, and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC corresponds to the second big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when a game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during a big hit game, a high probability state is given as a game state after the big hit game until the falling lottery is won. . When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is ended until the predetermined number of special games is ended or the predetermined number of special games are ended. The high base state is given until the big hit game is given before. In this case, the predetermined number of special games includes 100 special games as a minimum guaranteed number of times regardless of whether a high probability state is given or a low probability state is given. When the state is given, the 101st and subsequent special games are also included. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a high base state is given until the 100 special games are finished unless the big hit game is given. While the probability state is given, the high base state is given. However, if the falling lottery is won and the low probability state is given, the low base state is given. When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the low probability state is given as the gaming state after the big hit game is not given. When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a special upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is ended as a gaming state after the big hit game is ended. The high base state is given until the big hit game is given before the upper limit number of special games is finished.

  In this embodiment, as the big hit probability, 205/65536 (about 1/320) is determined in the low probability state, and 451/65536 (about 1/145) is determined in the high probability state. As the fall probability, 242/65536 (about 1/271) is set. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is determined in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is determined in the high base state. The total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one normal game is 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). Yes. The number of prize balls is “4” when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, “1” when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and a game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. “15” is determined when it is detected, and “5” is determined when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended. The variation pattern may not be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game are determined. In the outlier variation pattern, the content of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without the reach effect or through the reach effect is defined as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 40 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 to A3 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 to A3. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

  The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41b stores sound effect data related to sound effects in the speaker 18.

  The sub control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-control board 41 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first start port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Determine. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold conditions for the first special game are established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the falling lottery, a random number used for the big hit lottery, a random number used for determining the big hit symbol, a random number used for determining the variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  When there is no game ball in the first start port 28, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball is in the second start port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Determine. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. As a result, the hold condition for the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being played and when the special game is not being played, while the negative control is made when the jackpot game or the special game is being played. When the execution conditions for the special game are not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is established, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the second special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the first special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. As described above, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed with priority over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to give a low probability state based on the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to the falling lottery (falling determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the falling lottery corresponds to the falling lottery means. The determination as to whether or not to give a low probability state is made based on, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the fall determination value.

  In the present embodiment, when the special game is started, the falling lottery is performed in the high probability state or the low probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the special game is started. The falling lottery may be performed when the probability state is high, and the falling lottery may not be performed when the probability state is low.

  When winning the falling lottery, the main control CPU 40a executes the following process. The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a has a value that can specify that the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is controlled to the high base state, and the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high base state is “0”. In some cases, a value that can be specified to control the low base state is set in the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a gives a low probability state when the falling lottery is won. Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins the falling lottery, the main control CPU 40a gives the low base state when the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is given is “0”. Thus, the main control CPU 40a that controls the gaming state corresponds to the gaming state giving means.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the low probability state. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low base state, information that can specify the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) is output to the output buffer. Set to.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a performing the big hit lottery corresponds to the big hit lottery means. The determination whether or not to win the jackpot is made, for example, based on whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. Note that whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  In the present embodiment, when the special game is started, when the falling lottery is won, a big hit lottery in a low probability state is performed from the big hit lottery of the special game this time. The big hit lottery in a low probability state may be performed from the big hit lottery of the next special game.

  In the case of winning a big win, the main control CPU 40a determines the big win symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a for determining the big hit symbol (type of big hit) corresponds to the big hit type determining means.

  On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big win, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the missing symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined missing symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs subtraction of the second special holding number, falling lottery, jackpot lottery (big hit determination), determination of big hit symbol or off symbol based on the results of the big hit lottery (big hit determination), jackpot lottery (big hit determination) The variation pattern is determined based on the result, and the symbol command and game start command are set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The main control CPU 40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, instructs to stop the variation of the effect symbols and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a game) Set to the output buffer.

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a can perform control related to the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a big hit lottery of the first special game in response to the game ball entering the first start port 28, and according to the game ball entering the second start port 29. The big hit lottery of the second special game can be performed.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process.

  When the special bonus game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

  Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. Further, each time the round game is ended, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) that can specify the end of the round game in the output buffer.

  In particular, the main control CPU 40a is determined to be a big hit symbol (type of big hit) in an operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state among a plurality of round games. Based on the distribution control information, the distribution actuator A3 is controlled, and the operation of the distribution member 38 is controlled.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 in the operation round game based on the detection signal from the special prize sensor SE3. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, based on the detection signal from the special prize sensor SE3, counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 not only in the operating round game but also in the non-operating round game. Are counted.

