JP2020078498A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a player's interest in a game.SOLUTION: A first execution condition is a condition which is established by entrance of a game ball into a start port, neither during a special game nor during a winning game, while execution of a special game is not reserved. A second execution condition is a condition which is established after a special game or a winning game terminates while execution of a special game is reserved. Specification information which can specify whether the first execution condition is established or the second execution condition is established is recorded, and it is specified whether the first execution condition is established or the second execution condition is established on the basis of the specification information. While a variation pattern is determined on the basis of the first execution condition if the first execution condition is established, a variation pattern is determined on the basis of the second execution condition if execution of a special game becomes unreserved as a result of establishment of the second execution condition. The average variation time of such variation patterns differs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game is executed when a condition for executing the symbol variation game is satisfied, such as a game ball entering the starting opening. Then, after the winning display result is obtained in the symbol variation game, a winning game advantageous to the player is awarded. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation for the display result of the symbol variation game. Further, even if the game ball enters the starting opening during the symbol variation game or the winning game, the condition for executing the symbol variation game is not satisfied, but the execution of the symbol variation game can be suspended, and the symbol variation game or When the winning game ends, the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, and the symbol variation game is executed.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined according to the establishment of the execution condition of the symbol variation game. In particular, the variation pattern is determined based on different determination conditions depending on the number of pending executions of the symbol variation game and the controlled state.

JP, 2016-120203, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, for example, if the number of pending executions of the symbol variation game and the controlled state are the same, the variation pattern is determined based on the same determination condition, so the same. Such a variation pattern may be determined, and it is desired to improve the interest in the game.

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

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which a winning game is given after a hit display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, a starting opening, and the starting opening during the symbol variation game or during the winning game. When a game ball enters, a game execution holding means that can hold the execution of the symbol variation game, a storage means that stores information, and the symbol variation game is executed when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. The game execution control means for performing control for controlling the change pattern, and the variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the symbol variation game, the game execution suspension means, the symbol variation with a prescribed number as an upper limit. The execution of the game can be suspended, and the execution conditions of the symbol variation game include a first execution condition and a second execution condition, and the first execution condition is that the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended. It is a condition that is satisfied by entering a game ball into the starting opening when not in the symbol variation game and the hitting game in a state where the symbol variation game is suspended. It is a condition that is satisfied after the symbol variation game or the winning game is completed in a state in which the storage device is capable of specifying whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied. Storing the specific information, the fluctuation pattern determining means specifies, based on the specific information stored by the storage means, whether the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied, and When the first execution condition is satisfied, the variation pattern is determined based on the first determination condition, while when the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended in accordance with the satisfaction of the second execution condition, 2 the variation pattern is determined based on the determination condition, and the average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the first determination condition and the average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the second determination condition are The point is that they are different.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the specified number is any one of two or more, and the variation pattern determination means is in a state in which a predetermined number of executions of the symbol variation game are suspended in accordance with the establishment of the second execution condition. If so, the variation pattern may be determined based on a determination condition different from the first determination condition.

  The above gaming machine is provided with an information holding means for holding a part or all of information about the game even when the power is cut off, and the power is cut off during execution of the symbol variation game in which the variation pattern is determined based on the first determination condition. When the power is cut off during the execution of the symbol fluctuation game in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the second determination condition, when the power is restored after the power is cut off, the game execution control means It may be configured to perform control to execute the symbol variation game over the remaining variation time held by the information holding unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest in games.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the control content regarding a special game. The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the control content regarding a normal game and a special game. The figure which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the control content regarding a normal game and a special game.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate respective directions when 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 includes 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, a game ball (game medium) is shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing strength of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a light emitting body (not shown) built therein, and is configured to be able to emit light, blink, and turn off by the light emitting body. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting 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 surface side of the frame body 11. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and a music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 and at a position where it can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of presentation.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. On the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

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

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "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 (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is " It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery (big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing over time. In the present specification, “confirmed stop display” means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result (hit display result) and a deviating symbol as a deviant display result. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the jackpot will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the deviating symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it is deviating.

  In this 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 this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game (hit game) is a game given on the 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 later in detail, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be won.

  In the present embodiment, the variable interval time (for example, "0.5 s") is defined as the time until the start of the next special game is allowed after the special game is fixedly stopped and the special game is finished. Has been done. That is, the variable interval time is the time from the end of the special game this time to the start of the next special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each “4”.

  The information display device 22 is normally provided with a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (ordinary variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normally out-of-symbol symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal winning symbol will be the normal winning symbol. In the normal game, when the outlying pattern is derived, the player can recognize that it is outlying normally. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described later in detail, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easy to establish the hold condition of the second special game.

  The information display device 22 normally includes a hold display section 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information capable of recognizing the number of normal games whose execution has been held (normal hold game number) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. For example, the maximum value of the normally reserved number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations substantially in the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) that displays an image (design) imitating a predetermined character or character.

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

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, 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 such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the outlying symbols are derived, in the effect game, outlying symbol combinations due to the effect symbols are derived. For example, a deviating symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbol in at least a part of the columns is different from the effect symbol in the other column. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect design is fluctuatingly displayed.

  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 (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously variably displayed. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different.

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal variable member 30 that can be operated in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 29 or can be easily inserted. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 as an opening/closing member (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normal variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opening to the game 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 gaming 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 that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 that can be operated in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which a game ball can be or is easily inserted into the special winning opening 31. The closed state is a state in which it is difficult or difficult to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 31. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the special winning opening 31 is opened (the special winning opening 31 is opened).

  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 can enter a game ball and includes a gate sensor SE4 for detecting the game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the base game hold condition may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that opens to the game 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. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that enter the general winning opening 34 pass. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning openings.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a special winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the above winning opening. “Prize” is to enter a game ball into a 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, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning the big hit lottery are higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability 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 shot is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29. Therefore, a game state advantageous for the player (ball entering It will be in an easy state and an improved rate of entry.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is set to be larger than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state is preferably performed.

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, normally, the variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 29 than the high base state or the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 29.

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

  In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "low-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state". In addition, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state, a high base state (ball entry rate improving state) and a low base state (non-ball entry rate improving state).
Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. A plurality of types of jackpot designs (types of jackpots) are defined for each 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 in which the special winning opening 31 is opened are played after the opening time has elapsed. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

  One round game is a first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in the present embodiment) of game balls enter the special winning opening 31, or a second end when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is met. In other words, the end condition for ending each of the plurality of round games is the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that enter the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit number, and the special winning opening 31 is entered. There is a second end condition in which the number of game balls entered does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 is obtained. Takes an open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 will take a closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a concrete big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols ZA, and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are symbols ZB. Are classified into. Further, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are classified into the symbols Za, and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are classified into the symbols Zb, respectively. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots for the first special game and two types of jackpots for the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb by using the kind of big hit symbols. Also, as the type of big hit game given based on the kind of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the kind of big hit symbols.

  As the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, 4 times, which is less than 10 times, is set as the upper limit number of round games.

  In the present embodiment, as each jackpot game, 25 s is defined as the upper limit time of the round game. In the present embodiment, an inter-round interval time (2 s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) for each of a plurality of round games after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round game will be started or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in the present embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

  In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is over. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is over. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, a low probability state is given, and until a special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is ended, or the upper limit number of times. The high base state is given until the big hit game is given before the special game is finished.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. The normal hit probability is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the normal hit lottery to determine whether or not it is a normal hit, but not limited to this, for example, without the normal hit lottery, it is determined to be a normal hit in the low base state, It may be determined that a normal hit does not occur in a high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when the general winning sensor SE5 detects a game ball, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various types of processing and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing.

  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 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes 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 judgment value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game that is performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect, for example. This is possible information. Note that, for example, if the variation pattern is information that can identify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, from the start of the special game to the end of the special game It is not necessary for the information to be able to specify the content of the effect of the effect game performed during.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern, a deviated reach fluctuation pattern, and a deviated fluctuation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the outlying reach variation pattern, as the content of the effect of the effect game, the content of the effect of finally deriving a symbol combination that is out of the way through the reach effect is defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the deficit symbol combination without passing through the reach effect are defined.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. The main control board 40 is also configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or 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 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 control the display content of the information display device 22.

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

  The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, processes regarding effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, a judgment value, 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 the light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect on the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the voice effect data regarding the voice effect in the speaker 18.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during 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, or the like. Further, 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 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 control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured 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.

