JP2020080967A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest of a player.SOLUTION: A special game is executed on condition that game balls enter a start port. The start port includes a second ball entry port. The second ball entry port is opened after the end of a normal game when a normal winning is won. When a small winning is won, a second big winning port is opened after a special game is completed. The second ball entry port and the second big winning port are arranged in the same flow-down area, and the second winning port is arranged in the upstream of the second big winning port. The variation time of the normal game includes a third normal variation time of a length that allows the special game to be executed a plurality of times during execution of the normal game. During execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time, a special zone performance can be executed. The special zone performance is completed on condition that the normal game of the third normal variation time is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Among the gaming machines, some pachinko gaming machines have a small hitting game in addition to a big hitting game. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, by giving a small hit game to expect the player to be in an advantageous gaming state, the interest of the player is improved.

JP, 2011-72685, A

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine provided with the small hit game, it is desired to more effectively improve the interest of the player by the small hit game.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem, when a small hit is won in a special winning lottery, gives a small hit game after the end of a special game, while an ordinary hit is won in a normal winning lottery after the end of a normal game In a gaming machine that gives a normal hit game, the special lottery means for performing the special hit lottery on condition that the game ball has entered the starting opening, and the normal operation on the condition that the game ball has entered the normal starting opening An ordinary lottery means for performing a winning lottery, a state control means for controlling a game state, and an effect control means for effecting control are provided, and the opening opening is opened by operating the opening/closing means in an open state. A specific starting opening is included, in the normal hit game, the opening/closing means operates in the open state, in the small hit game, a special ball entrance is opened, and a game ball enters the special ball entrance. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out on the condition that the game is performed, and in the gaming state, a prize ball is given by the small hit game per unit time as compared with the normal game state and the normal game state. A special game state in which the opportunity to be paid out increases, and the normal starting opening, the specific starting opening, and the special entrance are arranged in the same flow-down area, and the normal starting opening and the The specific starting opening is arranged upstream of the special entrance opening, and the variation time of the normal game is one or more kinds, and during the variation time of the normal game, the normal game is being executed. Includes a specific variation time that is a length that allows the special game to be executed a plurality of times, and the effect control unit can perform control for executing a specific effect during execution of the normal game for the specific variation time. The gist is to end the specific effect on condition that the normal game for the specific change time is ended.

Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the effect control means may end the specific effect even while the special game is being executed, when the normal game of the specific variation time ends.
Regarding the gaming machine, the starting opening includes a special starting opening that is different from the specific starting opening and is always open, and the special starting opening includes the normal starting opening and the specific starting opening. It may be arranged in the same flow-down area as the mouth and the special entrance.

Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the special winning lottery includes a first special winning lottery and a second special winning lottery having a higher probability of winning a small hit compared to the first special winning lottery. The lottery means may perform the second special winning lottery on condition that the player has entered the special starting opening.

According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. The front view which shows a game board. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of hit. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a game state and a production mode. Explanatory drawing which shows the execution mode of the normal game in each open state. (A)-(c) is a timing chart showing a period during which a game ball can enter the second special winning opening. Explanatory drawing which shows the change of the possession ball in each game state. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the game mode after a big hit winning, and the mode of transition of an effect mode. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus when a special zone effect is performed. The flow chart which shows special zone production start processing. The timing chart which shows the flow of a game when the normal game of the 3rd normal fluctuation time is run. The timing chart which shows the flow of a game when the normal game of the 3rd normal fluctuation time is run. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the 3rd normal change time, the time of a big hit game, and the change time of the special game used as a big hit. The timing chart which shows the flow of a game when special zone production is ended. The timing chart which shows the flow of a game when special zone production is ended. The timing chart which shows the flow of a game when special zone production is ended. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus in case another prize|win number notification effect is performed in another 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 body 11 has a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the machine body of the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility (game machine installation facility) such as a game arcade, and various parts (game component members). And a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is openably and detachably attached to the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a. The mounting frame may be configured by further combining a plurality of frame bodies. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always restricted by the locking device SS, and it is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using the frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game arcade. The mounting frame 11b can be opened. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB on which game balls can flow down. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa in which game balls flow down on the front side thereof. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W having various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium to the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decoration lamp LA is capable of executing, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “light emission effect”) of causing a light-emitting body (not shown) to emit light, blink, and turn off. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute a production of outputting a voice (hereinafter referred to as “voice production”) as one of the productions.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.
The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display portion 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the hit lottery of the special symbol described later. In the following description, the winning lottery for special symbols will be abbreviated as “special winning lottery”. Further, the winning lottery of the first special symbol is abbreviated as “first special winning lottery”, and the winning lottery of the second special symbol is abbreviated as “second special winning lottery”. Further, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In the present specification, the “determined stop display” means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. Regarding symbols, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display portions 13a and 13b include a big-hit symbol as a big-hit display result, a small-hit symbol as a small-hit display result, and a deviant symbol as a deviant-display result. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game can be executed simultaneously. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the second special game even while the first special game is being executed, and also to be able to execute the first special game while the second special game is being executed. A special game is configured to be executable. In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won in the special hit lottery, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the small hit is won in the special winning lottery, the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the small hit game is awarded after the special game is finished.

The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display section 13c. The first special suspension display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display section 13d. The second special suspension display unit 13d displays information capable of specifying 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 first special games is shown as "first special held number", and the number of held second special games is shown as "second special held number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reserved number and the second special reserved number are 4 respectively.

The information display device 13 normally includes a symbol display portion 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a hit lottery of a later-described ordinary symbol. In the following description, the normal symbol winning lottery is abbreviated as “ordinary winning lottery”. Further, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 13e include a normal hit symbol and a normally off symbol. In the present embodiment, when the normal hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is awarded after the end of the normal game.

The information display device 13 normally includes a hold display section 13f. The normal suspension display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games 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 ordinary games that are on hold is referred to as the “normally held number”. The display units 13a to 13f do not have to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different portions. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right hitting display unit that displays information for instructing so-called “right hitting”, and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described below.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first ball entrance 14 as a starting opening that is opened in the game area YBa. The first entrance 14 is located below the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first ball entrance 14 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first ball entrance sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first ball entrance 14. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first ball entrance sensor SE1, a hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second entrance 15 as a starting opening that is opened in the game area YBa. The second entrance 15 is located at the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second ball entrance sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second ball entrance 15. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second ball entry sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the second entrance 15 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second entrance 15 (regulated state). And a first variable member 16 as an opening/closing means operable. That is, the second ball entrance 15 is opened by the operation of the first variable member 16 in the open state. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second ball inlet 15, but may be in a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. That is, in the normal hit game, the first variable member 16 operates in the open state. In the following description, the opening of the first variable member 16 may be referred to as "the second entrance 15 is opened", and the opening of the first variable member 16 may be referred to as "first." 2 the entrance 15 is closed".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a third entrance 17 as a starting opening that is opened in the game area YBa. The third ball entrance 17 is located on the lower right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa and above the second ball entrance 15. The third ball entrance 17 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third ball entry sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the third ball entry port 17. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the third ball input sensor SE3, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special winning opening 18 that is open in the game area YBa. The first big winning opening 18 is located to the right of the center frame W in the game area YBa and above the third winning opening 17. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 18. In the present embodiment, when the game balls are detected by the first count sensor SE4, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout condition of the prize balls is satisfied by the game balls entering the first big winning opening 18. In other words, in the present embodiment, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out on condition that the game balls have entered the first big winning opening 18.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in an open state (allowable state) in which the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 18 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the first big winning opening 18 (restricted state). And a second variable member 19 operable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the second variable member 19. The second variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the big hit game. In the following description, the opening of the second variable member 19 is referred to as “the first special winning opening 18 is opened”, and the opening of the second variable member 19 is referred to as the “first special winning opening”. 18 will be closed". That is, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game, the first big winning opening 18 is opened.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special winning opening 20 that is open in the game area YBa. The second special winning opening 20 is located on the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa, and is located on the lower left of the second entrance 15. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE5, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout condition of the prize balls is established by the game balls entering the second special winning opening 20. In other words, in the present embodiment, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out on condition that the game balls have entered the second special winning opening 20.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in an open state (allowable state) in which a game ball can enter the second special winning opening 20 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second special winning opening 20 (restricted state). And a third variable member 21 operable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 4) that operates the third variable member 21. The third variable member 21 is operated in the open state in the small hit game. In the following description, the opening of the third variable member 21 is referred to as "the second special winning opening 20 is opened", and the closing of the third variable member 21 is referred to as "the second special winning opening." 20 is closed". That is, in this embodiment, in the small hit game, the second special winning opening 20 different from the first big winning opening 18 is opened. In the present embodiment, the second special winning opening 20 corresponds to a special winning opening.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 22 that is open in the game area YBa. The gate 22 is located to the right of the center frame W in the game area YBa and above the first special winning opening 18. The gate 22 is always open so that the game ball can pass (enter). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 22. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE6, the base game hold condition can be met. In the present embodiment, the gate 22 normally corresponds to the starting port. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game is in a waiting state, the start condition of the big hit game is satisfied and the big hit game is started (provided) when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE6. .. The details of the waiting state for starting the big hit game will be described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening (not shown) that is open in the game area YBa. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening. In the present embodiment, when gaming balls are detected by the general sensor, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an outlet 23 that opens in the game area YBa. In the present embodiment, the games that did not enter the first entrance 14, the second entrance 15, the third entrance 17, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, and the general winning opening. The ball is discharged from the out port 23 to the outside of the machine (outside the game area YBa). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game component such as a nail (game nail) or a windmill that changes the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first passage member 24 and a second passage member 25. The first passage member 24 and the second passage member 25 are located on the lower right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The second passage opening 15 is provided in the first passage member 24. The first variable member 16 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 24. Further, the second passage hole 24 is arranged in the first passage member 24. The third variable member 21 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the first passage member 24. In the game area YBa, the second passage member 25 is arranged such that the distance between the lower surface of the second passage member 25 and the upper surface of the first passage member 24 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. Then, in the game area YBa, the first passage member 24 and the second passage member 25 form a downflow passage 26. In the passage 26, the second entrance 15 is located upstream of the second special winning opening 20. In the downflow passage 26, the game balls that have not entered the second entrance 15 are guided to the second special winning opening 20. When a game ball enters from the inlet 26a at the uppermost stream of the downflow passage 26 and does not enter either the second inlet 15 or the second big winning opening 20, the player enters from the inlet 26a. The game ball is discharged from the discharge port 26b at the most downstream portion of the downflow passage 26.

The second passage member 25 is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 25 a on the lower surface of the second passage member 25 at a position facing the first variable member 16. When the game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 26 collides with the first protrusion 25a, the flow-down speed (passing speed) of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 25a has a function of suppressing the flow-down speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 16. The second passage member 25 has a plurality of second protrusions 25b on the lower surface of the second passage member 25 at positions facing the third variable member 21. When the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 26 collides with the second protrusion 25b, the flow-down speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 25b has a function of suppressing the flow-down speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 21.

Next, in the present embodiment, a path along which the game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the firing intensity of the game balls as the routes along which the game balls flow down in the game area YBa. The route along which the game ball flows down can be understood as an area where the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame W (effect display device 12) to the outlet 23, and an outlet 23 through the right side of the center frame W (effect display device 12). There is a second route R2 leading to. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not entirely overlap. In the following description, when viewed from the front of the game board YB, a region located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game region YBa is shown as a left side region R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is shown as the right region R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the firing handle HD to adjust the firing strength of the game ball, so as to separately strike the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a, and the first entrance port 14 and the second entrance port. It becomes possible to enter game balls into 15, the third winning opening 17, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, the gate 22, and the general winning opening. In the present embodiment, the first entrance port 14 is provided on the first route R1 (left side region R1a), and the second entrance port 15 is provided on the second route R2 (right side region R2a). It can be said that the third winning opening 17, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, and the gate 22 are provided. That is, in the present embodiment, the second entrance 15, the third entrance 17, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, and the gate 22 are arranged in the same flow-down area. The first entrance 14 is arranged in a downflow area different from the second entrance 15, the third entrance 17, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, and the gate 22. .

Then, on the second route R2 (right side region R2a), the second entrance 15, the third entrance 17, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, and the gate 22 are gates from upstream. 22, the first big winning opening 18, the third big winning opening 17, the second big winning opening 15, and the second big winning opening 20 are arranged in this order. That is, the second entrance 15, the third entrance 17, and the gate 22 are arranged on the upstream side of the second special winning opening 20. In this embodiment, the first entrance corresponds to the third starting opening, the second entrance corresponds to the first starting opening, and the third entrance corresponds to the second starting opening. Moreover, in this embodiment, the 2nd entrance is equivalent to a specific starting opening, and the 3rd entrance is equivalent to a special starting opening.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (so-called left hitting), the game ball easily flows down the left side region R1a and may enter the first ball entrance 14. There is. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong (so-called right hit), the game ball easily flows down the right side region R2a, and the second ball entrance 15 and the third ball There is a possibility of entering the ball opening 17, the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, and the gate 22. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first route R1, as compared to when it flows down on the second route R2, the second ball entrance 15 and the third ball entrance 17, The possibility of entering the first big winning opening 18, the second big winning opening 20, and the gate 22 is low. On the other hand, when the game ball flows down on the second route R2, it is less likely to enter the first entrance port 14 as compared to when it flows down on the first route R1.

In the following description, among the launch strengths of the game ball, the launch strength at which the game ball is launched so as to flow down on the first route R1 is referred to as the first launch strength, and the game ball is launched at the first launch strength. It may be shown as "left-handed". Further, among the launch strengths of the game balls, the launch strength of the game balls that is launched so as to flow down on the second route R2 is referred to as the second launch strength. May be shown.

