JP2019013314A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can appropriately execute a control related to distribution means.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a special passage area through which a game ball entering a big winning port can pass, a normal passage area through which a game ball entering the big winning port can pass, and a distribution member which can assume a first distribution state in which the distribution member distributes a game ball into the special passage area and a second distribution state in which the distribution member distributes a game ball into the normal passage area. A privilege is granted in response to a passage of a game ball through the special passage area. A long distribution control is a distribution control in which, when a predetermined number of game balls pass through the special passage area, an end condition is satisfied with the distribution member assuming the first distribution state, which triggers that the distribution member is operated to assume the second distribution state, and, on the other hand, when the predetermined number of game balls does not pass through the special passage area, and when the end condition is satisfied with the distribution member assuming the first distribution state, the distribution member continuously assumes the first distribution state after the satisfaction of the end condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a winning game is given when the special entrance is opened when the winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game.
In such pachinko machines, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a special passing area (so-called V prize opening) and a normal passing area are provided inside a special entrance, and a special passing area is provided. A pachinko gaming machine is disclosed that gives a privilege (probability change state or continuation of winning game) in response to a game ball passing through a passing area. Further, sorting means (sorting member) is provided inside the special entrance, and the game balls entered into the special entrance are distributed to either the special passage area or the normal passage area.

JP 2013-230359 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, it is desirable to appropriately control the distribution means by reducing various control loads such as the timing for operating the distribution means being managed by time. ing.

  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 perform control regarding a distribution means appropriately.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a special entrance that allows a game ball to enter, an open state that allows a game ball to enter the special entrance, and a game ball that enters the special entrance. Special opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take an impossible closed state, a special passing area through which a game ball entering the special entrance can pass, and a game ball entering the special entrance can pass A normal distribution area, a distribution means that operates to obtain a first distribution state in which game balls are distributed to the special passage area and a second distribution state in which game balls are distributed to the normal passage area, and the distribution A distribution control means for controlling the operation of the means, and a privilege grant control means for granting a privilege, wherein the special opening and closing means takes the open state when a start condition for starting the specific period is satisfied, and the specific period When the end condition for ending is satisfied, the closed state is taken and the special condition is The grant control means grants the privilege in response to a predetermined number of game balls passing through the special passing area, the action pattern of the allocating means has a special action pattern, the special action pattern, In the specific period, the allocating means operates so that the first allocating state can be achieved. When a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special passing area, the allocating means When the end condition is satisfied when the first distribution state is established, the distribution means operates to take the second distribution state, while the special passing area is set to a predetermined number. If the ending condition is satisfied when the allocating means is in the first allocating state when the game ball has not passed, the distribution continues even after the ending condition is satisfied. The means takes the first distribution state. And summarized in that an operation pattern.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the special operation pattern is such that, when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special passing area, the end condition is set when the distribution means is in the first distribution state. Triggered by the establishment, the allocating means operates to take the second allocating state regardless of the elapsed time since the allocating means operates to take the first allocating state. The configuration may be an operation pattern.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the special operation pattern is the end condition when the distribution means is in the first distribution state when a predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special passage area. If the operation condition is satisfied after the condition is satisfied, the distribution means may be an operation pattern that takes the second distribution state.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the special operation pattern is determined by the allocating means when the number of game balls entering the special entrance is a specific number in the specific period. It is good also as a structure which is an operation | movement pattern which operate | moves so that a state may be taken.

  The gaming machine includes a jackpot game granting means capable of granting a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed. The plurality of round games include a specific round game, and the specific round game includes the specific round game. It is good also as a structure which is a period when is performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately perform control relating to the distribution means.

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. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the control timing of each distribution control. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of each production. The figure which shows the production content of a jackpot production. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the control timing of each distribution control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can be operated in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second start port 29 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 6). 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. In the present embodiment, the allowable state corresponds to the first entering state, and the restricted state corresponds to the second entering 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. 6). 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. 6). 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. 6). 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 gaming ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 6). 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 this 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 other words, the end condition for finishing each of the round games of the plurality of times is the first end condition in which the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 is the upper limit, and the game that entered the big prize opening 31. There is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit number. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined release mode, and specifically, takes the open state when the round game starts and takes the closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the big prize opening 31 can be in an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special prize opening 31 is established. Takes an open state, and when an end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 is closed. 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 hit 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. Each type of jackpot symbol is classified as symbol ZB. Of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, five types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZC, five types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZD, 50 Each type of jackpot symbol is classified into symbol ZE. Of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 99 types of jackpot symbols are symbol Za and one type of jackpot symbol is symbol Zb. It is classified. Thus, in the present embodiment, there are five types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but this is not limiting. Hereinafter, the type of jackpot is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZE, 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 ZE, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol.

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

  In this embodiment, as a rule, each jackpot game is defined as 25s as the upper limit time of the round game and 2s as the interval time between rounds. On the other hand, exceptionally, when the big hit lottery is won, and when the big hit is based on the symbol Zb, 7s is defined as the interval time between rounds only for the eighth round game. ing. Also, exceptionally, when the big hit lottery is won, when it is in a low base state and the big hit based on the design ZD, 13s is defined as the interval time between rounds only for the eighth round game. .

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, for each big hit game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, as 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, 4, 6, A plurality of round games of 8 times are 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. In the present embodiment, the plurality of round games include a plurality of operation round games.

  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 jackpot type and each operation round game. 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, as the start condition of the short distribution control, the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in each operation round game is “1” as in all types of jackpot games. It is established as a trigger.

  As a start condition for the long allocation control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZD, Za, Zb, the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in any of the operation round games is “2”. Alternatively, it is established when it becomes “4”, and the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE is not established in any of the operation round games (shown as “0” in the figure).

  Specifically, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games, the number of game balls detected by the special prize sensor SE3 is “2”. The long distribution control start condition is established. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, in the sixth and eighth round games, the start condition of the long allocation control is triggered by the number of game balls detected by the special prize sensor SE3 being “2”. In the fourth round game, the long allocation control start condition is not satisfied regardless of the number of game balls received by the special prize sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, in the eighth round game, the start condition of the long allocation control is satisfied when the number of game balls detected by the special prize sensor SE3 becomes “2”. In the fourth and sixth round games, the long allocation control start condition is not satisfied regardless of the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, the start condition of the long allocation control is established when the number of game balls detected by the special prize sensor SE3 becomes “4” in the fourth round game. In the sixth and eighth round games, the long allocation control start condition is not satisfied regardless of the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games, the long allocation control start condition is not satisfied regardless of the number of game balls entered detected by the special prize sensor SE3.

  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. That is, in the short distribution control, when the condition for ending the round game is not satisfied before the predetermined time has elapsed after the distribution member 38 has taken the first distribution state, the fact that the time has elapsed. This is distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state as an opportunity. In addition, the short distribution control is performed when the round game end condition is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state. This is distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state as an opportunity.

  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. That is, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the round game end condition is satisfied. This is distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time since the first operation and the elapsed time since the end of the round game.

  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 allocation control, the distribution member 38 performs the first allocation in response to the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 being “2” or “4” in each operation round game. This is the distribution control that operates so as to take the minute state and the distribution member 38 can take the first distribution state continuously until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. 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. In this embodiment, each distribution control corresponds to a plurality of types of operation patterns, short distribution control corresponds to a first operation pattern and a specific operation pattern, and long distribution control corresponds to a second operation pattern and a special operation pattern, respectively. To do.

  In the present embodiment, in order to adjust the time from when a game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the special prize sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 are adjusted. Although the passage is formed so as to meander in the downflow direction, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the distance from the special prize sensor SE3 to the sorting member 38 is adjusted, the path from the special prize sensor SE3 to the sorting member 38 does not have to meander. Thus, when the path from the special prize sensor SE3 to the sorting member 38 is formed to meander, the distance from the special prize sensor SE3 to the sorting member 38 can be shortened.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the sixth and eighth round games, and the short distribution control is performed in the fourth round game. Control is not performed. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the eighth round game, and the short distribution control is performed in the fourth and sixth round games. Control is not performed. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the fourth round game, and the short distribution control is performed in the sixth and eighth round games. Control is not performed. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, in the fourth, sixth and eighth round games, the short distribution control is performed, but the long distribution control is not performed. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZD, Za, Zb, at least an operation round game that allows the game ball to pass to the special passing area 36 is performed, while the big hit game based on the symbol ZE In this case, 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.