  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 cut off for a predetermined period even if the power is cut off (power cut). .. For example, the main control RAM 40c may hold various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on a power supply unit (not shown). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with power, and thus retains various information even after the power is cut off. Good.

  Further, the various information to be backed up includes various information regarding games. Then, when the power supply is started after the power is turned off (when the power is restored), the game control can be returned based on the held various information. In this way, the main control RAM 40c retains information about the game even when the power is cut off. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c corresponds to information holding means.

  In this embodiment, the main control board 40 has the backup function and the sub control board 41 does not have the backup function. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub control board 41 has the backup function. Alternatively, the main control board 40 may not have the backup function.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch (not shown), and the RWM clear switch is configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing initialization of various kinds of backed up information. In the present embodiment, power is turned on when the RWM clear switch is in the on state, so that various information that has been backed up is initialized, while power is turned on when the RWM clear switch is in the off state. Thus, the return control is performed based on the backed up various information.

Here, the variation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a big hit will occur. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP21 to HP24 are defined as the big hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP14 are defined as outlier change patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03 are defined as outlier change patterns, respectively. In this way, in the variation pattern, the variation pattern that becomes the big hit symbol after the reach effect is executed, the variation pattern that does not become the big hit symbol after the reach effect is executed, and the big hit symbol that the reach effect is not executed There are fluctuation patterns.

  Further, the variation patterns HP11 and HP21 are variation patterns in which the reach is formed (during the execution of the special game) in the effect game and the first super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR1") effect is executed. .. Similarly, the variation patterns HP12 and HP22 are variation patterns in which the second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 are fluctuation patterns in which the third super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR3") effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP14 and HP24 are fluctuation patterns in which the fourth super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR4") effect is executed. In the present embodiment, as the SR3 effect, for example, an introduction reach effect introducing the effect executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is adopted. For example, when the introduction reach effect is executed as the SR3 effect in the situation when the game is started, the effect to be executed in the future can be made interesting, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the present embodiment, the big hit variation pattern and the outlying reach variation pattern are variation patterns having a longer variation time than the outlying variation pattern. Specifically, the variation pattern HP01 is a variation pattern in which, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing T11, the execution of the special game is ended at the timing T12. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP01 is determined, the effect game is executed in a normal variation in which the effect symbols are variably displayed and the reach effect is not executed.

  The variation pattern HP13 is a variation pattern in which, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing T11, the execution of the special game is ended at the timing T14. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP13 is determined, the effect design is variably displayed and the reach effect is not executed. After the effect game is executed in the normal variation, the execution of the SR3 effect is started at the timing T13. It

  The variation pattern HP23 is a variation pattern in which, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing T11, the execution of the special game is ended at the timing T15. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP23 is determined, the production design is variably displayed and the reach production is not executed. It

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP13 and HP23 is longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP23 is longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP13.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01, and the fluctuation pattern HP03 is a fluctuation pattern that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP02. It is easy to determine the variation pattern HP01 in the low base state and the variation pattern HP03 in the high base state. For this reason, in the high base state, it is easier to determine the variation pattern in which the variation time is shorter than in the low base state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, in the main control ROM 40b, in order to determine the variation pattern so as to correspond to the variation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as “determination table”) and the type of variation pattern. The judgment value of is stored. Note that in FIG. 3A, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, a selectable variation pattern is “◯”, and a variation pattern that is selectable but has a lower probability of being selected than “◯” is shown. The fluctuation patterns that cannot be selected are indicated by “Δ” and by “−”.

  As a specific example, when the determination table TA1 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP01, HP11, HP12, HP21, HP22 is determined. When the determination table TA2 is referred to, one of the variation patterns HP13 and HP23 is determined. When the determination table TA3 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP01, HP02, HP11, HP12, HP21, HP22 is determined. When the determination table TA4 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP02, HP11, HP12, HP21, HP22 is determined. When the determination table TA5 is referred to, one of the variation patterns HP01, HP14, HP24 is determined. When the determination table TA6 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP03, HP14, HP24 is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 3C, in the determination table TA1 in the present embodiment, in the low base state, the summed special pending number after subtraction is “0”, and the variation determination condition flag has invalid information. Referenced when set. On the other hand, the determination table TA2 is referred to in the low base state when the summed special pending number after subtraction is “0” and valid information is set in the variation determination condition flag. The total number of special reservations is the total of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number. The fluctuation determination condition flag is a flag in which information that can specify the type of the execution condition of the established special game is set.

  In the present embodiment, the execution conditions (types) of the special game include a first execution condition and a second execution condition. The first execution condition is a condition that is satisfied when a game ball enters the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 when the special special holding number is "0" and the special game and the big hit game are not being performed. Is. In other words, the first execution condition is a condition that is satisfied when the game is not in the special game or in the big hit game (the fluctuation interval time is not included). For example, the first execution condition starts from the wait state in which the game is not executed. When the game is started, or when the game is being played but the game ball has not entered the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 for a certain period of time.

  The second execution condition is a condition that is satisfied after the special game or the big hit game is finished in a state where the total number of special holdings is “1” or more. That is, the second execution condition is a condition that is satisfied when the special game or the big hit game is finished and then the special game is continuously started. For example, the second execution condition is not applicable when the game is first started.

  In this way, the variation determination condition flag is such that the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 when the special special holding number is "0" and the special game is not being performed and the big hit game is not being performed. It is a flag that can specify whether or not the special game or the big hit game is finished in a state where the total number of special holdings is “1” or more. In particular, when the total number of special reserves becomes "0" in accordance with the execution condition of the special game, a different determination table is referred to based on the variation determination condition flag.

  In the present embodiment, the variation determination condition flag is set with valid information when the special game or the big hit game is finished in the state where the total special pending number is “0”, and then the first starting opening 28 or the second When the game ball enters the starting opening 29 and the variation pattern is determined, invalid information is set. Further, in the variation determination condition flag, valid information is not set when the special game or the big hit game is finished in a state where the total number of special holdings is “1” or more, and invalid information is continuously set. For this reason, when the special special game is started and the summed special pending number after subtraction becomes “0”, if the valid information is set in the variation determination condition flag, the total special pending number is “0”. It is possible to specify that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 when the special game is not being played and the big hit game is not being played in a certain state. On the other hand, if invalid information is set in the variation determination condition flag, it is possible to specify that the special game or the big hit game has ended in a state where the total number of special holdings is “1” or more. That is, the determination table TA1 is a table that is referred to when the summed special reserved number after subtraction becomes "0" after the special game or the jackpot game is finished in the state where the summed special reserved number is "1". is there. On the other hand, in the determination table TA2, the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 when the special holding number is "0" and the special game is not being performed and the jackpot is not being played. It is a table that is referred to when the total number of special reservations after subtraction becomes “0”.

  The determination table TA3 is referred to in the low base state when the summed special pending number after subtraction is "1" or "2". The determination table TA4 is referred to in the low base state when the total number of special pending after subtraction is “3” or more. The determination table TA5 is referred to in the high base state when the second special pending number after subtraction is “0” regardless of the first special pending number. The determination table TA6 is referred to when the second special pending number after subtraction is “1” or more in the high base state regardless of the first special pending number.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP02, HP11 to HP13, HP21 to HP23 are variation patterns selectable in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP03, HP14, HP24 are This is a variation pattern that can be selected in a high base state. The variation pattern HP01 is a variation pattern that can be selected in both the low base state and the high base state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP13 and HP23 are determined when the determination table TA2 is referenced, but the variation patterns HP13 and HP23 are not determined when other than the determination table TA2 is referenced. That is, the variation patterns HP13 and HP23 are dedicated variation patterns that can be determined only when the determination table TA2 is referred to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the determination table TA2 is referred to, the variation patterns HP13 and HP23 are determined, but the variation patterns HP01 to HP03 are not determined. That is, when the determination table TA2 is referred to, the big hit variation pattern and the out-reach reach variation pattern can be determined without determining the out-edge variation pattern. Therefore, the reach is always formed when the decision table TA2 is referred to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, one of the determination tables TA1 to TA6 is referred to, but the average variation time of the determined variation pattern differs depending on the type of the determination tables TA1 to TA6. In particular, in this embodiment, when the determination table TA2 is referred to, the outlier variation pattern may not be determined, and the average variation time of the variation pattern determined when the determination table TA2 is referred to is the determination table TA1, It becomes longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when TA3 and TA4 are referred to. That is, the combined special pending number after subtraction becomes “0”, and the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on the determination table TA2 becomes the combined special pending number after subtraction becomes “0” and based on the determination table TA1. It becomes longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined by. In addition, the total number of special pending after subtraction becomes “0”, and the average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the determination table TA2 is the total number of special pending after subtraction becomes “1” or more. It becomes longer than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined based on TA4.

