JP2020116266A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.SOLUTION: Regardless of whether a fist setting value is set or a sixth setting value is set, the probability of winning a small win is identical. In the meantime, when the first setting value is set, the probability of winning a big win is lower and the probability of winning neither a big win nor a small win is higher than when the sixth setting value is set. Accordingly, it becomes possible to estimate a setting value according to occurrence frequency of a situation in which neither a big win nor a small win is won. In this manner, by providing joy of estimating a setting value from occurrence frequency of a situation in which neither a big win nor a small win is won, a degree of attention to a situation in which a player's degree of attention is low can be increased and hence interest can be enhanced effectively, and at the same time loss of interest in a game when a situation in which neither a big win nor a small win is won occurs continuously can also be suppressed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a big hit is won in a winning lottery, a big hit game is generated (provided). .. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a small hit is won in the winning lottery, a small hit game is generated (provided).

JP, 2005-97881, A

Nowadays, it is desired to improve the interest of gaming machines.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that is configured to be able to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage of the probability of winning a big jackpot. The winning game is provided with a lottery means, a variation game executing means for executing a variation game based on a lottery result of a winning lottery, a winning game activating means for causing a winning game, and an effect controlling means for controlling execution of an effect The generating means is configured to generate a big hit game at least on the condition that the big hit is won in the lottery, and to generate a small hit game at least on the condition that the small hit is won in the lottery. The information includes first setting information and second setting information. When the first setting information is set, the probability of winning a big hit in a winning lottery is set by the second setting information. When the first setting information is set, the probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery is lower than that in the second setting information when the first setting information is set. When the first setting information is set, the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the win lottery is the same as the probability of winning the second win. When the setting information is set, it is higher than the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the win lottery, and the effect has a specific effect that can be executed when the variable game is not executed, At least one of the execution probability of the specific effect and the selection rate of the effect content of the specific effect is different between when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set. And

The gaming machine is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small wins per unit time, and the first setting information and the second setting information. Whichever of the above is set, the proportion of the lottery results of the winning lottery that will win the small win is the proportion of the lottery results that won neither the big hit nor the small win. May be larger than.

For the above gaming machine, when the setting information classified into the first type including the first setting information is set, the proportion of the lottery results of the winning lottery, which is the lottery result of winning the jackpot, is the jackpot and the jackpot. Of the lottery results of the winning lottery, when the setting information classified into the second type including the second setting information is set, while it is smaller than the ratio of the lottery result of not winning any of the small wins. The proportion of the lottery results to win the big hit is greater than the proportion to the lottery result to win neither the big hit nor the small hit, and the number of setting information classified into the first type among the setting information. May be smaller than the number of setting information classified into the second type.

For the above gaming machines, both the number of times that a big hit and a small hit were not won in the winning lottery, and the frequency that became a situation where neither the big hit nor the small hit was won in the winning lottery It may be configured not to be performed.

According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

The front view of the pachinko gaming machine. The front view of the game board. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows various winning probabilities according to a setting value. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the change of a holding ball. The figure which shows the ratio which becomes a big hit, the ratio which becomes a small hit, and the ratio which becomes out of the lottery result of a hit lottery. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus when the history regarding reach effect is displayed. The figure which shows the production content of specific production. The figure which shows an example of the execution condition of the specific production in the ending period. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus when the history regarding reach effect is displayed in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the 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 (hereinafter, referred to as gaming machine 10) as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to the installation equipment. The middle frame 13 is openably and closably supported on the opening front side of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front surface side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20. The front frame 14 supports a protective glass that covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20. The middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are openably and closably supported by the outer frame 12. The gaming machine 10 includes a handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the handle 16.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button BT on the front side of the front frame 14 as an operation means that can be operated by the player. The gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of turning on, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in luminous body. The gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) that outputs a sound such as a voice, a sound effect, or a music piece.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined in a front view. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 21a that guides a game ball shot by operating the handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with a reversion preventive valve 21b that prevents the game balls hit in the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a, passes through the check valve 21b located at the most downstream side of the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) that variably displays a predetermined symbol and finally fixes and displays the first special symbol. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a predetermined special symbol in a variably displayed manner, and finally displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special game) in which the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a “special game”. As described above, the special games (changing games) include the first special game (first changing game) and the second special games (second changing game). The special game is a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol that informs the result of the internal lottery described later.