  The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information determined for the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 satisfies the start condition for the short distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls to be entered is satisfied, the short distribution control start condition is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. The main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, and when the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. The minute distribution control is finished by operating in the minute state.

  The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information determined for the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 satisfies the long allocation control start condition. When it is determined that the number of entered balls is, the long distribution control start condition is satisfied, and the long distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs long distribution control until the long distribution control end condition is satisfied, and when the long distribution control end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. The long distribution control is finished by operating in the minute state.

  When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores information indicating the passing of the game ball into the special passing area 36 in the main control RAM 40c. In addition, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a special passing command) that can specify the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36. Set to.

  When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main probability state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state until winning the falling lottery. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game. Set to the main base state flag that is set. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, the number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) corresponding to the minimum guaranteed number of times to give the high base state as the remaining number of times of the special game to give the high base state. Let

  Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a has the remaining number of times “0” when the main probability state flag stores a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state. Along with the end of the special game, a value that can be specified to control to the low base state is set in the main base state flag. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the guaranteed number of special games in the low probability state. When the main control CPU 40a is in the high probability state, the high base state is continuously given without ending the high base state as the guaranteed special game ends.

  The main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when the big hit game is terminated when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game. Is set to the main probability state flag. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify to control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. To the main base state flag stored in the. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 in this embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a stores the value that can be specified to control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, so the remaining number of times becomes “0”. Along with the end of the special game, a value that can be specified to control to the low base state is set in the main base state flag. In other words, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games in the low probability state.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the control to the low base state is specified in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a can give a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, according to the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36 in the jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a has a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. Give state. Also, the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state after the end of the big hit game. Thus, the main control CPU 40a that controls the gaming state corresponds to the gaming state giving means.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a sets the low probability state command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) In the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the low base state command in the output buffer when the main base state flag sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball does not pass through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). To do. When the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of normal holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition for the normal game is established. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated number of normal suspensions.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a lottery drawing of a normal symbol, a random number used for determining a variation time of a normal game, or the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In this embodiment, the random number information for the normal game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is being played or the normal game is being played. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the number of normal holdings is not “1” or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal holdings is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated number of normal holdings is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning determination) of whether or not the normal winning.

  In the case of winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-described normal symbol variation time reduction control is employed, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. To decide. When the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the normal symbol winning lottery. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  In the case of not winning the normal game, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal out-of-game symbol to be derived in the normal game and a variation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  The main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 and controls the normal actuator A1 so that the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. To do. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the normal base game one time than the first opening pattern in the high base state. The second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the jackpot based on the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is not based on the effect symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the reach symbol combination including the reach (for example, “787”) when the reach effect is executed and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the deviation variation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. In addition, as a condition for executing the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery and won the reach lottery.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined symbol when the predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, and the symbol combination based on the symbol determined based on the input of the game end command. Is derived. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count the change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub control CPU 41a inputs the round command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the round effect is ended. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect to be executed as the jackpot effect during the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, game state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a high probability state command, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high probability state in the secondary probability state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a high base state command, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the secondary base state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not the big hit is made, and if the big hit is not made, the shift reach effect is executed. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP14 and HP18 to HP20 are defined as big hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP17 are defined as outlier reach fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP15, and HP16 are defined as the deviation fluctuation patterns.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 to HP14 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP15 to HP20 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state. In particular, the fluctuation patterns HP18 to HP20 that are a big hit in the high base state include a fluctuation pattern HP18 that is selected when the big hit is based on the symbol Za, and a fluctuation pattern HP19 that is selected when the big hit is based on the symbol Zb. There is a variation pattern HP20 that is selected when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA to ZC.

  Thus, depending on the type of variation pattern, it is possible to specify whether the base state is the low base state or the high base state, and it may be possible to specify the type of jackpot. In other words, when a big hit occurs in the high base state, the conditions for determining the variation pattern differ depending on the type of the big hit.

  The change pattern HP12 that can be selected in the low base state is a change pattern that shortens the change time of the change pattern HP11. The variation pattern that can be selected in the high base state includes a variation pattern HP16 that further shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP12 that can be selected in the low base state. For this reason, in the high base state, it is easier to determine a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened than in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the production mode is controlled to be able to shift on condition that each big hit game ends or a special game starts. The effect mode corresponds to the type of the background image of the effect display device 27 in the special game, and can be specified by the player based on the background image. The effect mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

Next, the production mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into four types of effect modes MA, MB, MC, and MD.