  Even in the same fourth round game, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, ZE, it is defined as the first action round game, and in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZD, Za, Zb Is defined as a second action round game. Moreover, even in the same sixth round game, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC to ZE, it is defined as the first action round game, and in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, Each is defined as a second action round game. Also, even in the same 8th round game, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD, ZE, it is defined as the first action round game, and in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zb, Each is defined as a second action round game.

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

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

Here, a specific example of the control timing of each distribution control in each operation round game will be described.
First, referring to FIG. 5 (a), the short distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 31 becomes "1". The first operation round game that is not performed will be described.

  At the timing indicated by reference numeral T10, the interval time between rounds of the previous round game has elapsed, and the first operation round game is started. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, the short distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 becomes “1” based on the detection result of the special prize sensor SE3. . In the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 that has been in the second distribution state operates to the first distribution state, and after 0.02 s, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state is It operates in the second distribution state. In this case, the distribution member 38 that was in the second distribution state is in the first distribution state before the first game ball that has entered the grand prize winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38. Since the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state operates in the second distribution state, the game ball is distributed to the normal passage region 37.

  After that, at the timings indicated by reference signs T12 to T14, when the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 becomes “2” to “4” based on the detection result of the special prize sensor SE3, Distribution control is not performed. Further, at the timings indicated by reference numerals T15 and T16, when the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 becomes “9” and “10” based on the detection result of the special prize sensor SE3, Distribution control is not performed. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 has reached the upper limit “10”, the first operation round game is completed, and the interval time between rounds Will be started.

  As described above, in the first operation round game, when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 becomes “1” at the timing indicated by T11, short distribution control is performed. Since the long allocation control is not performed, all the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 pass through the normal passing area 37.

  Next, referring to FIG. 5 (b), when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed and becomes "2". A second operation round game in which long distribution control is sometimes performed will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the control similar to a 1st operation | movement round game.

  When the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 becomes “2” based on the detection result of the special prize sensor SE3 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, long distribution control is performed. In the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 that has been in the second distribution state operates to the first distribution state, and the distribution that has been in the first distribution state is triggered by the end of the second operation round game. The distribution member 38 operates in the second distribution state. In this case, before the second game ball that has entered the grand prize winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 that has been in the second distribution state becomes the first distribution state, If the operating round game end condition is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 is continuously in the first distribution state, so that the game ball is distributed to the special passing area 36.

  Thereafter, at the timings indicated by reference signs T13 to T15, the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 becomes “3”, “4”, and “9” based on the detection result of the special prize sensor SE3. If the end condition for the second operation round game is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 continues to be in the first distribution state. Therefore, the game ball is distributed to the special passage area 36.

  Further, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, when the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 becomes “10” based on the detection result of the special prize sensor SE3, the second operation round game is ended. Since the condition is satisfied, the sorting member 38 that has been in the first sorting state operates in the second sorting state. In this case, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state operates to the second distribution state before the tenth game ball that has entered the grand prize winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, the game ball is distributed to the normal passage area 37.

  In such a second operation round game, when the number of game balls that entered the grand prize winning hole 31 becomes “1” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, short distribution control is performed. When the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 becomes “2” at the timing indicated by reference sign T12, long distribution control is performed. Therefore, the second to ninth game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 pass through the special passing area 36.

  Next, referring to FIG. 5C, when the number of game balls that entered the grand prize winning hole 31 becomes “1”, the short distribution control is performed and becomes “4”. A second operation round game in which long distribution control is sometimes performed will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about control similar to the 2nd operation | movement round game in which long distribution control is performed when the number of game balls which entered the big winning opening 31 becomes "4".

  When the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 becomes “2” based on the detection result of the special prize sensor SE3 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, long distribution control is not performed. When the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 becomes “4” based on the detection result of the special prize sensor SE3 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, long distribution control is performed.

  In such a second operation round game, when the number of game balls that entered the grand prize winning hole 31 becomes “1” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, short distribution control is performed. When the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 becomes “4” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, long distribution control is performed. For this reason, the fourth to ninth game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 pass through the special passing area 36.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games among the plurality of round games are defined as operation round games in which the distribution member 38 can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. Such operation round games correspond to a predetermined round game and a prescribed round game. The sixth and eighth round games correspond to the first prescribed round game, and the fourth round game corresponds to the second prescribed round game and the specific round game. The sixth and eighth round games of jackpot game based on the symbol ZB and the eighth round game of jackpot game based on the symbol ZC correspond to special round games. In addition, the first operation round game in which only short release control can be performed corresponds to the first round game, and the second operation round game in which short release control and long release control can be performed corresponds to the second round game and the specific period, respectively. To do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the numbers “1”, “2”, and “4” of the game balls entering the big winning opening 31 defined as the start condition of each distribution control correspond to the specified number. Also, “2” set as the specified number of long distribution control corresponds to the first specified number, and “4” corresponds to the second specified number. Further, “2” set as the specified number of long distribution control corresponds to the specific number. Also, “1” set as the specified number of short distribution control is the first special number, and “2” or “4” set as the specified number of long distribution control is the second special number, respectively. Equivalent to. Further, “4” set as the specified number of long distribution control corresponds to the special number.

  In this embodiment, the big hit based on the symbol ZB corresponds to the first big hit, and the big hit based on the symbol ZD corresponds to the second big hit. In this embodiment, the big hit based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the first specific big hit, and the big hit based on the symbol ZD corresponds to the second specific big hit. In this embodiment, the big hit based on the symbol ZD corresponds to the special big hit, the big hit based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the special big hit, and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC corresponds to the predetermined big hit.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

  Specifically, when any of the types of jackpots is determined, the short pitch is triggered when the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “1”. The start condition of the minute control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control. The main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied. When a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 0.02 s) has elapsed, or when the end condition of each operation round game is satisfied, the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a The sorting member 38 is operated so as to take the two sorting states.

  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.

  Specifically, when the big hit based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb is determined, the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games as the second action round game is When the value “2” is reached, the long distribution control start condition is established, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. . When the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined, it is triggered by the number of game balls that entered the big winning opening 31 in the sixth and eighth round games as the second action round game being “2” As described above, the long distribution control start condition is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, in the eighth round game as the second operation round game, the number of game balls that entered the big prize opening 31 became “2” as an opportunity. The start condition of the long distribution control is established, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game as the second action round game, when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 becomes “4” as an opportunity The start condition of the long distribution control is established, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. The main control CPU 40a does not count the elapsed time since the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the end condition of each operation round game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the second distribution state.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control depending on conditions such as the type of special game, the type of jackpot, and the type of operation round game. In some cases, the sorting member 38 is not operated so as to take the first sorting state based on the long sorting control. In particular, in the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 in the operation round game is “2”. There are a case where long distribution control is performed, a case where long distribution control is performed when “4” is reached, and a case where long distribution control is not performed. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery of the second special game, regardless of the type of all big wins (regardless of the type of the big hit), it enters the big winning opening 31 in the operation round game. The main control CPU 40a performs long distribution control when the number of entered game balls reaches “2”.

  In other words, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 in the operation round game has reached a specified number, and the main control CPU 40a performs a plurality of types of assignments such as short distribution control and long distribution control. Based on one of the distribution controls, the distribution member 38 can be operated to take the first distribution 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. In this way, the main control CPU 40a capable of giving a big hit game corresponds to the big hit game giving means. The main control CPU 40a that controls the operation of the distribution member 38 corresponds to the distribution control means.

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

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

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

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

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

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a can give a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, according to the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36 in the jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a has a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. Give state. Also, the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that gives a high probability state as a privilege after the end of the big hit game in accordance with the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 36 corresponds to the privilege grant control means.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, the jackpot effect can be executed based on the type of jackpot. In particular, success, failure, resurrection, and promotion can be executed as the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game.

  The success effect is an effect that can specify that the second operation round game is performed in any of a plurality of operation round games. In other words, the successful performance is given a high probability state after the end of the big hit game according to the fact that the long distribution control is performed in the second operation round game and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. It can be said that this is an identifiable production.