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 having different jackpot probabilities, which are the probabilities of winning the jackpot in the special winning lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability change state)”, and the low-probability state is a so-called “non-probability variation state (non-probability change state)”.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first open state and a second open state as game states in which controls regarding opening of the second entrance 15 are different. The second open state is a game state in which the rate of entering the game balls into the second ball inlet 15 is higher than that in the first open state. In addition, in this embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to enter the second ball inlet 15 even in the first open state. That is, in the present embodiment, both the first open state and the second open state are open states in which the game ball can enter the second ball inlet 15. The second open state in this embodiment is a so-called “electric power support state”, and the first open state is a so-called “non-electric power support state”. In the present embodiment, the first open state corresponds to the first ball entry rate state, and the second open state corresponds to the second ball entry rate state.

For example, in the second open state, one or more controls arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below are performed. 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 first open state. The second control is a probability fluctuation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal hit in the normal hit lottery (normal hit probability) with a higher probability than in the first open state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the first variable member 16 in one normal hit game longer than in the first opening state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the first variable member 16 in one normal hit game is set to be larger than that in the first open state, and 1 of the first variable member 16 in the normal hit game is set. It is advisable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time for each time longer than that in the first opened state.

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot patterns. The type of jackpot pattern can also be understood as the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the big hit symbols of the second special symbol each have a plurality of kinds of predetermined big hit symbols. Then, the jackpot symbols of the plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a plurality of types of jackpots at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, all of the 100 types of the first special symbols big hit symbols are classified as big hit symbols ZA. In addition, in the present embodiment, all of the 100 types of the special jackpots of the second special symbols are classified as the jackpot symbols ZB. In the following description, the big hit based on the big hit design ZA is shown as "big hit ZA", and the big hit based on the big hit design ZB is shown as "big hit ZB".

In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of a big hit game. In the present embodiment, the opening time in the big hit game is "10 seconds" in any big hit. In the big hit game, a round game in which the first big winning opening 18 is opened after the lapse of the opening time is played with a predetermined upper limit number as an upper limit. That is, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game, the entry of the game ball into the first special winning opening 18 is allowed. One round game is ended when a first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or a second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. In each round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the big hit game. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses. In the present embodiment, the ending time in the big hit game is "10 seconds" in any big hit.

For each jackpot, the number of round games in the jackpot game (shown as the number of rounds in the figure) is defined. Specifically, in the big hit ZA, "7 times" is set as the number of round games in the big hit game. Further, in the big hit ZB, "10 times" is set as the number of round games in the big hit game. Furthermore, the mode of opening the special winning opening in one round game is defined for each big hit. Specifically, for each of the big hits ZA and the big hits ZB, “25 seconds×1 time” is set as the opening mode of the special winning opening in one round game. That is, in the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB, the upper limit time of one round game is "25 seconds".

In addition, the probability state after the big hit game is defined for each big hit. Specifically, in the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB, a high probability state is defined as a probability state after the big hit game. In this embodiment, when the high probability state is given after the big hit game, until the next big hit game is given, or the end result (fall result) of ending the high probability state in the falling lottery is won. Until it does, a high probability state is given. In the following description, winning the end result in the falling lottery will be simply referred to as “winning the falling lottery”. The fall lottery will be described in detail later.

In addition, in each big hit, the open state after the big hit game is set. Specifically, in the big hit ZA and the big hit ZB, the second open state is defined as the open state after the big hit game. In the present embodiment, when the second open state is given after the big hit game, until the big hit ending condition that the next big hit game is given is satisfied, or the falling lottery is won and the number of operations (the present embodiment The second open state is provided until the falling end condition for ending the special game 100 times) is satisfied. The falling end condition is to win the falling lottery between the time when the special game with the number of times of operation is completed and the special game with the number of times of operation is ended after the special game with the number of times of operation is finished after the special game with the number of times of operation is finished. This is true in the case of winning the falling lottery after the special game of the number of times of operation has ended after being controlled to the second open state. That is, the falling end conditions are that both the winning of the falling lottery after being controlled to the second opening state and the ending of the special game of the number of operations after being controlled to the second opening state are satisfied. Applies at a time.

According to this, when the next big hit game is not awarded after the big hit game, the second open state continues at least until the special game of the number of times of operation ends, and after the special game of the number of times of operation ends. However, the second open state continues until the falling lottery is won. In other words, after the big hit game, if the next big hit game is not given, the second open state continues until the special game for the number of times of operation ends, regardless of whether or not the high probability state continues. Even after the special game of the number of times of operation is over, the second open state continues as long as the high-probability state continues.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with one kind of small hit symbol as a small hit symbol of the special symbol. The type of small hit pattern can be understood as the type of small hit. In the present embodiment, in the winning lottery of the first special symbol, the small hit is not won, while in the winning lottery of the second special symbol, the small hit can be won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol does not include the small hit symbol, while the second special symbol includes the small hit symbol.

In the small hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the small hit game. In the small hit game, an open game in which the second special winning opening 20 is opened is performed after the opening time has elapsed. The open game is ended when a first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. Then, in the small hit game, when the open game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the small hit game. The small hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

In the small hit of this embodiment, “0.8 seconds×2 times” is set as the opening mode of the second special winning opening 20 in the small hit game. Further, in the small hit of the present embodiment, "0.2 seconds" is set as the interval time between opening. That is, in the small hit of the present embodiment, the upper limit time of the open game is "1.8 seconds".

In addition, in the present embodiment, the gaming state does not change between before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the small hit is won in the low probability state, the low probability state is maintained even after the small hit game ends, while when the small hit is won in the high probability state, the small hit game ends. Also has a high probability. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the first open state, the first open state is maintained even after the small hit game is over, while a small hit is won in the second open state. It will be in the second open state even after the end of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, in the second open state, the remaining number of operation times does not change before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect symbol variation game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12, will be described.
The effect symbol fluctuation game is a variable game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12, 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 symbol combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived in the special game, the big hit symbol combination (big hit display result) is also derived in the effect game. Further, when a small hit pattern (small hit display result) is derived in the special game, a symbol combination of small hits (small hit display result) based on the effect pattern is also derived in the effect game. Further, in the special game, when the deviation symbol (defect display result) is derived, also in the effect game, the deficit combination of effects symbols (defect display result) is derived. In the following description, if the special game and the effect game are not particularly distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a “fluctuation game”.

The reach effect can be executed in the effect game of the present embodiment. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect that is performed in the effect game in a state (so-called reach state) in which the same effect symbol is temporarily displayed in a specific row among all the symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the reach effect is an effect that indicates that there is a high expectation that the jackpot game will be awarded after the end of the special game being executed. In the following description, the degree of expectation with which the jackpot display result is derived (the degree of expectation of a big hit) is simply referred to as the “big hit expectation degree”. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the effect game. Therefore, the jackpot expectation in the special game can be grasped as the jackpot expectation in the effect game.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 40 performs various kinds of processing and outputs control information (control command) according to the result of the processing. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 50 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control information input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 50 performs a process for executing a display effect by the effect display device 12, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp LA, and a sound effect by the speaker SP.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
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 determination values and tables used for various determinations and lottery. 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 to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents (variation mode) of the effect game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, and a deviating variation pattern. The main control RAM 40c stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 40a. For example, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and 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 is connected to the first ball entrance sensor SE1, the second ball entrance sensor SE2, the third ball entrance sensor SE3, the first count sensor SE4, the second count sensor SE5, and the gate sensor SE6. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU40a, information display device 13 (first special symbol display unit 13a, second special symbol display unit 13b, first special hold display unit 13c, second special hold display unit 13d, ordinary symbol display unit 13e, ordinary hold It is connected to the display unit 13f). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 40a is connected to the first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub control CPU 50a, a sub control ROM 50b, and a sub control RAM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a executes processing related to effects by executing the sub-control program.

The sub-control ROM 50b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lottery. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, voice effect data used for voice effect, and movable body effect data used for movable body effect to operate a movable body (not shown). is doing. The sub-control RAM 50c stores various information that is rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub control RAM 50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by the random number generation processing by the sub control CPU 50a. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and can generate a hardware random number.

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

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as an interrupt process to be performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control information (command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 50 by the information output process executed as the interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a, the first ball entering process for entering the game ball into the first ball inlet 14 and the second ball for entering the game ball into the second ball inlet 15. The process and the third ball entry process relating to the entry of the game ball into the third ball entry port 17 are executed.

First, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a executes a first ball entry process. In the first ball entry processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first ball entry port 14 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first ball entry sensor SE1 has been input ( Hereinafter, referred to as the first input determination). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first ball entering process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). (Hereinafter, referred to as the first hold determination). When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first ball entry process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 to display the updated first special pending number. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number.

When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires the 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. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution thereof is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. Note that, for example, random numbers are random numbers used for special winning lottery, big hit symbol random numbers used for determining big hit symbols, falling random numbers used for falling lottery, fluctuation pattern determining random numbers used for determining fluctuation patterns, and ordinary hitting ordinary Such as a random number per hit. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the first ball entry process.

When the first ball entry process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a second ball entry process. In the second ball entry process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second ball entry port 15 based on whether or not a detection signal from the second ball entry sensor SE2 has been input ( Hereinafter, this is referred to as the second input determination). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second ball entering process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). (Hereinafter, referred to as a second hold determination). When the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second ball entry process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 to display the updated second special hold number. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number.

When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires the 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. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. 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 thereof is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number information for the special game in the special symbol input process, the value of the winning random number in the acquired random number information is a random number that will be won in a big hit in a special winning lottery described later. Determine whether or not. That is, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied, and before the start of the second special game in which the holding condition is satisfied, the second special game is a big hit in the second special game. It is pre-determined whether there is any. Further, when the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number information for the special game in the special symbol input process, whether or not the value of the falling random number in the acquired random number information is a random number that will win the falling lottery described later. judge. That is, when the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to win the falling lottery before the start of the second special game for which the holding condition is satisfied. It is determined in advance whether it is a game. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a pre-determination command) capable of specifying the result of the pre-determination in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second ball entry process.

When the second ball entry process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a third ball entry process. In the third ball entry process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the third ball entry port 17 based on whether or not a detection signal from the third ball entry sensor SE3 has been input ( Hereinafter, this is referred to as the third input determination). When the determination result of the third input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the third ball entry process and the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the third input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special suspension number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, referred to as the third suspension determination). Shown). When the determination result of the third hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the third ball entry process and the special symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the third hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number, as in the case where the determination result of the second hold determination in the second ball entering process is affirmative. The information display device 13 is controlled to display the updated second special hold number and the second hold number command is stored in the output buffer. Furthermore, when the determination result of the third hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a generates the same in the main control board 40 as when the determination result of the second hold determination in the second ball entering process is affirmative. The random number is acquired, and random number information based on the acquired random number is stored in the main control RAM 40c as random number information for the second special game. When the determination result of the third hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game in which the hold condition is satisfied, as in the case where the determination result of the second hold determination in the second ball entering process is affirmative. It is pre-determined whether or not it is the second special game that is a big hit, and whether or not it is the second special game that wins the falling lottery. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a preliminary judgment command capable of specifying the result of the preliminary judgment in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the third ball entry process and the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game execution condition is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes a positive determination when the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) is not in progress and is not in the waiting state for starting the big hit game, while in the winning game or in the waiting state for starting the big hit game. If it is in the middle, a negative decision is made. The details of the waiting state for starting the big hit game will be described later. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a makes a first in-execution determination as to whether the first special game is being executed. When it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special reserved number is 1 or more, the main control CPU40a executes the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game.

Further, when it is determined that the first special game is being executed in the first execution determination, the first special reservation number is not 1 or more (the first special reservation number is 0 (zero)), and When the 1 special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special game is being executed, which is the second execution status. When it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the second special reserved number is 1 or more, the main control CPU40a executes the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. On the other hand, when it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, and when the second special suspension number is not 1 or more (the second special suspension number is 0 (zero)), the main The control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

In the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a first reserved number command capable of specifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads 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 first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a performs various kinds of lottery based on the read random number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a refers to the information (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag) capable of specifying the probability state stored in the main control RAM 40c, and determines whether the probability state is the high probability state. Then, in the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special winning lottery after performing the falling lottery. On the other hand, when it is not in the high probability state (in the low probability state), the main control CPU 40a performs the first special winning lottery without performing the falling lottery.

First, the fall lottery (fall determination) will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs a fall lottery as to whether or not the end result is won based on the value of the fall random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform the falling lottery depending on whether the value of the falling random number and the falling judgment value match. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform the falling lottery depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the falling random number and the falling judgment value exceeds a predetermined value. Then, when the falling lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of identifying the low probability state in the probability state flag and updates the probability state flag. As a result, the high-probability state ends and the low-probability state is controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, when controlling to the high probability state, controls to the low probability state triggered by winning the falling lottery. In the present embodiment, the falling lottery corresponds to the ending lottery.

Next, the first special winning lottery (hit determination of the first special symbol) will be described. As the first special winning lottery, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery (big hit determination) whether or not to win the big hit, and a small hit lottery (small hit determination) whether or not to win the small hit. Do not do. That is, in the present embodiment, the first special winning lottery does not win the small hit. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first special winning lottery includes the big winning lottery but does not include the small winning lottery.