  The production modes MA and MB are production modes when in the low base state, and the production modes MC and MD are production modes when in the high base state. In other words, the production modes include production modes MA and MB that can be controlled when in the low base state, and production modes MC and MD that can be controlled when in the high base state. In addition, while the production mode MD can stay both when the high probability state is given and when the high probability state is not given, the production modes MA to MC are given the high probability state. If not, you can stay.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when in the low base state, the user stays in one of the production modes MA and MB. On the other hand, when in the high base state, the user stays in one of the production modes MC and MD. When various types of jackpots are won, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot is over, the effect mode can be shifted with the start of the first special game.

  When the big hit based on the symbol ZC is made in the low base state, the game is shifted to the production mode MC after the big hit game is finished. In the other cases, the production mode MD is entered after the big hit game is finished. It is supposed to migrate.

  The big hit based on the symbol ZC is a big hit that makes it difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, and a low probability state is given after the big hit game ends. As described above, the effect mode MC is an effect mode that is controlled when a high-probability state is not given after the jackpot game ends when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is won in the low base state.

  On the other hand, the big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb is a big hit that allows the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36, but regardless of whether the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, It will transfer to production mode MD. Further, when the player is staying in the production mode MD, the falling lottery may be won and the high probability state may be changed to the low probability state. From these facts, the production mode MD is a production mode in which a high probability state may be given after the jackpot game is over when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is won in the low base state, and the jackpot game ends. It can be said that this is an effect mode that is controlled when a high probability state is given later.

  In the high base state, when the user stays in one of the production modes MC and MD, when the provision of the high base state ends, the production mode MB is entered. In addition, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of stays (four times in the present embodiment) after the transition to the effect mode MB, the effect mode MA is transferred with the execution of the next special game. In the present embodiment, the effect mode MA does not shift to the effect mode MB. As described above, the effect mode MB is an effect mode that shifts from the high base state to the low base state.

Next, control related to the effect mode executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command in the special game won in the jackpot lottery. Further, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the gaming state in the special game won in the big win lottery based on the sub probability state flag and the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Based on the identified result, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode to be transferred after the big hit game is ended in the effect mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays.

  Next, when the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a reads a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, and specifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the value. Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode.

  In particular, when changing from the high base state to the low base state, the sub control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode MB.

  When the high base state is changed to the low base state, the sub control CPU 41a sets information indicating a predetermined stay number in the stay number counter stored in the sub control RAM 41c. This stay counter is a counter for counting the number of stays in the production mode MB. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies whether or not the special game of the predetermined number of stays has stayed in the effect mode MB by subtracting “1” from the stay counter value with the start of the special game.

  When the sub control CPU 41a specifies that only a special game of a predetermined number of stays has stayed in the effect mode MB, the sub control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode MA.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the mode control means. In the present embodiment, the production modes MA and MB are in the first production mode, the production mode MC is in the second production mode and the first specific production mode, and the production mode MD is in the third production mode and the second specific production mode. Each corresponds.

  In the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of jackpot effects is executed during the jackpot game. Depending on whether the special game won in the jackpot lottery is the first special game or the second special game, the type of jackpot, and the type of jackpot effect that has been staying in the special game won in the jackpot lottery May be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the types of jackpot effects include a first jackpot effect OE1, a second jackpot effect OE2, a third jackpot effect OE3, and a fourth jackpot effect OE4. These jackpot effects OE1 to OE4 are effects with different effect modes.

  The first jackpot effect OE1 is a jackpot effect in which a confirmed effect in which the transition (control) to the effect mode MD is confirmed is executed. The second jackpot effect OE2 is a jackpot effect in which a branch effect suggesting whether or not a high probability state is to be achieved is executed. The third jackpot effect OE3 is an effect that is executed with the effect content corresponding to the type of reach effect executed in the second special game won in the jackpot lottery. The fourth jackpot effect OE4 is an effect indicating that there is a high probability that the upper limit number of round games will be eight.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the player wins the big hit lottery of the first special game while staying in any of the production modes MA and MB in the low probability low base state, the big win based on the symbol ZA is achieved. The first big hit effect OE1 is executed. On the other hand, when staying in one of the production modes MA and MB in the low probability low base state, if the big win lottery of the first special game is won and the big win based on the symbols ZB and ZC is achieved, The second jackpot effect OE2 is executed.