In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing over time. In the present specification, "confirmed stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a deviating symbol. When the jackpot pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. When the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the small hit. In the special game, when the deviation symbol is fixedly displayed, the player can recognize the deviation.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game can be executed simultaneously. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the second special game even while the first special game is being executed, and to be able to execute the first special game even while the second special game is being executed. Has been done. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b realize a function as a variable game executing means for executing a variable game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery. Then, the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b in the present embodiment are configured to be able to execute the first variable game and the second variable game simultaneously in parallel.

In the gaming machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game targeted for the win, and then the big hit game is generated (provided). In this way, in the gaming machine 10, the big hit game is generated when the big hit lottery is won. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit lottery is won, the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game targeted for the win, and then the small hit game is generated (provided). As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the small hit game is generated when the small hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, winning the jackpot lottery corresponds to winning the jackpot in the winning lottery. Further, the fixed stop display of the jackpot symbol in the special game is equivalent to deriving the result of winning the jackpot in the special game. Similarly, winning the small hit lottery is equivalent to winning the small hit in the winning lottery. Further, the fixed stop display of the small hit symbol in the special game corresponds to the result of winning the small hit in the special game being derived. Incidentally, not winning the big hit lottery and not winning the small hit lottery is equivalent to not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the winning lottery. Further, in the special game, the definite symbol is stopped and displayed, which means that the result in which the big hit or the small hit is not won in the special game is derived.

In the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game is started during the execution of the first special game based on winning the jackpot lottery, the deviating symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed in the second special game. It Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the first special game is started during the execution of the second special game based on winning the big hit lottery, the deviation symbol is forcibly determined in the first special game. It will be stopped. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the deviating symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and the second special game is ended. .. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during execution of the first special game, the deviating symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game ends. To do. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the deviating symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game ends. To do. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, if the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the deviating symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and the second special game is finish. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the deviating symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the second special game does not end and the second special game continues to be executed. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the deviation symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the first special game is not ended and the execution of the first special game is continued. ..

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c and a second special hold display section 22d. The first special suspension display unit 22c indicates the number of times the first special game is suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the first special suspension number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. Display in a recognizable manner. The second special suspension display unit 22d indicates the number of times the second special game is suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the second special suspension number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. Display in a recognizable manner.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22e and a normal hold display section 22f. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variable game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) that variably displays a predetermined symbol and finally fixes and displays the normal symbol. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display portion 22e include at least a normal hit symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the case of a normal hit, and a normally deviated symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the case of a normal hit. In the gaming machine 10, when the normal hit lottery is won, the normal hit game is generated (granted) after the normal hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the normal game. The normal suspension display unit 22f recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the normal suspension number) because the starting condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. .. The plurality of display units included in these information display panels 22 need not be provided on the same member, but may be provided separately on different members.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations at a substantially center of a game area 21 of the game board 20. The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as a display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image simulating a predetermined character or character.

The gaming machine 10 includes a first starting opening 26. The first starting opening 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting opening 26 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 26. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the first starting port 26, and the first start sensor SE1 is provided in the ball passage. Are arranged. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied, three game balls are awarded as the prize ball.

The gaming machine 10 includes a second starting opening 27. The second starting opening 27 is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start opening 27. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second starting port 27, and a second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball can be satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied, one game ball is awarded as the prize ball. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening/closing member. The first variable member 28 allows the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 easily, or an open state where the game ball can enter, and it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27 (or enter the ball). It is possible to operate in the closed state (which cannot be caused). The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5). Hereinafter, the opening of the first variable member 28 will be referred to as “the second starting port 27 is opened”, and the opening of the first variable member 28 will be “the second starting port 27 will be closed”. ". As described above, the gaming machine 10 includes the starting opening into which the game ball can enter. The starting port includes a first starting port and a second starting port having an opening/closing member. Further, in the present embodiment, the special game (variable game) is the first special game (first variable game) based on the lottery result of the winning lottery that is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening. There is a second special game (second variation game) based on the lottery result of the winning lottery that is carried out when the game ball enters the second starting opening.