The main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using different big hit determination values depending on the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery so that the probability of winning the jackpot is higher in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform the big hit lottery depending on whether or not the value of the hit random number and the big hit determination value match. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning the big jackpot in the high-probability state, the number of jackpot determination values may be increased as compared with the low-probability state. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform the big hit lottery depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random hit number and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the probability of winning the big hit in the high probability state, the big hit determination value may be set to a large value or the predetermined value may be set to a small value as compared with the low probability state.

When the big hit is won in the first special win lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol to be derived in the first special game by lottery using the value of the big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. The determination of the jackpot pattern corresponds to the determination of the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determining random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won in the first special winning lottery (in the case of losing), the main control CPU 40a determines the missing symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determining random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start processing.

Further, in the second special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a performs various kinds of lottery based on the read random number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a refers to the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, and determines whether it is in the high probability state. Then, in the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special winning lottery after performing the falling lottery. On the other hand, when it is not in the high probability state (in the low probability state), the main control CPU 40a performs the second special winning lottery without performing the falling lottery. Since the falling lottery in the second special symbol start process is the same as the falling lottery in the first special symbol start process described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

As the second special winning lottery, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery whether or not to win the big hit and a small win lottery whether or not to win the small hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special winning lottery includes a big winning lottery and a small winning lottery.

The main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using different big hit determination values depending on the current probability state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery so that the probability of winning the jackpot is higher in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. When the big hit is won in the second special winning lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol to be derived in the second special game by lottery using the value of the big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determining random number that can be specified from the random number information.

When the big hit is not won in the second special winning lottery, the main control CPU 40a performs the small winning lottery based on the read random number information. The main control CPU 40a performs a small hit lottery based on the value of the hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform the small hit lottery depending on whether or not the value of the random hit number and the small hit determination value match. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform the small hit lottery depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random hit number and the small hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the small hit in the second special winning lottery is higher than the probability of winning the big hit in the second special winning lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the small hit in the second special winning lottery is higher than the probability of being out of the second special winning lottery (the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed by inserting the game balls into the second entrance 15 or the third entrance 17, most of them are small hits and the small hit game is performed. It is given, and there are few chances that it is out of sync and that it is a big hit.

When the small hit is won in the second special winning lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol to be derived in the second special game. In addition, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determination random number that can be specified from the random number information. On the other hand, when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the second special winning lottery (in the case of losing), the main control CPU 40a determines the missing symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier variation pattern by lottery using the value of the variation pattern determining random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the special game is started. Further, with the start of the special game, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command) capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol starting process in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command can also be grasped as control information indicating the start of the special game. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a fall designation command) capable of specifying the result of the fall lottery executed in the special symbol start process in the output buffer along with the start of the special game. Then, the main control CPU 40a measures the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol starting process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. At this time, the main control CPU 40a, when deriving the big hit symbol in the first special game, if the second special game is being executed, regardless of the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the second special game. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive the outlier pattern. Similarly, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit symbol is derived in the second special game, if the first special game is being executed, in the first special game, regardless of the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive the outlier pattern. That is, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, when the main control CPU 40a derives the jackpot symbol in the other special game, in the one special game, The information display device 13 is controlled so as to derive the deviating symbol regardless of the special symbol determined in the special symbol starting process.

Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a game end command for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol in the output buffer when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses. By the control as described above, the main control CPU 40a performs control so as to execute the special game over the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern determined by the special symbol start processing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the small hitting lottery in the first special symbol starting process, but performs the small hitting lottery in the second special symbol starting process. Therefore, in the second special winning lottery of the present embodiment, the probability of winning the small win is higher than in the first special winning lottery.

Further, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, sets the big hit game start waiting state, and the control information (hereinafter referred to as the start wait command) that can specify that it is the big hit game start waiting state. Store in output buffer. The big hit game start waiting state is a state in which the big hit game can be started by passing a game ball through the gate 22. In other words, the waiting state for the big hit game is a state in which the big hit game has not been started yet, and is a state in which the big hit game can be started. That is, the start waiting state of the big hit game can be said to be a state in which the start of the big hit game is stagnant and a state in which stagnant control is performed with respect to the start of the big hit game.

By the special symbol start processing as described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU40a, the game ball has entered the first ball entrance 14, the second ball entrance 15, or the third ball entrance 17 A special winning lottery will be conducted as a condition. In particular, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special winning lottery on condition that the game ball has entered the first ball entrance 14. In addition, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special winning lottery on condition that the game ball has entered the second entrance 3 or the third entrance 17. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a special winning lottery in the special symbol start process, thereby realizing a special lottery means.

Here, the manner of determining the variation pattern (determination condition) in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines any variation pattern from the variation pattern group including one or more variation patterns when determining the variation pattern in the special symbol start processing. To do. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of fluctuation pattern groups. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines any variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group corresponding to the current game state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern according to any one of a plurality of types of determination modes. In the following description, the gaming state when the probability is low and the first opening state is shown as "first low certainty state", and the gaming state when the probability is low and the second opening state is "second low". “Probable state”. Further, in the following description, the gaming state when the high probability state and the first open state are shown as “first highly accurate state”, and the gaming state when the high probability state and the second open state are “first” 2 Highly accurate state”. In the present embodiment, the first low certainty state corresponds to the normal gaming state.

For example, the main control CPU 40a determines any one of the fluctuation patterns included in the first fluctuation pattern group in the first low certainty state. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines any one of the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group in the second low certainty state. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines any one of the fluctuation patterns included in the third fluctuation pattern group in the first highly accurate state. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines any one of the fluctuation patterns included in the second fluctuation pattern group in the second high accuracy state, as in the second low accuracy state. To do.

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

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first variation pattern group includes a variation pattern that defines a predetermined variation time (for example, 10 minutes) as the variation pattern of the second special game, while the predetermined variation The fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time shorter than the time is not included. On the other hand, the second variation pattern group and the third variation pattern group include a variation pattern that defines a variation time shorter than the predetermined variation time as the variation pattern of the second special game, while the predetermined variation The fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time longer than the time is not included. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first low certainty state, while the variation time of the second special game becomes the predetermined variation time, the second low certainty state, the first high certainty state, and the second high certainty state. In any of the states, the variation time of the second special game is less than the predetermined variation time.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal is input from the first ball entrance sensor SE1, the main control CPU 40a controls to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Similarly, when the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from each of the second ball sensor SE2, the third ball sensor SE3, the first count sensor SE4, and the second count sensor SE5, the main control CPU 40a is set to each sensor. Control so that a certain number of game balls are paid out. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the detection signal is input from each sensor of the first count sensor SE4 and the second count sensor SE5 is the first entrance sensor SE1, the second entrance sensor SE2, and The number is greater than the number of prize balls to be paid out when a detection signal is input from each sensor of the third ball entrance sensor SE3.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes a big hit process when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 in a waiting state for a big hit game. In the big hit process, the main control CPU40a performs a control to start the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit is won in the special hit lottery, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the big hit game is in a waiting state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the big hit is won in the special hit lottery, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game.

In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a first stores 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 starts the round game by controlling to open the first special winning opening 18 in the opening mode defined for the big hit symbol (type of big hit). Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the round game by controlling to close the first special winning opening 18 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores 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 stores in the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the small hitting process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes the small hitting process when the special game of the small hitting is finished. In the small hitting process, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a small hitting game. That is, when the small hit is won in the special winning lottery, the main control CPU 40a gives the small hit game after the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, when the special game for small hits is finished, the main control CPU 40a performs a small hit process regardless of whether a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6.

In the small hitting process, the main control CPU 40a first stores information (hereinafter referred to as a small hitting opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a, when the opening time has elapsed, by controlling the third actuator A3 to open the second big winning opening 20 in the opening mode defined in the small hit symbol (type of small hit), the opening game To start. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter referred to as an open game command) that can specify the start of the open game in the output buffer when the open game is started. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the opening game by controlling to close the second special winning opening 20 when the first opening game ending condition or the second opening game ending condition is satisfied. When the opening game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time. The main control CPU 40a ends the small hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, processing relating to the game state performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When starting the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state to the first low certainty state (low probability state and first open state). Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the first low probability state. Further, the main control CPU40a, when winning the big hit, specifies the gaming state to be controlled after the end of the big hit game according to the big hit symbol (type of big hit). Then, the main control CPU 40a controls to the specified game state with the end of the big hit game.

The main control RAM 40c stores information capable of specifying the gaming state. The information that can identify the game state stored in the main control RAM 40c includes the above-mentioned probability state flag and an open state flag that can identify which of the first open state and the second open state is the open state. There is.

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the low probability state in the probability state flag and outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability command) capable of specifying the low probability state. Store in buffer. Further, when controlling to a high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state in the probability state flag and controls information capable of specifying the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability command). Is stored in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the first open state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the first open state in the open state flag and controls information that can specify the first open state (hereinafter referred to as the first open state). Command)) to the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the second open state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the second open state in the open state flag, and at the same time, control information (hereinafter referred to as the second open state) capable of specifying the second open state. Command)) to the output buffer.

When controlling the second open state, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of operations corresponding to the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of controlling the second open state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores information capable of specifying the number of operations (hereinafter, referred to as an operation number command) in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times of operation stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times of operation becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times of operation becomes 0. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining operation number stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the second special game is executed, while the first special game is executed. In this case, the remaining number of operation may be controlled not to be subtracted.

Further, the main control CPU 40a does not change the game state even when the small hit is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the same gaming state before the start of the small hit game and after the end of the small hit game. Then, the main control CPU 40a does not update the number of operations even when the small hit is won.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes the above-mentioned processing relating to the game state, thereby realizing a state control means for controlling the game state. Then, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can control to any probability state among a plurality of probability states including a low probability state and a high probability state by executing the processing relating to the game state described above. In addition, it is possible to control to any open state among a plurality of open states including the first open state and the second open state.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 22 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE6. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 22, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 22, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. If 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. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying 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. 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. Note that, for example, the random number is an ordinary hit random number used in an ordinary hit lottery (ordinary hit determination). 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.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when the normal hit game is not in progress and is not in the normal game, while making a negative decision when it is in the normal win game or in the normal game. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normally reserved is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of ordinary reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c to update it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 13 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores an ordinary hold number command capable of specifying the updated ordinary hold number in the output buffer.

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 first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal win lottery (normal win determination) based on the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, by performing the normal hit lottery in the normal symbol start processing, the normal hit lottery means for performing the normal hit lottery on condition that the game ball enters (passes through) the gate 22. Will be realized.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a performs the normal win lottery based on the value of the normal hit random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. . At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs the normal win lottery using different normal win determination values depending on the current open state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs the normal win lottery so that the normal win probability is higher in the second open state than in the first open state. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform the normal win lottery depending on whether or not the value of the random number for normal hit and the judgment value for normal hit match. In this case, in order to increase the normal hit probability in the second open state, the number of normal hit determination values may be increased as compared with the first open state. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform the normal win lottery depending on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number for normal hit and the judgment value for normal hit exceeds a predetermined value. In this case, in order to increase the normal hit probability in the second open state, the normal hit determination value may be set to a larger value or the predetermined value may be set to a smaller value as compared with the first open state. When the normal win is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal win symbol to be derived in the normal game.

Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game in the normal symbol start processing. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of variation time for the normal game. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines any one of a plurality of types of variation times as the variation time of the normal game. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the ordinary game includes a first ordinary variation time, a second ordinary variation time longer than the first ordinary variation time, and a third ordinary variation time longer than the second ordinary variation time. There is. For example, in this embodiment, the first normal fluctuation time is 0.2 seconds, the second normal fluctuation time is 0.3 seconds, and the third normal fluctuation time is 3 minutes. In the following description, the normal game when the third normal fluctuation time is determined may be referred to as a “long fluctuation normal game”. In the present embodiment, the third normal fluctuation time corresponds to the specific fluctuation time.

Here, the control of the main control CPU 40a when determining the variation time of the normal game will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time so that the average variation time of the normal game is varied according to the current open state. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game so that the average variation time of the normal game is shorter in the second open state than in the first open state.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when in the first open state, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game by lottery using a predetermined random number. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game by a two-stage lottery including a first decision lottery and a second decision lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first open state, the variation time of the normal game is determined by the lottery in a plurality of stages. The first determination lottery is a lottery that determines the determination ratio of the variation time of the normal game in the second determination lottery. The second decision lottery is a lottery in which the variation time of the normal game is decided at the decision rate decided by the first decision lottery. In the first determination lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines any one of the first determination percentage and the second determination percentage as the determination percentage in the second determination lottery. When the first determined ratio is determined, the main control CPU 40a determines the second ordinary variation time as the variation time of the ordinary game in the second determination lottery, while the first ordinary variation time and the third ordinary variation time are determined. Do not decide. When the second determination ratio is determined, the main control CPU 40a determines either the second normal variation time or the third normal variation time as the variation time of the normal game in the second determination lottery, while the first normal variation. Do not decide the time. In addition, when determining the first determination percentage in the first determination lottery, the main control CPU 40a may determine the second ordinary variation time as the variation time of the ordinary game without performing the second determination lottery. As a result, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal game may be the third variation time in the first open state, and the variation of the normal game may be in the first open state. The time may not be the third normal fluctuation time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the first normal fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the normal game when in the second open state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines the first normal fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the normal game in the lottery using a predetermined random number. That is, in the present embodiment, in the second open state, the variation time of the normal game is determined by the one-stage lottery. In the second open state, the main control CPU 40a may determine the first normal change time as the change time of the normal game without performing the lottery using a predetermined random number. As a result, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal game does not become the third variation time of the normal game in the second open state. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

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 fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start processing elapses, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start processing is derived, and the information display device Control 13. Further, the main control CPU 40a, along with the start of the normal game, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game start command) that can specify the type of the determined normal symbol and the determined variation time of the normal game. Is stored in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the normal game start command can also be grasped as control information indicating the start of the normal game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information indicating the end of the normal game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game end command) in the output buffer when the normal game is ended.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes a normal hit process when the normal hit normal game ends. In the normal hit process, the main control CPU 40a starts the control for giving the normal hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the normal win is won in the normal win, the normal win game is awarded after the end of the normal game. In the normal hit process, the main control CPU 40a gives the normal hit game by controlling the first actuator A1 to open the second entrance 15. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the first variable member 16 to the open state in the normal hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 40a controls so that the opening mode of the second entrance 15 is changed according to the current opening state. For example, the main control CPU 40a controls the opening time of the second entrance 15 to be longer in the second opening state than in the first opening state.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a is in the first open state, the main control CPU 40a controls the second ball entrance 15 to be opened once in the normal hit game, while being in the second open state. In this case, in the normal hit game, the second entrance 15 is controlled to be opened three times. In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the second entrance port 15 to be opened with an upper limit of 0.5 seconds per one opening in the first opening state, while the second opening state is controlled. When it is in the open state, it is controlled to open the second entrance 15 with an upper limit of 1.8 seconds per opening. When the main control CPU 40a is in the second open state, when opening the second entrance 15 a plurality of times in the normal hit game, after one opening is completed, the main control CPU 40a has an interval time of 0.4 seconds. Control is performed so that the second opening 15 is closed and the next opening is performed.