  When staying in the production mode MC in the low-probability base state, when the big win lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbol ZA, the first big hit production OE1 is executed. On the other hand, when staying in the production mode MC in the low-probability base state, if the big win lottery of the first special game is won and the big win is based on the symbols ZB and ZC, the fourth big hit production OE4 Is executed. When the big hit lottery of the first special game is won while staying in the effect mode MD in the high base state, the first big hit effect OE1 is executed regardless of the type of the big hit.

  In addition, if the player wins the big hit lottery of the second special game while staying in any of the production modes MA and MB in the low probability low base state, the first big hit effect OE1 is obtained regardless of the type of the big hit. Executed.

  When the player is in the production mode MC or MD in the high base state and wins the big hit lottery of the second special game and becomes the big hit based on the symbol Za, the third big hit effect OE3 is executed. The On the other hand, when staying in one of the production modes MC and MD in the high base state, if the big win lottery of the second special game is won and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is made, The big hit effect OE4 is executed.

  Thus, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, even if the first special game is controlled to any of the production modes MA to MD, the first big hit The production OE1 is executed. In other words, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, when the first special game is controlled to one of the production modes MA and MB and the production mode MC The big hit effect is executed in the same effect mode when it is controlled and when it is controlled to the effect mode MD.

  In addition, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is determined, the first big hit effect OE1 is executed when the first special game is controlled to the effect mode MC. The On the other hand, the second big hit effect OE2 is executed when the production mode MA or MB is controlled, and the fourth big hit effect OE4 is executed when the production mode MD is controlled. In other words, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is determined, the first special game is controlled to one of the production modes MA and MB and the production mode The big hit effect is executed in different effect modes even when it is controlled by the MC and when it is controlled by the effect mode MD.

  In the present embodiment, the first big hit effect OE1 is in the first effect mode and the first specific effect mode, the second big hit effect OE2 is in the second effect mode, and the fourth jackpot effect OE4 is in effect. The mode corresponds to the second specific effect mode.

Next, taking a specific situation as an example, the type of jackpot effect to be executed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, when the first big hit (so-called “first win”) has not been won, the player stays in one of the production modes MA and MB in the low probability low base state. In this case, since the game ball is difficult to enter the second start port 29 in the low base state, the first special game is mainly executed with the game ball entering the first start port 28 as an opportunity. It becomes.

  In the low probability low base state, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbol ZA, the first big hit effect OE1 is executed, thereby confirming the transition to the effect mode MD ( A finalized (determinable) effect is executed, and after the jackpot game is over, the effect mode MD is entered.

  In particular, when staying in one of the production modes MA and MB in the low probability low base state, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbol ZA, the first big hit production OE1 Is executed, the production mode MD is transitioned to, and the expectation of changing from the low probability state to the high probability state can be enhanced. In addition, when staying in one of the production modes MA and MB in the low probability low base state, when the big win lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbol ZA, the first big hit production OE1. Is executed, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the upper limit number of round games will be 16.

  On the other hand, in the low probability low base state, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbols ZB and ZC, the second big hit effect OE2 is executed, thereby ending the big hit game A branching effect is executed as to whether a high probability state will be reached later. And when it is a big hit based on the symbol ZB, it is possible to specify that there is a possibility that a high probability state may be given after a branch effect that indicates whether a high probability state is given or not is executed. A successful production is executed, and after the big hit game is over, the production mode MD is entered. On the other hand, when it is a big hit based on the symbol ZC, after the branch effect that suggests whether or not the high probability state is given is executed, there is a failure effect that can specify that the high probability state is not given. It is executed, and after the big hit game is finished, it shifts to the production mode MC.

  In addition, when the player is in a high base state (so-called “Renso”) after winning the first big hit, he / she stays in the production mode MC or MD. In this case, since the game ball is easy to enter the second start port 29 in the high base state, the second special game is mainly executed with the game ball entering the second start port 29 as a trigger. If the execution of the 2 special game is not put on hold, the held first special game is executed.