The gaming machine 10 has a first special winning opening 29. The first special winning opening 29 is located to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 29. For example, a ball passage that guides a game ball that has entered to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the first big winning opening 29, and a first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is established. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. In addition, the first special winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which the game ball can be inserted into the first special winning opening 29 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot be inserted into the first special winning opening 29. Is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the first special winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the first special winning opening 29. Hereinafter, the opening of the second variable member 30 is indicated as "the first special winning opening 29 is opened", and the opening of the second variable member 30 is "closing the first special winning opening 29." Will be done".

The gaming machine 10 includes a second special winning opening 31. The second special winning opening 31 is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 31. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the second special winning opening 31, and a second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. In addition, the second special winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32. The third variable member 32 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can be inserted into the second special winning opening 31 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be inserted into the second special winning opening 31. Is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from the third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 5). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the second special winning opening 31. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the second special winning opening 31. Hereinafter, the opening of the third variable member 32 is indicated as "the second special winning opening 31 is opened", and the closing of the third variable member 32 is "closing the second special winning opening 31." Will be done".

The gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33. The gate 33 is located to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 33 has an open gate opening so that a game ball can be inserted at all times. At the gate opening, a gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the starting condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit game is in the waiting state, the big sensor game is detected by the gate sensor SE5, and the big hit game occurrence start condition is satisfied, so that the big hit game is caused.

The gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 34 and a second general winning opening 35. The first general winning opening 34 is located at the lower left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second general winning opening 35 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The general winning openings 34, 35 are always open so that game balls can be entered. The gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 34, and a second game sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 35. A general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 5) is provided. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the first general winning opening 34, and the first general sensor SE6 is arranged in the ball passage. When a game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6 or the second general sensor SE7, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6 or the second general sensor SE7 and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied, five game balls are awarded as the prize ball.

The gaming machine 10 has an outlet 36. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the starting openings 26, 27, the special winning openings 29, 31, and the general winning openings 34, 35 are discharged from the out opening 36 to the outside of the machine. The gaming machine 10 includes a game component such as a nail (game nail) or a windmill that changes the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area 21.

The gaming machine 10 includes a passage member 37 and a passage member 38. The passage member 37 and the passage member 38 are located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second starting port 27 is located in the passage member 37. The first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 serves as a member that constitutes the upper surface of the passage member 37. The second special winning opening 31 is located in the passage member 37. The third variable member 32 of the second special winning opening 31 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the passage member 37. In the game area 21, the passage member 37 and the passage member 38 form a downflow passage 39 through which the game balls can flow down. In the downflow passage 39, the second starting port 27 is located upstream of the second special winning opening 31. In the downflow passage 39, all the game balls that have not entered the second starting opening 27 are guided to the second special winning opening 31. When the game ball enters from the entrance port 39a at the uppermost stream of the downflow passage 39 and does not enter either the second starting opening 27 or the second big winning opening 31, it enters from the entrance opening 39a. The game ball is discharged from the discharge port 39b at the most downstream portion of the flow-down passage 39.

The passage member 38 has a plurality of first protrusions 38 a on the lower surface of the passage member 38 and at a position where the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 and the downflow passage 39 are formed. When the game ball flowing down (passing) through the flow-down passage 39 collides with the first protrusion 38a, the flow-down speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the first protrusion 38a has a function of suppressing the flow-down speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 28 of the second starting opening 27. The passage member 38 has a plurality of second protrusions 38b on the lower surface of the passage member 38 at a location where the third variable member 32 of the second special winning opening 31 and the downflow passage 39 are formed. When the game ball flowing down the flow-down passage 39 collides with the second protrusion 38b, the flow-down speed of the game ball decreases. That is, the second protrusion 38b has a function of suppressing the flow velocity of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 32 of the second special winning opening 31.