  In the present embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern by referring to the determination table TA2 corresponds to the first determination condition, and the condition for determining the variation pattern by referring to the determination table TA1 corresponds to the second determination condition. In this embodiment, the high base state corresponds to the first state, and the low base state corresponds to the specific state and the second state.

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

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 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 opening 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). To judge. When the first special pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the interrupt processing after the next time.

  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 in the jackpot lottery, a random number used to determine the jackpot pattern, a random number used to determine the variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

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

  When a game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for 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 reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

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

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a suspends the execution of the special game with the maximum value of the respective special suspension numbers as the upper limit when the game balls enter the starting openings 28, 29 during the special game or the big hit game. You can In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the game execution suspension means. Further, the maximum value of each special reserved number corresponds to the specified number.

Next, the 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 the special game or the big hit game is in progress. During the special game or the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, in this processing, the variation interval time is also determined to be during the special game.

  On the other hand, when the game is not in the special game or the big hit game, 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 number of second special reserves is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special pending number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

  On the other hand, when the first special pending number is not “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a reads the information set in the variation determination condition flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and invalid information is set in the variation determination condition flag. It is determined. When the valid information is set in the variation determination condition flag, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when invalid information is set in the variation determination condition flag, the main control CPU 40a sets valid information in the variation determination condition flag, and ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the big hit game or the special game is performed in a state where the first special pending number is not "1" or more and the second special pending number is not "1" or more (the total special pending number is "0"). Upon completion, the main control CPU 40a will set valid information in the variation determination condition flag. On the other hand, in the state where the first special hold number is "1" or more, or in the state where the second special hold number is "1" or more (the state where the total special hold number is not "0"), the big hit game or the special game. When is finished, the main control CPU 40a does not set the valid information in the variation determination condition flag.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a stores the valid information and the invalid information in the variation determination condition flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. As a result, the main control CPU 40a establishes the special game execution condition by allowing the game ball to enter the starting openings 28 and 29 when the total special holding number is "0" and the special game and the big hit game are not in progress. Alternatively, it is possible to specify whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied after the special game or the big hit game is finished in the state where the total number of special reserves is “1” or more.

  In the present embodiment, the information stored in the variation determination condition flag corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that stores the information including the variation determination condition flag in the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the storage unit.

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

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit, based on the read random number information and the big hit judgment value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination as to whether or not to win the big hit is made, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit judgment value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot pattern derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the 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 decided big 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 provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, as the game start command, a first game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the first special game and a start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can identify which special game variation pattern is based.

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

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the above-mentioned control when starting the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 40a, based on the result of the subtraction of the second special pending number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit symbol or the deviating symbol based on the result of the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, 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 the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, the instruction to stop the variation of the effect symbol, information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game (Shown as the end command) in the output buffer.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game, and executes the special game when the special game execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to game execution control means.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

  When the special game of the big hit 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 that the special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are completed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, 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. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the 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, when the big hit game is finished, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled in a high probability state. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given, when the big hit game is finished, a value capable of specifying that the high base state is controlled is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so that it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a, when terminating the big hit game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, when the big hit game is finished, a value capable of specifying to control to a high base state is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a grants the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, and therefore, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of the special game to which the high base state is assigned Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times is "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state as the main base state flag when the special game with the remaining number of times "0" is finished. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

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

  The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) capable of specifying a low probability state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control in the high-probability state to the main-probability state flag, the main-control CPU 40a can identify information in the high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command ) In the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to the low base state to the main base state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that the high base state is controlled, the main control CPU 40a can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the state control means.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of ordinary holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). To do. When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

  When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the base game hold condition is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the hold condition of the normal game is established and the execution of the normal variable game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated number of ordinary holdings. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

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

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is a normal game or a normal hit game. In the case of a normal game or a normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when neither the normal game nor the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the normal game execution condition is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, when the number normally reserved is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal control 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 normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal win based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal win lottery). The determination as to whether or not to win the normal win is made, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the normal win determination value corresponding to the current base state match. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs the normal hit lottery, and operates the normal variable member 30 to determine whether to give the normal hit game in which the second starting opening 29 can be in the open state. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to operate the normal variable member 30 so as to take the open state. The main control CPU 40a that times such processing corresponds to the determining means.

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

  On the other hand, when the normal win is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines an unusual pattern to be derived in the normal game and a variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets an ordinary start command capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process.

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

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal win is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the ordinary variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. The actuator A1 is normally controlled so that For example, when adopting the above-described opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in the normal hit game once more than the first opening pattern. Normally, the second opening pattern having a long total opening time of the variable member 30 is determined. In this way, the normal variable member 30 will operate in a predetermined manner for a predetermined period when it is determined that the variable member 30 should be operated to take the open state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, based on the game start command and the symbol command. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the off symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the off symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an outlying symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787") when the reach effect is executed and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is defined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect is determined. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display effect symbols 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, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol, and at the same time as the input of the game end command, the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol. To derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a will execute the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as a big hit effect during the big hit game.

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

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 the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the low-probability state. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify 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 game 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 capable of identifying the low base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high control state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high control state in the sub control state flag stored in the control sub RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game 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 control regarding the determination of the variation pattern will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a identifies whether the current game state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a reads each special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c and specifies each special reserved number. The main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation determination condition flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to specify whether invalid information or valid information is set as the fluctuation determination condition flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern by referring to the determination table corresponding to the identified result, and sets invalid information in the variation determination condition flag.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to a low base state, the summed special pending number after subtraction is "0" (state in which execution of the special game is not pending), and invalid information as a variation determination condition flag. Is set, the second execution condition is satisfied, and the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA1. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the low base state, the summed special pending number after subtraction is "0", and the valid information is set as the fluctuation determination condition flag, the first execution condition is satisfied. Therefore, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2. In other words, the main control CPU 40a is similarly controlled to the low base state, and even when the total special pending number after subtraction becomes "0", the determination table that differs depending on the type of the executed condition that is satisfied. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on

  The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a low base state, and when the combined special pending number after subtraction is "1" or "2", invalid information is set in the variation determination condition flag, and the determination table TA3 is set. The variation pattern is determined by reference. The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a low base state, and when the summed special pending number after subtraction is "3" or more, invalid information is set in the variation determination condition flag, and the determination table TA4 is referred to. Determine the fluctuation pattern. That is, similarly, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the low base state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the total number of special reserves after subtraction becomes "0" according to the satisfaction of the first execution condition. , The variation pattern is determined based on a determination table different from when the summed special suspension number after subtraction becomes “1” or more (a state in which a predetermined number is retained) according to the establishment of the second execution condition.

  The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a high base state, and when the second special pending number after subtraction is "0", whichever information is set in the variation determination condition flag, the determination table TA5 To determine the variation pattern. In other words, the main control CPU 40a is similarly controlled to the high base state, and when the first execution condition is satisfied even when the second special pending number after subtraction becomes "0". The variation pattern is determined based on the same determination table TA5 both when the second execution condition is satisfied. In other words, considering that the total special pending number is "0", the main control CPU 40a is similarly controlled to the high base state, and the total special pending number after subtraction is "0". Even when it becomes, the variation pattern is determined based on the same determination table TA5 both when the first execution condition is satisfied and when the second execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a is controlled to a high base state, and when the second special pending number after subtraction is "1" or more, invalid information is set in the variation determination condition flag, and the determination table TA6 is referred to. To determine the fluctuation pattern.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied, based on the variation determination condition flag, and determines the variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern of the special game corresponds to the variation pattern determining means.

Here, the control content regarding the special game will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4A, at the timing indicated by reference sign T21, the total number of special reserves after subtraction becomes “1” in the low base state, and execution of the first special game is started. In this special game, the variation pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA3. Further, in this case, invalid information is set in the variation determination condition flag.