  In the high base state, when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won and the big hit based on the symbol Za is made, the third big hit effect OE3 is executed. In the present embodiment, in the second special game that is a big hit based on the symbol Za, the variation pattern HP18 is determined, and one of the plurality of types of reach production based on the variation pattern HP18 is determined. Is executed. Then, in the third jackpot effect OE3, the jackpot effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the reach effect executed in the second special game that is a big hit based on the symbol Za.

  Further, the variation pattern HP18 is not determined in the first special game that is a big hit based on the symbols ZA to ZC and the second special game that is a big hit based on the symbols Zb. In addition, the variation pattern HP18 is not determined even in the second special game that is a big hit based on the symbol Za in the low base state. For this reason, when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won in the high base state and the big hit based on the symbol Za is made, the third big hit effect OE3 is produced in an effect mode corresponding to the reach effect executed based on the variation pattern HP18. In other cases, the third big hit effect OE3 itself is not executed.

  In the high base state, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbol ZA, the first big hit effect OE1 is executed. In addition, when staying in the production mode MC in the high base state, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is made, the first big hit production OE1 is executed. As described above, the execution of the first jackpot effect OE1 executes a (determinable) finalized effect that determines the transition to the effect mode MD, and shifts to the effect mode MD after the jackpot game ends. .

  In particular, when staying in the production mode MC in the high base state, the first big hit effect OE1 is executed when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbols ZB and ZC. By this, it will transfer to production mode MD and can raise the expectation which becomes a high probability state from a low probability state. In addition, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the high base state and the big hit is based on the symbol ZA, the upper limit number of round games is expected to be 16 times by executing the first big hit effect OE1. A feeling can be raised.

  Further, in the high base state, when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbol Zb, the fourth big hit effect OE4 is executed. Further, when staying in the effect mode MD in the high base state, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbols ZB and ZC, the fourth big hit effect OE4 is executed. In other words, in the high base state, when the big win lottery of the second special game is won and the big win is based on the symbol Zb, the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the production mode MD and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC The fourth big hit effect OE4 will be executed in the same way as when it becomes.

  In the present embodiment, in the high base state, when the big special lottery of the second special game is won and the big hit is based on the symbol Zb, the interval time between the eighth rounds is defined as 7s. In the interval time between rounds, the promotion effect that can specify that the upper limit number of round games is 16 is executed. On the other hand, in the high base state, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the production mode MD and the big hit is based on the symbols ZB and ZC, the promotion effect is not executed.

  As described above, when the fourth jackpot effect OE4 is executed, it is possible to specify that the upper limit number of round games is 8 times with a high probability, but when the promotion effect is executed, It is possible to specify that the upper limit number of games is 16.

  Further, when the base state is changed from the high base state to the low base state (so-called “ream” end), only the special game having a predetermined number of stays stays in the effect mode MB in the low probability low base state. In this case, it is considered that the execution of the second special game is suspended in the high base state, and the second special game being suspended is mainly executed.

  In the low probability low base state, when the big special lottery of the second special game is won and the big hit based on the symbols Za and Zb is made, the transition to the production mode MD is confirmed by executing the first big hit production OE1. A (determinable) finalized effect is executed, and after the jackpot game is over, the effect mode MD is entered.

  In particular, even when the high base state is changed to the low base state, when the big hit based on the symbols Za and Zb is made, the first big hit effect OE1 is executed, thereby shifting to the effect mode MD. The expectation from the low probability state to the high probability state can be enhanced. Even when the base state is changed from the high base state to the low base state, when the big hit is based on the symbols Za and Zb, the first big hit effect OE1 is executed, so that the upper limit number of round games is 16 times. It is possible to raise the expectation that becomes.

  In the low probability low base state, when the big win lottery of the second special game is won and the big win based on the symbol Zb is established, the interval time between the eighth round is defined as 2 s, and the upper limit number of round games The promotion effect that can specify that is 16 times is not executed. Therefore, in the low probability low base state, when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won and the big hit based on the symbol Zb is made, the fourth big hit effect OE4 is not executed, but the first big hit effect OE1 is executed. The Rukoto.

Next, specific control contents regarding execution of the big hit effect will be described.
In response to the input of the game start command and the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any one of the effect patterns from a plurality of types of effect patterns. In particular, in the high base state, when a game start command for designating the variation pattern HP18 and a symbol command that is a big hit based on the symbol Za are input, the sub-control CPU 41a reaches any one of a plurality of types of reach effects. A production pattern is determined so that the production is executed. Then, the sub control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the type of reach effect in the sub control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the type of reach effect executed in the special game that is a big hit based on the symbol Za.

