JP2020000528A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest.SOLUTION: In a big winning game, game ball entry into a first big winning port is permitted. On the other hand, in a small winning game, game ball entry into a second big winning port is permitted. After completion of the big winning game, the game state may be controlled to a first high probability state (high probability state and first open state). In the first high probability state, the number of possessed balls can be increased by obtaining prize balls by the small winning game. The first high probability state is completed by winning a falling lottery. A main control CPU can control to set any one of a plurality of set values that determine the probability of winning the big winning. The probability of winning the falling lottery is the same regardless of the set value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among the gaming machines, some pachinko gaming machines perform a small hit lottery in addition to a big hit lottery. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, by performing a small hit lottery, the number of opportunities to expect a player to be in an advantageous gaming state is increased.

JP 2011-72685 A

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

  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 has a gaming board through which a game ball can flow, a specific starting means having an opening / closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state, an opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means, A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery on condition that a game ball enters the starting means, a big hit game providing means for giving a big hit game when a big hit is won, and a small A small hit game giving means for giving a hit game, a probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than a low probability state after the end of the big hit game is different from the hit lottery End lottery means for performing an end lottery in the high probability state, setting control means capable of controlling to set any one of a plurality of pieces of setting information defining a probability of winning a jackpot, Do Special ball entry means for satisfying the prize ball payout condition, special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow game balls to enter the special ball entry means, and game balls. A passable gate, a normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery on condition that a game ball has passed through the gate, and a normal hit game giving means for giving a normal hit game when a normal hit is won. The opening / closing control means is configured to control the opening / closing means to the open state in the normal hitting game, and the special ball entry means includes a first special ball entry means, And the special hit means includes at least a big hit game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the first special hit means. In the small hit game, Allowing game balls to enter the second special ball entry means And the gate, the specific starting means, the first special ball entry means, and the second special ball entry means, on a specific flow path in the game board, the gate, the first special ball entry means, The special ball entry means, the specific starting means, and the second special ball entry means are arranged in this order, and in the high probability state, a prize ball can be obtained by the small hitting game. The high probability state is terminated when the end result is won in the end lottery of the high probability state, and the high probability state ends in the end lottery of the high probability state. The gist is that the probability of winning the result is the same regardless of the setting information set.

  The gaming machine further comprises mode control means for controlling an effect mode, wherein the mode control means can be controlled to a specific effect mode when controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, When controlled to the specific effect mode, until the predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed after being controlled to the high probability state, regardless of whether or not an end result is won in the end lottery of the high probability state. Then, the specific effect mode may be controlled.

  The gaming machine is controlled to the high-probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed without winning a jackpot and without winning an end result in the end lottery of the high-probability state. As a result, the special game state may be triggered.

  For the gaming machine, the probability of winning an end result in the end lottery of the high probability state is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the hit lottery when controlled to the high probability state, and the end of the big hit game After being controlled to the high-probability state later, the probability of winning the end result in the end lottery of the high-probability state without winning the jackpot until the predetermined number of fluctuation games is executed is the probability of the big hit game After the game is controlled to the high-probability state after the end, the probability that the predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed without winning a jackpot and without winning an end result in the end lottery of the high-probability state may be reduced. .

  For the above-mentioned gaming machine, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game executed on condition that a game ball enters the specific starting means is the special game state when the special game state is the high probability state. It may be easier to be shorter than when it is not.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the improvement of interest can be aimed at.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a game board. The front view which shows a main control unit. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing setting values (setting information). (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a hit type. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a game state and an effect mode. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the possession ball in each game state. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of various probabilities. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition state of a game state and a production mode at the time of a big hit winning. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition state of a game state and a production mode at the time of a big hit winning. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the prize ball number display effect, the round number display effect, and the prize ball acquisition effect in another embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In this specification, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions as viewed from a player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 mounts a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island facilities (game machine installation facilities) such as a game arcade, and various components (gaming components). And a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is openably and detachably mounted on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a. The mounting frame may be further configured by combining a plurality of frames. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always restricted by the locking device SS, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using a frame key (key) managed by the administrator of the game arcade. Thus, the mounting frame 11b can be opened. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB through which gaming balls can flow. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11. The game board YB includes a game area YBa on the front side of which a game ball flows down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb at a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W on which various designs are applied is attached to the opening window YBb.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is operated when a game ball as a game medium is launched into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can execute an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light-emitting body (not shown) as one of the effects (hereinafter, referred to as “light-emitting effect”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting a sound (hereinafter, referred to as “sound effect”) as one of the effects.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display unit GH. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB such that the image display unit GH is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device 12 can execute, as one of the effects, an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB where the player can visually recognize the information.
The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a is capable of executing a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (hit lottery described later). In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes over time. In this specification, the “fixed stop display” means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. For symbols, "determination stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

  The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result, a small hit symbol as a small hit display result, and a loose symbol as a loss display result. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be simultaneously executable. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the second special game even during the execution of the first special game, and to execute the first game even during the execution of the second special game. The special game is configured to be executable. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery (hit lottery described later), a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery, a small hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a small hit game is given after the end of the special game.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special reservation display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special suspension display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”, and the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum value of each of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (hit lottery of a normal symbol described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol and a non-normal symbol. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol winning lottery is won, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is provided after the end of the normal game.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display section 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times of the normal game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as “normal pending number”. The display units 13a to 13f need not be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit for displaying information instructing so-called “right-handed”, and a round display unit for notifying the upper limit number of round games described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting port 14 as starting means that is open to the game area YBa. The first starting port 14 is located below the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first starting port 14 is always open so that game balls can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 14. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14 corresponds to a first starting unit.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second starting port 15 as starting means that is open to the game area YBa. The second starting port 15 is located at the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 15. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which game balls can enter the second starting port 15, a closed state (regulated state) in which game balls cannot enter the second starting port 15, The first variable member 16 is provided as an opening / closing means operable at the same time. That is, the second starting port 15 corresponds to a specific starting unit and a second starting unit having the first variable member 16 that can be in the open state and the closed state. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but may be in a state where it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 6) for operating the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in an open state in a normal hit game. In the following description, the opening of the first variable member 16 may be referred to as “the second starting port 15 is opened”, and the closing of the first variable member 16 may be referred to as “second opening”. The starting port 15 is closed. "

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first special winning opening 17 as a special ball-in means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first special winning opening 17 is located at the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 17. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout condition of the prize ball is established when the game ball enters the first big winning opening 17.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state in which gaming balls can enter the first large winning opening 17 (allowed state) and a closed state in which gaming balls cannot enter the first large winning opening 17 (regulated state). And a second variable member 18 that can be operated. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 6) for operating the second variable member 18. The second variable member 18 is operated in an open state in a big hit game. In the following description, the state in which the second variable member 18 is in the open state is referred to as “the first large winning opening 17 is opened”, and the state in which the second variable member 18 is in the closed state is referred to as “the first large winning opening”. 17 is closed ". In the present embodiment, the first special winning opening 17 corresponds to a first special ball entry means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second special winning opening 19 as a special ball-in means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second special winning opening 19 is located at the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout condition of the prize ball is established when the game ball enters the second special winning opening 19.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which gaming balls can enter the second large winning opening 19 and a closed state (regulated state) in which gaming balls cannot enter the second large winning opening 19. And a third variable member 20 that can be operated. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 6) for operating the third variable member 20. The third variable member 20 is operated in an open state in the small hitting game. In the following description, the opening of the third variable member 20 is indicated as “the second large winning opening 19 is opened”, and the closing of the third variable member 20 is referred to as the “second large winning opening”. 19 will be closed. " In the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 19 corresponds to a second special ball entry means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 21 that opens to the gaming area YBa. The gate 21 is located to the right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The gate 21 is always open so that game balls can pass through. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball passing through the gate 21. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the hold condition of the normal game may be satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is waiting to be generated, 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 waiting state of the jackpot game will be described later in detail.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first general prize port 22a and a second general prize port 22b as general prize ports opened in the game area YBa. The first general winning opening 22a is located at the lower left of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first general winning opening 22a is always open so that game balls can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 22a. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The second general winning opening 22b is located to the right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second general winning opening 22b is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 22b. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 23 that is open to the game area YBa. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the first general winning opening 22a, and the second general winning opening 22b did not enter the ball. The game ball is discharged from the out port 23 to the outside of the machine (outside the game area YBa). 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 YBa.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first passage member 24 and a second passage member 25. The first passage member 24 and the second passage member 25 are located at the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second starting port 15 is provided in the first passage member 24. The first variable member 16 is a member that forms the upper surface of the first passage member 24. The first passage member 24 is provided with a second special winning opening 19. The third variable member 20 is a member that forms the upper surface of the first passage member 24. In the game area YBa, the second passage member 25 is disposed such that the distance between the lower surface of the second passage member 25 and the upper surface of the first passage member 24 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Then, in the game area YBa, the first passage member 24 and the second passage member 25 form a downflow passage 26. In the flow-down passage 26, the second starting port 15 is located upstream of the second big winning port 19. In the flow-down passage 26, all game balls that have not entered the second starting port 15 are guided to the second large winning port 19. If a game ball enters the ball entrance 26a at the most upstream part of the downflow passage 26 and does not enter the second starting port 15 or the second special winning opening 19, the ball enters from the entrance 26a. The played game ball is discharged from the discharge port 26b at the most downstream portion of the downflow passage 26.

  The second passage member 25 includes a plurality of first protrusions 25a at positions on the lower surface of the second passage member 25 facing the first variable member 16. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 26 collides with the first projection 25a, the flow-down speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 25a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 16. In addition, the second passage member 25 has a plurality of second protrusions 25b on the lower surface of the second passage member 25 at positions facing the third variable member 20. When a game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26 collides with the second projection 25b, the flow speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 25b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the upper surface of the third variable member 20.

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 a plurality of paths according to the firing intensity of the game balls as paths through which the game balls flow in the game area YBa. 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 W (the effect display device 12) to the out port 23 and a right route that passes through the right side of the center frame W (the effect display device 12). 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 gaming board YB is viewed from the front, an area located on the left side of the center line CL bisecting the gaming area YBa to the left and right is referred to as a left area 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 HD to adjust the firing intensity of the game ball, thereby hitting the game ball to the left region R1a and the right region R2a, and the first starting port 14 and the second starting port 15, It is possible to allow game balls to enter the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, the first general winning opening 22a, and the second general winning opening 22b. In the present embodiment, a first starting port 14 and a first general winning opening 22a are provided on the first route R1 (left region R1a), and on the second route R2 (right region R2a), It can be said that the second starting port 15, the first large winning opening 17, the second large winning opening 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b are provided. On the second route R2 (right side region R2a), the second starting port 15, the first special winning opening 17, the second special winning opening 19, and the gate 21 are the gate 21, the first special winning opening 17, The second starting port 15 and the second winning port 19 are arranged in this order.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired with the firing intensity adjusted to be weaker (a so-called left strike), the game ball easily flows down the left region R1a, and the first starting port 14 and the first general prize. There is a possibility that the ball will enter the mouth 22a. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired with the firing intensity adjusted to be relatively high (a so-called right strike), the game ball easily flows down the right region R2a, and the second start port 15 and the first big prize are won. There is a possibility that the ball will enter the mouth 17, the second special winning opening 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b. In other words, in this embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first route R1, the game ball flows down on the second route R2, compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the second route R2. It is unlikely that the ball will enter the two major winning opening 19, the gate 21, and the second general winning opening 22b. On the other hand, when the game ball flows down on the second route R2, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and the first general winning opening 22a as compared with the case where the game ball flows down on the first route R1. Low.

  In the following description, among the firing intensities of the gaming balls, the firing intensity at which the gaming balls are fired so as to flow down the first route R1 will be referred to as a first firing intensity, and the firing of the gaming balls at the first firing intensity will be described. It may be indicated as "left-handed". In addition, among the firing intensities of the game balls, the firing intensity at which the game balls are fired so as to flow down the second route R2 is referred to as a second firing intensity, and firing the game ball at the second firing intensity is referred to as “right-stroke”. ".

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB (sub control). Only the unit SU is shown in FIG. 6). Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including each unit MU, SU, 60 will be described later.