  The revival effect is an effect that can be executed after the failure effect is executed, and is an effect that has the same function as the success effect. In other words, the revival effect is an effect that can specify that the second action round game is performed in any one of the plurality of action round games. It is an effect that can be specified that a high probability state is given after the big hit game ends in response to the game ball passing through the passing area 36.

  The failure effect is an effect in which it is impossible to specify that the second operation round game is performed in any of a plurality of operation round games. In addition, the revival effect may be executed after the failure effect is executed. For this reason, it can be said that the failure effect is an effect suggesting that the second operation round game is not performed in any of the plurality of operation round games. In other words, the failure effect is low after the big hit game is ended, according to the fact that the short distribution control is performed in the first operation round game but the long distribution control is not performed and the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36. It can be said that this is an effect suggesting that a probability state is given.

  In the present embodiment, when the first game ball passes through the special pass area 36 during the big hit game, a special pass image that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special pass area 36 is displayed on the effect display device 27. May be. Thus, by displaying the special passing image on the effect display device 27, a special passing effect that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 is executed.

  Specifically, when the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 until the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. In response to this, the special passing image is not displayed on the effect display device 27, and the special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the success effect or the revival effect is executed. Further, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 after the execution of the success effect and the revival effect, a special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. The For this reason, when the success effect or the revival effect is executed, the special pass image is not displayed on the effect display device 27 before the success effect or the revival effect is executed. It is impossible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the game. On the other hand, when the success effect or the revival effect is executed, the special pass image is displayed on the effect display device 27 after the success effect or the revival effect is executed. Whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 31, the special passing area 36, the normal passing area 37, and the sorting member 38 are covered by a non-permeable plate member from the front side and entered the big winning opening 31. Whether the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 or the normal passing area 37 is configured to be invisible to the player. For this reason, it is impossible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game by visually recognizing the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31.

  The promotion effect is an effect that makes it possible to specify that the upper limit number of round games is 16. In this embodiment, when the promotion effect is a big hit based on the symbol Zb in the high base state, the promotion effect is executed at the interval time between the rounds of the eighth round game in the big hit game based on the symbol Zb. On the other hand, the promotion effect is not executed in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB to ZE when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB to ZE is made in the high base state.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is based on the symbols ZB to ZE in the high base state and when the big hit is based on the symbol Zb in the high base state, the eighth round game is performed during the big hit game. The same kind of jackpot effect will be executed until the end. Therefore, until the eighth round game is ended during the big hit game, it is impossible to specify whether the upper limit number of round games is eight or sixteen according to the type of the big hit effect.

  And when a big hit based on the symbol Zb in the high base state, it is possible to specify that the upper limit number of round games is 16 times by executing the promotion effect at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game It becomes. On the other hand, when it is a big hit based on symbols ZB to ZE in the high base state, the promotion effect is not executed at the interval time between rounds and the ending time of the eighth round game, and the upper limit number of round games is eight times. Can be specified.

Next, an image display mode in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been displayed in a fixed stop state are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, the effect symbols may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, when the execution of the special game won in the jackpot lottery is finished, the jackpot 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 addition, when the big hit lottery is won in the low base state, in the first to third round games before the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games as the operation round games, the success production, the failure production, and the resurrection are performed. An introductory effect for the effect may be executed. This introduction effect is an effect executed in the same effect mode regardless of the type of jackpot, and it is impossible to specify which of the successful effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect is executed from the effect mode of the introduction effect. It is.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the fourth round game as the first operation round game is performed, a button image for prompting the operation of the operation button 19 is displayed, and a predetermined operation valid The period starts. Then, as shown in FIG. 7E, an image of “success” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 when the operation button 19 is operated or the operation valid period ends. In some cases, a successful performance is executed. As described above, by executing the success effect, it is possible to specify that the plurality of operation round games include the second operation round game in which long distribution control is performed.

  If the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 before the successful presentation is executed, a special passing image “V” is displayed in the display area 27 r of the presentation display device 27 when the successful presentation is executed. Is done. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 until the successful performance is executed, the special passing of “V” is triggered by the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 36. The image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7F, an image “failure” appears in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 when the operation button 19 is operated or the operation valid period ends. May be displayed and a failure effect may be executed. Thus, by executing the failure effect, it becomes impossible to specify that there is a second action round game in which the long distribution control is performed in the plurality of operation round games, and the second distribution control is performed. It will be suggested that there is no working round game.

  Even if the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 before the failure effect is executed, the special passing image “V” is not displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27. Even if the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 after the failure effect is executed, the special passing image “V” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 until the resurrection effect is executed. Is not displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7G, after the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, the image “Resurrection” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in the eighth round game. In some cases, a revival effect may be executed. As described above, by executing the revival effect, it is possible to specify that the plurality of operation round games include the second operation round game in which long distribution control is performed.

  If the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 before the revival effect is executed, the special passing image “V” is displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 when the revival effect is executed. Is done. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 until the rebirth effect is executed, the special passing of “V” is triggered by the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 36. The image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

Next, specific control contents regarding execution of the big hit effect will be described.
In response to the input of the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot based on the symbol command input in accordance with the execution of the special game won in the jackpot lottery. The sub control CPU 41a specifies the gaming state in the special game won in the big win lottery based on the sub probability state flag and the sub base state flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of jackpot effect corresponding to the specified result, and stores information that can specify the type of jackpot effect (effect content) in the sub-control RAM 41c. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot effect by specifying the type of jackpot and the gaming state in the special game won in the jackpot lottery. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines the type of the big hit effect corresponds to the big hit effect determining means.

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

  As a specific example, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state, in the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various effects such as a success effect, a failure effect, a resurrection effect, and a special passing effect. Let it run. Also, when a big hit based on the symbol Zb in the high base state, in the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb, triggered by the input of the round end command of the eighth round game (at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game) ), The sub control CPU 41a executes the promotion effect.

  Next, the types of jackpot effects executed corresponding to the types of jackpots will be described. In particular, a case where the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the content of the jackpot effect in each round game is defined to correspond to the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the effect content of the jackpot effect is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b so that it can be read by the sub-control CPU 41a.

  Specifically, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, in the fourth round game, the second action round game is performed, and the success effect is executed. Then, in the fifth to eighth round games, a post-derivation effect indicating that the successful effect has been executed is executed. In this case, in the sixth and eighth round games, the second operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the successful effect is executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the post-derivation effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game has elapsed.

  Thus, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a will execute a successful effect. In particular, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, both when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game. The sub-control CPU 41a executes a success effect.

  In the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, in the fourth round game, the first action round game is performed, but the success effect is executed. Then, in the fifth to eighth round games, a post-derivation effect indicating that the successful effect has been executed is executed. In this case, in the sixth and eighth round games, the second action round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the successful effect has been executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the post-derivation effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game has elapsed.

  In this way, when the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined, in the fourth round game that is in the big hit game and is started before the sixth round game is started, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the success effect to be executed. It will be.

  In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, in the fourth round game, the first action round game is performed and the failure effect is executed. Then, in the fifth round game, a post-derivation effect that indicates that the failure effect has been executed is executed. Subsequently, in the sixth round game, a first action round game is performed, and a revival effect is executed. Then, in the seventh and eighth round games, a post-derivation effect that indicates that the revival effect has been executed is executed. In this case, in the eighth round game, the second operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the revival effect has been executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the post-derivation effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game has elapsed.

  Thus, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the failure effect to be executed in the fourth round game which is in the big hit game and is performed before the eighth round game is started. . Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the revival effect in the sixth round game that is in the big hit game and is performed before the eighth round game is started.

  In the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, in the fourth round game, the second action round game is performed and the failure effect is executed. Then, in the fifth round game, a post-derivation effect that indicates that the failure effect has been executed is executed. Subsequently, in the fifth to eighth round games, a post-derivation effect indicating that the failure effect has been executed is executed. In this case, in the sixth and eighth round games, the first operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the failure effect has been executed is executed. Then, at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game, the revival effect is executed.