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

When the low-probability command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can specify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag, while when the high-probability command is input, it sets a value that can identify the high-probability state as a sub-value. Set to the probability state flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value capable of specifying the first open state in the sub-open state flag when the first open command is input, while it sets the second open state when the second open command is input. The identifiable value is set in the sub open state flag. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current game state.

When the operation count command is input, the sub control CPU 50a causes the sub control RAM 50c to store the operation count that can be specified from the operation count command. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the sub-control RAM 50c each time the variation pattern designation command is input. Thereby, the sub control CPU 50a can specify the remaining number of operations. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of actuations stored in the sub-control RAM 50c every time the variation pattern designating command for the second special game is input, while the first control When the variation pattern designation command for the special game is input, the remaining number of operation times may be controlled not to be subtracted.

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

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production display device 12 so as to variably display the production symbols. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the effect game. It can be said that the variation pattern designation command is control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 50a uses at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that, for example, an effect such as a jackpot notification effect is executed based on the change pattern that can be specified from the change pattern designation command. Control one. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display content of the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game and derive the symbol combination based on the effect symbols upon the input of the game end command. The sub-control CPU 50a measures the variation time specified by the variation pattern designated by the input of the variation pattern designation command, and terminates the effect game when the variation time elapses. May be. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the hit state process performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the opening command, the sub-control RAM 50c sets a hit state flag with a value capable of specifying that a big hit game is being performed. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value capable of specifying that the big hit game is not in progress. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a small hit opening command, it sets a hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to a value capable of specifying that a small hit game is being played. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the variation pattern designating command after inputting the small hit opening command, it sets the hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 50c to a value capable of specifying that the small hit game is not in progress. The sub-control CPU 50a refers to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c to determine whether it is a big hit game, a small hit game, or a hit game (a big hit game and a small hit game. Can be specified). The sub-control CPU 50a may be configured to set a value capable of specifying that the game is in the big waiting game start waiting state in the hit state flag when the start waiting command is input. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify whether or not the big-hit game is waiting to start by referring to the hit state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c.

Next, the hit effect process performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the start waiting command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls at least one of the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the start waiting effect is executed. The start waiting effect is executed with an effect content that prompts the player to enter the game ball into the gate 22. Specifically, the start waiting effect is executed with an effect content that prompts the player to hit the right side. In this way, the start waiting effect is executed with the effect contents that prompt the start of the big hit game.

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

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

Next, the preliminary determination command input process performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the pre-determination command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a stores it in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 50c so that the order of the input pre-determination commands can be specified. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a stores the input pre-determination command and the special pending number when the pre-determination command is input in association with each other. As a result, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify which special game of the pending special games corresponds to the special determination command that is input. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so that the pre-determination command corresponding to the finished special game is erased each time the special game is finished.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a mode effect that is performed by executing any one of a plurality of effect modes. In the present embodiment, executing the effect mode means, for example, determining whether or not the game effect can be executed and the effect mode under the determination condition in the predetermined effect mode, and an image corresponding to the predetermined effect mode on the effect display device 12. It is to display it on the background of the design. The plurality of types of effect modes in the present embodiment include, for example, a normal mode for staying in the first low-accuracy state, a first specific mode for staying in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, and a first high-accuracy mode. There is a second specific mode of staying in a state.

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

Here, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the change of the ball with respect to the playing time in each playing state will be described. In addition, here, a change in the ball held with respect to the game time when the big hit game is not awarded and the big hit game is not explained.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the second special winning opening 20 is opened when the small hit game is awarded. When a game ball enters the second big winning opening 20 in the small hit game, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. However, in the present embodiment, in the flow-down passage 26 in which the second special winning opening 20 is provided, the second winning opening 15 is provided upstream of the second special winning opening 20. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the small hit game is given and the second big winning opening 20 is opened, the game ball is substantially played when the second ball entrance 15 is opened. It is impossible or difficult to enter the second big winning opening 20. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the second ball entrance 15 is not open, the small hit game is given and the second big winning opening 20 is opened, so that the prize balls are paid out by the small hit game. Opportunity will arise. In the present embodiment, during the period when the second big winning opening 20 is open in the small hit game, and the second ball opening 15 is not opened, the game ball is the second big winning opening. In other words, it can be translated into a period during which the player can enter 20. In the present embodiment, a longer period in which the game balls can enter the second big winning opening 20 corresponds to an increase in the chances of the prize balls being paid out by the small hit game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball can be inserted into the second ball entrance 15 and the third ball entrance 17 in both the first open state and the second open state. Then, in the second special winning lottery, a small hit is won with a higher probability than a failure. In other words, in the present embodiment, if a game ball is thrown into the second ball entrance 15 or the third ball entrance 17, even if it is not a big hit, it is a small hit with a high probability. Then, in the present embodiment, by hitting right to shoot the game ball to the right side region R2a, it is possible to enter the second entrance 15 and the third entrance 17, so that the small hitting game The two major winning openings 20 can be opened.

Here, in the case of the first low-accuracy state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game, as compared with the time of each of the game states of the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state. Becomes longer. Specifically, the average variation time of the second special game in the second open state is the first time which is longer than the second time and the third time. Therefore, in the first low certainty state, the second low certainty state and the second high certainty state in which the average variation time of the second special game is the second time, and the average variation time of the second special game is the third Even when the second special game is executed, compared to the first high-accuracy state, which is time, the time until the second big winning opening 20 is opened by actually being awarded the small hit game becomes longer. That is, in the first low-accuracy state, a small hit given per predetermined unit time, as compared with the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state in each gaming state. The number of games is reduced. Specifically, in the first low certainty state, the second special winning opening 20 is finally opened after about 10 minutes have elapsed since the execution of the second special game. Therefore, in the case of the first low probability state, a period in which the game balls can enter the second special winning opening 20 occurs at intervals of at least once every 10 minutes.

Further, in the second low certainty state, the average variation time of the second special game becomes shorter than in the first low certainty state. Similarly, in the second high-accuracy state, the average fluctuation time of the second special game becomes shorter than in the first low-accuracy state. That is, in the second open state, the average variation time of the second special game becomes shorter than in the first low certainty state. Specifically, the average variation time of the second special game in the second open state is the second time. Therefore, in the second open state, when the second special game is executed, the small hit game is given and the second big winning opening 20 is opened, as compared with the case of the first low certainty state. It takes less time.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, in the second open state, the shortest time that can be determined as the variation time of the second special game is 2 seconds, so the execution of the second special game is started. Then, after a minimum of 2 seconds, the small hit game is awarded and the second special winning opening 20 is opened. However, in the case of the second opening state, the second entrance 15 is opened per predetermined unit time as compared with the case of the first opening state (first low certainty state, first high certainty state). It takes a long time. Specifically, as described above, in the case of the second open state, the normal hit game is awarded after the elapse of the first normal fluctuation time (0.2 seconds in this embodiment) from the start of the normal game. In the normal hit game, the opening of the second entrance 15 with the upper limit of 1.8 seconds is performed three times with an interval time of 0.4 seconds. Therefore, in the second open state, as compared with the case of the first open state, the period during which the second big winning opening 20 is opened in the small hit game, and the second entrance 15 is opened. It is easy to overlap with the period. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball is the second during the period when the second big winning opening 20 is open in the small hit game and the second ball entrance 15 is not opened. This corresponds to the period during which the special winning opening 20 can be entered. Therefore, the second open state is a game state in which the number of times the small hit game is awarded per a predetermined unit time increases, but a period in which the game ball can enter the second special winning opening 20 does not easily occur. Can be said.

On the other hand, in the first high-accuracy state, the average variation time of the second special game is shorter than that in the first low-accuracy state. Specifically, the average fluctuation time of the second special game in the first highly accurate state is the third time. Therefore, in the case of the first high-accuracy state, when the second special game is executed, the first low-accuracy state, the second low-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state are compared with the respective game states. Then, the time until the second big winning opening 20 is opened after the small hit game is given is shortened.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the shortest time that can be determined as the variation time of the second special game is 1.5 seconds in the first highly accurate state, After the execution of the second special game is started, a small hit game is provided and the second special winning opening 20 is opened at the shortest 1.5 seconds after the execution. Then, in the first highly accurate state, the time during which the second entrance 15 is opened per predetermined unit time is shorter than that in the second open state. Specifically, as described above, in the case of the first high-accuracy state, the second normal variation time (0.3 seconds in the present embodiment) or the third normal variation time ( In the present embodiment, a normal hit game is given after the elapse of 3 minutes, and in the normal hit game, the second entrance 15 is opened once with an upper limit of 0.5 seconds. For this reason, in the case of the first high-accuracy state, as compared with the case of the second open state, the period during which the second big winning opening 20 is opened in the small hit game, and the second entry opening 15 is opened. It is hard to overlap with the period of time. Therefore, the first high-accuracy state, the number of times the small hit game is given per predetermined unit time increases, and the game state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second special winning opening 20 is likely to occur. You can say that.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the case of the first high-accuracy state, when the second normal variation time (0.3 seconds) is determined as the variation time of the normal game, the second special game The normal game ends in a time shorter than the shortest time (1.5 seconds), and the normal hit game is given. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7C, in the case of the first high-accuracy state, when the third normal fluctuation time (3 minutes) is determined as the fluctuation time of the normal game, the shortest time of the second special game. The normal game is executed for a time longer than the time. In particular, in the present embodiment, the third normal fluctuation time is a fluctuation time of a length that allows the second special game to be executed a plurality of times during the execution of the normal game. That is, when the third normal change time is determined as the change time of the normal game, the second entrance 15 is not opened for a time longer than the second special game is executed a plurality of times. Therefore, in the case of the first high-accuracy state, when the third normal variation time is determined as the variation time of the normal game, compared to when the second normal variation time is determined, the second in the small hit game. It is difficult for the period when the special winning opening 20 is opened and the period when the second winning opening 15 is opened to overlap each other. Therefore, even in the same first high-accuracy state, the period during which the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time is being executed is compared with the period during which the normal game with the second normal fluctuation time is being executed. In the small hitting game, the period during which the second special winning opening 20 is opened and the period during which the second winning opening 15 is opened are difficult to overlap, and the gaming ball can enter the second special winning opening 20. Is likely to occur.

As described above, in the first high-accuracy state, compared to the first low-accuracy state, a period in which the game ball can enter the second special winning opening 20 is likely to occur, so that the award is achieved by the small hit game. It can be said that this is a gaming state in which the chances of the balls being paid out increase. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state corresponds to a special game state in which the chances of paying out a prize ball by the small hit game are increased as compared to the first low-accuracy state (normal game state). In addition, the first high-accuracy state, compared to the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, the game ball is likely to enter the second special winning opening 20, the period during which it can easily occur, so a small hit It can be said that this is a gaming state in which the chances of paying out prize balls are increased by the game. In the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state can be grasped as one of the gaming states when the high-probability state is high. That is, it can be said that the game state when the high probability state includes the special game state. In addition, in the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state can be grasped as one of the gaming states when the first open state is set. That is, it can be said that the game state when in the first open state includes the special game state.

Further, in the present embodiment, even in the same first highly accurate state, when the third normal variation time is determined as the variation time of the normal game, the second ordinary variation time is determined as the variation time of the normal game. Compared with the time when it is determined, a period in which the game balls can enter the second big winning opening 20 is likely to occur, so that the chances of the prize balls being paid out by the small hit game are further increased. That is, in the case of the first high-accuracy state, the period during which the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time is being executed is smaller than the period during which the normal game with the second normal fluctuation time is being executed, and the small hit game is executed. It can be said that this is a period during which the chances of winning prize balls are further increased. In the present embodiment, the period during which the normal game having the first high-accuracy state and the second normal variation time is being executed corresponds to the first special gaming state, is the first high-precision state, and is the third normal variation. The period during which the normal game of time is executed corresponds to the second special gaming state. In other words, the first high-accuracy state has a first special game state and a second special game state in which the chance of winning a prize ball by a small hit game is further increased as compared with the first special game state. It can be said that it is included.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, in the first low certainty state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls launched) is the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. Exceed the number. In other words, in the first low accuracy state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses. Further, in the present embodiment, when hitting right, the game ball does not enter the first entrance port 14. Therefore, when right-handed in the first low-accuracy state, the first special game is not executed and the variation time of the second special game becomes long. Thus, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that it is a preferable situation to hit left when the first low certainty state.