  The main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed board on which various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, a RAM clear switch 42, and a setting device 43. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RAM clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are mounted on the same board.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a backup function. The backup function internally holds (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This function returns the game control. The RAM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation unit configured to enable an operation of instructing initialization of various types of information that has been backed up. The RAM clear switch 42 is configured to be turned on when a push operation is performed, and to be turned off when a push operation is not performed. The operation of the RAM clear switch 42 is a human operation performed by, for example, an administrator of a game arcade.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a setting change function. The setting change function is a function that changes and sets a setting value as setting information that defines a probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit probability). The setting unit 43 is a setting operation unit configured to be capable of performing an operation of instructing a transition to a setting change mode as a setting control state for performing control regarding a setting value. The setting device 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a cylindrical cylinder 43b having a keyhole 43a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is open at the tip end surface of the cylinder 43b. The setting device 43 operates in one of an ON state in which the setting key is inserted into the keyhole 43a and is turned in a predetermined direction and an OFF state in which the setting key is not turned in the predetermined direction (instruction state). The operation to switch to is made possible. The setting device 43 is configured to maintain the operation state (on state or off state) after switching using the setting key without returning without human operation. The setting unit 43 is configured so that the setting key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

The main board case 46 constituting the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 serving as a base, and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. Each of the case members 47 and 48 is made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 with each other, a space for accommodating the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are assembled so as to be inseparable without leaving a trace, and are configured to be able to easily determine that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened due to, for example, an illegal act. The second case member 48 is in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46 and the RAM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 provided on the main control board 40 are exposed from the main board case 46. One or a plurality of watermark holes. Specifically, the RAM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark hole 48a in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 42 can be operated to be turned on via the watermark hole 48a.

  The setting device 43 is exposed through the watermark hole 48b when the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. For this reason, the setting device 43 can perform an operation of inserting a setting key (key) (not shown) into the key hole 43a of the cylinder 43b to turn it on or off via the watermark hole 48b. Note that the distal end surface of the cylinder 43b is flush (or substantially flush) with the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the setting device 43, only the tip end surface (key hole 43 a) of the cylinder 43 b is exposed from the main board case 46, and the other portions are covered by the main board case 46. As already described, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment cannot open the mounting frame 11b unless the locking device SS is operated using the frame key managed by the administrator of the game arcade. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main control board 40 cannot be operated by the player in principle.

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 high probability state is a gaming state in which the big hit probability is higher than the low probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability-variable state (probability state)”, and the low-probability state is a so-called “non-probability-change state (non-probability state)”.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first open state and a second open state as gaming states in which control regarding opening of the second starting port 15 is different. The second open state is a game state in which the probability that game balls enter the second starting port 15 is higher than in the first open state. In the present embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to enter the second starting port 15 even in the first open state. That is, in the present embodiment, both the first open state and the second open state are open states in which game balls can enter the second starting port 15. The second open state in the present embodiment is a so-called “electric support state”, and the first open state is a so-called “non-electric support state”.

  For example, in the second open state, one or a plurality of controls arbitrarily selected from the following three controls are performed. The first control is a control for reducing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than in the first open state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability (normal hit probability) determined to be a normal hit in the normal symbol hit determination to a higher probability than in the first open state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 16 in one normal winning game longer than that in the first opening state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the control to increase the number of times of opening of the first variable member 16 in one normal hitting game as compared with the time of the first opening state, and one of the first variable members 16 in the normal hitting game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls in which the opening time of each time is longer than that in the first opening state.

Next, a setting change function according to the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of set values. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set as a plurality of types of set values in all three stages from the first set value to the third set value. In the following description, "the n-th set value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (where n = 1 to 3). In the present embodiment, when the state is the low probability state, the big hit probability of the setting 1 is Pa1, the big hit probability of the setting 2 is Pa2, and the big hit probability of the setting 3 is Pa3. The jackpot probabilities Pa1 to Pa3 have a high probability in the order of the jackpot probabilities Pa1 <Pa2 <Pa3, and are easy to win the jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, the jackpot probability of the setting 1 is Pb1, the jackpot probability of the setting 2 is Pb2, and the jackpot probability of the setting 3 is Pb3. The jackpot probabilities Pb1 to Pb3 are high in the order of the jackpot probabilities Pb1 <Pb2 <Pb3, and are easy to win the jackpot. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. Note that the set value does not need to be in three steps, and may be any of two steps and four or more steps.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state where the setting device 43 is turned on and the RAM clear switch 42 is turned on, a transition is made to the setting change mode. . In the setting change mode, an internally set value is notified. In the setting change mode, each time the setting switch is operated, the internally set values are set in a loop such as [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → [Setting 3] → [Setting 1] →. Can be changed to In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RAM clear switch 42. The setting change mode ends when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment may include a display capable of displaying a setting value. The display only needs to be able to display at least the setting value that is set internally at that time, and may be able to display other information. That is, the display unit may be a dual-purpose display unit that displays information different from the set value in addition to the display for notifying the set value. The information different from the set value includes, for example, assuming that a big hit game is not being performed, the total number of prize balls in the normal game state / the total number of effective balls in the normal game state × 100 The calculated base value may be adopted.

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is powered on while the setting device 43 is operated in the on state and the RAM clear switch 42 is in the off state, the mode is shifted to the setting confirmation mode. It may be constituted as follows. In this case, in the setting confirmation mode, it is preferable that the internally set value is notified while the internally set value is not changed by operating the setting switch.

Next, a hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot game is defined. The type of the big hit symbol can also be grasped as the big hit type.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol big hit symbol and the second special symbol big hit symbol each have a plurality of types of predetermined big hit symbols. The jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a plurality of types of jackpots at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, out of the 100 types of first special symbol big hits, 20 types of big hits are classified as big hits ZA, and 80 types of big hits are classified as big hits ZB. In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 40 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the jackpot symbol ZA, 30 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the jackpot symbol ZB, and 30 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the jackpot symbol. ZC. In the following description, the big hit based on the big hit symbol ZA is referred to as "big hit ZA". Similarly, in the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZB is referred to as “jackpot ZB”, and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZC is referred to as “jackpot ZC”.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the big hit game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, the round game for opening the first big winning opening 17 is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. That is, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game, entering of the game ball into the first big winning opening 17 is allowed. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the last round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect in which the end of the big hit game can be recognized. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

  For each big hit, the number of round games in the big hit game (shown as the number of rounds in the figure) is determined. Specifically, in the big hit ZA, “10 times” is set as the number of round games in the big hit game. In the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC, “four times” is defined as the number of round games in the big hit game. Further, for each big hit, a mode of opening a special winning opening in one round game is determined. Specifically, for each of the big hits ZA, big hits ZB, and big hits ZC, “25 seconds × 1 time” is set as the opening mode of the big winning port in one round game regardless of any big hit. That is, in the big hit ZA, the big hit ZB, and the big hit ZC, the upper limit time of one round game is “25 seconds”.

  For each big hit, a probability state after the big hit game is determined. Specifically, in the big hit ZA, the big hit ZB, and the big hit ZC, a high probability state is defined as a probability state after the big hit game. In the present embodiment, when the high probability state is given after the big hit game, the winning result is ended until the next big hit game is generated or the end result (fall result) for terminating the high probability state in the drop lottery. In the meantime, a high probability state is given. In the following description, winning in the end result in the fall lottery is simply referred to as “winning in the fall lottery”. The fall lottery will be described later in detail.

  Further, an open state after the big hit game is set for each big hit. Specifically, in the big hit ZA, a first open state is defined as an open state after the big hit game. In the big hit ZB, a second open state is defined as an open state after the big hit game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, until the big hit end condition for generating the next big hit game is satisfied, or the falling lottery is won and the number of operations is performed. The second open state is provided until the falling end condition for ending the special game (100 times in the present embodiment) is satisfied. The falling end condition is that the falling lottery is won between the time when the second open state is controlled and the time when the special game with the number of operations ends, and then the special game with the number of operations ends after the second open state is controlled. This is true in the case where the game has been performed, and in the case where the falling lottery has been won after the special game of the number of times of operation has been completed after being controlled to the second open state. That is, the falling end condition is that both the winning of the drop lottery after being controlled to the second open state and the end of the special game of the number of operations after being controlled to the second open state are satisfied. It is established at the time.

  According to this, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, if the next jackpot game does not occur, the second open state is continued at least until the special game of the number of operations ends, and the special game of the number of operations ends. Even after this, the second open state is continued until the falling lottery is won. In other words, after the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, if the next big hit game is not generated, the second open state is maintained until the special game of the number of times of operation ends regardless of whether or not the high probability state continues. The second open state continues as long as the high-probability state continues, even after the special game of the number of times of operation ends.

  In the big hit ZC, a second open state is defined as an open state after the big hit game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, the big hit end condition for generating the next big hit game is satisfied, or the number of operations (100 in this embodiment) The second open state is given until the number-of-times end condition for ending the special game is satisfied. The number-of-times ending condition is satisfied when the special game of the number of times of operation ends after being controlled to the second open state, regardless of whether or not the winning lottery is won.

  According to this, after the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, if the next big hit game does not occur, the second open state continues until the special game of the number of operations ends, and the falling lottery is not won. However, the second open state ends with the end of the special game of the number of operations. In other words, after the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, if the next big hit game is not generated, the second open state is maintained until the special game with the number of operations ends regardless of whether or not the high probability state continues. When the special game with the number of operations is continued and the high probability state is continued, the second open state ends.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has one type of small hit symbol as a small hit symbol of a special symbol. The type of the small hit symbol can also be grasped as the small hit type. In the present embodiment, the small lottery may not be won in the first special symbol hit lottery, but may be the small lot in the second special symbol hit lottery. For this reason, in this embodiment, the first special symbol does not include the small hit symbol, while the second special symbol includes the small hit symbol.

  In the small hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect as a start effect that can specify the start of the small hit game. In the small hit game, an opening game in which the second big winning opening 19 is opened after the opening time has elapsed is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the small hitting game, entering of the game ball into the second big winning opening 19 is allowed. The open game is ended when a first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. Then, in the small hit game, when the open game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect as an end effect capable of recognizing the end of the small hit game. The small hit game is ended with the ending time.

  In the small hit according to the present embodiment, “0.8 seconds × 2 times” is defined as an opening mode of the second big winning opening 19 in the small hit game. In the small hit according to the present embodiment, “0.2 seconds” is set as the interval time between opening. That is, in the small hit of the present embodiment, the upper limit time of the open game is “1.8 seconds”.

  In the present embodiment, the game state does not change before the small hit game starts and after the small hit game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the low probability state, the low probability state is maintained even after the small hit game ends, and when a small hit is won in the high probability state, the small hit game ends. Also has a high probability. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the first open state, the small open game is in the first open state after the end of the small hit game. After the game is over, the second open state is established. Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of the high probability state, the remaining number of the probability changes does not change before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Similarly, in the present embodiment, in the second open state, the remaining number of operations does not change between before the start of the small hitting game and after the end of the small hitting game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the big hit ZA, the upper limit number of round games is different from other big hits. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit ZA is different from other big hits. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize the big hit ZA from the opening mode of the big winning opening. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the big hit ZA, the effect during the big hit game can be executed with the effect content different from the effect content in the effect during the big hit game based on the other big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the big hit ZA can be visually recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC have the same large winning opening opened in the round game, the maximum number of round games, and the maximum time in each round game. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the opening mode of the big winning prize port in the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC is the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is difficult or difficult to recognize which one of the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC is hit from the opening mode of the jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, in the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC, at least a part of the effect during the big hit game can be the same or substantially the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is apparently difficult to recognize which one of the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC is hit.

Next, an effect symbol variation game, which is one of effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12 in the pachinko gaming machine 10, will be described.
The effect symbol variation game is a variation game in which the effect symbols are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12, and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the rendering game is performed with the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row displayed in a variable manner (scroll display) in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a symbol combination of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination (big hit display result) based on the effect symbol is also derived in the effect game. Also, when a small hit symbol (small hit display result) is derived in the special game, a small hit symbol combination (small hit display result) based on the effect symbol is also derived in the effect game. Also, in the case where a lost symbol (missed display result) is derived in the special game, a combination of lost symbols based on the rendered symbol (missed display result) is also derived in the effect game.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations of the effect symbols include the symbol combinations of the effect symbols that are shared by the symbol combination of the big hit when the big hit ZB is won, and the symbol combination when the big hit ZC is won. . For this reason, in this embodiment, it is difficult to specify which one of the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC from the symbol combination of the effect symbols derived in the effect game. In addition, in this embodiment, the symbol combination of the effect symbol may include a symbol combination that is also used as a small symbol combination and a different symbol combination. In this case, it is difficult to specify which one of the small hits and the small hit is based on the symbol combination of the effect symbols derived in the effect game. In the following description, when a special game and an effect game are not particularly distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a “variable game”.

  In the effect game of the present embodiment, a reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state where the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column among all the symbol columns in the effect game (a so-called reach state). The reach effect of the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect that is developed by developing the effect contents of the normal reach effect. In the present embodiment, the super-reach effect is an effect that indicates that the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the running special game is higher than the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the big hit display result is derived (the degree of expectation to become a big hit) is simply referred to as “big hit expectation”. In the present embodiment, when the big hit display result is derived in the special game, the big hit display result is also derived in the effect game. Therefore, the big hit expectation in the special game can be grasped as the big hit expectation in the effect game.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to a result of the process. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 in one direction. The sub-control board 50 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter, referred to as “main control CPU 41a”) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area from which information can be read and information cannot be written (hereinafter, referred to as a “main control ROM 41b”) and a RAM area from which information can be read and written (hereinafter, referred to as “main control ROM 41b”). , "Main control RAM 41c").

