JP2020000458A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.SOLUTION: When control is being performed to a special state and a special game resulting in a big win exists in special games reserved to be executed, a reserve big win notification performance is executed with entry of game balls into a second large winning hole during generation of a small win game as an opportunity.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, various lotteries are performed, for example, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, a lottery that determines a variation pattern in which a variation time of a variation game is determined, a lottery that determines a type of a big hit, and the like are performed. In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, a jackpot is selected by lottery, and the probability of winning a jackpot in the lottery may differ depending on the gaming state. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, a small hit is randomly selected, and when the small hit is won, a small hit game is generated.

JP 2015-97881 A

Today, it is desired that gaming machines be improved in interest.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

  A gaming machine which solves the above-mentioned problem is a gaming machine in which the execution of a variable game can be suspended and a jackpot game is generated when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery. In the case of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery, a small hit game generating means for generating a small hit game after the end of the variable game, and a special entry in which game balls are allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hit game. Ball means, display means for executing a display effect, and display control means for controlling the display means, wherein when a game ball enters the special ball entry means, a prize ball is paid out. It is configured to be controllable to a special state where the number of winnings per unit time can be increased by increasing the number of small hits per unit time, and the display effect is controlled to the special state. When you are In addition, there is a held jackpot notification effect that can be executed when there is a variable game that is a big hit in the variable game whose execution is held, and the held jackpot notification effect is a small hit game. The gist is that the game is executed when a game ball enters the special ball entry means during occurrence of the game.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the display means executes a prize ball effect regarding payout of a prize ball when the special state is controlled and the game ball enters the special ball entry means. In addition, the on-hold jackpot notification effect may be executed by executing the effect mode of the prize ball effect in a special mode different from a normal mode.

  Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the display effect is performed when the special state is controlled, and when there is a variable game that is a small hit in a variable game whose execution is suspended. There is an executable small hit notification effect on hold, and the small hit notification information on hold is executed when a game ball enters the special ball entry means during the occurrence of a small hit game. Is also good.

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. The front view of a game board. The figure which shows the kind of big hit. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the winning probability of a big hit lottery, the winning probability of a small hit lottery, and the winning probability of a falling lottery. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a prefetch command. The figure which shows the change of a holding ball. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the game nature which a pachinko gaming machine has. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device when staying in the mountain mode in the special state, (b) is the display content of the effect display device when staying in the sea mode in the special state (C) is a diagram showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the appearance effect is executed in the special state, and (d) is an effect when the premier background effect is executed in the special state. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of display contents of a display device. (A) is a figure which shows the production content of an appearance production and the high setting expectation degree of each production content, (b) is a figure which shows the production content of a premium background production and the high setting expectation degree of each production content. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device at the time of the holding big hit notification effect being performed, and (b) is a figure which shows the display content of the effect display device when the holding small hit notification effect was performed. The figure which shows an example. The figure which shows the production content of the small hit notification production | presentation in hold, and the execution conditions of the small hit notification production | presentation in hold in each production content. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display device when a hold notice effect is performed in a special state. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device in a special state.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine will be described. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) in this specification indicate each direction as viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to installation equipment (so-called island equipment). The middle frame 13 is supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20. The front frame 14 supports a protective glass that covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, game balls as game media are fired at an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button BT as operation means operable by a player on the front side of the front frame 14. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of turning on, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light-emitting body (hereinafter, referred to as a light-emitting effect). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as human voices, sound effects, and music.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 in a front view. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21a for guiding a game ball fired by operating the firing handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a return-prevention valve 21b for preventing a game ball hit into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball fired by the operation of the firing handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21 through the non-return valve 21b located at the most downstream of the guide passage 21a. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display section 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display section 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as “special game”. As described above, the special game (the fluctuation game) includes the first special game (the first fluctuation game) and the second special game (the second fluctuation game). The special game corresponds to a special symbol change game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying a result of an internal lottery described later.

  In this specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, “determined stop display” means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. Special symbols that can be confirmed and stopped and displayed on the special symbol display sections 22a and 22b include a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol. When the big hit symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the big hit. When the small hit symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the small hit. In the special game, when the losing symbol is displayed as the fixed stop, the player can recognize the losing.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be simultaneously executable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the second special game even during the execution of the first special game, and to be able to execute the first special game even during the execution of the second special game. It is configured. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit is won, a big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and thereafter, a big hit game is generated (given). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a big hit game is generated when the big hit lottery is won (when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the small hitting lottery is won, the small hitting symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and thereafter, the small hitting game is generated (given). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small hit game is generated when the small hit lottery is won (when the small hit lottery is won).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the lost symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in the second special game, and the second special game ends. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the outlier symbol is fixedly displayed in the first special game, and the first special game is displayed. finish. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the small hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the unsuccessful symbol is fixedly displayed in the first special game, and the first special game is displayed. finish. On the other hand, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a lost symbol is displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the second special game is not terminated and the execution of the second special game is continued. . Similarly, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the lost symbol is displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the first special game does not end and the execution of the first special game is continued. You.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held (hereinafter, referred to as a first special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special reservation display unit 22d indicates the number of times of the second special game whose execution has been suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the second special suspension number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol change game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display section 22e include at least a normal hit symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the case of a normal hit, and a normal non-aligned symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the case of a normal abnormally. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the normal hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game, and then the normal hit game is generated (appended) after the normal hit normal game ends. The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal hold display section 22f displays the number of times of the normal game whose execution is suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the number of ordinary suspensions) so that the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. .

  In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may be provided with a right-handed display unit that gives notification about the firing intensity of the game ball. In addition, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. These display units need not be provided on the same member, but may be provided separately on different members.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 on which various decorations are provided at a substantial center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 performs an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect). In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 functions as a display unit that executes a display effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball having entered the first start port 26. For example, the first starting port 26 is provided with a ball passage that guides a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges the game ball from the game board 20 to the outside). Are arranged. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied, three game balls are awarded as prize balls. As described above, when a game ball enters the first starting port 26, a prize ball is paid out.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 27. For example, a ball passage for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the second starting port 27, and a second start sensor SE2 is disposed in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied, one game ball is given as a prize ball. As described above, when a game ball enters the second starting port 27, a prize ball is paid out. The second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening / closing member. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which game balls can easily enter or enter the second starting port 27, and it is difficult for game balls to enter the second starting port 27 (or enter the ball). Operable in the closed state. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5). In the following description, the state where the first variable member 28 is in the open state is referred to as “the second starting port 27 is opened”, and the state where the first variable member 28 is in the closed state is “the second starting port 27 is closed”. Will be closed. " As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes the starting port into which the game ball can enter. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the starting port includes a first starting port and a second starting port having an opening / closing member.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 26 and the start condition of the first special game is satisfied, a big hit lottery is performed, but a small hit lottery is not performed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot is drawn when the ball enters the first starting port 26, but the small hit lottery is not triggered when the ball is entered into the first starting port 26. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second start port 27 and the start condition of the second special game is satisfied, a big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is not won, A small lottery is held. That is, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second starting port 27 and the start condition of the second special game is satisfied, both the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be performed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small hit lottery may be performed when a game ball enters at least the second starting port of the first starting port and the second starting port. Note that, similarly to the case where a game ball enters the second starting port 27, a small hit lottery may be performed in response to the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 26.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first special winning opening 29. The first special winning opening 29 is located to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 29. For example, a ball passage for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the first big winning opening 29, and a first count sensor SE3 is disposed in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When a game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the condition for paying out a prize ball is satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as a prize ball. As described above, when a game ball enters the first special winning opening 29, a prize ball is paid out. Further, the first special winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable between an open state where game balls can enter the first special winning opening 29 and a closed state where game balls cannot enter the first special winning opening 29. It is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the entry of gaming balls into the first big winning opening 29 is allowed. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of game balls into the first big winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening of the second variable member 30 is referred to as “the first big winning opening 29 is opened”, and the closing of the second variable member 30 is referred to as “the first winning opening 29”. 29 is closed. "

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second special winning opening 31. The second special winning opening 31 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 31. For example, a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided at the second big winning opening 31, and a second count sensor SE <b> 4 is provided in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When a game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as prize balls. As described above, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31, a prize ball is paid out. Further, the second special winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32. The third variable member 32 is operable between an open state in which game balls can enter the second special winning opening 31 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second special winning opening 31. It is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 5). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, the entry of game balls into the second big winning opening 31 is allowed. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, the entry of game balls into the second special winning opening 31 is not allowed. In the following description, the state in which the third variable member 32 is in the open state is referred to as “the second large winning opening 31 is opened”, and the state in which the third variable member 32 is in the closed state is referred to as “the second large winning opening”. 31 is closed. "

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a gate 33. The gate 33 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 33 has a gate opening that is always open so that game balls can enter. At the gate opening, a gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball entering and passing is disposed. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, in a state of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game, the start condition of the big hit game is established and the big hit game is generated when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first general winning opening 34 and a second general winning opening 35. The first general winning opening 34 is located at the lower left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second general winning opening 35 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first general winning opening 34 and the second general winning opening 35 are always open so that game balls can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 34 and a second general sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 35. 2 general sensors SE7 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the first general winning opening 34 is provided with a continuous ball path for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the first general sensor SE6 is disposed in the ball path. When a game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. When a game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6 and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied, five game balls are awarded as prize balls. As described above, when the game ball enters the first general winning opening 34, the prize ball is paid out. When the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When a game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7 and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied, five game balls are awarded as prize balls. As described above, when the game ball enters the second general winning opening 35, the prize ball is paid out. The general winning ports 34 and 35 are also called ordinary winning ports.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 36. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31, the first general winning opening 34, and the second general winning opening 35 did not enter the ball. The game ball is discharged out of the machine from the out port 36 (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a passage member 37 and a passage member 38. The passage member 37 and the passage member 38 are located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second starting port 27 is located in the passage member 37. The first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 is a member that forms the upper surface of the passage member 37. The second large winning opening 31 is located in the passage member 37. The third variable member 32 of the second special winning opening 31 is a member constituting the upper surface of the passage member 37. In the game area 21, the passage member 38 is disposed such that the distance between the lower surface of the passage member 38 and the upper surface of the passage member 37 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Then, in the game area 21, the flow-down passage 39 is formed by the passage member 37 and the passage member 38. In the flow-down passage 39, the second starting port 27 is located upstream of the second special winning port 31. In the flow-down passage 39, all game balls that have not entered the second starting port 27 are guided to the second big winning port 31. When a game ball enters from the entrance port 39a at the most upstream part of the downflow passage 39 and does not enter any of the second starting port 27 and the second special winning opening 31, the ball enters from the entrance port 39a. The played game ball is discharged from the discharge port 39b at the most downstream portion of the downflow passage 39.

  The passage member 38 has a plurality of first protrusions 38 a on the lower surface of the passage member 38, at locations where the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 and the flow-down passage 39 are formed. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 39 collides with the first protrusion 38a, the flow speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 38a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27. In addition, the passage member 38 has a plurality of second protrusions 38b on the lower surface of the passage member 38, where the third variable member 32 of the second big winning opening 31 and the flow-down passage 39 are formed. When a game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 39 collides with the second protrusion 38b, the flow speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 38b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 32 of the second big winning opening 31.

Next, in the present embodiment, a path along which a game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has, as paths through which the game balls flow down in the game area 21, a plurality of paths according to the firing intensity of the game balls. The path along which the game ball flows can be understood as an area where the game ball flows. A plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame 23 (the effect display device 25) to the out port 36, and a first route R1 that passes through the right side of the center frame 23 (the effect display device 25). And a second route R2 leading to. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap, or may not entirely overlap. In the following description, when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, a region located on the left side of the center line CL bisecting the game region 21 to the left and right is referred to as a left region R1a, and located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is shown as a right region R2a. A route flowing down the left region R1a corresponds to a first route R1, and a route flowing down the right region R2a corresponds to a second route R2.

  Then, the player operates the firing handle 16 to adjust the firing strength of the game ball, thereby hitting the game ball to the left region R1a and the right region R2a, and the first starting port 26 and the second starting port 27, It is possible to allow game balls to enter the first special winning opening 29, the second special winning opening 31, the gate 33, the first general winning opening 34, and the second general winning opening 35. Specifically, when the game intensity is adjusted to be weaker and the game ball is fired (a so-called left hit), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the left region R1a, and the first start port 26 and the first general winning opening are provided. There is a possibility of entering the ball at 34. On the other hand, when a game ball is fired with the firing intensity adjusted to be relatively high (a so-called right strike), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the right region R2a, and the second starting port 27 and the first special winning port 29, There is a possibility that the ball will enter the second special winning opening 31, the gate 33, and the second general winning opening 35. Accordingly, on the first route R1, there are a first starting port 26 and a first general winning port 34, and on the second route R2, a second starting port 27, a first winning port 29, and a second winning port. It can be said that there is an opening 31, a gate 33, and a second general winning opening 35.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first route R1, the game ball flows down on the second route R2, as compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the second route R2. 31, the gate 33, and the second general winning opening 35 are unlikely to enter the ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the second route R2, it is more likely that the game ball enters the first starting port 26 or the first general winning opening 34 than when flowing down on the first route R1. Is low. In the following description, launching a game ball at the launch intensity at which the game ball is launched so as to flow down on the first route R1 out of the launch intensity of the game ball may be referred to as “left hit”. In addition, launching a game ball at a launching intensity of the launching intensity of the game ball so as to flow down the second route R2 may be referred to as “right-handed”.

  In the right region R2a, the gate 33 is disposed upstream of the second starting port 27, the first big winning port 29, the second big winning port 31, and the second general winning port 35. In the right region R2a, the first special winning opening 29 is disposed upstream of the second starting opening 27, the second special winning opening 31, and the second general winning opening 35. In the right region R2a, the second starting port 27 is disposed upstream of the second special winning port 31.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has 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 a jackpot lottery performed as an internal lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the big hit probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning a big hit is increased as compared to the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”. On the other hand, the low-probability state is a so-called “non-probability change state (non-probability change state)”.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of a big hit (winning probability of the big hit lottery) differs depending on whether the state is the low probability state or the high probability state. There is no difference in the probability of a big hit depending on whether the ball is entered. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of a small hit (small hit lottery winning probability) does not differ depending on whether the state is the low probability state or the high probability state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-variation shortened state and a fluctuation shortened state as gaming states in which at least the fluctuation time of the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is different. The fluctuation shortening state is a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) than the non-fluctuation shortening state. Note that “at least the fluctuation time of the second special game is short (or easily shortened)” is not limited to the fluctuation time of the second special game being necessarily short, but the fluctuation time of the second special game is short. In some cases, the average time of the fluctuation time of the second special game is intended to be short. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuating time of each of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) than in the non-fluctuation shortening state when in the fluctuation shortening state. ). In addition, when in the fluctuation shortening state, it may be said that the fluctuation shortening function is operating. In addition, when in the non-fluctuation shortening state, it may be said that the fluctuation shortening function is not operating (or is not operating).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-fluctuation shortened state exceeds a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-fluctuation shortened state is at least 10 minutes in the case of a small hit and a loss. For example, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-fluctuation shortened state may not exceed a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, one minute) only when a big hit occurs. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the fluctuation shortening state does not exceed the predetermined fluctuation time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed in the case of the small hit and the case where the fluctuation is reduced is set to the non-variation shortened state. It is shorter than the fluctuation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed when it is controlled and a small hit occurs.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-open extended state and an open extended state as gaming states in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 when the normal hitting game occurs is different. The open extension state is a game state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer when a normal hit game is generated than in the non-open extension state. In the open extended state, the advantage relating to the entry of game balls into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extended state. That is, the open extension state has a higher advantage in opening and closing the first variable member 28 as the opening and closing member than the non-open extension state. In the present embodiment, the non-open extended state corresponds to a first open / close state, and the open extended state corresponds to a second open / close state. And it turns out that the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured to be controlled to the non-open extended state and the open extended state is a gaming machine configured to be controlled to the open / close state. Incidentally, as a method of changing the opening time of the first variable member 28 when the normal hitting game is generated, a method of changing the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hitting game, There is a method in which the opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state or the total opening time in which the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal hit game is made different. Further, when in the open extension state, it may be said that the open extension function is operating. In addition, when in the non-open extension state, it may be said that the open extension function is not operating (or is not operating).

  In addition, as the game state, a game state having different winning probabilities in the normal lottery may be configured to be controllable. For example, a normal hit high probability state and a normal hit low probability state are configured to be controllable as a game state, and the normal hit high probability state is a probability of winning the normal hit in the normal hit lottery compared to the normal hit low probability state. May be a high gaming state. Further, it may be configured such that when the vehicle is controlled to be in the extended open state, the state is controlled to the normal hit high probability state, and when the vehicle is controlled to the non-open extended state, the state is controlled to be the normal hit low probability state.

  Further, as the game state, a game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different may be controllable. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be configured to be controllable as the game state, and the normal shortened state may be a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is more likely to be shorter than the non-normal shortened state. In addition, “the fluctuation time of the normal game is easily shortened” is not limited to the fluctuation time of the normal game being necessarily short, and the fluctuation time of the normal game may be short or long, It is intended that the average time of the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened.

  The gaming states controlled by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include “low probability state, non-variable time shortened state, non-open extended state”, “low probability state, variable time shortened state, open extended state”, and “ There are "high-probability state, fluctuating time shortened state, open extended state", and "high-probability state, fluctuating time shortened state, non-open extended state". In the following description, the "game state controlled to the low probability state, the non-variable time shortened state, and the non-open extended state" is controlled to the "normal low accuracy state", the "low probability state, the variable time shortened state, and the extended open state". Game state to be played "may be referred to as a" specific low-probability state ". In the following description, the “game state controlled to the high probability state, the fluctuation time reduction state, and the open extended state” is changed to the “specific high accuracy state”, the “high probability state, the fluctuation time reduced state, and the non-open extended state”. The controlled gaming state may be referred to as a "special state." The special state in the present embodiment is also called a small hit RUSH or a small hit RUSH state.

Next, a setting change function of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values (setting information). In the set value, the degree of advantage relating to the big hit game is determined. The winning probability of the jackpot lottery is determined as the set value in the present embodiment, and the winning probability of the jackpot lottery can be set by setting any one of a plurality of setting values. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of the six levels from “1” to “6”. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is high in the order of the set values "1"<"2"<"3"<"4"<"5"<"6", and the advantage is high. Thus, there are a plurality of setting values, and the degree of advantage relating to the big hit game is different. In the present embodiment, some or all of the set values “1” to “5” excluding the set value “6” having the highest advantage degree regarding the big hit game among the set values “1” to “6” Some or all of the setting values that correspond to the first setting information and have a higher degree of advantage regarding the big hit game than the setting values corresponding to the first setting information correspond to the second setting information. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a predetermined set value (hereinafter, referred to as a first set value) among the set values “1” to “6” and a set value (hereinafter, “first set value”) having a higher degree of advantage than the predetermined set value , A second set value). In the first setting value and the second setting value, the first setting value corresponds to the first setting information, and the second setting value corresponds to the second setting information.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, power is supplied when the setting operation section of the setting device 40d (shown in FIG. 5) is turned on and the RAM clear switch 40e (shown in FIG. 5) is turned on. Is started, the mode changes to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, the internally set value is notified, and the internally set value is changed from “1” → “2” →... → “5” every time the RAM clear switch 40e is operated. → "6" → "1" → ... can be changed to loop. The setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on, various types of backed up information are initialized. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the setting change mode is set, the various backed-up information is initialized. Incidentally, the various types of information to be backed up include game information on the progress of the game and set value information on the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is started while the setting operation section of the setting device 40d is turned on and the RAM clear switch 40e is turned off, the setting confirmation mode is set. In the setting confirmation mode, the internally set value is notified, and even if the RAM clear switch 40e is operated, the internally set value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is backed up when the power supply is started when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off and the RAM clear switch 40e is turned off. Various information is reset and the system returns.

Next, a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit symbols. The plurality of types of big hits are classified into a first big hit, a second big hit, a third big hit, and a fourth big hit. The types of the jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, the first big hit symbol is set to a first big hit, the second big hit is set to a second big hit, the third big hit is set to a third big hit, and the fourth big hit is set to a fourth big hit. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is "second jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the third jackpot is "third jackpot game", and the fourth jackpot. The jackpot game based on is referred to as “fourth jackpot game”.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, after the end of the opening effect, a round game in which the first big winning opening 29 is opened is performed. The round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, the first big winning opening 29 is a first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or a second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until the condition is satisfied, it is opened. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the last round game ends, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending effect.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the number of round games (shown as the number of rounds in FIG. 3) is determined for each big hit. Specifically, in the first big hit and the second big hit, “7 times” is set as the number of round games. For the third and fourth big hits, “10 times” is set as the number of round games.

