JP2020028489A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which game amusement can be increased.SOLUTION: A game state includes a non-ball entry rate improvement state and a ball entry rate improvement state in which a ball is easier to enter a second ball entry port than the non-ball entry rate improvement state. A performance mode includes: a dedicated performance mode that can be controlled only in one of the cases where a state is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improvement state and a state is controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state; and a shared performance mode that can be controlled both when a state is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improvement state and a state is controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a jackpot lottery is performed in response to a game ball entering a predetermined starting port, and the symbol fluctuates in a predetermined variation pattern based on a lottery result of the jackpot lottery. A symbol change game to be performed is performed. In addition, in the symbol change game that has won the jackpot lottery, a jackpot display result is displayed, and after the symbol change game ends, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given. In addition to the big hit game, there is a game state that is advantageous to the player, such as an improved ball entry rate in which game balls easily enter a predetermined starting port after the big hit game ends.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1, an effect mode is controlled in accordance with a game state, and an effect (mainly a display effect of a background image) corresponding to the controlled effect mode is executed. Are disclosed.

JP 2007-135700 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, the effect may be monotonous, for example, the effect is performed in the same effect mode according to the gaming state, and by further increasing the effect of the effect, the interest in the game becomes more interesting. It is desired to improve.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional technology, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in games.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that provides a hit game that is advantageous to a player after a hit display result in a symbol-changing game is provided. A second entrance where a ball can enter, an open state where game balls can enter the second entrance and a closed state where game balls cannot enter the second entrance. Opening / closing means that operates at a time, a game state control means for controlling a game state, and an effect mode control means for controlling an effect mode. There is a ball entry rate improvement state in which it is easier to enter the second entrance than the ball entry rate improvement state, and in the effect mode, when the ball entry rate is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improvement state and when the ball entry rate increases. A dedicated production mode that can be controlled only in one of the states when the state is controlled, and A common presentation mode controllable in both the case being controlled before entry ball-enhancing state and when it is controlled to ball entrance rate increase state, and summarized in that there are.

  The gaming machine further includes a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition, and when the non-entrance rate improvement state is controlled to the shared effect mode, the entry rate improvement state In the above, the determination condition of the variation pattern may be different from that when the common effect mode is controlled.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the variation pattern that can be determined by the variation pattern determining means includes when the shared effect mode is controlled in the non-ball entry rate improving state, and when the shared effect mode is controlled in the ball entry rate improving state. There may be a configuration in which there is a variation pattern in which an effect of the same effect content is executed during a predetermined period both when and when the control is performed.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the variation patterns that can be determined by the variation pattern determining means include a variation pattern that is a hit display result after a reach effect is performed, and a variation pattern that is not a hit display result after a reach effect is performed. There is a fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed and the hit result is not displayed, and the shared effect mode is controlled in the non-ball-entry rate improving state and the shared effect in the ball-entry rate improving state. In the case where the mode is controlled, the condition for determining a fluctuation pattern that does not produce a hit effect without performing a reach effect may be different.

  The gaming machine is controlled to the shared effect mode when it is controlled to the shared effect mode in the non-ball entry rate improved state and when it is controlled to the shared effect mode in the ball entry ratio improved state. The control periods may be different.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the shared effect mode is controlled both in the shared effect mode in the non-ball entry rate improving state and when the shared effect mode is controlled in the ball entry rate improved state. In the control period controlled in the shared production mode, the production mode may be a production mode in which production is performed with different production contents according to a period divided into a plurality of stages.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko gaming machine typically. The figure which shows a setting value (setting information). The figure which shows the outline of the control content at the time of power-on. The figure which shows the kind of hit. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) And (b) is a figure showing a fluctuation pattern. (A) And (b) is a figure showing an effect mode. The figure which shows the transition of an effect mode. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the transition of an effect mode. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the transition of an effect mode. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display aspect of an effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display aspect of an effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display aspect of an effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display aspect of an effect display device.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) in this specification indicate each direction as viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, game balls (game media) are fired toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in illuminant (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing by the illuminant. The decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing light (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 at a position on the front side of the frame 11 where the player can operate it. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in producing an effect.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position on the game board 20 where the information display device 22 can be visually recognized by a player. The information display device 22 notifies various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b is capable of executing a second special symbol change game (second change game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game (variation game)”, and the special symbol variation game is referred to as “special symbol variation game”. Game ". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying a result of a lottery (a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In this specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In this specification, the “fixed stop display” means a state in which the symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In this specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result, a small hit symbol as a small hit display result, and a loss as a loss display result. There is a design. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, the player can recognize that the big hit is obtained. In the special game, when the small hit symbol is derived, it is possible for the player to recognize that the small hit is achieved. In the special game, when a lost symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the player has lost. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game.

  In the present embodiment, when a jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit lottery is won, a small hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a small hit game is provided after the end of the special game. That is, the small hit game is a game given on condition that the small hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the small hit display result is displayed in the special game.

  Hereinafter, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be collectively shown as a hit lottery, the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol may be collectively shown as a hit symbol, and the big hit game and the small hit game may be collectively shown as a hit game. In this case, when the winning lottery is won, a winning symbol is derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, a winning game is awarded. In other words, the hit game is a game given on condition that the winning lottery is won, and is a game given after the hit display result is displayed in the special game. In addition, the winning game including the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be acquired.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution has been held to be recognizable because the hold condition has been met but the execution condition has not been met. In the following description, the number of times of the first special game on hold is referred to as “first special hold number” (first reserved game number). The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution has been suspended because the suspension condition has been fulfilled but the execution condition has not been fulfilled yet. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special held number” (second reserved game number). For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are each “4”.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The ordinary symbol display section 22e can execute an ordinary symbol variation game (ordinary variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and finally the ordinary symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived to the ordinary symbol display unit 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize that the normal hit is achieved. In a base game, when a normal out of place symbol is derived, the player can recognize that the normal out of place symbol is obtained. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol winning lottery is won, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous for the player because the holding condition of the second special game is easily satisfied.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, examples of the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect design variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally 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 combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. When the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, a small hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the small hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as “123” or “234”. When a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, a symbol combination that is out of alignment with an effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a portion of the effect symbol is different from the effect symbols of the other columns, such as “787” or “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In the present specification, “temporarily stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is displayed in a fluctuation display.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) of a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a fluctuating manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the appearance of the character and the effect of the effect design are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting port 28 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The first starting port 28 as the first ball entry port allows game balls to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of a game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball entered into the first start port 28). In addition, the first special game may be executed when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 (is executable).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second starting port 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29 as a second entry port. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a path through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. Thus, the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball entering the second start port 29 (a game ball entered the second start port 29). The second special game may be executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 29 (is executable).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary variable member 30 as an opening / closing means that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or can easily enter the second starting port 29. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary actuator A1 for operating the ordinary variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 5). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game. Thus, the ordinary variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can be in the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball having entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which it is difficult or impossible for a game ball to enter the special winning opening 31. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 5). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in a big hit game and a small hit game. In this manner, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can be in the allowable state and the restricted state. That is, the big hit game and the small hit game are games in which the special winning opening 31 is in an allowable state (set to an allowable state).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 as a normal starting ball entrance is capable of entering a game ball, and includes a gate sensor SE4 for detecting a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning ports.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning port 31, and a general winning port 34 as winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. “Winning” means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the big hit probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot is increased as compared to the low-probability state, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”. In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 29. (Easy state, ball entry rate improved state).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) is changed to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening the normal variable member 30 in one normal hitting game as compared with the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hitting game. At least one of the controls for setting the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. Note that the ordinary hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the ordinary variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which game balls do not easily enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared to the high base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining a fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than in the low base state. When performing the special symbol variation time reduction control, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-fluctuation time shortened state” for a special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. A gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “low-probability-high-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “high-probability / high-base state”.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes the low probability state and the high probability state, the high base state (increased ball entry rate improved state), and the low base state (non-ball entry rate enhanced state).
Next, a setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values (setting information). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of set values in all six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value. In the following description, "the n-th set value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (where n = 1 to 6).

  The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 in each of the settings (settings 1 to 6) are high in the order of the jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, so that it is easy to win the jackpot. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. In other words, the jackpot probability in the low-probability state and the jackpot probability in the high-probability state are defined for the plurality of types of set values. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit probability changes according to the set value. In addition, the jackpot probability (the winning probability of the jackpot lottery) when controlled to the high-probability state and the jackpot probability when controlled to the low-probability state differ depending on the current setting value. The set value does not need to be six steps, and may be any of two to five steps, seven steps or more. In the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability varies depending on the set value, the set probability (decision rate) of the type of the big hit and the small hit probability (the winning probability of the small hit lottery) regardless of the set value. , The determination probability (determination ratio) of the small hit type is the same.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting operation section (not shown) of the setting device 40e (shown in FIG. 5) is turned on and the RWM clear switch is set. When the power is turned on while 40d (shown in FIG. 5) is turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode.