Further, in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls launched) is the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. Surpass. In other words, in the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state, the number of balls held decreases as the game time elapses. However, in the present embodiment, when the player hits the right ball in the second low-accuracy state and when the player hits the right ball in the second high-accuracy state, the first special game is not executed, but the game ball is inserted into the second ball entrance 15. Since it is easy to make a ball and the average variation time of the second special game is short, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time can be increased as compared to when left-handed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the second low certainty state and the second high certainty state, it is a preferable situation to make a right hit.

Then, in the first high-accuracy state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls launched) is less than the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. In other words, in the first high-accuracy state, the number of balls held increases as the game time elapses. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first high-accuracy state is controlled, if the player hits right, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by the small hit game even if the big hit game is not given. In other words, when the first high-accuracy state is controlled, the number of times the small hit game is awarded per unit time is larger than when the first low-accuracy state is controlled. , It is possible to increase the number of balls. In the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state can be said to be a game state in which the number of balls to be held can be increased by winning the prize ball by the small hit game.

Hereinafter, the mode of transition of the game state and the effect mode in the present embodiment and the operation thereof will be described in detail.
First, with reference to FIG. 9A, a game mode and a mode of effect mode transition in the case of winning the falling lottery after the jackpot game is over and before 100 special games are executed will be described. The main control CPU 40a controls the second high-accuracy state with the end of the big hit game, regardless of whether the big hit ZA or the big hit ZB is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the high probability state and the second open state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores 100 operations in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, since the game state is the second highly accurate state, the sub control CPU 50a controls to execute the first specific mode as the effect mode. After that, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the high-probability state triggered by winning the falling lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 40a continues to control to the second open state because the remaining number of operation times is not 0 (zero). That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the second high certainty state to the second low certainty state. Then, since the gaming state is the second low certainty state, the sub control CPU 50a controls so as to continuously execute the first specific mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won before the special game of the number of operations (100 times) is executed after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state is changed from the second high-accuracy state to the first high-precision state. (2) While shifting to the low accuracy state, control is performed such that the first specific mode is continuously executed without changing the effect mode. After that, when the remaining number of operation times becomes 0 (zero), the main control CPU 40a ends the second open state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the second low certainty state to the first low certainty state. Then, since the game state is the first low certainty state, the sub control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9( b ), a game mode and a mode of effect mode transition when the falling lottery is won after the special jackpot game is over and 100 special games are executed will be described. The main control CPU 40a controls the second high-accuracy state at the end of the big hit game, and stores 100 as the number of operations in the main control RAM 40c regardless of whether the big hit ZA or the big hit ZB is won. .. At this time, since the game state is the second highly accurate state, the sub control CPU 50a controls to execute the first specific mode as the effect mode. Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations each time the special game is executed. After that, when the number of special games executed after the jackpot game is finished reaches 100 times (number of times of operation), the number end condition for ending the special game of the number of times of operation is satisfied. 2 Control to end the open state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not end the high-probability state because it has not won the falling lottery. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state from the second highly accurate state to the first highly accurate state. Then, since the gaming state is the first high-accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the second specific mode as the effect mode. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the high-probability state triggered by winning the falling lottery. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state from the first high certainty state to the first low certainty state. Then, since the game state is the first low certainty state, the sub control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal mode as the effect mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the second high-accuracy state after the end of the big hit game, 100 times (the number of times of operation) of the special game are executed without winning the big hit and without winning the falling lottery. There is a case in which the control is performed in the first high-accuracy state when triggered.

Hereinafter, an example of effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment provides, as one of the effects, a special zone effect for notifying that the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is being executed in the first highly accurate state. It is feasible.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the special zone effect includes a start effect indicating the start of the special zone effect. In the start effect, an image imitating the character string of “special zone start” is displayed on the effect display device 12.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10B, the special zone effect includes an in-execution effect indicating that the special zone effect is being executed. In the effect during execution, an image imitating a character string of “special zone” is displayed on the effect display device 12. Further, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the special zone effect, as a notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls to be paid out during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time that triggered the execution of the special zone effect. The prize ball number notification effect is executed. In the prize ball number notification effect, the effect display device 12 displays a prize ball number notification image indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out during the execution of the normal game for the third normal variation time that has triggered the execution of the special zone effect. .. In the present embodiment, the prize ball number notification image is an image imitating a character string of “XX ball acquisition!”.

In the prize ball number notification production of the present embodiment, a game ball enters the second big winning opening 20 in the small hit game during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time that has triggered the execution of the special zone effect. As a result, the number of prize balls to be paid out is notified. In addition, the number of prize balls notified by the prize ball number notification production is not limited to the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the second big winning opening 20 in the small hit game, and the first prize in the big hit game. It may include the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game balls enter the special winning opening 18. Similarly, the number of award balls informed by the award ball number informing effect is paid out when the game balls enter the first ball entrance 14, the second ball entrance 15, and the third ball entrance 17. It may include the number of prize balls, or may include the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball enters the general winning opening. Further, the number of prize balls notified by the prize ball notification effect may be the number of prize balls paid out in a part of the period during which the normal game of the third normal variation time is being executed. For example, it may be the number of prize balls to be paid out during the period during which the special zone effect is being executed during the execution of the normal game for the third normal variation time, or during the period during which the special zone effect is being executed. In particular, it may be the number of prize balls to be paid out during the period in which the effect during execution is being executed. In the present embodiment, the “number of prize balls to be paid out” is intended to mean the total number of prize balls for which the payout condition is satisfied, and the prize which is not paid out for some reason (abnormality) although the payout condition is satisfied. Including a sphere.

As shown in FIG. 10C, the special zone effect includes an end suggestion effect that suggests that the special zone effect ends. In the end suggestion effect, an image imitating a door is displayed on the effect display device 12 in a closed manner. After that, as shown in FIGS. 10D to 10H, the end suggestion effect is executed with any of the effect contents of the plurality of effect contents. Specifically, as the effect contents of the end suggestion effect, the continuation effect content (FIG. 10D) indicating that the special zone effect is not ended and the development effect content in which the reach effect is executed (FIG. 10E) are included. And the end effect contents (FIG. 10(f) or FIG. 10(g)) indicating that the special zone effect is ended. In the present embodiment, the end suggestion effect executed with the end effect content corresponds to the end effect.

When the end suggestion effect is executed with the continuation effect content, the effect display device 12 displays the image imitating the door and then the image imitating the character string “continuation”. When the end suggestion effect is executed with the development effect contents, the reach effect is executed on the effect display device 12 after the image simulating the door is displayed in the open state. In this case, after the reach effect ends, a big hit (FIG. 10(h)), a special zone effect continues (FIG. 10(d)), and a special zone effect ends (FIG. 10). 10(f) or FIG. 10(g)). When the end suggestion effect is executed with the end effect content, the special zone effect ends on the effect display device 12 after the image simulating the door is displayed in the open state. When the special zone effect ends, an effect mode according to the current game state is executed. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, as the game state when the end suggestion effect is executed with the end effect content and the special zone effect is ended, either the first low certainty state or the first high certainty state. While there are some cases, the second low-accuracy state and the second high-accuracy state are not present. Therefore, when the end suggestion effect is executed with the end effect content and the special zone effect is ended, one of the normal mode and the second specific mode may be executed, while the first specific mode is executed. It will not be done.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute, as one of the effects, a sound effect that outputs special music as a predetermined song during execution of the special zone effect. In the present embodiment, the special music is a music piece having the same or substantially the same length (3 minutes) as the third normal fluctuation time. In the present embodiment, the audio effect for outputting the special music corresponds to the special effect.

Next, control for executing various effects will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the following control, thereby realizing an effect control unit that performs control related to effect.

First, a special zone effect start process for starting the special zone effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 50a executes the special zone effect start process triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command indicating the start of the second special game.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the special zone effect starting process, the sub control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second specific mode is being executed (step S1). When the second specific mode is not being executed (step S1: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect start process without starting the special zone effect. On the other hand, when the second specific mode is being executed (step S1: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the normal game having the third normal fluctuation time (long fluctuation normal game) is being executed. (Step S2). When the normal game of the third normal variation time is not being executed (step S2: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect start process without starting the special zone effect. On the other hand, when the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is being executed (step S2: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the special zone effect has already started (step S3). In step S3, the sub control CPU 50a has already started the special zone effect when the special zone effect flag indicating that the special zone effect is being executed is set in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 50c. Determine that The special zone effect flag is set when the special zone effect is started in step S8 described later.

When the special zone effect has already been started (step S3: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect starting process without starting the special zone effect. On the other hand, when the special zone effect is not started (step S3: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second special game to be started is a big game special game (step S4). In step S4, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the second special game to be started is a special game in which a big hit occurs when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation pattern designation command is the big hit fluctuation pattern. When the second special game to be started is a special game in which a big hit is made (step S4: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect start process without starting the special zone effect. On the other hand, when the second special game to be started is not a special game that is a big hit (step S4: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not a special game that is a big hit is included in the pending special games. Is determined (step S5). In step S5, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not a special game to be a big hit is included in the pending special games based on the preliminary determination command stored in the sub-control RAM 50c.

When a special game that is a big hit is included in the pending special games (step S5: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect start process without starting the special zone effect. On the other hand, when the pending special game does not include a special game that is a big hit (step S5: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a is the special game in which the second special game to be started has been won in the falling lottery. It is determined whether or not (step S6). In step S6, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second special game to be started is the special game won in the falling lottery based on the input falling specification command. When the second special game to be started is the special game that has won the falling lottery (step S6: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect start process without starting the special zone effect. On the other hand, when the second special game to be started is not the special game that has won the falling lottery (step S6: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a includes a special game that wins the falling lottery among the pending special games. It is determined whether or not (step S7). In step S7, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not a special game to be won in the fall lottery is included in the pending special games based on the preliminary determination command stored in the sub-control RAM 50c.

If the special game that is being held includes a special game that wins the falling lottery (step S7: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect start process without starting the special zone effect. On the other hand, if the special game that is being held does not include the special game that wins the falling lottery (step S7: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the special zone effect (step S8). Further, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the special zone effect flag in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 50c when the special zone effect is started. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect start process.

By such special zone effect start processing, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute the special zone effect during the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to start the special zone effect when the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to start the special zone effect triggered by the start of the special game that is executed first after the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is started. .. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to start the special zone effect with the start of the first special game of the special games executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the first special game of the special games executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time corresponds to the specific number of special games.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a does not start the special zone effect when the second special game started during the execution of the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time is a special game in which a big hit occurs (step S4: YES). Similarly, the sub-control CPU 50a does not start the special zone effect when the second special game started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is the special game won in the falling lottery (step S6: YES). ). That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the special game has started when the second special game started during the execution of the normal game having the third normal fluctuation time is a special game satisfying the specific condition. The special zone effect is not started with the opportunity. In this case, the specific condition is a condition that is satisfied when the big hit is won in the special winning lottery and a condition that is satisfied when the falling lottery is won.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won in the first high-accuracy state, the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the big hit game is finished, and the first specific mode is executed. In the special zone effect start process described above, the special zone effect is not started when the first specific mode is being executed (step S1: NO). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second special game started during the execution of the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time is a special game that is a big hit, the special game ends and the big hit game is awarded. Even afterwards, the special zone effect is not started. Further, in the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won in the first high accuracy state, the first low accuracy state is controlled and the normal mode is executed. In the special zone effect start process described above, the special zone effect is not started when the normal mode is being executed (step S1: NO). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second special game started during the execution of the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time is the special game won in the falling lottery, the special game is performed even after the special game is finished. Zone production does not start. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first special game among the special games executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is the special game satisfying the specific condition, the first special game is started. The special zone effect is not started at this time, and the special zone effect is not started even after the first special game ends.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a does not start the special zone effect when a special game that is a big hit is included in the pending special games (step S5: YES). Similarly, the sub-control CPU 50a does not start the special zone effect when the held special game includes the special game to win the falling lottery (step S7: YES). That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a does not start the special zone effect when the special game that is being held includes a special game that satisfies a specific condition.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won in the first high-accuracy state, the second high-accuracy state is controlled after the jackpot game is over, and the first specific mode is controlled. Therefore, the special zone effect is not started even after the special game, which is a big hit, of the special games that are being held has ended. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won in the first high-accuracy state, the first low-accuracy state is controlled and the normal mode is controlled, so that the special game that is on hold is held. Even after the special game for winning the falling lottery ends, the special zone effect is not started. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a identifies the special game that is being held at the start of the first special game among the special games that are executed during the execution of the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time. When the special game satisfying the condition is included, the special zone effect is not started even after the special game satisfying the specific condition is finished.

