JP2019005274A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: When a high-probability state is granted after completion of a jackpot game, predetermined timing at which granting of a high-probability state can be identified after completion of a jackpot game exists in the jackpot game. Before predetermined timing during a jackpot game, a second suggestive performance for suggesting presence of a pattern variation game winning a jackpot lottery when a high-probability state is granted after completion of a jackpot game in a pattern variation game under reservation to be executed after completion of the jackpot game can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

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 Literature 1, a notification effect that suggests or notifies that there is a symbol variation game that wins the big hit lottery in the symbol variation game that is on hold by the operation of the movable body, A configuration that is executed during a jackpot game is disclosed.

JP 2015-29785 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, an effect relating to the progress of the game after the end of the jackpot game is executed during the jackpot game. By further enhancing the effect of such a effect, the interest in the game is improved. Is desired.

  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.

  The gaming machine that solves the above problems is a game machine in which a big hit lottery is given after the end of the symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is a low probability state A game state providing means capable of providing a high probability state having a higher probability and an effect executing means for executing an effect, and when the high probability state is provided after the jackpot game ends, the jackpot The game has a predetermined timing at which it is possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the jackpot game is finished, and the effect execution means is configured to execute before the predetermined timing during the jackpot game. When the high probability state is given to the pending symbol variation game executed after the end of the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game, the figure that wins the jackpot lottery And summarized in that it is capable of executing specific effect suggesting that there are variations game.

  With respect to the gaming machine, special opening / closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and detecting that the game ball that has entered the special entrance has passed the special passage area. Special detection means, and the game state giving means may give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game in response to the passing of the game ball to the special pass area in the big hit game.

  With respect to the gaming machine, when a game ball passes through the special passing area in a specific round game among a plurality of round games in the jackpot game, the predetermined time passes the gaming ball through the special passing area. It is good also as a structure which is timing.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the effect executing means may be configured to execute a determined effect that can specify that the high probability state is given after the jackpot game ends, after the predetermined timing or after the predetermined timing. Good.

  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 the production content of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various productions. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. The figure which shows prefetch command setting processing. The figure which shows 1st suggestion effect determination processing. The figure which shows a 2nd suggestion effect determination process. The figure which shows alerting | reporting effect determination processing. The figure which shows the execution timing of various productions.

[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 as an effect execution means. 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 in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. 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 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, 75 types of jackpot symbols are symbols Za, and 25 types of jackpot symbols are symbols 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 and Za, 16 times are set as the upper limit number of round games. As a big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb, the upper limit number of round games is set to 8 less than 16 times.

  In this embodiment, all types of jackpot games have the same opening time (8s in this embodiment), the same round game upper limit time (25s in this embodiment), and the same ending time (10s in this embodiment). Each is defined.

  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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when a game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during a big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a high probability state until the next big hit game is given. , And a high base state. 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 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 jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a 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 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 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 is based on the result of subtraction of the second special holding number, determination of the big hit symbol or the off symbol based on the results of the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the result of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) The change pattern is determined, and a symbol command and a 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, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a big prize command) that can specify that a game ball has entered the big prize opening 31 in the output buffer based on the detection signal from the special prize sensor SE3. To do.

  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. 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 controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  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, the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, and therefore stores the number corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is given.

  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 sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state with the end of the special game where the remaining number of times becomes “0”. Set to. That is, 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.

  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 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. 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.

  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. 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.

  In the present embodiment, when the execution of the second special game is suspended due to the game ball entering the second start port 29, the determination of the second special game is made from various random numbers acquired by the ball entry. As a result, a pre-reading effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot can be executed based on the result of the determination. The pre-reading effect in the present embodiment is executed before the start of the second special game that is a target indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the prefetching effects include a first suggestion effect, a second suggestion effect, and a notification effect. The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are effects that suggest that there is a special game that is a big hit in the second special game that is being suspended. The notification effect is an effect for notifying that there is a special game that is a big hit in the special game that is being suspended.

  Specifically, the first suggestion effect is an effect executed before the jackpot game, and it is assumed that a high probability state is given after the jackpot game is ended, and is being held after the jackpot game is ended. The second special game is an effect suggesting that there is a special game that is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the first suggestion effect is an effect in which the effect symbol has a display size larger than normal (when not executed) before the big hit game.

  The second suggestion effect is an effect that is executed before the execution of the high probability finalizing effect during the big hit game, and it is assumed that a high probability state is given after the big hit game ends, and after the big hit game ends. This is an effect suggesting that there is a special game that is a big hit in the special game that is being held pending. In the present embodiment, the second suggestion effect is a special game that differs from the normal entry sound in response to the game ball entering the big prize opening 31 in the round game before the operation round game. This is an effect in which a special image different from the normal time is displayed on the effect display device 27 while the incoming sound of the hour is output.

  The high probability finalizing effect is an effect that is executed when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36, and is an effect that determines that the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. That is, the high probability finalizing effect is an effect that is executed at a timing when it is determined that the high probability state is given after the big hit game is finished. In the present embodiment, the high probability finalized effect is an effect in which a high probability finalized image indicating that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 is displayed.