  In this way, when the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the success effect regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36. The failure production is executed. In this case, a failure effect is executed in the second action round game, but this failure effect is executed in the same effect manner as the first action round game when the big hit based on the symbol ZE is determined. It is. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the revival effect at the interval time between the rounds of the eighth round game that is in the big hit game and after the fourth round game is finished.

  In the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, in the fourth round game, the first action round game is performed and the failure effect is executed. In the fifth to eighth round games, the post-derivation effect indicating that the failure effect has been executed is executed without executing the revival effect. In this case, in the sixth and eighth round games, the first operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the failure effect has been executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the post-derivation effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game has elapsed.

Thus, when the big hit based on the symbol ZE is determined, the sub control CPU 41a executes the failure effect in the fourth round game during the big hit game.
Further, in the present embodiment, triggered by the input of a special passing command, the sub control CPU 41a stores in the sub control RAM 41c information that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game. Further, in the case of winning the jackpot lottery of the first special game in the low base state, when the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 41a confirms that the success effect or the resurrection effect has been executed. The identifiable information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Then, in the case of winning the big hit lottery of the first special game in the low base state, information that can specify that the successful effect or the revival effect has been executed, and the game ball passed through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game The sub control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the special passing image when both of the information that can be specified are stored.

  As a result, when the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 by the time the successful effect or the revival effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a effects the special pass image until the success effect or the revival effect is executed. The special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed without being displayed on the device 27. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display the special passing image on the effect display device 27 when the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 until the success effect or the resurrection effect is executed, and the success effect or the resurrection. When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 after the production is executed, the special display image is displayed on the production display device 27.

  In this way, depending on the type of jackpot effect (type of jackpot), a success effect or a failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, and a revival effect is provided at the interval time between rounds of the sixth round game or the eighth round game. May be executed. In addition, when a successful effect or a revival effect is executed, a special pass effect that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special pass region 36 may be executed.

  In the fourth round game, even if the success effect is executed, if the game is a big hit game based on the symbol ZA, the game ball can pass through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game. However, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZB, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game. For this reason, it is possible to specify that the second operation round game is included in the plurality of operation round games by executing the success effect, but it is impossible to specify which operation round game is the second round game. Become. Therefore, in any operation round game, it is possible to continue to raise the sense of expectation that the game ball will pass through the special passing area 36.

  In addition, before the success effect is executed, even if the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 until then, the special passing effect is not executed and it is impossible to determine that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36. It becomes. On the other hand, after the successful performance is executed, if the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 until then, the special passing effect will be executed. It is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the region 36.

  In particular, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZA, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game, the special passing effect is executed after the execution of the successful effect, It is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36.

  On the other hand, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZB, the game ball does not pass through the special pass area 36 in the fourth round game, and even after the execution of the success effect, the special pass effect It is possible to specify that the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 without being executed. When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the sixth round game, it is possible to specify that the special passing effect has been executed and the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 after the execution of the successful effect. It becomes.

  In addition, in the fourth round game, even if the failure effect is executed, in the case of the big hit game based on the design ZE, the second operation round game is not included in the plurality of operation round games. In the case of a big hit game based on ZC and ZD, there is a second action round game in a plurality of action round games. In the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZE, the revival effect is not executed. However, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the revival effect is executed in the sixth round game, and the big hit based on the symbol ZD. In the case of a game, the revival effect is executed at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game. For this reason, execution of the failure effect in the fourth round game suggests that the second operation round game is not included in the plurality of operation round games, but the revival effect is performed after the fourth round game. Expectation to be executed can be raised.

  Moreover, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and ZD, the trigger for executing the revival effect is different, and the revival effect can be warned. Further, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbols ZC and ZD, it becomes impossible to specify which operation round game is the second round game. Therefore, in any operation round game, it is possible to continue to raise the sense of expectation that the game ball will pass through the special passing area 36.

  Further, before the revival effect is executed, even if the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 until then, the special passing effect is not executed and it is impossible to determine that the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36. It becomes. On the other hand, if the revival effect has been executed, the special pass effect will be executed if the game ball has passed through the special pass area 36 until then, and the special pass effect will be executed. It is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the region 36.

  In particular, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZE, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, and the revival effect is not executed. Also, in the fourth, sixth and eighth round games, it is determined whether or not the game ball passes through the special pass area 36 without passing through the special pass area 36 without performing the special pass effect. Unspecified.

  Further, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol ZC, a failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, but a revival effect is executed in the sixth round game. Also, in the fourth and sixth round games, the game ball does not pass through the special pass area 36, and if it is before execution of the revival effect, the special pass area 36 is not executed and the game ball passes through the special pass area 36. The fact that it has not passed becomes unspecified. In this case, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the jackpot effect is executed in the same effect manner as the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE.

  Even after the revival effect is executed in the sixth round game, it is possible to specify that the game ball has not passed through the special pass region 36 without executing the special pass effect. Subsequently, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the eighth round game, it is after execution of the revival effect, and it is determined that the special passing effect has been executed and the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36. It becomes possible.

  In the case of the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, but the revival effect is executed in the round interval time of the eighth round game. In addition, even if the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game, it is before execution of the revival effect, so the special passing area 36 is not executed and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. It is impossible to specify whether or not it exists. For this reason, in the big hit game based on the design ZD, the consciousness can be diverted from the fact that the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 by executing the failure effect. In addition, since the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the sixth and eighth round games and before the revival effect is executed, the special passing area 36 is not executed and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. It becomes impossible to specify whether or not the vehicle has passed. In this case, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZD, the jackpot effect is executed in the same effect manner as the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE.

  After the revival effect is executed at the round interval time of the eighth round game, if the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game, the special passing effect is executed, It is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the passing area 36.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that performs control to execute an effect corresponds to the effect control means. In the present embodiment, the success effect and the resurrection effect correspond to the specific effect, and the failure effect corresponds to the special effect.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Conventionally, since the distribution member 38 operates at a constant timing, the timing at which the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 is constant, and the game may become monotonous. It was hoped that. Therefore, when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 has become “1”, “2”, and “4”, the game balls that have entered the special prize opening 31 are designated as special passing areas. The sorting member 38 can be operated so as to take the first sorting state in which it is sorted into 36. For this reason, in order to give a high probability state according to the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, and the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 It is possible to pay attention to both the number of entered balls and to improve the interest in games.

  (2) The distribution control of the distribution member 38 includes a plurality of types of distribution control, and the first distribution state is set based on any one of the plurality of types of distribution control. The minute member 38 can be operated. For this reason, it can be made to pay attention to the kind of distribution control of the distribution member 38, and the interest for games can be improved.

  (3) The plurality of types of distribution control is distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated so that the time taken for the first distribution state is different. For this reason, the ease with which the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 is different depending on a plurality of types of distribution control, and it is possible to further pay attention to the distribution control of the distribution member 38 and to improve the interest in the game. Can be achieved.

  (4) In the operation round game among a plurality of round games, the number of game balls that entered the grand prize opening 31 became “1,” “2,” and “4”. The distribution member 38 can be operated to take the first distribution state in which the game balls that have entered the winning opening 31 are distributed to the special passing area 36. Therefore, in order to give a high probability state according to the passing of the game ball to the special passing region 36, it is an operation round game, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, Therefore, attention can be paid to the number of game balls that have entered 31 and the interest in games can be improved.

  (5) Since a plurality of round games include a plurality of operation round games, in the plurality of operation round games, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state and enters the big prize opening 31. It is possible to pay attention to the number of entered game balls, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (6) In particular, the specified number for operating the allocating member 38 to take the first allocating state based on the long allocating control differs depending on the type of jackpot and the type of operating round game. And the type of operation round game can be paid attention, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (7) Specifically, when a big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games among a plurality of operation round games As a result, the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the design ZD is determined, the number of game balls that entered the big winning opening 31 in the fourth round game among the plurality of operation round games became “4”. In response to this, the sorting member 38 is operated so as to take the first sorting state based on the long sorting control. For this reason, the prescribed number for operating the sorting member 38 to take the first sorting state based on the long sorting control differs depending on the type of the action round game and the kind of jackpot, It is possible to pay attention to the types of jackpots and to improve the interest in games.