  In the setting change mode, an internally set value (set value) is notified, and every time the RWM clear switch 40d is operated, the internally set value is changed from [Setting 1] to [Setting 2]. ] → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] →... The setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is turned off.

  When the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, various types of information that are backed up are initialized. It is configured to be initialized.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state where the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is turned on and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the setting check mode is entered. Transition.

  In the setting confirmation mode, the internally set value is notified, and even if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated, the internally set value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is turned off.

Next, a big hit and a small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit big symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot is determined. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots) each have a type of jackpot game.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, a plurality of round games for opening the special winning opening 31 are performed after the opening time has elapsed. Round games are performed with the upper limit being the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (9 in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the special winning opening 31 or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process ends when the condition is satisfied. In other words, the end condition in which each of a plurality of round games is ended includes a first end condition in which the number of game balls entered in the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit, and a condition in which the game ball is entered in the special winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit number. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. Specifically, the large winning opening 31 is opened when the round game starts and closed when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. As described above, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can be opened in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special winning member 31 is set. Takes an open state, and when a termination condition for ending each round game is established, the special winning opening 31 takes a closed state. In the big hit game, when the last round game ends, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

  In addition, a plurality of types of small hit symbols are provided as small hit symbols of the special symbol. The type of the small hit is determined for each of the plurality of types of the small hit symbols. The type of the small hit game is defined for each of the plurality of types of the small hit symbols (small hit types).

  In the small hit game, first, after a predetermined opening time has elapsed, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. The opening control of the special winning opening 31 in the small hitting game is performed by a first ending condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (9 in the present embodiment) of game balls enter the special winning opening 31 or a predetermined upper limit time Is ended when the second end condition that elapses is satisfied. In other words, the end condition for ending the opening control of the special winning opening 31 in the small hitting game includes a first ending condition in which the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes the upper limit, There is a second ending condition in which the number of game balls that have entered the game does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Then, when the condition for ending the opening control of the special winning opening 31 is satisfied, the small hitting game is ended with the passage of a predetermined ending time. In the small hitting game, an effect that can specify that the small hitting game has been given is executed from the start of the opening time to the end of the ending time.

Next, specific big hits and small hits in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 75 types of big hit symbols are added to the symbol ZA, and The big hit symbols are classified into symbols ZB, and the 10 big hit symbols are classified into symbols ZC. In addition, among the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b as the game result of the second special game, 75 types of big hit symbols are classified into symbols Za, and 25 types of big hit symbols are classified into symbols Zc. Have been. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are three types of big hits as the types of big hits in the first special game, and there are two types of big hits as types of big hits in the second special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the type of the big hit is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA to Zc, Za, and Zc using the type of the big hit symbol. Also, the type of the big hit game given based on the big hit type is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zc using the type of the big hit symbol.

  As the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, eight times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the big hit game based on the symbol Za, 10 times, which is more than 8 times, is determined as the upper limit number of round games. As the big hit game based on the symbol Zc, five times less than eight times are determined as the upper limit number of round games.

  In the present embodiment, as each big hit game, 25 s is defined as the upper limit time of the round game. In the present embodiment, the same opening time (10 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (25 s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of big hit games.

  In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the end of the big hit game. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, the big hit is completed until the predetermined upper limit number (150 times in the present embodiment) of the special game is completed or before the upper limit number of the special games is ended. Until the game is awarded, a high probability state and a high base state are provided. In the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the end of the big hit game. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, and Zb, a low probability state is given, and a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) of the special game is ended or the upper limit is reached. The high base state is provided until the jackpot game is provided before the number of special games is completed.

  In the present embodiment, among the 20 types of small hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as a game result of the first special game, 8 types of small hit symbols are set to the symbol ZD, and 12 types of small hit symbols are set. Are classified into symbols ZE, respectively. Further, among the 20 types of small hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display section 22b as the game result of the second special game, 20 types of large hit symbols are classified as symbols Zf. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of small hits as the types of small hits in the first special game, and there is one type of small hits as the type of small hits in the second special game. Not exclusively. Hereinafter, the type of the small hit is expressed as a small hit based on the symbols ZD, ZE, and Zf using the type of the small hit symbol. Also, the type of the small hit game given based on the type of the small hit is expressed as a small hit game based on the symbols ZD, ZE, and Zf using the type of the small hit symbol.

  In the present embodiment, as the small and big hit game, 40 ms is defined as the upper limit time of the opening control. In the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 ms in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (8 ms or 14 s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of small hit games.

  As the gaming state after the end of each small hitting game, the immediately preceding gaming state is maintained. For this reason, if the last gaming state was the low-probability low-base state, the low-probability low-base state is maintained after the small hitting game ends, and if the last gaming state was the high-precision high-base state, After the end of the winning game, the high-accuracy high base state is maintained. In this way, when the small hit lottery is won, after the small hit game ends, the game state is not changed according to the small hit lottery winning.

  In the present embodiment, the probability as shown in FIG. 2 is defined as the big hit probability. As the small hit probability, 545/65536 is set in the first special game, and 1/65536 is set in the second special game. The normal hit probability is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. The total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5400 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is “4” when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, “1” when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. "15" is set when the game is detected, and "5" is set when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear) of the gaming board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to each of the control boards 40 and 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to an on state.

  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. In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 has a backup function, and the sub-control board 41 does not have a backup function.

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

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, for example, the type of the reach effect. It is possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The effect content of the effect game performed during the period may not be information that can be specified.

  The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern, a loss reach variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for finally deriving the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect is defined. In the present embodiment, in the big hit variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content for finally deriving a symbol combination of a small hit after reaching effect is defined. In other words, in the present embodiment, the big hit variation pattern can be said to be a hit variation pattern that can specify the effect content for ultimately deriving the big hit symbol combination or the small hit symbol combination. In the outreach reach variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the outlier symbol combination after the reach effect are defined. In the loss variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content that finally derives a symbol combination of the loss without the reach effect is defined.

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

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c 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 40c may hold various kinds of information even after the power is turned off by power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) (not shown) mounted on the power supply unit 60. For example, the main control RAM 40c 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. The main control CPU 40a performs control for storing these various types of information in the main control RAM 40c.

  Here, the various types of information to be backed up include game information related to the progress of the game and set value information related to the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of award balls.

  The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to enable an operation of instructing initialization of various types of information that has been backed up. In the present embodiment, when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state, various types of information that are backed up are initialized. Hereinafter, the operation of turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state will be described as an initialization operation.

  The setting device 40e is configured to be capable of performing an operation of instructing a transition to a setting control mode as a setting control state for performing control regarding a setting value. In the present embodiment, the setting control mode includes a setting change mode in which the internally set value can be changed and a setting change mode in which the internally set value cannot be changed but the set value can be specified. There is a setting confirmation mode to be displayed. In the present embodiment, when the power is turned on when the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e is in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the on state, the mode shifts to the setting change mode, and the setting is changed. When the power is turned on when the setting operation unit of the unit 40e is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the OFF state, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode.

In the present embodiment, the display 40f performs display for notifying the set value set internally, but is not limited thereto, and may display other information.
Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.

The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.
The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41b stores voice effect data relating to the sound effect of the speaker 18.

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

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

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a power supply voltage to be supplied to each of the control boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 is connected to each of the control boards 40 and 41 via a power supply line, and supplies power to each of the control boards 40 and 41 through the power supply line.

  The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch 60a. When the power switch 60a is operated from an off state to an on state in a state where power is supplied from an external power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10, each of the control boards 40, 41 When power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 41, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, a power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a is started by a power-on startup process (boot process), it first performs a power-on process. In the power-on process, the presence or absence of transition to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode) and the main control RAM 40c are determined according to the operation states of the RWM clear switch 40d and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e when the power is turned on. Is controlled.

  First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RWM clear switch 40d has been turned on when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the RWM clear switch 40d has been turned on when an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on is input.

  When it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d has been operated to the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs an RWM clear process of the main control RAM 40c. In the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned on and the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on (when the initialization operation is performed), the main control CPU 40a stores the data in the main control RAM 40c. Initialize the played game information.

  After performing the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting unit 40e has been turned on when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e has been turned on when an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is turned on is input.

  When it is not determined that the setting device 40e has been operated to be turned on when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been operated to be turned off when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a uses the main setting value assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the flag is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in a command output process performed as an interrupt process. The set value specified by the set value command is a set value when the power is turned off, and is also a set value that has been backed up.

  When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub control board 41, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "power-on initial command") for designating startup by initialization in an output buffer, and ends the power-on process. I do.