Next, a specific example of the flow of the game when the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time is executed will be described together with the control of the sub control CPU 50a.
First, the case where the special zone effect is started in association with the start of the second special game which is first executed after the normal game of the third normal changing time is started will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the effect display device 12 to start the special zone effect when the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. Control (time point t1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a executes a start effect as a special zone effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the start effect and start the in-execution effect when the small hit game is first given after the special zone effect is started. (Time point t2). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the speaker SP so as to start the output of the special music, and also controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the prize number notification effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to output special music when the small hit game is given during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute the prize ball number notification effect when the small hit game is given during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to continuously execute the special zone effect at least until the ending condition of the special zone effect described later is satisfied. Here, the ending condition of the special zone effect may be satisfied after the special zone effect is started and a plurality of special games are executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special zone effect can be executed over a plurality of special games executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. Further, the ending condition of the special zone effect may be satisfied after the special zone effect is started and a plurality of special games and one or a plurality of small hit games are executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the special zone effect is executed during a plurality of special games executed during execution of the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time and during execution of the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time. It is possible to execute over one or a plurality of small hit games.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special music to be continuously output until the special zone effect ends after the output of the special music is started. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to continuously execute the prize sphere number notification effect after starting the prize sphere number notification effect and until the special zone effect is completed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special music can be output over a plurality of special games executed during the execution of the normal game having the third normal fluctuation time, and the special music of the normal game having the third normal fluctuation time can be output. It is possible to output over a plurality of special games executed during the execution, and one or a plurality of small hit games executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. Further, in the present embodiment, the prize sphere number notification effect can be executed over a plurality of special games executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time, and the normal of the third normal variation time The game can be executed over a plurality of special games that are executed during the execution of the game and one or a plurality of small hit games that are executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time.

Next, a case will be described in which the second special game executed first after the normal game having the third normal fluctuation time is started is a special game in which a big hit occurs.
As shown in FIG. 13, even when the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the special game is a special jackpot game. , The special zone effect is not started (time point t11). Then, the sub-control CPU 50a does not start the special zone effect even after the special game that is a big hit ends and the big hit game is started (time t12). After that, when the normal game of the third normal variation time ends during execution of the big hit game (time point t13), the sub-control CPU 50a does not start the special zone effect even after the big hit game ends (time point t14).

Here, the relationship between the third normal variation time and the variation time of the big hit game and the variation of the special game which is the big hit will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, the third normal fluctuation time is 3 minutes. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the time of the big hit game may change according to the time required for the round game in the big hit game. Specifically, the round game in the big hit game of the present embodiment is a big hit game based on either big hit ZA or big hit ZB, while the upper limit time of one round game is set to 25 seconds, When the upper limit number of game balls enter the first big winning opening 18 during one round game, the game can be finished in a time shorter than the upper limit time. In the present embodiment, the big hit game based on the big hit ZB has a larger number of round games than the big hit game based on the big hit ZA. Therefore, the theoretical maximum time of the big hit game in the present embodiment is the opening time (20 seconds) and the round game time (25 seconds) when all round games are executed over the upper limit time in the big hit game based on the big hit ZB. It is the total time (4 minutes and 30 seconds) of 10 times and the ending time (20 seconds). That is, in the present embodiment, the third normal fluctuation time is shorter than the longest time in which the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is awarded. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is given after the normal game of the third normal variation time is started, regardless of the remaining time of the normal game at the time when the big hit game is given. Instead, the normal game may be ended while the jackpot game is being executed. In the present embodiment, the big hit game based on the big hit ZB corresponds to a specific big hit game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the theoretical minimum time of the big hit game is the total time of the opening time and the ending time (20 seconds in the present embodiment). Further, in the present embodiment, the shortest variation time specified by the jackpot variation pattern is 2 minutes and 50 seconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the total time of the shortest variation time of the special game which is a big hit and the shortest time of the big hit game is 3 minutes and 10 seconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the third normal fluctuation time is shorter than the total time of the shortest fluctuation time of the special game which is a big hit and the shortest time of the big hit game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special game that becomes the big hit is started after the normal game of the third normal variation time is started, the normal game is the big hit game that is given after the special game that becomes the big hit ends. It ends by the end.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 50a during execution of the special zone effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 50a can execute the end suggestion effect with the continuous effect contents while the special zone effect is being executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command indicating the start of the second special game in which the falling lottery is not won and the reach effect is not executed during the execution of the ordinary game of the third ordinary variation time. With this as an opportunity, it is possible to execute the end suggestion effect with the continuous effect content. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the end suggestion effect with the continuous effect content during the execution of the second special game in which the falling lottery is not won and the reach effect is not executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to continue outputting the special music and continue the prize ball number notifying effect even during execution of the end suggestion effect.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a can execute the end suggestion effect with the development effect contents while the special zone effect is being executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a is triggered by the input of a variation pattern designation command indicating the start of the second special game in which the reach effect is executed during the execution of the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time, and the development effect. It is possible to execute the end suggestion production with the content. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to execute the end suggestion effect with the development effect content during the execution of the second special game in which the reach effect is executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to continue outputting the special music and continue the prize ball number notifying effect even during execution of the end suggestion effect.

Then, when the second special game in which the reach effect is executed is a big hit, the sub control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect with the start of the big hit game. Similarly, when the second special game in which the reach effect is executed is the special game that wins the falling lottery, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect along with the end of the special game. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the end of the special music output and the end of the award ball number notification effect in accordance with the end of the special zone effect. On the other hand, if the second special game in which the reach effect is executed is not the special game that is a big hit and is not the special game that was won in the falling lottery, the sub-control CPU 50a also ends the special game. Control to continue the special zone effect.

Next, a specific example of the flow of the game when ending the special zone effect will be described together with the control of the sub control CPU 50a.
As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the special zone effect on condition that the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is ended. In other words, in the present embodiment, the special zone effect ending condition includes a normal game ending condition for ending the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. At this time, the effect contents when the special zone effect ends are different depending on the change contents of the second special game executed when the normal game ends. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect contents when the special zone effect ends is that the second special game executed when the normal game of the third normal variation time ends is the second special game. It differs depending on whether or not the reach effect is executed in the corresponding effect game. In the following description, the second special game in which the reach effect is executed in the corresponding effect game is simply referred to as “the second special game in which the reach effect is executed”.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time ends during execution of the second special game in which the reach effect is executed (time point t21), the sub-control CPU 50a executes at the end of the normal game. Along with the start of the second special game that follows the second special game, the end suggestion effect is executed with the end effect content (time point t22). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the special zone effect with the end of the second special game following the second special game that was executed at the end of the normal game (time point t23). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to stop the output of the special music and end the prize ball number notification effect.

As a result, when the normal game with the third normal variation time ends during the execution of the second special game in which the reach effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the next special game executed at the end of the normal game. While the second special game is being executed, the end suggestion effect is executed with the end effect content, and the special zone effect is ended with the end of the next second special game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time ends during execution of the second special game in which the reach effect is executed (time point t31), the sub-control CPU 50a determines when the normal game ends. The special zone effect is ended with the end of the second special game being executed (time point t32). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect without executing the end suggestion effect with the end effect content. That is, when the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time ends during execution of the second special game in which the reach effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 50a provides the special zone effect without executing the end suggestion effect with the end effect content. To finish. In the present embodiment, execution of the reach effect corresponds to establishment of a special condition. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special game in which the reach effect is executed corresponds to a special game that satisfies the special condition, and the second special game in which the reach effect is not executed corresponds to a special game that does not satisfy the special condition. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a, even during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time, the special zone on condition that the game state has transitioned from the first high-accuracy state to another game state. Finish production. In other words, in the present embodiment, the special zone effect termination condition includes a state transition termination condition for transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the game state is changed during execution of the special zone effect when the falling lottery is won. That is, in this embodiment, the state transition end condition can be grasped as a condition that is satisfied when the falling lottery is won.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, when the falling lottery is won during execution of the special zone effect, the sub-control CPU 50a wins the falling lottery even during execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. With the start of the second special game, the ending suggestion effect is controlled to be executed with the ending effect content (time point t41). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special zone effect with the end of the second special game (time point t42).

As a result, when the second special game won in the falling lottery is executed, the sub-control CPU 50a wins the second special game in the falling lottery even while the normal game of the third normal variation time is being executed. The special zone effect is ended with the end of. In particular, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the end suggestion effect with the end effect content while the second special game won in the falling lottery is being executed, and the special zone effect along with the end of the second special game won in the falling lottery. To end. In the present embodiment, winning the falling lottery corresponds to establishment of a special condition. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special game won in the falling lottery corresponds to a special game satisfying the special condition.

As described above, even if the second special game won in the falling lottery is executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the sub-control CPU 50a reaches in the second special game. When the effect is executed, the end suggestion effect is executed with the development effect content during the execution of the second special game, and the end suggestion effect is not executed with the end effect content.

The effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, the first high-accuracy state in which the chances of winning a prize ball by the small hit game increase, the first special game state, and by the small hit game compared to the first special game state The second special game state in which the chances of winning a prize ball further increase is included. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player by diversifying the playability in the first high-accuracy state.

(2) Specifically, the variation time of the ordinary game includes the third ordinary variation time of a length capable of executing the second special game a plurality of times during the execution of the ordinary game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a period during which the second special game is executed a plurality of times without being awarded the normal hit game during the first high-accuracy state. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a period during which the gaming ball easily enters the second special winning opening 20 when the small hit game is provided during the first high-accuracy state. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a period during which the player can easily win the prize ball during the first high-accuracy state in which the chances of winning the prize ball are increased by the small hit game, so that the interest of the player is improved. it can.

(3) In the present embodiment, in addition to the second ball entrance 15, a third ball entrance 17 that is always open is provided in the same flow-down area as the second special winning opening 20. As a result, in the present embodiment, a period during which the second special game is executed a plurality of times without the normal hit game being provided in the first high-accuracy state is provided, so that the game ball becomes the first ball during the period. Even if the player does not enter the second entrance 15, the second special winning lottery is performed on condition that the game ball enters the third entrance 17, and the small hit game is awarded. It will be. That is, in the present embodiment, during the first high-accuracy state, the small hitting game is provided despite the provision of the period during which the game ball is likely to enter the second big winning opening 20 when the small hitting game is given. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a prize ball cannot be obtained because it is not granted. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even though it is a period in which it is easy to obtain a prize ball, since the small hit game itself is not given, the prize ball cannot be favorably obtained, which rather reduces the interest of the player. It is possible to suppress that.

(4) If the third winning opening 17 is arranged on the downstream side of the second big winning opening 20, the game ball enters the second big winning opening 20 to enter the third winning opening 17. There is a possibility that a situation may occur in which the game does not arrive and the small hit game is not provided. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the third entrance 17 is arranged on the upstream side of the second big winning opening 20, the chances of winning the prize ball by the small hit game are increased. However, since the game ball can be inserted into the third ball inlet 17, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the small hit game itself is not provided.

(5) When a period during which the second special game is executed a plurality of times without the normal hit game being provided in the first high-accuracy state is provided, the player inserts the game ball into the third entrance 17 A small hitting game is acquired by entering the ball, and the game is executed in the flow of winning the winning ball by entering the game ball into the second big winning opening 20 in the small hitting game. Here, in the present embodiment, on condition that a game ball has entered the third ball entrance 17, a second special winning lottery is performed in which the probability of winning a small hit is higher than that of the first special winning lottery. Be seen. According to this, in the game in the case where the period during which the second special game is executed a plurality of times without the normal hit game being provided in the first high-accuracy state is provided, the game ball is inserted into the third ball entrance 17. Since it becomes easier to win a small hit game by entering, the interest in the game can be improved.

(6) In the present embodiment, a game in which each special winning lottery is performed such that the first special winning lottery does not win the small hit, while the second special winning lottery can win the small win. Since the flows can be clearly distinguished, the game can be diversified to entertain the player.

(7) While the first special winning lottery is performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first ball entrance 14 provided in the left region R1a, the first special winning lottery is provided in the right region R2a. The second special winning lottery is conducted on the condition that the game ball has entered the second entrance 15 or the third entrance 17. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the player with different game characteristics depending on the flow-down area in which the game ball flows down.

(8) In the present embodiment, since the special zone effect may be started when the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, It is possible to increase the expectation of the player when the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game.

(9) Since the special zone effect can be executed over a plurality of times of the second special games executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time, it can be executed over a plurality of times of the second special games. Therefore, the expectation of the player can be maintained.

(10) Further, the special zone effect is provided during the execution of the second special game executed a plurality of times during the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time and the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time 1 Or, since it can be executed over a plurality of small hit games, the expectation of the player is maintained over a plurality of second special games and one or more small hit games. Can be made

(11) In the present embodiment, even if the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the started second special game provides a special zone effect that satisfies a specific condition. May not start. Therefore, whether or not to start the special zone effect can be changed according to the situation, and the player's expectation can be increased.

(12) In the present embodiment, when the special zone effect is started, the player expects to be able to win the prize ball by the small hit game. Here, in the present embodiment, even when the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time, the started second special game is a special game that is a big hit. Does not start the special zone production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the small hit game from being given because the big hit game has been given to the player even though the special zone effect has been started, which rather reduces the player's interest.

(13) In addition, in the present embodiment, even when the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the started second special game is a special winning prize in the falling lottery. In the case of a game, the special zone effect is not started. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being deteriorated on the contrary by ending the first highly accurate state despite the start of the special zone effect.

(14) Further, in the present embodiment, even if the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time, the special game that satisfies the specific condition among the special games that are on hold When it contains, the special zone effect may not be started. Therefore, whether or not to start the special zone effect can be changed depending on the situation, including the special game that is held, and the player's expectation can be increased.

(15) In the present embodiment, even if the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the special game that is a big hit is included in the pending special games. When it is, the special zone effect is not started. Therefore, even though the special zone effect is started, the big hit is given in the pending special game and the big hit game is given, so that the small hit game is not given, and the interest of the player is rather lowered. It can be suppressed.

