JP2020006026A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can enhance interest.SOLUTION: A main control CPU determines a variation pattern of a second special game from variation patterns included in a third variation pattern group in a first high probability state (high probability state and first open state). Therefore, the number of winning a small winning per unit time increases and prize balls can be acquired by a small winning game, so that the number of possessed balls can be increased. A second start port 15, a third start port 17, and a second big winning port 20 are arranged on the same flow path, and the second start port 15 and the third start port 17 are arranged upstream of the second big winning port 20. In the case of a big winning in the second special game to be executed upon entry of game balls into the third start port 17, it is easier to be controlled to the first high probability state after a big winning game, compared with the case when a big winning occurs in a first special game to be executed upon entry of game balls into the second start port 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

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 hitting lottery, the number of opportunities for causing a player to expect an advantageous gaming state to be 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 for solving the above-mentioned problems includes a gaming board through which a game ball can flow, first starting means having opening / closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state, and a second starting means capable of constantly entering a game ball. Means and a first win lottery when a game ball enters the first starting means, while a second hit lottery occurs when a game ball enters the second starting means. A winning lottery means, a big hit game giving means for giving a big hit game when a big hit is won, a small hit game giving means for giving a small hit game when a small hit is won, and a symbol variation game. A game executing means to be executed, special ball-in means for satisfying a prize ball payout condition when a game ball enters, and the special ball-in so as to allow the game ball to enter the special ball-in means. Special ball entry control means that can control the means, and when the symbol variation game fluctuates And a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern group composed of a plurality of variation patterns in which the game execution means determines a first variation pattern based on a result of the first hit lottery. While the symbol change game is executed, the second symbol change game is executed based on the result of the second hit lottery, and the special ball entry control means performs the second hit lottery in the second hit lottery. When a small hit is won, the special ball entry means is controlled so as to allow a game ball to enter a specific special ball entry means, and the fluctuation pattern determination means controls the second symbol fluctuation. When determining a variation pattern of a game, a first determination mode for determining a variation pattern from a normal variation pattern group and a variation mode from a specific variation pattern group different from the normal variation pattern group. And a second determination mode for determining a pattern. The variation pattern is determined by any one of a plurality of types of determination modes including: a variation pattern of the second symbol variation game in the second determination mode. When it is determined, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by increasing the number of wins per small time per unit time, and the first starting means, the second starting means, and the specific The special ball entry means is arranged on the same flow path in the game board, and the first starting means and the second starting means are arranged upstream of the specific special ball entry means. When the big hit is won in the second hit lottery, the second hit is determined after the big hit game is completed, compared to when the big hit is won in the first hit lottery. Said in a determined manner The gist is that it is easy to be in the special game state in which the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game is determined.

  For the above-mentioned gaming machine, after the end of the big hit game, a probability state control means capable of controlling to a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than a low probability state, and after the big hit game, the first control state State control means that can be controlled to a second control state in which a game ball can easily enter the first starting means, and when the low probability state and the first control state are satisfied, When the big hit is won in the one-hit lottery, the high-probability state and the second control state may be controlled after the end of the big-hit game, and in the case of the high-probability state and the second control state, When a big hit is won in the first hit lottery, the high probability state and the first control state may be controlled after the end of the big hit game. If the state is and the first control state, in the second determination mode may be determined variation pattern of the second symbol variation games.

  When the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game is determined by the second determination mode for the gaming machine, the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game is determined by the first determination mode. The variation time of each variation pattern is determined so that the average variation time of the second symbol variation game is shorter than in the case of the second symbol variation game. When in the first control state, a variation pattern of the second symbol variation game may be determined in the first determination mode.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the probability of being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game depends on the case where the big hit is won in the first hit lottery and the case where the big hit is won in the second hit lottery. You may make it different.

  The above-mentioned gaming machine comprises a third starting means capable of constantly entering a game ball, and the hit lottery means performs the first hit lottery when a game ball enters the third starting means. The third starting means is arranged on a flow path different from the first starting means, the second starting means, and the specific special ball entry means on the game board. You may.

  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 front view which shows a game board. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a main control unit. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing setting values (setting information). (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a small hit. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a game state. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the ball in each game state. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition trigger of a game state. The schematic diagram which shows the passage in the 1st big winning a prize mouth in 2nd Embodiment. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the type of big hit in 2nd Embodiment, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows small hit in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the award ball number display effect, the round number display effect, and the award ball acquisition effect in another embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. In this specification, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front” (front), and “rear” (back) indicate directions as viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 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 further be 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 is provided with a game area YBa in which a game ball flows down on the front side. 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 is capable of executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “sound effect”) that outputs sounds such as voices of people and animals, sound effects, and music 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 section 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 is capable of executing an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, 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 section 13a can execute 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 section 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 a displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, “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 hold 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 yet satisfied. 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 held number”, and the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are 4 respectively.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e can execute a normal symbol change 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 (a normal symbol hit lottery 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 lottery winning is won, a normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game ends, a normal winning game is given.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display unit 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 ordinary games is referred to as “normal suspended number”. The display units 13a to 13f need not be provided in one display device, but may be provided in different parts. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing a so-called “right-handed”, and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes 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 third starting unit.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second starting port 15 as starting means that is open to the gaming 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 first 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, A first variable member 16 is provided as opening / closing means that can be operated. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 15, but may be a state in which 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 start-up 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. " In the present embodiment, the second starting port 15 corresponds to a first starting unit.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third starting port 17 as starting means that is open to the game area YBa. The third starting port 17 is located at the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The third starting port 17 is always open so that game balls can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third start sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the third start port 17. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the third start sensor SE3, a hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the third starting port 17 corresponds to a second starting unit. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 15 is a starting means having opening / closing means, and the first starting port 14 and the third starting port 17 are starting means having no opening / closing means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first special winning opening 18 as a special ball-in means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The first special winning opening 18 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 SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 18. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first 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 first big winning opening 18.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which game balls can enter the first large winning opening 18 and a closed state (game restricted state) in which gaming balls cannot enter the first large winning opening 18. And a second variable member 19 that can be operated. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 6) for operating the second variable member 19. The second variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the big hit game. In the following description, the state in which the second variable member 19 is in the open state is referred to as “the first large winning opening 18 is opened”, and the state in which the second variable member 19 is in the closed state is referred to as “the first large winning opening”. 18 will be closed. "

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second special winning opening 20 as a special ball-in means that is open to the gaming area YBa. The second special winning opening 20 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 SE5 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE5, 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 20.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which a game ball can enter the second large winning opening 20 and a closed state (a regulated state) in which a gaming ball cannot enter the second large winning opening 20. And a third variable member 21 that can be operated. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 6) for operating the third variable member 21. The third variable member 21 is operated in an open state in the small hitting game. In the following description, the state in which the third variable member 21 is in the open state is referred to as “the second large winning opening 20 is opened”, and the state in which the third variable member 21 is in the closed state is referred to as “the second large winning opening”. 20 is closed ". In the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 20 corresponds to a specific special ball entry means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 22 that opens to the gaming area YBa. The gate 22 is located to the right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The gate 22 is always open so that game balls can pass through. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball passing through the gate 22. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE6, 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 SE6. The waiting state for the jackpot game will be described later in detail.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first general prize port 23a and a second general prize port 23b as general prize ports opened in the game area YBa. The first general winning opening 23a is located at the lower left of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first general winning opening 23a is always open so that game balls can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 23a. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE7, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The second general winning opening 23b is located to the right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second general winning opening 23b is open so that a game ball can always enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE8 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 23b. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE8, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 24 that opens to the gaming area YBa. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 14, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, the first general winning opening 23a, the second general winning opening 23b. The game ball that has not entered the ball is discharged from the out port 24 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 25 and a second passage member 26. The first passage member 25 and the second passage member 26 are located at the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second passage opening 15 is provided in the first passage member 25. The first variable member 16 is a member that forms the upper surface of the first passage member 25. Further, the second large winning opening 20 is provided in the first passage member 25. The third variable member 21 is a member that forms the upper surface of the first passage member 25. Further, a third starting port 17 is provided in the first passage member 25. The third starting port 17 is provided between the first variable member 16 and the third variable member 21 in the first passage member 25. In the game area YBa, the second passage member 26 is arranged such that the distance between the lower surface of the second passage member 26 and the upper surface of the first passage member 25 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. In the game area YBa, the first passage member 25 and the second passage member 26 form a downflow passage 27. In the downflow passage 27, the second starting port 15 is located upstream of the third starting port 17. In the flow-down passage 27, all game balls that have not entered the second starting port 15 are guided to the third starting port 17. In the flow-down passage 27, the third starting port 17 is located upstream of the second big winning port 20. In the flow-down passage 27, all game balls that have not entered the third starting port 17 are guided to the second large winning port 20. When a game ball enters from the entrance ball 27a at the most upstream part of the downflow passage 27 and does not enter any of the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, and the second big winning port 20, The game ball entered from the entrance 27a is discharged from the discharge port 27b at the most downstream part of the downflow passage 27.