  (8) When the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined, the distribution member 38 is not operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control in the fourth round game. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the design ZD is determined, the number of game balls that entered the big winning opening 31 in the fourth round game became “4” as a predetermined number. Based on the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 is operated to take the first distribution state. For this reason, even in the same fourth round game, whether or not to operate the sorting member 38 to take the first sorting state based on the long sorting control depends on the type of jackpot, It is possible to pay attention to the type and to improve the interest of the game.

  (9) The plurality of operation round games include a first operation round game and a second operation round game. For this reason, it can be made to be careful about whether it is a 1st operation | movement round game or a 2nd operation | movement round game, and the interest improvement with respect to a game can be aimed at.

  (10) Taking the first distribution state based on the short distribution control when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 in the operation round game has reached a predetermined “1”. The distribution member 38 is operated as described above. On the other hand, the first number based on the long allocation control is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 in the operation round game has become “2” and “4”. There is a case where the sorting member 38 is operated so as to take the sorting state, and a case where the sorting member 38 is not operated so as to take the first sorting state based on the long sorting control. For this reason, in the operation round game, it is possible to give diversity to the distribution control for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (11) Furthermore, it is noted that the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 is a predetermined “1”, and the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31. Can be made to be predetermined “2”, “4” and whether or not the sorting member 38 is operated to take the first sorting state based on the long sorting control, It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (12) Taking the first allocation state based on the long allocation control when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 in the operation round game has reached a predetermined “2” Thus, whether or not to operate the distribution member 38 differs depending on whether the special game won in the big win lottery is the first special game or the second special game. Therefore, attention can be paid to the types of special games, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (13) In particular, when the special game won in the big win lottery is the first special game, the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 in the action round game is “2” set in advance. It is possible to be wary of becoming “4”, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (14) Special when the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control in which the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 is likely to pass through the special passing area 36. Attention can be paid to the type of game, the type of jackpot, and the type of action round game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (15) Conventionally, it is desired to appropriately control the distribution member 38 by reducing various control loads, for example, the timing of operating the distribution member 38 is managed by time. It was. Therefore, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state when the round game end condition is satisfied. This is the distribution control that operates in the same manner. For this reason, when the control which operates the distribution member 38 based on long distribution control is performed, for example, after the completion | finish condition of a round game is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is taken so that a 2nd distribution state may be taken. There is no control for operating the distribution member 38 to take the second distribution state after the end condition of the round game is satisfied, such as control for counting the time for operation. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control load for the control relating to the sorting member 38, and to appropriately perform the control relating to the sorting member 38.

  (16) When the control for operating the sorting member 38 is performed based on the long sorting control, the control is performed to measure the elapsed time after the sorting member 38 is operated to take the first sorting state. The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the second distribution state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control load for the control relating to the sorting member 38, and to appropriately perform the control relating to the sorting member 38.

  (17) In the long distribution control, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 takes the first swing when the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 becomes “2” and “4”. This is distribution control that operates to take a minute state. For this reason, when control which operates the distribution member 38 based on long distribution control is performed, control which measures time in order to operate the distribution member 38 so that a 1st distribution state may be performed may be performed. Instead, the distribution member 38 can be operated to take the first distribution state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control load for the control relating to the sorting member 38, and to appropriately perform the control relating to the sorting member 38.

  (18) In the short distribution control, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 is first triggered by the fact that the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 becomes “1” different from “2”. This is distribution control that operates to take one distribution state. For this reason, when control which operates the distribution member 38 based on short distribution control is performed, control which measures time in order for the distribution member 38 to operate | move so that it may take a 1st distribution state may be performed. Instead, the distribution member 38 can be operated to take the first distribution state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control load for the control relating to the sorting member 38, and to appropriately perform the control relating to the sorting member 38.

  (19) In the long allocation control, when a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 is detected, it is confirmed that the number of game balls entered in the operation round game has become “2” set in advance. As a trigger, the distribution member 38 operates to take the first distribution state, and the distribution member 38 continues to change to the first distribution state until the second game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It is distribution control to take. For this reason, when control which operates the distribution member 38 based on long distribution control is performed, the 2nd game ball itself for operating so that the distribution member 38 may take a 1st distribution state is special. It can be distributed to the passage area 36. Therefore, the control regarding the distribution member 38 can be performed appropriately.

  (20) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, both when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game In step S2, a successful performance is executed. For this reason, attention can be paid to the fact that the successful performance is executed and the type of jackpot, and by improving the performance effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (21) When the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the fourth round game, when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 becomes “2”, the long distribution Based on the control, the sorting member 38 is operated to take the first sorting state. On the other hand, when the big hit based on the design ZD is determined, the long swing is triggered by the fact that the number of the game balls that entered the big winning opening 31 becomes “4” in the fourth round game. Based on the minute control, the sorting member 38 is operated to take the first sorting state. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the type of jackpot and the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31, and to improve the effect of the game by improving the effect.

  (22) When the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined, the success effect is executed in the fourth round game during the big hit game and before the sixth round game starts. Further, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, the revival effect is executed in the sixth round game which is in the big hit game and before the eighth round game starts. For this reason, before the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed, that is, before the game ball passes through the special passing area 36, the success effect and the resurrection effect are executed, and the effect By improving the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (23) In addition, even if each round game in which short distribution control is performed without performing long distribution control before each round game in which long distribution control is performed is successful, It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the production and the rebirth production will be performed, and to improve the entertainment effect by improving the production effect.

  (24) When the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, even when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game, the fourth round game is ended while the big hit game is in progress. The revival effect is executed at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game later. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game, the revival effect is executed after the end of the fourth round game, thereby improving the effect of the game. Can be improved.

  (25) The type of jackpot in which the success and rebirth effects are executed before the start of the second action round game in which long allocation control is performed, and the recovery after the second round game in which long distribution control is performed is completed There is a type of jackpot where the production is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the execution of the success production and the revival production, to enhance the expectation for the execution of the success production and the revival production, and to improve the production effect. Can be improved.

  (26) When the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, even if the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the fourth round game, the success effect and the resurrection effect are not executed. For this reason, in the fourth round game, the success effect and the resurrection effect are not executed, but after the fourth round game is finished, the resurrection effect is executed, and by improving the effect, The interest can be improved.

  (27) When the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game, the failure effect is executed in the same effect mode regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 by executing the failure effect. Therefore, if it is not possible to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36, even if the specific round game is over, the high level is increased according to the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the probability state is given, and to improve the effect of the game by improving the production effect.

  (28) When the big hit based on the design ZD is determined, in the fourth round game in which the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 can pass through the special passing area 36, the long distribution control is not performed and the short distribution is performed. The failure effect is executed in the same effect manner as the first operation round game in which the control is performed. For this reason, it is the second action round game in which the long distribution control is performed by executing the failure effect in the fourth round game, or the short distribution control is performed without the long distribution control being performed. It can be made difficult to recognize whether the game is an operation round game, and it can be made difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. If it is not possible to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36, the game ball to the special passing area 36 even after the round game in which long distribution control is performed is completed. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that a high probability state is given according to the passing of the game, and to improve the effect of the game by improving the production effect.

  (29) The success effect and the failure effect are effects that can be executed according to the operation of the operation button 19. Therefore, by allowing the player to perform an operation, it is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 and to provide an opportunity to actively participate in the game. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the production effect.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect are executed during the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, a special effect that promotes the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 may be executed. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), when a big hit based on the symbol ZA is achieved in the low base state, an image “Hurry, little remaining time” is displayed, and the special passage area 36 is displayed. A special effect that encourages the passage of game balls can be executed as a big hit effect. In other words, the special effect is an effect that can be specified as the second operation round, and an effect that prompts the game ball to enter the special winning opening 31 and the game ball to pass to the special passing area 36. It is.

  Specifically, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined in the low base state, in the fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for a predetermined time after the start of the fourth round game. When a special pass command is not input, a special effect is executed. The predetermined time is a time shorter than the upper limit time of the round game, and the special effect can be executed before the second end condition of the round game is satisfied. In addition, the predetermined time is the time after execution of the successful performance (time after the end of the operation valid period). For this reason, the sub control CPU 41a executes a successful effect until a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fourth round game, and executes a special effect when a special pass command has not been input. It will be. On the other hand, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for a predetermined time after the start of the fourth round game. When is input, the special effect is not executed.