  For each big hit, a game state after the end of the big hit game is defined. Specifically, in the first to fourth jackpots, it is determined that the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a specific high-accuracy state. Specifically, the first and third jackpots are set to be in the extended open state with the upper limit after the end of the jackpot game until the end of the 50 special games. On the other hand, in the second and fourth big hits, it is defined that the open extended state is controlled with an upper limit from the end of the big hit game to the end of 100 special games. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a high probability state (probability variation state) after the end of the big hit game. By the way, in the present embodiment, when controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the big hit game occurs before the winning of the falling lottery performed as the internal lottery or before the winning of the falling lottery. In the meantime, it is controlled to a high probability state. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the falling lottery is won, the high probability state ends, and the pachinko gaming machine is controlled to the low probability state. The falling lottery, which is the predetermined lottery, is different from the jackpot lottery. Also, the falling lottery, which is a predetermined lottery, is different from the small hit lottery.

  After the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game, if the special game of 50 times is completed without a big hit game being generated, if the winning lottery has already been won and controlled to a low probability state, Usually, it is controlled to a low-precision state. On the other hand, after the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game, if the special game of 50 times ends without the occurrence of the big hit game, if the high probability state is continuously controlled without winning the falling lottery Is controlled to a special state. Similarly, after the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game, if the special game of 100 times ends without the occurrence of the big hit game, if the winning lottery has already been won and controlled to the low probability state Is usually controlled to a low-precision state. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game, if the special game of 100 times ends without the occurrence of the big hit game, if the high probability state is continuously controlled without winning the falling lottery Is controlled to a special state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the big hit game is ended, the special game is controlled to the high probability state and then continuously controlled to the high probability state, and the number of times of the special game executed without generating the big hit game is determined by the predetermined number. Until the number of times (50 times or 100 times) is reached, the state is controlled to the open extended state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the big hit game is completed, the special game is controlled to the high probability state and then continuously controlled to the high probability state, and the number of times of the special game executed without generating the big hit game is a predetermined number ( (50 or 100 times), the state is controlled to the non-open extended state. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game is ended, the game is controlled to the probability changing state, and then is continuously controlled to the probability changing state, and the number of the changing games executed without the occurrence of the big hit game is the predetermined number of times. Is controlled to the second opening / closing state until it reaches. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game is ended, the game is controlled to the probability fluctuation state, and is continuously controlled to the probability fluctuation state, and the number of the fluctuation games executed without the occurrence of the big hit game reaches the predetermined number. After that, it is controlled to the first open / close state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and then continuously controlled to the high probability state without winning the falling lottery. When the number of times reaches a predetermined number (50 or 100 times), the state is continuously controlled to the high probability state and is controlled to the special state. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game is ended, the game is controlled to the probability changing state, and then is continuously controlled to the probability changing state, and the number of the changing games executed without causing the big hit game is the predetermined number. Is reached, the control is continued to the probability fluctuation state and the special state is controlled. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times includes at least 50 times corresponding to the first number and 100 times corresponding to the second number which is larger than the first number.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be controlled to the special state when controlled to the high probability state. Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko gaming machine is controlled to the high probability state, it is not always controlled to the special state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to the special state during at least a part of the period when the pachinko game machine is controlled to the high probability state (probability changing state).

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends when the special state end condition is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the special state ends when the condition for ending the special state is satisfied. As the end condition of the special state in the present embodiment, there is an end condition that is satisfied when a jackpot lottery is won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the special state is controlled, if a big hit game occurs, the special state ends. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to end the special state if a big hit game occurs while being controlled to the special state.

  In addition, as the end condition of the special state in the present embodiment, there is an end condition that is satisfied when the winning in the falling lottery is won. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the special state and then wins the falling lottery, the special state ends, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is normally controlled to the low accuracy state. That is, when the falling lottery is won in the special state, the high-probability state ends and the state is controlled to the low-probability state, and the fluctuation reduction state ends and the non-variation reduction state is controlled. As described above, the end condition of the special state in the present embodiment includes the end condition that is satisfied when a lottery result of a predetermined lottery is a specific result.

Next, a small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small hit game, the second special winning opening 31 is opened, and the entering of game balls into the second special winning opening 31 is allowed. In the small hitting game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the small hitting game, the second large winning opening 31 satisfies a first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until the opening, the opening is performed in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game, the second large winning opening 31 is in an open state in which "the opening state is opened for 0.6 seconds, then closed for 0.5 seconds, and then the second large winning opening 31 is opened for 1.2 seconds". It becomes. As described above, in the small hitting game, the second special winning opening 31 is opened at least once for a time during which a game ball can easily enter the second special winning opening 31.

  As described above, in the big hit game, the opening of the first big winning port 29 allows the game ball to enter the first big winning port 29, whereas in the small hit game, the second big winning port 29 is opened. When the ball 31 is opened, the entry of a game ball into the second special winning opening 31 is permitted. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special winning opening that is opened when the small hit game occurs is different from the special winning opening that is opened when the big hit game occurs. In the present embodiment, the first special winning opening 29 corresponds to a special ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter during the occurrence of a big hit game. In addition, in the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 31 corresponds to a special ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter while a small hit game occurs.

  In a display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, effect symbols (hereinafter, referred to as effect symbols) are displayed in a variable manner in a plurality of columns, and finally an effect symbol from which a combination of effect symbols is derived. There is a fluctuation game (hereinafter, referred to as an effect game). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol changing game using the effect symbol. The effect design is a design provided with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is also referred to as a “decorative design” or “decorative design”. The effect game is performed by vertically displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in the vertical direction. The effect symbol in the first row is a so-called first symbol, the effect symbol in the second column is a so-called second symbol, and the effect symbol in the third column is a so-called third symbol. In the following description, “first row” is indicated as “left row”, “first pattern” is indicated as “left pattern”, “second row” is indicated as “middle row”, and “second pattern” is indicated. "Medium symbol" is indicated, "third column" is indicated as "right column", and "third symbol" is indicated as "right symbol". In this embodiment, in each column, in effect, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a predetermined order.

  The production game (production design game) is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game during the execution of the special symbol variation game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”. When a small hit symbol is derived in the special game, a small hit symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the small hit is a symbol combination such as [112] or [426] in which at least a part of the effect symbols in the row is different from the effect symbols in the other rows. Further, when a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the missing symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbol is different from the effect symbol of the other line, such as “323” or [426]. Incidentally, the symbol combination of the small hit may be a symbol combination that is partially or entirely common to the symbol combination at the loss. For example, when a symbol combination common to the symbol combinations out of the small hit symbol combinations is derived in the effect game, it is difficult to specify which one of the small hits and the non-small hit from the effect symbol. On the other hand, the symbol combination of the small hit may be a symbol combination different from the outlying symbol combination. In this case, it is easy to specify which one is a small hit or a loss from the effect symbol. In the effect game, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display. In this specification, the term “temporary stop display” means a state that indicates that the display is different from the final stop display, such as a “fluctuation fluctuation state”.

  In an effect game, a display mode of an effect symbol becomes a reach mode (a reach is formed), and a reach effect (also simply referred to as a reach) may be performed. In the reach mode, a rendering pattern imitating the same numeral is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, a left column and a right column) of a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (for example, a middle column) ) Is a state in which the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a fluctuating manner. In the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the appearance of the character or the effect of the effect design differs. For example, the reach production includes a normal reach production and a super reach production performed after the start of the normal reach production. Then, during the execution of the special game, when the super reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation may be higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed. The reach effect in the present embodiment is executed during execution of the special game.

  Here, the winning probability of the big hit lottery, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery, and the winning probability of the falling lottery in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b). In FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the winning probability of the big hit lottery, the winning probability of the small hit lottery, and the winning probability of the falling lottery are indicated by unit fractions.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, when the first set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 becomes “about 1/319” in the low probability state. .7 "and" about 1 / 318.1 "in the high probability state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the second set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is “about 1” in the low probability state. /318.1 "and" about 1 / 316.6 "in the high probability state. As described above, in any of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the first set value is set as the set value is determined by setting the second set value as the set value. It is lower than the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when you are. That is, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery when the first setting information is set is larger than the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery when the second setting information is set. Is also low. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state and the winning probability of the jackpot lottery in the high probability state are determined depending on the set value. different.

  When the first set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the small hit lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is “about 1 / 1.4”. Similarly, when the second set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the small hit lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is “about 1 / 1.4”. As described above, the winning probability of the small hit lottery is the same regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set as the set value. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery when the first setting information is set is small in the small hit lottery when the second setting information is set. It is the same as the probability of winning.

  Also, when the first set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the drop lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is “about 1 / 585.1.” Similarly, when the second set value is set as the set value, the winning probability of the drop lottery performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is “about 1 / 585.1”. As described above, the winning probability of the drop lottery is the same regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set as the set value. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the falling lottery when the first setting information is set (the probability that the lottery result becomes the specific result) is the falling when the second setting information is set. The same as the probability of winning the lottery.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the large hit lottery is not won and the small hit lottery is not won, the game is lost. In other words, in the present embodiment, if the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery and the small hit is not won in the small hit lottery, the game is lost. Therefore, when the first set value is set as the set value, the probability of a deviation does not win the big hit lottery and does not win the small hit lottery when the first set value is set. Probability. Similarly, when the second set value is set as the set value, the deviation probability is determined as follows. When the second set value is set as the set value, the big hit lottery is not won and the small hit lottery is won. Probability of not. As described above, when the first set value is set as the set value and when the second set value is set, the winning probability of the small hit lottery is the same. The winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the first set value is set as the set value is lower than the winning probability of the big hit lottery when the second set value is set as the set value, and the jackpot lottery is won. High probability of not. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of a shift when the first set value is set as the set value is larger than the probability of a shift when the second set value is set as the set value. Is also expensive. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of a shift when the first setting information is set is higher than the probability of a shift when the second setting information is set.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various kinds of processing, and outputs control information such as a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub board 41 as a sub control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-substrate 41 performs a process of causing the decorative lamp 17 to emit light, the speaker 18 to perform a sound effect, and the effect display device 25 to perform a display effect. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are disposed on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 can be said to be disposed inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub-board 41.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state. In this way, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on by performing the operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function backs up (retains internally) various information even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and when power supply is started, returns based on the retained various information. It is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 has a backup function, while the sub-board 41 does not have a backup function.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main board 40 includes a setting device 40d, a RAM clear switch 40e, and a display device 40f. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. For example, the main control ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high-accuracy jackpot determination value and a common jackpot determination value. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the jackpot lottery in the low probability state, only the common jackpot determination value of the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value is used, while in the jackpot lottery in the high probability state Both the common jackpot determination value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination value are used. The big hit determination value is determined for each set value. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores a fall determination value used for a fall lottery. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the effect lottery, a determination is made as to whether or not to execute a reach effect. For this reason, it can be said that the production lottery is a reach lottery.

  In addition, for example, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with a variation time (variation time of the special game) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation patterns include, for example, a large hit variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. The large hit variation pattern is associated with the content of the effect that finally derives the big hit symbol by the effect symbol through the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The small hit variation pattern is associated with the effect content in which the small hit symbol based on the effect symbol is finally derived without the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The small hit variation pattern may include a variation pattern associated with an effect content for finally deriving a lost symbol combination through a reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern includes a variation pattern without a loss reach and a variation pattern with a loss reach. To the variation pattern without no reach, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for ultimately deriving the outlier symbol by the effect symbol without the reach effect is associated. The variation content with the outreach reach is associated with the effect content that finally derives the outlier symbol combination through the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

  The fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the vehicle is in the fluctuation shortened state and a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the vehicle is in the non-variation shortened state. The variation pattern that can be determined in the fluctuation shortened state and the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state are partially or entirely different. The fluctuating time specified in the fluctuating pattern that can be determined in the fluctuating reduced state is shorter (or shorter) than the fluctuating time specified in the fluctuating pattern that can be determined in the non-variable shortened state. Often). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation reduced state is realized by determining the fluctuation pattern from a fluctuation pattern table in which one or a plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the fluctuation reduced state are determined. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the non-variation shortened state is realized by determining the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern table in which one or more fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state are determined. Is done.

  The variation patterns include a variation pattern for the first special game that can be determined when the first special game is executed, and a variation pattern for the second special game that can be determined when the second special game is executed. , There is. The variation pattern for the first special game and the variation pattern for the second special game are partially or entirely different. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game may be a big hit but may not be a small hit. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have the small hit variation pattern for the first special game.

  As described above, the fluctuation patterns include the first special game big hit fluctuation pattern in the non-variation shortened state, the first special game big hit fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation reduced state, and the non-variation shortened state. There is a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game when in the state, and a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game when in the variation shortened state. The variation patterns include a small hit variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state and a small hit variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state. The variation patterns include a variation pattern without a loss reach for the first special game in the non-variation reduction state, and a variation pattern without a loss reach for the first special game in the variation reduction state. . The variation patterns include a variation pattern without a loss reach for the second special game in the non-variation reduction state, and a variation pattern without a loss reach for the second special game in the variation reduction state. . Further, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern with a loss reach for the first special game in the non-variation shortened state, and a variation pattern with a loss reach for the first special game in the variation reduced state. . Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern with a deviation reach for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state, and a fluctuation pattern with a deviation reach for the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state. .

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at predetermined intervals on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate the random number at predetermined control intervals. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

  The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7 are connected to the main board 40. . The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE7 via ports. The information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit. The first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

  The setting device 40d has a setting operation unit. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal that is output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned on. The setting device 40d is configured to be capable of performing an operation of instructing a transition to the setting control mode. The setting control mode includes a setting change mode in which the internally set value can be changed and a setting check mode in which the internally set value cannot be set but the set value can be specified. There is. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on. The RAM clear switch 40e is configured to allow an operation of instructing initialization of various types of information that has been backed up. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 40f. The display 40f is configured to be able to notify a set value set internally.

Next, the sub-substrate 41 will be described.
The sub board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing a control program (sub-control program) of the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data capable of specifying the mode (contents) of the display effect on the effect display device 25. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (contents) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data capable of specifying the sound effect mode (contents) of the speaker 18.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at predetermined intervals on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a may generate the random number at predetermined control intervals. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

  The decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit. In the present embodiment, the effect as a display control unit that controls the display unit is realized by controlling the effect display device 25 that functions as the display unit by the sub-control CPU 41a. Operation buttons BT are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input, via a port, a detection signal output when the operation button BT is operated.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a power supply voltage to be supplied to each of the substrates 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 supplies power to each of the substrates 40 and 41 via a power supply line. The power supply unit 60 has a power switch 60a. When an operation of switching the power switch 60a from the off state to the on state is performed, power supply to the substrates 40 and 41 is started. On the other hand, when the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the on state to the off state is performed, the power supply to the substrates 40 and 41 is cut off.

Hereinafter, control contents executed by the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a will be described. First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
First, a power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

  When the main control CPU 40a is activated by the activation process at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a first performs a power-on process. In the power-on process, at the start of power supply, it is determined whether or not to shift to the setting control mode and whether or not to initialize the main control RAM 40c according to the setting operation section of the setting unit 40d and the operation state of the RAM clear switch 40e.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RAM clear switch 40e has been turned on at the start of power supply. When an operation signal output when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on is input, the main control CPU 40a determines that the RAM clear switch 40e has been turned on. When it is determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated to the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs a main RAM clear process. In the main RAM clearing process, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c.

  After performing the main RAM clearing process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting unit 40d has been turned on at the time of starting the power supply. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting unit 40d has been turned on when an operation signal output when the setting operation unit of the setting unit 40d is turned on is input. If it is not determined that the setting device 40d has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a can identify the set value from the set value stored in the set value flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a set value command) capable of specifying the read set value in an output buffer. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing. The set value that can be specified from the set value command at this time is the set value when the power supply is cut off, and is the set value that was backed up. After storing the set value command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as an initial command) instructing activation by initialization. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

  On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d has been operated to the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs a setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag, and controls the display 40f to notify the read set value. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer.

  In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value each time the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on to “1” → “2” →... → “5” → “6” → “1” →. And so on, and update the set value stored in the set value flag. Further, in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to notify the updated set value every time the set value stored in the set value flag is updated. In the setting change mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag at that time to the output buffer. To be stored. In the setting change mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change mode and ends the setting change control process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer, and ends the power-on processing.

  If it is not determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a checks whether the backed-up various information is normal, and if it is normal, performs a process of restoring based on the backed-up various information. When the process of restoring based on the backed up various information is performed, the main control CPU 40a performs control information (hereinafter referred to as a restoration time command) for instructing restoration based on the backed up various information, and a recovery time (hereinafter referred to as a restoration time command). Control information (hereinafter also referred to as a state designation command) for designating a control state of the power supply is also stored in an output buffer. On the other hand, when the backed up information is not normal, the main control CPU 40a performs a main RAM clearing process. When the main RAM clear processing is performed, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer.

  After performing the return process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting unit 40d has been turned on at the time of starting the power supply. If it is not determined that the setting device 40d has been operated to the ON state, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40d has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs a setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control processing, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode.

  In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag and controls the display 40f so as to notify the read set value. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. In the setting confirmation mode, even when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on, the main control CPU 40a does not update the set value flag and does not change the display content of the display 40f. In the setting confirmation mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag at that time to the output buffer. To store. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, when the setting operation section of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a terminates the setting confirmation mode and terminates the setting confirmation control process. When the setting confirmation control processing ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on processing.

  As described above, when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on and the setting operation unit of the setting unit 40d is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clearing process and the setting change in the power-on process. Perform control processing. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on and the setting operation unit of the setting unit 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a performs main RAM clearing processing in the power-on processing and changes the setting. Does not perform control processing. When the RAM clear switch 40e is turned off and the setting operation unit of the setting unit 40d is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. . On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned off and the setting operation unit of the setting unit 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process in the power-on process, and performs a setting confirmation control process. Do not do. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs control for setting a set value in the power-on process, thereby setting any one of a plurality of pieces of setting information that determines the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game. Thus, a function as a setting control unit configured to at least enable the control to be performed is realized.

Next, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a first special symbol input process. Further, after finishing the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a second special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, when the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process, the special symbol input process ends.

  In the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1 (hereinafter referred to as the first type). Input determination). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. On the other hand, if the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter, this is referred to as a first hold determination). When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. When the determination result of the first suspension determination is positive, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special suspension number by adding one. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated first reserved number. When the result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. Note that, for example, random numbers are a hit random number used for a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery, a fall random number used for a fall lottery, a symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a changing pattern random number used for determining a changing pattern, an effect lottery (reach This is a production random number random number used for the lottery). Thereafter, in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a prefetch command generation process. Then, in the first special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing after finishing the prefetch command generation processing. The prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process will be described later together with the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process described later.

  In the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2 (hereinafter, the second special symbol input processing will be referred to as a second special symbol input process). Input determination). When the result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is positive, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter, this is referred to as a second suspension determination). When the result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing.

  When the result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number by adding one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated second reserved number in the output buffer. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c, and The input processing ends. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution of the second special game is suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the special game (fluctuation game). Thereafter, in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a prefetch command generation process. Then, in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process after finishing the prefetch command generation process.

Here, a prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process and a prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process will be described.
First, a prefetch command generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the prefetch commands generated in the prefetch command generation process are classified into prefetch commands SC1 to SC12. The look-ahead command SC1 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number is equal to the common jackpot determination value and the value of the falling lottery random number is equal to the falling determination value. The look-ahead command SC2 is a value in which the value of the winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot determination value, and the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the falling determination value (indicated as mismatch in FIG. 6). Is generated. The look-ahead command SC3 is a value where the value of the winning lottery random number matches the high-probability big-hit determination value, the value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value, and the value of the production random selection random number is Generated if the value matches the value. The look-ahead command SC4 is a value in which the value of the winning lottery random number matches the high-probability big-hit determination value, the value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated if the value does not match the value. The look-ahead command SC5 is a value in which the value of the winning lottery random number matches the high probability big hit determination value, the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the falling determination value, and the value of the production random selection random number is Generated if the value matches the value. The look-ahead command SC6 is a value in which the value of the hit lottery random number matches the high-probability big hit determination value, the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the fall determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated if the value does not match the value.