  In this way, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in the present embodiment are used for the big hit lottery for the special game that is held after the big hit game is finished when the high probability state is given after the big hit game is finished. This is a suggestion that there is a special game to win. In addition, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect include a special game that will be won in the big hit lottery when a high probability state is given after the big hit game is ended to the special game that is held after the big hit game ends. It can be said that the production suggests that. In the present embodiment, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect correspond to the specific effect.

  In addition, the high probability finalizing effect in this embodiment is an effect that can specify that a high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game, and the timing when the high probability state is determined to be given after the jackpot game ends. It is an effect performed in In the present embodiment, the high probability confirmed effect corresponds to the confirmed effect. In this embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the operation round game, it is determined that the high probability state is not given at the timing when the operation round game is finished.

  The notification effect is an effect that notifies that there is a special game that is a big hit in the special game that is held after the big hit game is ended when a high probability state is given after the big hit game is finished. In the present embodiment, the notification effect is any special game among the plurality of second special games when the execution of the plurality of second special games is suspended when the notification effect is started. It is an unspecified effect whether or not is a special game that is a big hit. In addition, when the execution of one second special game is put on hold when the execution of the notification effect is started, the notification effect can be specified as the special game in which the second special game is a big hit. It is the production that becomes. The notification effect is an effect that is continuously executed from the execution of the high probability finalizing effect during the big hit game until the end of the special game that becomes the big hit after the end of the big hit game.

  The notification effect is an effect in which a 4-character character image is displayed. These character images are images corresponding to the pending second special game that is executed after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, when the first second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is put on hold, the first character image of the first character is displayed after the end of the jackpot game. Is an image corresponding to. When the second special game for the second time executed after the end of the jackpot game is put on hold, the second character image is an image corresponding to the second special game for the second time executed after the end of the jackpot game. is there. When the third second special game executed after the end of the big hit game is put on hold, the third character image is an image corresponding to the third second special game executed after the end of the big hit game. is there. When the 4th second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is put on hold, the fourth character image is an image corresponding to the fourth second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game. is there.

  These character images are images displayed in any one of a plurality of display colors such as white, gold, and rainbow. The character image displayed in gold is an image that can specify that the upper limit number of round games is 8 when the second special game corresponding to the character image is a big hit. In other words, the character image displayed in gold is an image that suggests that the second special game corresponding to the character image is a big hit based on the symbol Zb. The character image displayed in the rainbow color is an image that can specify that the upper limit number of round games is 16 when the second special game corresponding to the character image is a big hit. In other words, the character image displayed in gold is an image suggesting that the second special game corresponding to the character image is a big hit based on the symbol Za. The character image displayed in white is an image that can specify that the second special game is not a big hit as a result of the execution of the second special game corresponding to the character image. Note that the character image displayed in gold or rainbow is an image that can identify the type of jackpot assuming that the second special game corresponding to the character image is a jackpot. If it is not a big hit, the big hit type corresponding to the display color is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, when the second special game of the predetermined number of times executed after the end of the big hit game is not put on hold, the character image corresponding to the predetermined number of times is displayed, but the character image and the character It is not related to the second special game corresponding to the image.

  As described above, the notification effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can specify that there is a special game that is won in the big hit lottery among the special games that are held after the end of the big hit game. In addition, the notification effect is an effect that can specify that there is a special game that wins the big hit lottery if a high probability state is given to the special game that is held after the big hit game ends and a high probability state is given after the big hit game ends. It can be said that there is.

  The notification effect is an effect in which, when there are a plurality of special games on hold, character images corresponding to a special game that wins the big hit lottery and a special game that does not win the big hit lottery are displayed. There is an effect in which it cannot be specified which of the plurality of special games is a special game that wins the big hit lottery. The notification effect is also an effect in which a special image that can specify the type of jackpot that is given when the jackpot lottery is won is displayed. In other words, the notification effect is an effect that can specify the type of jackpot determined when there is a special game that wins the jackpot lottery in the special game that is held after the jackpot game ends and the jackpot lottery is won. It can be said that there is. The character image is an image corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended, and can be said to be an image that can specify the type of jackpot given when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the notification effect corresponds to the special effect, and the four character image corresponds to the special image.