  Similarly, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined in the low base state, in the sixth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a passes a predetermined time after the sixth round game starts. If no special pass command has been input before, the special effect is executed. In addition, when the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined in the low base state, in the eighth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform special processing until a predetermined time elapses after the eighth round game starts. When the passing command has not been input, the special effect is executed. In addition, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, in the eighth round game, the sub control CPU 41a inputs a special pass command until a predetermined time elapses after the eighth round game starts. If not, a special effect is executed. In addition, in the other round games such as the first action round game, the non-action round game, the fourth round game when the jackpot based on the design ZD is determined, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the special effect. There is no problem even if it is executed.

  As described above, in the second operation round game in which long distribution control is performed among the operation round games, the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 by the special timing before the second operation round game is finished. Sometimes, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute a special effect that promotes the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36. On the other hand, when the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 by the special timing before the end of the second operation round game, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the special effect. In the first operation round game in which the short distribution control is performed but the long distribution control is not performed among the operation round games, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the special effect. Further, the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second operation round game corresponds to the special timing. This predetermined time is the time before the upper limit time of the second operation round game elapses.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (29) in the first embodiment.
(30) The plurality of round games include a first operation round game and a second operation round game that operate so that the distribution member 38 can take the first distribution state. Compared to the first operation round game, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 is easy to pass through the special passing area 36. In the second operation round game, when the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 by the special timing before the second operating round game is finished, the game ball is urged to pass through the special passing area 36. Special effects can be executed. For this reason, in the second action round game in which the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 easily passes through the special pass area 36 as compared with the first action round game by executing the special effect, the special pass area 36 The player can specify that the game ball has not passed through. Therefore, it is possible to promote the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 and to improve the entertainment effect by improving the effect.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, in the second operation round game, when the second operation round game end condition is satisfied, the distribution member 38 that has taken the first distribution state is changed to the second distribution round. Although it was operated to take a state, it is not limited to this. In the third embodiment, for example, in the second action round game, when the end condition of the second action round game is satisfied, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36, the distribution continues. The member 38 may be operated to take the first distribution state.

  In the third embodiment, as a condition for ending the long distribution control, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 when the condition for ending the second action round game is satisfied, the end of the second action round game is completed. It is established when the condition is established, but when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36, it is established when the interval time between rounds ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (a), a specific example will be described. When long distribution control is performed in the second operation round game, the second end condition is satisfied at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16. Thus, when the second operation round game is finished, the interval time between rounds is started.

  In this case, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 31 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state operates in the second distribution state. For this reason, the distribution member 38 operates in the second distribution state by the time the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, and the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 Will be distributed to the normal passage area 37.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 at the timing indicated by T16, the sorting member 38 that has been in the first sorting state is The first distribution state is maintained as it is. When the interval time between rounds ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state operates in the second distribution state.

  In this case, even if the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 by staying in the ball or the like is staying, the staying game ball can be passed through the passage such as the ball biting is canceled at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17. Since the sorting member 38 is in the first sorting state, the game ball is sorted into the special passing area 36 when the player flows down.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a does not measure the time elapsed since the first allocation state in order to perform the long allocation control or the time elapsed since the end of the second operation round game, The long allocation control is terminated with the end of the round game and the end of the interval time between the rounds of the second operation round game as a trigger.

  As described above, in the long distribution control, when the game ball is passing through the special passing area 36, the round game end condition is established when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. This is the sort control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time since the distribution member 38 operated to take the first distribution state. . In addition, the long allocation control is performed when the game is not passing through the special passing area 36, and if the end condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. Regardless of the elapsed time after the distribution member 38 operates to take the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 continues to take the first distribution state even after the end condition of the round game is satisfied. It is minute control. In the long allocation control, regardless of the elapsed time from the end of the round game, the operating condition is satisfied when the interval time between rounds ends after the end condition of the round game is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 This is distribution control that takes two distribution states.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (29) in the first embodiment and (30) in the second embodiment.
(31) In the long allocation control, when the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36, it is confirmed that the round game end condition is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. As an opportunity, the distribution control is performed so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state. In addition, the long distribution control is performed when a round game end condition is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state when the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36. This is distribution control in which the distribution member 38 continues to take the first distribution state even after the game end condition is satisfied. For this reason, when control which operates the distribution member 38 based on long distribution control is performed, when the game ball has passed the special passage area 36, after the end condition of a round game is satisfied, for example, round There is no control for operating the allocating member 38 to take the second allocating state, such as control for counting the time elapsed since the game end condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control load for the control relating to the sorting member 38, and to appropriately perform the control relating to the sorting member 38.

  (32) In addition, for example, when a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 stays, a special passage is provided by providing time for distributing the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 to the special passage area 36. The possibility that the game ball passes through the region 36, that is, the possibility that a high probability state is given, can be left, and the control related to the sorting member 38 can be appropriately performed.

  (33) In the long allocation control, when the game ball is passing through the special passing area 36, it is confirmed that the round game end condition is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. As a trigger, it is the distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time after the distribution member 38 operates to take the first distribution state. For this reason, when control which operates the distribution member 38 based on long distribution control is performed, when the game ball has passed the special passage area 36, the distribution member 38 will take a 1st distribution state. Even without measuring the elapsed time since the operation, the distribution member 38 can be operated to take the second distribution state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control load for the control related to the distribution member 38.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the second embodiment, for example, a special effect may be executed in the second operation round game even when a bonus other than the jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZC is determined. Further, for example, a special effect may be executed in the first operation round game. Further, for example, even if any of the big hits based on the symbols ZA to ZC is determined, the special effect may not be executed in the second operation round game.

  In the second embodiment, for example, a special effect may be executed by displaying images such as “Aim for V”, “Aim for the big prize opening”, or may be a right-handed image. Further, for example, instead of displaying an image, a special effect may be executed by outputting a sound of “aiming for V” from the speaker 18 or light emission of the decoration lamp 17 in a special light emission mode.

  In the second embodiment, for example, the special effect may be executed before the execution of the success effect, and for example, the success effect may not be executed. Further, for example, the present invention may be applied to a case where a revival effect is executed instead of a case where a success effect is executed. That is, the specific timing at which the special effect is executed may be an arbitrary timing such as before or after the execution of the success effect or the revival effect.

  In the third embodiment, for example, when the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 by the end of the second operation round game, the special passing by the end of the interval time between the rounds of the second operation round game When the game ball passes through the region 36, the operating condition may be satisfied in response to the game ball passing through the special pass region 36. Further, for example, when the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 by the end of the second operation round game, the main control CPU 40a measures the time elapsed after the end of the second operation round game, The operating condition may be established when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a success effect and a failure effect may be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member as the movable effect means in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19. Further, for example, a success effect and a failure effect may be executed according to the displacement of the movable effect member regardless of the operation of the operation button 19. That is, the success effect and the failure effect may be effects that can be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member. Thus, since the failure effect is an effect that can be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member, it is difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 by the movement of the movable effect member. It is possible to improve the production effect and to enhance the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a restoration effect may be executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19, or a restoration effect may be executed in accordance with the displacement of the movable effect member as the movable effect means. Further, for example, the restoration effect may be executed according to the displacement of the movable effect member regardless of the operation of the operation button 19.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the second operation round game, the success effect and the resurrection effect may be executed in response to the game ball passing through the special passing area 36.
In the above embodiment, for example, after a successful effect and a resurgence effect are executed, an effect for selecting an effect mode (effect mode) may be executed during the big hit game or after the big hit game ends.

  In the above-described embodiment, two types of specific effects such as a successful effect and a resurrection effect are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one type of specific effect such as a successful effect may be executed. An effect may be executed.