  The look-ahead command SC7 is a value in which the value of the winning lottery random number does not match any of the hit determination values, the value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated if the value matches the value. Here, "the case where the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that does not match all the hit determination values" means that the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process and the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process are performed. Differs in processing. In the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process, "when the value of the hit random number is not a value that matches all the hit determination values" means that the value of the hit random number is a common big hit determination value, a high probability big hit determination It means a case where neither the value nor the small hit determination value matches. On the other hand, in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, “when the value of the hit random number is not a value that matches all the hit determination values” means that the value of the hit random number is a common jackpot determination value and a high accuracy. This means a case where none of the jackpot determination values match. In the present embodiment, the big hit lottery is performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26, but the small hit lottery is not performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26. Therefore, in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, it is not determined whether or not the value of the winning lottery random number matches the small hit determination value, and the prefetch command SC11 and the prefetch command SC12 described later are not generated.

  The look-ahead command SC8 is a value in which the value of the winning lottery random number does not match all the hit determination values, the value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated if the value does not match the value. The look-ahead command SC9 is a value in which the value of the winning lottery random number does not match any of the hit determination values, the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the falling determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated if the value matches the value. The look-ahead command SC10 is a value in which the value of the winning lottery random number does not match any of the hit determination values, the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the falling determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated if the value does not match the value.

  The prefetch command SC11 and the prefetch command SC12 can be generated only in the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process. The look-ahead command SC11 is generated when the value of the winning random number is a value that matches the small hit determination value and the value of the falling random number is a value that matches the falling determination value. The look-ahead command SC12 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the small hitting determination value and the value of the falling lottery random number is a value that does not match the falling determination value.

  In the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores the command in the output buffer. Specifically, in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines the value of at least a part of the winning random number, the falling random number, and the effect random number obtained in the first special symbol input process. A prefetch command is generated based on the command, and stored in the output buffer. Further, in the pre-read command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a pre-read command that can specify that it is a pre-read command corresponding to the first special game, and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the pre-read command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a pre-read command capable of specifying the first special hold number and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when the pre-read command classified in the pre-read command SC1 is generated in the pre-read command generation process in the first special symbol input process when the first special reservation number is “3”, the main control CPU 40a executes the first special game. Is generated, and a prefetch command SC1 that can specify that the first special reservation number is “3” is generated.

  Similarly, in the pre-read command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a sets the value of at least a part of the random number of the winning random number, the falling random number, and the effect random number obtained in the second special symbol input process. A prefetch command is generated based on the command and stored in the output buffer. Further, in the pre-read command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a pre-read command that can be identified as a pre-read command corresponding to the second special game, and stores it in the output buffer. Further, in the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command capable of specifying the second special hold number and stores the command in the output buffer.

  Hereinafter, control related to generation of a prefetch command in the prefetch command generation process will be described. In the following description, the “acquired random number” means a random number acquired in the first special symbol input process if it is a prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, and is a prefetch in the second special symbol input process. If it is a command generation process, it means a random number acquired in the second special symbol input process. Further, the common jackpot determination value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination value used in the prefetch command generation processing are the jackpot determination values according to the set values that can be specified from the set value flags.

  In the prefetch command generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC1 or the prefetch command SC2 when the value of the acquired hit random number matches the common jackpot determination value. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 when the value of the obtained fall lottery random number matches the fall determination value. On the other hand, when the value of the obtained drop lottery random number does not match the drop determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC2.

  In the prefetch command generation processing, when the value of the obtained hit random number matches the high probability big hit determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified into any of the prefetch commands SC3 to SC6. In particular, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC3 or the look-ahead command SC4 when the value of the obtained fall lottery random number matches the fall determination value. Specifically, when the value of the obtained effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC3. On the other hand, when the value of the obtained effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC4. Further, when the value of the obtained drop lottery random number does not match the fall determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC5 or the prefetch command SC6. Specifically, when the value of the obtained effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC5. On the other hand, when the value of the obtained effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC6.

  In the prefetch command generation processing, when the acquired value of the winning lottery random number does not match any of the hit determination values, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified into any of the prefetch commands SC7 to SC10. Specifically, in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the obtained hit random number does not match any of the common big hit determination value and the high probability big hit determination value, A prefetch command classified as any of the prefetch commands SC10 is generated. On the other hand, in the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines that the value of the obtained hit random determination random number does not match any of the common big hit determination value, the high-precision big hit determination value, and the small hit determination value. A look-ahead command classified into any of the commands SC7 to SC10 is generated.

  When the value of the acquired random determination random number does not match all the hit determination values, the main control CPU 40a classifies the acquired random number as a pre-read command SC7 or a pre-read command SC8 when the acquired value of the random number matches the fall determination value. Generate a look-ahead command. Specifically, when the value of the obtained effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC7. On the other hand, when the value of the obtained effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC8. Further, when the value of the obtained hit random number does not match any of the hit determination values, when the value of the obtained falling random number does not match the fall determination value, the main control CPU 40a classifies the random number into the pre-read command SC9 or the pre-read command SC10. Generate a look-ahead command. Specifically, when the value of the obtained effect lottery random number matches the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC9. On the other hand, when the value of the obtained effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC10.

  In the prefetch command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC11 or the prefetch command SC12 when the acquired value of the winning lottery random number matches the small hit determination value. . Specifically, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC11 when the value of the obtained fall lottery random number matches the fall determination value. On the other hand, when the value of the obtained fall random number does not match the fall determination value, the main control CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC12.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a hit game (a big hit game, a small hit game) is being performed and a big hit game is not waiting. In the case of a winning game or a state of waiting for a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the hit game is not in progress and the game is not in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a makes the first execution determination. In the first running determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is running. Then, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a performs a second execution determination. In the second running determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is running. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a performs a first suspension determination. In the first hold determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When it is determined in the first hold determination that the first special hold number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a performs the second execution determination. On the other hand, when determining in the first hold determination that the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. After performing the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs a second running determination.

  When it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a performs a second hold determination. In the second hold determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When it is determined in the second hold determination that the second special hold number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second holding determination that the second special holding number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Here, the first special symbol start process will be described.
In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a first reserved number command capable of specifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading out the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a deletes the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game state stored in the main control RAM 40c is a low-probability state or a high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag). To determine if the state is a high probability state. When the state is not the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery process. On the other hand, when the state is the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery process.

  In the fall lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery based on the value of the fall lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value, and performs a falling lottery. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the falling lottery has been won when the value of the falling lottery random number and the falling judgment value match, and the falling lottery is not won when the value of the falling lottery random number does not match the falling judgment value (the winning lottery). No). Then, when the winning is not determined in the falling lottery, the main control CPU 40a ends the falling lottery process and performs the big hit lottery process. On the other hand, when the lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the low probability state in the probability state flag, and updates the probability state flag. As a result, the high probability state ends and the state is controlled to the low probability state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the falling lottery process and performs the big hit lottery process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a tumble lottery process to perform a tumble lottery as a predetermined lottery, and functions as a predetermined lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery (function as a tumble lottery means to perform a tumble lottery). Is realized.

  In the big hit lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the value of the hit lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using a jackpot determination value corresponding to a set value that can be specified from the set value flag. The main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using the common jackpot determination value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination value in the high probability state, and performs a jackpot lottery using the common jackpot determination value in the low probability state. The main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning random number matches the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, when the value of the hit lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery has been won (the jackpot has been won). It shall be non-elected (not elected). Then, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the big hit game process. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes a loss game process. In the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery is performed by the main control CPU 40a performing the jackpot lottery process, and the function as the jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery is realized.

  In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the symbol random number which can be specified from the read random number information. In the big hit game process in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines one of the first big hit symbol and the second big hit symbol based on the value of the symbol random number. In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game state stored in the main control RAM 40c can be the non-variable reduced state or the variable reduced state (hereinafter, the shortened state flag and the reduced state flag). See below). Then, in the big hit game process in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state if the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the big hit game process in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit change pattern for the first special game in the change reduced state if the change is in the reduced change state. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time when in the fluctuation shortened state as compared with the non-variation shortened state (or more easily determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time). . After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the big hit game process, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game process, and determines the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbol, and determines the special symbol. Control information capable of specifying a variation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a variation pattern command) is stored in an output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

  In the loss game process, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol. In the out-of-game process, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect lottery based on the value of the effect lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the effect determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The main control CPU 40a determines that the production lottery has been won when the value of the production random number and the production determination value match, and has not won the production lottery when the value of the production lottery random number and the production judgment value do not match (winning). No). The main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with out-of-reach when an effect lottery is won based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information, while it determines an out-of-reach when the effect lottery is not elected. None Determine the variation pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the off-game process in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state, and when the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state. The variation pattern with outreach is determined. On the other hand, in the out-of-game process in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortened state, and when the effect lottery is not won, the first special game in the non-variation shortened state. The out-of-reach non-reach variability pattern is determined. Further, in the off-game process in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuating reduced state, and when the effect lottery is won, the off-line for the first special game in the fluctuating reduced state. The reach variation pattern is determined. On the other hand, in the out-of-game process in the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuation reduced state, and when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuation reduced state. A variation pattern without no outreach is determined. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time when in the fluctuation shortened state as compared with the non-variation shortened state (or more easily determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time). . After determining the special symbol and the fluctuation pattern in the loss game processing, the main control CPU 40a ends the loss game processing, and a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a fluctuation pattern command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation pattern. Is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start process will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a second reserved number command capable of specifying the updated second special reserved number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading out the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a deletes the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a refers to the probability state flag and determines whether the state is the high probability state. When the state is not the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery process. On the other hand, when the state is the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery process. In the drop lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as in the above-described drop lottery process in the first special symbol start process. When the falling lottery process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery process.

  In the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the big hit lottery process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, if the big hit lottery is won in the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the big hit game process. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won in the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the small hit lottery process.

  In the big hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the big hit game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the big hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines one of the third big hit symbol and the fourth big hit symbol based on the value of the symbol random number. In the big hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit variation pattern for the second special game in the non-fluctuation shortening state if it is in the non-fluctuation shortening state. On the other hand, in the big hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit change pattern for the second special game in the change shortened state if the change is in the shortened state. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time when in the fluctuation shortened state as compared with the non-variation shortened state (or more easily determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time). . After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the big hit game process, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game process, and the symbol command that can specify the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command that can specify the determined variation pattern. Is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

  In the small hit lottery process, the main control CPU 40a determines the value of the random lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information (the value of the random lottery random number used in the big hit lottery process) and the small hit determination stored in the main control ROM 40b. A small hit lottery is performed based on the value. The main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning random number matches the small hit determination value, and performs the small hit lottery. In the present embodiment, when the value of the hit lottery random number and the small hit determination value match, it is determined that the small hit lottery has been won (the small hit has been won), and when the value of the hit lottery random number does not match the small hit determination value. It is assumed that the small hit lottery has not been won (not won). Then, when the small hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery processing and executes the small hit game processing. On the other hand, when the small hit lottery is not won, that is, when the large hit lottery is not won and the small hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process, The out-of-game process is executed. In the present embodiment, the small hit lottery is performed by the main control CPU 40a performing the small hit lottery process, and the function as the small hit lottery means for performing the small hit lottery is realized.

  In the small hit game process, the main control CPU 40a determines a small hit symbol. In the small hit game process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the small hit game process, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation reduced state if the non-variation reduced state. On the other hand, in the small hit game process, the main control CPU 40a determines a small hit variation pattern for the second special game in the variation reduced state when the variation is reduced. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time when in the fluctuation shortened state as compared with the non-variation shortened state (or more easily determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time). . After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the small hit game process, the main control CPU 40a ends the small hit game process, and the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. Store the pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

  In the loss game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the loss game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the loss game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-fluctuation shortened state, and when the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-fluctuation shortened state. The variation pattern with outreach is determined. On the other hand, in the out-of-game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortened state, and when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortened state. The variation pattern without any out-of-reach reach. In the off-game process in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuating shortened state and, when winning the effect lottery, is in the fluctuating shortened state for the second special game. The reach variation pattern is determined. On the other hand, in the loss game processing in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuation reduced state, and when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a is in the fluctuation reduced state. The variation pattern without the off-reach is determined. As a result, the main control CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time when in the fluctuation shortened state as compared with the non-variation shortened state (or more easily determines a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time). . After determining the special symbol and the fluctuation pattern in the loss game processing, the main control CPU 40a ends the loss game processing, and a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a fluctuation pattern command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation pattern. Is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

  In the following description, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start process is referred to as a first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start process is defined as a second variation pattern command. It may be referred to as a pattern command. The first variation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying a variation pattern relating to the first special game. On the other hand, the second variation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying a variation pattern relating to the second special game.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process, and causes a special game to be executed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, a game end command for deriving a symbol combination based on the effect symbol, when a variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed. By the way, during the execution of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a executes the first special game that is being executed when the second special game is a big hit and the big special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b. The forcible termination is performed, and the first special symbol display section 22a displays the fixed symbol on the first special symbol display section 22a. Similarly, during the execution of the second special game, the main control CPU 40a determines that the first special game has a big hit and the first special symbol display unit 22a has the big hit symbol stopped and displayed. Is forcibly terminated, and the second symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b. Further, when the big hit symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in the special game, the main control CPU 40a sets a state of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game and control information (hereinafter, a command for waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game) Is stored in the output buffer. The waiting state for the jackpot game is a state in which the condition device is operating, and corresponds to a state in which the continuous accessory device is not operating. In addition, the state of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game is a state in which the occurrence of a big hit game is stagnant, and may be said to correspond to a time when stagnation control is performed with respect to the occurrence of a big hit game.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the prize ball has been paid out triggered by the ball entering the first start port 26. Possible control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first prize ball command) is stored in an output buffer. When the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (one ball in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the prize ball has been paid out triggered by the ball entering the second start port 27. Possible control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second prize ball command) is stored in an output buffer.

  When the detection signal is input from the first count sensor SE3, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (10 balls in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prize ball has been paid out upon the ball entering the first special winning opening 29. Specifiable control information (hereinafter, referred to as a third prize ball command) is stored in an output buffer. When the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (10 balls in the present embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prize ball has been paid out upon the ball entering the second special winning opening 31. Specifiable control information (hereinafter, referred to as a fourth prize ball command) is stored in an output buffer.

  When the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (5 balls in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When controlling the payout of the game ball triggered by the input of the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prize ball has been paid out upon entering the first general winning opening. Specifiable control information (hereinafter, referred to as a fifth prize ball command) is stored in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number (5 balls in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out. When the payout of the game ball is controlled in response to the input of the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7, the main control CPU 40a determines that the prize ball has been paid out when the ball enters the second general winning opening 35. Specifiable control information (hereinafter, referred to as a sixth prize ball command) is stored in an output buffer.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in a state of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a executes a big hit process to generate a big hit game. In the present embodiment, generating a jackpot game in response to input of a detection signal from the gate sensor SE5 corresponds to operating the accessory continuous operation device.

  In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, the big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a starts control for causing the specified type of big hit game. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a generates a big hit game by executing the big hit processing. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a jackpot game is generated after the jackpot is won. In addition, generating a big hit game is equivalent to giving a big hit game.

  In the big hit processing, the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the opening command is stored in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a counts the opening time. Further, after the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the first special winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the first special winning opening 29 when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. Then, the round game is terminated. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games defined in the big hit game is completed. The main control CPU 40a stores a round command in an output buffer every time a round game is started. When the last round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer. After storing the ending command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a counts the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit processing.

Next, the small hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a performs a small hit process after the small hit special game ends. After the small hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a performs the small hit processing regardless of whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. In the small hit processing, the main control CPU 40a starts control for generating a small hit game after the end of the small hit special game. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a generates a small hit game by executing the small hit processing. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small hit game is generated after the small hit is won. In addition, generating a small hit game is equivalent to giving a small hit game. When generating a small hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores control information indicating that a small hit game is generated (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit occurrence command) in an output buffer.

  In the case of generating a small hit game in the small hit processing, the main control CPU 40a opens the second big winning port 31 with the upper limit of 0.6 seconds, then closes the second big winning port 31 for 0.5 seconds, and thereafter , 1.2 seconds, the third actuator A3 is controlled so that the second special winning opening 31 is opened. After generating the small hitting game, the main control CPU 40a causes the second large winning opening 31 to be closed such that the first big game winning condition 31 is closed when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. 3 Control the actuator A3 and end the small hitting process. As described above, in the present embodiment, the function as the small hit game generating means for generating the small hit game is performed by the main control CPU 40a performing the small hit processing after winning the small hit lottery and ending the special game of the small hit. Is achieved.

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control RAM 40c stores information that can specify a gaming state. As described above, the information that can specify the gaming state includes the probability state flag that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state. The information that can specify the gaming state includes information that can specify which of the extended open state and the non-open extended state (hereinafter, referred to as an extended state flag). The information that can specify the gaming state includes the shortened state flag, as described above. In the present embodiment, information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, information that can specify which of the open extended state and the non-open extended state, the fluctuation shortened state Although the information that can specify which of the non-variable shortened states is separated, some or all of the information may be shared information. For example, from a single piece of information, it is either a low-probability state or a high-probability state, an open extended state or a non-open extended state, and a fluctuation shortened state or a non-fluctuation shortened state. May be configured to be specified.

  When controlling to the low probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the low probability state to the probability state flag. When a value that can specify the low probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the low probability state in the output buffer. When controlling to the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the high probability state to the probability state flag. When a value that can specify the high-probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the high-probability state in the output buffer. When controlling to the non-open extended state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-open extended state to the extended state flag. When a value that can specify the non-open extended state is set in the extended state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-open extended state in the output buffer. When controlling to the open extended state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the open extended state to the extended state flag. When a value that can specify the open extended state is set in the extended state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the open extended state in the output buffer. When controlling to the non-variable shortened state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state to the shortened state flag. When a value that can specify the non-variable shortened state is set in the shortened state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-variable shortened state in the output buffer. When controlling to the fluctuation shortening state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the fluctuation shortening state in the shortening state flag. When a value capable of specifying the fluctuation reduction state is set in the reduction state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the fluctuation reduction state in the output buffer.

  After the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the high probability state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can specify the open extended state in the extended state flag, and can specify the fluctuation shortened state. Is set to the shortened state flag. After the end of the first big hit game and the end of the third big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets the predetermined number of times, 50 times, to the remaining number of times of the special game for controlling to the open extended state. In the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, after the end of the second big hit game and the end of the fourth big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 times as a predetermined number in the main control RAM 40c as extension remaining number information.

  When the remaining extension count information stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the extension remaining count information and updates the extension remaining count information each time the special game ends. When the remaining extension count information after the update reaches 0, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. Further, when the updated remaining extension count information reaches 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value that can specify the low probability state, the main control CPU 40a can specify the non-variable shortened state. Is set in the shortened state flag. Note that the case where the updated remaining number of times information has reached 0 and the case where a value that can specify the low probability state is set in the probability state flag is defined as a predetermined number of special times after the end of the big hit game This corresponds to a case in which the player wins the drop lottery before the execution of the game ends and the value of the probability state flag is rewritten from a value that can specify the high probability state to a value that can specify the low probability state.

  On the other hand, when the updated extension remaining number information reaches 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets the shortened state flag to Value is not updated. Note that the case where the extended remaining number of times information after the update has reached 0 and the value which can specify the high probability state is set in the probability state flag is a special number of times from the end of the big hit game. This corresponds to a case where a value that can specify the high probability state is continuously set in the probability state flag without winning the falling lottery until the execution of the game is completed. In the case where the updated extension remaining number information has reached 0, and the probability state flag is set to a value that can specify the high probability state, the probability state flag has a value that can specify the high probability state, The extended state flag is a game state in which a value that can specify the non-open extended state is set, and the shortened state flag is a game state in which a value that can specify the fluctuation shortened state is set, that is, a special state. When the special state is set, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as special state information) capable of identifying the special state in the main control RAM 40c. The special state information is stored in the main control RAM 40c until the special state ends.