  On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e has been operated to be turned on when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to a setting change mode. When shifting to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "change start command") that can specify the start of the setting change mode in the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the main set value flag allocated to the main control RAM 40c, and performs display for notifying the read set value. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. The main setting value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify the set value. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the read set value (hereinafter, referred to as a “power-on set value command”) in the output buffer.

  In the setting change mode, each time the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, the main control CPU 40a changes the setting value from [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →... → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → Change so as to loop. In this processing, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value by updating the set value stored in the main set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to perform a display for notifying the changed set value every time the set value is changed.

  In the setting change mode, when the setting device 40e is turned off (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is turned on is not input) in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the main control CPU 40a at that time. The set value stored in the set value flag is determined, and the setting change mode ends. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change control processing.

  After ending the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a “setting value command”) that can specify the determined setting value in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a “change end command”) that can specify the end of the setting change mode in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "power-on initial command") designating activation by initialization in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
When it is not determined that the RWM clear switch 40d has been operated to be turned on when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d has been operated to be turned off when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a performs a return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether various types of backed up information are normal. Whether the backed-up various information is normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by confirming the status of the backup flag and confirming that the checksums match. When various types of information that have been backed up are abnormal, the main control CPU 40a performs RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. When the backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c.

  After performing the return process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting unit 40e has been turned on when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e has been turned on when an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is turned on is input.

  If it is not determined that the setting device 40e has been turned on at the time of turning on the power (if it is determined that the setting device 40e has been turned off at the time of turning on the power), the main control CPU 40a sends the main control CPU 40a assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the set value flag is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is set in the output buffer. The set value specified by the set value command is a set value when the power is turned off, and is also a set value that has been backed up.

When the set value command is set in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a sets the power-on power recovery command and the symbol state designation command in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been turned on when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control processing, the main control CPU 40a shifts to a setting confirmation mode. When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "confirmation start command") that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode in the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the main set value flag allocated to the main control RAM 40c, and performs display for notifying the read set value. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, even when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated, the main control CPU 40a does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 40f.

  In the setting confirmation mode, when the setting device 40e is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is not input) in the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the setting confirmation mode. finish. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation control processing.

  After ending the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a sets a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c in the output buffer. As described above, since the set value is not changed in the setting check mode, the set value stored in the main set value flag is the set value when the power is turned on, and the set value when the power is turned off. But also. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a “confirmation end command”) that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode in the output buffer.

  After that, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "power-on power recovery time command") designating restoration based on the various types of backed up information in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "symbol state designation command") for designating a control state at the time of restoration (also at the time of power interruption) in the output buffer, and ends the power-on processing. The symbol state designation command is a return to the execution of the first special game, a return to the execution of the second special game, a return to the big hit game based on the first special game, a small hit based on the first special game. This command is used to specify one of return to the game, return to the big hit game based on the second special game, and return to the small hit game based on the second special game.

  As described above, when the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on and the setting unit 40e is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clearing process of the main control RAM 40c and the setting in the power-on process. Perform change control processing. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on and the setting unit 40e is turned off, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear process of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process, and changes the setting. Does not perform control processing.

  When the RWM clear switch 40d is turned off and the setting unit 40e is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is turned off and the setting unit 40e is turned off, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process in the power-on process and does not perform the setting confirmation control process. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the above-described power-on process corresponds to a setting control unit that sets (at least) any one of a plurality of setting values that determine the jackpot probability. I do. In the present embodiment, the big hit probability corresponds to the degree of advantage related to the big hit game.

  Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a after the power-on process is performed will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs 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 special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined.

  When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition (first hold condition) of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated first reserved number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery, a random number used for determining a big hit symbol and a small hit symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be 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.

  When the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a does not execute the above-described processing executed when the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number. As described above, the first holding condition is that the first special holding number (the number of reserved games in which the execution of the first special game is held) reaches the predetermined upper limit number (the upper limit game number, the first upper limit game number). Is not satisfied when In addition, when the first special reservation number has reached the predetermined upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a has entered a game ball into the first starting port 28 when the first special reservation number has reached the upper limit number. (Hereinafter, referred to as a first start winning command) is set in the output buffer.

  When the game ball is not inserted into the first starting port 28, when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control is performed. The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When a game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined. If the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a determines that the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 when the second special reservation number has reached the upper limit number ( Hereinafter, a second start winning command is set in the output buffer, and the special symbol input processing is terminated. As described above, the second holding condition is that the second special holding number (the number of reserved games in which the execution of the second special game is held) reaches the predetermined upper limit number (the upper limit game number, the second upper limit game number). Is not satisfied when

  When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". Thereby, the hold condition (second hold condition) of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated second reserved number in the output buffer.

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

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the condition for executing the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the game is not in the big hit game or the small hit game and is not in the special game, while making a negative judgment in the big hit game, the small hit game, or the special game. . When the special game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

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

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

  Next, the main control CPU 40a, based on the read random number information, the set value stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b, It is determined whether or not a big hit is won. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the big hit lottery corresponds to a big hit lottery means. In the present embodiment, for example, the main control is performed so that the big hit determination value corresponding to each set value (first to sixth set values) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state) can be specified. The big hit determination value is stored in the ROM 40b. The determination as to whether or not to win the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the value of the random number identified from the random number information matches the current set value and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. . The determination as to whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a fluctuation pattern of the first special game by a lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined big hit symbol in an output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provide information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that determines the big hit symbol (big hit type) corresponds to the big hit type determining means, and the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on the predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determining means.

  On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the small hit based on the read random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This processing corresponds to a small hit lottery (small hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the small hit lottery corresponds to a small hit lottery means. In the present embodiment, for example, regardless of each set value (first to sixth set values) and each probability state (high-probability state and low-probability state), whether the type of the special game is the first special game or not. The small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 40b so that the small hit determination value corresponding to the 2 special game can be specified. The determination as to whether or not to win the small hit is made based on whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the small hit determination value corresponding to the type of the special game. The determination as to whether or not to win the small hit may be made based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the small hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When winning a small hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a small hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a small hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by a lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the small hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined small hit symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provide information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. As described above, the main control CPU 40a for determining the small hit symbol (the type of the small hit) corresponds to the small hit type determining means, and the main control CPU 40a for determining the variation pattern based on the predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determining means. I do.

  On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win a big hit or a small hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the lost symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the outreach variation pattern and the outfall variation pattern based on the read random number value used to determine the variation pattern. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on the predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determination unit.

  When the variation pattern and the final stop symbol are determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, similarly to the case of the big hit, and ends the special symbol start processing.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special reservation number, determines a winning lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery), determines a special symbol based on the result of the hit lottery, determines a variation pattern based on the result of the hit lottery, and The command and the second game start command are set in the output buffer, and the special symbol start processing ends.

  When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures a fluctuation time determined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variable time set in the variable pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the stop of the variation of the effect symbol when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, game information). (Indicated as an end command) in the output buffer.

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

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

  When the last round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, the small hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the small hit processing, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a small hit game based on the small hit symbol (small hit type) determined in the special symbol start processing. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives the small hit game by executing the small hit processing.

  When the small hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the opening control of the special winning opening 31. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the opening control so that the special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the small hit symbol (small hit type). . Further, when starting the release control, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a release control command) that can specify the start of the release control in the output buffer. After the opening control is started, when the first ending condition or the second ending condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the opening control.

  When the release control ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an 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 40a ends the small hitting game.

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the high-probability state when the big hit game ends, in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value which can specify the control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the main control CPU 40a counts the number corresponding to the upper limit number (150 times in the present embodiment) in the high base state counter stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to. This high base state counter is a counter for counting the number of remaining special games to which the high base state is given. When the high base state is controlled, the remaining number of special games to which the high probability state is given is counted. It can also be said to be a counter for counting.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zc is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value which can specify the control to the low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to main probability state flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zc is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value which can specify the control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. The main base state flag that is set. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the main control CPU 40a counts the number corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) in the high base state counter stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a decrements the high base state counter assigned to the main control RAM 40c by "1" every time the special game is executed. When the high base state counter becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the high base state counter is controlled to the low probability state with the end of the special game in which the high base state counter becomes “0”. The main probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is set, and a value that can specify the control to the low base state is set in the main base state flag. That is, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a ends the high-precision high base state with the end of the upper limit number of times (150 times in this embodiment) of the special game, Move to low base state. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zc is given, the main control CPU 40a ends the low-precision high base state with the end of the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) of the special game, Move to low-probability low-base state. As described above, when a big hit (particularly, a big hit based on the symbol ZB) is determined by winning the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a increases the ball entry rate up to a specified number of special games after the big hit game ends. Control the state.

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

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the high-probability state in the main-probability-state flag, the information that can specify the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high-probability state command). ) Is set as the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can specify the low base state is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the high base state in the main base state flag, information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set as the output buffer.