  The main control ROM 41b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. The main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end thereof. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect content (variation mode) such as an effect game performed during execution of the special game. The variation patterns according to the present embodiment include a large hit variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. The main control RAM 41c stores various information rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit for generating hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating a software random number by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41a.

  The main control CPU 41a is connected to 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. ing. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be capable of inputting a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41a and the information display device 13 (first special symbol display unit 13a, second special symbol display unit 13b, first special reservation display unit 13c, second special reservation display unit 13d, ordinary symbol display unit 13e, ordinary reservation) The display unit 13f) is connected. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3. The main control CPU 41a is configured to control the operation of each actuator. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the first actuator A1 to realize an opening / closing control unit that controls the first variable member 16. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the second actuator A2 to control the opening of the first special winning opening 17, and controls the third actuator A3 to control the second special winning opening. 19 can be controlled to open. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls each actuator, so that the special winning opening that allows the game ball to enter the special winning opening corresponding to each actuator can be controlled to be opened. Ball entry control means is realized. The main control CPU 41a and the RAM clear switch 42 are connected. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RAM clear switch 42 is turned on. The main control CPU 41a and the setting device 43 are connected. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal output when the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub control CPU 50a, a sub control ROM 50b, and a sub control RAM 50c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 50a performs, as a predetermined process, a process related to an effect. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for a display effect, light-emitting effect data used for a light-emitting effect, sound effect data used for a sound effect, and movable-object effect data used for a movable-object effect for operating a movable body (not shown). are doing. The sub control RAM 50c stores various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub control RAM 50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub control CPU 50a. Note that the sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

  The sub-control CPU 50a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a and the decoration lamp LA are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub control CPU 50a and the speaker SP are connected. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

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 predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and supplies the converted power supply voltage (V1) to each of the control boards 40 and 50. It is further converted to the power supply voltage (V2). The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 50 via a plurality of power supply lines, and each board operates by receiving power supply through the power supply lines. The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between an on state and an off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after the switch. In the present embodiment, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state in a state where power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from an external power supply, power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50, and the power is further turned off. When operated to the state, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

  Therefore, in order to start up the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is turned on, or the power supply from the external power supply is performed while the power supply is being supplied from the external power supply. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In the present specification, "turning on the power" means that power is supplied to each of the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a or the like. “Cut off (power off)” means that power is not supplied to each of the control boards 40 and 50.

Next, the backup function will be described in detail.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 41c is configured to be able to hold various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even when the power is turned off. For example, the main control RAM 41c may hold various kinds of information even after the power is turned off by power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) (not shown) mounted on the power supply unit 60. For example, the main control RAM 41c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when power is not supplied, so that the main control RAM 41c retains various information even after the power is turned off. Good.

  Here, the various types of information to be backed up include game information on the progress of the game, base information on a base value, and set value information on a set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a big hit game, information on a small hit game, information on a game state, and information on payout of award balls. The information on the special game includes, for example, information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and special information that is derived in the special game. This is information that can specify the design. The information on the jackpot game is information that can specify the progress of the jackpot game. The information on the small hit game is information that can specify the progress of the small hit game. The information on the game state is information that can specify the current game state, information that can specify the remaining number of times of the probability change, information that can specify the remaining number of times of operation, and the like. The information related to the payout of the prize balls is information that can specify the number of unpaid prize balls.

  Next, the power-on process will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that executes a power-on process described below is a setting capable of controlling any one of a plurality of setting values as a plurality of setting information that determines a probability of winning a jackpot. Functions as control means.

  When the main control CPU 41a is started by a power-on startup process (boot process), it first executes a power-on process. In the power-on process, whether or not to shift to the setting change mode and whether or not to initialize the main control RAM 41c are controlled in accordance with the operation states of the RAM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 when the power is turned on. The details will be described below.

  When the RAM clear switch 42 is turned on and the setting unit 43 is turned on, the main control CPU 41a executes a RAM clear process of the main control RAM 41c. In the RAM clearing process, the main control CPU 41a initializes the backed up base information game information, but does not initialize the backed up set value information. Next, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a setting change mode. When shifting to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a “change start command”) capable of specifying the start of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50.

  Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a reads the set values stored in the main control RAM 41c. In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a changes the set value that has been set from [Setting 1] to [Setting 2] to [Setting 3] every time the setting switch (the RAM clear switch 42 in this embodiment) is operated. ] → [Setting 1] →... When the setting device 43 is turned off in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a determines the set value set at that time and ends the setting change mode. When the setting change mode ends, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a “setting value command”) capable of specifying the determined setting value to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a “change end command”) capable of specifying the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50. After that, the power-on process ends, and the process shifts to a normal control state described later.

  Further, when the RAM clear switch 42 is turned on and the setting unit 43 is turned off, the main control CPU 41a executes the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process without shifting to the setting change mode, and shifts to the normal control state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 42 is off and the setting unit 43 is off, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. Further, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process without shifting to the setting change mode, and shifts to the normal control state. Here, the normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 41a can perform control for executing a special game based on an internal lottery (hit lottery) and control for giving a big hit game. When the game information is initialized by the execution of the RAM clearing process, the state is returned to a state where no special game or normal game is executed or suspended, and the big hit game is not being performed. On the other hand, if the game information has not been initialized, the game is returned to the state at the time of power-off based on the backed up game information.

  When ending the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines a predetermined control command (hereinafter, referred to as an “initial command”) based on the game information stored in the main control RAM 41c in addition to the set value command. Is output to the sub control board 50. Here, the game information stored in the main control RAM 41c is the game information initialized when the RAM clear processing is executed, and when the RAM clear processing is not executed, the latest power supply is turned off. It is game information at the time.

  For example, when the main control CPU 41a returns during the execution of the special game, the main command is derived as a control command capable of specifying the lottery result of the winning lottery, a control command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and the special game as initial commands. It outputs a control command that can specify the special symbol to be used. At the same time, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command capable of specifying the gaming state. For example, when the main control CPU 41a returns during the provision of the big hit game as an initial command, the main control CPU 41a is a control command capable of specifying the progress of the big hit game.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In this embodiment, the control information (command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 by an information output process executed as an interrupt process.

  The main control CPU 41a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, referred to as a first input determination). . When the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c is less than an upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) (hereinafter, referred to as “4”). , A first hold determination). When the determination result of the first hold determination is positive, the main control CPU 41a adds one to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 41a stores, in an output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated first reserved number. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a 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, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 41c, so that the execution of the first special game is suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. Note that, for example, the random number is a hit random number used for a winning lottery, a big hit symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a falling random number used for a falling lottery, a variation pattern determining random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like.

  After storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 41c, the main control CPU 41a sends the second start port 15 to the second start port 15 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. It is determined whether a game ball has entered (hereinafter, referred to as a second input determination). When the result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a performs the second input determination. Similarly, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a performs a second input determination. When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a 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 41a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter, this is referred to as a second suspension determination). When the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input processing.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a adds one to the second special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 41a 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 suspension determination is positive, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 41c, and The symbol input processing ends. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the information so that the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 41c, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a determines whether an execution condition of the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when a hit game (big hit game, small hit game) is not being performed and is not in a state of waiting for a big hit game, while the main control CPU 41a is in a hit game or waiting state of a big hit game If it is in the middle, a negative determination is made. If the determination result of the execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 41a performs a first in-execution determination as to whether the first special game is being executed. When it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. When the first special reservation number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a executes a first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game.

  Further, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is being executed, when the first special reservation number is not 1 or more (the first special reservation number is 0 (zero)), and When the one-special-symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41a makes a second in-execution determination as to whether the second special game is being executed. When it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. When the second special reserve number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a executes a second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, and when the second special reservation number is not 1 or more (the second special reservation number is 0 (zero)), the main The control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start processing.

  In the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 41c by subtracting one. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores a first reserved number command capable of specifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 41c. When reading out the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 41a deletes the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 41c. Then, the main control CPU 41a refers to information (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag) that can specify the probability state stored in the main control RAM 41c, and determines whether the state is the high probability state. When the state is not the high probability state, the main control CPU 41a performs a hit determination (hit lottery). On the other hand, when the state is the high probability state, the main control CPU 41a performs a fall determination (a fall lottery).

  First, the fall determination will be described. In the fall determination, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the end result is won based on the value of the fall random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. I do. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform a drop lottery based on whether or not the value of the falling random number matches the falling determination value. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform a drop lottery based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the fall random number and the fall determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the falling probability in the present embodiment is the same regardless of the set value that is set. Specifically, the falling probability in the present embodiment is Pc1 regardless of the set value that is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs a drop lottery so as to win the end result with the same probability regardless of the set value that is set.

  Then, if the fall lottery has not been won, the main control CPU 41a makes a hit determination. On the other hand, when the lottery is won, the main control CPU 41a 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 41a makes a hit determination. Thus, in the present embodiment, the high probability state ends when the end result is won in the drop lottery. In the present embodiment, the falling lottery corresponds to an end lottery different from the hit determination in the first special symbol start process and the hit determination in the second special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, an end lottery means for performing an end lottery (fall lottery) in a high-probability state different from the hit lottery is realized by the main control CPU 41a performing a fall judgment.

  Next, the hit determination will be described. In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit determination as to whether or not a large hit is won as a hit determination, but does not perform a small hit determination as to whether or not a small hit is won. That is, in the present embodiment, the hit determination in the first special symbol start process is a big hit determination. In the present embodiment, the hit determination in the first special symbol start process corresponds to a first hit lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 14.

  The main control CPU 41a determines whether to win a big hit based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b in the big hit determination. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot determination using different jackpot determination values according to the current setting value and the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs the big hit determination so that the probability of winning a big hit is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform the big hit determination based on whether or not the value of the hit random number matches the big hit determination value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a jackpot in the high probability state, the number of jackpot determination values may be increased as compared to the low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 41a may determine the big hit based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a big hit in the high probability state, the big hit determination value may be set to a larger value or the predetermined value may be set to a smaller value compared to the low probability state.

  When it is determined that a big hit has occurred in the hit determination relating to the first special game (the hit determination in the first special symbol start process), the main control CPU 41a performs the lottery using the value of the big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. 1 Determine a jackpot symbol to be derived in the special game. The determination of the jackpot symbol corresponds to the determination of the jackpot type. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines a jackpot variation pattern by lottery using a value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when the hit determination related to the first special game is not determined to be a big hit (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 41a determines a loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines an outlier variation pattern by lottery using a value of a variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a stores, in an output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbol and control information (hereinafter, referred to as a variable pattern designation command) capable of specifying a variation pattern. Then, the first special symbol start process ends.

  Further, in the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 41c by subtracting 1 from the number. The main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores, in the output buffer, a second reserved number command capable of specifying the updated second reserved number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 41c. When reading out the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 41a deletes the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 41c. Then, the main control CPU 41a refers to the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 41c and determines whether the state is the high probability state. When the state is not the high probability state, the main control CPU 41a performs a hit determination (hit lottery). On the other hand, when the state is the high probability state, the main control CPU 41a performs a fall determination (a fall lottery). The fall determination in the second special symbol start process is the same as the fall determination in the first special symbol start process described above, and thus the description is omitted. When the fall determination is completed, the main control CPU 41a performs a hit determination.

  In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit determination as to whether or not a large hit is won and a small hit determination as to whether or not a small hit is won as a hit determination. That is, in the present embodiment, the hit determination in the second special symbol start process includes a big hit determination and a small hit determination. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the hit determination in the second special symbol start processing, thereby realizing a hit lottery means for performing a hit lottery on condition that a game ball has entered the second starting port 15. Is done. In the present embodiment, the hit determination in the second special symbol start process corresponds to a second hit lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the second starting port 15.

  The main control CPU 41a determines whether to win a big hit based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b in the big hit determination. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot determination using different jackpot determination values according to the current setting value and the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs the big hit determination so that the probability of winning a big hit is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state. When it is determined in the big hit determination (big hit determination in the second special symbol start process) relating to the second special game, the main control CPU 41a performs the lottery using the value of the big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. 2 Determine the jackpot symbol to be derived in the special game. The determination of the jackpot symbol corresponds to the determination of the jackpot type. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines a jackpot variation pattern by lottery using a value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

  In addition, when it is not determined that the big hit is the big hit in the second special game, the main control CPU 41a performs the small hit determination based on the read random number information. In the small hit determination, the main control CPU 41a determines whether to win the small hit based on the value of the hit random number identifiable from the read random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. judge. For example, the main control CPU 41a may make a small hit determination based on whether or not the value of the hit random number matches the small hit determination value. Further, the main control CPU 41a may perform the small hit determination based on whether a value obtained by adding the value of the hit random number and the small hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the second special symbol start process is higher than the probability of winning a large hit in the second special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the probability of a small hit in the second special symbol start process is higher than the probability of a loss in the second special symbol start process (the probability of not being won in the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery). For this reason, in this embodiment, when a game ball is thrown into the second starting port 15 and the second special game is executed, a small hit is mostly made and a small hit game is generated. There are few chances to miss and big hits.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the small hit probability in the present embodiment is the same regardless of the current setting value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the first special game is 0 (zero) regardless of the set value set. That is, in the present embodiment, no matter what the set value is, the small hit is not won in the first special game. In the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the second special game is the same regardless of the current setting value. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the second special game is Pd1 regardless of which set value is set. That is, in this embodiment, a small hit is won in the second special game with a certain probability regardless of the set value that is set.