  Next, after the execution of the first special game in the state where the total special pending number is “1”, the total special pending number after subtraction becomes “0” at the timing indicated by reference sign T22. The execution of the special game starts. In this special game, invalid information is set in the variation determination condition flag, and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA1.

  Next, after the execution of the second special game is finished in the state where the total number of special reserves is “0”, the special game is not executed at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T23, and the standby state is set. In this case, since the execution of the special game has ended with the total number of special reserves being “0”, the valid information is set in the variation determination condition flag.

  After that, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 or the second starting opening 29 in a state where the total special pending number is “0”, the total after subtraction in the low base state. The number of special reserves becomes “0”, and execution of the third special game is started. In this special game, valid information is set in the variation determination condition flag, and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the determination table TA2. In this case, invalid information is set in the variation determination condition flag. Then, at the timing indicated by reference sign T25, the execution of the third special game ends.

  In this way, similarly, even when the base special condition is controlled to a low base state and the total number of special reserves after subtraction becomes “0” in accordance with the satisfaction of the execution condition of the special game, the established execution condition is satisfied. The variation pattern is determined based on the determination table that differs depending on the type of.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T26, even if the power interruption occurs during the execution of the second special game, the remaining variation time of the second special game is backed up. Has been done. Therefore, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T27, after the power is restored, the execution of the second special game is restarted based on the remaining fluctuation time of the second special game that has been backed up. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T28, the execution of the second special game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T29, even if the power interruption occurs during the execution of the third special game, the remaining variation time of the third special game is backed up. Has been done. Therefore, at the timing indicated by reference sign T30, the execution of the third special game is restarted based on the remaining fluctuation time of the third special game that has been backed up after the power is restored. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T31, the execution of the third special game ends.

  As described above, when the power is cut off during the execution of the special game whose variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA1, and when the power is cut off during the execution of the special game whose variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2. In both cases, when the power is restored after the power is cut off, the special game will be executed over the remaining fluctuation time backed up (held).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T32, the fluctuation determination condition flag is backed up even when the power failure occurs during the standby state. Therefore, at the timing indicated by reference sign T33, the valid information is set in the variation determination condition flag even after the power is restored.

  In this way, even if power is cut off when valid information is stored in the variation determination condition flag, when power is restored after the power is cut off, the main control CPU 40a uses the backup (held) variation determination condition flag as a basis. , The fluctuation pattern will be determined.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The execution conditions of the special game include a first execution condition and a second execution condition, and the first execution condition is during the special game and during the jackpot game while the execution of the special game is not suspended. It is a condition that is satisfied by entering a game ball into each of the starting ports 28 and 29 when there is not. The second execution condition is a condition that is satisfied after the special game or the big hit game is finished while the execution of the special game is suspended. Then, when the first execution condition is satisfied, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2, while when the execution of the special game is not suspended according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition, the determination is made. The variation pattern is determined based on the table TA1. The average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the determination table TA2 and the average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the determination table TA1 are different. Therefore, whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied even if the same result that the execution of the special game is not suspended according to the satisfaction of the execution condition of the special game is achieved. It is possible to change the determination condition of the variation pattern depending on the progress, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) When the predetermined number of executions of the special game are suspended according to the establishment of the second execution condition, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination tables TA3 and TA4 different from the determination table TA2. Therefore, when the first execution condition is satisfied, the second execution condition is irrelevant regardless of whether the execution of the special game is in a suspended state or in a suspended state in accordance with the satisfaction of the second execution condition. The condition for determining the variation pattern can be made different from that when the above is established, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (3) When electricity is cut off during execution of a special game whose variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2, and when electricity is cut off during execution of a special game whose variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA1 In both cases, when the power is restored after the power is cut off, the special game is controlled to be executed for the remaining fluctuation time that is held. Therefore, even when the power is cut off, whether the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2 according to the satisfaction of the first execution condition, or based on the determination table TA1 according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition. It is possible to execute the special game for the remaining remaining variation time regardless of the variation pattern determined by the above.

  (4) When the total number of special holdings is “0” in response to the execution condition of the special game being satisfied, when the high base state is controlled, the variation pattern determination conditions are the same, but the low In the case of being controlled to the base state, the conditions for determining the variation pattern are different. For this reason, it is possible to focus attention on the controlled base state and the determination condition of the variation pattern, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (5) In particular, when the first execution condition is satisfied in the case where the low base state is controlled, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA2, and the special pattern is determined according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition. When the execution of the game is not suspended, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA1. For this reason, it can be noted that the low base state is controlled and that the variation pattern determination conditions are different, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (6) The high base state is a state in which the variable member 30 is normally in the open state more easily than the low base state, which is advantageous to the player. Therefore, even when the player is controlled to a low base state, which is disadvantageous to the player, it can be noted that the conditions for determining the variation pattern are different, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (7) Further, by storing valid information and invalid information in the variation determination condition flag, it is possible to specify whether the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied. Therefore, even if the low base state is controlled in the same manner and the total number of special pending after the subtraction is "0", the variation pattern based on the determination table TA1 based on the variation determination condition flag. Can be determined or the variation pattern can be determined based on the determination table TA2.

  (8) Further, even when the power is cut off, the information stored in the fluctuation determination condition flag can be held, and when the power is restored after the power cut, the fluctuation is based on the held fluctuation determination condition flag. The pattern can be determined.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by winning the big hit lottery in the special game (so-called “one type of gaming machine”) is not limited to this. For example, by winning the winning lottery in the special game, the first special variable member operates in the open state, and when the first special variable member is in the open state, the game ball that entered the first special winning opening is It may be a gaming machine in which the second special variable member operates in an open state by passing through the special passage area (a so-called “one-two mixed gaming machine”). In the following description, the same configurations and similar control contents as those of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicate description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the second embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for informing the result of the small hit lottery internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b each have a small hit symbol as a small hit display result (hit display result). In the special game, when the small hit symbol is derived, the player can recognize that the small hit will be a small hit.

  In the present embodiment, when the small hit lottery is won, the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the small hit game is awarded after the end of the special game. That is, the small hit game (hit game) is a game given on the 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.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 22a, the special symbols that can be derived in the second special symbol display unit 22b, there is no big hit symbol, the first special symbol display unit 22a, the second special symbol display unit Based on the special symbol derived in 22b, it is not a big hit. In addition, as will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, the game ball passes through the special passage area 37 provided downstream of the first special winning opening 31, and the big hit game by the prize lottery is given. ..

  The effect game is started with the start of the normal game and ended with the end of the normal game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the ordinary symbol derived in the ordinary game is derived. In the normal game, when the normal winning symbol is derived, in the effect game, the symbol combination of the ordinary winning by the effect symbol is derived. In the normal game, when the nonstandard pattern is derived, in the production game, the nonstandard pattern combination of the production symbols is derived.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting opening 28 that is open to the game area 21 at the lower left of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting opening 29 that is open to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 at the lower left of the center frame 26.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first special winning opening 31 opening to the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first big winning opening 31. For example, the first special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 31 passes.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special variable member 32 that can be operated in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special actuator A2 that operates the first special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 7). The first special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the small hit game. Thus, the 1st special variable member 32 operates so that the 1st special winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the small hit game is a game in which the first big winning opening 31 is in an open state (the first big winning opening 31 is in an open state).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special passage area 37, through which the game balls entered in the first special winning opening 31 can pass, and a normal passage area 38, downstream of the first special winning opening 31. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage, a special passage area 37 in the first passage, and a normal passage area in the second passage. 38 are provided respectively.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passage sensor SE7 that detects a game ball that has passed through the special passage area 37. In this way, the special passage sensor SE7 detects that the game ball entering the first special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 37 (a game ball passing through the special passage area 37). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE7, a big hit game (a big hit game by means of lottery lottery) is awarded as a privilege after the small hit game is finished. That is, in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 37, the control to the big hit game after the end of the small hit game is given as a privilege.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a distribution member 39 capable of operating in a first distribution state and a second distribution state at a location where a passage through which a game ball entering the first special winning opening 31 passes is branched. I have it. The first distribution state is a state in which the game balls entered in the first special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passage area 37. The second distribution state is a state in which the game balls that have entered the first special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passage area 38. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A4 that operates the distribution member 39 (shown in FIG. 7).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second special winning opening 35 that is opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special winning sensor SE6 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35. For example, the second special winning sensor SE6 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second special winning sensor SE6, the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special variable member 36 that can be operated in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which a game ball can be or can be easily inserted into the second special winning opening 35. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second special winning opening 35 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special actuator A3 that operates the second special variable member 36 (shown in FIG. 7). The second special variable member 36 is operated in the open state in the big hit game. In this way, the second special variable member 36 operates so that the second special winning opening 35 can be open or closed. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened (the special winning opening 31 is opened).