  When the small hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets the main probability state flag, the main base state flag, and the high base state counter stored in the main control RAM 40c to a small hit when ending the small hit game. Do not change according to the grant of the game. As described above, when the small hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a does not change the gaming state according to the small hit lottery after the small hit game is completed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls a game state corresponds to a game state control unit.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary at the time of power-on with power-on (supply). After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for input of various commands from the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is activated earlier than the main control CPU 40a, so that when various commands are input from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a can wait.

  When the set value command is input, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command, and stores the specified set value in the sub set value flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-setting value flag is a flag for the sub-control CPU 41a to specify the set value.

  When the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, and performs control so that the effect is executed with the effect content in the initial state. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the power-on power-recovery command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the effect with the effect content in the state before the return based on the symbol state designation command and the like input together with the power-on power-return command. Control.

  Then, when an effect is executed from the effect content in the initial state or the state before returning, when a predetermined control command is input at a predetermined timing from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes accordingly. Become.

Here, an example of various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a when a predetermined control command is input at a predetermined timing from the main control CPU 40a will be described below.
An effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is the small hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a small hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a lost symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the lost symbols by the effect symbol.

  In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a fluctuation pattern based on a game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a establishes the execution condition of the reach effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, a symbol combination including the reach (for example, “787”). To determine. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the outreach reach variation pattern has been determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. In addition, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery. In the present embodiment, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small hit symbol, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped in a specific column (first and third columns in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns. After being displayed, a fixed stop is displayed as a small hit symbol combination.

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

  In this way, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (for example, a reach effect) based on the fluctuation pattern during the execution of the special game. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for executing the effect. In the present embodiment, such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to an effect control unit.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is the big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that when the opening command is input, the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the round effect is ended. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. As described above, during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect.

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

  On the other hand, when the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is the small hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that when the opening command is input, the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. . In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a, in the low base state, when a symbol command that can specify the small hit symbol that has been won in the small hit based on the symbols ZD and ZE is input, the small hit game is executed. The control is performed so that the effect display device 27 displays an image capable of specifying the effect content (effect mode to be described later) controlled after the end. In the present embodiment, the small hit effect is an effect that is continuously executed regardless of the input of the opening control command and the ending command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the input of the opening control command and the ending command is performed. The effect may be an effect in which the effect contents are switched at the moment.

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

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

Here, the variation pattern and the determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control ROM 40b stores determination values for determining a variation pattern so as to correspond to the type of the determination table and the type of the variation pattern. In FIG. 6 (a), in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, a selectable change pattern is represented by “○”, and a selectable change pattern having a lower probability of being selected than “○”. The unselectable fluctuation patterns are indicated by “-” and “−”.

  As a specific example, referring to the determination table T11, one of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 is determined. When the determination table T12 is referred to, one of the variation patterns HP01, HP02, HP15, and HP25 is determined. When the determination table T13 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP16 and HP26 is determined. When the determination table T14 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP03, HP13, HP14, HP23, and HP24 is determined. When the determination table T15 is referred to, one of the variation patterns HP01, HP03, HP15, and HP25 is determined.

  The variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a big hit occurs. Specifically, the variation patterns HP21 to HP26 are defined as large hit variation patterns (including small hit variation patterns). The fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP16 are defined as deviation reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03 are defined as deviation fluctuation patterns. In this manner, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern that becomes a hit symbol (a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol) after the reach effect is executed, a fluctuation pattern that does not become a hit symbol after the reach effect is executed, and a reach effect. There is a variation pattern that is not executed and does not become a symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, in the present embodiment, the decision table T11 is referred to when the decision tables T12 and T13 are not referred to in the low base state (other than the selection conditions in the figure). The determination table T12 is referred to when the low base state is selected, in which the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in the low base state, and after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the special game is performed 20 times. Is done. The determination table T13 indicates when the low base state is set, and when the small hitting lottery based on the symbol ZE is won in the low base state, and after the small hitting game based on the symbol ZE is completed, the special game is performed four times. Referenced. The decision table T14 is referred to when the decision table T15 is not referred to in the high base state (other than the selection condition in the figure). The determination table T15 is referred to when the special game is executed 100 times in the high base state, in the low base state, when the big hit based on the symbol ZB is won and after the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed. .

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP22 are selectable fluctuation patterns in the low base state, and the fluctuation patterns HP03, HP13, HP14, HP23, and HP24 are , A change pattern that can be selected in the high base state. Further, the variation patterns HP01, HP02, HP15, and HP25 are variation patterns that can be selected in both the low base state and the high base state.

  Further, the variation pattern HP02 is a variation pattern that reduces the variation time of the variation pattern HP01, and the variation pattern HP03 is a variation pattern that further reduces the variation time of the variation pattern HP02. In the low base state, the fluctuation pattern HP01 is easily determined, and in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP03 is easily determined. For this reason, in the high base state, a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened is more easily determined than in the low base state.

  The variation patterns HP11 and HP21 are variation patterns in which a reach is formed in the effect game (during execution of the special game) and a first super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR1”) effect is executed. . Similarly, the variation patterns HP12 and HP22 are variation patterns in which a second super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP13 and HP23 are variation patterns in which a third super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR3”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP14 and HP24 are variation patterns in which a fourth super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR4”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP15 and HP25 are variation patterns in which a fifth super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR5”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP16 and HP26 are dedicated variation patterns in which an effect for displaying a predetermined character image is executed in the effect game.

  In the present embodiment, the same time is specified as the timing at which the super reach effect having the same effect content is executed. As a specific example, when the fluctuation patterns HP15 and HP25 are determined, the execution of the SR5 effect is started when a predetermined time has elapsed after the execution of the special game has started, and the same effect is performed. Runs over time. In the present embodiment, a period during which the SR5 effect is executed during execution of the special game corresponds to a predetermined period.

Here, the control regarding the determination of the variation pattern will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a sets the type of the decision table to the decision table flag before the first special game executed after the end of the hit game is executed. The decision table flag is allocated to the main control RAM 40c, and is a flag for storing information capable of specifying the type of the decision table to be referred to. Thereby, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determination table to be referred to after the end of the hit game.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the initial count value in the execution number counter, and updates the execution number counter when the execution of the special game is started. The execution number counter is allocated to the main control RAM 40c and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the predetermined hit game. Thereby, the main control CPU 40a can count the number of times of execution of the special game executed after the end of the hit game, and specify the number of times of execution of the special game executed after the end of the hit game.

  Specifically, when a big hit is won based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determination table T15 in the determination table flag after the big hit game is completed, and sets the initial count value as " "100" is set in the execution number counter. Then, upon being controlled from the high base state to the low base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determination table T11 in the determination table flag. In the present embodiment, when the value stored in the execution number counter becomes “0” after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, the high base state is controlled to the low base state.

  When a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determination table T12 in the determination table flag after the small hit game ends, and sets “20” as the initial count value. Is set in the execution counter. Then, when the value stored in the execution frequency counter becomes “0” in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determination table T11 in the determination table flag.

  When the small hit based on the symbol ZE is won in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the decision table T13 to the decision table flag after the small hit game is over, and sets “4” as the initial count value. Is set in the execution counter. Then, when the value stored in the execution frequency counter becomes “0” in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determination table T11 in the determination table flag.

  Further, when a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZC, Za, Zc is won in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the decision table T14 in the decision table flag after the big hit game is over, and executes Initialize the count counter. Also, when each big hit is won in the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the decision table T14 to the decision table flag after the big hit game ends, and initializes the execution number counter. Then, triggered by the input of the low base state command, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the decision table T11 in the decision table flag. In the present embodiment, when a big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is won, after the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is completed, the special base game is controlled to the high base state in 150 special games, and the symbols ZB, ZC and Zc are set. When the big hit is won based on the symbols ZB, ZC, and Zc, the game is controlled to the high base state in 100 special games after the end of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, when a small hit is won based on the symbol Zf in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a does not change the determination table flag and does not initialize the execution number counter after the small hit game ends. The main control CPU 40a does not change the determination table flag and does not initialize the execution number counter even when each small hit is won in the high base state. In other words, when a small hit is won based on the symbol Zf in the low base state, or when each small hit is won in the high base state, after the small hit game is over, the decision referred to is made in accordance with the fact that the small hit has been won. Table does not change.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, during the execution of the special game 100 times, the effect mode ME is executed. (ME2) (shown in FIGS. 7 and 8). Also, when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in the low base state, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the effect mode ME (ME1) (FIG. 7 and FIG. 8). Further, when the small hit based on the symbol ZE is won in the low base state, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZE is completed, the effect mode MB (shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) is executed during the execution of the four special games. ) Is controlled.

  For this reason, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern determination table between when the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in the low base state and when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state. Will be different. In particular, the conditions for determining the variation patterns HP01 to 03 differ between when the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in the low base state and when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state. Then, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is determined when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state than when the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in the low base state. It will be easier.