  When it is determined in the small hit determination related to the second special game (small hit determination in the second special symbol start processing) that the small hit is determined, the main control CPU 41a determines a small hit symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines a small hit variation pattern by lottery using a value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when the hit determination according to the second special game is not determined to be a big hit and is not determined to be a small hit (a loss), the main control CPU 41a determines a loss symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines an outlier variation pattern by lottery using a value of a variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

  Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 41a performs a process different from the special symbol start process, and causes the special game to be executed. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 41a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. At this time, when the big hit symbol is derived in the first special game, if the second special game is being executed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the second special game. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive a slip design. Similarly, when the big hit symbol is derived in the second special game, if the first special game is being executed, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the first special game. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive a slip design. In other words, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, and the main control CPU 41a derives the big hit symbol in the other special game, the main control CPU 41a executes the special game in one of the special games. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive a lost symbol regardless of the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing.

  In addition, the main control CPU 41a 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 elapses. With the above-described control, the main control CPU 41a controls the special game to be executed over a variation time determined by the variation pattern determined by the special symbol start process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a does not make a small hit determination in the first special symbol start process, but makes a small hit determination in the second special symbol start process. That is, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14, a small hit cannot be won, while when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, a small hit can be won. .

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 41a sets a state of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game, and provides control information (hereinafter, referred to as an occurrence waiting command) capable of specifying the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game. Store in output buffer. The jackpot game occurrence waiting state is a state where a jackpot game can be generated by passing a game ball through the gate 21. In other words, the state of waiting for a jackpot game is a state in which a jackpot game has not yet occurred, and is a state in which a jackpot game can be generated. That is, the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game is a state in which the occurrence of the big hit game is stagnant, and may be a state in which the stagnation control is performed with respect to the occurrence of the big hit game.

Here, the manner of determining the variation pattern (determination condition) in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines any variation pattern from a variation pattern group including one or a plurality of variation patterns when determining a variation pattern in the special symbol start process. I do. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of fluctuation pattern groups. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines any variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group corresponding to the current gaming state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern according to one of a plurality of types of determination modes. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs a process of determining a variation pattern, thereby realizing a variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern. In the following description, the gaming state when the low probability state and the first open state are referred to as “first low-probability state”, and the gaming state when the low probability state and the second open state are referred to as “first 2 Low-probability state. " Further, in the following description, the game state when the game state is the high probability state and the first open state is referred to as “first high accuracy state”, and the game state when the game state is the high probability state and the second open state is “the first state”. 2 High accuracy state ".

  For example, when in the first low-probability state, the main control CPU 41a determines any variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group. In the second low-probability state, the main control CPU 41a determines one of the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group. Further, when in the first high-accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a determines any one of the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group. Then, the main control CPU 41a determines any variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group in the second high accuracy state, as in the second low accuracy state. I do.

  In the present embodiment, in each variation pattern group of the first variation pattern group to the third variation pattern group, some or all of the variation patterns included in each variation pattern group are different. In the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game when the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group is the first time. In the present embodiment, the average change time of the second special game when the change pattern of the second special game is determined from the change patterns included in the second change pattern group is the second time, The average change time of the second special game when the change pattern of the second special game is determined from the change patterns included in the third change pattern group is the third time. In the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is longer in the order of the third time <the second time <the first time. That is, in the present embodiment, the average variation time of the second special game is shorter in the first high-accuracy state than in the other gaming states. In other words, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game is more likely to be shorter in the first high-accuracy state than in other game states. Further, in the present embodiment, the average change time of the second special game is shorter in the second low-accuracy state or the second high-accuracy state than in the first low-accuracy state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game is likely to be shorter in the second low-probability state or the second high-probability state than in the first low-probability state.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, while the first fluctuation pattern group includes a fluctuation pattern in which a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 10 minutes) is defined as a fluctuation pattern of the second special game, a predetermined fluctuation A fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time shorter than the time is not included. On the other hand, the second fluctuation pattern group and the third fluctuation pattern group include a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than the predetermined fluctuation time is defined as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, It does not include a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time longer than an hour. That is, in the present embodiment, when in the first low-accuracy state, while the fluctuation time of the second special game is a predetermined fluctuation time, the second low-precision state, the first high-precision state, and the second high-precision state In any of the states, the fluctuation time of the second special game is a fluctuation time shorter than a predetermined fluctuation time.

  In the present embodiment, determining the variation pattern of the second special game from the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group corresponds to determining the variation pattern in the first determination mode. . In the present embodiment, determining the variation pattern of the second special game from the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group corresponds to determining the variation pattern in the second determination mode. . In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern group corresponds to a normal variation pattern group, and the third variation pattern group corresponds to a specific variation pattern group. That is, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, the variation pattern may be determined in the second determination mode.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
When the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Similarly, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal from each of the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the first general sensor SE6, and the second general sensor SE7, Control is performed so that the number of game balls determined by the sensor is paid out. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a detection signal is input from each of the first general sensor SE6 and the second general sensor SE7 depends on the number of the first start sensor SE1 and the second start sensor SE2. The number is larger than the number of prize balls paid out when the detection signal is input. On the other hand, the number of prize balls paid out when a detection signal is input from each of the first general sensor SE6 and the second general sensor SE7 is determined by the detection signal from each of the first count sensor SE3 and the second count sensor SE4. Less than the number of prize balls paid out when entered.

  Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. The main control CPU 41a executes a big hit process when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in a state of waiting for a big hit game to occur. In the big hit process, the main control CPU 41a performs control for generating a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the big hit processing, thereby realizing a big hit game giving means for giving a big hit game when a big hit is won.

  In the big hit process, the main control CPU 41a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in an output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a starts the round game by controlling the first big winning opening 17 to be opened in an opening mode determined in the big hit symbol (big hit type). Then, after starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls the first large winning opening 17 to be closed, thereby ending the round game. The main control CPU 41a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed. Also, each time a round game is started, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in an output buffer. When the last round game is over, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in an output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a ends the big hit game.

  Next, the small hitting process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. When the small hit special game ends, the main control CPU 41a executes a small hit processing. In the small hit processing, the main control CPU 41a performs control for causing a small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, a small hitting game providing means for providing a small hitting game when the small hit is won by the main control CPU 41a executing the small hitting process is realized. In the present embodiment, when the small hit special game ends, the main control CPU 41a performs the small hit processing regardless of whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5.

  In the small hit processing, the main control CPU 41a first stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in an output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a controls the third actuator A3 so as to open the second big winning opening 19 in an opening manner determined in the small hit symbol (kind of small hit), thereby opening the game. To start. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to open the second special winning opening 19 among the special winning openings in the small hitting game. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as an open game command) capable of specifying the start of the open game in the output buffer when the open game is started. Thereafter, when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the open game by controlling the second large winning opening 19 to be closed. When the opening game ends, the main control CPU 41a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a ends the small hitting game.

Next, a description will be given of processing relating to a game state performed by the main control CPU 41a.
When starting the big hit game, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to a first low-probability state (low-probability state and first open state). For this reason, in the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the first low-accuracy state is set. In addition, when a big hit is won, the main control CPU 41a specifies a game state to be controlled after the big hit game ends according to the big hit symbol (big hit type). Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the specified gaming state with the end of the big hit game.

  The main control RAM 41c stores information that can specify a gaming state. The information that can specify the game state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes the probability state flag described above and an open state flag that can specify which of the first open state and the second open state is in the open state. There is.

  When controlling to the low-probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low-probability state in the probability state flag and outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low-probability command) that can specify the low-probability state. Store in buffer. When controlling to the high-probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high-probability state in the probability state flag and controls information that can specify the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high-accuracy command). Is stored in the output buffer. When controlling to the first open state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the first open state in the open state flag and sets control information (hereinafter, referred to as first open state) capable of specifying the first open state. Command) is stored in the output buffer. When controlling to the second open state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the second open state in the open state flag, and sets control information that can specify the second open state (hereinafter, second open state). Command) is stored in the output buffer.

  When controlling to the second open state, the main control CPU 41a stores the number of times corresponding to the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c as the remaining number of times to control to the second open state, and triggers the control to the second open state. Is stored in the main control RAM 41c. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores information capable of specifying the number of operations (hereinafter, referred to as an operation number command) in an output buffer. Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times of operation stored in the main control RAM 41c. When the remaining number of times of operation becomes 0, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the type of the jackpot stored in the main control RAM 41c can be set to the second open state based on the information that can specify the type of jackpot. Specify the type.

  When the big hit that triggered the control to the second open state is the big hit ZB, the main control CPU 41a sets the current probability state to the high probability state based on the value of the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 41c. Determine if there is. When the current probability state is the high probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls the second open state even after the end of the special game in which the remaining number of operations is zero. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a controls the state to the first open state when the current probability state becomes the low probability state. On the other hand, when the jackpot that triggered the control to the second open state is the jackpot ZC, the main control CPU 41a sets the remaining number of times of operation to 0 regardless of the value of the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 41c. With the end of the special game, the control is controlled to the first open state. Note that in the present embodiment, each time the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times of operation stored in the main control RAM 41c, while the first special game is executed. In such a case, control may be performed so as not to subtract the remaining number of operations.

  Further, the main control CPU 41a does not change the game state even when the small hit is won. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the same game state before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Then, the main control CPU 41a does not update the number of times of operation even when a small hit is won.

Next, the ordinary symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol input processing, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has passed (entered) the gate 21 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 21, the main control CPU 41a normally ends the symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball has passed through the gate 21, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reserves stored in the main control RAM 41c 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 41a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c by adding one. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated number of ordinary reservations. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores, in an output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal reservation number command) capable of specifying the updated normal reservation number. Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 41c. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information so as to be specified. In addition, for example, the random number is a normal hit random number used for the normal hit determination (normal hit lottery). Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

Next, the ordinary symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being performed and the normal game is not being performed, while making 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 41a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. When the number of ordinary suspensions is not one or more, the main control CPU 41a ends the ordinary symbol start processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 41a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated number of ordinary reservations is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores an ordinary pending number command capable of specifying the updated ordinary pending number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a reads out, from the main control RAM 41c, 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 41a deletes the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal hit determination (normal hit lottery) based on the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal hit determination in the normal symbol start processing, thereby realizing a normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery on condition that a game ball has passed through a gate. The main control CPU 41a determines whether to win a normal hit based on the value of the normal hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b in the normal hit determination. Is determined. At this time, the main control CPU 41a may make a normal hit determination using a different normal hit determination value depending on the current open state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a may perform the normal hit determination such that the probability of winning the normal hit is higher in the second open state than in the first open state. For example, the main control CPU 41a may perform the normal hit determination based on whether or not the value of the normal hit random number matches the normal hit determination value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a normal hit in the second open state, the number of normal hit determination values may be increased as compared to the first open state. In addition, the main control CPU 41a may perform the normal hit determination based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning a normal hit in the second open state, the normal hit determination value may be set to a larger value or the predetermined value may be set to a smaller value compared to the first open state. . In the case of winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 41a determines a normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start processing. At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines a short time as the fluctuation time of the normal game in the second open state compared to the first open state (or easily determines a short time as the fluctuation time of the normal game). You may do so.

  Then, the main control CPU 41a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a 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 derived. 13 is controlled. In addition, the main control CPU 41a 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 41a will be described. The main control CPU 41a executes a normal hitting process when the normal hitting normal game ends. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 41a starts control for generating a normal hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the normal hit process, thereby realizing a normal hit game providing means for giving a normal hit game when a normal hit is won. In the normal hitting process, the main control CPU 41a generates a normal hitting game by controlling the first actuator A1 so as to open the second starting port 15 in an opening mode defined in a normal symbol (type of normal hitting). I do. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the first variable member 16 to be in the open state in the normal winning game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a may control the first actuator A1 such that the opening time of the second starting port 15 is longer in the second open state than in the first open state.

  Further, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to output a predetermined external signal from an external terminal (not shown) to the outside of the device. The external terminal is connected to, for example, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall or the like, an external effect device installed in an island facility or the like. In the present embodiment, the external signals that can be output by the main control CPU 41a include a first external signal indicating that a jackpot game is being performed and a second external signal indicating that a jackpot game or an advantageous game state advantageous to the player is being performed. 2 external signals.

  When the exceptional condition described later is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first external signal from the time when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and the predetermined interval time elapses to the time when the big hit game ends. To control. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the first external signal to be output from the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs the second external signal in a period in which one of the high probability state and the second open state is given in addition to the period in which the first external signal is being output.