  -In the above embodiment, the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect are executed in the operating round game, but not limited thereto, for example, it may be executed in the non-operating round game, and is executed at the interval time between rounds. May be.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, the success effect was executed in the fourth round game, but not limited to this, for example, The success effects may be executed in the first to third round games, the fifth and subsequent round games, and the interval time between each round.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, the success effect was executed in the fourth round game. , 1-3, and 5th round game may be executed in success. That is, since the sixth round game is the first second action round game, the success effect may be executed before the sixth round game. Further, for example, a success effect may be executed in the seventh round game. In other words, since the eighth round game is the last second action round game, the success effect may be executed before the eighth round game. In addition, for example, a success effect may be executed at an interval time or an ending time between rounds of the eighth round game.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC in the low base state, the failure effect was executed in the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC. , 1-3, 5-7 times round game may be executed in the failure effect. That is, since the eighth round game is the first second action round game, the failure effect may be executed before the eighth round game.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC in the low base state, the revival effect was executed in the eighth round game in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC. The revival effect may be executed at the interval time between the rounds of the first to seventh round games and the eighth round game, and the ending time.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbol ZD in the low base state, the failure effect was executed in the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD. , 1-3, 5-8 times round game, or the interval time between rounds of the 8th round game, ending effect may be executed. That is, although the fourth round game is the first second action round game, the failure effect may be executed before and after that.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbol ZD in the low base state, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZD, the revival effect was executed at the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game. For example, the revival effect may be executed in the first to eighth round games and the ending time. Further, when the revival effect is executed during the ending time, the ending time may be longer than usual.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbol ZE in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, the failure effect was executed in the fourth round game. , 1-3, 5-8 times round game, or the interval time between rounds of the 8th round game, ending effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when winning the big hit lottery of the second special game in the low base state, any of the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect may be executed. In addition, for example, when a big win lottery of the first special game is won in the high base state, any of the success effect, the failure effect, and the revival effect may be executed, and the big special lottery drawing of the second special game in the high base state In the case of winning, either a success effect, a failure effect, or a resurrection effect may be executed. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, it is possible to specify that there is a second action round game by executing the success effect and the resurrection effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game ball passes through the special passing area 36. It may be possible to specify that it is possible and that a high probability state can be given. That is, the success effect and the resurrection effect may be effects related to giving a high probability state.

  In the above embodiment, the success effect and the resurrection effect are executed regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. In this case, the success effect and the resurrection effect are executed, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36, the success effect and the resurrection effect may not be executed.

  -In the said embodiment, when it was a big hit based on the symbol Zb in a high base state, the promotion effect was performed in the interval time between rounds of the 8th round game. The promotion effect may be executed during the round game or the ninth round game.

  In the above embodiment, when a big hit based on the symbol ZD is made in the low base state, the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game is set as the interval time between rounds of another round game (standard interval time between rounds). Although it was defined longer than this, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be the same as or shorter than the standard interval time between rounds.

  In the above embodiment, when the big base state is a big hit based on the symbol Zb, the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game is set as the interval time between rounds of another round game (standard interval time between rounds). Although it was defined longer than this, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be the same as or shorter than the standard interval time between rounds.

  In the above embodiment, for example, it is possible to specify that a game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 when the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 even before the execution of the success effect or the resurrection effect. A special passing effect may be executed. In particular, when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 becomes “2” or “4”, the start condition for the long distribution control is satisfied. It can be noted whether or not the game ball that has entered the winning opening 31 has passed through the special passing area 36. Further, for example, depending on whether the gaming state when winning the big hit lottery is a low base state or a high base state, there may be a case where a special passing effect is executed or a case where it is not displayed. Further, for example, depending on the type of jackpot effect (type of jackpot), there may be a case where the special pass effect is executed or a case where it is not executed. As a specific example, in the first action round game, when a big hit effect that can specify that there is a second action round, such as a success effect, is executed, a special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27. Is displayed. On the other hand, when a big hit effect that cannot be specified as to whether there is a second action round, such as a failure effect, is executed before the first action round game, the special passing image is not displayed on the effect display device 27. Also good. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not to display the special passing image on the effect display device 27 based on the type of the big hit effect. Further, for example, a special passing effect that can specify that the first game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, it may be configured such that a player can visually recognize whether a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passing area 36 or the normal passing area 37. In particular, when the number of game balls that entered the grand prize winning hole 31 becomes “2” or “4”, the start condition of the long allocation control is satisfied, so that the player entered the big prize winning hole 31. In order to visually recognize the game ball, it can be noted whether or not the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passing area 36.

  In the above embodiment, in the operation round game, the start condition of the short distribution control is, for example, not when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 becomes “1” but “2” It may be when any of “9” to “9” is reached. That is, the start condition of the short distribution control may be satisfied when the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 reaches an arbitrary number. Further, for example, regardless of the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31, the start condition of the short distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operation round game.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbols ZA to ZC is determined, in the second action round game, as the start condition of the long allocation control, for example, the entrance of the game ball that entered the big winning opening 31 Not when the number of balls becomes “2” but when any of “3” to “9” may be used.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game as the second action round game, as a start condition of the long allocation control, for example, the ball enters the big winning opening 31 The number of entered game balls may be “2” instead of “4”, or “3”, “5” to “9”. May be.

  -In the above embodiment, for example, regardless of the type of jackpot, when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 becomes the same number, even if the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied The start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied when the numbers become different. That is, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 reaches an arbitrary number. Further, for example, regardless of the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operation round game.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, for example, after performing short distribution control, distribution control which performs long distribution control may be performed as specific distribution control. As a specific example, the long distribution control may be performed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the short distribution control was performed. In this case, the start condition of the special distribution control may be, for example, when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 is any one of “1” to “9”. In other words, there may be specific distribution control that continuously performs short distribution control and long distribution control, and the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 has become the same specified number. As an opportunity, long distribution control may be performed after performing short distribution control.

  In the above embodiment, the end condition of the long allocation control is established by the end of the second operation round game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the end condition of the long allocation control is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed. It may be established or a combination thereof. In this case, as the predetermined time, when game balls are continuously being fired so as to reach the big prize opening 31, the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 is the upper limit number. A time during which the first end condition of the round game is sufficiently satisfied is preferable, and may be longer than the time of the second operation round game.

  In the above embodiment, when performing the short distribution control, it is determined that the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 has reached the specified number based on the detection of the game balls by the special prize sensor SE3. On the basis of this, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the distribution member 38 is operated to take the second distribution state from the first distribution state, but this is not restrictive. For example, based on the detection of the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3, it is determined that the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 has become a specified number, and the distribution member 38 is moved from the second distribution state to the second distribution state. Based on the elapse of the time for operating to take the first distribution state, when the predetermined time elapses, the distribution member 38 is operated to take the second distribution state from the first distribution state. Also good. The time until the sorting member 38 is operated so as to take the first sorting state from the second sorting state, the time determined as the end condition of the short sorting control, and the sorting member 38 in the first sorting state. The total time from the distribution state until the operation to take the second distribution state is the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Shorter. 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 above embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery of the second special game, regardless of the type of jackpot (for all types of jackpots), the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 is the same. 2 ”, the distribution member 38 is operated to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 is different depending on the type of jackpot, the first sorting state of the sorting member 38 is taken based on the long sorting control. May be operated. Further, for example, depending on the type of big hit, the sorting member 38 may not be operated so as to take the first sorting state based on the long sorting control.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won, the long allocation control is performed when the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 differs depending on the type of the big win. The distribution member 38 is operated based on the first distribution state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of the type of jackpot (for all types of jackpots), when the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 becomes the same “2”, the swing is controlled based on the long allocation control. The distribution member 38 may be operated to take the first distribution state. Further, for example, regardless of the type of big hit, the sorting member 38 may be operated to take the first sorting state based on the long sorting control.

  In the above embodiment, in the jackpot game where a plurality of round games are performed, a high probability state is given as a privilege after the jackpot game is ended in accordance with the passing of the game ball through the special passing area 36. Not limited to. For example, in the first big hit game, in response to the game ball passing through the special passing area 36, the second big hit game may be given as a privilege after the first big hit game ends. Further, for example, if the big winning opening 31 is in an open state instead of a big hit game in which a plurality of round games are performed, it may not be controlled in units of round games. That is, the period during which the special winning opening 31 can be in the open state corresponds to the specific period.

  In the above embodiment, control is performed so that the big prize opening 31 takes an open state once in one round game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the big prize opening 31 is given multiple times in one round game. May be controlled to take an open state.