  On the other hand, when the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in the low base state and when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state, there is a probability that the variation patterns HP15 and HP25 are determined. It is defined to be the same. That is, the SR5 production having the same production content with the same probability when the production mode is controlled to the production mode ME (ME1) in the low base state and when the production mode is controlled to the production mode ME (ME2) in the high base state. Can be determined. In the present embodiment, the change pattern determination table corresponds to the change pattern determination condition.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled to be shiftable on condition that each hit game ends or a special game is started. The effect mode is an image corresponding to the type of the background image of the effect display device 27, can be specified by the player based on the background image, and is displayed regardless of the type of the variation pattern. The effect mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of effect modes are roughly divided into five effect modes MA, MB, MC, MD, and ME.

  The effect modes MA and MB are effect modes in the low base state, and the effect modes MC and MD are effect modes in the high base state. On the other hand, the effect mode ME is an effect mode that can be controlled in both the low base state and the high base state. As described above, in the effect mode, as in effect modes MA to MD, a special effect that can be controlled only in one of the case where the low base state is controlled and the case where the high base state is controlled. There is a shared effect mode that can be controlled both when the low base state is controlled and when the high base state is controlled, as in the effect mode ME. Hereinafter, the effect mode ME controlled in the low base state may be referred to as effect mode ME1, and the effect mode ME controlled in the high base state may be referred to as effect mode ME2.

  The effect mode MC is an effect mode in which the user can stay in the case of being controlled to the low probability state and the case of being controlled to the high probability state. The effect modes MA, MB, MD, and ME are in the high probability state. This is an effect mode in which the robot does not stay when controlled to the low probability state but can stay when controlled to the low probability state.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B and 8, in the effect mode MB, when the small hit is won based on the symbol ZE in the low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the small hit game ends, and the small hit game is performed. This is an effect mode in which the stay condition is satisfied during execution of four special games after the end of the game. In this case, after the small hit game ends, after the four special games are executed, the effect mode is switched to the effect mode MA from the effect mode MB. In other words, the effect mode MB is controllable based on the type of the small hit being the small hit based on the symbol ZE, and is controlled with the upper limit of four special games after the end of the small hit game. Mode.

  In the effect mode ME1, in the case where the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in the low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the small hit game is completed, and after the small hit game is completed, the special game is being executed 20 times. This is an effect mode in which the stay condition is satisfied. In this case, after the small hit game ends, after the special game has been executed 20 times, the mode is shifted from the effect mode ME1 to the effect mode MA. In other words, the effect mode ME1 is controllable based on the type of the small hit being a small hit based on the symbol ZD, and after the small hitting game is ended, the effect is controlled with an upper limit of 20 special games. Mode.

  In the effect mode ME2, when the jackpot is won based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the end of the jackpot game, and after the end of the jackpot game, the special game is executed 100 times in the high base state. This is an effect mode in which the stay condition is satisfied. In this case, after the end of the big hit game, after 100 special games are executed, the high base state is controlled to the low base state, and the effect mode ME2 is shifted to the effect mode MA. That is, the effect mode ME2 is an effect mode that can be controlled based on the type of the big hit is the big hit based on the symbol ZB, and is controlled with the upper limit of 100 special games after the end of the big hit game. Further, the control period controlled in the effect mode ME differs between when the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled in the low base state and when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state. Become.

  In the effect mode MC, the transition condition is satisfied after the end of the jackpot game, when the jackpot is won based on the symbols ZA and Za in the low base state and when each jackpot is won in the high base state. This is an effect mode in which the stay condition is satisfied when the high base state is continued after the end. In this case, after the special game is executed 100 times or 150 times after the end of the big hit game, the high base state is controlled to the low base state, and the effect mode MC is shifted to the effect mode MA.

  In the effect mode MD, when a big hit based on the symbols ZC and Zc is won in the low base state, the transition condition is satisfied after the big hit game is completed, and the high base state is maintained after the big hit game is ended. This is an effect mode in which the conditions are satisfied. In this case, after the special game is executed 100 times after the end of the big hit game, the high base state is controlled to the low base state, and the effect mode MD is shifted to the effect mode MA.

The effect mode MA is an effect mode in which the stay condition is satisfied when the stay condition of the effect mode MB or ME1 is not satisfied in the low base state.
Next, control on the effect mode executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.

  The sub-control CPU 41a sets information for specifying the effect mode corresponding to the type of the last hit and the type of the game state in the effect mode flag, triggered by the input of the ending command. Then, when shifting to the effect mode MB, ME1, ME2 after the end of the hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an initial count value corresponding to the effect mode MB, ME1, ME2 in the effect mode counter. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a flag indicating the effect mode in which to stay. The effect mode counter is allocated to the sub control RAM 41c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the hit game. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode counter when the game start command is input (in this embodiment, subtracts “1”). Accordingly, the sub-control CPU 41a can count and specify the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game.

  Specifically, when a symbol command capable of specifying the symbol ZB is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the input of the ending command as a trigger to display information capable of specifying the effect mode ME (ME2) in the effect mode flag. Set to. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “100” as the initial count value in the effect mode counter.

  When a symbol command capable of specifying the symbol ZD is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information for specifying the effect mode ME (ME1) in the effect mode flag, triggered by the input of the ending command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “20” as the initial count value in the effect mode counter.

  When a symbol command capable of specifying the symbol ZE is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information for specifying the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag, triggered by the input of the ending command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets “4” as the initial count value in the effect mode counter.

  Further, when a symbol command capable of specifying the symbols ZA and Za is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information for specifying the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag triggered by the input of the ending command. . Then, the sub control CPU 41a initializes the effect mode counter. Further, when a symbol command capable of specifying the symbols ZC and Zc is input in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information for specifying the effect mode MD in the effect mode flag, triggered by the input of the ending command. . Then, the sub control CPU 41a initializes the effect mode counter. Also, when a symbol command capable of specifying each big hit symbol is input in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information for specifying the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag in response to the input of the ending command. Then, the effect mode counter is initialized.

  Then, when the value stored in the effect mode counter becomes “0” in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag when the low base state command is input. In the present embodiment, when the value stored in the effect mode counter becomes “0” after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, the state is controlled from the high base state to the low base state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a, when a symbol command capable of specifying the symbol Zf in the low base state is input, and when a small hit is won in the high base state, the input of the ending command triggers the effect mode. Do not change the flag and do not initialize the production mode counter.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of executions (the number of games) of the special game controlled in the effect mode MB, ME (ME1, ME2). In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode ME (ME1) again after the end of the small hit game when a small hit is won based on the symbol ZD in the low base state while controlling to the effect mode ME1. The number of special games played is counted. The sub-control CPU 41a, when controlling to the effect mode MB in the low base state and winning the small hit based on the symbol ZE, after the end of the small hit game, again executes the special game controlled to the effect mode MB. Count the number of games. Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect mode based on the counted number of special games. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to a game number counting unit.

  Then, upon input of the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and specifies the effect mode in which it is staying based on the value. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode. As a result, the effect display device 27 executes the effect corresponding to the effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to effect mode control means. Twenty times correspond to the predetermined number, and 100 times correspond to the specified number. Further, a period during which the control is performed in the effect mode ME (ME1, ME2) corresponds to a control period. In the present embodiment, the effect mode MA corresponds to a first specific effect mode (dedicated effect mode), and the effect mode ME corresponds to a second specific effect mode (shared effect mode).

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when staying in the effect mode ME, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a common background image in the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2. When staying in the effect mode ME, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a character image common to the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2.

  Also, when staying in the effect mode ME1, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image imitating the character CA when it is determined that the game is the first to sixth special games based on the value of the effect mode counter. It is displayed on the effect display device 27. When staying in the effect mode ME1, the sub-control CPU 41a effects and displays a character image imitating the character CB when it is determined that the special game is the 7th to 13th special games based on the value of the effect mode counter. It is displayed on the device 27. When staying in the effect mode ME1, the sub-control CPU 41a effects and displays a character image imitating the character CC when it is determined that the game is the 14th to 20th special games based on the value of the effect mode counter. It is displayed on the device 27.

  On the other hand, when staying in the effect mode ME2, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a character image imitating the character CA when it is determined that the special game is the first to 33rd special games based on the value of the effect mode counter. It is displayed on the effect display device 27. When staying in the effect mode ME2, the sub-control CPU 41a effects and displays a character image imitating the character CB when it is determined that the special game is the 34th to 66th special games based on the value of the effect mode counter. It is displayed on the device 27. When staying in the effect mode ME2, the sub-control CPU 41a effects and displays a character image imitating the character CC when it is determined that the special game is the 67th to 100th special games based on the value of the effect mode counter. It is displayed on the device 27.

  As described above, when the mode is controlled to the production mode ME1, it is divided into a plurality of stages such as the first to sixth times, the 7th to 13th times, and the 14th to 20th times. It is divided into a plurality of stages, such as the 33rd, the 34th to the 66th, and the 67th to the 100th.