Next, an image display mode in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown to Fig.7 (a), in the display area 27r of the production | presentation display apparatus 27, four hold images HG1 which show that there exists the 1st special game with execution suspended, and 2nd with execution suspended Four hold images HG2 indicating that there is a special game are displayed. In the high base state, a right-handed image “right-handed” is displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27 in order to prompt the player to enter the second starting port 29.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the execution of the second special game is started, there is a second special game in which the effect symbol EZ that has been confirmed and stopped is variably displayed and the execution is suspended. Three hold images HG2 indicating that are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c), after the effect symbols EZ in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, the effect symbol EZ is a jackpot symbol combination as shown in FIG. 7 (d). May be temporarily stopped. If a game ball enters the second start port 29 during the execution of the second special game, the execution of the second special game corresponding to the entrance is suspended, and the execution is suspended. Four reserved images HG2 indicating that there are two special games are displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), when the execution of the second special game is finished, the effect symbol EZ is displayed in a definite stop as a jackpot symbol combination. In this case, the effect symbol EZ is confirmed and stopped with a display size larger than that in the normal state. In this way, the effect design EZ is displayed in a special display mode, which suggests that there is a special game that is won in the big hit lottery in the second special game that is held after the big hit game ends. 1 suggestion effect will be performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), the big hit game is started, and after the opening time has elapsed, the round game is started. In the big hit game, a right-handed image “right-handed” is displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27 in order to encourage the game ball to enter the big winning opening 31. In a round game prior to the operating round game, when a big hit image such as a background image or a character image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and when a game ball enters the big winning opening 31, the speaker 18 Will output a normal incoming sound of “chareen”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7G, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 31 in the round game before the operation round game, the big hit image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Separately, a special image G1 in which cherry blossom petals fall is displayed, and a special-time entrance sound of “Cuen” may be output from the speaker 18 in some cases. As described above, the special image G1 is displayed and the incoming sound at the special time is output, so that the special game for winning the big hit lottery is the second special game held after the big hit game is over. The second suggestion effect that suggests that there will be executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), in the operation round game, an image G <b> 2 of “Aim for martial art” is displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27. This image G2 is an image that can specify that the operation round game is being performed. The image G2 is also an image for prompting the game ball to enter the special winning opening 31 and an image for prompting the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the operation round game, an image G <b> 3 of “Muwei” is displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27. This image G3 is an image that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36. That is, the image G3 is an image showing that a high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game, and an image showing that it is determined that the high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the image G3 is displayed so as to be reduced, and the button image BG for prompting the operation of the operation button 19 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the operation button 19 is operated, the four-character character images G4a to G4d “Temporary Refusal” are displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In this way, by displaying the character images G4a to G4d, there is a notification effect that can specify that there is a special game that is won in the big hit lottery in the second special game that is held after the big hit game ends. Will be executed.

  The character image G4a is an image corresponding to the first second special game executed after the end of the big hit game. The character image G4b is an image corresponding to the second second special game that is executed after the end of the big hit game. The character image G4c is an image corresponding to the third second special game executed after the end of the big hit game. The character image G4d is an image corresponding to the fourth second special game that is executed after the end of the big hit game.

  In this case, the character images G4a and G4b are displayed in gold, and the character images G4c and G4d are displayed in rainbow. Assuming that the golden character images G4a and G4b are big hits, the images showing the big hits based on the symbol Zb whose upper limit number of round games is eight are rainbow colored character images G4c and G4d. This is an image showing a big hit based on the symbol Za having an upper limit of 16 round games.

  For this reason, in the second special game that is executed after the end of the big hit game, when the big hit is made in the first and second second special games, it can be specified that the type of the big hit is a big hit based on the symbol Zb. Thus, in the case of a big hit in the third and fourth second special games, it is possible to specify that the type of the big hit is a big hit based on the symbol Za.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8D, the image G3 and the character images G4a to G4d are continuously displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 until the big hit game ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), after the big hit game ends, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the image G3 is erased while the character images G4a to G4d are continuously displayed. . Note that such character images G4a to G4d are continuously displayed after the end of the big hit game until the execution of the second special game that is a big hit ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), when the execution of the first second special game is started after the end of the big hit game, the effect symbol EZ that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed. When the execution of the second special game is started, three reserved images HG2 indicating that there is a second special game whose execution is suspended are displayed. In this case, after the jackpot game is over, the character image G4a corresponding to the first special game for the first time is displayed in gold, and if the jackpot is assumed to be a jackpot, the type of jackpot will be a jackpot based on the symbol Zb. Can be specified. As shown in FIG. 8G, the effect symbol EZ may be displayed in a fixed stop state as an out-of-order symbol combination.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), when the execution of the second special game for the second time is started after the end of the big hit game, the effect symbol EZ that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed. In this case, the character image G4a corresponding to the first second special game is displayed in white. When the execution of the second special game is started, two reserved images HG2 indicating that there is a second special game whose execution is suspended are displayed. In this case, after the jackpot game is over, the character image G4b corresponding to the second special game for the second time is displayed in gold, and if the jackpot is assumed to be a jackpot, the type of jackpot will be a jackpot based on the symbol Zb. Can be specified. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the effect symbol EZ may be displayed as a fixed stop as an out-of-sequence symbol combination.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the execution of the second special game for the third time is started after the end of the big hit game, the effect symbol EZ that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed. In this case, the character image G4b corresponding to the second second special game is displayed in white. When the execution of the second special game is started, one hold image HG2 indicating that there is a second special game whose execution is put on hold is displayed. In this case, after the jackpot game ends, the character image G4c corresponding to the third special game for the third time is displayed in rainbow colors, and assuming that the jackpot is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol Za. Can be specified. As shown in FIG. 9 (c), after the effect symbols EZ in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), the effect symbol EZ is a jackpot symbol combination. May be displayed as a fixed stop. In this case, the character image G4c corresponding to the second special game being executed is displayed in a rainbow color, and it is possible to specify that it has been a big hit based on the symbol Za.