  The second passage member 26 includes a plurality of first protrusions 26 a at positions on the lower surface of the second passage member 26 that face the first variable member 16. When a game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 27 collides with the first projection 26a, the flow-down speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 26a 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 26 has a plurality of second protrusions 26b on the lower surface of the second passage member 26 at positions facing the third variable member 21. When a game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 27 collides with the second protrusion 26b, the flow speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 26b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 21.

Next, in the present embodiment, a path along which the 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 the 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 24, and a right route of the center frame W (the effect display device 12) that passes through the out port 24. And a second route R2 leading to. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap, or may not entirely overlap. In the following description, when the game board YB is viewed from the front, an area located on the left side of the center line CL bisecting the game 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 third starting port 17, the first winning port 18, the second winning port 20, the gate 22, the first general winning port 23a, and the second general winning port 23b. In the present embodiment, a first starting port 14 and a first general winning opening 23a 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 third starting port 17, the first big winning port 18, the second big winning port 20, the gate 22, and the second general winning port 23b are provided. That is, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, and the second winning port 20 are disposed on the same flow path in the game board YB, and the first starting port 14 is provided in the game board YB. The second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, and the second winning port 20 are provided on a different flow path.

  Then, on the second route R2 (the right region R2a), the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, the first special winning opening 18, the second special winning opening 20, and the gate 22 are the gate 22, The first big winning opening 18, the second starting opening 15, the third starting opening 17, and the second big winning opening 20 are arranged in this order. That is, in the present embodiment, the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, and the second special winning port 20 are disposed on the same flow path on the game board YB, and the second starting port 15 and the second starting port The third starting port 17 is disposed upstream of the second winning port 20.

  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 23a. 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 third start port are used. 17, there is a possibility that the ball will enter the first large winning opening 18, the second large winning opening 20, the gate 22, and the second general winning opening 23b. 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 special winning opening 18, the second special winning opening 20, the gate 22, and the second general winning opening 23b. 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 or the first general winning opening 23a 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 game balls, the firing intensity at which the game balls are fired so as to flow down the first route R1 is referred to as a first firing intensity, and the game balls are fired at the first firing intensity. It may be indicated as "left-handed". In addition, among the firing intensities of the gaming balls, the firing intensity at which the gaming balls are fired so as to flow down on the second route R2 is referred to as a second firing intensity, and firing the game balls 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 the units 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 stores (backs up) various information relating to game control internally even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and based on the various types of 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, for example, a human operation by a manager of the 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 rotated in a predetermined direction with the setting key inserted into the keyhole 43a and an OFF state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction (instruction state). The operation to switch to is configured. 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 configuring 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 inseparably 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. For one or more 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. Therefore, 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 43a) of the cylinder 43b 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 manager 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 probability of winning a big hit 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 game 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 other words, the second open state is a game state in which the degree of difficulty in making a game ball enter the second starting port 15 is lower than in the first open state. In the present embodiment, it is configured such that the game ball cannot substantially enter the second starting port 15 in the first open state. That is, in the present embodiment, the first open state is an open state in which game balls cannot 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”. In the present embodiment, the first open state corresponds to a first control state, and the second open state is a second control in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 15 than the first control state. Corresponds to the 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 number of times of opening the first variable member 16 in one normal hitting game is set to be larger than that in the first opening state, and one of the first variable members 16 in the normal hitting game is controlled. 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 types 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 referred to as “setting n” (where n = 1 to 3). The jackpot probability of setting 1 is K1, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is K2, and the jackpot probability of setting 3 is K3. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K3 have a high probability in the order of the jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3, so that it is easy to win the jackpot. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the jackpot probabilities K1 to K3 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit 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 has been turned on and the RAM clear switch 42 has been turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode. . In the setting change mode, an internally set value is notified. Also, in the setting change mode, every 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 internally set 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. In the information different from the set value, for example, assuming that the big hit game is not being performed, the total number of prize balls in the normal game state / the total number of valid balls in the normal game state × 100 is calculated (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 turned on and the RAM clear switch 42 is off, the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to the setting confirmation mode. It may be configured as follows. In this case, in the setting confirmation mode, while the internally set value is notified, it is preferable that the internally set value cannot be 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 has 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 large hit symbol of the first special symbol and the large hit symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of predetermined large 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, among the 100 types of first special symbol big hits, 65 types of big hits are classified as big hits Za, and 35 types of big hits are classified as big hits Zb. In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of second special symbol big hits, 65 types of big hits are classified as big hits Zc, and 35 types of big hits are classified as big hits Zd. In the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Za is “jackpot Za”, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Zb is “jackpot Zb”, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Zc is “jackpot Zc”, and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Zd is Shown as "big hit Zd".

  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 18 is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. 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 the present embodiment, the upper limit number in one round game is eight in any of the big hits. 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 that can recognize the end of the big hit game. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

  For each big hit, the number of round games (shown as the number of rounds in the figure) in the big hit game is determined. Specifically, “4 times” is set as the number of round games in the jackpot game for the jackpots Za and Zb. The jackpot Zc and the jackpot Zd are set to “8” as the number of round games in the jackpot game. Further, for each big hit, a mode of opening a special winning opening in one round game is determined. In the present embodiment, “25 seconds × 1 time” is set as the opening mode of the special winning opening in one round game for all jackpots. That is, in the present embodiment, the upper limit time of one round game in each big hit is “25 seconds”. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, in each big hit, “0.2 seconds” is set as an interval time between round games.

  For each big hit, a probability state after the big hit game is determined. Specifically, in the big hits Za and 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 high probability state is given until the next big hit game occurs. On the other hand, for the big hits Zb and Zd, a low probability state is defined as a probability state after the big hit game. In the following description, the jackpots Za and Zc may be referred to as specific jackpots, and the jackpots Zb and Zd may be referred to as non-specific jackpots.

  In addition, an open state after the big hit game is set for each big hit. Specifically, in the big hits Zb and Zd, 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 hits of the big hits Zb and Zd, until the next big hit game is generated, or the predetermined number of operations is performed. Until the special game ends, the second open state is given. In the present embodiment, the number of operations when each of the big hits Zb and Zd is a big hit is “100 times”.

  In the big hits Za and Zc, the open state after the big hit game is determined according to the game state when the big hit is won. Specifically, in the big hit Za, the gaming state when the big hit is won is the low probability state and the first open state, the low probability state and the second open state, and the high probability state and the first open state. In the case of the state, the second open state is defined as the 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 Za, the second open state is given until the next big hit game occurs. In the big hit Za, if the gaming state when the big hit is won is the high probability state and the second open state, the first open state is determined as the open state after the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the big hit Zc, if the gaming state when the big hit is won is the low probability state and the first open state, and if the low probability state and the second open state, the open state after the big hit game is set. , A second open state. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game based on the big hit Zc, the second open state is given until the next big hit game occurs. In the big hit Zc, if the gaming state when the big hit is won is the high probability state and the first open state, and if the high probability state and the second open state, the open state after the big hit game is set. , A first open state.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has one type of small hit symbol as a special symbol small hit 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 lottery in the second special symbol hit lottery. For this reason, in the present 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 hitting game, an opening game for opening the second big winning opening 20 is performed after the opening time has elapsed. 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. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number in one open game is three. 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 that can recognize the end of the small hit game. The small hitting game is terminated 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 20 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 according to 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 becomes a high probability state. 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. The second open state is also set after the end of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, in the second open state, the remaining number of operations does not change before the start of the small hitting game and after the end of the small hitting game.