  With the input of the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command. The sub control CPU 41a specifies the gaming state when the big hit is made based on the sub probability state flag and the sub base state flag. The sub control CPU 41a specifies the effect mode when the big hit is made based on the effect mode flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of jackpot effect corresponding to the identified result, and stores information that can specify the type of jackpot effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this way, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot effect by specifying the type of jackpot and the gaming state and effect mode in the special game won in the jackpot lottery. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines the type of the jackpot effect (effect mode) corresponds to the jackpot effect determining means.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the determined type of jackpot effect in response to the input of the opening command, the round command, the round end command, and the ending command.

  More specifically, when the first big hit effect OE1 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first big hit effect OE1 including the confirmed effect that the transition to the effect mode MD is confirmed. When the second jackpot effect OE2 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the second jackpot effect OE2 including the branch effect, the success effect, the failure effect, and the like to be executed. When the third jackpot effect OE3 is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of reach effect executed in the second special game that is a big hit, and the third jackpot effect in the effect mode corresponding to the type of reach effect. OE3 is executed. When the fourth jackpot effect OE4 is determined based on the symbol Zb in the high base state, the sub control CPU 41a executes the fourth jackpot effect OE4 including the promotion effect in the interval time between the eighth rounds. In this way, the sub control CPU 41a that executes an effect such as a big hit effect corresponds to the effect control means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the big hit lottery of the first special game is won, whether the big win based on the symbol ZA or the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is decided is controlled in the production modes MA and MB. Whether the jackpot effect is executed in the same effect mode or whether the jackpot effect is executed in a different effect mode can be changed depending on whether the MC is controlled. For this reason, even when winning the jackpot lottery of the first special game, the type of jackpot, the type of controlled presentation mode, and the jackpot effect while giving diversity to the mode of presentation of the jackpot effect It is possible to pay attention to the production mode of the game and to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) In particular, the rendering modes MA and MB are rendering modes that can be controlled when in the low base state, and the rendering mode MC is a rendering mode that can be controlled when in the high base state. For this reason, even if the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the same way, the type of big hit, whether it is in a high base state or a low base state, the type of effect mode being controlled, the big hit effect It is possible to pay attention to the production mode of the game and to improve the interest in the game.

  (3) When being controlled in the production mode MA, MB in the low base state, and when being controlled in the production mode MC in the low probability state where the high probability state is not given, Similarly, even when the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is determined, the big hit effect is executed in different production modes. For this reason, even when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the same manner, it is possible to pay attention to the degree of advantage of the controlled production mode, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (4) When the big win lottery of the first special game is won, depending on whether the big hit based on the symbol ZA or the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is decided, the production mode MC is controlled. It is possible to change whether the jackpot effect is executed in the same effect mode or whether the jackpot effect is executed in a different effect mode depending on whether it is controlled. For this reason, even when winning the jackpot lottery of the first special game, the type of jackpot, the type of controlled presentation mode, and the jackpot effect while giving diversity to the mode of presentation of the jackpot effect It is possible to pay attention to the production mode of the game and to improve the interest in the game.

  (5) In particular, the production modes MC and MC are production modes that can be controlled in the high base state. For this reason, even when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won and the high base state is given in the same way, the effect form of the big hit effect has diversity. However, attention can be paid to the type of jackpot, the type of effect mode being controlled, and the effect mode of the jackpot effect, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (6) When the presentation mode MC is controlled in the low-probability state where the high-probability state is not given, but when the presentation mode MC is in the high-base state and has the possibility of the high-probability state. Even when the jackpot is determined based on the symbols ZB and ZC in the same way, the jackpot effect is executed in different rendering modes. For this reason, even when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the same manner, it is possible to pay attention to the degree of advantage of the controlled production mode, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (7) The jackpot based on the symbols ZB and ZC is a jackpot with a lower expectation level that a high probability state is given after the jackpot game is finished than the jackpot based on the symbol ZA. For this reason, even when a big hit based on symbols ZB and ZC, which has a lower expectation to be given a higher probability state than a big hit based on symbol ZA, is determined, it is possible to pay attention to the degree of advantage of the big hit, Can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot effect was changed when the presentation mode that was staying in the special game that was a big hit was different, but not limited to this, for example, staying in a special game that was a big hit Regardless of the production mode, the type of jackpot production may be determined. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 12, in the case of a big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC in the high base state, the fourth jackpot effect OE4 regardless of whether the player is staying in the effect mode MC or MD. May be executed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, in the case of a big hit in the high base state, the same type of big hit effect is executed regardless of which of the effect modes MC and MD is staying.