  When the special state information is stored in the main control RAM 40c and the probability state flag is set to a value that can specify the low probability state after the end of the special game, the main control CPU 40a sets the non-variable state. A value that can specify the shortened state is set in the shortened state flag. Note that the case where the special state information is stored in the main control RAM 40c and the case where the value that can specify the low probability state is set in the probability state flag after the end of the special game is the case where the special state is set. Corresponds to the case where the value of the probability state flag is rewritten from a value capable of specifying the high probability state to a value capable of specifying the low probability state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a special lot is selected and a drop lottery is won, the special state ends.

  By the way, when a big hit game is generated, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low probability state to the probability state flag, a value that can specify the non-open extended state to the extended state flag, and sets the non-variable shortened state to the non-open extended state. Specifiable values are set in the shortened state flags. Therefore, when a big hit game is generated in the special state, the special state ends and a big hit game is generated. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is generated in the special state, that is, when the jackpot is won in the special state, the special state ends.

Next, the ordinary symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of ordinary reserves stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding one. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated number of ordinary reservations. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores, in an output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number. Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random hit random number generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that the random number information can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

Next, the ordinary symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being performed and the normal game is not being performed, and makes a negative determination when the normal hit game is being performed or the normal game is being performed. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of ordinary reservations is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol start processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of ordinary reservations is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores an ordinary pending number command capable of specifying the updated ordinary pending number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out from the main control RAM 40c the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. When reading out the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a deletes the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal hit based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, when the main control CPU 40a is configured to be controllable into the normal hit high probability state and the normal hit low probability state, the main control CPU 40a has a higher probability of winning the normal hit in the normal hit high probability state than in the normal hit low probability state. It is good to perform a normal winning lottery so as to be higher. In the case of winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing. For example, when the main control CPU 40a is configured to be controllable into the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state, the main control CPU 40a determines a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state as compared with the non-normal shortened state (or Alternatively, it is easy to determine a short time as the fluctuation time of the normal game). Note that the main control CPU 40a may be configured to determine the fluctuation time of the normal game by determining the normal fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is determined. This normal variation pattern may be stored in the main control ROM 40b.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and, when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start processing elapses, causes the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start processing to be fixedly stopped and displayed. The display panel 22 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information capable of specifying that the execution of the normal game is started in conjunction with the start of the execution of the normal game.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
After the end of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 40a starts control for generating a normal hit game depending on whether the game is in the open extended state or the non-open extended state. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a generates a normal hit by performing the normal hit processing. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a normal hit game is generated after a normal hit is won. In addition, generating a normal hit game is equivalent to giving a normal hit game. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the open mode in the open extension state in the open extension state. Further, in the non-open extension state, the main control CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in an open manner in the non-open extension state.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal hit game is larger in the open mode in the open extended state than in the open mode in the non-open extended state. In addition, the total time during which the second starting port 27 is opened is long. Therefore, when the second starting port 27 is opened in the open mode in the open extended state, compared to when the second starting port 27 is opened in the open mode in the non-open extended state. It is easy to make a game ball enter the second starting port 27. That is, in the open extended state, the advantage relating to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extended state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a at the start of power supply will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary at the start of the power supply with the start of the power supply. After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a is output in the power-on process by the main control CPU 40a. Wait until various control information is input. The sub control CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main control CPU 40a.

  Upon input of the initial command, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect contents in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, performs startup by initialization based on the information, and starts in the initial state. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the command at the time of restoration, the sub-control CPU 41a performs activation based on the command at the time of restoration and the state designation command, and activates to the backup state. After starting in the initial state or the backup state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes according to the control information output from the main control CPU 40a.

  Further, upon input of the set value command, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command, and updates information indicating the specified value (hereinafter, referred to as a sub set value flag). The auxiliary setting value flag is stored in the auxiliary control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify the currently set value from the sub set value flag.

Next, a process related to input of a prefetch command performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When a prefetch command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores the input prefetch command in the sub control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies which of the first look-ahead command and the second look-ahead command the input look-ahead command corresponds to, and identifies the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game and the second look-ahead command. The pre-read command corresponding to the special game is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the pre-read command in the sub-control RAM 41c according to the first special hold number or the second special hold number that can be specified from the pre-read command so that the storage order of the pre-read command can be specified.

  When the first special game is over, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the pre-read command stored first in the pre-read commands corresponding to the first special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Similarly, when the second special game ends, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the pre-read command stored first in the pre-read commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, an effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an effect game and an effect accompanying the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for executing the effect game when the first variation pattern command is input in the normal low-probability state. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform control for executing the effect game even when the second variation pattern command is input in the normal low accuracy state. On the other hand, in any of the special state, the specific low-probability state, and the specific high-probability state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game when the second variation pattern command is input. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform control for executing the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input in any of the special state, the specific low-probability state, and the specific high-probability state. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect game based on the second special game when in the special state. Further, the sub control CPU 41a normally executes an effect game based on the first special game when in the low accuracy state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is being controlled, and during the execution of the special game, the effect display device 25 displays the second special game if the special game being executed is the second special game. An effect game corresponding to the special game is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game is controlled to the special state, and during the execution of the fluctuating game, the display means may execute an effect symbol game corresponding to the fluctuating game being executed.

  In performing the control for executing the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on the effect symbol finally derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern command and the symbol command. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is the big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect symbol combination of the big hit. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is the small hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect symbol combination of the small hit. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a lost symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a lost effect symbol combination. The sub-control CPU 41a may determine an outgoing effect symbol combination including the reach when performing the reach effect in the effect game by satisfying the reach condition. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied when a variation pattern with no reach is designated among the variation patterns.

  When the variation control command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The variation pattern command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an effect such as, for example, a jackpot notice effect is executed based on the change pattern identifiable from the change pattern command. Control. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a may measure a change time that can be specified from the change pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may determine and display the effect symbol combination after the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect of waiting for occurrence is executed when the command of waiting for occurrence is input. The production wait effect is executed with effect contents for prompting a game ball to enter the gate 33. The effect waiting for the occurrence is performed with the effect content that prompts the player to make a right-hand shot. As described above, the effect waiting for the occurrence is executed with the effect contents for prompting the occurrence of the big hit game.

  The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, upon input of an opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. The small hit effect in the present embodiment is a content in which the small hit symbol by the effect symbol is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25, and the display content of the effect display device 25 and the small hit game at the end of the small hit special game. The display contents of the effect display device 25 inside are the same. Therefore, even if the small hit effect is executed, it is difficult to specify that the small hit game has occurred from the display content of the effect display device 25.

Next, a state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub control RAM 41c stores information that can specify a gaming state. The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-probability state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the sub control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the open extended state and the non-open extended state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub extended state flag). . The information that can specify the game state stored in the sub control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the fluctuation shortened state and the non-fluctuation shortened state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub shortened state flag). . In the present embodiment, information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state, information that can specify which of the open extended state and the non-open extended state, the fluctuation shortened state Although the information that can specify which of the non-variable shortened states is separated, some or all of the information may be shared information. For example, from a single piece of information, it is either a low-probability state or a high-probability state, an open extended state or a non-open extended state, and a fluctuation shortened state or a non-fluctuation shortened state. May be configured to be specified.

  When the control information that can specify the low-probability state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the high-probability state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-open extension state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state to the sub extension state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the open extension state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the open extension state in the sub extension state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the non-variable shortened state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the non-variable shortened state in the sub-use shortened state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the fluctuation shortening state is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the fluctuation shortening state in the sub shortening state flag.

  When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can specify that the big hit game is being played. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command after inputting the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value which can specify that the game is not in the hit game. When the small hit occurrence command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can specify that the small hit game is being played. The sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify that a hit game is not being performed when a change pattern designation command is input after the small hit occurrence command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a refers to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to determine whether the game is a big hit game, a small hit game, or a hit game (not a big hit game, Hit or not playing). Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to set, in the hit state flag, a value that can specify that the game is in the state of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game when the command for waiting for the occurrence of a hit is input. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether it is in the state of waiting for a big hit game by referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the change of the possessed ball with respect to the game time in each game state will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a game ball enters the second starting port 27, a small hit is achieved with a high probability even if a large hit is not achieved. For this reason, if the player hits right, the game ball can enter the gate 33 and the game ball can enter the second starting port 27, so that a small hit lottery is generated and the prize ball is obtained. There is a chance to do so. However, the fluctuation time of the second special game in the non-fluctuation shortening state is significantly longer than the fluctuation time of the second special game in the fluctuation shortening state, so that the small hit game actually occurs. The time before a chance to win a prize ball will also be significantly longer. According to the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 31 is finally reached after a time of about 10 minutes has elapsed after the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 and the execution of the second special game has started. Will be released.

  When the player hits right while in the non-variable shortened state, the number of game balls consumed per unit time (number of shots of game balls) exceeds the number of game balls obtainable per unit time. . Further, in the case of right-handing, since the game ball does not enter the first starting port 26, the number of special games executed per unit predetermined time is significantly reduced. For this reason, when the vehicle is in the non-variation shortening state, a situation in which it is preferable to make a left-hand shot is provided. On the other hand, in the fluctuation reduced state, the fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the non-variation reduced state. Thereby, the number of small hits per unit time is more likely to be increased in the fluctuation shortened state than in the non-variation shortened state. For this reason, in the fluctuation shortening state, it is a situation that it is preferable to right-hand.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second starting port 27 is provided on the downstream passage 39 on the upstream side of the second big winning port 31. In the present embodiment, in the extended open state, most of the game balls entered from the entry port 39a enter the second starting port 27, and even if a small hitting game is generated, the second large prize is won. It is difficult for game balls to enter the mouth 31. In particular, even when the second start-up port 27 is closed, the first protrusion 38a lowers the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 39, so that the second start-up port 27 is closed. Even if the game ball enters the entrance 39a, the possibility of entering the second starting port 27 increases. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the non-open extended state, compared to the open extended state, the game balls entered from the entrance 39a without entering the second starting port 27 without entering the second starting port 27. It is easy for the number of game balls to enter the two-prize winning opening 31 to increase. In particular, even if the second special winning opening 31 was closed, the second protrusion 38b did not allow the game ball flowing down the flow passage 39 to flow down, so that the ball did not enter the second starting opening 27. The possibility that the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 increases.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of times of small hits per unit time when controlled in the special state (high probability state, fluctuation shortening state, non-open extension state) is increased. As the number increases, the number of game balls that can be obtained per unit of predetermined time becomes larger than the number of game balls consumed per unit of predetermined time. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to the special state, if the player hits the right, even if the big hit game does not occur, the game ball (holding ball) possessed by the occurrence of the small hit game is obtained. It is possible to increase. That is, the special state is more advantageous than the specific high-accuracy state (high-probability state, fluctuating time reduction state, open extension state). In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when at least the non-open extended state and the fluctuation shortening state are controlled, the small hitting game is at least compared to when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the open extended state and the fluctuation shortening state. It has a high advantage when it is created. In the present embodiment, when at least the non-open extended state and the fluctuation shortening state are controlled, the number of game balls that can be acquired is larger than the number of game balls fired per unit predetermined time, so that a small hitting game is achieved. It can be said that the advantage when generated is high.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to be in a normally low-probability state (low-probability state, non-fluctuation shortened state, non-open extended state), it is preferable to make a left-hand drive, so it is assumed that a left-hand drive is performed. . However, when the game is normally controlled to be in a low-accuracy state, even if the player hits left, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to a specific low-probability state (low-probability state, fluctuation-shortened state, open-extended state) or a specific high-accuracy state (high-probability state, fluctuation-shortened state, open-extended state). Is preferably right-handed, so it is assumed that right-handed. However, when the game is controlled to the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, even if the player strikes right, the number of possessed balls cannot be increased, and the number of possessed balls decreases as the game is continued. However, when the game is controlled to the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, the game ball can be easily hit into the second starting port 27 by right-handing. As compared with the case where the game is continued, the decrease in the possessed ball when continuing the game is suppressed.

  On the other hand, if the vehicle is controlled to a special state (high probability state, fluctuation shortening state, non-open extension state), it is preferable to make a right-handed operation, and it is assumed that the vehicle makes a right-handed operation. When controlled to the special state, by hitting right, a small hit game is generated per unit of predetermined time, and there are many chances that a game ball can be thrown into the second big winning opening 31. Therefore, the number of possessed balls can be increased, and the number of possessed balls increases as the game is continued. Thus, in the present embodiment, in the special state, the number of winnings per small time per unit time increases, so that the number of possessed balls can be increased. In this manner, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of winning balls per unit time increases and the number of balls held can be increased. In the special state according to the present embodiment, the state is controlled to the high probability state (probability variation state), the state is controlled to the non-open extended state (first open / close state), and the number of balls held can be increased.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the special state, it is possible to expect a big hit and to expect a longer period of control in the special state. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special state is ended if the player selects the falling lottery while being controlled to the special state. Can be expected to be longer.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 1500 between the time when the special state is controlled and the time when the special state ends. Incidentally, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first big hit game is generated and the second big hit game is generated, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 700 during the big hit game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the third big hit game is generated and the fourth big hit game is generated, the number of balls held can be increased by an average of 1,000 during the big hit game. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the expected value related to the increase in the possessed ball is higher in the period from the start of the special state until the end of the special state than in the single jackpot game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the expectation value regarding the increase of the possessed ball is higher in one third big hit game or fourth big hit game than in one first big hit game or second big hit game.

Next, based on FIG. 8 (a) and FIG. 8 (b), the gaming properties of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to be in the extended open state with the upper limit after the end of the first big hit game or the end of the third big hit game until the end of the 50 variable games. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the first big hit game or the end of the third big hit game and until the end of the 50 variable games, if the big hit lottery is won, the special state is controlled. There is no jackpot game. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the first big hit game or the end of the third big hit game and until the end of the 50 variable games, the player won the falling lottery without winning the big hit lottery. In this case, when the fluctuating game is completed 50 times after the end of the first big hit game or after the end of the third big hit game, the state is not controlled to the special state but is controlled to the normal low accuracy state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the period from the end of the first big hit game or the end of the third big hit game to the end of the 50 changing games, the big hit lottery is performed. In the case where the winning is not performed and the drop lottery is not won, the special state is controlled when the fluctuating game is completed 50 times after the end of the first big hit game or after the end of the third big hit game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the special state, if the jackpot is won, the special state ends and a big hit game is generated. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special state is controlled, and the winning lottery is won, the special state ends, and a big hit game is not generated, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is normally controlled to the low accuracy state. By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game in which the special lottery is won while the big lottery is won while the special game is executed in the special state, the special state ends but the big hit game is generated. Become.

  Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the second big hit game or the end of the fourth big hit game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to be in the extended open state with an upper limit of up to 100 variable games being ended. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game is completed and until 100 variable games are ended, if the big hit lottery is won, the special state is controlled. There is no jackpot game. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the second big hit game or the end of the fourth big hit game and until the end of the 100 variable games, the winning lottery was won without winning the big hit lottery. In this case, when 100 fluctuating games are completed after the end of the second big hit game or after the end of the fourth big hit game, the state is not controlled to the special state but is usually controlled to the low accuracy state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the second big hit game or the end of the fourth big hit game and until the end of the 100 fluctuation games, the big hit lottery is performed. If the winning is not performed and the falling lottery is not won, the special state is controlled after the end of the second big hit game or after the end of the fourth big hit game and after 50 fluctuating games are finished. Also, similarly to after the end of the first big hit game and after the end of the third big hit game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the special state, and when the big hit lottery is won, the special state ends and the big hit is finished. A game is created. In the same manner as after the end of the first big hit game and the end of the third big hit game, after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the special state, and the special state is ended when the falling lottery is won, the special state is ended. Normally, the game is controlled to be in a low-accuracy state without a game occurring.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the first big hit game or the third big hit game is ended, the falling lottery is not won and the big hit lottery is won until the end of the 50 variable games. If not, it is controlled to a special state. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game is ended, the falling lottery must not be won and the big hit lottery must be won until 100 variable games are ended. If so, it is controlled to a special state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the first big hit game or the third big hit game ends, and after the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 falls until it is controlled to the special state. The period in which you must continue to win the lottery and continue to win the jackpot is different. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the difficulty of being controlled to the special state differs between after the first big hit game or the third big hit game ends and after the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game ends. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the first big hit game or the third big hit game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 falls before being controlled to the special state as compared to after the end of the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game. There is a short period of time during which the player must keep winning in the lottery and also keep winning in the jackpot lottery. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the difficulty of being controlled to the special state after the end of the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game is lower than that after the end of the second jackpot game or the fourth jackpot game (that is, the special jackpot game). Easy to control the state).

  Note that, regardless of whether the first big hit game or the third big hit game is finished or the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game is finished, the big hit lottery when controlled to the high probability state is performed. The winning probability is the same. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game is controlled to the high probability state and the predetermined number of times is 50, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is when the game is controlled to the high probability state. This is the same as the probability of winning the jackpot lottery when the predetermined number is 100 times. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the big hit in the big hit lottery when the predetermined number of times is the first number when the state is controlled to the probability changing state is controlled to the probability changing state. At this time, when the predetermined number is the second number, it is the same as the probability of winning the big hit in the big hit lottery.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even after the special state is controlled, even if the jackpot is not won, the special state ends if the falling lottery is won. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the period controlled in the special state does not become longer unless the jackpot lottery is continuously not won in the high probability state and the non-winning lottery is not continued in the falling down lottery. . In such a pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to the special state, it is possible to win both the drop lottery and the jackpot lottery while expecting to win the jackpot lottery as long as it wins the fall lottery. It can be expected that the number of holding balls can be increased by extending the period in which the ball is controlled to the special state.

  It should be noted that, after the first big hit game or the third big hit game is completed, the special state is controlled after the fluctuating game is executed 50 times without winning the falling lottery, and the second big hit game or the fourth big hit game is controlled. In the case where the game is controlled to the special state after the fluctuating game is executed 50 times without winning the falling lottery after the end of the game, the probability of winning the falling lottery in the special state is the same. For this reason, after the big hit game is completed, the game is controlled to the high probability state and then continuously controlled to the high probability state. At the same time, the number of variable games executed without occurrence of the big hit game reaches 50 and the special state is reached. After being controlled, the probability of winning the falling lottery is controlled after the big hit game is over to the high probability state, and then continuously controlled to the high probability state. It is the same as the probability of winning the falling lottery after the number of times reaches 100 and the state is controlled to the special state. As described above, after the big hit game is ended, the game is controlled to the probability changing state and then continuously controlled to the probability changing state, and the number of the changing games executed without the occurrence of the big hit game reaches the first number and the special game is executed. After being controlled to the state, the probability that the lottery result of the predetermined lottery becomes the specific result is controlled to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the big hit game, then continuously controlled to the probability fluctuation state, and the big hit game is generated. After the number of times of the variable game executed without reaching the second number and the state is controlled to the special state, the probability that the lottery result of the predetermined lottery becomes the specific result is the same.

  Next, based on FIG. 4 (a) and FIG. 4 (b), the winning probability of the jackpot lottery (the probability of being a big hit in the jackpot lottery) and the winning probability of the falling lottery (the lottery result of the falling lottery becomes the specific result. The relationship between (probability) and the predetermined number of times will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, in the present embodiment, “the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the falling lottery is a unit fraction” in the following description is about “585 .1 ". In the present embodiment, the first set value is set as “the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the low probability state is the unit fraction” in the following description. The time is about "319.7", and the time when the second set value is set is about "318.1". Further, in the present embodiment, the first set value is set as “the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the high probability state is the unit fraction” in the following description. The time is about "318.1", and the time when the second set value is set is about "316.6". By the way, in the present embodiment, “the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the small hit lottery is set as a unit fraction” is approximately “1.4”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set to the unit fraction is larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the high probability state is controlled is set to the unit fraction. large. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the falling lottery is set to the unit fraction is the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the low probability state is controlled is set to the unit fraction. Greater than. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the falling lottery is set to the unit fraction is larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is set to the unit fraction. As described above, in the present embodiment, the value of the denominator in the case where the probability that the lottery result of the drop lottery is the specific result is set as the unit fraction is the probability that the big hit in the big hit lottery when the probability variation state is controlled. Is larger than the value of the denominator in the case where is a unit fraction. Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the denominator in the case where the probability that the lottery result of the drop lottery is a specific result is set as a unit fraction, is the unit of the probability of the big hit in the big hit lottery when not controlled to the probability variation state. It is larger than the value of the denominator when it is a fraction.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the drop lottery is a unit fraction is controlled to the high probability state, regardless of which setting value is set as the setting value. Is larger than the denominator in the case where the winning probability of the jackpot lottery at the time of presence is a unit fraction. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the drop lottery is set to the unit fraction is controlled to the low probability state, regardless of which setting value is set as the setting value. Is larger than the denominator in the case where the winning probability of the jackpot lottery at the time of presence is a unit fraction. As described above, in the present embodiment, regardless of which of the first setting information and the second setting information is set, the probability that the lottery result of the predetermined lottery of the falling lottery is the specific result is defined as a unit. The value of the denominator in the case of a fraction is larger than the value of the denominator in the case where the probability of a jackpot in a jackpot lottery when the unit is controlled to the probability variation state is larger than the value of the denominator, and is controlled to the probability variation state. It is larger than the value of the denominator when the probability of a big hit in the big hit lottery when it is not set is a unit fraction.