  Then, in both the case where the control is performed in the effect mode ME1 and the case where the control is performed in the effect mode ME2, the same background image is displayed for each period divided into a plurality of stages, but different character images are displayed. You. That is, in both the case where control is performed in the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state and the case where control is performed in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, a plurality of control periods are controlled in the effect mode ME. The effect will be executed with different effect contents according to the period divided into stages.

  In both the case where control is performed in the effect mode ME1 and the case where control is performed in the effect mode ME2, the same character image is displayed when the period divided into a plurality of stages is the same period. That is, in both the case where control is performed in the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state and the case where control is performed in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, a plurality of control periods are controlled in the effect mode ME. When the period divided into stages is the same period, the effect is executed with the same effect contents.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when staying in the effect mode MB, the sub-control CPU 41a displays any one of a plurality of character images in the effect display device 27 in each of the four special games. To be displayed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of character images include character images imitating characters CD to CG.

  In particular, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the set value that is set based on the value stored in the sub set value flag. When the set value is equal to or larger than the predetermined set value (setting 4 in this embodiment), the sub-control CPU 41a determines which of the plurality of types of character images during the execution of the four special games. That character image is displayed twice or more.

  Specifically, an effect pattern defined such that one type of character image corresponds to each of the four special games is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. In such an effect pattern, in the order of the first to fourth special games, the same non-indicative effect pattern in which the same character image is not displayed twice or more in the characters CD to CG, and the same character image is displayed twice or more. There is a setting suggestive effect pattern to be performed.

  Then, when the mode is controlled to the effect mode MB after the end of the small hitting game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect pattern triggered by input of a game start command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the setting non-suggesting effect pattern without determining the setting suggesting effect pattern when the set value is less than the predetermined setting value (setting 4 in the present embodiment). . On the other hand, when the set value is equal to or larger than the predetermined value, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the non-setting suggestion effect pattern and the setting suggestion effect pattern. That is, when the set value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the setting suggestion effect pattern with a predetermined probability.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the same character image is displayed twice or more while staying in the effect mode MB, a suggestive effect indicating the current set value can be executed. is there. That is, the suggestion effect is an effect executed in an effect mode according to the set current set value, and is an effect that suggests the current set value. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect corresponds to a special effect, and the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special condition. The effect mode MB includes an effect mode in which a setting suggestion effect can be executed.

Here, the execution state of the gaming state, the determination table, and the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9A, the state is controlled to the low base state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T21, and the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled to effect mode MA. When a big hit based on the symbol ZB is won at the timing indicated by the symbol T22, a big hit game based on the symbol ZB is given. Then, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZB ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T23, the low-precision high base state is controlled. In this case, the determination table T15 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME2).

  In the effect mode ME (ME2), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference character T23 to the timing indicated by the reference character T24, during the early period of the execution of the first to 33rd special games, a background image corresponding to the effect mode ME, A character image imitating the character CA is displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME2), as shown from the timing indicated by the symbol T24 to the timing indicated by the symbol T25, in the middle period of the execution of the 34th to 66th special games, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is executed. An image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME2), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25 to the timing indicated by the reference character T26, during the last stage of the execution of the 67th to 100th special games, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is executed. An image and a character image imitating the character CC are displayed.

  Then, if the low-probability high-base state is controlled from the low-probability high-base state to the low-probability low-base state at the timing shown by the code T26 without winning a big hit from the timing shown by the code T23 to the timing shown by the code T26, the determination table T11 is referred The effect mode is controlled to effect mode MA.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed, even if the small hit is won in the special game up to the 100th game, in the 101st special game, the low-accuracy high-base state is changed to the low-accuracy low-base state. , The determination table T11 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MA. In particular, after the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed, even if the small hit is won in the 100th special game, in the 101st special game, the low probability high base state is controlled to the low probability low base state and the determination is made. The table T11 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MA.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won at the timing indicated by the symbol T22, a small hit game based on the symbol ZD is given. Then, when the small hitting game based on the symbol ZD ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T27, the control is continued to the low-accuracy low-base state. In this case, the determination table T12 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1).

  In the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T27 to the timing indicated by the reference character T28, in the early period of the execution of the first to sixth special games, the background image corresponding to the effect mode ME, A character image imitating the character CA is displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference character T28 to the timing indicated by the reference character T29, in the middle period of the execution of the 7th to 13th special games, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is executed. An image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference character T29 to the timing indicated by the reference character T30, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is provided during the last stage of the execution of the 14th to 20th special games. An image and a character image imitating the character CC are displayed.

  Then, when the execution of the 21st special game is started at the timing shown by the symbol T30 without winning the big hit and the small hit from the timing shown by the symbol T27 to the timing shown by the symbol T30, the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled to effect mode MA.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (c), when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is completed and the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won until the twentieth special game after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD, the symbol ZD is added to the symbol ZD at the timing indicated by the symbol T31. Based on the small hit game is given. Then, when the small hitting game based on the symbol ZD ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T32, the control is continued to the low-accuracy low-base state. In this case, the determination table T12 is referred to in the 20 special games from the timing indicated by the symbol T32, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1).

  In the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32 to the timing indicated by the reference character T33, in the early period in which the first to sixth special games are being executed, a background image corresponding to the effect mode ME, A character image imitating the character CA is displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown from the timing indicated by the symbol T33 to the timing indicated by the symbol T34, in the middle period of the execution of the 7th to 13th special games, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME is executed. An image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T34 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T35, during the last stage of the execution of the 14th to 20th special games, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME An image and a character image imitating the character CC are displayed.

  Then, when the execution of the 21st special game is started at the timing shown by the symbol T35 without winning the big hit and the small hit from the timing shown by the symbol T32 to the timing shown by the symbol T35, the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled to effect mode MA.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 9D, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, if the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in the twentieth special game, the symbol ZD is generated at the timing indicated by the symbol T30. The small hit game based on is provided. Then, when the small hitting game based on the symbol ZD ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T32, the control is continued to the low-accuracy low-base state. In this case, the determination table T12 is referred to in the 20 special games from the timing indicated by the symbol T32, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1).

  In the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T36 to the timing indicated by the reference character T37, in the early period in which the first to sixth special games are being executed, a background image corresponding to the effect mode ME, A character image imitating the character CA is displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference sign T37 to the timing indicated by the reference sign T38, in the middle period of the execution of the seventh to thirteenth special games, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME An image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. Next, in the effect mode ME (ME1), as shown from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T38 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T39, during the last stage of the execution of the 14th to 20th special games, the background corresponding to the effect mode ME An image and a character image imitating the character CC are displayed.

  Then, when the execution of the 21st special game is started at the timing shown by the symbol T39 without winning the big hit and the small hit from the timing shown by the symbol T36 to the timing shown by the symbol T39, the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled to effect mode MA.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (e), when a small hit based on the symbol ZE is won at the timing indicated by the symbol T22, a small hit game based on the symbol ZE is given. Then, when the small hitting game based on the symbol ZE ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T40, the control is continued to the low-accuracy low-base state. In this case, the determination table T13 is referred to, and the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MB.

  In the effect mode MB, during the execution of the first to fourth special games, a suggested effect suggesting the set value can be executed, as shown from the timing indicated by the symbol T40 to the timing indicated by the symbol T41. .

  Then, when the execution of the fifth special game is started at the timing shown by the symbol T41 without winning the big hit and the small hit from the timing shown by the symbol T40 to the timing shown by the symbol T41, the determination table T11 is referred to. The effect mode is controlled to effect mode MA.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the transition transition of the effect mode according to the above control will be specifically described.
As shown in FIG. 10A, when the player wins the small hit based on the symbol ZD while staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, 20 special hits are made. The effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state is controlled with the game as the upper limit. Similarly, when the player wins the small hit based on the symbol ZD while staying in the effect mode MB in the low base state, the special hit of 20 times is set as an upper limit after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD. , Is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the player wins the small hit based on the symbol ZD while staying in the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state, after the small hitting game based on the symbol ZD is completed, 20 The effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state is controlled up to the number of special games.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (c), when staying in the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state, staying in the effect mode ME (ME1) and performing a small hit based on the symbol ZD in the 20th special game , After the small hitting game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the effect is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state with an upper limit of 20 special games.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (d), if the user wins the jackpot based on the symbol ZB while staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, 100 special games are played. The effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state is controlled as the upper limit.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (e), if the player wins the small hit based on the symbol ZD while staying in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the high The upper limit number of games that can stay in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the base state is maintained, and the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state is controlled.

  As a specific example, a case where the player wins a small hit based on the symbol ZD in the 33rd special game while staying in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state. In this case, after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD, the special game mode stays in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state and becomes the 34th special game, and the effect in the high base state with the remaining 67 special games as the upper limit. The mode is controlled to the mode ME (ME2).