  The pachinko game machine 10 includes a center accessory 50 in the center frame 26 of the game area 21. Above the center accessory 50, an accessory gate 51 opening to the game area 21 is provided. The role object gate 51 is capable of passing (entering) a game ball flowing out of the center role object 50 in the game area 21, and the game ball passing through the role object gate 51 is provided inside the center role object 50. It is guided to the rolling space 52. A rolling member 53 is provided in the rolling space 52 of the center accessory 50 to roll the game ball that has passed through the accessory gate 51. The rolling space 52 changes the flow direction of the game ball that has passed through the accessory gate 51. In the rolling space 52 of the center accessory 50, below the rolling member 53, a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) and an outlet 54 through which a game ball can pass (enter) are provided. Has been. While the game ball that has passed through the accessory gate 51 passes through the gate 33, the holding condition for the normal game may be satisfied, while the passing condition for the gaming ball may not hold due to passing through the discharge port 54.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of small hit symbols as a small hit symbol of the special symbol. The types of small hits are defined for a plurality of types of small hits. A plurality of types of small hits patterns (types of small hits) are defined for each type of small hit game.

  In the small hit game, first, an open game in which the first big winning opening 31 is opened is performed after a predetermined opening time has elapsed from the start of the small hit game. In the open game of the small hit game, the first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in this embodiment) of game balls enter the first big winning opening 31 or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It is ended when the second end condition is satisfied. In the open game of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes the open state when the opening game starts, and takes the closed state when the opening game ends. .. In this way, the first special variable member 32 operates so that the first special winning opening 31 can be opened in a predetermined opening mode in the opening game of the small hit game. Then, the small hit game is finished after a predetermined ending time has passed since the opening game of the small hit game was finished. In addition, in the present embodiment, the probability state and the base state as the game state are one type and do not change.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal hit game, an opening game in which the normal variable member 30 is opened is first performed after the lapse of a predetermined opening time from the start of the normal hit game. The open game of the normal hit game is the first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number (“5” in this embodiment) of game balls enter the second starting opening 29, or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. 2 It is ended when the ending condition is satisfied. In the opening game of the normal hit game, the second starting port 29 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the opening game starts, and closes when the opening game of the normal hit game ends. Take the state. In this way, the normal variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state in a predetermined open mode in the open game of the normal hit game. Then, the normal hit game is ended after the elapse of a predetermined ending time from the end of the open game of the normal hit game.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the control content (spec) regarding the normal game and the special game of the pachinko gaming machine will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6A, in the present embodiment, as the number of prize balls, "4" is detected when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, and the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2. "4" when the game sensor ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 is set to "15". The number of prize balls is "5" when the general prize sensor SE5 detects a game ball, "3" when the first special prize sensor SE3 detects a game ball, and the second special prize sensor SE6. When a game ball is detected at, "14" is set respectively. In the figure, not the various sensors but the various winning holes are shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the maximum value of the normal hold number in the normal game (indicated as “hold upper limit” in the figure) and the maximum value of the second special hold number in the second special game are each “4”. It is. On the other hand, in the first special game, the hold condition is not satisfied when the execution condition is not satisfied. Therefore, when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 during the special game or the hit game (the big hit game or the small hit game), the execution of the second special game may be suspended. However, even if the game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the execution of the first special game is not suspended.

  As shown in FIG. 6(c), the big hit game in the special game is a game given by a lottery, and specifically, in the small hit game, the game ball that entered the first big winning opening 31 is When passing through the special passage area 37, it is given after the end of the small hit game. The small hit game in the special game is a game given by a small hit lottery. Specifically, in the small hit lottery in the first special game, there is a probability of about 1/1 and the second special In the small win lottery in the game, there is a 1/1 chance of winning. In addition, the normal hit game in the normal game is a game given by the normal hit lottery, and specifically, a win is made with a probability of about 1/39.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, as a normal hit game, the normal variable member 30 operates in such a manner that the second starting opening 29 is opened 23 times over 0.1 s during the open game. In this case, the interval time in which the second starting port 29 is closed is set to 0.6 s, and is normally variable in a mode in which the second starting port 29 is closed 22 times over 0.6 s. The member 30 operates. For this reason, the maximum open game of the normal hit game is 15.5 seconds. As the normal hit game, 15 s is set as the opening time and 60 s is set as the ending time. Thus, the normal variable member 30 will operate in a predetermined mode for a predetermined period in the normal hit game.

Next, a specific small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6(e), in the present embodiment, all 100 kinds of small hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game are classified into the symbols ZB. .. Also, all 100 kinds of small hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game are classified into the symbols Za.

  As a small hit game based on the symbol ZB, the first special variable member 32 operates in such a manner that the first special winning opening 31 is opened only once for 0.056 s during the open game. As a big hit game based on the symbol ZB, 4s is set as the opening time and 3s is set as the ending time.

  In the small hit game based on the symbol ZB, when the game ball entering the first big winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area 37, the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is given after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol ZB. To be done. On the other hand, in the small hitting game based on the symbol ZB, when the game ball entering the first big winning opening 31 does not pass through the special passage area 37, the big hitting game is awarded after the small hitting game based on the symbol ZB ends. Not done.

  On the other hand, as a small hit game based on the symbol Za, the first special variable member 32 operates in such a manner that the first special winning opening 31 is opened 11 times over 0.056 s during the open game. In this case, 3.1 s and 1.2 s are set as the interval time in which the first special winning opening 31 is closed, and the first special winning opening 31 is closed only once for 3.1 s. After that, the first special variable member 32 operates in such a manner that the first special winning opening 31 is closed only 9 times for 1.2 seconds. As a big hit game based on the symbol Za, 0.1 s is set as the opening time and 3 s is set as the ending time.

  In the small hit game based on the symbol Za, when the game ball entering the first big winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area 37, after the small hit game based on the symbol Za is finished, the big hit game based on the symbol Za is given. To be done. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the symbol Za, when the game ball that entered the first big winning opening 31 does not pass through the special passage area 37, the big hit game is awarded after the small hit game based on the symbol Za is finished. Not done.

  As the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, 2 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbol Za, 9 times is set as the upper limit number of round games.

  In the present embodiment, as each jackpot game, 25 s is defined as the upper limit time of the round game. In the present embodiment, an inter-round interval time (2 s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) for each of a plurality of round games after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round game will be started or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (0.04 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (0.04 s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

  As shown in FIG. 6F, in this embodiment, in each small hit game, the distribution member 39 operates. The distribution member 39 takes the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the special passage area 37 for 0.1 s, triggered by the start of the opening game of the small hit game, and then for 3.3 s. , The second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the normal passage area 38 is taken, and the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the special passage area 37 is taken for about 14 seconds. In the present embodiment, the distribution member 39 takes the second distribution state when the open game of the small hit game is completed.

  Thus, in view of the control content of the first big winning opening 31 and the control content of the distribution member 39, in the small hit game based on the symbol ZB, the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 31 passes specially. It is not easy to pass through the area 37, and there is a very high possibility that the game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 31 will pass through the normal passage area 38. On the other hand, in the small hitting game based on the symbol Za, as long as the game ball enters the first big winning opening 31, the game ball entering the first big winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area 37. Becomes

  Further, when the first special game is executed, the small hit game based on the symbol ZB is given, while when the second special game is executed, the small hit game based on the symbol Za is given, Even if one special game is executed, it is difficult to give a big hit game. By executing the second special game, a big hit game is given. That is, it can be said that the second special game is a more advantageous special game than the first special game, and the second special game is more advantageous than the first special game is being performed. It can be said that there is. In this embodiment, the state in which the first special game is executed corresponds to the first state, and the state in which the second special game is executed corresponds to the specific state and the second state, respectively. Further, the main control CPU 40a that controls the state by executing each special game in this way corresponds to the state control means.