  The predetermined number of times “50 times” and “100 times” in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the drop lottery is a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times “50 times” and “100 times” in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are smaller than the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the state is controlled to the high probability state is a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times “50 times” and “100 times” in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are smaller than the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the low probability state is controlled is set as the unit fraction. As described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is smaller than the value of the denominator in the case where the probability that the lottery result of the predetermined lottery is a specific result is the unit fraction. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number is smaller than the value of the denominator in the case where the probability of a big hit in the big hit lottery when being controlled to the probability fluctuating state is a unit fraction, and is controlled to the probability fluctuating state. The denominator is smaller than the denominator when the probability of a jackpot in a jackpot lottery when there is not is a unit fraction.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the predetermined number of times is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the drop lottery is a unit fraction, regardless of which setting value is set as the setting value. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the predetermined number of times is determined by setting the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the high probability state to the unit fraction, regardless of which setting value is set as the setting value. If less than the denominator. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the predetermined number of times is determined based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the low probability state is controlled, regardless of which setting value is set as the set value. If less than the denominator. As described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times, regardless of which of the first setting information and the second setting information is set, is determined by the big hit lottery when the probability variation state is controlled. Is smaller than the value of the denominator when the probability of becoming a unit fraction is used. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times becomes a big hit in a big hit lottery when the probability setting state is not controlled regardless of which of the first setting information and the second setting information is set. It is smaller than the value of the denominator when the probability is a unit fraction.

Next, a description will be given of an effect performed when the state is controlled to the special state.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to control the effect mode when controlled to a special state. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect modes that can be controlled when being controlled to the special state. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect modes that can be controlled when being controlled to the special state include a mountain mode in which various effects with a mountain motif are executed and various effects with a sea motif. There is a sea mode, which is performed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when being controlled to the special state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one of a plurality of types of effect modes.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when controlled in the mountain mode (while staying in the mountain mode), the effect display device 25 displays a background image with a mountain motif. In addition, when staying in the mountain mode, the effect display device 25 executes various effects such as a notice effect with a mountain as a motif. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, when controlled in the sea mode (while staying in the sea mode), the effect display device 25 displays a background image with a sea motif. In addition, when staying in the sea mode, the effect display device 25 executes various effects such as a notice effect with the sea as a motif.

  The effect mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays when it is controlled to the special state is configured to be changeable by operating the operation button BT. For example, if the operation button BT is operated while in the mountain mode while being controlled to the special state, the effect mode during the stay may be switched from the mountain mode to the sea mode. On the other hand, if the operation button BT is operated while in the special mode and while in the sea mode, the effect mode during the stay may be switched from the sea mode to the mountain mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect mode in the special state is configured to be changeable upon operation of the operation unit.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game is suspended when the special state is controlled, the suspended image H is displayed on the effect display device 25. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special state is controlled, if the second special holding number is “1”, the holding image H1 of the holding images H1 to H4 classified as the holding image H is It is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special state is controlled, if the second special holding number is “2”, the holding images H1 and H2 among the holding images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special state is controlled, if the second special holding number is “3”, the holding images H1 to H3 among the holding images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special state is controlled, the reserved images H1 to H4 are displayed on the effect display device 25 when the second special reserved number is “4”.

  The reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H1 is a reserved image H corresponding to the first (earliest) second special game whose execution is suspended first among the second special games whose execution is suspended. The reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H2 is the reserved image H corresponding to the second oldest special game whose execution has been suspended among the second special games whose execution has been suspended. Similarly, the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H3 is a reserved image H corresponding to the third oldest special game whose execution has been suspended among the second special games whose execution has been suspended. The reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H4 is a reserved image H corresponding to the fourth oldest (last) reserved special game of the second special game whose execution is suspended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game being executed is completed, the display of the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H1 is terminated, and the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H2 is displayed. This is displayed as the reserved image H1. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game being executed ends, the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H3 is displayed as the reserved image H2, and the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H4 is displayed. H is displayed as the reserved image H3. Thus, the reserved images H displayed as the reserved images H1 to H4 are shifted and displayed according to the execution of the second special game.

  When the execution of the first special game is suspended when the special state is controlled, an image similar to the reserved image H is displayed on the effect display device 25 according to the first special reserved number. You may comprise. Further, for example, when the control is performed in the normal low-probability state, which is not the special state, and the execution of the first special game is suspended, the reserved image H is displayed in the effect display device 25 in accordance with the first special reserved number. May be displayed. At this time, even if the execution of the second special game is suspended, the reserved image H may not be displayed on the effect display device 25 in accordance with the second special reserved number.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays a first reserved number image HS1 to which a numerical value capable of specifying the first special reserved number is attached. The first reserved number image HS1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 even if the first special reserved number is zero. Further, the first hold number image HS1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 regardless of the gaming state. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 displays the second reserved number image HS2 to which a numerical value capable of specifying the second special reserved number is attached. The second reserved number image HS2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 even if the second special reserved number is 0. In addition, the second hold number image HS2 is displayed on the effect display device 25 regardless of the gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, when the first special reservation number is “2” and the second special reservation number is “4”, the first reservation number image HS1 with “2” and “ The second hold number image HS2 with “4” is displayed on the effect display device 25.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when the special state is controlled includes a prize ball effect relating to payout of a prize ball. In the effect display device 25, when a special state is controlled and a game ball enters the second big winning opening 31, a prize ball effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the display means, when the game state is controlled to the special state, and the game ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hit game, the game ball is transferred to the special ball entry means. Is entered, a prize ball effect regarding payout of the prize ball is executed. When the prize ball effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the acquired number image G10 imitating the character of “+10”. The acquired number image G10 is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 3 seconds). Also, even when the acquired number image G10 is already displayed on the effect display device 25, if a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 and a prize ball is paid out, the effect display device 25 is displayed. , The acquired number image G10 is further displayed. That is, the effect display device 25 is configured to be able to display a plurality of acquired number images G10. The acquired number image G10 in the present embodiment corresponds to an image capable of specifying the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31. That is, the character “+10” corresponds to character information that can specify that ten game balls have been paid out (given) as prize balls.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is controlled to the special state and the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31, the prize ball effect is executed. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prize ball effect is performed, the special ball is controlled to the special state, and the game ball is transferred to the second big winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hitting game. Can be identified as having entered the ball. Therefore, the prize ball effect in the present embodiment notifies that a game ball has entered the special ball entry means in which a game ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of a small hit game during the occurrence of the small hit game. It can also be said that this is equivalent to the special entry notification production. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special ball entry notification effect is also used as the prize ball effect related to the payout of the prize ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect performed by the effect display device 25 when the special state is controlled includes a target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state. There is an acquisition number display effect that indicates the number of acquired prize balls. In the present embodiment, the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball out of the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state is a game ball to the second big winning opening 31 after being controlled to the special state. This is equivalent to the total number of prize balls paid out upon entry of the ball. In the acquired number display effect, the acquired number image KG including the number indicating the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state is displayed on the effect display device 25. Executed in For example, the acquired number image KG including the number and character “420 acquired” shown in FIG. 9A is the acquired number of awarded balls including the target awarded ball among the awarded balls awarded after being controlled to the special state. Is "420".

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a display effect performed by the effect display device 25 when controlled to the special state includes an appearance effect as a setting suggestion effect. The appearance effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is executed every time the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the specific state reaches a multiple of the specific number. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, each time the total number of prize balls paid out upon entry of a game ball into the second special winning opening 31 reaches a multiple of a specific number after being controlled to the special state. Then, an appearance effect is executed by the effect display device 25. The specific number in the present embodiment is “1000”, and multiples of the specific number are, for example, “1000”, “2000”, and “3000”.

  Further, the appearance effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is executed over a predetermined effect period. For example, the predetermined effect period in which the appearance effect is executed may be determined by the number of times the special game is executed, the number of times the small hit game is generated, or the time. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when the appearance effect is being executed, when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the execution of the appearance effect ends with the execution of the reach effect. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the appearance effect, the execution of the appearance effect ends and the execution of the reach effect starts at the timing when the execution of the reach effect is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect ends with the execution of the reach in the effect symbol game.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, when the appearance effect is executed, an image simulating a character (in FIG. 9C, an image simulating a cat) is displayed on the effect display device 25. . In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches a multiple of a specific number, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the special state. A specific notification effect for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the awarded spheres provided has reached a multiple of the specific number is executed. For example, when the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches “1000” as a multiple of the specific number, the specific notification effect is executed. In this case, the effect display device 25 displays a specific notification image TH including the characters of “achievement of 1,000”. Incidentally, for example, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches “2000” as a multiple of the specific number, the specific notification effect is generated. When executed, the specific notification image TH including the characters “achieved 2,000” is displayed on the effect display device 25. The specific notification image TH is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 5 seconds).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the execution of the specific notification effect is started, the execution of the appearance effect is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches a multiple of the specific number, the special state is controlled. After the effect for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls provided from has reached a multiple of the specific number is executed, a setting suggestion effect is executed.

  In addition, the appearance effects include a plurality of types of effect contents. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of image imitating the character displayed on the effect display device 25 when the appearance effect is executed differs depending on the effect contents of the appearance effect. Specifically, the effect content of the appearance effect includes an effect content displaying an image imitating the first character, an effect content displaying an image imitating the second character, and an image imitating the third character. There are production contents to be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the effect contents of the appearance effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the selection ratio is different depending on the set value. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation that a set value with a high advantage is set, that is, the high degree of expectation differs depending on the effect content of the appearance effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, an appearance effect is displayed in an effect content in which an image imitating the second character or the third character is displayed, rather than an appearance effect performed in an effect content in which an image imitating the first character is displayed. When executed, the effect content of the appearance effect is selected such that the high setting expectation degree is higher. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an appearance effect is executed with an effect content in which an image imitating a third character is displayed, rather than an appearance effect in an effect content in which an image imitating a second character is displayed. In such a case, the effect content of the appearance effect is selected such that the high setting expectation degree is higher. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first set value is set as the set value and when the second set value is set, the selection ratio of the effect contents of the appearance effect is different, and the effect content of the appearance effect is different. Depends on the degree of high setting expectation. That is, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect differs between when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when controlled to the special state includes a premium background effect as a special display effect. The premier background effect is a display effect different from the appearance effect as a setting suggestion effect. The premier background effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is executed when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the total number of prize balls paid out upon entering a game ball into the second special winning opening 31 after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number, The premiere background effect is executed by the effect display device 25. The predetermined number in the present embodiment is a multiple of “1500” (eg, 1500, 3000, 4500). As described above, the value to be the predetermined number includes any one of the multiples of the value to be the specific number (for example, 3000). That is, the predetermined number in the present embodiment includes any one of multiples of the specific number. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number and has reached a multiple of a specific number. In this case, a premiere background effect is executed and an appearance effect is executed.

  The premier background effect is executed over a predetermined effect period. For example, the predetermined effect period in which the premier background effect is executed may be determined by the number of times the special game is executed, the number of times the small hit game is generated, or the time. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when the premium background effect is being executed, if the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the execution of the premium background effect ends with the execution of the reach effect. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the premier background effect, the execution of the premier background effect ends at the timing when the execution of the reach effect starts, and the execution of the reach effect starts. As described above, in the present embodiment, during execution of the special display effect, the special display effect ends with the execution of the reach in the effect symbol game.

  As shown in FIG. 9D, when the premier background effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays a background image with a space as a motif. As described above, in the present embodiment, the premier background effect as the special display effect is obtained by displaying the background image (special background image) with the motif of the universe as the background image on the effect display device 25 as the display unit. Be executed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled in the special state reaches a predetermined number, the award is provided after being controlled in the special state. A predetermined notification effect (notification effect) for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the obtained prize balls has reached a predetermined number is executed. For example, when the predetermined notification effect is executed when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls provided after being controlled to the special state reaches “1500” as the predetermined number. On the effect display device 25, a predetermined notification image SH including the characters "1,500 achieved" is displayed. By the way, for example, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches the predetermined number “4500”, the predetermined notification effect is executed. In this case, the effect display device 25 displays the predetermined notification image SH including the characters “achieve 4,500”. The predetermined notification image SH is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 5 seconds).

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number and has reached a multiple of a specific number. In this case, although the predetermined notification image SH is displayed and the predetermined notification effect is executed, the specific notification image TH is not displayed, and the predetermined notification effect also serves as the specific notification effect. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number and has reached a multiple of a specific number. In this case, although the specific notification image TH is not displayed, the predetermined notification image SH is displayed. By displaying the predetermined notification image SH in this manner, in the present embodiment, the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state is substantially specified. It is reported that a multiple of the number has been reached. In the present embodiment, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball out of the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state is a predetermined number and reaches a multiple of a specific number. Alternatively, the specific notification image SH may not be displayed, and the specific notification image TH may be displayed to execute the specific notification effect, and the specific notification effect may also serve as the predetermined notification effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the execution of the predetermined notification effect is started, the execution of the premier background effect is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number, the award is performed after being controlled to the special state. After the notification effect for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls reached reaches a predetermined number, a special display effect is executed.

  The premier background effect as a special display effect has a plurality of types of effect contents. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the premier background effect is executed differs depending on the effect contents of the premier background effect. Specifically, the content of the premier background production includes a production content in which a background image with the number of planets “0” is displayed, a production content in which a background image with the number of planets “1” is displayed, There is an effect content in which a background image with the number of “3” is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the selection content of the premier background effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 varies depending on the set value. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of expectation that a setting value having a high degree of advantage is set, that is, the high degree of expectation differs depending on the content of the premier background effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a background image with the number of planets “1” or “3” is displayed rather than performing a premier background effect with the effect of displaying a background image with the number of planets “0”. In the case where the premiere background effect is executed with the effect contents, the effect contents of the premier background effect are selected such that the high setting expectation degree becomes higher. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect in which the background image in which the number of planets is “3” is displayed, rather than the premier background effect in which the background image in which the number of planets is “1” is displayed. When the premier background effect is executed with the content, the effect content of the premier background effect is selected such that the high setting expectation degree is higher. For example, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first set value is set as the set value and when the second set value is set, the selection ratio of the content of the premium background effect is different, and the premium background effect is not selected. The degree of high setting expectation differs depending on the production contents. That is, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the effect contents of the special display effect is different between when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even when being controlled to the special state, the change of the effect mode in the special state is restricted by the operation of the operation button BT during the execution of the premier background effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the change of the effect mode by the operation of the operation means is restricted while the special display effect is being performed while the special display effect is being controlled.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when being controlled to the special state, there is a special game that is a big hit among the special games whose execution is suspended. There is an on-hold jackpot notification effect that can be executed in the case. As described above, the display effect according to the present embodiment is performed when the special state is controlled, and when there is a fluctuating game that is a big hit in the fluctuating game whose execution is suspended. There is an on-hold jackpot notification effect that can be executed. In the present embodiment, the retained jackpot notification effect is executed only for the second special game of the first special game and the second special game. In the case of being controlled to the special state, the on-hold big hit notification effect may be executed when a game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. As described above, in the holding big hit notification effect in the present embodiment, during the occurrence of the small hit game, the game ball enters the special ball entry means in which the ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hit game. It is executed at the opportunity.

  The reserved jackpot notification effect is executed by executing the effect mode of the prize ball effect in a special mode different from the normal mode. As illustrated in FIG. 9A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prize ball effect is performed in the normal mode, the acquired number image G10 imitating the character “+10” is displayed on the effect display device 25.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prize ball effect is executed in a special mode, the acquired number image G10a imitating the character of “+ victory” is displayed on the effect display device 25. Is done. The acquired number image G10a is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 3 seconds). In the present embodiment, the time during which the acquired number image G10a is displayed (the execution time of the on-hold jackpot notification effect) is the same as the time during which the acquired number image G10 is displayed (the execution time of the award ball effect).

  By the way, for example, when there is only one special game that becomes a big hit among the special games whose execution is held, and the held jackpot notification effect is executed twice, the execution is held. There is a risk of misunderstanding that there are two special games that will be a big hit in the special games being played. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when there is a special game that is a big hit among the special games whose execution is being held, the held big hit notification effect for the special game is executed a plurality of times. There is no. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the misunderstanding of the number of special games that will be big hits among the special games whose execution is suspended. Furthermore, if there is only one special game that becomes a big hit in the special game whose execution is suspended, the special jackpot notification production in the reservation is executed only once, so that the degree of attention to the production mode of the prize ball production is reduced. It is possible to increase the interest and interest.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when being controlled to the special state, there is a special game which is a small hit among special games whose execution is suspended. There is a small hit notification on hold that can be executed when there is As described above, the display effect according to the present embodiment is performed when the special state is being controlled, and when there is a variable game that is a small hit in the variable game whose execution is suspended. There is an on-hold small hit notification effect that can be executed. In this embodiment, the on-hold small hit notification effect is executed only for the second special game of the first special game and the second special game. In the case of being controlled to the special state, the on-hold small hit notification effect may be executed when a game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. As described above, the small hit informing notification production effect in the present embodiment is such that during the occurrence of the small hit game, the game ball enters the special ball entry means in which the ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hit game. It will be executed when you do.

  The in-hold small hit notification effect is executed by executing the effect mode of the prize ball effect in a special mode different from the normal mode. As illustrated in FIG. 11B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prize ball effect is performed in a special mode, for example, the acquired number image G10b imitating the character “+ addition” is displayed on the effect display device 25. Is done. The acquired number image G10b is displayed on the effect display device 25 for a predetermined effect time (for example, 3 seconds). In the present embodiment, the time during which the acquired number image G10b is displayed (the execution time of the on-hold small hit notification effect) is the same as the time during which the acquired number image G10 is displayed (the execution time of the prize ball effect). Further, in the present embodiment, the time during which the acquired number image G10b is displayed (the execution time of the on-hold small hit notification effect) is the same as the time on which the acquired number image G10a is displayed (the on-hold big hit notification effect execution time). It is.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, there are a plurality of types of effect modes classified as special modes among the effect modes of the prize ball effect. In other words, there are a plurality of types of production modes of the small hit notification production on hold.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, in the production mode of the small in-hold notification notification production, the winning ball production is performed in a special mode in which the acquired number image G10b imitating the character of “+ addition” is displayed. There is an effect mode (hereinafter, referred to as a first special mode). In addition, in the production mode of the in-hold small hit notification production, the production mode in which the prize ball production is executed in a special mode in which the acquired number image G10b imitating the character of “+ addition” is displayed (hereinafter, a second special mode) Shown). The production mode of the on-hold small hit notification production is a production mode in which the prize ball production is executed in a special mode in which the acquired number image G10b imitating the character of “+ extraordinary” is displayed (hereinafter, a third special mode). Shown). In addition, the production mode of the on-hold small hit notification production includes a production mode in which the prize-ball production is performed in a special mode in which the acquired number image G10b imitating the character of “+ large board behavior” is displayed (hereinafter, a fourth special mode). This is shown as an embodiment).

  In the production mode of the small hit notification in-reservation production, conditions (execution conditions) that can be executed are different. More specifically, the holding small hit notification effect in the first special mode is performed when the second special game to be executed next is a special game in which a small hit is made (in FIG. 12, the next special game is called a small hit). Shown). In the second special mode, the on-hold small hit notification effect is performed when there are two or more second special games that are small hits among the special games whose executions are on hold (in FIG. Is expressed as 2 or more). In the third special mode, the on-hold small hit notification effect is performed when there are three or more second special games that are small hits in the special games whose execution is held (in FIG. Is expressed as 3 or more). In the fourth special mode, the on-hold small hit notification effect is performed when there are four or more second special games that are small hits among the special games whose execution is on hold (in FIG. 12, the on-hold small hits). (Expression 4)). That is, the small hit in-hold notification effect in the fourth special mode can be executed when all of the second special games whose execution is held are small hits.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of small hit special games existing in the second special game whose execution is suspended is different, the production mode of the reserved small hit notification production may be different. is there. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the production mode of the on-hold small hit notification effect, the number of special games with small hits among the second special games whose execution is suspended is the first number (for example, 2). There may be a difference between the time and the second number (for example, 4) different from the first number in the second special game whose execution is suspended and the number of the special games with a small hit is different from the first number. That is, in the present embodiment, the production mode of the on-hold small hit notification effect is such that when the number of variable games with small hits among the variable games whose execution is suspended is the first number, the execution is suspended. The difference is that the number of small hit games in the present variable game is a second number different from the first number.