  As shown in FIG. 10 (f), when staying in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, a small hit based on the symbol ZD in the 100th special game while staying in the effect mode ME (ME2) Win. In this case, the upper limit number of games that can stay in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state is maintained, and after the small hitting game based on the symbol ZD ends, the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MA.

  As a specific example, a case will be described where the player stays in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state and wins the small hit based on the symbol ZD in the 100th special game. In this case, after the end of the small hitting game based on the symbol ZD, the upper limit number of games that can stay in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state is reached, and the stay in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state ends. It is controlled to effect mode MA. In other words, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, the effect is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state with an upper limit of 100 special games. When the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won in the 100th special game, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the effect mode MA is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (g), when the player wins the small hit based on the symbol ZE while staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZE is completed, four special hits are performed. The effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MB with the game being the upper limit.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (h), when the player wins the small hit based on the symbol ZE while staying in the effect mode MB in the low base state, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZE is completed, four special hits are performed. The effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MB with the game being the upper limit.

  Thus, comparing FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 10 (e), when the effect mode MA, MB is controlled in the low base state, when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, the symbol ZD After the small hit game based on the symbol ZD, the control mode is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1) in the low base state different from when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won. On the other hand, in the case of being controlled to the effect mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won. The control is continuously performed in the effect mode ME (ME2) in the same high base state as when the user performs the operation.

  In other words, in the case where the low-basis state is controlled to the effect modes MA and MB, when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, after the small hit game based on the symbol ZD is completed, the low-basis state is controlled. You. On the other hand, in a case where the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state, the game is controlled to the high base state after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD. Then, when the control mode is controlled to the effect modes MA and MB in the low base state, when the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, and when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state, the symbol is displayed. After the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZD, both when the small hit based on the ZD is won, the same effect mode ME is controlled, although the controlled base state is different.

  In the present embodiment, winning in the small hit based on the symbol ZD while staying in the effect mode MA, MB in the low base state corresponds to the first specific condition (first condition). In addition, when staying in the production mode ME (ME1) in the low base state, winning a small hit based on the symbol ZD, and when staying in the production mode ME (ME2) in the high base state, Winning a small hit based on the symbol ZD corresponds to the second specific condition (second condition). In the present embodiment, the big hit based on the symbol ZB corresponds to a specific big hit.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 11A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixedly stopped and displayed is changed and displayed. In this case, the user is in the effect mode MA in the low base state, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbol that has been determined and stopped and displayed is changed and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, the effect symbol may be determined and stopped and displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 11D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed. Then, after the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of reach, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), the winning symbol based on the symbol ZA is won, and the effect symbol is a symbol combination of the big hit. Fixed stop may be displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), in the big hit game (the ending time of the big hit game), an image that can be specified to be controlled to the effect mode MC is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), while being controlled to the high base state, it is controlled to the effect mode MC, a background image corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 11 (h), When the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the player stays in the effect mode MA in the low base state, the player wins the jackpot based on the symbol ZB, and after the effect symbol is displayed as the symbol combination of the jackpot, the final stop is displayed. As shown in FIG. 12B, in the big hit game (the ending time of the big hit game), an image that can be specified to be controlled in the effect mode ME is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12C, while being controlled to the high base state, it is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME2), and the background image corresponding to the effect mode ME (ME2) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12E, when staying in the effect mode ME (ME2), a character image imitating the character CA is displayed in the early period of the 1st to 33rd special games. . Next, as shown in FIG. 12F, when staying in the effect mode ME (ME2), a character image imitating the character CB is displayed during the middle period of the 34th to 66th special games. You. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), when staying in the effect mode ME (ME2), a character image imitating the character CC is displayed during the final stage of the 67th to 100th special games. .

  Lastly, as shown in FIG. 12 (h), after staying in the effect mode ME (ME2), the special game 100 times ends, and when the execution of the 101st special game is started, the low base state is set. At the same time as being controlled, the effect mode MA is controlled, and a background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), when staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, a small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, and the effect symbol is fixed and displayed as a symbol combination of the small hit. After that, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), in the small hitting game, an image that can be specified to be controlled in the effect mode ME is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13C, the control is continuously performed in the low base state, the control is performed in the effect mode ME (ME1), and the background image corresponding to the effect mode ME (ME1) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13E, when staying in the effect mode ME (ME1), a character image imitating the character CA is displayed in the early period of the first to sixth special games. . Next, as shown in FIG. 13F, when staying in the effect mode ME (ME1), a character image imitating the character CB is displayed during the middle period of the 7th to 13th special games. You. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), when staying in the effect mode ME (ME1), a character image imitating the character CC is displayed in the last period of the 14th to 20th special games. .

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), when the special game of 20 times ends after staying in the effect mode ME (ME1) and the execution of the 21st special game is started, the low base state is set. While being controlled continuously, it is controlled to effect mode MA, and a background image corresponding to effect mode MA is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, when staying in the effect mode MA in the low base state, the small hit based on the symbol ZE is won, and the effect symbol is fixedly displayed as the small hit symbol combination. After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the small hitting game, an image that can be specified to be controlled in the effect mode MB is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the control is continuously performed in the low base state, the control is performed in the effect mode MB, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MB is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is displayed in a variable manner.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, when staying in the effect mode MB, a character image imitating the character CD may be displayed in the first to fourth special games. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (f), when staying in the effect mode MB, a character image imitating the character CE may be displayed in the first to fourth special games. Further, as shown in FIG. 14G, when staying in the effect mode MB, a character image imitating the character CF may be displayed in the first to fourth special games. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), when staying in the effect mode MB, a character image imitating the character CG may be displayed in the first to fourth special games. As described above, in the first to fourth special games, a character image imitating the characters CD to CG may be displayed, and the character image imitating the same character is displayed two or more times, thereby being set. Setting value is suggested.

As described above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Even in the case of winning a small hit based on the symbol ZD in the same manner, depending on conditions such as the controlled game state and the type of the effect mode, the player stays after finishing the small hit game based on the symbol ZD. It is possible to make a difference between whether the control is performed to a new production mode different from the production mode that has been performed, or whether the production mode is continuously controlled to the same production mode as the production mode that has been staying. Therefore, the control mode of the effect mode controlled based on the winning of the small hit based on the symbol ZD can be provided with diversity, and attention should be paid to whether conditions such as the type of the effect mode in which the user is staying are satisfied. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) The special game controlled in the production mode ME (ME1) can be extended by winning the small hit based on the symbol ZD when the production mode is controlled in the production mode ME (ME1). Then, in the case where the effect mode ME (ME1) is controlled, it is possible to warn that a small hit based on the symbol ZD will be won, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (3) In order to predict a set value that determines the degree of advantage of the big hit probability, it is possible to give attention to the type of the small hit and to raise expectations of being controlled by the effect mode MB, It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (4) When the control is performed in the effect mode ME (ME1, ME2), it is specified whether the control is performed in the low base state or the high base state based on the control in the effect mode ME. It is impossible. Therefore, it is possible to give variety to the effect mode, and it is possible to give attention to whether the effect mode is controlled by the effect modes MA to MD or the effect mode ME, thereby improving the interest in the game. .

  (5) In particular, when the control is performed in the effect mode ME, for example, even when the control is performed in the low base state, the player has a feeling as if the control is performed in the high base state. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (6) Similarly, even in the case where the control is performed in the effect mode ME, it is possible to specify whether the control is performed in the low base state or the high base state based on the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern. Can be paid attention to, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (7) When the control mode is similarly controlled to the production mode ME, the SR5 production with the same production content is executed, so that, for example, even when the production is controlled to the low base state, the high base state is set. It is possible to give the player a sense as if the game is being controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (8) Similarly, when the control is performed in the effect mode ME, it is possible to specify whether the control is performed in the low base state or the high base state based on the determination condition of the loss variation pattern. It is possible to pay attention to the determination condition of the outlier fluctuation pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (9) The control period controlled by the production mode ME can have a variety of control periods, and the control period controlled by the production mode ME is controlled to the low base state or the high base state. Can be specified, it is possible to pay attention to the control period controlled in the effect mode ME, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (10) In the case where the production mode is controlled to the production mode ME, the production is performed with the production contents that are gradually changed during the control period controlled by the production mode ME, and the production when the production mode is controlled to the production mode ME. A variety of contents can be provided, and by increasing the effect of the production, the interest in the game can be improved.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when the effect mode ME (ME2) is controlled in the high base state, the number of executions of the special game is counted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the low base state command is input, If it is controlled to the effect mode MA, the number of executions of the special game may not be counted.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the low-bass state is controlled to the effect mode ME (ME1), if the small hit based on the symbol ZD is won, the effect mode ME (ME1) is again set up to the special game of 20 times as an upper limit. Although the control is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit number of games in the effect mode ME (ME1) may not be changed (may be continued).