  In addition, when the exceptional condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a starts outputting the first external signal and the second external signal even when a predetermined interval time has elapsed after the jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed. Instead, the output of the first external signal and the second external signal is started when the big hit game is actually started. Here, the exceptional condition is that the big hit symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first low-probability state. In other words, the main control CPU 41a determines that the big hit symbol of the second special symbol is to be determined and stopped in the first low-accuracy state, and that the game ball actually passes through the gate 21 in the waiting state for the occurrence of the big hit game. The first external signal and the second external signal are controlled to be output from when the big hit game is started until the big hit game is finished.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
First, a notification process for performing various notifications will be described. Upon input of the change start command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to execute a setting change notification capable of specifying that the setting change mode is being performed. For example, the setting change notification is executed in such a manner that an image that can specify the setting change mode, such as a character string such as “setting is being changed”, is displayed. Upon input of the change end command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to end the setting change notification.

  Upon input of the RAM clear command, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the effect display device 12 to execute a RAM clear notification that can specify that the RAM clear processing has been performed, that is, that the initialization of the game information has been performed. Control. For example, the RAM clear notification is performed in a manner of displaying an image that can specify that the RAM clear processing has been performed, such as a character string of “RAM clear”. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the RAM clear notification when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the input of the RAM clear command. Note that the various types of notification performed by the notification process may be performed by combining sound output by the speaker SP and light emission by the decorative lamp LA in addition to or instead of displaying an image by the effect display device 12.

Next, a state process performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
The sub control RAM 50c stores information that can specify the gaming state. The information that can specify the game state stored in the sub-control RAM 50c 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 50c includes information that can specify which of the first open state and the second open state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub open state flag). .

  When the low-probability command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can specify the low-probability state to the sub-probability state flag, while when the high-probability command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets Set to probability state flag. In addition, when the first release command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can specify the first release state in the sub-release state flag, while when the second release command is input, the second control state is changed to the second release state. A identifiable value is set in the sub-open state flag. Thereby, the sub control CPU 50a can specify the current game state.

  In addition, when the operation number command is input, the sub control CPU 50a stores the operation number that can be specified from the operation number command in the sub control RAM 50c. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the number of times of operation stored in the sub-control RAM 50c every time the variation pattern designation command is input. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the remaining number of times of operation. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the sub-control RAM 50c every time the variation pattern designation command for the second special game is input, while When a variation pattern designation command for a special game is input, control may be performed so as not to subtract the remaining number of times of operation.

Next, an effect symbol variation process for executing an effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, upon input of the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol specified by the symbol command. When a special symbol big hit symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. In addition, when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a small hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. Then, when a special symbol is specified as a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a missing symbol combination based on the effect symbol.

  Further, upon input of the change pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to change and display the effect symbols. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the effect game. The variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to execute at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP based on a change pattern identifiable from the change pattern designation command so that an effect such as a jackpot notice effect is executed. Control one. Then, at a predetermined timing, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game and to derive a symbol combination based on the effect symbol, triggered by the input of the game end command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a measures the fluctuation time specified from the specified fluctuation pattern in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, and terminates the effect game when the fluctuation time has elapsed. You may. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the hit state processing performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value that can specify that the big hit game is being played. When inputting the ending command and then inputting the fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value that can specify that the big hit game is not being played. When the small control opening command is input, the sub control CPU 50a sets a value that can specify that the small hit game is being performed in the hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 50c. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command after inputting the small hit opening command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value that can specify that the small hit game is not being performed. The sub-control CPU 50a refers to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to determine whether the game is a big hit game, a small hit game, or a hit game (the big hit game and the small hit game). Is not any of the above). Note that the sub-control CPU 50a may be configured to set a value that can specify the state of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game in the hit state flag when the occurrence waiting command is input. In this case, by referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 50c, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify whether it is in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that when the command for waiting for occurrence is input, the effect for waiting for occurrence is executed. The production wait effect is executed with effect contents that prompt the player to enter a game ball into the gate 21. Specifically, the effect waiting for the occurrence is executed with the effect content for urging the player to right-hand. 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 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that a big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to execute a round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the ending effect.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that a small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. Specifically, when the small control opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to execute a small-hit opening effect. Further, upon input of the opening game command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to execute the effect during the opening game. Further, upon input of the small hit ending command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to execute the small hit ending effect.

  In the present embodiment, the content of the jackpot effect performed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA is different from the content of the jackpot effect executed during the other jackpot and small hit games. It is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the big hit ZA from the effect contents of the hit effect executed during the hit game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at least a part of the effect content of the jackpot effect performed during the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB and the jackpot ZC may be the same or substantially the same effect content. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult to specify the jackpot ZB or the jackpot ZC based on the content of the hit effect executed during the hit game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a mode effect performed by executing any one of a plurality of effect modes. In the present embodiment, executing the effect mode means, for example, determining whether or not a game effect can be executed and the effect mode based on the determination conditions in the predetermined effect mode, and effecting an image corresponding to the predetermined effect mode on the effect display device 12. It is displayed on the background of the design. The plurality of effect modes in the present embodiment include, for example, a normal mode that stays in the first low-accuracy state, a special mode that stays in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, and a special mode that stays in the first high-accuracy state. There is a special mode to stay.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to execute the effect mode according to the current game state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the current game state based on the value stored in the sub-probability state flag and the value stored in the sub-open state flag, and sets the effect mode corresponding to the specified game state. Is set in the mode flag in the sub control RAM 50c. For example, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the first low-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the mode flag to a value indicating the normal mode. When the current game state is the second low-accuracy state or the second high-accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the mode flag to a value indicating the special mode, and sets the current game state to the first high-accuracy state. In some cases, a value indicating the special mode is set in the mode flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the effect mode specified from the value set in the mode flag, thereby executing the mode effect.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a change in the possession ball with respect to the game time in each game state will be described. Here, the change of the possessed ball with respect to the game time when the big hit is not won and the big hit game is not generated will be described.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a game ball can enter the second starting port 15 in either the first open state or the second open state. Then, in the second special symbol start process, a small hit is won with a higher probability than a loss. In other words, in the present embodiment, if a game ball enters the second starting port 15, a small hit can be achieved with a high probability even if a large hit is not achieved. In the present embodiment, by hitting the game ball right and firing the game ball in the right region R2a, the game ball can pass through the gate 21 and can be allowed to enter the second starting port 15, so that the small hit game And a chance to obtain a prize ball can be generated.

  Here, in the case of the first low-accuracy state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is compared with the respective gaming states of the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state Becomes longer. For this reason, in the first low-accuracy state, even if the player hits the game ball right and fires the game ball in the right region R2a to execute the second special game, the small hit game is actually generated and the prize ball is obtained. The time before a chance to do so increases. Specifically, in the first low-accuracy state, the second large game is finally started after a time period of about 10 minutes has elapsed from the start of the execution of the second special game by inserting a game ball into the second starting port 15. The winning opening 19 is opened. Therefore, in the first low-probability state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of fired game balls) exceeds the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first low-probability state, the number of possessed balls decreases as the game time elapses.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the player hits right, the game ball does not enter the first starting port 14. For this reason, when right-handing in the first low-accuracy state, the first special game is not executed, and the fluctuation time of the second special game becomes longer. Thus, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that in the first low-accuracy state, it is preferable to make a left-handed operation.

  In the second low-probability state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the first low-probability state. Similarly, in the second high accuracy state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the first low accuracy state. Therefore, in the case of the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, when the player strikes the game ball in the right region R2a to execute the second special game, the first low accuracy state is set. Compared to the state, the time until a small hit game is generated and a chance to acquire a prize ball is shortened. However, in the present embodiment, the second starting port 15 is provided upstream of the second big winning port 19 in the downflow passage 26. In the present embodiment, the game ball enters the second starting port 15 in the second open state (the second low-accuracy state, the second high-accuracy state) as compared to the first open state. Because the ball is easy to hit, most of the game balls that have entered from the entrance 26a enter the second starting port 15, and even if a small hitting game occurs, the game ball enters the second special winning opening 19. Difficult to do. In particular, even when the second start-up port 15 is closed, the first protrusion 25a reduces the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26, so that the second start-up port 15 is closed. Even if the game ball has entered the entrance 26a, the possibility of entering the second starting port 15 increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, a small hit game is generated and the prize ball is compared with the case of the first low-accuracy state. Although the time until the chance of acquiring the game is shortened, it is actually difficult to make the game ball enter the second big winning opening 19. Therefore, in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls fired) is equal to the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. Exceeds. In other words, in the second low-probability state and the second high-probability state, as the game time elapses, the number of possessed balls decreases.

  However, in the present embodiment, in the case of right-handing in the second low-accuracy state and in the case of right-handing in the second high-accuracy state, although the first special game is not executed, a game ball enters the second starting port 15. Since the average change time of the second special game is short and the number of times of the special game executed per predetermined unit time can be increased as compared with the case of left-handing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is preferable to make a right-handed operation in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state.

  In the first high-accuracy state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the first low-accuracy state. For this reason, in the first high-accuracy state, when the player hits the game ball in the right region R2a and executes the second special game, the small game is performed in comparison with the first low-accuracy state. The time until a winning game is generated and a chance to acquire a prize ball is shortened. In the present embodiment, when the game ball can enter the second starting port 15 in the first open state (the first low-probability state and the first high-probability state), it is in the second open state. Since the game balls are harder to enter the second starting port 15 as compared with, the second large winning opening 19 without entering the second starting port 15 among the game balls entered from the entrance 26a. The number of game balls entering the ball tends to increase. In particular, even if the second special winning opening 19 was closed, the second projecting portion 25b did not enter the second starting opening 15 because the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26 was reduced by the second protrusion 25b. The possibility that the game ball enters the second big winning opening 19 increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the first high-accuracy state, compared with the first low-accuracy state, the time until the small hit game is generated and the chance to acquire the prize ball occurs. Is shorter, and it is easier to cause a game ball to enter the second special winning opening 19 than in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state. Therefore, in the first high-accuracy state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of fired game balls) is less than the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first high-accuracy state, the number of possessed balls increases as the game time elapses.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game is controlled to the first high-accuracy state, by right-handing, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by the occurrence of the small hit game even if the big hit game does not occur. Become. In other words, when the vehicle is controlled to the first high-accuracy state, the number of wins per small time per unit time increases compared to when the vehicle is controlled to the first low-accuracy state. It is possible to increase the sphere. In the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state corresponds to a special game state in which a prize ball can be acquired by a small hitting game, so that the number of possessed balls can be increased. In the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state is a gaming state when the state is the high-probability state and the first open state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special game state can be grasped as one of the game states when the state is the high probability state. That is, it can be said that the high probability state includes the special game state.

  Hereinafter, with respect to various lotteries in the present embodiment, the probability of winning each lottery and the relationship between them will be described. First, the relationship between the falling probability and the jackpot probability in the highly accurate state will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the falling probability Pc1 in the present embodiment is a big hit probability Pb1 in the high probability state in the setting 1, a big hit probability Pb2 in the high probability state in the setting 2, and a setting 3 Is a probability lower than any of the jackpot probabilities Pb3 in the high probability state at the time of. That is, the falling probability in the present embodiment is lower than the jackpot probability in the high probability state regardless of the set value that is set.