  In addition, the holding small hit notification effect in the first special mode and the holding small hit notification effect in the fourth special mode are executed when the second special game to be executed next is the special game in which the small hit occurs. This corresponds to a possible on-hold small hit notification effect. On the other hand, the holding small hit notification effect in the second special mode and the holding small hit notification effect in the third special mode can be executed even when the second special game executed next does not become the small hit. This is equivalent to a small on-hold hit notification effect. Therefore, the production mode of the on-hold small hit notification effect is a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is a small game and a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is not small. Is different. In other words, in the present embodiment, the production mode of the on-hold small hit notification effect is a variation game in which the next variable game to be executed is a small hit and a variation in which the next variable game to be executed is not a small hit. The game is different from the game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the display effect executed by the effect display device 25 when the special state is controlled, the execution of the special game targeted for the special game whose execution is suspended is started. There is a pending announcement effect as an advance effect that can be executed before the execution. The hold announcement effect as the preliminary effect corresponds to a display effect that can be executed before the execution of the target variable game is started for the variable game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the hold announcement effect is executed only for the second special game out of the first special game and the second special game.

  The suspension notice effect is executed by changing the display mode of the suspension image H. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold image H corresponding to the second special game that is not the target of the hold announcement effect is displayed in a normal display mode with a white motif. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the hold image H corresponding to the second special game targeted for the hold notice effect is displayed in a notice display mode using a motif other than white. The preview display mode in the present embodiment includes a first preview display mode using a blue motif, a second preview display mode using a green motif, and a third preview display mode using a red motif. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is executed, in the order of the first notice display mode <the second notice display mode <the third notice display mode, the special game targeted for the hold notice effect is a big hit. Expectation to be higher.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold announcement effect is executed during the control in the special state, even if the small hit game occurs, the hold announcement effect continues during the occurrence of the small hit game. Is executed. For example, in the special state, the execution of the hold announcement effect for the second special game to be executed for the third time in the future has been started, and the execution is performed immediately before the second special game to be executed for the third time in the future. It is assumed that the second special game to be executed for the second time in the future is a special game with a small hit. In this case, the third special game is continuously executed from the execution of the second special game executed for the second time to the small hit game generated after the completion of the second special game executed for the second time. Is held for the second special game to be executed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the special state, the specific variable game executed immediately before the variable game targeted for the pre-production is a variable game that wins a small hit by a small hit lottery, and When the pre-production is performed during the execution of the specific fluctuation game, the pre-production is continuously performed from the execution of the specific fluctuation game to the occurrence of the small hit game that occurs after the end of the specific fluctuation game. Is done.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the hold notice effect is being executed, the notice display mode changes when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game, There is a case where the production mode of the hold announcement production changes. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the type of the notice display mode may be promoted when a game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. For example, in the case where a hold notice effect in which the hold image H is displayed in the first notice display mode is executed, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 during occurrence of a small hit game, In some cases, the first advance display mode is promoted to the second advance display mode or the third advance display mode. In addition, for example, when a hold notice effect in which the hold image H is displayed in the first notice display mode is executed, it is triggered when a game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during occurrence of a small hit game. In some cases, the first advance display mode is promoted to the second advance display mode or the third advance display mode. In addition, in the case where a hold notice effect in which the hold image H is displayed in the second notice display mode is being executed, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 during occurrence of a small hit game, In some cases, the status may be promoted from the second advance display mode to the third advance display mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special ball entry means in which the graceful game ball is allowed to enter during the occurrence of the small hitting game and the small hitting game during the execution of the preparatory effect. There is a case where the production mode of the pre-production is changed when the game ball enters.

Here, the control related to the execution of the effect in the special state will be described.
In the special state, when the pre-read command corresponding to the second special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to the display of the hold image H. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a pre-read command that can specify that the winning in the drop lottery is to be stored is stored in the pre-read commands already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the pre-read commands SC3, SC4, SC7, SC8, and SC among the pre-read commands corresponding to the first special game and the pre-read commands corresponding to the second special game already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. It is determined whether there is any prefetch command in SC11. If a pre-read command that can specify that the player will win the falling lottery is stored in the pre-read commands already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a performs pre-read corresponding to the input second special game. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the reserved image H in the normal display mode is displayed according to the second special reserved number that can be specified from the command. For example, when the second special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game is “3”, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the hold image H in the normal display mode as the hold image H3. The effect display device 25 is controlled as described above.

  If the pre-reading command already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c does not store a pre-reading command that can specify that the winning in the drop lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the pre-reading already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. It is determined whether a pre-reading command that can specify that the jackpot is won is stored in the command. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a includes the pre-read commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6 among the pre-read commands corresponding to the first special game and the pre-read commands corresponding to the second special game already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. It is determined whether any of these prefetch commands exists. When the pre-read command that can specify that the big hit is won is stored in the pre-read command already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the pre-read corresponding to the input second special game. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the reserved image H in the normal display mode is displayed according to the second special reserved number that can be specified from the command.

  On the other hand, when the pre-read command that can specify that the winning in the drop lottery is not stored in the pre-read commands already stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to the execution of the hold announcement effect. . In the processing related to the execution of the hold announcement effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the input look-ahead command corresponding to the input second special game is the look-ahead command to be subjected to the hold advance effect. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game is any of the prefetch commands SC1, SC2, SC5, SC6, and SC9. If the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game is not the prefetch command to be subjected to the hold announcement effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game. In response, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the reserved image H in the normal display mode is displayed. On the other hand, when the look-ahead command corresponding to the input second special game is the look-ahead command to be executed for the hold notice effect, the sub-control CPU 41a selects one of the plurality of display forms including the normal display form and the notice display form. Determine the display mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device such that the hold image H of the determined type of display mode is displayed according to the second special hold number that can be specified from the input look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game. 25 is controlled. For example, when the second special hold number that can be specified from the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game is “3” and the second advance display mode is determined as the type of display mode, the sub control CPU 41a The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the reserved image H in the second notice display mode is displayed as the reserved image H3. In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the execution of the hold notice effect is started by displaying the hold image H in the notice display mode.

  In the present embodiment, the type of display mode is determined based on the ratio according to the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game. For example, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game is any of the prefetch commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6, the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game Of the display mode is determined at a different rate from the case where is the pre-read command SC9. In the present embodiment, when any one of the pre-read commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6 is used, the ratio of determining the advance display mode is higher than that in the case of the pre-read command SC9. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the second special game corresponding to the input prefetch command is a big hit, the suspension notice is longer than when the second special game corresponding to the input prefetch command is missed. This is equivalent to the effect being easily performed. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game is any of the prefetch commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6, the prefetch command corresponding to the input second special game is prefetched. The command SC9 differs from the command SC9 in the ratio of determining various notice display modes. In the present embodiment, the rate at which the degree of expectation that the second special game, which has been the target of the hold preview effect, becomes a big hit in the order of the first preview display mode <the second preview display mode <the third preview display mode becomes higher Thus, various notice display modes are determined in accordance with the input look-ahead command.

  Further, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the displayed suspended image H is shifted and displayed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the display of the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H1, and displays the presentation image so that the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H2 is displayed as the reserved image H1. 25 is controlled. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect display device such that the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H3 is displayed as the reserved image H2, and the reserved image H displayed as the reserved image H4 is displayed as the reserved image H3. 25 is controlled.

  Also, in the special state, during execution of the hold announcement effect, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the fourth prize ball command (that is, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31), the hold announcement effect is displayed. Perform a promotion lottery to decide whether to promote the production contents. In addition, when the hold notice effect that is already being executed is the hold notice effect in which the hold image H in the third notice display mode with the highest jackpot expectation is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the promotion lottery. When winning the promotion lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect mode of the hold announcement effect is promoted. For example, in a case where the holding image H in the first notice display mode is displayed and the holding notice effect is executed, if the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the holding image H in the first notice display mode. Is changed to the second advance display mode or the third advance display mode, and the effect mode of the pending advance effect is changed. In addition, for example, when the reserved image H in the second notice display mode is displayed and the reserved notice effect is being executed, if the promotion lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reserved image H in the second notice display mode. The display mode is changed to the third notice display mode, and the effect form of the hold notice effect is changed. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the promotion lottery is determined to be the target of the hold announcement effect when the look-ahead command corresponding to the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect is any of the look-ahead commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6. This is higher than the case where the look-ahead command corresponding to the changed special game is the look-ahead command SC9.

  In the special state, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs the fourth prize ball command, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled in the special state. (Hereinafter, referred to as acquisition number information). The acquired number information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and is initialized when the special state ends. In the special state, when the fourth award ball command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a adds 10 to a value that can be specified from the acquired number information, and updates the acquired number information. Incidentally, the acquisition number information is updated only when the sub control CPU 41a inputs the fourth prize ball command from the first prize ball command to the sixth prize ball command. Even if the control CPU 41a inputs the information, the acquired number information is not updated, and it can be understood that the prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the second special winning opening 31 are subject to the number of acquired prize balls.

  In the special state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the acquired number image KG is displayed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the acquired number image KG including a number indicating the number of acquired prize balls that can be specified from the acquired number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is displayed. For example, when the number of acquired prize balls identifiable from the acquired number information is “600”, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the acquired number image KG including the number and character of “600 acquired” so that the effect display device 25 is displayed. Control.

  In the special state, when the number of acquired prize balls that can be specified from the updated obtained number information reaches a multiple of the specified number, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to execution of the appearance effect. In the process related to the execution of the appearance effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the specific notification image TH including the multiple of the specific number when the number of acquired prize balls reaches a multiple of the specific number, so that the specific notification effect is performed. The effect display device 25 is controlled. However, even when the number of acquired prize balls reaches a multiple of the specific number, if the multiple of the specific number is a predetermined number, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the specific notification effect, and performs a predetermined notification effect described later. Is performed.

  In the process related to the execution of the appearance effect, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the currently set value with reference to the sub-setting value flag, and determines the effect contents of the appearance effect at a ratio according to the set value. I do. In the present embodiment, the type of image to be displayed in the appearance effect, that is, the appearance effect of the appearance effect, according to the set value, at a rate that the high setting expectation degree increases in the order of the first character <the second character <the third character The production contents are determined. Then, at a timing later than the timing at which the execution of the specific notification effect (when the multiple of the specific number at which the number of acquired prize balls has reached is also a predetermined number), the sub-control CPU 41a determines The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the appearance effect of the effect contents performed is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the appearance effect is executed over a predetermined effect period. However, during the execution of the appearance effect, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the execution of the appearance effect and executes the reach effect when executing the reach effect.

  In the special state, when the number of acquired prize balls that can be specified from the updated acquired number information reaches a predetermined number, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to the execution of the premium background effect. In the processing related to the execution of the premier background effect, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the predetermined notification image SH including the predetermined number when the number of acquired prize balls reaches the predetermined number, and displays the effect so that the predetermined notification effect is executed. The device 25 is controlled. In the processing related to the execution of the premier background effect, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the currently set value with reference to the sub-setting value flag, and sets the content of the premier background effect at a rate corresponding to the set value. Is determined. In this embodiment, the number of the planets is “0” <the number of the planets is “1” <the number of the planets is “3”. The type of the background image to be displayed, that is, the content of the premier background effect is determined. Then, at a timing later than the timing at which the execution of the predetermined notification effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the premier background effect of the determined effect content is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the premier background effect is executed over a predetermined effect period. However, during execution of the premier background effect, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the execution of the premier background effect and executes the reach effect when executing the reach effect.

  In the special state, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. Specifically, the effect control mode is controlled in the sub control RAM 41c based on information that can specify the effect mode in the special state (hereinafter, referred to as effect mode information). For example, when the effect mode information that can specify the mountain mode is stored, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a background image with a mountain motif is displayed. However, during the execution of the premier background effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the background image with the motif of the universe is displayed regardless of the effect mode that can be specified from the effect mode information, and Execute the production.

  Further, in the special state, when the detection signal is input from the operation button BT, the sub-control CPU 41a may update the effect mode information and change the effect mode. Specifically, in the special state and when the premier background effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode information when a detection signal is input from the operation button BT. At this time, when the effect mode information that can specify the mountain mode is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode information that can specify the sea mode, and effects the effect from the mountain mode to the sea mode. Change mode. Similarly, when the effect mode information capable of specifying the sea mode is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode information capable of specifying the mountain mode, and effects the effect from the sea mode to the mountain mode. Change mode. On the other hand, in the special state and during the execution of the premier background effect, the sub-control CPU 41a does not update the effect mode information even if a detection signal is input from the operation button BT. As described above, during the execution of the premier background effect, the change of the effect mode in the special state is restricted. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode based on the effect mode information, so that the function as the effect mode control unit that controls the effect mode to one of a plurality of effect modes is provided. Is achieved.

  In the special state, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a fourth prize ball command (that is, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31), the game ball to the second special winning opening 31 is released. Performs the production process associated with entering the ball. In the rendering process associated with the entry of a game ball into the second big winning opening 31, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to the execution of a reserved in-hit jackpot notification effect. Then, when the reserved big hit notification effect is not executed in the process related to the execution of the reserved big hit notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process related to the execution of the reserved big hit notification effect. In addition, in a case where the holding small hit notification effect is not executed in the process related to the execution of the holding small hit notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to the execution of the prize ball effect in the normal mode. In addition, when the reserved big hit notification effect is executed in the process related to the execution of the reserved big hit notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process related to the execution of the reserved small hit notification effect and the execution of the prize ball effect in the normal mode. Such processing is not performed. Similarly, when the holding small hit notification effect is executed in the process related to the execution of the holding small hit notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform the process related to the execution of the prize ball effect in the normal mode.

  In the process related to the execution of the on-hold jackpot notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a includes any of the pre-read commands SC3, SC4, SC7, SC8, and SC11 among the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Is determined. When any of the pre-read commands SC3, SC4, SC7, SC8, and SC11 is included in the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the on-hold jackpot notification effect. On the other hand, when any of the pre-read commands SC3, SC4, SC7, SC8, and SC11 does not exist in the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. It is determined whether the prefetch commands include prefetch commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6. When there is no pre-read command SC1, SC2, SC5, or SC6 among the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the on-hold big hit notification effect. On the other hand, when the pre-read commands SC1, SC2, SC5, and SC6 are included in the pre-read commands stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery execution lottery effect on-hold big hit notification effect.

  If the lottery is not won in the execution of the held jackpot notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the held jackpot notification effect. On the other hand, when the winning lottery of the in-hold jackpot notification effect is won, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to display the acquired number image G10a and execute the prize ball effect in a special mode. Run the jackpot notification effect. In addition, when the reserved jackpot notification effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a stores, in the sub-control RAM 41c, executed information that can specify that the reserved jackpot notification effect has already been executed. The executed information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c until the execution of the special game targeted for the on-hold jackpot notification effect ends. Then, when stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the on-hold big hit notification effect.

  In the processing related to the execution of the on-hold small hit notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the pre-read command stored first in the pre-read commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to the pre-read command SC11, It is specified which of the SC12. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of pre-read commands SC11 and SC12 among the pre-read commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game is not any of the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12, and the prefetch command among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game. When the number of SC11 and SC12 is 1 or less, the on-hold small hit notification effect is not executed.

  In addition, when the prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game is any of the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12, the sub control CPU 41a performs the lottery of the held small hit notification effect. Do. When the number of the pre-read commands SC11 and SC12 among the pre-read commands corresponding to the second special game is two or more, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an execution lottery of the on-hold small hit notification effect. When the lottery for the holding small hit notification effect is not won, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the holding small hit notification effect. On the other hand, when the winning lottery of the held small hit notification effect is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the special mode, displays the acquired number image G10b corresponding to the determined special mode, and displays the winning ball effect in the special mode. Is effected, the effect display device 25 is controlled to execute the on-hold small hit notification effect. In the present embodiment, determining the type of the special mode corresponds to determining the effect mode of the on-hold small hit notification effect.

Hereinafter, the determination of the type of the special mode will be described.
The prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game is any of the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12, and the prefetch commands SC11 and SC11 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game. When the number of SCs 12 is 1, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first special mode. The prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game is any of the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12, and the prefetch commands SC11 and SC11 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game. When the number of SCs 12 is 2, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the first special mode and the second special mode. The prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game is any of the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12, and the prefetch commands SC11 and SC11 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game. When the number of SCs 12 is 3, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any one of the first to third special modes. The prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game is any of the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12, and the prefetch commands SC11 and SC11 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game. When the number of SCs 12 is 4, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any one of the first to fourth special modes.

  Further, among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game, the prefetch command stored first is not any of the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12, and the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game. Is 2, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second special mode. The prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game is not any of the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12, and the number of the prefetch commands SC11 and SC12 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game. Is 3, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the second special mode and the third special mode.

  In the process related to the execution of the prize ball effect in the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the acquired number image G10 is displayed and the prize ball effect is executed in the normal mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special state is controlled, when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hitting game, the prize ball effect is triggered by the entry. Is executed. In the present embodiment, the prize ball effect may be used both as the reserved big hit notification effect and also as the reserved small hit notification effect.

Here, a case where the hold announcement effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B.
As shown in FIG. 13A, during the execution of the second special game, a game ball enters the second start port 27, and the execution of the second special game is suspended with the input of the game ball, and the second special game is suspended. It is assumed that the number of suspensions has become “1”. At this time, a hold announcement effect is executed for the second special game whose execution has been suspended, and the hold image H in the first advance display mode (indicated by a vertical stripe pattern in FIG. 13A) is displayed as the hold image H1. Suppose it was done.

  Further, it is assumed that the second special game (specific changing game) being executed in FIG. In this case, when the second special game being executed ends, a small hit game is generated. Even during the occurrence of the small hit game, the hold image H displayed as the hold image H2 is continuously displayed in the notice display mode, and after the execution of the special game that has won the small hit lottery, after the end of the special game. Hold announcement effect is continuously executed during the occurrence of the small hit game. That is, the special game executed immediately before the special game targeted for the hold announcement effect is the special game that wins the small hit lottery, and during the execution of the special game executed immediately before the special game. When the hold announcement effect is executed, the hold announcement effect is continuously executed from the execution of the special game executed immediately before to the occurrence of the small hit game after the end of the special game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), each time a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 during occurrence of the small hit game, the acquired number image G10 is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the winning ball is displayed. An effect is performed. Further, when the promotion lottery performed when the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hitting game, the production mode of the suspension notice production changes, and the suspension image H1 is displayed as the suspension image H1. The display mode of the displayed suspended image H changes from the first advance display mode to the second advance display mode or the third advance display mode (in FIG. 13B, indicated by a horizontal stripe pattern).

  Next, a case will be described with reference to FIGS. 14A to 14D in which the premier background effect, the appearance effect, the on-hold big hit notification effect, and the on-hold small hit notification effect are executed in the special state.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when the number of acquired prize balls is a multiple of a specific number and reaches a predetermined number of “3000”, the effect display device 25 includes “3000”. The predetermined notification image SH is displayed, and a predetermined notification effect is executed. At this time, the predetermined notification effect is also used as the specific notification effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the number of acquired prize balls reaches “3000” which is a multiple of the specific number, the effect display device 25 displays the first character to the third character on the effect display device 25. An image imitating any of them (in FIG. 14B, an image imitating a bear) is displayed, and an appearance effect is executed. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the appearance effect is executed with the effect content determined at a ratio according to the set value. In addition, when the number of acquired prize balls reaches the predetermined number “3000”, a background image with a space motif is displayed on the effect display device 25, and a premium background effect is executed. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the premier background effect is executed with the effect content determined at a ratio corresponding to the set value. Further, when the special state is controlled, the premier background effect and the appearance effect continue to be displayed on the effect display device 25 even during the occurrence of the small hitting game or during the execution of the second special game. Be executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), for example, in the case where a holding big hit notification effect is executed when a game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during occurrence of a small hit game, The acquired number image G10a is displayed on the display device 25, and the on-hold jackpot notification effect is executed. In addition, for example, when a holding big hit notification effect is executed when a game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 during occurrence of a small hitting game, the effect display device 25 displays the acquired number image G10b. Is displayed, and the on-hold small hit notification effect is executed. In FIG. 14C, the acquired number image G10b imitating the character of “+ addition” is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the on-hold small hit notification effect is executed is illustrated. However, in this case, the player can specify that there is a second special game with two or more small hits in the second special game whose execution is suspended.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14D, when the reach effect is executed in the effect game during the execution of the premier background effect and the appearance effect, and during the execution of the second special game, the execution of the premier background effect ends. , The execution of the appearance effect ends. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the execution of the premier background effect and the appearance effect from interfering with the reach effect, so that it is not possible to sufficiently enjoy the reach effect.