Next, an effect symbol variation game, which is one of the 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 displayed in a variation on the effect display device 12 in a plurality of columns, 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 effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol patterns in a predetermined direction.

  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 special symbol is obtained in the special game, a special symbol combination (miss display result) is 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 executes 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 section 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 contents (variation mode) such as an effect game performed during the 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 that generates 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.

  Main control CPU 41a, first start sensor SE1, second start sensor SE2, third start sensor SE3, first count sensor SE4, second count sensor SE5, gate sensor SE6, first general sensor SE7, and second general sensor It is connected to SE8. 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 can control the first actuator A1 to open the second starting port 15 by control. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the second actuator A2 to control the opening of the first special winning opening 18, and controls the third actuator A3 to control the second special winning opening. 20 can be controlled to open. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls each of the actuators, so that the special winning control that can control the special winning opening so as to allow a game ball to enter the special winning opening corresponding to each actuator. Means are 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 that is 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, for example, processing relating to effects as predetermined processing. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a determination 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 member (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. The sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit, and may be able to generate a hardware random number.

  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 the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is kept in the ON state, or the power supply is supplied while the power supply from the external power supply is being performed. 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 types 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 various kinds of information can be retained 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 prize 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 a symbol. 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 capable of specifying 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 to set 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 activated 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 the RAM clear processing 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.

  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 (RAM clear switch 42 in this embodiment) is operated. ] → [Setting 1] →... To make a loop. 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.

  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 in which any special game or normal game is not 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 most recent power-off is performed. It is game information at the time.

  For example, when the main control CPU 41a returns during execution of the special game, the main command is derived as a control command capable of specifying a lottery result of a winning lottery, a control command capable of specifying a fluctuation pattern of the special game, and a special game as initial commands. The control command which can specify the special symbol to be output is output. 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 or the like 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 the present embodiment, the control information (command) stored 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 or the second starting port 15 (hereinafter, referred to as a first input determination). In the first input determination, the main control CPU 41a determines that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 when the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input. In the first input determination, the main control CPU 41a determines that a game ball has entered the second starting port 15 when the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input.

  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 the 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 affirmative, 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 positive, 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, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 41c, 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. In addition, for example, the random number is a hit random number used for a hit lottery, a big hit symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, 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 determines whether a game ball has entered the third starting port 17 (hereinafter, referred to as a second input determination). ). In the second input determination, the main control CPU 41a determines that a game ball has entered the third start port 17 when the detection signal from the third start sensor SE3 has been input. 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 result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input processing.

  When the result of the second hold determination is positive, 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 hold determination is positive, the main control CPU 41a acquires a 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 random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 41c, so that the execution of the second special game is suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend 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 the 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, if 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 reserved 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 performs 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 running 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 1 from the number. 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, in the output buffer, a first hold number command that can specify the updated first special hold number. 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 performs a hit determination (hit lottery) based on the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the hit determination in the first special symbol start process corresponds to a first hit lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs a first hit lottery when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit determination as to whether or not a big hit is won as a hit determination, but does not make 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. 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 makes 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 make a 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 big hit in the high probability state, it is advisable to increase the number of big hit determination values compared to the low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 41a may determine the big hit based on whether 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.

  If it is determined in the hit determination relating to the first special game (the hit determination in the first special symbol start process) that the hit is a big hit, the main control CPU 41a performs a lottery using a 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 type of the jackpot. 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 derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines an outlier variation pattern by lottery using a value of the 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 one. 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 a second reserved number command capable of specifying the updated second 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 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 performs a hit determination (hit lottery) based on the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the hit determination in the second special symbol start processing corresponds to a second hit lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs the second winning lottery when a game ball enters the third starting port 17. In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit determination as to whether or not a big 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. 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 makes 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 type of the jackpot. 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.

  Further, when the big hit determination according to the second special game is not determined to be a big hit, the main control CPU 41a performs a 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 perform the 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. Further, 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 third starting port 17 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 current set value. That is, in the present embodiment, the small hit is not won in the first special game regardless of the current setting value. In the present embodiment, the small hit probability of the second special game is the same regardless of the current set value. That is, in the present embodiment, a small hit is won in the second special game with a certain probability regardless of the current setting value.

  When it is determined in the small hit determination related to the second special game (small hit determination in the second special symbol start process) 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 the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the 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 (in the case of 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 the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a stores 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 the variation pattern in an output buffer. Then, the second special symbol start process ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a winning lottery means is realized by the main control CPU 41a performing the hit determination in the special symbol start processing. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination means is realized by the main control CPU 41a determining the fluctuation pattern in the special symbol start processing.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 (the first special symbol display unit 13a) so that the first special game is started when the first special symbol start process ends. In addition, the main control CPU 41a measures a variation time period associated with the variation pattern determined in the first special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the first special symbol start process is derived when the variable time associated with the variable pattern elapses. Similarly, when the second special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 (the second special symbol display unit 13b) so that the second special game is started. In addition, the main control CPU 41a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the second special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the second special symbol start process is derived when the variable time associated with the variable pattern elapses. As described above, the main control CPU 41a causes the first special game to be executed based on the result of the first special symbol start process, and causes the second special game to be executed based on the result of the second special symbol start process. Thus, the information display device 13 is controlled. In other words, in the present embodiment, the information display device 13 executes the first special game in the first special symbol display section 13a based on the result of the hit determination in the first special symbol start process, while The second special game is executed in the second special symbol display section 13b based on the result of the hit determination in the symbol start processing. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 13a and the second special symbol display unit 13b of the information display device 13 correspond to a game execution unit.

  Further, 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 in the second special game that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive a lost symbol regardless of the above. 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, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the big hit symbol is derived in the other special game while any one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed. 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 process.

  Further, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses, the main control CPU 41a stores a game end command for deriving a symbol combination based on the effect symbol in the output buffer. Further, by 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 and the second starting port 15, a small hit cannot be won, while when a game ball enters the third starting port 17, You can win a small hit.

  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 waiting state for a jackpot game is a state in which a jackpot game can be generated by passing a game ball through the gate 22. In other words, the state of waiting for a jackpot game is a state in which a jackpot game has not yet occurred and 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 can be said to be a state in which the stagnation control regarding the occurrence of the big hit game is performed.

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, when determining a variation pattern in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines any variation pattern from a variation pattern group including one or a plurality of variation patterns. 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 the following description, the game state when the game is in the low probability state and the first open state is referred to as a “first low-probability state”, and the game state when the game is in the low probability state and the second open state is referred to as “the first state”. 2 Low accuracy state ". 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 referred to as “the first state”. 2 High accuracy state ".

  For example, when the main control CPU 41a is 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 any one of the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group. Further, when the first high-accuracy state is set, the main control CPU 41a determines any one of the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group. Then, when in the second high-accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a determines any one of the fluctuation patterns included in the fourth fluctuation pattern group.

  In the present embodiment, in each variation pattern group of the first variation pattern group to the fourth variation pattern group, some or all of the variation patterns included in each variation pattern group are different. Specifically, the first variation pattern group includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined variation time (for example, 10 minutes) is defined as a variation pattern of the second special game. Does not include a fluctuation pattern that defines a short fluctuation time. On the other hand, each of the second fluctuation pattern group, the third fluctuation pattern group, and the fourth fluctuation pattern group has a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than a predetermined fluctuation time is defined as a fluctuation pattern of the second special game. While a pattern is included, a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time longer than a predetermined fluctuation time is not included. For this reason, when determining the variation pattern of the second special game from the variation patterns included in each variation pattern group of the second variation pattern group, the third variation pattern group, and the fourth variation pattern group, The average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than when determining the fluctuation pattern of the second special game from the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group. In other words, when the second special game is executed in each of the gaming states of the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state, the second special game is executed in the first low-accuracy state. The average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than the case.

  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. . That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the second special game is determined by the second determination mode, the variation pattern of the second special game is determined by the first determination mode. The variation time of the variation pattern is determined so that the average variation time of the second special game is shorter.

  Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern of the first special game includes a fluctuation pattern in which a fluctuation time shorter than the predetermined fluctuation time is included, while a fluctuation pattern longer than the predetermined fluctuation time is included. Does not include fluctuation patterns that define time. For this reason, in this embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the first special game is shorter than the predetermined fluctuation time regardless of the game state. Therefore, in the case of the first low-probability state, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time is greater when the first special game is executed than when the second special game is executed. More.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
When a 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, the main control CPU 41a detects detection signals from the second start sensor SE2, the third start sensor SE3, the first count sensor SE4, the second count sensor SE5, the first general sensor SE7, and the second general sensor SE8. Is input, control is performed so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls to each sensor. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a detection signal is input from each of the first general sensor SE7 and the second general sensor SE8 is determined by the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, and the third start sensor SE2. The number is larger than the number of prize balls paid out when a detection signal is input from each of the start sensors SE3. On the other hand, when the detection signal is input from each of the first general sensor SE7 and the second general sensor SE8, the number of prize balls to be paid out is determined by the detection signal from each of the first count sensor SE4 and the second count sensor SE5. Less than the number of prize balls paid out when entered. Further, the number of prize balls paid out when a detection signal is input from the first count sensor SE4 is larger than the number of prize balls paid out when a detection signal is input from the second count sensor SE5. Note that the number of prize balls paid out when a detection signal is input from each sensor may be appropriately changed.

  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 SE6 in a state of waiting for a big hit game to occur. In the big hit process, the main control CPU 41a performs a 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 the present 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. After 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 18 to be opened in an opening mode determined in the big hit symbol (big hit type). That is, in the big hit game, the main control CPU 41a performs control to allow the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 18.

  Then, after starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the round game by controlling the first large winning opening 18 to be closed. The main control CPU 41a repeatedly performs such processing for executing the 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 final round game ends, 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 generating a small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, by executing the small hitting process by the main control CPU 41a, a small hitting game giving means for giving a small hitting game when a small hit is won 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 SE6.

  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. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a controls the third actuator A3 so as to open the second big winning opening 20 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 20 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 to close the second special winning opening 20. 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.
The main control RAM 41c stores information that can specify a gaming state. The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low-probability state and the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the main control RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the first open state and the second open state (hereinafter, referred to as an open state flag).

  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 capable of specifying the second open state in the open state flag, and sets control information (hereinafter, second open state) capable of specifying the second open state. Command) is stored in the output buffer.

  Further, when controlling to the second open state with the number of operations as an upper limit, the main control CPU 41a stores the number of operations 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 operations becomes zero, the main control CPU 41a controls the first open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes zero. That is, in the present embodiment, the second open state is ended when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches the number of operations. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the number of times of operation stored in the main control RAM 41c every time the second special game is executed, while the first special game is executed. In such a case, control may be performed so as not to subtract the remaining number of times of operation.

  It should be noted that 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 gaming state before the small hitting game starts and after the small hitting game ends. Further, 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 process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has passed (entered) the gate 22 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE6. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 22, the main control CPU 41a normally ends the symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 22, 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 control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in an output buffer. 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 the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that the random number information can be specified. In addition, for example, the random number is a normal hit random number used for a 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, and makes a negative determination when the normal hit game is being performed or the normal game is being performed. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the ordinary game is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the ordinary suspended number 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 by subtracting 1 from the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c. 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 in the output buffer a normal reservation number command capable of specifying the updated normal reservation number.

  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. 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 a 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, it is preferable to increase the number of normal hit determination values as compared to the first open state. In addition, the main control CPU 41a may perform the normal hit determination based on whether a 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 large value or the predetermined value may be set to a small 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 process. 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 as compared with 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 a process different from the normal symbol start process. 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. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores, in the output buffer, control information capable of specifying that the execution of the normal game is started, as the execution of the normal game is started.

  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 processing, thereby realizing a normal hit game providing means for providing 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 so 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 arcade, 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 gaming state advantageous to the player is being performed. 2 external signals.

  When an exceptional condition described later is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a outputs the first external signal from when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed and a predetermined interval time elapses until 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 determined and stopped and 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 determined and stopped in the first low-accuracy state, and that the game ball passes through the gate 22 in a state of waiting for the occurrence of a 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. When the change start command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to execute a setting change notification that can specify that the setting change mode is being performed. For example, the setting change notification is executed in a manner of displaying an image that can specify the setting change mode, such as a character string such as “Setting is being changed”. 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 executed, that is, that the initialization of the game information has been performed. Control. For example, the RAM clear notification is executed by displaying an image that can specify that the RAM clear processing has been performed, such as a character string “RAM clear”. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 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 a 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, and when the high-probability command is input, sets the value that can specify the high-probability state to the sub-probability state flag. 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.

  When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the number-of-operations command, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the sub-control RAM 50c to store the number of operations that can be specified from the operation number command. 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 this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times of operation stored in the sub-control RAM 50c every time the variation pattern designation command for the second special game is input, while When a game variation pattern designation command is input, control may be performed so that the remaining number of times of operation is not subtracted.

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 the special symbol big hit symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the 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 the symbol combination of the small hit 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 the 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 decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP based on the change pattern that can be specified from the change pattern designation command, for example, so that an effect such as a jackpot announcement effect is performed. 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. Note that the sub-control CPU 50a measures a fluctuation time specified from the specified fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and terminates the rendering game when the fluctuation time has elapsed. You may. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the hit state process 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 a 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 hit game is not being performed. 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 a value that can specify that the small hit game is not being performed in the hit status flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a refers to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c, and determines 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, in the hit state flag, a value that can specify that the state is a state of waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game, when the command for waiting for the occurrence of a hit is input. In this case, by referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 50c, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify whether the state is a state of waiting for a 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 decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP such that when the command for waiting for the occurrence is input, the effect for waiting for the occurrence is executed. The production wait effect is executed with effect contents for prompting a game ball to enter the gate 22. Specifically, the effect waiting for the occurrence is executed with the effect content that prompts the player to right-hand. In this way, the effect waiting for the occurrence is executed with the effect content that prompts 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 the opening effect to be executed. In addition, when a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to execute a round effect. Furthermore, 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 decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP such 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, when the small hit ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the small hit ending effect.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a description will be given of a change in the possession ball with respect to the game time in each game state. Here, a description will be given of a change of the possessed ball with respect to the game time when the game ball is shot right and the game ball is fired in the right region R2a, and the big hit is not won and the big hit game is not generated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol start processing, a small hit is won with a higher probability than a loss. That is, in the present embodiment, if a game ball is inserted into the third starting port 17, a small hit can be achieved with a high probability even if a large hit is not achieved. For this reason, in the present embodiment, by hitting the game ball to the right and firing the ball in the right region R2a to enter the third starting port 17, a small hit game is generated and a chance to acquire a prize ball is generated. be able to.

First, the change of the possessed ball with respect to the game time in the first low-probability state (the low probability state and the first open state) will be described.
As described above, in the present embodiment, in the first open state, the game ball does not substantially enter the second starting port 15. For this reason, in the first low-accuracy state, when the game ball is hit right and fired in the right region R2a, the game ball does not enter the second start port 15 and the second start port 15 is used. Also, a game ball can enter the third starting port 17 disposed on the downstream side. Here, in the present embodiment, in the first low-accuracy state, the second special state is compared with each of the gaming states of the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state. The average fluctuation time of the game becomes longer. For this reason, in the first low-accuracy state, even if the game ball is inserted into the third starting port 17 and the second special game is executed, there is a chance that the small hit game is actually generated and the prize ball is obtained. The time before it occurs is longer. Specifically, in the first low-accuracy state, the second large game is finally started after a lapse of about 10 minutes from the start of the execution of the second special game by inserting a game ball into the third starting port 17. The winning opening 20 will be opened. Therefore, when the game ball is shot right in the first low-accuracy state and fired in the right region R2a, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of fired game balls) is increased by a predetermined unit time. It greatly exceeds the number of game balls that can be obtained per round. In other words, when the player hits right in the first low-probability state, the number of possessed balls greatly decreases as the game time elapses.