  Next, during the period from the end of the jackpot game to the execution of the special game of the number of times of operation, the probability of winning the falling lottery without winning the jackpot, the probability of winning the jackpot, and the probability of not winning the jackpot The following describes the relationship between the probability of not winning in the drop lottery and the probability. In the following description, the probability of winning in the drop lottery without winning the jackpot between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special game with the number of operations is referred to as the falling probability within the number of operations. In the following description, the probability of winning a big hit from the end of the big hit game to the execution of the special game of the number of times of operation is referred to as the probability of winning in the number of times of operation. Note that the jackpot probability in the number of times of operation includes the probability of winning a jackpot in the high probability state without winning the falling lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the execution of the special game of the number of operations. This includes the probability of winning in the drop lottery in the low-probability state between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special game of the number of operations. Further, in the following description, the probability of not winning the big hit and not winning the falling lottery between the end of the big hit game and the execution of the special game of the number of times of operation is referred to as the number of times of operation reaching probability. In other words, the probability of reaching the number of times of operation can also be grasped as the probability of executing the special game of the number of times of operation without losing the big hit and without losing the lottery after the big hit game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the falling probability Pe1 within the number of operations at the time of setting 1 can be calculated based on the big hit probability Pb1 at the time of the high probability state at setting 1 and the falling probability Pc1. Similarly, the falling probability Pe2 within the number of operations in the setting 2 can be calculated based on the jackpot probability Pb2 in the high probability state in the setting 2 and the falling probability Pc1. The falling probability Pe3 can be calculated based on the jackpot probability Pb3 in the high probability state at the time of the setting 3 and the falling probability Pc1. In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability Pf1 in the number of operations at the time of setting 1 is a big hit probability Pa1 at the time of the low probability state at the time of setting 1, a jackpot probability Pb1 at the time of the high probability state at the time of setting 1, and It can be calculated based on the falling probability Pc1. Similarly, the jackpot probability Pf2 in the number of operations in the setting 2 is a jackpot probability Pa2 in the low probability state in the setting 2, a jackpot probability Pb2 in the high probability state in the setting 2, and a falling probability Pc1. , Can be calculated. Further, the jackpot probability Pf3 in the number of times of operation in the setting 3 is a jackpot probability Pa3 in the low probability state in the setting 3, a jackpot probability Pb3 in the high probability state in the setting 3, and a falling probability Pc1, Can be calculated based on In this embodiment, the number-of-times-of-operations probability Pg1 at the time of setting 1 can be calculated based on the big hit probability Pb1 at the time of the high probability state at the time of setting 1 and the falling probability Pc1. Similarly, the number-of-times-of-operation probability Pg2 at setting 3 can be calculated based on the big-hit probability Pb2 in the high-probability state at the time of setting 2 and the falling probability Pc1, and the number-of-times-of-operation probability at setting 3 Pg3 can be calculated based on the jackpot probability Pb3 in the high probability state at the time of setting 3 and the falling probability Pc1.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the present embodiment, in the case of the setting 1, the probability becomes higher in the order of the falling probability within the number of operations Pe1 <the big hit probability within the number of operations Pf1 <the probability of reaching the number of operations Pg1. Thus, the jackpot probability Pa1 in the low probability state, the jackpot probability Pb1 in the high probability state, and the falling probability Pc1 are determined. Similarly, in the present embodiment, in the case of the setting 2, the big hit in the low-probability state is set such that the probability of falling in the number of times of operation Pe2 <the probability of big hit in the number of times of operation Pf2 <the probability of reaching the number of times of operation Pg2 is higher. The probability Pa2, the jackpot probability Pb2 in the high probability state, and the falling probability Pc1 are defined. In this embodiment, in the case of the setting 3, the jackpot probability in the low-probability state is such that the falling probability within the number of operations Pe3 <the jackpot probability within the number of operations Pf3 <the probability of reaching the number of operations Pg3 becomes higher in this order. Pa3, a jackpot probability Pb3 in the high probability state, and a falling probability Pc1 are defined.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the falling probability within the number of times of operation is lower than the probability of falling within the number of times of operation regardless of the set value that is set. Further, in the present embodiment, the falling probability within the number of operations is lower than the probability of reaching the number of operations, regardless of the set value that is set. And in this embodiment, the big hit probability in the number of times of operation is lower than the probability of reaching the number of times of operation regardless of the set value that is set.

  Although not shown, as described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit probability differs depending on the set value. In particular, in the present embodiment, the big hit probability is high in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability is the same regardless of the set value. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the probability of being out of the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 decreases.

Hereinafter, the mode of transition between the gaming state and the effect mode in the present embodiment and the operation thereof will be described in detail.
In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state according to the big hit symbol (big hit type) with the end of the big hit game. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the high probability state with the end of the big hit game, thereby realizing a probability state control means capable of controlling the game state to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. You. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to execute the effect mode according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, a mode control unit that controls the effect mode is realized by controlling the sub-control CPU 50a to execute the effect mode according to the game state.

First, with reference to FIG. 10, a description will be given of a transition state of the game state and the effect mode in a case where, after the end of the big hit game, a falling lottery is won before 100 special games are executed.
When the big hit ZA is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the first high-accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls so as not to give the second open state while giving the high probability state. At this time, since the gaming state is the first high-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. Then, the main control CPU 41a ends the high-probability state triggered by the winning of the drop lottery. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the first high-accuracy state to the first low-accuracy state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to execute the normal mode as the effect mode. Thereafter, even when the number of special games executed since the big hit game has reached 100 has been reached, the main control CPU 41a continuously controls the first low-probability state without shifting the game state. . Therefore, even when the number of special games executed since the big hit game has reached 100 has been reached, the sub-control CPU 50a continues to execute the normal mode without changing the effect mode. Control.

  When the big hit ZB is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high-accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to the high probability state and the second open state. The main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. At this time, since the gaming state is the second high-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a decrements the remaining number of times of operation by one each time the special game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 41a ends the high-probability state triggered by the winning of the drop lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 41a continuously controls the second open state since the remaining number of times of operation is not 0 (zero). That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second high-accuracy state to the second low-accuracy state. Then, since the gaming state is the second low-probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to continue to execute the special mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, if the winning lottery based on the big hit ZB is completed and the falling lottery is won before the special game of the number of operations (100 times) is executed, the gaming state is set to the second high level. While shifting from the certainty state to the second low certainty state, control is performed such that the special mode is continuously executed without changing the effect mode. Thereafter, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero), the main control CPU 41a ends the second open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second low-probability state to the first low-probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

  When the big hit ZC is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high-accuracy state with the end of the big hit game and stores 100 times in the main control RAM 41c as in the case of the big hit ZB. Let it. At this time, since the gaming state is the second high-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a decrements the remaining number of times of operation by one each time the special game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 41a ends the high-probability state triggered by the winning of the drop lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 41a continuously controls the second open state since the remaining number of times of operation is not 0 (zero). That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second high-accuracy state to the second low-accuracy state. Then, since the gaming state is the second low-probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to continue to execute the special mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the winning lottery based on the big hit ZC is completed and before the special game of the number of times of operation (100 times) is executed and the winning lottery is won, the gaming state is set to the second high level. While shifting from the certainty state to the second low certainty state, control is performed such that the special mode is continuously executed without changing the effect mode. Thereafter, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0 (zero), the main control CPU 41a ends the second open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second low-probability state to the first low-probability state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a description will be given of a transition state of the game state and the effect mode when the special lottery is executed after 100 times of the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game.
When the big hit ZA is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the first high-accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. The sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a does not end the high-probability state even if the number of special games executed since the big hit game has ended reaches 100 times, if the falling lottery has not been won. That is, the main control CPU 41a continuously controls the first highly accurate state without shifting the gaming state. Therefore, even when the number of special games executed since the big hit game has reached 100 times, the sub-control CPU 50a continues to execute the special mode without changing the effect mode. Control. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the high-probability state triggered by winning in the drop lottery. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the first high-accuracy state to the first low-accuracy state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

  When the big hit ZB is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high-precision state with the end of the big hit game, and stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. At this time, since the gaming state is the second high-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. Then, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times of operation each time the special game is executed. Thereafter, even if the number of special games executed after the big hit game has reached 100 (the number of times of operation) after the big hit game has ended, the main control CPU 41a sets the high probability state and The second open state is not terminated. That is, the main control CPU 41a continuously controls the second high accuracy state without shifting the game state. Therefore, even when the number of special games executed since the big hit game has reached 100 has been reached, the sub control CPU 50a continues to execute the special mode without changing the effect mode. Control. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the high-probability state triggered by winning in the drop lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs control to end the second open state because the falling end condition for winning the falling lottery and ending the special game of the number of operations is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the second high-accuracy state to the first low-accuracy state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

  When the big hit ZC is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high-accuracy state with the end of the big hit game, and stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. At this time, since the gaming state is the second high-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. Then, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times of operation each time the special game is executed. Thereafter, when the number of special games executed after the big hit game ends reaches 100 times (the number of times of operation), the number of conditions for ending the special game of the number of times of operation is satisfied. 2 Control is performed to end the open state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a does not end the high-probability state because it has not won the fall lottery. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state from the second highly accurate state to the first highly accurate state. Then, since the gaming state is the first high-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the special mode as the effect mode. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the high-probability state triggered by winning in the drop lottery. That is, the main control CPU 41a shifts the gaming state from the first high-accuracy state to the first low-accuracy state. Then, since the gaming state is the first low-precision state, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the transition mode of the effect mode from the end of the big hit game to the execution of the special game of 100 times (the number of operations) from the end of the big hit game is 100 times of the special game after the end of the big hit game. Irrespective of whether or not the lottery lottery is won until the execution of the game, the same applies when the big hit ZB is won and when the big hit ZC is won. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is won, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so that the special mode is executed after the big hit game ends, and the special mode is executed 100 times after the big hit game ends. Until the game is executed, control is performed such that the special mode is continuously executed regardless of whether or not the drop lottery is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZC is won, after the big hit game is finished, after being controlled to the second high accuracy state, the big hit is not won and the falling lottery is not won 100 times (the number of operations). When the special game is executed, the first highly accurate state may be controlled.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit ZA is a big hit that is controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the big hit ZB is a big hit that is not controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the big hit game ends. In the present embodiment, the jackpot ZC is set to the first high-accuracy state on condition that the special game of the number of times of operation is executed after the end of the jackpot game without winning the jackpot and without winning the falling lottery. A controlled jackpot. In other words, the big hit ZC is a big hit that may be controlled to the first highly accurate state after the big hit game ends.

  And, as shown in FIG. 4, the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is such that 20 jackpot symbols out of 100 jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZA, and 80 jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot ZB. ing. On the other hand, the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is such that 40 jackpot symbols out of 100 jackpot symbols are classified as jackpot ZA, 30 types of jackpot symbols are classified as jackpot ZB, and 30 types of jackpot symbols. The symbols are classified as big hits ZC. For this reason, when the big hit is won in the second special symbol start process, the big hit is controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the big hit game is completed, compared to when the big hit is won in the first special symbol start process. , And a big hit which may be controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the end of the big-hit game, and hard to be a big-hit controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the end of the big-hit game.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZA is won, before the special game is executed 100 times after the big hit game ends, the falling lottery is won. May be controlled to the first low-probability state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is won, even if the big lottery is won before the special game is executed 100 times after the big hit game is completed, the big hit is won. The second open state is maintained from the end of the game until 100 special games are executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is won, the game is not controlled to the first low-precision state from the end of the big hit game to the execution of at least 100 special games. 2 The game state is one of the low-probability state and the second high-probability state.

The effect of the present embodiment will be described.
(1-1) Since the first special winning opening 17 is disposed upstream of the second starting opening 15, when it is allowed for game balls to enter the first special winning opening 17, When the game ball enters the second starting port 15, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball does not reach the first winning port 17. On the other hand, since the second special winning opening 19 is disposed downstream of the second starting opening 15, when the entering of game balls into the second special winning opening 19 is allowed, the game winning balls 19 are provided. Can be created whether or not the player reaches the second winning port 19 without entering the second starting port 15. For this reason, in the present embodiment, if the game ball is allowed to enter the first big winning opening 17 in the big hit game, the game can be enjoyed with confidence, while the second game in the small hit game is allowed. When it is allowed for game balls to enter the special winning opening 19, it is possible to entertain the game with the playability of whether the game balls reach the second special winning opening 19.

  (1-2) In the present embodiment, the high-probability state is terminated when the lottery is won. According to this, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to know how long the high probability state continues. Then, in the present embodiment, when in the first high-accuracy state (high-probability state and first open state), it is possible to increase the number of possessed balls by being able to acquire prize balls by small hitting games. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the first high-accuracy state is in the first high-accuracy state, a sense of tension as to how long the first high-accuracy state is continued is provided while the gaming ability of increasing the number of balls held by the small hit game is enjoyed. This can make the game more entertaining.

  (1-3) When the big hit ZB or the big hit ZC is won and the special mode is controlled after the big hit game is over, even if the falling lottery is won thereafter, the special game of the number of times of operation (100 times) is executed. Until the execution, the control can be continuously performed in the same special mode as when the winning lottery has not been won. Therefore, even if the big hit ZB or big hit ZC is won, even if the big hit game is over and the falling lottery is won, the high probability state continues until the special game of the number of operations is executed. Can be expected.

  (1-4) When the big hit ZC is won, after the big hit game is completed, the special game of the number of times of operation is executed without being hit with the big hit and without being won in the drop lottery after being controlled to the second high accuracy state. As a result, the first highly accurate state is controlled. According to this, even if the big hit is not won between the end of the big hit game and the end of the special game of the number of operations, it is expected to be controlled to the first highly accurate state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player when the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the big hit game.

  (1-5) The probability of winning the falling lottery is lower than the probability of a big hit in the high probability state. Therefore, when the state is controlled to the high probability state, it can be expected that a big hit will be won before the fall lottery is won.

  (1-6) The probability of falling in the number of times of operation, which is the probability of winning a drop lottery without winning a big hit from the end of the big hit game to the execution of the special game of the number of times of operation, is the end of the big hit game It is lower than the probability of reaching the number of times of operation, which is the probability of not winning a jackpot and not winning in the drop lottery until the special game of the number of times of operation is executed. According to this, even if the big hit is not won after the big hit game ends and the special game with the number of operations is executed, the special game with the number of operations is executed after the big hit game is ended. By not winning in the drop lottery until this time, it can be expected to be controlled to the first highly accurate state.

  (1-7) Since the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter in the first high-accuracy state than in other game states, it is possible to execute the second special game at a good tempo. Yes, it can improve the interest of the player.