According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In general, a pachinko gaming machine is configured to increase a sense of expectation that a big hit game will be generated. However, after the big hit game ends, the game is controlled to the high probability state (probability changing state) and then is continuously controlled to the high probability state, and the number of special games (variable games) executed without occurrence of the big hit game becomes a predetermined number. When the number of hits per unit time is reached, the number of winnings per unit time increases, so that a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased is controlled. As a result, although it is generally expected that a jackpot game is generated, the pachinko gaming machine 10 must expect that no jackpot game will be generated in order to be controlled to the special state. It can provide pleasure unlike pachinko gaming machines, and can enhance interest. Further, the special condition end condition includes an end condition that is satisfied when a falling lottery different from the small hit lottery is won (a predetermined lottery result is a specific result). For this reason, when the state is controlled to the special state, in addition to the lottery result of the small hit lottery which is a factor of increasing the number of balls held, attention is paid to the lottery result of the falling lottery that triggers the end of the special state, It can improve the interest.

  (2) The number of special games (fluctuating games) that are controlled to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state) after the end of the big hit game, are continuously controlled to the high probability state, and are executed without causing the big hit game. Until the predetermined number of times is reached, the opening / extending state (second opening / closing state) in which the advantage regarding the opening / closing of the first variable member 28 (opening / closing member) is high is controlled. Therefore, even before the state is controlled to the special state, the game is controlled in the open extended state in which the advantage regarding the opening and closing of the first variable member 28 is controlled higher than the non-open extended state (the first open / close state). Can be performed, and the entertainment can be improved even before the state is controlled to the special state. In the special state, the state is controlled to the non-open extended state. However, since there is a merit that the number of holding balls can be increased, the player is discouraged even in the non-open state. It is possible to improve the interest without any need.

  (3) The large winning prize opening to be opened differs between the case where the small hit game is generated and the case where the big hit game is generated. For this reason, if a big hit game is generated, it can be specified that the big hit game is generated by the big winning port (first big winning port 29) that is opened, and the number of possessed balls is increased by the small hit game. Is not recognized by the player. On the other hand, in the special state, the frequency of opening the special winning opening (the second special winning opening 31) that is opened when the small hitting game occurs increases the number of times of winning the small hitting per unit time. This makes it easier for the player to realize that the game is increasing, and makes it easier for the player to recognize the playability in the special state. As a result, the interest can be improved.

  (4) The value of the denominator in the case where the winning probability of the falling lottery as a predetermined lottery (the probability that the lottery result of the falling lottery is a specific result) is a unit fraction is controlled to a high probability state (probability changing state). Is larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the player is present (the probability of the jackpot being a jackpot) is a unit fraction. Furthermore, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the falling lottery, which is the predetermined lottery, is set as the unit fraction is calculated from the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the unit is not controlled to the high probability state. Is also big. For this reason, when controlled to the special state, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning the jackpot lottery before winning the falling lottery and ending the special state. As a result, the willingness to play the game can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, the predetermined number of times is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the drop lottery is a unit fraction. In addition, the predetermined number of times is smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the high probability state is a unit fraction, and the jackpot lottery when not controlled to the high probability state. Is smaller than the value of the denominator in the case where the winning probability is a unit fraction. For this reason, after the big hit game ends, the state is controlled to the high probability state, the control is continued to the high probability state, and the number of special games (variable games) executed without occurrence of the big hit game is a predetermined number of times. (Easily controlled to a special state). As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the state will be controlled to the special state without being controlled to the special state immediately after the end of the big hit game. That is, it is possible to improve the interest while increasing the desire to play the game.

  (5) In general, a pachinko game machine is configured so that a sense of expectation that a big hit game will occur is increased. However, after the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled to the high probability state (probability variation state) and then is continuously controlled to the high probability state. When it reaches, it is configured to be controlled to a special state in which the number of winning balls per unit time increases and the number of balls held can be increased. As a result, although it is generally expected that a big hit game will be generated, the pachinko gaming machine 10 must expect that no big hit game will be generated in order to be controlled to the special state. It can provide pleasure different from that of a pachinko machine, and can enhance interest. Further, the predetermined number of times includes at least the number of times corresponding to the first number (for example, 50 times) and the number of times corresponding to the second number (for example, 100 times). For this reason, after the big hit game is completed, the special game is controlled to the high probability state and then continuously controlled to the high probability state. In some cases, the control is performed. In another case, the control is not performed in the special state even when the first number of times is reached, but is controlled in the special state when the second number is reached. Thereby, after the big hit game ends, the game is controlled to the high probability state and then is continuously controlled to the high probability state, and how many special games are executed without causing the big hit game to be controlled to the special state. Attention can be paid, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest compared to the case where the number of times that is the predetermined number is uniquely determined.

  (6) Probability of winning a jackpot lottery when the state is controlled to a high probability state (probability variation state) and the predetermined number is the first number (for example, 50 times) (winning a jackpot by the jackpot lottery) Is the same as the probability of winning the big hit lottery when the state is controlled to the high probability state and the predetermined number of times is the second number (for example, 100 times). For this reason, after the big hit game ends, the game is controlled to the high probability state and then is continuously controlled to the high probability state, and the special game (variable game) is executed a predetermined number of times without the big hit game being generated, and the special state is controlled. In the situation, regardless of whether the predetermined number of times is the first number or the second number, the probability that a big hit game will occur before being controlled to the special state is the same. Expectations are different. This makes it easy to understand the degree of the degree of expectation of being controlled to the special state, and it is easy to improve the interest.

  (7) The probability of winning the falling lottery after the special state is reached when the predetermined number of times is the first number (for example, 50 times) (the probability that the lottery result of the predetermined lottery becomes a specific result) and the predetermined number of times Is the second time (for example, 100 times) and the probability of winning in the drop lottery after the special state is reached is the same. For this reason, after being controlled to the special state, the probability that the condition for ending the special state is satisfied by winning the falling lottery depends on whether the predetermined number of times before the control to the special state is the first number or the second number. It will be the same. Accordingly, if the special state is controlled regardless of whether the predetermined number of times is the first number or the second number, the special state can be similarly enjoyed and the interest can be improved.

  (8) Regardless of which setting value (setting information) is set among the first setting value (first setting information) and the second setting value (second setting information), the small hit is won by the small hit lottery. Since the probability of playing is the same, there is no difference in the frequency of occurrence of the small hit game in the special state regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set. However, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the first set value is set (the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery) is lower than the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the second set value is set. Therefore, when the first set value of the first set value and the second set value is set, there is an advantage that it is difficult to win the big hit in the big hit lottery and the special state is easily continued. For this reason, it may be disadvantageous to set the first set value that is difficult to win the big hit, but the first set value is set because there is an advantage that the special state is easily continued. Anxiety about things can be reduced, and the interest can be improved. On the other hand, the probability of a shift when the second set value is set is lower than the probability of a shift when the first set value is set. When the two set values are set, there is an advantage that the frequency of losing is reduced, and a situation in which even a small hitting game does not occur is less likely to occur. Thereby, anxiety about the second set value in which the special state is hard to continue can be reduced, and the interest can be improved.

  (9) The special state ends when the lottery is won (when the result of the predetermined lottery is a specific result). Can be. Further, no matter which setting value (setting information) is set among the first setting value (first setting information) and the second setting value (second setting information), the winning probability of the drop lottery is the same. Therefore, regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set, the probability that the special state ends after winning the falling lottery is the same. As described above, no matter which of the first set value and the second set value is set, the feeling of danger of ending the special state is not changed by winning in the falling lottery. The game can be enjoyed without worrying about the relationship between the probability and the set value. As described above, it is possible to entertain the game without worrying about the relationship between the winning probability of the falling lottery and the set value while focusing on the lottery result of the falling lottery and improving the interest, effectively Improvement can be achieved.

  (10) Regardless of which one of the first set value and the second set value is set, the winning probability of the predetermined lottery, the falling lottery (the probability that the lottery result of the falling lottery is a specific result) is determined. The value of the denominator in the case of the unit fraction is larger than the value of the denominator in the case where the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery when controlled in the high probability state (probability variation state) is the unit fraction. Further, regardless of which one of the first set value (first set information) and the second set value (second set information) is set, the winning probability of the predetermined lottery, the drop lottery, is determined by the unit fraction. The value of the denominator in the case of is larger than the value of the denominator in the case where the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery when the state is not controlled to the high probability state (the probability of a jackpot in the jackpot lottery) is a unit fraction. For this reason, regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set, when controlled to the special state, before the special state ends after winning the falling lottery, Expectation for winning the jackpot lottery can be increased. As a result, the willingness to play the game can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  (11) Regardless of which one of the first setting value (first setting information) and the second setting value (second setting information) is set, the predetermined number of times is equal to the predetermined lottery of the falling lottery. The winning probability (probability that the lottery result of the falling lottery is a specific result) is smaller than the denominator when the unit fraction is used. In addition, no matter which one of the first set value and the second set value is set, the predetermined number of times is determined as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the high probability state (by the jackpot lottery). Is smaller than the value of the denominator when a unit fraction is used as the unit fraction, and smaller than the denominator value when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the state is not controlled to the high probability state is set as the unit fraction. For this reason, regardless of which of the first set value and the second set value is set, the game is controlled to the high probability state (probability fluctuation state) after the end of the big hit game and continues to the high probability state. And the number of special games executed without occurrence of a big hit game is likely to reach a predetermined number, that is, it is possible to make it easy to be controlled to a special state. As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the state will be controlled to the special state without being controlled to the special state immediately after the end of the big hit game. That is, it is possible to improve the interest while increasing the desire to play the game.

  (12) When the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number, the premier background effect (special display effect) is executed. If the premiere background effect is executed, it can be recognized that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number. In addition to the pleasure that the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number, the premier background effect has been executed. Is given to the player, and the interest can be improved.

  (13) The expected value related to the increase of the possessed ball is higher from the start of the special state until the end of the special state than the occurrence of one big hit game. In a general pachinko game machine, when a big hit game is generated, the expected value related to the increase in the possessed ball is often the highest. For this reason, the expected value related to the increase of the possessed ball from the start of the special state to the end of the special state is set higher than the expected value related to the increase of the possessed ball when one big hit game is generated. Thus, it is possible to create a novel gaming property that is desired to be controlled to a special state rather than to generate a jackpot game, thereby improving the interest.

  (14) When the reach effect is executed in the effect game (when the reach is executed in the effect symbol game), the degree of attention to the reach effect may be improved. However, if the premier background effect (special display effect) continues to be executed in such a situation, the premier background effect interferes with the reach effect, and it is troublesome to perform the premier background effect. And the interest may be reduced. Therefore, during the execution of the premier background effect, the premier background effect is ended with the execution of the reach effect in the effect game. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to execution of the premier background effect.

  (15) When the effect mode is configured to be changeable while being controlled to the special state, and when the effect mode is changeable during the execution of the premier background effect (special display effect), the effect mode may be changed. If the execution of the premier background effect is canceled due to the change, there is a possibility that the interest of the player who has been delighted with the execution of the premier background effect may be reduced. On the other hand, even if it is configured to continue to execute the premier background effect even if the change of the effect mode is performed, there is a possibility that the change of the effect mode may interfere with the premier background effect and reduce the interest. . Therefore, during the execution of the premier background effect, the change of the effect mode by the operation of the operation button BT (operation means) is restricted. As described above, by restricting the change of the effect mode during the execution of the premier background effect, it is possible to suppress an increase in interest.

  (16) After the predetermined notification effect (notification effect) for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls provided after being controlled to the special state has reached the predetermined number, is executed. , A premiere background effect as a special display effect is executed. As a result, the opportunity for the execution of the premier background effect is that “the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number”. Can be easily understood, the motivation to perform the premiere background effect again can be increased, and the interest can be improved. Further, by executing the predetermined notification effect, the satisfaction of the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached the predetermined number is increased, and the interest is increased. Improvement can be achieved.

  (17) Each time the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches a multiple of a specific number, the set value (setting information) is suggested. An appearance effect as a setting suggestion effect is performed. For this reason, if the appearance effect is executed, it is possible to recognize that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball has reached a multiple of the specific number among the prize balls provided after being controlled to the special state, Pleasure of estimating the set value is provided, and the interest can be improved.

  (18) When the reach effect is executed in the effect game (when the reach is executed in the effect symbol game), the degree of attention to the reach effect may be improved. However, if an appearance effect (setting suggestion effect) is continuously performed in such a situation, the appearance effect interferes with the reach effect, and the user may feel troublesome that the appearance effect is being performed. , There is a possibility that the interest will be reduced. Therefore, during the execution of the appearance effect, the appearance effect ends when the reach effect is executed in the effect game. Thus, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to execution of the appearance effect.

  (19) After the specific notification effect for notifying that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a multiple of the specific number is executed, the setting is performed. An appearance effect as a suggestion effect is performed. As a result, the opportunity for the appearance effect to be executed is that “the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a multiple of a specific number”. This makes it easier to understand, it is possible to increase the willingness to perform the appearance effect again, and to improve the interest. In addition, by executing the specific notification effect, the satisfaction of the acquired prize ball including the target prize ball among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state has reached a multiple of the specific number, thereby increasing satisfaction. Enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  (20) Apart from the appearance effect (setting suggestion effect) executed each time the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches a multiple of a specific number. When the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state reaches a predetermined number, a premier background effect as a special display effect is executed. Thus, if the premier background effect is executed, it can be recognized that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize ball among the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number. In addition to the pleasure that the number of acquired award balls including the target award ball among the award balls awarded after being controlled to the special state has reached a predetermined number, the premier background effect has been executed. Is given to the player, and the interest can be improved. In this way, by performing the premier background effect separately from the appearance effect, the enjoyment of estimating the set value (setting information) set in the appearance effect is provided, while the effect is executed in the premier background effect. Gives pleasure to what has been done, and enhances interest.

  (21) The predetermined number includes one of multiples of the specific number. This makes it possible to create a situation in which a premium background effect (special display effect) is executed in addition to the appearance effect (setting suggestion effect). For this reason, a scene in which the enjoyment by executing the appearance effect and the enjoyment by executing the premier background effect can be enjoyed together is created, and the interest can be effectively improved.

  (22) Depending on whether the set value (setting information) that is set is the first setting value (first setting information) or the second setting value (second setting information), the content of the premier background effect is described. Since the determination ratio (selection ratio) is different, it is possible to infer the set value from the contents of the effect of the premier background effect. For this reason, it is possible to provide a pleasure of estimating the setting value estimated from the appearance effect (setting suggestion effect) and the setting value estimated from the premier background effect, thereby improving the interest.

  In particular, when the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize balls out of the prize balls awarded after being controlled to the special state is a multiple of a specific number and reaches a predetermined number, the appearance effect is performed. And the premier background effect are executed, so that a plurality of elements for estimating the set value are provided to the player together. Thereby, it is a pleasure that the number of acquired prize balls including the target prize balls among the prize balls given after being controlled to the special state is a multiple of the specific number and has reached the predetermined number. It is possible to further raise the interest and enhance the interest.

  (23) In the special state, a special game (hereinafter, referred to as a specific special game) executed immediately before a special game (a fluctuating game) to be subjected to the hold announcement effect (advance effect) is determined by a small hit lottery. It is assumed that the special game that wins the small hit and that the hold announcement effect is being executed during the execution of the specific special game. In this case, the hold announcement effect is continuously executed from the execution of the specific special game to the occurrence of the small hit game that occurs after the end of the specific special game. In the special state, the number of winnings in small hits increases, so that the number of balls held can be increased, so that opportunities for small hit games to occur frequently occur. Is interrupted or the like, the original enjoyment of the hold announcement effect that is continuously executed over a plurality of special games may be impaired, and the interest may be reduced. However, as described above, the special announcement game is continuously executed from the execution of the specific special game to the occurrence of the small hit game that occurs after the end of the specific special game. In the state, even if there is a frequent occurrence of a small hitting game, the execution of the hold announcement effect is continuously executed without interruption. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest and to improve the interest while suppressing the original enjoyment of the hold notice effect from being impaired.

  (24) If a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 (special ball entry means) during the occurrence of the small hit game, the effect of the hold notice effect (advance effect) may change. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 when the small hitting game is generated after the hold notice effect is performed in the special state, and further, the second large Attention can also be paid to whether or not the production mode of the pending announcement production changes when the game ball enters the winning opening 31 to improve the interest.

  (25) When a game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 (special ball entry means) during the occurrence of the small hit game, a prize ball effect is executed, and the second big winning during the occurrence of the small hit game. A special ball entry notification effect for notifying that a game ball has entered the mouth 31 is executed. As a result, the line of sight of the player who pays attention to the entry of the game ball into the second special winning opening 31 shifts to the second special winning opening 31 instead of the effect displaying device 25 (display means). Decrease in the degree of attention to various effects performed by the user can be suppressed.

  In addition, since the special ball entry notification effect is also used as the prize ball effect, the number of times the effect is executed is reduced as compared to the case where the two effects are executed separately, and the control effect is not complicated. The burden on the player can be reduced, and the player can be more easily understood, thereby making it easier to improve the interest.

  (26) In a special state in which the number of balls to be held can be increased by increasing the number of wins for small hits, the number of balls to be held increases, but there is a possibility that the ball may lack interest. Therefore, when the special game is controlled to the special state, and there is a special game that is a big hit in the special game (variable game) whose execution is suspended, during the occurrence of the small hit game When the game ball enters the second big winning opening 31 (special ball entry means), the reserved big hit notification effect is executed. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to simply increasing the number of possessed balls by simply entering a game ball into the second special winning opening 31 and acquiring a prize ball, and causing the game ball to enter the second special winning opening 31. Thus, it is possible to give a pleasure of paying attention to the execution of the on-hold jackpot notification effect that can specify that there is a special game that will be a big hit among the special games whose execution is held. As a result, it is possible to suppress a rut of the game in the special state, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (27) The execution mode of the prize ball effect executed when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 (special ball entry means) is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode, so that the game is held. The big hit notification effect was configured to be executed. In the special state, when the game ball frequently enters the second special winning opening 31, there is a possibility that interest in executing the prize ball effect may be reduced. However, by configuring the production mode of the prize ball effect to be a special mode so that the on-hold jackpot notification effect is executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in executing the prize ball effect. By increasing the degree of attention to the prize ball production, it is possible to improve the interest.

  (28) In a special state in which the number of balls to be held can be increased by increasing the number of wins for small hits, the number of balls to be held increases, but there is a possibility that the ball may lack interest. Therefore, when the special game is controlled to be in the special state and a special game with a small hit exists in the special game (variable game) whose execution is suspended, the small hit game is occurring. Then, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 (special ball entry means), a held small hit notification effect is executed. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to simply increasing the number of possessed balls by simply entering a game ball into the second special winning opening 31 and acquiring a prize ball, and causing the game ball to enter the second special winning opening 31. Thus, it is possible to give a pleasure of paying attention to the execution of the small hit notification effect on hold that can specify that there is a special game that is a small hit among the special games whose execution is held. . As a result, it is possible to suppress a rut of the game in the special state, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (29) When the second special game (variable game) to be executed next is a special game with a small hit, and when the second special game to be executed next is a special game without a small hit, There are cases where the production mode of the on-hold small hit notification production is different. That is, when the small hit games are continuous (when the small hits are continuous), the production mode of the small hit notification notification effect is different from the case where the small hit games are not continuous. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the production mode of the on-hold small hit notification production, and to improve the interest. Further, when it is possible to specify that the small hitting game is continuous from the production mode of the small hit notification on hold production, it is possible to specify that the opportunity to continuously obtain the prize ball in the special state can be specified. It is possible to improve the entertainment.