  In the above embodiment, when a big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is made while staying in the production mode MC in the high base state, the fourth big hit is made in the same manner as the big hit based on the symbol Zb. Although production OE4 was performed, it is not restricted to this. For example, when a big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is made while staying in the production mode MC in the high base state, a different type of big hit effect may be executed as compared with a big hit based on the symbol Zb. . As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 14, when a big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is made while staying in the production mode MC in the high base state, a big hit based on the symbol Zb is obtained. Unlike the case, the fifth jackpot effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won, the type of the big hit effect is based on the type of big hit and the presentation mode staying in the special game won in the big hit lottery Although determined, it is not limited to this. For example, the type of jackpot effect may not be determined based on the type of jackpot, for example, the type of jackpot effect may not be determined based on the rendering mode that was staying in the special game that won the jackpot lottery Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the same type of jackpot effect is executed in the same effect mode, and the different types of jackpot effect is executed in different effect modes. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if different types of jackpot presentations are executed in different presentation modes, the same type of jackpot presentation may be executed in different presentation modes.

  -In the said embodiment, although the frequency | count of stay of production mode MB was made into 4 times, it is not restricted to this, For example, the frequency | count of predetermined of 1-3 times, 5 times or more may be sufficient, and to other production modes The stay in the production mode MB may be ended by a lottery for determining the transition of the production mode MB.

  -In the said embodiment, when it was a low probability low base state, it was made to stay in either production mode MA and MB, but it is not restricted to this, for example, there is no production mode MB and it makes it stay in production mode MA. For example, you may make it stay in production modes different from production modes MA and MB.

  -In the above embodiment, one round game is adopted as an operation round game, but not limited to this, for example, a plurality of round games are adopted as an operation round game, such as the fourth, sixth, and eighth times. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, a high probability state is given after the big hit game is finished in response to the game ball passing through the special passing area 36, but this is not restrictive. For example, in response to two or more game balls passing through the special passing area 36, a high probability state may be given after the big hit game ends, and whether the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 or not. Regardless, the high probability state may be given after the end of the big hit game.

In the above embodiment, for example, sensors that detect the passage of the game ball may be provided in the normal passage area 37.
In the above embodiment, when the big base state is a big hit based on the symbol Za, the variation pattern HP18 is determined. In other cases, the variation pattern HP18 is not determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, when the big base state is a big hit based on the symbol Za, the variation pattern HP18 may not be determined, and in other cases, the variation pattern HP18 may be determined. In this case, for example, in the case of a big hit based on the symbol Za in the high base state, the variation pattern HP18 may be determined with a much higher probability than in other cases. That is, the determination condition of the variation pattern may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot is based on the symbol Za in the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the falling lottery may not be performed. Further, for example, a high probability state may be given until the next big hit game is given, and for example, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games are executed.

  In the above embodiment, the sorting control of the sorting member 38 is performed based on the type of jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, whether or not a high probability state is given based on the type of jackpot. May be determined directly.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a jackpot type that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. . Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 28 and the second start port 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed simultaneously. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an overall control board that performs overall control related to effects and a display control board that performs control related to image display.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area where the special hold number is subtracted by “1”.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a big hit game is awarded when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes a specific passing area (So-called “two types of gaming machines”). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called “1 type and 2 type mixed gaming machine”). Alternatively, a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance may be used. For example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In a gaming machine to which a big hit game is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery, the big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery, the big hit type determining means for determining the type of the big hit, and the effect mode are controlled. When the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the production executing means includes a production mode control means and a production execution means for executing the production. When the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means while the jackpot effect is executed in the jackpot game in the same mode of play as when controlled in the second stage mode, the first stage mode The big hit effect during the big hit game is executed in a different presentation mode when it is controlled to the second production mode. It is characterized in.

  (B) In a gaming machine to which a big hit game is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery, the big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery, the big hit type determining means for determining the type of the big hit, and the production mode are controlled. When the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the production executing means is controlled to the first specific effect mode. When the second jackpot effect is determined by the jackpot type determining means while the jackpot effect is executed in the jackpot game in the same effect mode as when being controlled in the second specific effect mode, A large effect during the jackpot game is produced in a different aspect between when it is controlled to the specific effect mode and when it is controlled to the second specific effect mode. Ri and executes an effect.