  In the present embodiment, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the background image is displayed as the backmost layer, but the character images G4a to G4d are displayed as the front layer. For this reason, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, even when another image such as an effect symbol, a character image, and a reserved image is displayed, it is superimposed on the front of the display of the character images G4a to G4d. Another image is displayed, and the display effect of the display of the character images G4a to G4d does not reduce the effect of displaying the other image.

  Next, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. In addition, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the special symbol input process is finished, triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second start port 29 when the second special hold number is not the upper limit number. This pre-read command setting process determines whether or not the various random numbers acquired with the entry of the second starting port 29 in the special symbol input process coincide with a predetermined determination value of the special game corresponding to the entry. This is a process for determining (in advance) before execution.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the restriction condition is satisfied, such as when the low base state is set or when the second special reservation number is the upper limit value (step S101). ). When the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the restriction condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S <b> 102, the main control CPU 40 a refers to various random numbers acquired as the second starting port 29 enters the ball. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the second special reservation number when the game ball enters the second start port 29 as an opportunity. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads a random number value used for the big hit lottery acquired with the entry of the second starting port 29 and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the common big hit judgment value among the big hit judgment values, the high probability dedicated big hit judgment value, or the big hit judgment value. Is identified. That is, whether the main control CPU 40a matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not the random number value used for the jackpot lottery is in a high probability state, or matches the jackpot determination value only when it is in a high probability state. Therefore, it is specified whether or not the jackpot determination value does not coincide with the high probability state.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired when the second starting port 29 is entered, and based on the read value, the big hit symbol (big hit symbol) Type).

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number value used for determining the variation pattern acquired along with the entry of the second starting port 29, and when the reach state is lost based on the read value, It is specified whether or not a variation pattern is formed. In the present embodiment, regardless of the second special hold number, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, as the prefetch command, the current second special hold number, whether or not to win the big win lottery according to whether or not it is in a high probability state, the type of the big win in the case of the big win, and the case where it is out of place It is a command that can specify whether or not the variation pattern in which the reach state is formed is determined.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a at least determines whether or not the second special game corresponding to the entry is a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry with the entry of the second start port 29 as an opportunity. Generate an identifiable prefetch command. Such a pre-read command is information that can specify whether the current special pending number, whether or not it will be a big hit, the type of big hit, or whether or not it will be out of reach, and whether to win the big hit lottery in a high probability state It can be said that the information can be specified. The main control CPU 40a that generates the prefetch command in this way corresponds to the information generation means.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, when a prefetch command is output, the second pending number command is output before that.

  On the other hand, when the pre-read command and the second hold number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the second special hold number from the pre-read command, and sub-commands the pre-read command corresponding to the second special hold number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, since the second special hold number is designated by the prefetch command, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch command for each second special game.

  Next, the first suggestion effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This first suggestion effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the first suggestion effect. Further, the first suggestion effect determination process is executed in response to an input of a game start command.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a predetermined special game (step S111). The sub control CPU 41a determines that the base state is the high base state based on the value of the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and the input game command is a command where the input game start command is a big hit. Is determined to be a predetermined special game when it is determined that the command indicates a big hit based on the symbol Za.

  If it is not determined that the game is a predetermined special game, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first suggestion effect determination process. If it is determined that the game is a predetermined special game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a prefetch command reference process for referring to a prefetch command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended (step S112). And sub-control CPU41a performs the 1st suggestion effect execution lottery process which performs the 1st suggestion effect execution lottery for determining whether a 1st suggestion effect is performed (step S113). In this process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a prefetch command that is a big hit in the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the big hit is a prefetch command that is a big hit regardless of whether it is in a high probability state or a big hit only when it is in a high probability state. It is determined that there is a pre-read command. It is stipulated that when it is determined that there is a big win prefetch command, the first suggestion effect execution lottery is won with higher probability than when it is not judged that there is a big win prefetch command.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first suggestion effect execution lottery has been won (step S114). If it is not determined that the first suggestion effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first suggestion effect determination process. If it is determined that the first suggestion effect execution lottery has been won, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determination content indicating the execution of the first suggestion effect in the sub control RAM 41c (step S115), and ends the first suggestion effect determination process. . Thus, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the first suggestion effect based on the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the specific effect determining means.

  Further, when the determination content indicating the execution of the first suggestion effect is not stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed with the normal display size. . On the other hand, when the determination content indicating the execution of the first suggestion effect is stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a displays the effect symbol in a display size larger than the normal display size. 27 is controlled. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the first suggestion effect in the special game that is a big hit before the big hit game is started. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect control means.

  Next, the second suggestion effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This second suggestion effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the second suggestion effect. In addition, the second suggestion effect determination process is executed in response to the input of the opening command after the second game start command that is a big hit in the high base state and the symbol command that is a big hit based on the symbol Za are input. .