  In this way, in the normal state where the normal hit game and the hit game are not given, the normal game is performed by causing the game object ball 51 of the center accessory 50 to shoot the game ball and let the gate 33 pass the game ball. It is possible to execute the normal hitting game and to advance the game. Then, as a result of the normal game, when the normal hit game is given, the normal variable member 30 operates so as to take an open state, so in the normal hit game, the game ball is shot at the second starting opening 29, 2 Special games can be executed to advance a game in which a small hit game is provided. Then, as a result of the second special game, when the small hit game is given, the first special variable member 32 operates so as to take an open state, so in the small hit game, the first big winning opening 31 is played. It is possible to proceed with a game in which a ball is shot and the game ball is passed through the special passage area 37 to give a big hit game by means of lottery for a prize. Finally, when the jackpot game by the lottery prize is given, the second special variable member 36 operates so as to take an open state. Therefore, in the jackpot game by the lottery game, the game ball to the second big winning opening 35. The game ball is launched, and the game ball is inserted into the second special winning opening 35 to provide the game property in which many prize balls are acquired. In the present embodiment, a game ball is shot at the first starting opening 28, a first special game is executed, a small hit game is given, and the first special variable member 32 operates so as to take an open state. However, it is not easy to pass a game ball through the special passage area 37 and to give a big hit game by means of lottery for a prize. For this reason, it is difficult to say that the game is advantageous for the player to advance the game ball to the first start opening 28, and the game ball enters the first start opening 28 as a secondary prize. A small hit game will be given to get the ball.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE7 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE7 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 to A4 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to control the operations of the actuators A1 to A4.

Here, the variation pattern and the determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a small hit occurs. Specifically, the variation patterns HP32 to HP34 are defined as the small hit variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP31 is defined as a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the reach effect is not executed in the small hit variation pattern and the out-of-range variation pattern.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 is 0.6 s, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP33 is 4.5 s, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP34 is 16 s. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are variation patterns of the first special game, and the variation patterns HP33 and HP34 are variation patterns of the second special game. The variation pattern HP32 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is shorter than that of the variation pattern HP33, and is a small hit variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened. On the other hand, the variation pattern HP34 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of the variation pattern HP33, and is a small hit variation pattern in which the variation time is extended.

  In particular, the variation pattern HP34 is a variation pattern determined when the valid information is stored in the variation determination condition flag in the state where the second special pending number after subtraction is "0" (in the figure, "first time"). ]). On the other hand, the variation pattern HP33 is a variation pattern determined when the variation determination condition flag is invalid information in a state where the second special suspension number after subtraction is “0”, and the second special suspension number after subtraction. Is a variation pattern that is determined even when is 1 or more.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed, the first execution is performed based on the variation determination condition flag even when the second special pending number after subtraction becomes “0”. When the condition is satisfied, the variation pattern HP34 is determined, and when the second execution condition is satisfied, the variation pattern HP33 is determined. In this way, similarly, even in the state where the second special pending number after subtraction is "0", the determination condition of the variation pattern is different depending on the type of execution condition of the second special game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP34 determined in the second special game executed when the first execution condition is satisfied is determined in the second special game executed when the second execution condition is satisfied. The variation time is longer than the variation pattern HP33. That is, in the case where the second special game is executed when the first execution condition is satisfied, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second special pending number after subtraction becomes “0” is When the second special game is executed when the two execution conditions are satisfied, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second special pending number after subtraction becomes “0” is longer. Further, when the second special game is executed when the first execution condition is satisfied, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second special pending number after subtraction becomes “0” is When the second special game is executed when the two execution conditions are satisfied, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second special pending number after subtraction becomes “1” or more is longer.

  In the present embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern of the second special game when the first execution condition is satisfied is the first determination condition, and the variation pattern of the second special game is determined when the second execution condition is satisfied. The conditions to be performed correspond to the second determination conditions.

  In the present embodiment, in the special symbol input process, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is a special game or a winning game. In the case of a special game or a winning game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game is not in the special game or the winning game, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 40, and the random number information based on the acquired random number (for example, the random number used for the small hit lottery). Is stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the special symbol input process ends. That is, the execution of the first special game is not suspended even if the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 during the special game or the winning game.

  In the special symbol start process, when not in the special game and winning game, the main control CPU40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM40c is "1" or more. When the number of second special reserves is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started.

  On the other hand, when the second special pending number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a sets valid information in the variation determination condition flag. In this way, when the winning game or the special game is finished in the state where the second special pending number is not more than "1" (the state where the second special pending number is "0"), the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation. Valid information is set in the condition flag. In the present embodiment, even when the first special game is executed, invalid information is not set in the variation determination condition flag, and the variation determination condition flag is not set in the variation determination condition flag until the second special game is executed. Invalid information is set. As a result, the main control CPU 40a enters the second special game by entering the game ball into the second starting opening 29 when the second special holding number is "0" and not during the second special game or during the winning game. It is possible to specify whether the execution condition is satisfied or whether the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied after the special game or the winning game is finished in the state where the second special holding number is “1” or more.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not random number information regarding the first special game is stored. When the random number information about the first special game is stored, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. That is, the first special game is executed when the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 in the standby state during the special game and not during the winning game. On the other hand, when the random number information about the first special game is not stored, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a reads random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information, it erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  The main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a small-hit game open game when the opening time has elapsed after the small-hit special game is over. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the first special actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the small hit symbol (type of small hit). The opening game of the hit game is started. The main control CPU 40a controls the first special actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after the opening game of the small hit game is started. , End the open game of the small hit game. The main control CPU 40a ends the small hit game when the ending time elapses after the opening game ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A4 to operate the distribution member 39 in the first distribution state and the second distribution state in a predetermined mode in the open game of the small hit game, The operation of the dividing member 39 is controlled. When the game ball passes through the special passage area 37 during the small hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores information indicating the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 37 in the main control RAM 40c. Then, when the opening game of the small hit game is completed, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A4 to operate the distribution member 39 in the second distribution state, and ends the operation of the distribution member 39.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit processing, the main control CPU 40a starts the big hit game after the end of the small hit game when the information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 37 is stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the small hit symbol (type of small hit) determined in the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the main control RAM 40c does not store information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 37, the main control CPU 40a does not start the big hit game after the end of the small hit game.

Here, the control regarding the determination of the variation pattern will be described in detail.
When the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern HP31 when it is determined that the small hit, and determines the variation pattern HP32 when it is determined that the small hit is not achieved. To do. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the same variation pattern when it is determined that the small hit is in the first special game, and the same variation pattern when it is determined that there is a deviation in the first special game. Will be decided.

  When the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a refers to the variation determination condition flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to determine whether invalid information is set as the variation determination condition flag or valid information. Specify whether it is set. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern by referring to the determination table corresponding to the identified result, and sets invalid information in the variation determination condition flag.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a executes the second execution when the invalid information is set as the variation determination condition flag, regardless of whether the summed special pending number after subtraction is “0” or “1” or more. The condition is satisfied, and the variation pattern HP33 is determined. On the other hand, when the valid information is set as the variation determination condition flag, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern HP34 because the first execution condition is satisfied. In other words, the main control CPU 40a similarly determines different variation patterns depending on the type of the established execution condition even when the total number of special pending after the subtraction becomes “0”. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines that the combined special pending number after subtraction becomes “0” according to the satisfaction of the first execution condition and the combined special pending number after subtraction according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition. A variation pattern that is different from when it becomes "1" or more (a state in which a predetermined number is reserved) is determined.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied, based on the variation determination condition flag, and determines the variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern of the special game corresponds to the variation pattern determination means.

Here, the control contents relating to the special game and the normal game will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9A, the normal game is executed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T31. In this case, the special game is not executed, the second special figure reservation number is "0", and the valid information is stored in the variation determination condition flag.

  Then, in the case of a normal hit in the normal game, the normal hit game is started after the end of the normal game at the timing indicated by reference numeral T32. At the timing indicated by reference numeral T33, the opening game of the normal hit game is started when the opening time elapses after the normal hit game is started. When the open game of the normal hit game is started, the normal variable member 30 operates so as to take an open state in a predetermined opening mode, so that the game ball can enter the second starting opening 29.

  When the open game of the normal hit game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T33, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this case, the first execution condition is satisfied as the game ball enters the second starting opening 29 in the state where the second special reserved number is "0", and the valid information is set in the variation determination condition flag. Since it is stored, the fluctuation pattern HP34 is determined. Then, since the variation pattern HP34 is determined, invalid information is stored in the variation determination condition flag. In this way, the variation pattern HP34 is determined in the first special game (second special game) after the normal hit game is awarded.