  (1-8) After the end of the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, the game is controlled to the first high accuracy state without passing through the second high accuracy state. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit ZC, the game is controlled to the first high accuracy state via the second high accuracy state. Therefore, it is possible to diversify and entertain the transition state of the game state until the state is controlled to the first highly accurate state.

  (1-9) After the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is finished, after being controlled to the second high-precision state, it is not controlled to the first high-precision state unless a big hit is won. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, the second high-precision state is controlled, and even if the jackpot is not won, the special game of the number of operations is started without winning the falling lottery. Is controlled to the first highly accurate state. In the big hit game based on the big hits of the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC, the first big winning opening 17 is opened in the same opening mode, and the big hit effect is executed with the same or substantially the same effect contents. For this reason, a player who is interested in the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game can be given a pleasure of estimating which big hit has been made.

  (1-10) Further, from the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpots ZB and ZC to the end of the special game of the number of operations, the variation patterns included in the same variation pattern group, respectively. The variation pattern is determined from the following. For this reason, it is possible to give a player who is interested in the transition state of the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game a pleasure to guess which jackpot has been won, even after the end of the jackpot game. it can.

  (1-11) When the first high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit ZA, and when the falling lottery is subsequently won, before the 100 special games are executed. Is also controlled to the first low-precision state. On the other hand, if the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpots ZB and ZC, 100 special games will be executed when the winning lottery is selected thereafter. Until the above, the state is controlled to the second low-probability state, and is not controlled to the first low-probability state. In other words, when the big hits ZB and the big hits ZC are won, it is possible to control the gaming state to be more advantageous than the first low-probability state after the big hit game is completed, as compared to when the big hit ZA is won. It can be said that the guaranteed period is long. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player when the big hit ZB and the big hit ZC are won.

  (1-12) In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the falling lottery is the same regardless of the set value that is set. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the game property of determining how long the situation where the number of balls can be increased while the game is being enjoyed with the game property of whether or not the game ball reaches the second big winning opening 19 is continued. Can be enjoyed in the same way regardless of the set values.

  (1-13) The jackpot ZA is a jackpot controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot ZC is a jackpot that may be controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, the big hit ZB is a big hit that is not controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. And when the big hit is won in the second special symbol start processing, the ratio of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZC is higher than when the big hit is won in the first special symbol start processing, while the big hit ZB is Rate is low. For this reason, when a big hit is won in the second special symbol start processing, it can be said that the first high-accuracy state is more likely to be achieved after the big hit game is completed, compared to when a big hit is won in the first special symbol start processing. According to this, since a sense of expectation when a game ball enters the second starting port 15 can be improved, before the game ball reaches the second special winning opening 19, it is upstream from the second special winning opening 19. , It is possible to prevent the interest in the game from deteriorating even if the ball enters the second starting port 15 disposed in the game.

  (1-14) In the present embodiment, in the first highly accurate state, the first highly accurate state may be ended by winning one of the big hits ZB and ZC. For this reason, in the present embodiment, as the set value with a higher jackpot probability is set, the possibility that the jackpot is won in the first high accuracy state and the first high accuracy state is ended increases. In other words, in the present embodiment, as the set value with the lower big hit probability is set, the possibility of winning the big hit in the first high accuracy state and ending the first high accuracy state is lower. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if a setting value with a low big hit probability is set, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (1-15) In the present embodiment, the small hit probability is the same regardless of the set value. For this reason, when a set value with a large jackpot probability is set, the probability of a miss is lower than when a set value with a small jackpot probability is set. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a set value with a high big hit probability is set, a situation in which neither a big hit nor a small hit is won hardly occurs. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when a set value with a large jackpot probability is set, it is possible to reduce the chance of losing in the first high-accuracy state, and to enjoy a game with sharp playability.

  (1-16) In the present embodiment, since the first low-probability state is a gaming state in which it is preferable to make a left-hand hit, it is assumed that the big hit symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. It can be said that the game state is difficult to play. In the present embodiment, the first external signal and the second external signal are in the first low-accuracy state, and when the big hit symbol of the second special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the first external signal and the second external signal are in a state of waiting for a big hit game to occur. It is not output at a certain time, but is output when the big hit game is actually started. According to this, when the big hit symbol of the second special symbol is determined and stopped and displayed in the first low-accuracy state, the effect is executed by the external effect device that has input the first external signal and the second external signal. When a big hit game is actually started while suppressing the player from feeling uncomfortable, the player can be entertained by the effect by the external effect device.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The present embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-As shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 so as to execute a prize ball number display effect of displaying the acquired number of prize balls. The sub-control CPU 50a, for example, may control to execute the prize ball number display effect in the first high-accuracy state. At this time, in the prize ball number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control to display a value obtained by adding the prize ball number obtained in the big hit game and the prize ball number obtained in the small hit game. .

  -As shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the effect display device 12 to execute a round number display effect for displaying the number of round games. At this time, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the number of round games by summing up one or a predetermined small hit game as one round game in addition to the round game in the big hit game. Is also good. That is, in the round number display effect, the sub-control CPU 50a adds 1 to the number of round games each time one round game is ended in the big hit game and each time one or a predetermined small hit game is ended. It may be displayed.

  -As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (c), the sub-control CPU 50a sets the prize ball in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 17 and the second special winning opening 19). The effect display device 12 may be controlled so as to execute a prize ball acquisition effect indicating that the game has been acquired. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a obtains a prize ball when a game ball enters the first large winning opening 17 and a prize ball when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. May be controlled so that the effect contents of the prize-ball obtaining effect are different from those in the case of obtaining the prize ball. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a acquires a prize ball when a game ball enters the first large winning opening 17 and a prize ball when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 19. In either case, the control may be performed such that the prize ball acquisition effect is executed, while in the other case, the prize ball acquisition effect is not executed.

  -Until the number of special games executed from the second high-accuracy state (special mode) reaches 100 times (number of operations), it is determined that it is impossible or difficult to recognize whether or not the player has won the falling lottery. Then, after the number of special games executed since the second high-accuracy state (special mode) has reached 100, even if control is performed so that it is possible to recognize whether or not the player has won the falling lottery. Good. The control for enabling recognition as to whether or not the winning lottery has been won may be realized by the main control CPU 41a or may be realized by the sub control CPU 50a.

  For example, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the special lottery executed after the second high-accuracy state has reached 100 times, even if the player has won the falling lottery but has not won the falling lottery. Similarly to the above, at least during the execution of the special game that has won the falling lottery, the state is controlled to the second open state. On the other hand, after the number of special games executed since the second high-accuracy state has reached 100, the main control CPU 41a determines that the special game that has won the falling lottery is being executed if the falling lottery is won. Controls the first open state. In this case, it is possible to recognize whether or not the player has won the falling lottery, by opening the second starting port 15 (first variable member 16) during the execution of the special game that has won the falling lottery. In this case, the opening state of the second starting port 15 can be grasped as a notification effect for notifying that the player has won the falling lottery.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the same or substantially the same effect mode until the number of special games executed after the special mode reaches 100 times (the number of times of operation) regardless of whether or not the falling lottery is won. Is controlled to execute the effect. On the other hand, after the number of special games executed since entering the special mode has reached 100, the sub-control CPU 50a executes an effect in a different effect mode depending on whether or not the falling lottery has been won. May be controlled. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute a falling notification effect for notifying that the player has won the falling lottery on condition that the player has won the falling lottery. In this case, it is possible to recognize whether or not the player has won the falling lottery by the falling notification effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control to execute a falling-floating effect for raising the fact that the player has won the fall lottery when the fall lottery has not been won. At this time, it is preferable that the fall-inducing effect is performed such that a part or all of the effect content is performed in the same or substantially the same manner as the fall notification effect.

  -Even if the number of special games executed after entering the second high-accuracy state (special mode) reaches 100 (number of operations), the special game won in the falling lottery even if the lottery is won. May be controlled so that it is impossible to recognize or difficult to recognize whether or not the player has won the falling lottery. In this case, if the number of special games executed since the second high-accuracy state has reached 100 has been won for the big hit, the main control CPU 41a determines that the first game has been executed during the execution of the special game won for the big hit. Control to open state. According to this, even if the game is controlled to the first open state during the execution of the special game, it is conceivable that the player may have won a big hit instead of winning in the drop lottery. Can be determined to be unrecognizable or difficult to recognize. Further, in this case, if the special control executed by the sub-control CPU 50a after the special mode has reached 100 times and the jackpot has been won, the sub-control CPU 50a falls down during the execution of the special game won. The control is performed so that the effect is executed in the same or substantially the same effect mode as when the lottery is won. According to this, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize or difficult to recognize whether or not the winning lottery has been won, based on the effect style of the effect during the execution of the special game.

  -The jackpot probability and the fall probability may be changed as appropriate. For example, the falling probability may be higher than the big hit probability at the time of high probability. In addition, the jackpot probability and the falling probability may be changed so that the falling probability within the number of operations is higher than the reaching probability of the number of operations.

The main control CPU 41a may be configured to start the big hit game without controlling the waiting state of the big hit game after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game.
The manner of determining the variation pattern may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the main control CPU 41a is in a predetermined game state, the main control CPU 41a selects a fluctuation pattern from fluctuation patterns included in different fluctuation pattern groups according to the number of special games executed since the end of the big hit game. You may decide. In addition, even when the main control CPU 41a is controlled to the same game state after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 41a determines the change pattern from the change patterns included in the different change pattern groups according to the type of the big hit. May be. In addition, the main control CPU 41a can determine the variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the same variation pattern group in any game state, while determining the variation pattern with a different determination ratio. It may be.

  -The average variation time of the second special game when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in each variation pattern group may be appropriately changed. For example, when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group and when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group, The type of the variation pattern included in each variation pattern group may be changed so that the average variation time of the two special games is the same. Further, when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group, the variation pattern is determined as compared with when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group. The type of the variation pattern included in each variation pattern group may be changed so that the average variation time of the second special game becomes shorter.

  -The mode of determining the effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute different effect modes even in the same game state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may control so as to execute different effect modes according to the type of the big hit, or change the different effect modes according to the number of special games executed after the big hit game is ended. The control may be performed so as to execute, or may be controlled so as to execute the effect mode determined by a predetermined lottery. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute the effect mode specified by the operation of the predetermined operation means by the player.

  When the number of special games executed since the second highly accurate state has reached 100 (the number of times of operation) in the case of the second highly accurate state, the main control CPU 41 a On the condition that at least one of the falling lotteries has been won, a variation pattern in which a reach effect can be executed as the variation pattern of the second special game may be controlled so as to be determined. That is, in the second high-accuracy state, if a reach effect is executed during the execution of the second special game after the 101st time after the second high-accuracy state is established, it is determined that either a big hit or a fall will occur. You may make it. In this case, in the case of the second high-accuracy state, and when the number of special games executed since the second high-accuracy state has not reached 100, both the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery are won. Even if it is not performed, control may be performed so that a change pattern that can execute a reach effect can be determined as a change pattern of the second special game. According to this, in the case of the second high-accuracy state, when the number of special games executed since the second high-accuracy state has not reached 100, the reach effect is executed. Nevertheless, even if the big hit symbol is not derived, it can be expected that the player has not won the falling lottery. In addition, instead of or in addition to the case of the second high-accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a determines that at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery has been won in the first high-accuracy state, A variation pattern that can execute a reach effect may be controlled so as to be determined as a variation pattern of the second special game. Further, in the first high-accuracy state, when the number of special games executed since the first high-accuracy state has not reached the specific number, the main control CPU 41a determines which one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery. Even if no win is made, a variation pattern in which a reach effect can be executed as the variation pattern of the second special game may be controlled so as to be determined.

  The sub-control CPU 50a wins at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery in the special mode when the number of special games executed in the special mode has reached 100 (the number of operations). Under the condition, the reach effect may be controlled to be executable. That is, in the special mode, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the second special game 101 times or more after the special mode is entered, it may be determined to be one of a big hit and a fall. . In this case, even in the special mode, if the number of special games executed in the special mode has not reached 100, even if neither the jackpot lottery nor the falling lottery has been won, The reach effect may be controlled to be executable. According to this, in the case of the special mode, when the number of special games executed in the special mode has not reached 100, the jackpot symbol is not derived even though the reach effect has been executed. Even if you do, it can be expected that you have not won the fall lottery. In addition, instead of or in addition to the special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a enables the reach effect to be executed on condition that at least one of the jackpot lottery and the fall lottery is won in the special mode. It may be controlled. Further, in the special mode, when the number of special games executed in the special mode has not reached the specific number in the special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that neither the big hit lottery nor the falling lottery has been won. Alternatively, it may be possible to control the reach effect to be executable. When determining whether or not to execute the reach effect under the control of the sub-control CPU 50a as in this alternative example, the main control CPU 41a determines that the number of times of the special game executed since the predetermined control state has been reached is 100 (operating). It is not necessary to change the type of the change pattern that can be determined depending on whether or not the number of times has reached the (number of times).