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the sub control CPU 41a executes a prefetch command reference process for referring to a prefetch command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended (step S121). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a second suggestion effect execution lottery process for performing a second suggestion effect execution lottery (primary lottery) for determining whether or not to execute the second suggestion effect (step S122). In this process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a prefetch command that is a big hit in the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the big hit is a prefetch command that is a big hit regardless of whether it is in a high probability state or a big hit only when it is in a high probability state. It is determined that there is a pre-read command. It is stipulated that when it is determined that there is a jackpot prefetch command, the second suggestion effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when it is not determined that there is a jackpot prefetch command.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second suggestion effect execution lottery has been won (step S123). If it is not determined that the second suggestion effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second suggestion effect determination process. If it is determined that the second suggestion effect execution lottery has been won, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determination content indicating the execution of the second suggestion effect in the sub control RAM 41c (step S124), and ends the second suggestion effect determination process. . Thus, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the second suggestion effect based on the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the specific effect determining means.

  Next, the second suggestion effect execution process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The second suggestion effect execution process is a process for executing the second suggestion effect when execution of the second suggestion effect is determined in the second suggestion effect determination process. Further, the second suggestion effect execution process is executed in response to an input of a big prize command.

  First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first to third round games that are prior to the operating round game during the big hit game when the determination content indicating execution of the second suggestion effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In some cases, a lottery (secondary lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to execute the second suggestion effect. When the secondary lottery is not won or when the secondary lottery itself is not performed, the sub control CPU 41a does not store information indicating that the secondary lottery is won in the sub control RAM 41c. When the secondary lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a stores information indicating that the secondary lottery is won in the sub control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, information indicating that the second lottery has been won is erased when the operation round game starts. For this reason, the information indicating that the second lottery has been won is information that can be stored before the operation round game.

  If the sub-control RAM 41c does not store information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display the special image on the effect display device 27, and the normal incoming sound from the speaker 18 is displayed. Is controlled to output. When information indicating that the secondary lottery is won is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a special image and causes the speaker 18 to output a special entry sound. To control. By controlling in this way, when the second lottery is won in the round game prior to the operating round game, a special image is displayed on the effect display device 27 with the input of the big prize command as an opportunity until the operating round game is reached. Is displayed, and the incoming sound at special time is output from the speaker 18. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the second suggestion effect in the round game before the operation round game during the big hit game. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect control means.

  Next, an operation round effect execution process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This operation round effect execution process is a process for executing an effect capable of specifying an operation round in an operation round game. In addition, the operation round effect execution process is executed when a round command indicating the operation round game is input.

  First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing the effect display device 27 to display an image of “Aim for martial arts”. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the image “Aim for the military” upon the input of the special passing command or the end of the operation round game. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute an effect that can be identified as an operation round game in the operation round game during the big hit game. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect control means.

  Next, the notification effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This notification effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect. In addition, the notification effect determination process is executed in response to the input of a special pass command in the operation round game of the jackpot game based on the symbol Za after the symbol command that is a jackpot based on the symbol Za is input. Is done.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a prefetch command reference process for referring to a prefetch command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended (step S131). And sub-control CPU41a performs the notification effect execution lottery process which performs the notification effect execution lottery for determining whether a notification effect is performed (step S132). In this process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a prefetch command that is a big hit in the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the big hit is a prefetch command that is a big hit regardless of whether it is in a high probability state or a big hit only when it is in a high probability state. It is determined that there is a pre-read command. If it is determined that there is a prefetch command that will be a big hit, the notification effect execution lottery is won with a predetermined probability, while if it is not determined that there is a prefetch command that will be a big win, the notification effect execution lottery is won. It is prescribed not to.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a notification effect execution lottery has been won (step S133). If it is not determined that the notification effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the notification effect determination process. When it is determined that the notification effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a executes notification effect content determination processing for determining the notification effect content (step S134), and the determination content indicating the execution of the notification effect and the effect content of the notification effect. Is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S135), and the notification effect determining process is terminated. In this way, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to execute the notification effect based on the prefetch command. The main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the special effect determination means.

  In the present embodiment, in step S134, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the prefetch command that is a jackpot. That is, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the type of jackpot determined in the second special game corresponding to the prefetch command that is a jackpot. In the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of prefetch commands that are big hits, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the prefetch commands that are early in execution order as the big ahead prefetch commands.

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines the display color of the character image corresponding to the second special game won in the big hit lottery as the display color corresponding to the specified big hit type, and stores the determination result in the sub control RAM 41c. Specifically, when it is determined that the second special game won in the big hit lottery is a big hit based on the symbol Za, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the display color of the character image corresponding to the second special game won in the big hit lottery to be rainbow Determine as. When it is specified that a big win based on the symbol Zb is specified in the second special game won in the big win lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of the character image corresponding to the second special game won in the big win lottery as a gold color.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of the three-character character image except for the character image corresponding to the second special game won in the big hit lottery. When the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbol Za, the display color of the character image is determined as a rainbow color with a higher probability than when the specified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbol Zb. . For this reason, the character image corresponding to the second special game that is a big hit is displayed in a display color that can specify the type of the big hit that is actually determined, and other character images are also the big hit It will be displayed in a display color that suggests the type. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a does not suspend the execution of the second special game corresponding to any of the three character images, and the character image corresponding to the second special game. The display color is determined.