  Next, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T34, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 29 during the second special game during the open game of the normal hit game, the second special game is executed. Pending As a result, the second special reserved number becomes "1". Further, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T35, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 29 during the open game of the normal hit game, the execution of the second special game is suspended. As a result, the second special pending number becomes "2". At the timing indicated by reference numeral T36, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 29 during the open game of the normal hit game, the execution of the second special game is suspended. As a result, the second special reserve number becomes "3". At the timing indicated by reference numeral T37, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 29 during the open game of the normal hit game, the execution of the second special game is suspended. As a result, the second special reserved number becomes "4". Further, in this case, after the opening game of the normal hit game is started, five game balls have entered the second starting port 29, and the opening game of the normal hit game is finished. Further, at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T40, when the ending time elapses after the opening game of the normal hit game ends, the normal hit game ends. Then, when the execution of the normal game is suspended, the execution of the normal game is started.

  On the other hand, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T38, when the execution of the second special game is completed, a small hit occurs in the second special game, so the small hit game is started. Then, as shown by reference numeral T39, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 37 in the small hit game, the big hit game is started after the small hit game is finished.

  At the timing indicated by reference numeral T41, when the jackpot game ends, the execution of the second special game is suspended, so the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied, and the execution of the suspended second special game is resumed. Be started. In this case, the second special hold number after subtraction becomes "3", and after the jackpot game is finished in the state where the second special hold number is "1" or more, the second execution condition is satisfied, The fluctuation pattern HP33 is determined. In this way, the variation pattern HP33 is determined in the second special game after the normal hit game is awarded.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T51, the fourth special game is being executed after the normal hit game is awarded, and the second special reserve number is "1". It is in a certain state. Further, in this case, the variation pattern HP33 is also determined in the fourth special game after the normal hit game is given.

  Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T52, when the fourth special game ends after the normal hit game is awarded, the small hit is started in the second special game because the small hit occurs. Then, as shown by reference numeral T53, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 37 in the small hit game, the big hit game is started after the small hit game is finished.

  At the timing indicated by reference numeral T54, when the jackpot game ends, the execution of the second special game is suspended, so the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied, and the execution of the second suspended special game is suspended. Be started. In this case, the second special holding number after subtraction becomes "0", but after the big hit game is finished in the state where the second special holding number is "1", the second execution condition is satisfied. , The variation pattern HP33 is determined. In this way, the variation pattern HP33 is determined in the fifth special game after the normal hit game is awarded.

  Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T55, when the fifth special game ends after the normal hit game is awarded, the small hit is started in the second special game, so the small hit game is started. Then, as indicated by reference numeral T56, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 37 in the small hit game, the big hit game is started after the small hit game is finished. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T57, when the jackpot game is over, the execution of the second special game is not suspended and the second special game is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the open game of the normal hit game is in the open state with the upper limit of 23 times over 0.1 s, and in the meantime, the game is closed 22 times over 0.6 s, and the maximum is 15.5 s. Is. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP34 is 16 s. That is, the variation time (average variation time) of the variation pattern determined according to the establishment of the first execution condition is longer than the predetermined period in which the variable member 30 normally operates. Moreover, since the game ball can enter the second starting port 29 after the opening game of the normal hit game is started, the second special based on the variation pattern HP34 is started after the opening game of the normal hit game is started. The game will start. Therefore, the second special game based on the variation pattern HP34 ends after the start game of the normal hit game ends.

  Therefore, during the open game of one normal hit game, one second special game can be executed, execution of four second special games can be suspended, and one normal hit game Granted. As a result, the right to execute the second special game for up to five times is granted, and the right to receive the small hit game and the large hit game for up to five times is granted.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum value at which execution of the second special game can be held is "4", and after the start game of the normal hit game ends, the second special game based on the variation pattern HP34 ends. From this, by granting one normal hit game, the second special game for six times is not executed, and the right to grant the small hit game and the big hit game for six times is granted. There is no such thing.

  Note that unlike the present embodiment, even when the second special game is executed when the first execution condition is satisfied, the second special game is executed when the second execution condition is satisfied. If the variation pattern HP33 is configured in the same manner as above, the second special game based on the variation pattern HP33 may be finished before the end of the start game of the normal hit game. In this case, the second special game can be executed six times or more by giving one normal hit game, and the right to give the small hit game and the big hit game six times or more can be given. I will end up.

  On the other hand, when the second special game is executed with the establishment of the second execution condition, the variation pattern HP33 is determined. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP33 is 4.5 s. That is, the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the fluctuation pattern determined according to the establishment of the second execution condition is shorter than the predetermined period during which the normal variable member 30 operates. Therefore, it is possible to continuously provide the small hit game and the large hit game for five times without prolonging the second to fifth special games after the one normal hit game is provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, even when the power interruption occurs during the execution of the first second special game after the first normal hit game is given, 1 The remaining variable time of the second special game of the second time is backed up. Therefore, after the power is restored, the execution of the first special game is restarted based on the remaining fluctuation time of the first special game that has been backed up.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the power failure occurs during the execution of any of the second special games from the second to fifth times after the normal hit game is given once. Even so, the remaining variable time of the second special game is backed up. Therefore, after the power is restored, the execution of the special game is restarted based on the remaining fluctuation time of any one of the special games backed up for the second to fifth times.

  In this way, power is restored after power failure both when the power is cut off during the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP34 is determined and when the power is cut off during the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP33 is determined. When this is done, the special game will be executed over the remaining variable time backed up (held).

  In addition, the variation determination condition flag is backed up even when the power interruption occurs when the second special game is not executed. Therefore, valid information is set in the variation determination condition flag even after the power is restored. In this way, even if power is cut off when valid information is stored in the variation determination condition flag, when power is restored after the power is cut off, the main control CPU 40a uses the backup (held) variation determination condition flag as a basis. , The fluctuation pattern will be determined.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (3), (7) and (8) in the first embodiment.
(9) In response to the decision to operate the normal variable member 30 so as to take the open state, the normal variable member 30 operates in a predetermined mode for a predetermined time, and with the establishment of the first execution condition. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP34 that is determined is longer than the predetermined time (15.5 s in the present embodiment) (16 s in the present embodiment). Therefore, when the first execution condition is satisfied while the normal variable member 30 is operated in a predetermined manner so as to be in the open state, before the special game executed in the variation pattern HP34 is finished. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that the operation of the normal variable member 30 ends. Therefore, it is difficult to hold the execution of the second special game beyond the maximum value (specified number) of the second special holding numbers except for the second special game which is first executed after one normal hit game is given. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the second special game from being excessively executed, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

  (10) The state in which the second special game is executed is more advantageous to the player than the state in which the first special game is executed. Therefore, when the second special game, which is advantageous to the player, is controlled to be executed, it can be noted that the determination conditions of the variation patterns are different, and the interest in the game can be improved. it can.

  (11) The state in which the second special game is executed is a state in which a small hit game in which the game balls are more likely to pass through the special passage area 37 than in the state in which the first special game is executed is provided. Therefore, it should be noted that when the second special game in which the small hit game in which the game balls easily pass through the special passage area 37 is executed is controlled, the determination conditions of the variation patterns are different. Also, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In 1st Embodiment, the maximum value of the 1st special reservation number may be any of "1"-"3", "5" or more, for example. That is, the maximum value of the first special suspension number may be "1" or may be "2" or more, and the execution may not be suspended as in the second embodiment.

  -In the said embodiment, the maximum value of the 2nd special reservation number may be any of "1"-"3", "5" or more, for example. That is, the maximum value of the number of second special reserves may be “1” or may be “2” or more. If the execution of the first special game is suspended, the execution of the second special game is suspended. You don't have to.

  In the above embodiment, for example, one of the maximum value of the first special pending number, the maximum value of the second special pending number, and the maximum value of the total special pending number may be the specified number. Moreover, although the 1st starting port 28 and the 2nd starting port 29 corresponded to the starting port, it is not restricted to this, For example, only the 1st starting port 28 may correspond to a starting port, and the 2nd starting port 29 may be sufficient. Only the start port may correspond.