(16) In the present embodiment, even if the second special game is started during execution of the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time, the special game that wins the falling lottery is held among the special games that are on hold. When included, the special zone effect is not started. For this reason, even though the special zone effect is started, in the special game that is being held, the first lottery state is ended by winning the falling lottery, and the interest of the player is rather lowered. Can be suppressed.

(17) When the second special game executed first among the second special games executed during the execution of the normal game having the third normal fluctuation time is the special game satisfying the specific condition, the second special game The special zone effect may not be started along with the start, and the special zone effect may not be started even after the second special game to be executed first ends. Therefore, depending on the situation, whether or not the special zone effect is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time can be made different, and the player's expectation can be increased.

(18) In the present embodiment, even if the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time, the special games that are on hold include special games that satisfy specific conditions. If so, the special zone effect may not be started even after the special game satisfying the specific condition is finished. Therefore, whether or not the special zone effect is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time can be different depending on the situation including the special game that is being held, and the player's expectation. Can be increased.

(19) In the present embodiment, the output of the special music may be started when the small hit game is given during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. It is possible to increase the player's expectation when the small hit game is awarded during the execution of the normal game.

(20) The special zone effect can be started when the second special game is started during the execution of the third normal change time normal game, and then the second special game is ended and the small hit game is started. Since the output of the special music can be started upon being given, the player's expectation can be gradually increased during the execution of the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time.

(21) Since the special music can be executed over a plurality of times of the second special game executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the special music can be executed a plurality of times as in the special zone effect. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation over the second special game.

(22) Further, as for the special music, similar to the special zone effect, a plurality of second special games executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time and execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time It is possible to execute over one or a plurality of small hit games provided inside. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained over a plurality of times of the second special game and one or a plurality of small hit games.

(23) Since the length of the special music is the same as or substantially the same as the third normal fluctuation time, from the time when the small hit game is given during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the third normal fluctuation You can entertain the output of special music until the end of the regular game of time.

(24) The third normal variation time is shorter than the longest time in which the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is awarded. Therefore, when the big hit game based on the big hit ZB is given during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time ends before the big hit game ends. It is also possible that in the small hitting game, it is not possible to fully enjoy the benefit of being able to easily insert the game ball into the second big winning opening 20. Therefore, during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time, it is more profitable for the player when the small hit game is given without the big hit game than when the big hit game is given. Can be large. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a novel game property that expects that the small hit game is provided without the big hit game being provided during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time. it can.

(25) When the big hit is awarded and the big hit game is given during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time, the second special game, which is the big hit, is finished and the big hit game is given, and the big hit game is finished. The normal game of the third normal fluctuation time ends before being played. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation that the small-hit game is awarded without the big-hit game being awarded during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time.

(26) The sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute the special zone effect during execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, and ends the special zone effect on condition that the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is finished. Let This makes it easier to recognize whether or not the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is being executed, and improves the interest of the player who expects that the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is executed. it can.

(27) When the normal game of the third normal variation time ends, the sub-control CPU 50a lightly executes the special zone effect even after the end of the normal game, and the special zone along with the end of the second special game. Finish production. According to this, compared with the case where the special zone effect is ended during the execution of the second special game, the special zone effect can be ended without a feeling of strangeness.

(28) The sub-control CPU 50a is capable of controlling the special zone effect to be executed during execution of the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time, and for the third normal fluctuation time during execution of the second special game satisfying the special condition. When the normal game ends, the special zone effect ends with the end of the second special game satisfying the special condition. This makes it easier to recognize whether or not the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects that the normal game of the third normal variable time is executed.

(29) In particular, the special condition is satisfied when the reach effect is executed in the second special game. According to this, during the execution of the second special game in which the reach effect is executed, it is possible to concentrate on whether or not the second special game being executed becomes a big hit and entertain the game. When the second special game ends, it is possible to promptly recognize that the normal game of the third normal changing time ends.

(30) On the other hand, when the normal game with the third normal variation time ends during execution of the second special game in which the reach effect is not executed, the second special game next to the second special game executed at the end of the normal game is finished. 2 The special zone effect is ended after the end suggestion effect is executed with the end effect content during the execution of the special game. According to this, since the special zone effect can be ended after the special zone effect is announced by the end suggestion effect, it is easier to recognize that the normal game of the third normal variation time has ended. be able to.

(31) When the normal game of the third normal variation time ends during execution of the second special game in which the reach effect is executed, the second suggestion is executed at the end of the normal game without executing the end suggestion effect. The special zone effect is ended with the end of the special game. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time from the end of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time to the end of the special zone effect. According to this, it is possible to more accurately recognize whether or not the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is being executed, and thus the player expecting that the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is executed. The interest of can be improved.

(32) It is possible to control the special zone effect to be executed during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, and when the second special game satisfying the special condition is executed, the normal of the third normal fluctuation time is executed. Even during the execution of the game, the special zone effect is ended with the end of the second special game satisfying the special condition. According to this, it is possible to create a situation in which the special zone effect is ended even while the normal game of the third normal variable time is being executed, so that the flow of the effect can be diversified and the interest of the player can be improved. ..

(33) In particular, even if the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is being executed, the special zone effect is ended when the falling lottery is won, so that the player is made aware of the end of the high probability state. You can

(34) When the second special game won in the falling lottery is executed, the special zone effect is ended after the end suggestion effect is executed with the end effect content during the special game won in the falling lottery. It is possible to make it easier to recognize that the zone effect has ended.

(35) In the present embodiment, since the prize sphere number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls to be paid out during the execution of the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time is executed, the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time is being executed. By paying out the prize balls to the player, the interest of the player can be further improved.

(36) In the prize ball number notification production, the number of prize balls to be paid out is notified because the game balls have entered the second big winning opening 20 during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time, so that it is particularly small. The player's interest can be further improved with respect to winning the prize ball in the winning game.

(37) In this embodiment, when the first open state is controlled, the variation time of the normal game may be the third variation time. Then, in the present embodiment, when the first open state is controlled, particularly when the first high-precision state is controlled, the normal game is executed for the third normal variation time, so that the small hit Since it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second special winning opening 20 in the game, the interest of the player can be improved. On the other hand, in the second open state, the variation time of the normal game does not reach the third ordinary variation time, and therefore the period for which the normal hit game is not given continues for a long time, which rather reduces the interest of the player. Can be suppressed.

(38) Even when the game is in the first open state, the variation time of the normal game may not be the third ordinary variation time. Therefore, the period when the normal hit game is not given continues for too long, and the game is rather played. It is possible to prevent the interest of the person from being lowered. In addition, since the variation time of the normal game may not be the third variation time in some cases, the interest of the player when the variation time of the regular game becomes the third variation time can be more effectively improved.

(39) The main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game by a plurality of stages of lottery when controlling to the first open state, and one stage lottery when controlling to the second open state. The variable time of the normal game is determined by. Therefore, in the first open state, it is possible to determine in more detail whether or not the variation time of the normal game should be the third variation time, while in the second open state, the variation time of the normal game is It is possible to reduce the control load when determining.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
As shown in FIG. 18, the sub-control CPU 50a may be able to perform control for executing the prize ball number notification effect even after the end of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a may be able to perform control to execute the prize ball number notification effect even when the special zone effect is not executed. In this case, when the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a keeps the prize ball number notification effect in the first notification mode, while the sub-control CPU 50a executes the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. After the end, the award ball number notification effect may be controlled to be executed in the second notification mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time is being executed, it is being executed by displaying an image imitating the character string of “XX ball acquisition!”. It is advisable to notify the number of prize balls to be paid out in the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the normal game with the third normal fluctuation time is not being executed, by displaying an image simulating the character string of “XX sphere” It is preferable to notify the number of prize balls paid out during the execution of the normal game with the normal fluctuation time of 3. At this time, when the normal game with the third normal variable time is executed a plurality of times, it may be controlled to individually display an image for notifying the number of prize balls paid out during the execution of each normal game. .. For example, an image simulating a character string of "XX sphere" is used as an image for informing the number of prize balls paid out during the execution of the last completed normal game of the completed normal games of the third normal fluctuation time. An image simulating a character string of “YY spheres” may be displayed as an image for displaying the number of award balls paid out during the execution of the normal game that is finished one time before the end. In this case, an image for notifying the number of prize balls paid out during the execution of the normal games for all the normal games of the third normal fluctuation time that has been executed from the time the power was turned on to the present May be displayed, or an image for notifying the number of prize balls paid out during execution of the normal game may be displayed for some normal games. For example, some normal games may be normal games that have been executed to the present since they were last controlled to the first high-accuracy state. Further, the display mode of the image for informing the number of prize balls may be changed according to the number of prize balls paid out during the execution of the normal game. For example, when the number of prize balls paid out during the execution of the normal game is less than the specific number, the sub-control CPU 50a displays an image informing the number of prize balls in the first display mode, while When the number of prize balls paid out during the execution of the game is equal to or larger than the specific number, an image for informing the number of prize balls may be displayed in the second display mode.

The start timing and end timing of the prize ball number notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the prize ball number notification effect may be started when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 20 during execution of the special zone effect. Further, the prize sphere number notification effect may be ended (interrupted) when the end suggestion effect of the special zone effects is started. In this case, as the special zone effect, when the effect during execution is started again after the end suggestion effect ends, it may be started (restarted) with the start of the effect during execution. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that does not execute the prize number notification effect.

-The length of special music may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be a time different from the third normal fluctuation time. When the length of the special music is shorter than the third normal variation time, the sub control CPU 50a may control the special music to be repeatedly output during execution of the special zone effect.

The start timing and end timing of output of special music may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special music may be started when the small hit game is started during execution of the special zone, and may be ended when the small hit game is ended. It may also be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that does not output special music. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may output the same song when the special zone effect is executed and when it is not executed, in the first highly accurate state.

-The effect contents of the end suggestion effect may be changed appropriately. For example, the continuous effect content may not be provided, or the development effect content may not be provided. That is, when the end suggestion effect is executed, it may be definitely notified that the special zone effect is ended.

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designating command indicating the start of the second special game during execution of the normal game for the third ordinary fluctuation time, the special games that are on hold include special games that are jackpots. Even when it is turned on, control may be performed to start the special zone effect. Similarly, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designating command indicating the start of the second special game during execution of the normal game of the third ordinary fluctuation time, the sub-control CPU 50a wins the falling lottery in the pending special game. Even when the special game is included, control may be performed to start the special zone effect.

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command indicating the start of the second special game during execution of the normal game of the third ordinary variation time, the special game specified by the variation pattern designation command is a big hit. Even in the special game, the special zone effect may be controlled to start. Similarly, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command indicating the start of the second special game during execution of the normal game of the third ordinary variation time, the special game specified by the variation pattern designation command falls. Even in the special game won in the lottery, the special zone effect may be controlled to start.

-The specific condition may be changed as appropriate. For example, the specific condition may be satisfied when a predetermined effect is executed during execution of the special game. In this case, the control may be performed so that the specific condition is not established even when the jackpot lottery is won or the falling lottery is won. Further, in this case, even when the special game satisfying the specific condition is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the sub-control CPU 50a then specifies the normal game before it ends. When the special game that does not satisfy the condition is started, the special zone effect may be started when the special game that does not satisfy the specific condition is started. Furthermore, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute another special game after the end of the special game satisfying the specific condition, even when the special game being held includes the special game satisfying the specific condition. When started, the special zone effect may be started when the another special game is started.

-The trigger for starting the special zone effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be able to perform control to start the special zone effect when the small hit game is given during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time.

The sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to end the special zone effect even when the special game is being executed when the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time ends. In this case, when the contents of the special game being executed are specific contents, the special zone effect is not ended with the end of the normal game, but the special zone effect is ended with the end of the special game. Good.

The sub-control CPU 50a controls, when the normal game of the third normal variation time ends, to end the special zone effect with the end of the special game being executed, regardless of the contents of the special game being executed. You may.

The sub-control CPU 50a may be capable of performing control to end the special zone effect during execution of the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time even when the falling lottery is not won. For example, when executing a predetermined effect, the sub control CPU 50a may end the special zone effect during execution of the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time. In this case, execution of a predetermined effect corresponds to the special condition. That is, the special condition may be changed as appropriate.

-When terminating the special zone effect during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time, the sub-control CPU 50a may end the special zone effect without executing the end suggestion effect with the end effect content.

When the normal game of the third normal variation time ends during execution of the special game in which the reach effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 50a provides an end suggestion effect with the end effect content during execution of the special game in which the reach effect is not executed. The special zone effect may be ended after the execution. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time ends during execution of the special game based on the fluctuation pattern designation command, triggered by the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command. Whether or not to execute the end suggestion effect with the end effect content may be determined according to the result of the determination.

The sub-control CPU 50a executes the end suggestion effect with the end effect content even after the normal game of the third normal variation time ends during execution of the special game in which the reach effect is executed, and then the special zone effect. May be terminated. In this case, the end suggestion effect by the end effect content may be executed during execution of the special game in which the reach effect is executed, or during execution of the special game executed after the special game in which the reach effect is executed. It may be executed.

-Special conditions may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special condition may be established when a predetermined effect is executed during execution of the special game.
The sub-control CPU 50a, when the special game that was being executed at the end of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time has ended, and when the next special game is not started, that is, the next special game is held. If not, the special zone effect may be controlled to continue until the next special game is started. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to the standby state in which the special game that was being executed at the end of the normal game of the third normal variation time is ended and the execution of the special game is waited after the end of the special game. At times, the special zone effect may be continued even in the standby state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may end the special zone effect when the standby state ends with the start of the next special game.