  The main control CPU 41a may determine a fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern groups included in different fluctuation pattern groups depending on whether the state is the second low-probability state or the second high-precision state. . Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute different effect modes depending on whether it is in the second low-accuracy state or in the second high-accuracy state. According to this, depending on the fluctuation time of the special game and the effect performed during the execution of the special game, whether the state is the second low-accuracy state or the second high-accuracy state, that is, whether or not the falling lottery has been won Can be suggested.

  -The content of the jackpot game based on each jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special winning opening that is opened in the big hit game, the upper limit number of round games, the opening mode of the special winning opening, and the like may be appropriately changed. For example, the main control CPU 41a may control the second big winning opening 19 to be opened in some big hit games. Further, the main control CPU 41a may control the second big winning opening 19 to be opened in all the big hit games. In this case, the first special winning opening 17 may be omitted. In addition, for example, in a predetermined jackpot game, control is performed so as to open the first special winning opening 17 in a specific round game, while controlling so as to open the second special winning opening 19 in a non-specific round game. Is also good. Further, for some or all of the big hit games, the big winning port may be opened in the same opening manner as the big winning port in the small hit game. According to this, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit from the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19. Therefore, for example, when controlling to the first highly accurate state in response to the end of the special game of the number of operations after the end of the big hit game, it is difficult to recognize the timing of the control to the first highly accurate state. Thus, it is possible to give a pleasure of estimating the timing at which the first highly accurate state is controlled.

  -The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, it is not necessary to provide a jackpot controlled to the first highly accurate state without passing through the second highly accurate state after the end of the big hit game. Further, it is not necessary to provide a jackpot controlled to the first highly accurate state via the second highly accurate state after the end of the big hit game. Further, after the big hit game is over, a big hit which is controlled to a different game state according to the game state at the time of winning may be provided.

  A jackpot controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game may be provided. In this case, after the end of the big hit game, a big hit controlled to the first low accuracy state may be provided, a big hit controlled to the second low accuracy state may be provided, or both of them may be provided. You may.

  The type of the jackpot that can be determined may be the same when a big hit is won in the first special symbol start process and when a big hit is won in the second special symbol start process. In addition, the determination ratio of the big hit symbol when the big hit is won in the first special symbol start process and the determination of the big hit symbol when the big hit is won in the second special symbol start process may be the same. In addition, when a big hit is won in the first special symbol start process, the big hit is made easier to be in the first high-accuracy state after the big hit game is completed, compared to when the big hit is won in the first special symbol start process. The determination ratio of the type and the big hit symbol may be set.

-The first special symbol may include a small hit symbol. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may execute a small hit determination (small hit lottery) in the first special symbol start processing.
-There may be a plurality of types of small hits. In this case, the opening mode of the second big winning opening 19 may be changed depending on the type of the small hit. According to this, it is possible to suppress the game being played in a game method that is not recommended, such as firing the game ball only at the timing when the second big winning opening 19 is opened in the small hit game. The main control CPU 41a may determine different types of small hits depending on whether a small hit is won in the first special symbol start process and when a small hit is won in the second special symbol start process. Alternatively, when a small hit is won in each special symbol start process, it may be determined which kind of small hit is to be made by lottery using a predetermined random number.

  -In the small hit game, the opening time and the ending time do not have to be provided. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may start the small hit game by starting the open game for opening the second big winning opening 19, and may end the small hit game by ending the open game.

  In the case of the first low-probability state, the sub-control CPU 50a may control so as not to execute the effect game based on the second special game. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute an effect game based on the second special game even in the first low-probability state, only when the second special game is a special game with a big hit. According to this, the big hit symbol is derived in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, even though the big hit symbol is to be derived in the second special game being executed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the second special game from being terminated as a miss. In one or more game states among the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as not to execute the effect game based on the first special game. You may. Note that the sub-control CPU 50a performs an effect based on the first special game in the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state only when the first special game is a special game in which a big hit occurs. The game may be controlled to be executed. According to this, the big hit symbol is derived in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, even though the big hit symbol is to be derived in the first special game being executed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the first special game from being ended and ended.

  The main control CPU 41a does not end the one special game even if a big hit symbol is derived in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured as follows. The main control CPU 41a may derive the jackpot symbol in the one special game when the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game. The control for the one special game may be made different depending on the determined special symbol. For example, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is a big hit symbol, the main control CPU 41a uses the one special game as a trigger to derive the big hit symbol from the one special game. In the special game, a lost symbol is derived and terminated. On the other hand, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is a lost symbol, the main control CPU 41a determines that the one big game has been derived in the other special game. The execution of the special game may be interrupted, and the execution of the one special game may be resumed when the big hit game ends. Further, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is a lost symbol, the main control CPU 41a keeps the one special game even after the big hit symbol is derived in the other special game. May be continuously executed. Note that, when the special symbol determined to be derived in the one special game is a small hit symbol, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by a large hit symbol being derived in the other special game. With respect to the one special game, a lost symbol may be derived and terminated, execution may be interrupted, or the game may be continuously executed.

  -If the small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 41a derives the outlier symbol in the one special game. Alternatively, the one special game may be configured to end. Similarly, when a lost symbol is derived in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, a lost symbol is derived in the one special game, and the one special game is derived. The special game may be configured to end.

  The main control CPU 41a interrupts the one special game and derives the big hit game when the special game is derived during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game in the other special game. After the end, the execution of the one special game which has been interrupted may be resumed. Similarly, if the main control CPU 41a derives a small hit symbol in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 41a suspends the one special game, After the end of the small hit game, the execution of the one special game which has been interrupted may be resumed.

  The main control CPU 41a is a special game in which one special game is executed during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game and the other special game is a big hit. In this case, when executing the other special game, it is not necessary to execute the hit determination. That is, when starting another special game during the execution of the special game that becomes a big hit, the main control CPU 41a may perform control to derive a lost symbol without performing a hit determination in the other special game. . That is, when the main control CPU 41a executes the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the main control CPU 41a is determined to be derived in the one special game. The control at the time of executing the other special game may be made different depending on the special symbol.

  The main control CPU 41a may perform control so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may control so that any one of the special games is executed with priority, or may be executed in the order of entering the starting port (the order in which the hold conditions are satisfied). It may be controlled.

  A gaming machine (so-called V-variable machine) that gives a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area set in a big winning opening during a big hit game may be used. In this case, there may be provided a jackpot in which the special winning opening is opened in an opening mode that easily passes through the specific area, and a jackpot in which the special winning opening is opened in an opening mode in which the specific area is difficult to pass. In addition, when a big hit is won in the first special symbol start process and when a big hit is won in the second special symbol start process, a big hit in which a big winning opening is opened in an open mode that is easy to pass a specific area, and a specific hit. The ratio of which jackpot is one of the jackpots in which the special winning opening is opened in an opening mode in which it is difficult to pass through the area may be made different.

  -The position where various members are arranged in the game board YB may be changed as appropriate. For example, the gate 21 may be disposed downstream of the second starting port 15, the first winning port 17, and the second winning port 19.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a setting change function.
In the above embodiment, the sub control board 50 is a sub general control board, a display control board for controlling the effect display device 12 separately from the sub control board 50, a light emission control board for controlling the decorative lamp LA exclusively, and a speaker. A voice control board for controlling the SP exclusively 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 41a of the main control board 40 and the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the audio control board may be arbitrarily combined into a single board or a plurality of boards.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(A) a game board on which a game ball can flow, a specific starting means having an opening / closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state, an opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing means, and a game ball provided to the specific starting means. , A lottery means for performing a lottery on condition that a ball is entered, a big hit game providing means for giving a big hit game when a big hit is won, and a small hitting game for giving a small hit game when a small hit is won. Winning game giving means, after the big hit game, a probability state control means capable of controlling to a high probability state where the probability of winning a big hit is higher than a low probability state, and ending the high probability state different from the hit lottery End lottery means for performing a lottery, setting control means capable of controlling setting of any one of a plurality of pieces of setting information defining a probability of winning a big hit, and a prize ball when a game ball enters. Payment conditions are met A special ball entry means, a special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow a game ball to enter the special ball entry means, a gate through which a game ball can pass, A regular winning lottery means for performing a regular winning lottery on condition that a game ball has passed through the gate, a regular winning game providing means for granting a regular winning game when a normal winning is won, and a varying time of the variable game are determined. And a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern group composed of a plurality of variation patterns obtained, wherein the opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means to the open state in the normal hitting game. The special ball entry means includes a first special ball entry means and a second special ball entry means, and the big hit game includes the first special ball entry means. Of the game ball At least a big hit game in which a ball is allowed is included, and in the small hit game, entering of a game ball into the second special entering means is allowed, and the gate, the specific starting means, the first The special ball entry means and the second special ball entry means are arranged such that the gate, the first special ball entry means, the specific start means, and the second Are arranged in the order of the special ball entry means, and the variation pattern determining means determines a variation pattern from a normal variation pattern group in a first determination mode and a specific variation pattern different from the normal variation pattern group. And a second determination mode for determining the variation pattern from the variation pattern group. The variation pattern is determined by any one of a plurality of types of determination modes, and the variation pattern is determined by the second determination mode. sometimes Can increase the number of balls held per unit time compared to when the variation pattern is determined in the first determination mode, thereby increasing the number of balls held. In the probability state, the variation pattern may be determined in the second determination mode, and the high probability state ends when an end result is won in the end lottery of the high probability state. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of winning the end result in the end lottery in the high probability state is the same regardless of which setting information is set.

YB: gaming board, 14: first starting port (first starting means), 15: second starting port (second starting means, specific starting means), 16: first variable member (opening / closing means), 17 ... First large winning opening (special ball entry means, first special ball entry means), 19 ... Second large winning opening (special ball entry means, second special ball entry means), 21 ... Gate, 40 ... Main Control board, 41a: Main control CPU (opening / closing control means, hit lottery means, big hit game giving means, small hit game giving means, probability state control means, end lottery means, special ball control means, normal hit lottery means, normal hit Game providing means, change pattern determining means, setting control means), 50: sub-control board, 50a: sub-control CPU (mode control means).

Claims (5)

A game board through which game balls can flow,
A specific starting means having opening and closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state;
Opening and closing control means for controlling the opening and closing means,
A winning lottery means for performing a lottery on condition that a game ball has entered the specific starting means,
A jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game when a jackpot is won;
A small hit game giving means for giving a small hit game when a small hit is won;
After the end of the big hit game, a probability state control means that can be controlled to a high probability state where the probability of winning a big hit is higher than a low probability state,
End lottery means for performing an end lottery of the high probability state different from the hit lottery,
Setting control means capable of controlling to set any one of a plurality of setting information that determines the probability of winning a jackpot,
Special ball entry means for which the prize ball payout condition is satisfied by entering the game ball,
Special ball entry control means capable of controlling the special ball entry means so as to allow game balls to enter the special ball entry means,
A gate through which game balls can pass,
Normal winning lottery means for performing a normal winning lottery on condition that a game ball has passed through the gate,
A normal hit game providing means for giving a normal hit game when a normal hit is won,
The opening / closing control means controls the opening / closing means to the open state in the normal hit game,
The special ball entry means includes a first special ball entry means and a second special ball entry means,
The jackpot game includes at least a jackpot game in which game balls are allowed to enter the first special ball entry means,
In the small hitting game, entering of the game ball into the second special entering means is allowed,
The gate, the specific starting means, the first special ball entry means, and the second special ball entry means are arranged such that the gate, the first special ball entry means, and Ball entry means, the specific starting means, and the second special ball entry means are arranged in this order,
The high-probability state includes a special game state in which a prize ball can be acquired by the small hitting game, so that the number of possessed balls can be increased,
The high-probability state ends when an end result is won in the end lottery of the high-probability state,
A gaming machine wherein the probability of winning the end result in the end lottery in the high probability state is the same regardless of which setting information is set. A mode control means for controlling the effect mode,
The mode control means can be controlled to a specific effect mode when controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and when controlled to the specific effect mode, controlled to the high probability state 2. The specific effect mode according to claim 1, wherein until the predetermined number of variation games are executed, regardless of whether or not an end result is won in the end lottery in the high probability state, the specific effect mode is continuously controlled. Gaming machine.   After being controlled to the high-probability state after the end of the jackpot game, a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed without winning the jackpot and without winning the end result in the end lottery of the high-probability state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special gaming state is set. The probability of winning the end result in the end lottery of the high probability state is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in the hit lottery when controlled to the high probability state,
After controlling the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the probability of winning the end result in the end lottery of the high probability state without winning the jackpot until the predetermined number of variation games is executed is determined. After controlling the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the probability that the predetermined number of variation games is executed without winning the big hit and without winning the end result in the end lottery of the high probability state The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming machine is also low.   The fluctuating time of the fluctuating game executed on condition that a game ball enters the specific starting means is compared with when the special game state is in the high probability state but not in the special game state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is easily shortened.