  Next, the notification effect execution process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This notification effect execution process is a process for executing a high probability determination effect and a notification effect. The notification effect execution process is executed after the notification effect determination process is executed, triggered by the input of the special pass command.

  First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing the effect display device 27 to display the image “Wuwei” regardless of whether the notification effect is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the image “Muwei” when the predetermined time has elapsed since the input of the special pass command.

  And when the determination content which shows execution of alerting | reporting effect is not memorize | stored in sub-control RAM41c, sub-control CPU41a complete | finishes alerting | reporting effect execution processing. When the determination content indicating the execution of the notification effect is stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to display the button image on the effect display device 27, and starts the operation effective period. In the present embodiment, the operation effective period ends when a predetermined effective time elapses, the operation button 19 is operated, or the operation round game ends. Subsequently, when the operation valid period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the determination content indicating the content of the effect of the notification effect stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and performs control for executing the notification effect with the content of the effect of the notification effect. Do. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for causing the effect display device 27 to display a character image in a display color corresponding to the effect content of the notification effect.

  Subsequently, when the jackpot game ends, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the image “Wuwei” when the game start command is input. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can continuously display the image “weiwei” during the big hit game.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a continuously displays the character image when the big hit game ends and the game start command is input. When the next special game is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the character image corresponding to the special game that has been executed in white display color, triggered by the input of the game start command. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a can continuously display the character image by executing such processing until the second special game that is a big hit. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can start executing the notification effect during the big hit game, and can continuously execute the notification effect until the timing when the second special game that is a big hit after the big hit game ends. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, execution modes of various effects will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, the execution of the second special game is started in the high base state. This second special game is a special game won in the big hit lottery, and is a special game that is a big hit based on the symbol Za. When the game start command won in the jackpot lottery is input and the execution of the first suggestion effect is determined based on the pre-read command, the timing indicated by the symbol T12 during execution of the second special game won in the jackpot lottery Execution of the first suggestion effect is started. Then, when the execution of the second special game ends, the execution of the first suggestion effect ends.

  As described above, the first suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that there is a second special game that wins the big hit lottery after the big hit game based on the prefetch command, and is before the big hit game (the special pass area 36). This is an effect that is executed before the game ball passes through.

  Next, when the jackpot game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, when an opening command is input and execution of the second suggestion effect is determined based on the prefetch command, before the operation round game is started There are cases where the second suggestion effect is executed at the timings indicated by reference numerals T14 and T15, triggered by the input of the big prize command.

  In this way, the effect suggests that there is a second special game that wins the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends based on the prefetch command. In addition, the second suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed according to the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 in a predetermined round game (first to third round games) before the operation round game. Yes, it is an effect that is executed during the big hit game and before the operation round game.

  Next, after the operation round game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17 and a special passing command is input, a high probability finalizing effect is obtained. The execution of is started. In addition, the round game of operation ends at the timing indicated by T19. And if a big hit game is complete | finished and a game start command is input at the timing shown to code | symbol T20, execution of a high probability fixed effect will be complete | finished. That is, the high probability finalizing effect is an effect that can specify the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 36 and is an effect that is executed at a predetermined timing of the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36.

  Thus, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the operation round game during the big hit game, the execution of the high probability finalizing effect is started. For this reason, the jackpot game has a timing at which execution of a high-probability finalizing effect that makes it possible to specify that a high-probability state is given after the jackpot game ends, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. The performed timing corresponds to a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the operating round game corresponds to a specific round game.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17, the special passing command is input, and when the execution of the notification effect is determined based on the prefetching command, the operation is valid after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the period is started and the operation effective period ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, the notification effect starts to be executed.

  Then, after the end of the big hit game, the first second special game is started at the timing indicated by T20, and the notification effect is continuously executed even when the game start command is input. Subsequently, the second special game for the second time is started at the timing indicated by T21, and the notification effect is continuously executed even when the game start command is input. Then, the third second special game won in the big win lottery is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T22, and the notification effect is continuously executed even when the game start command is input. At the timing indicated by the symbol T23, When the third second special game ends, when the game end command is input, the execution of the notification effect ends. In other words, the notification effect is an effect that can specify that there is a second special game that will win the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends based on the prefetch command, and the second special game that wins the jackpot lottery from the jackpot game It is an effect that is continuously executed until the timing at which is ended.