  In the present embodiment, in the first low-probability state, when the game ball is hit left and the game ball is fired in the left region R1a, the game ball is hit right and the game ball is fired in the right region R2a and the predetermined The number of game balls consumed per unit time (the number of game balls fired) greatly exceeds the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. However, as described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first low-probability state, the execution of the first special game per predetermined unit time is longer than the execution of the second special game. The number of special games to be executed increases, and the number of times a winning lottery is executed increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is preferable to make a left-hand shot when the first low-probability state is set.

Next, a description will be given of the change of the possessed ball with respect to the game time in the second low-probability state (low-probability state and second open state) and the second high-probability state (high-probability state and second open state).
As described above, in the second open state, the game ball is easier to enter the second starting port 15 than in the first open state, so that the game entered from the entrance 27a. Since most of the balls enter the second starting port 15, the possibility that the game balls enter the third starting port 17 disposed downstream of the second starting port 15 is reduced. In particular, in the present embodiment, the flow rate of the game ball flowing down the upper part of the second starting port 15 in the flow-down passage 27 is reduced by the first protrusion 26a, so that the first starting part 15 is closed when the second starting port 15 is closed. Even if the game ball enters the ball opening 27a, the possibility of entering the second starting port 15 increases. That is, in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, the second special game is less likely to be executed than the first special game, and a small hitting game is generated to provide a chance to acquire a prize ball. It is unlikely to occur. 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 fired game balls) is determined by the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. Exceeds. In other words, when right-handed in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses.

  However, in the case of the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, the game ball easily enters the second starting port 15, so that the game ball is more than the predetermined state in the first low-accuracy state The number of game balls that can be obtained per unit time increases. Also, in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, when the game ball is hit right and fired in the right region R2a, the game ball easily enters the second starting port 15, so that the player hits the ball left. The number of special games executed per predetermined unit time may be larger than when the game ball is fired in the left region R1a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is preferable to make a right-handed operation in the second low-probability state.

Next, the change of the possessed ball with respect to the game time in the first high-accuracy state (high-probability state and first open state) will be described.
In the first high-accuracy state, when the game ball is hit right and fired in the right region R2a, the game ball enters the second starting port 15 in the same manner as in the first low-accuracy state. In addition, a game ball can enter the third starting port 17 disposed downstream of the second starting port 15. Then, in the first high-accuracy state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the first low-accuracy state. Therefore, in the first high-accuracy state, the time required for a small hit game to be generated and a chance to acquire a prize ball to be generated is shorter than in the first low-accuracy state. In the present embodiment, of the game balls that have entered from the entrance 27a, those that have not entered the second starting port 15 and the third starting port 17 are guided to the second special winning port 20. Therefore, in the first high-accuracy state, when a small hit game is generated, a game ball can be made to enter the second big winning opening 20 to acquire a prize ball. In particular, in the present embodiment, the flow rate of the game ball flowing down the upper portion of the second big winning opening 20 in the flowing passage 27 is reduced by the second protrusion 26b, so that the second big winning opening 20 is closed. It is more likely that a game ball that has not entered the second starting port 15 and the third starting port 17 will enter the second winning port 20 even if the game ball has entered the ball entry port 27a in the game. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the first high-accuracy state, compared to the first low-accuracy state, the time until a small hit game is generated and a chance to acquire a prize ball occurs. Becomes shorter. Therefore, in the first highly accurate 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, when right-handed in the first high-accuracy state, the number of possessed balls increases as the game time elapses. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is preferable to make a right-handed operation in the first highly accurate state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game is controlled to the first high-accuracy state, it is possible to increase the number of possessed balls by the occurrence of the small hit game even if the big hit game is not generated by right-handing. Become. In other words, when controlled to the first high-accuracy state, the number of wins per small time per unit time increases compared to when controlled to the first low-accuracy state. It is possible to increase the sphere. In the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state is a special game state in which a winning ball can be acquired by a small hit game, so that the number of holding 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 reference to FIG. 9, a transition state of the gaming state in the present embodiment and its operation will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state according to the big hit symbol (big hit type) and the gaming state when the big hit is won with the end of the big hit game. In the present 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. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the second open state with the end of the big hit game, thereby controlling the state to the second control state after the big hit game is ended. Is realized.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first low-probability state is a state in which it is preferable to make a left-hand shot. Then, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is shot left and fired in the left region R1a, the game ball can enter the first starting port 14, while the second starting port 15 and the third starting port can be started. The ball cannot enter the mouth 17. For this reason, when in the first low-probability state, the first special game is normally executed while the second special game is not executed (in the figure, the first special game “○”, the second special game “×”). "). Therefore, when a big hit is won in the first low-probability state, the big hit (big hit Za and big hit Zb) of the first special symbol is usually won.

  Then, when the big hit Za is won in the first low-probability state, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high-precision state with the end of the big hit game. When the big hit Zb is won in the first low accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls the second low accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state after the end of the big hit game when the big hit of the first special symbol is won in the first low-accuracy state. Can be controlled. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the first special symbol big win is won in the first low accuracy state, the second special state may be controlled after the big hit game ends.

  Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first low-probability state is a situation in which it is preferable to make a left-handed game. Therefore, the first special game is mainly executed. When the player hits the ball in the low-precision state, the game ball may enter the third starting port 17 and the second special game may be executed. In this case, when the second special game is executed and 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. Further, when the second special game is executed and the big hit Zd is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second low accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c.

  The second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state are situations in which it is preferable to right-hand. Of these, when in the second low-accuracy state and in the second high-accuracy state, most of the game balls entered from the entrance 27a enter the second activation port 15, so that the second activation port There is a low possibility that a game ball will enter the third starting port 17 disposed downstream from 15. Therefore, in the second low-accuracy state and in the second high-accuracy state, the first special game is executed more frequently than the second special game (in the figure, the first special game “ゲ ー ム”). , The second special game “△”). In other words, when in the second low-accuracy state and in the second high-accuracy state, the first special game is mainly executed. Therefore, when a big hit is won in each of the gaming states of the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, the big hit of the first special symbol is mainly won.

  Then, when the big hit Za is won in the second low-accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high-accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit Zb is won in the second low-probability state, the main control CPU 41a continuously controls the second low-probability state even after the big hit game ends. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of times of operation in the main control RAM 41c. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a wins the big hit of the first special symbol in the second low accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a sets the second low accuracy state and the second high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. Can be controlled.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second low-accuracy state, most of the game balls that have entered from the entrance 27a enter the second starting port 15, so that mainly the first special The game is executed, but in rare cases, a game ball that has not entered the second starting port 15 enters the third starting port 17 and the second special game may be executed. In this case, when the second special game is executed and 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. Further, when the second special game is executed and the big hit Zd is won, the main control CPU 41a continuously controls the second low accuracy state even after the big hit game ends. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of times of operation in the main control RAM 41c.

  When the big hit Za is won in the second high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls the first high accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when the big hit Zb is won in the second high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls the second low accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 41a wins the big hit of the first special symbol in the second high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a sets the second low accuracy state and the first high accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. Can be controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, when the big hit is won in the first special symbol in the second high accuracy state, the first high accuracy state may be controlled after the big hit game is ended.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second high-accuracy state, most of the game balls entered from the entrance 27a enter the second starting port 15, so that the first special operation is mainly performed. The game is executed, but in rare cases, a game ball that has not entered the second starting port 15 enters the third starting port 17 and the second special game may be executed. In this case, when the second special game is executed and the big hit Zc is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the first high accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. Further, when the second special game is executed and the big hit Zd is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second low accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c.

  On the other hand, when in the first high-accuracy state, the game balls entered from the entry port 27a are disposed downstream of the second entry port 15 without the game balls entering the second entry port 15. A game ball can enter the third starting port 17 thus set. Therefore, in the first high-accuracy state, the second special game is normally executed, but the first special game is not executed (in the figure, the first special game “×”, the second special game “O”). "). Therefore, when the big hit is won in the first high accuracy state, the big hit (the big hit Zc and the big hit Zd) of the second special symbol is usually won.