  In the above-described embodiment, the opportunity to shift to the effect mode ME (ME1) is that the winning in the small hit lottery is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The fact that the lottery is won may be adopted. Further, for example, the control may be performed when the state shifts from the high base state to the low base state.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the control period of the effect mode ME, the effect may not be executed in a plurality of stages.
-In the said embodiment, for example, the control period may be the same in the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2, either the background image or the character image may be the same. That is, some or all of the effects performed in the effect mode ME1 and the effect mode ME2 may have the same effect mode, and the player may not be able to specify the same effect mode from the same effect mode.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the effect mode ME (ME1, ME2), a suggestion effect indicating the set value may be executed in the same manner as in the effect mode MB. The suggestion effect is performed by displaying the same character image two or more times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the background image may be displayed in a special display mode such as a rainbow-colored background image. . In other words, the suggestion effect may be performed in any effect mode, and the suggestion effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the current setting value is suggested by enabling the current setting value to be set to 4 or more when the effect mode MB is controlled in the low base state. Not limited to this. For example, the current setting value may be notified by making it possible to specify that the current setting value is setting 6. That is, at least one of a suggestion effect in which the set value is suggested and a notification effect in which the set value is reported may be executed.

  -In the said embodiment, although the production mode MA was employ | adopted as a 1st specific production mode and a special production mode, it is not restricted to this, For example, any of the production modes MB-MD may be employ | adopted. In the above-described embodiment, the effect mode ME is adopted as the second specific effect mode and the shared effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, another effect mode such as the effect mode MB is controlled like the effect mode ME. By doing so, it may be adopted as the second specific effect mode and the shared effect mode. In addition, for example, the first specific production mode, the second specific production mode, and the dedicated production mode, regardless of whether it is a production mode in a low base state or a production mode in a high base state, a shared production mode May not be required.

  In the above embodiment, for example, even if there is a variation pattern that can be determined in the determination table T15 that cannot be determined in the determination table T12 or a variation pattern that can be determined in the determination table T12 that cannot be determined in the determination table T15. Good.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the determination tables T12 and T15 are referred to, all of the determinable fluctuation patterns may be the same fluctuation pattern. Further, all of the change patterns that can be determined may be different change patterns. In this case, different determination probabilities result in different determination conditions for the change patterns.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation pattern when the small hit lottery is won may be different from the fluctuation pattern when the big hit lottery is won, and it does not matter whether the reach effect is executed or not.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a high probability state may be provided until the next big hit game is provided, for example, after a big hit game is complete | finished.
In the above-described embodiment, whether to control to the high-probability state or the low-probability state after the end of the big hit game is determined based on the type of the big hit, but it is not limited to this. For example, during a jackpot game, when a game ball entering the jackpot 31 passes through the special passage area, the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. When the game ball entering the ball 31 does not pass through the special passage area, the game may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit where a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passage area, and a big hit where a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passing area. . In this case, a distribution member for distributing game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of the big hit. Then, according to the distribution mode of the distribution member, control may be performed so that the probability that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area is different.

  -In the said embodiment, although the probability state and the base state were employ | adopted as a game state, it is not restricted to this, For example, a base state may be employ | adopted without adopting a probability state as a game state.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the fluctuation pattern may include a fluctuation pattern when a small hit lottery is won.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the big hit game ends.

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

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

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

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

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a jackpot game is given when a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passes through a specific passage area (So-called "two types of gaming machines"). Further, for example, a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a jackpot lottery in a special game (a so-called “one and two mixed gaming machine”) may be used. Further, a gaming machine (so-called three-type gaming machine) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance hole. Also, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery, and a small jackpot lottery means for performing a small jackpot lottery in a gaming machine to which a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after a big hit display result is obtained in the symbol variation game; Game state control means for controlling the game state, and effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, wherein the game state control means, when the small hit lottery is won, after the small hit game is over, the small hit lottery The game mode is not changed according to the winning, and the effect mode control means, when the small hitting lottery is won, if the first specific condition is satisfied, after the small hitting game is over, the symbol change won the small hitting lottery. While controlling to the effect mode different from the effect mode in the game, when the second specific condition is satisfied, even after the end of the small hit game, the effect mode in the symbol variation game won in the small hit lottery is set. And controlling continue to.

  (B) When a jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of the jackpot is provided, and when the specific jackpot is determined by winning the jackpot lottery, after the big hit game is over, The upper limit of the symbol change game of the specified number of times is controlled to the above-mentioned ball entry rate improvement state, and if the specific jackpot is determined by winning the jackpot lottery, the upper limit of the symbol change game of the specified number of times after the end of the jackpot game. When controlled to the second specific effect mode in the ball entry rate improvement state, the effect mode control means, regardless of whether or not a small hit lottery is won in the symbol change game of the specified number of times After the execution of the symbol change game for the specified number of times is completed, the control is switched to the first specific effect mode.

  (C) In a gaming machine that provides a hit game that is advantageous to a player after a hit display result in a symbol variation game, a first entrance into which a game ball can enter and a second entrance into which a game ball can enter (2) a ball entrance, and opening / closing means operable to take an open state in which game balls can enter the second entrance and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second entrance; Game state control means for controlling a game state, and effect mode control means for controlling an effect mode, wherein the game state includes a non-inclusion rate improved state and 2 There is a ball entry rate improving state in which it is easy to enter a ball entry port, and in the effect mode, when the non-ball entry rate is improved and when the ball entry rate is controlled. And the exclusive effect mode that can be controlled only in any one of A common presentation mode controllable in both the case being controlled before entry ball-enhancing conditions and time are characterized by there.

  (D) The state control means controls the non-ball-entry rate-improved state after the end of the hit game given by the first condition, and after the end of the hit game given by the second condition. The mode is controlled to the ball-increase rate improvement state, and the mode control means determines whether the hit game given after the first condition is satisfied and the hit game given by the second condition are completed. In both cases, the common effect mode is controlled.

A1: normal actuator, A2: special actuator, SE1: first start sensor, SE2: second start sensor, SE3: special winning sensor, SE4: gate sensor, SE5: general winning sensor, 10: pachinko machine, 17: decoration Lamp, 18 speaker, 19 operation button, 20 game board, 21 game area, 22a first special symbol display section, 22b second special symbol display section, 27 effect display device, 28 first start Mouth (first ball entrance), 29 ... second starting port (second ball entrance), 30 ... ordinary variable member (opening / closing means), 31 ... big winning opening, 32 ... special variable member, 33 ... gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (setting control means, big hit lottery means, big hit type determining means, small hit lottery means, small hit type determining means, fluctuation pattern determining means, game state control means), 4 b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-control board, 41a ... sub-control CPU (presentation control means, presentation mode control means), 41b ... auxiliary control ROM, 41c ... secondary control RAM.

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine that provides a winning game that is advantageous to a player after a winning display result in a symbol variation game,
A first entrance where game balls can enter,
A second entrance where game balls can enter,
Opening and closing means operable to take an open state in which game balls can enter the second entrance and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second entrance;
Game state control means for controlling the game state,
Effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode,
In the game state, there is a non-ball entry rate improved state, and a ball entry rate improved state in which it is easier to enter the second ball entrance than the non-ball entry rate improved state,
In the production mode,
A dedicated effect mode that can be controlled only for one of when the non-ball entry rate is improved and when it is controlled to the ball entry rate improved state,
A gaming machine having a shared effect mode that can be controlled both when the non-ball-entry rate is improved and when the ball-entry rate is improved. A variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern based on predetermined determination conditions,
2. The condition for determining the variation pattern is different between when the common effect mode is controlled in the non-ball-entry rate improving state and when the common effect mode is controlled in the improved ball-entry rate state. A gaming machine according to claim 1.   The variation patterns that can be determined by the variation pattern determination means are controlled to the shared effect mode in the non-ball entry rate improved state and to the shared effect mode in the ball entry rate improved state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein there is a variation pattern in which an effect of the same effect content is executed in a predetermined period at both times and times. The variation patterns that can be determined by the variation pattern determining means include a variation pattern that is a hit display result after a reach effect is performed, a variation pattern that does not have a hit display result after a reach effect is performed, and a reach pattern that is not a hit display result. There is a fluctuation pattern that does not give a display result without being hit,
When the shared production mode is controlled in the non-ball entry rate improved state, and when the shared production mode is controlled in the ball entry rate improved state, the hit display is performed without performing the reach effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein conditions for determining a variation pattern that does not become different are different.   The control period controlled in the shared effect mode differs between when the shared effect mode is controlled in the non-ball-entry rate improving state and when the shared effect mode is controlled in the ball entry rate-improved state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.   In the shared effect mode, the shared effect mode is controlled in the non-ball-entry rate improvement state and when the shared effect mode is controlled in the ball-increase rate improvement state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the effect mode is an effect mode in which an effect is performed with different effect contents according to a period divided into a plurality of stages in a control period controlled in (1).