  (C) Special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and special detection that detects that a game ball that has entered the special entrance has passed through the special passage area. Means for providing the high probability state after completion of the big hit game in response to the passing of the game ball to the special passing area in the big hit game.

  (D) A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery is provided, and the game state giving means gives the low probability state when winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means.

A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, A3 ... Distributing actuator, SE1 ... First start sensor (first detection means), SE2 ... Second start sensor (second detection means), SE3 ... Special winning sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General winning sensor, SE6 ... Special passing sensor (special detection means), 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... First special symbol display section, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display part, 27 ... Production display device (production execution means), 28 ... 1st start opening, 29 ... 2nd start opening, 30 ... Ordinary variable member (opening / closing means), 31 ... Grand prize opening (special Entrance), 32 ... special variable member (special opening / closing means), 33 ... gate, 36 ... special passage region, 37 ... normal passage region, 38 ... distribution member, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control C U (falling lottery means, jackpot lottery means, jackpot type determining means, game state giving means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-control board, 41a ... sub-control CPU (effect mode control means) , 41b ... sub-control ROM, 41c ... sub-control RAM.

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery,
First detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first start port;
A second detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port;
Opening and closing means that operates so that the second starting port can be in an open state and a closed state;
A jackpot lottery means to perform a jackpot lottery;
Jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
A game state giving means capable of giving an improved entrance rate after completion of the jackpot game;
Production mode control means for controlling the production mode;
Production execution means for performing the production,
In the non-entrance rate improved state that is not the improved entrance rate, the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port than in the improved enter rate state, or the game ball enters the second start port. Is not in the state,
The symbol variation game can be executed in accordance with the first symbol variation game that can be executed in response to a game ball entering the first starting port and the game ball in the second starting port. There is a second design variation game,
The jackpot lottery means can perform a jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game in response to the game ball entering the first start port, while the game ball enters the second start port. In response to the above, a jackpot lottery of the second symbol variation game can be performed,
The production mode includes a first specific production mode that can be controlled when the entrance rate is improved and a second specific production mode that can be controlled when the entrance rate is improved.
The types of jackpots that can be determined by the jackpot type determining means when winning the jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game by the jackpot lottery means include a first jackpot and a second jackpot.
The production execution means
When the big hit lottery of the first symbol variation game by the big hit lottery means is won and the first big hit type is decided by the big hit type determining means, the first specific variation mode is controlled in the first symbol variation game. While performing the jackpot effect during the jackpot game, in the same effect mode when it was controlled to the second specific effect mode,
When the jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game by the jackpot lottery means is won and the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the first symbol effect game is controlled to the first specific effect mode. A gaming machine that executes a jackpot effect during the jackpot game in a different manner of appearance when it is controlled to the second specific effect mode. The production execution means
When the big hit lottery of the first symbol variation game by the big hit lottery means is won and the first big hit type is decided by the big hit type determining means, the first specific variation mode is controlled in the first symbol variation game. In the first specific effect mode, the jackpot effect during the jackpot game is executed when the control is in the second specific effect mode.
When the jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game by the jackpot lottery means is won and the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the first symbol effect game is controlled to the first specific effect mode. At that time, in the first specific effect mode, while executing the jackpot effect during the jackpot game,
When the jackpot lottery of the first symbol variation game by the jackpot lottery means is won and the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the second symbol effect game is controlled to the second specific effect mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the jackpot effect during the jackpot game is executed in the second specific effect mode when played. The gaming state giving means can give a high probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state after the jackpot game ends,
The first specific performance mode is controlled when the high probability state is not given after the jackpot game based on the winning of the second jackpot when the second jackpot is won in the non-entry rate improvement state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is a production mode. The gaming state giving means can give a high probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state after the jackpot game ends,
The second specific performance mode is controlled when the high probability state is given after the jackpot game based on the winning of the second jackpot when the second jackpot is won in the non-entry rate improvement state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game mode is an effect mode. The gaming state giving means can give a high probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state after the jackpot game ends,
The said 2nd big hit is a big hit with the low expectation degree to which the said high probability state is provided after completion | finish of the said big hit game rather than the said 1st big hit. Gaming machine.