The sub-control CPU 50a, regardless of whether or not the next special game is started when the special game that was being executed at the end of the third normal fluctuation time normal game is ended, that is, the next special game is started. The special zone effect may be controlled to be ended regardless of whether or not the game is held. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a shifts to the standby state in which the special game that was being executed at the end of the normal game of the third normal variation time is ended and the execution of the special game is waited after the end of the special game. At times, it is preferable to end the special zone effect when triggered by the transition to the standby state.

The sub-control CPU 50a may perform control such that the special zone effect is ended when the transition to the standby state is triggered, even during the execution of the normal game for the third normal fluctuation time. In this case, the special zone effect may be started again with the start of the next special game, or the special zone effect may not be started.

-In addition, the start timing and end timing of the special zone effect may be appropriately changed. For example, the special zone effect is started when the second special game is started during the execution of the normal game of the third normal variation time, and is ended when the second special game is ended. Alternatively, it may be ended with the end of the small hit game given after the end of the second special game. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that does not execute the special zone effect.

The main control CPU 40a may determine the variation time of the normal game by a one-step lottery even when controlling the first open state. In the case where there is only one type of variation time of the normal game that can be determined when controlling the first open state, the main control CPU 40a may determine the variation time of the normal game without performing the lottery. Further, the main control CPU 40a may determine the variation time of the normal game from a plurality of types of variation time even when controlling the second open state. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may determine the variation time of the normal game by one-stage lottery, or may determine the variation time of the normal game by multiple-stage lottery.

The main control CPU 40a may always determine the third normal fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the normal game while controlling the first open state. That is, the variation time of the normal game that can be determined while controlling to the first open state may be one type.

The main control CPU 40a may be able to determine the third normal fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the normal game even when controlling the second open state. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may determine the third normal variation time at a higher rate when controlling the first open state than when controlling the second open state.

-The length of the third normal fluctuation time may be changed as appropriate. The third normal fluctuation time may be longer than the total time of the shortest fluctuation time of the second special game when the big hit is won and the shortest time of the big hit game. Further, the third normal fluctuation time may be a time longer than the longest time in which the big hit game is awarded.

-The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special winning opening to be opened in the big hit game may be changed, or the number of round games in the big hit game, the opening time, the ending time, etc. may be changed. In addition, the opening mode in the case where the special winning opening is opened in each round game may be changed. For example, the upper limit time for which the special winning opening is opened in each round game, the number of times the special winning opening is opened, the upper limit number of game balls that can be entered into the special winning opening, and the like may be changed.

A big hit may be provided in which the shortest time for which the big hit game is given is longer than the third normal variation time. In other words, the third normal variation time may be a time shorter than the shortest time when a big hit game based on a specific big hit is awarded. In this case, the total time of the opening time and the ending time may be longer than the third normal fluctuation time. According to this, when the big hit game is awarded during the execution of the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time, the normal game of the third normal fluctuation time ends before the big hit game ends, so that It is possible to entertain the game with a game property that expects that the small hit game is provided without the big hit game being provided during the execution of the normal game of the normal change time.

-The game state controlled after the jackpot game may be appropriately changed. For example, a big hit that is controlled to the first highly accurate state after the big hit game may be provided. Further, after the big hit game is over, a big hit that is controlled to the first low certainty state or the second low certainty state may be provided. Further, depending on the game state when the big hit is won, the game state controlled after the big hit game may be different.

-The type of small hit may be changed appropriately. For example, the big winning opening opened in the small hit game may be changed, or the opening mode when the big winning opening is opened in the small hit game may be changed. For example, the opening time, the number of times of opening, the upper limit time, the upper limit number, etc. of the special winning opening in the small hit game may be changed.

-The gate 22 may be configured such that the game balls that enter the gate 22 are discharged to the outside of the machine. In this case, when the game ball enters the gate 22, the payout condition for the prize ball may be satisfied.

-Arrangement positions of various members on the game board YB may be appropriately changed. For example, the third ball entrance 17 may be arranged on the downstream side of the second ball entrance 15. Moreover, you may arrange|position the 3rd ball entrance 17 downstream from the 2nd special winning opening 20. That is, the second ball entrance 15 and the gate 22 may be arranged on the upstream side of the second special winning opening 20.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that does not have the third entrance port 17. In this case, by adjusting the length of the third normal fluctuation time, it is preferable to prevent a situation in which the second special game is not executed during the execution of the normal game having the third normal fluctuation time. For example, the length of the third normal fluctuating time may be set shorter than the total time when the second special games having the upper limit number of holdings are all executed in the shortest fluctuating time.

-The main control CPU 40a may be controlled to perform a small win lottery as the first special win lottery. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may perform the small hit lottery so that the small hit probability in the first special hit lottery is lower than the small hit probability in the second special hit lottery.

-In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a may perform the falling lottery after performing the special winning lottery.
The main control CPU 40a may control not to perform the falling lottery in either one of the first special symbol start process and the second special symbol start process.

-The main control CPU 40a may be controlled to start the big hit game without controlling the waiting state of the big hit game after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game.
The manner of determining the fluctuation pattern may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 40a, in the case of a predetermined game state, the variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group that differs according to the number of special games executed after the big hit game is finished, You may decide. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern group which is different depending on the type of the big hit, even when the same gaming state is controlled after the big hit game is finished. You may. Further, the main control CPU 40a can determine the variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the same variation pattern group in any game state, while determining the variation pattern with different determination ratios. You can

The average variation time of the second special game when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in each variation pattern group may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group and when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group, The types of variation patterns included in each variation pattern group may be changed so that the average variation times of the two special games are the same. Further, when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group, compared to when the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group, The types of fluctuation patterns included in each fluctuation pattern group may be changed so that the average fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened.

The manner of determining the effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub control CPU 50a may control to execute different effect modes even in the same game state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so that different effect modes are executed depending on the type of big hit, or different effect modes depending on the number of special games executed after the big hit game is finished. It may be controlled to be executed, or may be controlled to execute the effect mode determined by a predetermined lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute the effect mode specified by the operation of the predetermined operation means by the player.

The main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern capable of executing the reach effect as the variation pattern of the second special game on condition that at least one of the big hit lottery and the falling lottery is won in the first highly accurate state. You may control as much as possible. That is, in the first highly accurate state, when the reach effect is executed during the execution of the second special game, it may be determined that one of the big hit and the fall will occur.

The main control CPU 40a may determine the variation pattern from the variation pattern groups included in the different variation pattern groups depending on whether the second low certainty state or the second high certainty state. .. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute different effect modes depending on whether the second low certainty state or the second high certainty state. According to this, depending on the variation time of the special game and the effect executed during the execution of the special game, it is in the second low-probability state or the second high-probability state, that is, whether or not the falling lottery is won. Can be suggested.

-If it is in the first low certainty state, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as not to execute the effect game based on the second special game. Note that the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so that the effect game based on the second special game is executed even in the first low-probability state, only when the second special game is a special game in which a big hit occurs. According to this, although the jackpot symbol is to be derived in the second special game being executed, the jackpot symbol is derived in the first special game while the second special game is being executed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the second special game from being missed and ended. Further, in one or a plurality of gaming states of the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as not to execute the effect game based on the first special game. May be. The sub-control CPU 50a produces effects based on the first special game even in the second low-accuracy state, the first high-accuracy state, and the second high-accuracy state, only when the first special game is a special game in which a big hit is made. It may be controlled to execute the game. According to this, although the jackpot symbol is to be derived in the first special game being executed, the jackpot symbol is derived in the second special game while the first special game is being executed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the first special game from being missed and ended.

The main control CPU 40a does not end the one special game even if a big hit symbol is derived in the other special game during execution of one special game of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured as follows. In addition, the main control CPU 40a, if one of the first special game and the second special game during the execution of one special game jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game, may be derived in the one special game The control relating to the one special game may be changed according to the determined special symbol. For example, the main control CPU 40a, when the special symbol which is determined to be derived in the one special game is a big hit symbol, the one of the one is triggered by the fact that the big hit symbol is derived in the other special game. In the special game, the deviation symbol is derived and the game ends. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when the special symbol which is determined to be derived in the one special game is a falling symbol, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game. The execution of the special game may be interrupted, and the execution of the one special game may be restarted when the jackpot game ends. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the special symbol that is determined to be derived in the one special game is a defeat symbol, even after the jackpot symbol is derived in the other special game, the one special game May be continuously executed. When the special symbol that is determined to be derived in the one special game is a small hit symbol, the main control CPU 40a uses the fact that a big hit symbol is derived in the other special game as a trigger. With respect to the one special game, an outlier symbol may be derived and terminated, execution may be interrupted, or execution may be continued.

The main control CPU 40a, when the small hit symbol is derived in the other special game during the execution of one special game of the first special game and the second special game, the deviation symbol is derived in the one special game. Alternatively, the one special game may be finished. Similarly, when the deviation symbol is derived in the other special game during execution of one special game of the first special game and the second special game, the deviation symbol is derived in the one special game, and the one of the special games is extracted. It may be configured such that the special game ends.

The main control CPU 40a, when one of the first special game and the second special game during the execution of one special game, when the big hit symbol is derived in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the big hit game After the end, the execution of the one special game that has been interrupted may be restarted. Similarly, when the main control CPU 40a causes one of the first special game and the second special game to derive a small hit symbol in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted, After the end of the small hit game, the execution of the one special game that has been interrupted may be restarted.

The main control CPU 40a is a special game in which one of the first special game and the second special game is executed while the other special game is executed, and the one special game is a big hit. In this case, the hit determination does not have to be performed when the other special game is executed. That is, when starting another special game during the execution of the special game that is a big hit, the main control CPU 40a may perform control so as to derive the deviating symbol without performing the hit determination in the other special game. .. That is, when the main control CPU 40a executes the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, it is determined that the main control CPU 40a is derived in the one special game. The control when executing the other special game may be different depending on the special symbol.

The main control CPU 40a may perform control so that the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may perform control such that one of the special games is preferentially executed, or the main control CPU 40a is executed in the order of entering the starting opening (the order of establishment of the holding condition). You may control.

It may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that controls to a high-probability state with an upper limit until a special game of a certain probability variation is executed after the jackpot game is finished. Further, after the jackpot game is over, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that controls to a high probability state until the next jackpot game is awarded.

It may be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called V certainty variation machine) that gives a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area set in the special winning opening during a big hit game. In this case, it may be provided with a jackpot in which the special winning opening is opened in an opening manner that easily passes through the specific area, and a jackpot in which the large winning opening is opened in an opening manner in which it is difficult to pass through the specific area. In addition, in the case of winning the big hit in the first special symbol start processing, and in the case of winning the big hit in the second special symbol start processing, the big winning opening the special winning opening in an opening mode that easily passes through the specific area, and the specific In the opening mode in which it is difficult to pass through the area, the ratio of which of the big hits the big winning opening opens may be different.

In the above embodiment, the sub-control board 50 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 12 separately from the sub-control board 50, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker. A voice control board for controlling the SP may be provided. Such a sub overall control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included in the sub board.

In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40 and the sub control CPU 50a of the sub control board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above-mentioned another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The technical idea that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(A) When the normal game of the specific variation time ends, the effect control means ends the specific effect along with the end of the special game executed at the end of the normal game.

14... 1st entrance (starting opening, 3rd starting opening), 15... 2nd entrance (starting opening, 1st starting opening, specific starting opening), 16... 1st variable member (opening/closing means), 17 ...3rd entrance (starting opening, 2nd starting opening, special starting opening), 20...2nd big winning opening (special entrance), 22...gate (normal starting opening), 40...main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (special lottery means, ordinary lottery means, state control means), 50... sub-control board, 50a... sub-control CPU (production control means).

Claims (4)

When a small hit is won in the special hit lottery, a small hit game is given after the end of the special game, while when an ordinary hit is won in the ordinary hit lottery, an ordinary hit game is given after the end of the ordinary game. ,
Special lottery means for performing the special winning lottery on condition that the game ball has entered the starting opening,
An ordinary lottery means for performing the ordinary hit lottery on condition that the game ball has entered the ordinary start opening,
State control means for controlling the game state,
And a production control means for controlling production,
The starting opening includes a specific starting opening that is opened by operating the opening/closing means in an open state,
In the normal hit game, the opening and closing means operates in the open state,
In the small hit game, the special ball entrance is opened, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out on condition that the game ball has entered the special ball entrance,
The gaming state includes a normal gaming state and a special gaming state in which the chance of paying out prize balls per unit time per unit time is increased as compared with the normal gaming state,
The normal starting opening, the specific starting opening, and the special entrance opening are arranged in the same flow-down area,
The normal starting port and the specific starting port are arranged on the upstream side of the special ball entrance,
The variation time of the normal game has one or more types,
The variation time of the normal game includes a specific variation time that is a length capable of executing the special game a plurality of times during the execution of the normal game,
The effect control means,
It is possible to control to execute a specific effect during the execution of the normal game of the specific fluctuation time,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is ended on condition that an ordinary game of the specified change time is ended. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control unit ends the specific effect even when the special game is being executed, when the normal game of the specific change time ends. The starting opening is a starting opening different from the specific starting opening, and includes a special starting opening that is always open,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the special starting opening is arranged in the same flow-down area as the normal starting opening, the specific starting opening, and the special entrance opening. The special winning lottery includes a first special winning lottery and a second special winning lottery that has a higher probability of winning a small win compared to the first special winning lottery.
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the special lottery means performs the second special winning lottery on condition that the player has entered the special starting opening.