  Then, when the big hit Zc is won in the first high-accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a continuously controls the first high-accuracy state after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when the big hit Zd is won in the first high accuracy state, the main control CPU 41a controls the second low accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines that the second low-accuracy state and the first high-accuracy state after the end of the big hit game when the big hit is won in the second special symbol in the first high accuracy state. Can be controlled.

  Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, the state of the first high-accuracy state is a state in which it is preferable to make a right-handed operation, and is a state in which the second special game is mainly executed. If the player hits left in the first high-accuracy state, the game ball may enter the first starting port 14 and the first special game may be executed. In this case, when the first special game is executed and the big hit Za is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second high-accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. In addition, when the second special game is executed and the big hit Zb is won, the main control CPU 41a controls the second low accuracy state with the end of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores 100 times as the number of operations in the main control RAM 41c.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the first high accuracy state, when the big hit of the second special symbol is won, after the big hit game ends, the control may be continuously performed to the first high accuracy state. When the big hit of one special symbol is won, the game is not controlled to the first high accuracy state after the big hit game is finished. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the big hit of the second special symbol is won, the first high-accuracy state is more likely to be set after the big hit game is completed, compared to when the big hit of the first special symbol is won. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the game is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the case where the game is controlled to the high probability state and the first open state (first high accuracy state), and the case where the game is controlled to the high probability state and the second open state There is a case where the state is controlled to the state (the second highly accurate state). In other words, in the present embodiment, in the high-probability state, there are a case where control is performed to the first open state and a case where control is performed to the second open state.

The effect of the present embodiment will be described.
(1-1) Both the second starting port 15 and the third starting port 17 are disposed in the right region R2a. Then, when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, the first special game is executed, while when a game ball enters the third starting port 17, the second special game is executed. You. For this reason, when the game ball is hit into the right region R <b> 2 a by hitting right, the game ball enters the second starting port 15 and the game ball enters the third starting port 17. , Different gameplay can be created. In particular, in the first high-accuracy state, a game ball enters the third starting port 17, and the variation pattern for the second special game is determined from the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group. By doing so, the number of wins for small hits per predetermined unit time can be increased, so that the number of possessed balls can be increased. For this reason, it is possible to create a novel gaming property in which the number of balls held can be increased by allowing game balls to enter the third starting port 17 without allowing the game balls to enter the second starting port 15.

  (1-2) The second starting port 15 and the third starting port 17 are disposed on the same flow path as the second winning port 20 and upstream of the second winning port 20. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a game ball does not reach the second starting port 15 and the third starting port 17 due to the ball entering the second special winning opening 20. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the situation where the game ball does not reach the second starting port 15 and the third starting port 17 due to the ball entering the second special winning opening 20 occurs, and the above-described situation occurs. It is possible to prevent the user from being unable to fully enjoy the novel game performance as described above.

  (1-3) When the first special symbol jackpot is won in the first low-accuracy state, the second high-accuracy state may be set. When the first special symbol jackpot is won in the second high-accuracy state, There is a case where the first highly accurate state is set. According to this, the process from the first low-accuracy state to the first high-accuracy state can be enjoyed step by step. In particular, in the present embodiment, after the first special symbol jackpot is won in the first low-accuracy state, the second high-accuracy state may be controlled, so that the probability of winning the big jackpot is high. In addition, the game can be played in a state where the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 15, and the process until the first highly accurate state is controlled can be more effectively enjoyed.

  (1-4) In the first high accuracy state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the first low accuracy state. According to this, in the case of the first high-accuracy state, the second special game can be executed at a good tempo, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

  (1-5) The first starting port 14 is provided in a left area R1a different from the right area R2a in which the second starting port 15 and the third starting port 17 are provided. For this reason, when the player wants to execute the first special game without executing the second special game, the player only has to strike the game ball to the left to fire the game ball in the left region R1a. In other words, in this embodiment, the player can select the type of the special game to be executed by selecting the area in which the game ball is fired. According to this, it is possible to entertain the game with the playability according to the intention of the player, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  (1-6) Since the ease with which game balls enter the second starting port 15 is different between the case where the first open state is controlled and the case where the second open state is controlled, different playability is provided. Can be created. In particular, in the high probability state, there are cases where the game is controlled to the first open state and cases where the game is controlled to the second open state. In the case where the game ball is controlled to the first open state in the high probability state, the game ball enters the third starting port 17 and is determined from the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group. By executing the second special game based on the fluctuation pattern, the number of wins for small hits per predetermined unit time increases, and the number of balls held can be increased. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the case of the high probability state and the first control state, the game ball is allowed to enter the third starting port 17 without allowing the game ball to enter the second starting port 15. It is possible to create a novel playability of increasing the number of balls held.

  (1-7) In the present embodiment, when the big hit of the second special symbol is won, the first high-accuracy state is more likely to be obtained after the big hit game is completed, as compared to when the big hit of the first special symbol is won. . According to this, the interest when the game ball enters the third starting port 17 can be improved, so that the game ball enters the third starting port 17 without entering the second starting port 15. You can improve the interest.

  (1-8) Since the second special winning opening 20 is disposed downstream of the second starting opening 15 and the third starting opening 17, it is permissible for game balls to enter the second large winning opening 20. In this case, it is possible to create a game property of determining whether or not the game ball reaches the second winning port 20 without entering the second starting port 15 and the third starting port 17. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the entry of the game ball into the second big winning opening 20 is allowed in the small hitting game, the game whether the game ball reaches the second big winning opening 20 or not is determined. You can entertain the game by sex.

  (1-9) Since the first low-probability state is a game state in which it is preferable to make a left-hand hit, it is difficult to assume that the big hit symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. It can be said that. In the present embodiment, when the first external signal and the second external signal are in the first low-accuracy state and the big special symbol of the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, it is 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 inputs the first external signal and the second external signal. When the big hit game is actually started, the player can be entertained by the effect by the external effect device, while suppressing giving the player a sense of discomfort.

  (1-10) The small hit probability is the same regardless of the set value. For this reason, when a set value with a high jackpot probability is set, the probability of a miss is lower than when a set value with a low jackpot probability is set. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a set value with a high jackpot probability is set, a situation in which neither a big hit nor a small hit is won does not easily occur. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when a set value with a high jackpot probability is set, the chance of losing in the first high-accuracy state can be reduced, and the game can be enjoyed with sharp playability.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control as those of the already described embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the duplicate description will be omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment includes a first passage 28 a through which a game ball having entered the first special winning opening 18 can pass through the first large winning opening 18. And two passages 28b. That is, the passage through which the game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 18 branches into a first passage 28a and a second passage 28b. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a specific passage sensor SE9 that detects a game ball that has passed through the second passage 28b. In the present embodiment, the specific passage sensor SE9 and the main control CPU 41a are connected, and the main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the specific passage sensor SE9 detects a game ball. . In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the specific pass sensor SE9 during the big hit game, a high probability state is given after the big hit game is finished.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution member 29 that can operate in a first distribution state and a second distribution state at a location where a path through which a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 18 branches is branched. Have. The first distribution state is a state in which game balls entering the first special winning opening 18 are distributed to the first passage 28a, and the second distribution state is a state in which game balls entering the first special winning opening 18 are distributed. This is a state of being distributed to the second passage 28b. The first distribution state may be any state as long as it is difficult to distribute game balls that have entered the first special winning opening 18 to the second passage 28b as compared to the second distribution state. The game ball that has entered the ball 18 may be able to be distributed to the second passage 28b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a fourth actuator for operating the distribution member 29 (not shown). In the present embodiment, the fourth actuator is connected to the main control CPU 41a, and the main control CPU 41a can control the operation of the distribution member 29 by controlling the fourth actuator. The distribution member 29 is operable from the first distribution state to the second distribution state in the big hit game.

Next, a hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), in the present embodiment, of the 100 special jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, 15 are the jackpot ZA, 35 are the jackpot ZB, and 50 are the jackpot ZC. Classified. In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of second special symbol big hit symbols, 65 types of big hit symbols are classified as big hit symbols ZD, and 35 types of big hit symbols are classified as big hit symbols ZE. In the following description, the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZA is "jackpot ZA", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZB is "jackpot ZB", the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol ZC is "jackpot ZC", and the jackpot based on the jackpot ZD is " The jackpot based on the jackpot ZE and the jackpot ZE is referred to as a jackpot ZE.