  In the above embodiment, the valid information is stored in the variation determination condition flag when the special pending number is “0” after the end of the special game or the winning game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball enters the starting ports 28 and 29, the valid information is stored in the variation determination condition flag when the special holding number is "0", not during the special game and the winning game. Good.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied becomes “0” after the subtraction, depending on the satisfaction of the second execution condition. It may be shorter than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined by the above. Further, for example, the average variation time of the variation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied is determined when the number of pending storages after subtraction is “1” or more according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition. It may be shorter than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern. That is, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied may be shorter than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second execution condition is satisfied. Further, for example, it is determined when the average variation time of the variation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied and the number of pending storage after subtraction is “0” according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be the same. Further, for example, it is determined when the average variation time of the variation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied and the number of pending storage after subtraction is “1” or more according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be the same. That is, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the first execution condition is satisfied and the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined when the second execution condition is satisfied may be the same.

  In the second embodiment, for example, the average variation time of the variation pattern determined according to the establishment of the first execution condition may be shorter than the predetermined period during which the normal variable member 30 operates. Further, for example, the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined according to the establishment of the second execution condition may be longer than the predetermined period during which the normal variable member 30 operates.

In the above embodiment, for example, the number of times that the normal variable member 30 takes the open state may be one or a plurality of times in one open game of the normal hit game.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, the variation pattern determined based on the determination table TA2 may include a deviation variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the variation pattern determined based on the determination table TA2 includes a variation pattern determined based on a determination table (for example, the determination tables TA1, TA3, TA4) other than the determination table TA2. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the determination conditions of the variation patterns are made different by changing some or all of the variation patterns that can be determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, all the variation patterns that can be determined are the same. However, the decision conditions for the variation patterns may be different by changing the decision probabilities.

  In the first embodiment, when the total special pending number becomes “0” in response to the satisfaction of the second execution condition in the low base state, the total special pending number becomes in accordance with the satisfaction of the second execution condition. Although the determination condition of the variation pattern is different from that when it is "1" or more, the determination condition of the variation pattern is not limited to this and may be the same. As a specific example, the variation pattern may be determined based on the determination table TA1 when the total number of special reserves is “0” to “2” according to the establishment of the second execution condition.

  In the first embodiment, in the low base state, the variation pattern is determined when the first execution condition is satisfied and when the total special pending number is “0” according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition. The conditions are different, but not limited to this. For example, in the high base state, when the first execution condition is satisfied and when the second special suspension number is “0” depending on the satisfaction of the second execution condition, the variation pattern determination condition is changed. Or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is backed up, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the information stored in the main control RAM 40c may not be backed up, for example.

  In the first embodiment, for example, after the jackpot game is over, the high-probability state may be given until a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) of special games are executed.

  In the first embodiment, it is determined whether to control to the high-probability state or the low-probability state after the end of the big-hit game based on the type of the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during the big hit game, when the game ball that has entered the big prize hole 31 passes through the special passage area, the high probability state is controlled after the big hit game ends, while the big prize hole is made during the big hit game. When the game ball entering the ball 31 does not pass through the special passage area, it 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 in which a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passage area, and a big hit in which the gaming ball entering the special winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passage area. .. In this case, a distribution member that distributes the game balls that enter the special winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 will pass through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

  -In the first embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability state and the base state may be adopted as the game state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted as the game state without adopting the base state. Further, for example, unlike the second embodiment, the probability state and the base state may not be adopted as the game state.

In the first embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the big hit game is over.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a big hit and a small hit.

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting opening 28 and the second starting opening 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time. Good. Further, for example, the type of special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of one board is mounted as the function of the other board. May be. Moreover, the 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, but may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an integrated control board that performs overall control of production and a display control board that performs control of image display.

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

  In the above embodiment, various kinds of random number information related to the special game may be stored in the storage area provided according to the special reserved number. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special reserved number is decremented by "1".

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

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) The average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the first determination condition is longer than the average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the second determination condition.

  (B) The average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the first determination condition is shorter than the average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the second determination condition.

(C) The second state is more disadvantageous to the player than the first state.
(D) The average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the second determination condition is shorter than the predetermined period.

  A1... Ordinary actuator, A2... Special actuator, First special actuator, A3... Second special actuator, A4... Distributing actuator, SE1... First starting sensor, SE2... Second starting sensor, SE3... Special winning sensor, First Special prize sensor, SE4... Gate sensor, SE5... General prize sensor, SE6... Second special prize sensor, SE7... Special passage sensor, 10... Pachinko gaming 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 starting opening (starting opening), 29... second starting opening (Starting port), 30... Ordinary variable member (opening/closing member), 31... Large winning opening, first big winning opening, 32... Special changing member, first special changing member, 33... Gate, 34... General winning opening, 35 ...Second special winning opening, 36...second special variable member, 37...special passage area, 38...normal passage area, 39...sorting member, 40...main control board, 40a...main control CPU (game execution holding means, Fluctuation pattern determination means, game execution control means, state control means, storage means, determination means), 40b... Main control ROM, 40c... Main control RAM (information holding means), 41... Sub control board, 41a... Sub control CPU, 41b... Sub-control ROM, 41c... Sub-control RAM.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which a winning game is given after a hit display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, a starting opening, and the starting opening during the symbol variation game or during the winning game. When a game ball enters, a game execution holding means that can hold the execution of the symbol variation game, a storage means that stores information, and the symbol variation game is executed when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. The game execution control means for performing control for controlling the change pattern, and the variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the symbol variation game, the game execution suspension means, the symbol variation with a prescribed number as an upper limit. The execution of the game can be suspended, and the execution conditions of the symbol variation game include a first execution condition and a second execution condition, and the first execution condition is that the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended. It is a condition that is satisfied by entering a game ball into the starting opening when not in the symbol variation game and the hitting game in a state where the symbol variation game is suspended. It is a condition that is satisfied after the symbol variation game or the winning game is completed in a state in which the storage device is capable of specifying whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied. Storing the specific information, the fluctuation pattern determining means specifies, based on the specific information stored by the storage means, whether the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied, and in a situation where one execution condition is satisfied, while determining the variation pattern based on the first determining condition, in situations where the execution of the symbol variation game is not pending in response to establishment of the second execution condition, the second The variation pattern is determined based on the determination condition, and the average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the first determination condition and the average variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the second determination condition are different. That is the summary.

Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the specified number is any one of two or more, and the fluctuation pattern determination means is in a situation where a predetermined number of executions of the symbol fluctuation game are suspended in accordance with establishment of the second execution condition . The variation pattern may be determined based on a determination condition different from the first determination condition.

Claims (3)

In the gaming machine where the winning game is given after the winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game,
With a starting port,
When a game ball enters the starting opening during the symbol variation game or during the hit game, a game execution suspension means capable of suspending execution of the symbol variation game,
Storage means for storing information,
Game execution control means for performing control to execute the symbol variation game when an execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied,
And a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the symbol variation game,
The game execution suspension means can suspend execution of the symbol variation game with a prescribed number as an upper limit,
The execution conditions of the symbol variation game include a first execution condition and a second execution condition,
The first execution condition is a condition that is satisfied by entering a game ball into the starting opening when the symbol variation game is not suspended and during the symbol variation game and when the hit game is not in progress. ,
The second execution condition is a condition that is satisfied after the symbol variation game or the winning game is finished in a state where the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended,
The storage means stores specific information capable of specifying whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied,
The fluctuation pattern determining means,
Specifying whether the first execution condition is satisfied or the second execution condition is satisfied, based on the specific information stored by the storage means,
When the first execution condition is satisfied, the variation pattern is determined based on the first determination condition, and when the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended according to the satisfaction of the second execution condition, , Determine the variation pattern based on the second determination condition,
A gaming machine in which an average variation time of a variation pattern determined based on the first determination condition and an average variation time of a variation pattern determined based on the second determination condition are different. The specified number is either 2 or more,
The variation pattern determination means, when a predetermined number of executions of the symbol variation game are suspended according to the establishment of the second execution condition, the variation pattern is determined based on a determination condition different from the first determination condition. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine determines. Equipped with information holding means for holding some or all of the information about the game even when the power is cut off,
When the power is cut off during the execution of the symbol variation game in which the variation pattern is determined based on the first determination condition, and during the execution of the symbol variation game in which the variation pattern is determined based on the second determination condition In both cases, when the power is restored after the power is cut off, the game execution control means performs control to execute the symbol variation game for the remaining variation time held by the information holding means. The gaming machine according to claim 2.