  (30) Depending on the number of special games that are small hits in the second special game (variable game) whose execution is held, the effect of the small hit notification effect in the holding may differ. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the effect of the on-hold small hit notification effect, and to enhance the interest.

  (31) The execution mode of the prize ball effect executed when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 (special ball entry means) is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode, so that the game is held. The small hit notification effect was configured to be executed. In the special state, when the game ball frequently enters the second special winning opening 31, there is a possibility that interest in executing the prize ball effect may be reduced. However, by configuring the production mode of the prize ball effect to be a special mode so that the in-hold small hit notification effect is executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in executing the prize ball effect. At the same time, the degree of interest in the prize ball production can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  (32) In the special state in which the number of balls won can be increased by increasing the number of wins in small hits, small hit games are frequently generated. In such a special state, during the occurrence of the small hitting game, an effect (for example, when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 31 in which the game ball is allowed to enter in the small hitting game) (for example, , An on-hold big hit notification effect, a on-hold small hit notification effect, a change of the effect mode of the on-hold notice effect, a prize ball effect, etc.) are executed. Thereby, in the special state, by creating a scene in which attention is paid to whether or not an effect is executed when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31, a game is simply performed to the second special winning opening 31. The present invention is not limited to increasing the number of possessed balls by entering the ball, and the degree of interest in entering the game ball into the second special winning opening 31 can be increased to enhance the interest.

The above embodiment may be modified as follows.
The acquired prize balls may include other prize balls in addition to the prize balls paid out when the ball enters the second special winning opening 31. For example, the number of acquired prize balls may include the prize balls paid out when a game ball enters the first special winning opening 29. In addition, the acquired prize ball count may include a prize ball paid out when a game ball enters the first starting port 26. The acquired prize ball count may include a prize ball paid out when a game ball enters the second starting port 27. The number of acquired prize balls may include the prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the first general winning opening 34. The acquired prize ball count may include a prize ball paid out when a game ball enters the second general prize port 35.

  -The average number of balls to be increased may be changed between the time when the special state is controlled and the time when the special state ends. Further, when the first big hit game is generated and when the second big hit game is generated, the average number of holding balls may be changed. For example, the expected value related to the increase of the possessed ball from the start of the special state to the end of the special state may be lower than the expected value related to the increase of the possessed ball in one big hit game. That is, one big hit game may have a higher expected value regarding the increase of the possessed ball than from the start of the special state to the end of the special state.

  -The on-hold jackpot notification effect does not have to be shared with the prize ball effect. For example, the on-hold jackpot notification effect is configured so that a sound related to the on-hold jackpot notification effect is output from the speaker 18, the prize ball effect is performed on the effect display device 25, and the on-hold jackpot notification effect is performed on the speaker 18. May be configured. Similarly, the on-hold small hit notification effect may not be shared with the prize ball effect. For example, the holding small hit notification effect is configured such that a sound related to the holding small hit notification effect is output from the speaker 18, a prize ball effect is executed on the effect display device 25, and the holding small hit notification is provided on the speaker 18. You may comprise so that an effect may be performed.

  The hold-in jackpot notification effect may be executed during the occurrence of a jackpot game that is triggered by winning in a jackpot lottery in a special state. For example, it may be configured such that when a game ball enters the first big winning opening 29 during occurrence of a big hit game, the held big hit notification effect is executed. In such a configuration, the special state is ended by winning the big hit lottery in the special state. However, during the big hit game, the held big hit notification effect can be executed, so the special state ends. The discouragement of the player for having done this can be suppressed.

  -The small hit notification in-representation effect is based on the premise that the second special game (fluctuation game) to be executed next is a special game in which a small hit is made. The effect form may be configured to be different depending on the number of special games to be made. In the implementation snare described above, if the second special game to be executed next is not a small hit, the holding small hit notification effect may not be executed.

  The production mode of the in-hold small hit notification effect is that the second special game (variable game) to be executed next is a special game with a small hit, and the second special game to be executed next is a small hit. It does not have to be different between the special game and the special game. In addition, the production mode of the in-hold small hit notification effect does not have to be changed according to the number of special games that are small hits in the second special game whose execution is suspended. In other words, the production mode of the small hit notification in-representation effect is that when the number of variable games with small hits among the variable games whose execution is suspended is the first number, It may be the same as when the number of variable games to be a small hit is the second number.

  -The production mode of the on-hold small hit notification effect may be configured so as to be able to specify the number of special games with small hits in the second special game (variable game) whose execution is suspended. Good. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the holding small hit notification effect in the first special mode may be configured to be executable when the second special game to be executed next is a special game with a small hit. In the second special mode, the held small hit notification effect is a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is a small hit and a small special game whose execution is held is small. It may be configured to be executable when there are two winning second special games. In the third special mode, the held small hit notification effect is a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is a small hit and a small special game whose execution is held is small. It may be configured to be executable when there are three winning second special games. The holding small hit notification effect in the fourth special mode is a special game in which the second special game to be executed next is a small hit, and a small hit is set in the special game whose execution is held. May be configured to be executable when there are four second special games.

  The premier background effect may not be an effect performed by displaying a background image on the effect display device 25. For example, the premier background effect may be performed by displaying an image different from the background image on the effect display device 25. May be executed. The appearance effect may not be an effect performed by displaying an image imitating a character.

  -Even when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the premier background effect, the premier background effect may be continuously executed without terminating the execution of the premier background effect. Similarly, even when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the appearance effect, the appearance effect may be continuously executed without terminating the execution of the appearance effect.

  -Even during the execution of the premier background effect, the change of the effect mode is not restricted, and the effect mode may be changed. Further, during the execution of the appearance effect, the change of the effect mode may be restricted as in the execution of the premier background effect in the above embodiment.

  -The effect content of the premier background effect does not need to change the selection ratio according to the set value. That is, the set value that has been set does not have to be configured to be guessable from the effect contents of the premier background effect. That is, the premier background effect need not be an effect indicating the set value. Also, the effect content of the appearance effect does not have to change the selection ratio according to the set value. That is, it is not necessary to configure the set value that can be estimated from the effect contents of the appearance effect. The appearance effect does not have to be an effect indicating the set value.

  -The start of the execution of the suspension notice effect may not be the timing when the pre-read command is input by the sub-control CPU 41a, that is, the timing when the execution of the second special game is suspended. For example, when the execution of the hold notice effect has not been started, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the sub-control CPU 41a in the sub-control RAM 41c when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game. With reference to the pre-read command that has been executed, it may be configured to be able to determine the execution of the suspension notice effect for the second special game whose execution is suspended. In this configuration, even when the hold announcement effect is not executed, if the game ball is inserted into the second special winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game in the special state, the execution is already performed. It is expected that the execution of the suspension notice effect directed to the suspended second special game (fluctuating game) is started, and the interest can be improved.

  -Even if it is a game state which is not a special state (for example, a normal low-probability state), you may comprise so that a hold notice effect can be performed. For example, in the normal low-probability state, a hold announcement effect for the first special game whose execution is held may be configured to be executable. In addition, for example, in the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, a hold announcement effect for the second special game whose execution is suspended may be configured to be executable.

  -When the special announcement state is being performed and the hold notice effect is being executed, the hold notice effect is provided even if the game ball does not enter the second special winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hitting game. At a predetermined timing during the execution of the second special game executed before the second special game targeted for the above, the effect of the hold announcement effect may be changed. Further, when the game state is controlled to the special state, even if a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 during the occurrence of the small hit game, the production mode of the hold notice effect is not changed. May be.

  -When a big hit game is generated by winning the big hit lottery in the special state, after the big hit game ends, the game is controlled to the special state without being controlled to a game state other than the special state (for example, a specific high-accuracy state). It may be configured as follows. As described above, after the special state is started, even if the big hit game is generated, the special state may be continuously controlled before and after the big hit game. Then, even if a big hit game occurs in the special state, the number of prize balls acquired at the special time may not be initialized. At this time, the number of prize balls acquired at the special time may include some or all of the prize balls acquired when the big hit game is generated. For example, the number of prize balls acquired at the special time at this time may include a game ball paid out upon entry of a ball into the first special winning opening 29 during occurrence of a big hit game. In other words, the number of prize balls acquired at the time of special occasion is, other than the prize balls paid out at the time of entering the second special winning opening 31, for example, paid out at the time of entering the first large winning opening 29. Awarded balls may be included.

  -It may be configured to be controllable to a game state controlled to a non-open extended state, a fluctuation shortening state, and a low probability state. In the gaming state controlled to the non-open extended state, the fluctuation shortening state, and the low probability state, a right-hand is recommended, and the number of winnings per small time per unit time increases, so that the number of possessed balls can be increased. You may comprise so that it can be performed.

  -In the first special symbol start process, as in the second special symbol start process, if the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery is configured to be performed. In the case of winning, a small hitting game may be generated after a small hitting symbol is derived in the first special game. At this time, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start process may be different from the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start process. For example, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start process may be higher than the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start process. That is, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the second special symbol start process is the unit fraction is the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the first special symbol start process is the unit fraction. It may be smaller than that.

  During the execution of the first special game, when the second special game is a small hit and the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b, the running first special game is forcibly terminated; The first special symbol display section 22a may be configured so that the shifted symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. In the case where the first special game is configured to be a small hit in some cases, during the execution of the second special game, the first special game becomes a small hit and a small hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a. When the final stop is displayed, the running second special game may be forcibly terminated, and the second special game may be displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b.

  -For example, if a big hit symbol is derived in the other special game during execution of one special game of the first special game and the second special game, the one special game is interrupted, and after the big hit game ends, The interrupted execution of the one special game may be resumed. Similarly, when a small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the one special game is interrupted, and the small hit game ends. Later, the interrupted execution of the one special game may be resumed.

  If one of the first special game and the second special game is executed and the other special game derives a missing symbol, the one special game derives a missing symbol, and the one special game is derived. May be configured to end. In addition, if a special symbol is derived in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the one special game is interrupted, and after the other special game ends. After the variation interval elapses, the execution of the one special game which has been interrupted may be resumed.

  If the first special game is a big hit when the game is controlled to any of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, even if the second special game is being executed. The execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. The predetermined jackpot notification effect may be, for example, an effect in which an image including a character (character information) such as “generating a great chance” is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the case of the above configuration, the control may be performed as described below. For example, when a large hit variation pattern is designated by the first variation pattern designation command while being controlled to one of the specific low-accuracy state, the specific high-accuracy state, and the special state, the sub-control CPU 41 a The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the notification effect is executed. At this time, when the effect game based on the second special game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the execution of the effect game. In addition, even when a predetermined jackpot notification effect is performed on the effect display device 25, the first hold number image HS1 and the second hold number image HS2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. May be.

  Similarly, if the second special game is a big hit when the game is normally controlled to be in the low-probability state, the execution of the effect game based on the first special game is stopped even during the execution of the first special game. In the effect display device 25, a predetermined jackpot notification effect may be executed. In the case of such a configuration, for example, when the jackpot variation pattern is designated by the second variation pattern designation command while the control is normally performed in the low accuracy state, the sub control CPU 41a executes the predetermined jackpot notification effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled as described above. At this time, when the effect game based on the first special game is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the execution of the effect game. In addition, even when a predetermined jackpot notification effect is performed on the effect display device 25, the first hold number image HS1 and the second hold number image HS2 are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25. May be.

  -When the fluctuation time is reduced, only the fluctuation time of the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) than when the fluctuation is not reduced. It may be configured as follows. At this time, for example, the variation time of the first special game may be longer (or more likely to be longer) in the fluctuation time reduction state than in the non-variation reduction state. .

  -After the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit game may be generated without having the game ball enter the gate 33. That is, it may be configured such that it is not controlled to be in a state of waiting for a big hit game to occur. Further, after the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the small hit game is generated when the game ball enters the gate 33 as in the case where the big hit symbol is derived in the special game. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the big hit game is generated when the game ball enters the gate 33 in the waiting state of the big hit game, but the game ball is moved to a different entrance from the gate 33. May be configured such that a big hit game is generated when the player enters the ball. The entrance other than the gate 33 may be an entrance where the prize ball payout condition is satisfied when the game ball enters, or a special game or the like if the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied. The entrance may not satisfy the conditions for starting a game such as a base game.

  In the right side region R2a, the gate 33 is located downstream of a part or all of the second starting opening 27, the first winning opening 29, the second winning opening 31, and the second general winning opening 35. It may be arranged. For example, the gate 33 may be disposed downstream of the second starting port 27, or may be disposed downstream of the second general winning opening 35. In addition, in the right region R2a, the first special winning opening 29 is arranged downstream of a part or all of the second starting opening 27, the second special winning opening 31, and the second general winning opening 35. May be. In addition, the second big winning opening 31 that is opened when the small hit game is generated may be arranged upstream of the first big winning opening 29 that is opened when the big hit game is generated. In addition, a first special winning opening 29 may be arranged in the passage member 37. For example, the entrance of the flow-down passage 39 in the order of the first special winning opening 29, the second starting opening 27, and the second special winning opening 31. The game balls that have entered from 39a may be arranged so as to be guided.

  -The big winning opening that is opened when the big hit game is generated and the big winning opening that is opened when the small hit game is generated may be the same. The number of the special winning openings may be one. In addition, when a big hit game based on some types of big hits is generated, a big winning opening that is opened when a small hit game is generated may be opened. Similarly, when a small hit game based on some types of small hits is generated, a special winning opening which is opened when a big hit game is generated may be opened.

  -When controlled to any of the special state, the specific low-probability state, and the specific high-probability state, an effect game based on the first special game may be executed. Further, when the game is normally controlled to be in the low-probability state, an effect game based on the second special game may be executed. For example, when an effect game based on the first special game and an effect game based on the second special game are executed, each effect game may be separately executed in different display areas of the effect display device 25. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that each effect game is executed separately on a different display device.

  The number of game balls consumed (the number of game balls fired) in the above embodiment is the number of game balls fired into the game area 21 and can be said to be the number of effective balls. Further, the number of game balls to be paid out in the above embodiment is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls, and can be said to be the number of prize balls. The number of award balls may be the number of award balls when all balls enter the winning opening, or, for example, the number of award balls excluding the award balls paid out when entering the general winning openings 34 and 35. It may be.

  -Even if it is controlled to a low probability state, you may comprise so that a fall lottery may be performed. By the way, even when the lottery is not won in the case of being controlled to the low probability state, the control may be continuously performed to the low probability state.

  The setting value (setting information) need not be configured to be changeable. In the case of such a configuration, for example, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when any one of the first set value and the second set value in the above embodiment is set may be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery can be changed by changing the set value. However, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is not limited, and for example, the determination rate of the type of the jackpot is changed. This may be configured to change the degree of advantage relating to the big hit game.

  -The winning probability of the big hit lottery, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery, and the winning probability of the falling lottery in the above embodiment may be changed. For example, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the fall lottery is set to the unit fraction is set to be smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the unit is controlled to the high probability state is set to the unit fraction. May be. Also, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the falling lottery is set to the unit fraction is set to be smaller than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the unit probability is not controlled to the high probability state. May be. In addition, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the falling lottery is set to the unit fraction is the same as the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlling to the high probability state is set to the unit fraction. May be. Also, the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the falling lottery is set as the unit fraction is the same as the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the unit is not controlled to the high probability state is set as the unit fraction. May be. In addition, for example, the winning probability of the drop lottery when controlled to the special state may be different between the case where the predetermined number of times is 50 times and the case where the predetermined number of times is 100 times. Further, the winning probability of the drop lottery may be made different before and after the control to the special state.

  -When a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 when not in the special state, the prize ball effect may not be executed (execution of the prize ball effect may be restricted). Similarly, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 in a state other than the special state, the reserved jackpot notification effect is not executed (the execution of the reserved jackpot notification effect is restricted). Good. Further, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 31 in a state other than the special state, the held small hit notification effect is not executed (the execution of the held small hit notification effect is restricted). Is also good.

  The number of times that the predetermined number is reached is not limited to a plurality, and may be one. In addition, the predetermined number may not include a multiple of the specific number. As described above, the predetermined number may be changed. Similarly, the specific number may be changed. For example, the predetermined number of times may be larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the drop lottery is a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times may be larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the high probability state is a unit fraction. Further, the predetermined number of times may be larger than the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when not controlled to the high probability state is a unit fraction. In addition, the predetermined number of times may be the same as the value of the denominator in the case where the winning probability of the drop lottery is a unit fraction. In addition, the predetermined number may be the same as the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the state is controlled to the high probability state is a unit fraction. The predetermined number of times may be the same as the value of the denominator when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when the state is not controlled to the high probability state is a unit fraction.

  -The predetermined number of times may be changed according to at least one of the type of the big hit and the game state when the big hit occurs. In addition, under a situation where at least one of the type of the jackpot and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is different, the predetermined number of times may be configured to be always different, and the predetermined number of times may be different or the same. It may be configured in some cases.

  -In the said embodiment, after a big hit game is complete | finished, it may be controlled to a special state. For example, the jackpot type may include a jackpot determined to control the special state after the end of the jackpot game. When the special state is controlled after the big hit game is completed, the special state is continuously controlled in the special state without the low probability state until the predetermined number of special games is executed, even if the lottery is won. Alternatively, the special state may be configured to end when the player wins the falling lottery.

  -As a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, specifications that control the state to the high probability state until the next big hit game is given, specifications that control the state to the high probability state until the winning lottery (falling machine), There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the game to a high probability state until the symbol change game for a predetermined number of times ends. In addition, pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to a high probability state have a specification (V-variable machine) that controls a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. Further, a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described fall machine and the V-variable machine are mixed may be used. In addition, the V-variable machine has a specification in which a single round winning port is provided to generate a specific round game. The V-variable changing machine is provided with a plurality of special winning openings including a special winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a special winning opening opened in round games other than the specific round game, and a specific round is provided. There are specifications that cause games. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V-variable transformer of any specification.

  -It may be configured so that it may be controlled to the high probability state after the big hit game, or may be controlled to the low probability state after the big hit game. For example, the types of jackpots include a jackpot determined to control the state after the end of the jackpot game to the high probability state, and a jackpot determined to control the state after the end of the jackpot game to the low probability state. Is also good.

  In the above embodiment, the sub board 41 is used as the sub general control board, and the display control board for controlling the effect display device 25 separately from the sub board 41, the light emission control board for controlling the decorative lamp 17 exclusively, and the speaker 18 are used. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub board may include such a sub general control board and a board for controlling other effects.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above another example, a display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(A) The effect of the on-hold small hit notification effect is a fluctuating game in which the next variable game to be executed is a small hit and a fluctuating game in which the next variable game to be executed does not become a small hit. The case is different.

  (B) The effect of the on-hold small hit notification effect is that when the number of small hit variable games out of the variable games whose execution is suspended is the first number, the variable game whose execution is suspended Is different from the first number in the case where the number of variable games to be a small hit is a second number different from the first number.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 17 ... Decoration lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... 1st starting port, 27 ... 2nd starting port, 29 ... 1st Special winning opening, 31 ... Second special winning opening, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41b: sub-control ROM, 41c: sub-control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which the execution of a variable game can be suspended and a jackpot game is generated when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery,
Small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery,
A small hit game generating means for generating a small hit game after the end of the variable game when the small hit is won in the small hit lottery,
Special ball entry means that allow game balls to enter during the occurrence of small hit games,
Display means for executing a display effect,
Display control means for controlling the display means,
When a game ball enters the special ball entry means, a prize ball is paid out,
It is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of balls won can be increased by increasing the number of wins in the small hit per unit time,
In the display effect, when the game is controlled to the special state, and there is a fluctuating game that becomes a big hit among the fluctuating games whose execution is being held, a held big hit can be executed. There is a notice production,
The gaming machine, wherein the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed when a game ball enters the special ball entry means during occurrence of a small hit game. In the display means, when the game is controlled to the special state, and when a game ball has entered the special ball entry means, a prize ball effect related to the payout of prize balls is executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the on-hold jackpot notification effect is executed by executing an effect mode of the prize ball effect in a special mode different from a normal mode. In the display effect, when the game is controlled to the special state, and when there is a variable game that is a small hit in the variable game that is suspended, the executable There is a small hit information production,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the in-hold small hit notification effect is executed when a game ball enters the special ball entry unit during occurrence of a small hit game. 4.