  In the big hit ZA, the big hit ZB, and the big hit ZC, “four times” is set as the number of round games in the big hit game. In the big hit ZD and the big hit ZE, “two times” is set as the number of round games in the big hit game. In addition, for each big hit, a big winning opening that is opened in a round game in the big hit game is determined. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first big winning opening 18 is opened in the second and subsequent round games as a big winning opening that is opened in the first round game in the big hit game, regardless of any big hit. A second special winning opening 20 is defined as a special winning opening.

  In the big hit ZA, the big hit ZB, and the big hit ZD, “25 seconds” is set as the opening time of the special winning opening in each round game. On the other hand, the jackpot ZC and the jackpot ZE have "0.01 seconds" as the opening time of the special winning opening in the first round game, and "25 seconds" as the opening time of the special winning opening in the second and subsequent round games. , Respectively. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hits of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZE, the first big winning opening 18 is opened in the first round game, but the game ball is substantially made the first big winning. It is difficult to make the ball enter the mouth 18. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the big hits of the big hit ZA, the big hit ZB, and the big hit ZD, the game ball can be made to enter the first big winning opening 18 in the first round game.

  Also, although not shown, in the present embodiment, the distribution member 29 in the first special winning opening 18 is set to a predetermined number in accordance with the start of a predetermined number of round games (in this embodiment, the first round) in the big hit game. It operates in an operation mode. Specifically, the operation state of the distribution member 29 in the present embodiment is such that the distribution member 29 operates in the second distribution state for 0.01 seconds, then operates in the first distribution state for 2 seconds, and then operates in the second state. This is an operation mode of operating in the second distribution state for 99 seconds. However, even in the middle of the above-described operation mode, when the predetermined number of round games is completed and the next round game is started, the distribution member 29 causes the first round game to start with the start of the next round game. Operate in the distribution state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game based on the big hits of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZE, the first big winning opening 18 is opened in the first round game, but the game ball is substantially given the first big winning. It is difficult to make the ball enter the mouth 18. Further, in the present embodiment, in the passage in the first special winning opening 18, the game ball branches into the first passage 28a and the second passage 28b after the game ball enters the first special winning opening 18. The time to reach the location is configured to be longer than 0.01 seconds and shorter than 2 seconds. In the big hit game based on the big hits of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZE, the upper limit of the time during which the first big winning port 18 is opened in the first round game is 0.01 second. For this reason, in the big hit game based on the big hits of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZE, even if the game ball can be made to enter the first big winning opening 18 in the first round game, the distribution member as described above is used. According to the operation mode of 29, the game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 18 is distributed to the first passage 28a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZC and the big hit ZE are won, the game ball is not substantially distributed to the second passage 28b during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA, the jackpot ZB, and the jackpot ZD, a game ball can be made to enter the first jackpot 18 in the first round game. And in this embodiment, in the big hit game based on each of the big hits ZA, ZB, and ZD, the upper limit time in the first round game is 25 seconds. For this reason, when the big hit ZA, the big hit ZB, and the big hit ZD are won, in the first round game, the game ball is moved to the first big winning opening 18 after two seconds have elapsed from the start of the round game. By entering the ball, the game ball can reach a location where the distribution member 29 branches into the first passage 28a and the second passage 28b when the distribution member 29 is operating in the second distribution state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZA, the big hit ZB, and the big hit ZD are won, the game ball can be distributed to the second passage 28b during the big hit game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), in the present embodiment, when the game ball is not distributed to the second passage 28b during the big hit game and the specific pass sensor SE9 does not detect the game ball, the big hit game ends. The later gaming state is the second low-probability state (low probability state and second open state). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines whether a game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE9 based on whether or not a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the specific passage sensor SE9 is input during the big hit game. Determine whether or not. If the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE9 during the big hit game, the second open state is set until the next big hit game is generated or the special game of the predetermined number of operations is completed. Is granted during In the present embodiment, the number of operations when the game ball is not distributed to the second passage 28b during the big hit game and the game ball is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE9 is “100 times”.

  Further, in the case of the big hit game based on the big hits of the big hit ZA and the big hit ZD, when the game ball is distributed to the second passage 28b and the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE9, the game state after the big hit game ends is the first state. The state is highly accurate (high probability state and first open state). On the other hand, in the case of the big hit game based on the big hit ZB, when the game ball is distributed to the second passage 28b and the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE9, the game state after the big hit game ends is the second highly accurate state (high (Probability state and second open state). In this case, the second open state is given until the next big hit game occurs.

  Further, as described above, in the big hit game based on the big hits of the big hit ZC and the big hit ZE, the game ball is not substantially distributed to the second passage 28b, but the game ball is temporarily distributed to the second passage 28b, When a game ball is detected by the passage sensor SE9, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a second high-accuracy state (high-probability state and second open state). In this case, the second open state is given until the next big hit game occurs. In the following description, the fact that the game ball is distributed to the second passage 28b during the big hit game and the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE9 may be indicated as "establishment of the high-accuracy providing condition". That is, in the present embodiment, when the high-probability providing condition is satisfied during the big hit game, the high probability state is given after the big hit game is finished.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit ZA, the big hit ZB, and the big hit ZD are won, the game ball passes through the second passage 28b with a high probability during the big hit game, and has a high probability after the big hit game ends. State controlled. In the present embodiment, the ratio of the jackpot ZA and the jackpot ZB in the entire jackpot of the first special symbol is smaller than the ratio of the jackpot ZD in the entire jackpot of the second special symbol. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the probability of being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game differs between the case where the big hit of the first special symbol is won and the case where the big hit of the second special symbol is won. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the big hit of the second special symbol is won, the game is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game with a higher probability than when the big hit of the first special symbol is won.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit ZA and the big hit ZD are won, the game ball passes through the second passage 28b with a high probability during the big hit game, and is controlled to the first highly accurate state after the big hit game ends. . In the present embodiment, the ratio of the jackpot ZA in the entire jackpot of the first special symbol is smaller than the ratio of the jackpot ZD in the entire jackpot of the second special symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability of being controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the end of the big hit game is different between the case where the big hit of the first special symbol is won and the case where the big hit of the second special symbol is won. . In particular, in the present embodiment, when the big hit of the second special symbol is won, the game is controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the end of the big hit game with a higher probability than when the big hit of the first special symbol is won. .

As shown in FIG. 11C, the small hit and small hit games according to the present embodiment are the same as the small hit and small hit games according to the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
The effect of the present embodiment will be described.

  (2-1) In the present embodiment, the sense of expectation to be controlled to the high probability state is different between the case of the big hit of the first special symbol and the case of the big hit of the second special symbol. Because of this, the playability can be diversified when the first special game is executed and when the second special game is executed.

  (2-2) In the present embodiment, in particular, the sense of expectation that the first special symbol is controlled to the first high-accuracy state in the case of the big hit of the first special symbol and the case of the big hit of the second special symbol Since they can be different, the playability can be further diversified when the first special game is executed and when the second special game is executed.

Each embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modified examples 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 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 highly accurate 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, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the number of round games by adding one or a predetermined number of small hit games as one round game in addition to the round game in the big hit game in the round number display effect. 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. 12A to 12C, 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 18 and the second special winning opening 20). 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 18 and a prize ball when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 20. 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 obtains a prize ball when a game ball enters the first large winning opening 18 and a prize ball when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 20. In either case, the control may be performed so that the prize ball acquisition effect is executed, while in the other case, the prize ball acquisition effect is not executed.

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 the fluctuation patterns included in different fluctuation pattern groups according to the number of special games executed after the big hit game ends. You may decide. Further, 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 a variation pattern from variation patterns included in the same variation pattern group in any game state, while determining a variation pattern with a different determination ratio. It may be. In other words, the main control CPU 41a determines the special game variation pattern in a different decision mode from the first low-probability state in the first high-probability state, thereby winning the small hit per unit time. It is only necessary that the number of times of performing is increased.

  The main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern from the variation pattern group included in the same variation pattern group in the case of the second low-accuracy state and the case of the second high-accuracy state. Good. According to this, it is possible to provide a pleasure of estimating whether the state is the second low-accuracy state or the second high-accuracy state.