In the above embodiment, there are two types of short distribution control and long distribution control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be three or more types or even one type.
In the above embodiment, either the short distribution control or the long distribution control was performed when the number of game balls that entered the big winning opening 31 reached the specified number. Not limited to. For example, for either one of the short distribution control and the long distribution control, it is triggered when the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 has reached a predetermined time instead of the specified number. As may be done. As a specific example, short distribution control may be performed in response to the start of the operation round game.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although 3 round games were adopted as an operation round game, it is not restricted to this, For example, a round game of 2 times, 4 times, or more may be adopted as an operation round game. That is, a plurality of round games may be adopted as the operating round game, and one round game may be adopted as the operating round game.

  In the above embodiment, a high probability state is given in response to one game ball passing through the special passing area 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special passing area 36 has two or more game balls. A high-probability state may be given in response to the passage of. That is, a high probability state may be given in response to a predetermined number of game balls passing through the special passing area 36. In this case, for example, in the second embodiment, a special effect that allows the player to specify that a predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special passage area 36 may be executed. In addition, for example, in the third embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special passing area 36 when the end condition of the round game is satisfied, the distribution member 38 performs the second distribution. On the other hand, when the predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special passing area 36, the sorting control is performed so that the sorting member 38 continuously takes the first sorting state. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the maximum number of round games may be different for each jackpot game. As a specific example, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA may be a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is eight. Further, for example, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA may be classified into a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is 8 and a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is 16. Further, for example, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB may be a jackpot game where the upper limit number of round games is 16 times. For example, as the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb, the upper limit number of round games is eight times. It may be a 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, for example, the falling lottery may not be performed. Further, for example, a high probability state may be given until the next big hit game is given, and for example, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games are executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In a gaming machine capable of granting a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed, a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot, a special entrance for allowing a game ball to enter, and the special entrance Special opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the mouth and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entrance, and a game ball that has entered the special entrance A special passing area through which a game ball entering the special entrance can pass, a first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the special passing area, and a game in the normal passing area A distribution unit that operates so as to be able to take a second distribution state for distributing balls, a distribution control unit that controls the operation of the distribution unit, and a privilege grant control unit that grants a privilege, Opening / closing means is provided for each of the plurality of round games. The privilege granting control means grants the privilege according to the passing of the game ball to the special passing area, and the plurality of round games includes the swinging action. There are a plurality of prescribed round games in which the distribution means operates to take the first distribution state, the operation pattern of the distribution means has a special operation pattern, and the distribution control means has the jackpot type When the first jackpot is determined by the determining means, the number of game balls that have entered the special entrance in the first specified round game among the plurality of specified round games has become the first specified number. In response to this, when the distribution means is operated to take the first distribution state based on the special operation pattern, while the second big hit type is determined by the big hit type determination means, the plurality of times Based on the special action pattern, the number of game balls that have entered the special entrance slot in the second prescribed round game of the prescribed round game is the second specified number. The distribution means is operated so as to take a minute state.

  (B) A jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type is determined, and when the jackpot lottery of the second symbol variation game is won, the jackpot type determining means determines any one of a plurality of types of jackpots, The special action pattern is that in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery in the second symbol variation game, regardless of the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means, the special game pattern enters the special entrance in the prescribed round game. It is an operation pattern that operates when the number of entered game balls reaches the predetermined number.

  (C) A non-entrance rate improvement state that is capable of providing an improved entrance rate and is not in the improved entrance rate state is that a game ball enters the second starting port as compared to the improved entrance rate state. It is difficult to make a ball, or a game ball does not enter the second starting port.

(D) The second symbol variation game is executed preferentially over the first symbol variation game.
(E) The plurality of round games include a round game in which the distribution means is not operated to the first distribution state.

  (F) A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery is provided, and the bonus granting control means has a low probability of winning a jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends in response to a game ball passing through the special passing area. A high probability state having a higher probability than the probability state is given as the privilege.

  (G) The operation pattern of the distribution means includes a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern operates so that the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the specific period, and When the ending condition is not satisfied before a predetermined time elapses after the allocating means takes the first allocating state, the allocating means is triggered by the elapse of the time. When the ending condition is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the allocating means takes the first allocating state while operating in the allocating state, the ending condition is satisfied. As an opportunity, the distribution means is an operation pattern that operates so as to take the second distribution state.

  (H) The operation pattern of the distribution means includes a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern operates so that the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the specific period, and It is an operation pattern that operates so as to take the first distribution state when the number of game balls entering the special entrance is different from the specific number during a specific period. It is characterized by.

  (I) The end condition includes a first end condition in which the number of game balls that enter the special entrance is an upper limit, and the number of game balls that enter the special entrance There is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without being the upper limit number.

  (N) The operation pattern of the distribution means includes a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern is an operation pattern that operates so that the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the specific period. And when the ending condition is not satisfied before the predetermined time has elapsed after the allocating means has taken the first allocating state, the allocating means is triggered by the elapse of the time. When the end condition is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the allocating means takes the first allocating state while operating to take the second allocating state, The distribution pattern is an operation pattern that operates so as to take the second distribution state when the condition is satisfied.

  (L) The operation pattern of the distribution means includes a specific operation pattern that operates so that the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the specific period, and the specific operation pattern includes the specific period In this case, the operation pattern operates so as to take the first distribution state when the number of game balls entering the special entrance is different from the specific number. And

  (W) The special operation pattern has a time longer than the time from when the special detection means detects the game ball entering the special entrance to the arrival of the game ball to the distribution means, It is an operation pattern defined as a time for the distribution means to take the first distribution state.

  (W) After the game ball that has entered the special entrance is detected by the special detection means, until the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state from the second distribution state. The time is shorter than the time from when the game ball that has entered the special entrance is detected by the special detection unit to when the game ball reaches the distribution unit.

  A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, A3 ... Distributing actuator, SE1 ... First start sensor (first detection means), SE2 ... Second start sensor (second detection means), SE3 ... Special winning sensor (special detection) Means), SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General winning sensor, SE6 ... Special passing sensor (special detection means), 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... First special Symbol display section, 22b ... second special symbol display section, 27 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 28 ... first start port, 29 ... second start port, 30 ... normally variable member (opening / closing means), 31 ... Grand prize opening (special entrance), 32 ... special variable member (special opening / closing means), 33 ... gate, 36 ... special passage region, 37 ... normal passage region, 38 ... distribution member, 40 ... main control board, 0a: Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, big hit type determining means, big hit game giving means, special pitch counting means, distribution control means, privilege granting control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-control board, 41a ... sub-control CPU (production control means), 41b ... sub-control ROM, 41c ... sub-control RAM.

Claims (5)

Special entrance where game balls can enter,
Special opening and closing means that operates so as to be able to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the special entrance and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special entrance;
A special passing area through which the game balls entered in the special entrance can pass;
A normal passing area through which game balls that have entered the special entrance can pass;
An allocating means that operates to obtain a first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the special passage area and a second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the normal passage area;
Distribution control means for controlling the operation of the distribution means;
A privilege grant control means for granting a privilege,
The special opening / closing means takes the open state when a start condition for starting a specific period is satisfied, and takes the closed state when an end condition for ending the specific period is satisfied,
The privilege grant control means grants the privilege in response to a predetermined number of game balls passing through the special passage area,
The operation pattern of the allocating means includes a special operation pattern,
The special operation pattern is an operation pattern that operates so that the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the specific period, and when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special passage area. , When the allocating means takes the first allocating state, the allocating means operates to take the second allocating state, triggered by the completion of the end condition, If the end condition is satisfied when the predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special passing area and the distribution means is in the first distribution state, after the end condition is satisfied A gaming machine having an operation pattern in which the distribution means continues to take the first distribution state.   The special operation pattern is triggered when the end condition is satisfied when the distribution means is in the first distribution state when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special passage area. The operation pattern is such that the distribution unit operates to take the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time since the distribution unit has operated to take the first distribution state. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1.   In the special operation pattern, when a predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special passing area, after the ending condition is satisfied when the sorting means is in the first sorting state, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when an operation condition is established, the distribution unit is an operation pattern that takes the second distribution state.   The special operation pattern is configured such that the distribution unit takes the first distribution state when the number of game balls that have entered the special entry port during the specific period reaches a specific number. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is an operation pattern that operates. A jackpot game granting means capable of granting a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed,
The multiple round games include specific round games,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the specific period is a period during which the specific round game is performed.