  In this way, the notification effect is an effect that can be executed during the big hit game, and is continuously executed until the end of the second special game winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the second special game winning the big win lottery corresponds to the specific timing.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) It is assumed that a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game even before the timing when it becomes possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. Thus, it is possible to execute the second suggestion effect that suggests that the second special game winning the big hit lottery is in the special game being held. For this reason, even if it is before the timing when it becomes possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game, the second special effect after the end of the jackpot game is executed by executing the second suggestion effect. It is possible to enhance the expectation for winning the big hit lottery in the game, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) Further, even before the timing when it becomes possible to specify that a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends before the big hit game. Then, it is possible to execute the first suggestion effect that suggests that the second special game winning the big hit lottery is in the second special game being held. For this reason, even if it is before the timing when it becomes possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game, the second special after the end of the jackpot game is executed by executing the first suggestion effect. It is possible to enhance the expectation for winning the big hit lottery in the game, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (3) A high-probability finalizing effect that can specify that a high-probability state is to be given after the end of the big hit game is executed at a predetermined timing. For this reason, it is possible to specify that a high-probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game by executing the high-probability confirmed effect, and to raise the expectation that the high-probability state will be given after the end of the jackpot game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (4) From the big hit game, the notification effect is continuously executed from the end of the big hit game until the specific timing at which the second special game won in the big hit lottery ends. It is possible to specify that the second special game in the middle has a second special game that wins the big hit lottery. For this reason, even after the end of the big hit game, the expectation for winning the big hit lottery in the second special game being executed or the second special game that is still pending can be raised. Can be improved.

  (5) Furthermore, when the notification effect is executed, the type of jackpot awarded when the jackpot lottery is won can also be specified. For this reason, even after the jackpot game is over, the expectation for the type of jackpot awarded when the jackpot lottery is won can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (6) The notification effect cannot specify which of the plurality of second special games is the special game for winning the big hit lottery when there are a plurality of second special games on hold. It is a dramatic production. For this reason, even after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to be careful about which second special game is won in the big hit lottery, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (7) The notification effect is that there is a second special game that is won in the big hit lottery when the high probability state is given after the big hit game is ended in the second special game that is held after the big hit game ends. This is an identifiable production. For this reason, in addition to winning the big hit lottery, it is possible to enhance the expectation that a high probability state will be given, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (8) When there are a plurality of second special games on hold, the notification effect includes a second special game that wins the jackpot lottery among the plurality of second special games and a second special game that does not win the jackpot lottery A character image corresponding to is displayed, and the character image is an image that can identify the type of jackpot given when winning the jackpot lottery. For this reason, even if it is a special game that does not win the jackpot lottery, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the type of jackpot given when the jackpot lottery is won, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, it is possible to specify the type of jackpot as a privilege on the assumption that it is a big hit, but not limited to this, for example, based on the jackpot assuming a big hit It may be possible to specify as a privilege that the game ball can pass through the special passing area 36 in the big hit game to be given. In other words, assuming that a big hit is made, it may be possible to specify as a privilege that a high probability state is given after the big hit game given based on the big hit. In addition, for example, assuming a big hit, the high base state is given after the big hit game given based on the big hit, and the upper limit number of special games to which the high base state is given is a privilege May be specified.

  In the above embodiment, the character image corresponding to the second special game is displayed and the type of jackpot can be specified by the display color of the character image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the display color, the type of jackpot may be specified by the type of character (for example, “8R”, “16R”, etc.). In addition, for example, a character image, a background image, or the like may be used instead of a character image, or a reserved image may be used. That is, a special image corresponding to the second special game may be displayed. Of course, it may be displayed so that the type of privilege can be specified without corresponding to the second special game. In addition, for example, when a special image is displayed, it may be determined that a special type of privilege is given, such as when it is determined that a big hit based on the symbol Za is displayed by displaying a character image.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the prefetch command may be generated in a low base state. Also, for example, a prefetch command for the first special game may be generated. That is, the game state in which various prefetch effects are executed and the type of special game suggested by the various prefetch effects are irrelevant.

  In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, until the end of the special game winning the jackpot lottery, the notification effect is continuously executed, but not limited to this, for example, before the reach effect is executed, The notification effect may be continuously executed. In other words, after the jackpot game ends, the notification effect may continue to be executed until a specific timing of the special game that wins the jackpot lottery, and the specific timing is a special that wins the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends. Any timing of the game may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed in the entire period from the big hit game to the specific timing of the special game won in the big hit lottery, but this is not restrictive. For example, the notification effect only needs to be executed during a part of the big hit game, and may not be executed during the ending time or the interval time between rounds. Further, for example, in the big hit game, the notification effect may be executed in any of the round games after the game ball has passed to the special passing area 36. Further, for example, during the big hit game, the notification effect may be executed even before the game ball passes to the special passing area 36. In this case, it is specified that there is a special game that wins the big hit lottery after the big hit game is finished, regardless of whether the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends or the low probability state is given. Possible notification effects may be executed. In addition, for example, when a high probability state is awarded after the big hit game ends, it can be specified that there is a special game that wins the big hit lottery. A notification effect in which it is not possible to specify whether or not to win is performed. In addition, for example, in the period from the end of the big hit game to the special game that wins the big hit lottery, the notification effect is executed until a predetermined time elapses after the execution of each special game is started. May not be executed. As a specific example, in the special game executed before the special game won in the big win lottery, the notification effect is executed before the reach effect is executed, and the notification effect is executed when the reach effect is executed. May not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball passes through the special passing area 36, it is possible to specify that a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game by executing a high probability finalizing effect. Not limited to this, for example, after a game ball has passed through the special passing area 36, a high probability finalizing effect may be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 can be visually recognized, and even when the timing at which the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 becomes a predetermined timing, the execution of the high probability fixed effect is started. It may be timing.