  A variation pattern group used for determining a variation pattern of the second special game in one or both of the second low-probability state and the second high-probability state includes a predetermined variation time ( For example, a variation pattern that defines a variation time of 10 minutes) may be included, but a variation pattern that defines a variation time shorter than a predetermined variation time may not be included.

  -The content of the jackpot game based on each jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special winning opening 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. Further, for example, the main control CPU 41a may control the second big winning opening 20 to be opened in all round games of each big hit game. In this case, the first special winning opening 18 may be omitted. Further, for some or all of the big hit games, the big winning port may be opened in the same opening mode as the big winning port in the small hit game. In this case, the effect during the big hit game and the effect during the small hit game may be executed with the same or substantially the same effect contents. According to this, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize which of the big hit and the small hit has been won, so that it is possible to give a pleasure of estimating which of the big hit and the small hit has been won.

  -The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, after the big hit game is ended, the big hit is controlled to the second high-accuracy state, and then the big hit is controlled to the first high-accuracy state when the special game of the number of operations is completed without winning the big hit. May be. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the high probability state after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is given, while the main control CPU 41a keeps controlling until the next big hit game is given, or a special operation number. Until the game ends, the second open state may be controlled. Further, the number of times set as the number of times of operation may be made different depending on the type of big hit. That is, regardless of which jackpot is won for a plurality of types of jackpots, the control is performed to the second high-accuracy state after the end of the jackpot game, and a different number of operations is set according to the type of the jackpot that has been won. Thus, the timing at which the number of operations ends and the control is made to the first highly accurate state may be made different. In addition, any of the big hits may be controlled to a predetermined game state after the big hit game ends, regardless of the game state at the time of winning. In addition, any of the big hits may be controlled to a different game state after the big hit game ends, depending on the game state at the time of winning.

  A jackpot controlled to the first low-precision state after the end of the jackpot game may be provided. The jackpot controlled to the first low-probability state after the end of the jackpot game may be included in only one of the jackpot of the first special symbol and the jackpot of the second special symbol, or both. May be included.

  -It is not necessary to have the big hit controlled to the 2nd high accuracy state after the big hit game ends. That is, when the game is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the game may be controlled to the first high accuracy state.

  The type of the jackpot that can be determined may be the same between when the jackpot of the first special symbol is won and when the jackpot of the second special symbol is won. In addition, the determination ratio of the big hit symbol when the big hit of the first special symbol is won may be the same as the determination ratio of the big hit symbol when the big hit of the second special symbol is won.

  The main control CPU 41a makes it difficult to be controlled to the first high-accuracy state after the end of the big hit game, when the big hit of the second special symbol is won, as compared to when the big hit of the first special symbol is won. You may.

-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 process.
-There may be a plurality of types of small hits. In this case, the main control CPU 41a determines different types of small hits when the small hit is won in the first special symbol start process and when the small hit is won in the second special symbol start process. Alternatively, when a small hit is won in each special symbol start process, a type of small hit may be determined 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 20, 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. Similarly, in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as not to execute the effect game based on the second special game. In the first high-accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as not to execute the effect game based on the first special game. Note that the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute an effect game based on the first special game even in the first high-accuracy state, only when the first special game is a special game with a big hit. 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 also derive the jackpot symbol in the one special game if the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game. The control regarding the one special game may be changed according to 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 in the other 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 determines that the large hit symbol has been derived in the other special game. For one of the special games, a lost symbol may be derived and terminated, the execution may be interrupted, or the execution may be continued.

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

  When the main control CPU 41a derives a big hit symbol in the other special game during execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the one special game is interrupted and the big hit game is played. After the end, the execution of the one special game which has been interrupted may be resumed. Similarly, when 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 interrupts 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 the 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 another 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 changed according to 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 game machine (a so-called ST machine) that controls the game in a high-probability state with the upper limit up to the execution of the special game having a predetermined probability of change after the end of the big hit game may be used. Further, the game may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called fall machine) that ends the high-probability state when a predetermined fall lottery different from the jackpot lottery is won. According to these, even when controlled to the first high-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state may end before the next big hit game is awarded. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming ability that it is not known when the first high-accuracy state ends. In this case, it is not necessary to provide a jackpot controlled to a low-probability state after the end of the jackpot game.

  -The position where various members are arranged in the game board YB may be changed as appropriate. For example, the gate 22 may be provided downstream of the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, the first winning port 18, and the second winning port 20. Further, the first starting port 14 may be provided on the same flow path as the second starting port 15, the third starting port 17, and the second winning port 20.

-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, and the display control board for controlling the effect display device 12 separately from the sub control board 50, the light emission control board for controlling the decorative lamp LA exclusively, and the 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 another example, a display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

  YB: game board, 12: effect display device, 13: information display device, 13a: first special symbol display unit (game executing means), 13b: second special symbol display unit (game executing unit), 14: first start Mouth (starting means, third starting means), 15: second starting port (starting means, first starting means), 16: first variable member (opening / closing means), 17: third starting port 17 (starting means) , Second starting means), 18 first winning winning opening (special entering means), 20 second winning opening (special entering means, specific special entering means), 22 gate, 40 main Control board, 41a ... Main control CPU (hit lottery means, big hit game giving means, small hit game giving means, special ball entry control means, fluctuation pattern determining means, probability state control means, state control means).

Claims (5)

A game board where game balls can flow down,
First starting means having opening / closing means capable of taking an open state and a closed state;
Second starting means in which game balls can always enter,
When a game ball enters the first starting means, a first hit lottery is performed. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting means, a second hit lottery is performed. Lottery 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;
Game execution means for executing a symbol variation game;
Special ball entry means for which the conditions for paying out prize balls are established by entering game balls,
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 fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern from a fluctuation pattern group composed of a plurality of fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game is determined,
The game executing means may execute the first symbol change game based on the result of the first hit lottery, and may execute the second symbol change game based on the result of the second hit lottery. It has become
The special ball entry control means controls the game ball to enter a specific special ball entry means of the special ball entry means when the small hit is won in the second hit lottery. And
When determining the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game, the variation pattern determination means is different from the first determination mode of determining a variation pattern from a normal variation pattern group and the normal variation pattern group. A second determination mode for determining a variation pattern from a specific variation pattern group, and a variation pattern is determined by any one of a plurality of types of determination modes including:
When the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game is determined in the second determination mode, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by increasing the number of small hits per unit time,
The first starting means, the second starting means, and the specific special ball-entering means are disposed on the same flow path in the game board,
The first starting means and the second starting means are disposed upstream of the specific special ball entry means,
When the big hit is won in the second hit lottery, after the big hit game is completed, the second hit is determined in the second determination mode as compared to when the big hit is won in the first hit lottery. A gaming machine characterized in that it is easy to enter a special gaming state in which a variation pattern of the symbol variation game is determined. After the end of the jackpot game, a probability state control means capable of controlling a high probability state having a high probability of winning a jackpot than a low probability state,
After the big hit game is completed, a state control means that can be controlled to a second control state in which a game ball can easily enter the first starting means than the first control state,
In the low probability state and the first control state, when the big hit is won in the first hit lottery, the state is controlled to the high probability state and the second control state after the end of the big hit game. There is
In the high probability state and the second control state, when the big hit is won in the first hit lottery, the state is controlled to the high probability state and the first control state after the end of the big hit game. There is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation pattern determination means determines the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game in the second determination mode when the high probability state and the first control state are set. . When the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game is determined by the second determination mode, a comparison is made with the case where the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game is determined by the first determination mode. The variation time of each variation pattern is determined so that the average variation time of the second symbol variation game is shorter,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the variation pattern determination means determines the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game in the first determination mode when the low probability state and the first control state are set. .   The probability of being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game is different between a case where a big hit is won in the first hit lottery and a case where a big hit is won in the second hit lottery. The gaming machine according to claim 3. A third starting means in which the game ball can always enter,
The hit lottery means performs the first hit lottery when a game ball enters the third starting means,
The said 3rd starting means is arrange | positioned on the downflow path | route different from the said 1st starting means, the said 2nd starting means, and the said special special ball-in means in the said game board. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 4.