  In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed according to the operation of the operation button 19, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the notification effect may be executed according to the movement of the movable member (movable means). In response to the operation of the button 19, the movable member (movable means) may move and a notification effect may be executed. Of course, the notification effect may be executed regardless of the operation of the operation button 19.

  In the above embodiment, the second suggestion effect is executed in response to the game ball entering the special winning opening 31. However, the second suggestion effect is not limited to this. For example, the second suggestion effect is generated in response to the operation of the operation button 19. May be executed.

  -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, the second suggestion effect is executed before the operation round game is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second suggestion effect may be executed before the operation round game is performed. To give a specific example, when multiple round games are adopted as the operation round games such as the fourth, sixth and eighth times, the fourth round such as the fifth round game and the seventh round game are adopted. The second suggestion effect may be executed after the round game. In other words, the second suggestion effect only needs to be executed before a predetermined timing at which it is possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends, and the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends. The second suggestion effect may be executed after a predetermined timing at which it becomes possible to specify.

  In the above embodiment, the first suggestion effect is executed when the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed before the reach effect is executed, for example. In addition, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed when a game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29. In addition, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed when the execution of the special game is started. In addition, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed not in a special game that is a big hit, but in a special game that is lost, not in a special game immediately before the big hit game is awarded, and in a special game a predetermined number of times before that The first suggestion effect may be executed in the game. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed over a plurality of special games. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed during the big hit game.

  -In the said embodiment, although both the primary lottery and the secondary lottery were performed about the 2nd suggestion production, not only this but a primary lottery and a secondary lottery are performed as one lottery, for example May be.

  In the above embodiment, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be executed both in the case of a big hit regardless of whether it is in a high probability state or in the case of a big hit only when in a high probability state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect may be executable only in the case of a big hit regardless of whether or not the state is a high probability state.

  In the above embodiment, various effects such as the first suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect, the high-probability determination effect, and the notification effect can be executed in a predetermined effect mode. It may be an aspect, and any effect may not be executed.

  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, a high probability state is given until the next jackpot game is given, but not limited to this, for example, a high probability state is given until a predetermined number of special games are executed. May be. In addition, for example, a falling lottery that gives a low probability state may be performed in response to the start of a special game.

  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”.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) whether or not to include the information generating means for generating information capable of specifying whether to win the big hit lottery in the high probability state, and to execute the specific effect based on the information generated by the information generating means A specific effect determining means for determining the specific effect, and when the specific effect determining means determines that the specific effect is to be executed, the effect executing means executes the specific effect.

  (B) In a predetermined round game that is prior to the specific round game among the plurality of round games, the effect executing means is configured to perform the game according to the game ball entering the special entrance A specific effect is executed.

  (C) Whether or not the special effect is executed based on the information generated by the information generating means, the information generating means generating information capable of specifying whether to win the big hit lottery in the high probability state Special effect determining means for determining the special effect, and when the special effect determining means determines that the special effect is to be executed, the effect executing means executes the special effect.

(D) The specific timing is a timing at which the execution of the symbol variation game won in the big win lottery ends.
(E) The special effect is an effect in which a special image capable of specifying the type of privilege to be given when the big hit lottery is won is displayed.

  (F) 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 the game ball that has entered the special entrance has passed through the special passage area. Means for giving a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game according to the passing of the game ball to the special passing area in the jackpot game.

  A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, A3 ... Distributing actuator, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Special prize sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize sensor, SE6 ... Special Passing sensor (special detection means), 10 ... pachinko machine, 18 ... speaker (production execution means), 20 ... gaming board, 21 ... gaming area, 22a ... first special symbol display section, 22b ... second special symbol display section 27 ... Production display device (production execution means), 28 ... First start port, 29 ... Second start port, 30 ... Ordinary variable member, 31 ... Grand prize opening (special entry port), 32 ... Special variable member ( Special opening / closing means), 33 ... gate, 36 ... special passing area, 37 ... normal passing area, 38 ... distributing member, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (big hit lottery means, game card 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (specific effect determining means, special effect determining means), 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub control RAM.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery,
A jackpot lottery means to perform a jackpot lottery;
A gaming state granting means capable of providing a high probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state;
Production execution means for performing the production,
When the high probability state is granted after the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot game has a predetermined timing at which it can be specified that the high probability state is granted after the end of the jackpot game,
The effect execution means gives the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game to the pending symbol variation game executed after the end of the jackpot game before the predetermined timing during the jackpot game. A game machine that can execute a specific effect that suggests that there is a symbol variation game that wins the big hit lottery. Special opening and closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state;
Special detection means for detecting that a game ball that has entered the special entrance has passed through a special passage area, and
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game state giving unit gives a high probability state after the jackpot game is over in accordance with the passing of the game ball to the special passing area in the jackpot game.   The predetermined timing is a timing when the game ball passes through the special passing area when the special passing area passes through the special passing area in a specific round game among a plurality of round games in the jackpot game. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.   The said execution execution means performs the definite production which can specify that the said high probability state is provided after completion | finish of the said jackpot game, The said predetermined timing or the said predetermined timing is performed. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.