Next, in the present embodiment, a path along which the game ball flows down will be described.
The gaming machine 10 has a plurality of routes as a route along which the game ball flows down in the game area 21, depending on the emission intensity of the game ball. 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 23 to the outlet 36, and a second route R2 that passes through the right side of the center frame 23 to the outlet 36. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not entirely overlap. Hereinafter, when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, a region located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game region 21 into left and right is referred to as a left region R1a, and a region located on the right side of the center line CL is on the right side It is indicated as a 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 handle 16 to adjust the firing intensity of the game ball, thereby striking the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a, and starting holes 26, 27 and special winning holes 29, 31, It becomes possible to enter the game ball into the gate 33 and the general winning openings 34 and 35. Specifically, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (so-called left hitting), the game ball is easily guided downward in the left region R1a, and the first starting opening 26 and the first general winning opening are provided. There is a possibility of entering the ball. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the launch strength to be strong (so-called right hitting), the game ball is easily flowed down and guided to the right side region R2a, and the second starting opening 27 and the special winning openings 29, 31, There is a possibility of entering the gate 33 and the second general winning opening 35. That is, the first starting opening 26 and the first general winning opening 34 are on the first path R1, and the second starting opening 27, the special winning openings 29, 31, the gate 33 and the first winning opening 34 are on the second path R2. It can be said that there are two general winning openings 35.

When flowing down on the first route R1, as compared to when flowing down on the second route R2, the game balls are the second starting opening 27, the special winning openings 29 and 31, the gate 33, and the second general winning opening 35. Is unlikely to enter. When flowing down on the second route R2, compared to when flowing down on the first route R1, the game ball is less likely to enter the first starting opening 26 and the first general winning opening 34. In the right region R2a, the second starting opening 27, the special winning opening 29, 31, the gate 33 and the second general winning opening 35 are the gate 33, the first big winning opening 29, the second general winning opening 35, and the second general winning opening 35 from the upstream side. The second starting opening 27 and the second special winning opening 31 are arranged in this order. Hereinafter, firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the first route R1 is referred to as “left hitting”, and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the second route R2 is referred to as “left hitting”. Right-handed".

Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery performed as an internal lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high probability state, the chances of winning the big jackpot are higher than in the low probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability fluctuation state (probability change state)”. The low-probability state is a so-called "non-stochastic fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". By the way, in the gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the big hit lottery differs depending on whether it is the low-probability state or the high-probability state, but the winning probability of the big hit lottery does not differ depending on the type of the starting opening that entered the game. Further, in the gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the small hit lottery does not differ depending on whether it is the low probability state or the high probability state.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-variation shortened state and a variation shortened state as the gaming states in which the variation times of at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game are different. The fluctuation shortened state is a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game becomes shorter (or tends to become shorter) than the non-variation shortened state. Note that "the variation time of the second special game is shortened (or easily shortened)" does not necessarily mean that the variation time of the second special game is short, and the variation time of the second special game is shortened. It may be long or long, and it is intended that the average time of the variation time of the second special game is short. By the way, in the gaming machine 10, in the fluctuation shortening state, the fluctuation time becomes shorter (or easily shortens) in both the first special game and the second special game than in the non-variation shortening state. .. In the gaming machine 10, the variation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state exceeds a predetermined variation time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Specifically, the variation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation reduction state is at least 10 minutes in the case of a small hit and in the case of a non-variable hit. For example, the variation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-variation shortening state may be set not to exceed the predetermined variation time (for example, 1 minute) only in the case of a big hit. On the other hand, the variation time of the second special game when controlled to the variation reduction state does not exceed the predetermined variation time.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-open extended state and an open extended state as gaming states in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 when the normal hit game is generated is different. The open extended state is a gaming state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer when a normal hit game is generated than in the non-open extended state. In the open extended state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 27 is higher than in the non-open extended state. That is, the open extended state has a higher advantage in opening and closing the first variable member 28 than the non-open extended state. By the way, as a method of changing the opening time of the first variable member 28 when a normal hit game occurs, a method of changing the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game, There is a method of changing the opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state or the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal hit game.

In addition, as the game state, a game state in which the winning probability of the normal win lottery is different may be controllable. For example, it is possible to control the normal-probability high-probability state and the normal-probability low-probability state as gaming states. May be in a high gaming state. Further, it may be configured such that the normal hit high probability state is controlled when the open extension state is controlled, and the normal hit low probability state is controlled when the non-open extension state is controlled. Further, as the gaming state, a gaming state in which the variation time of the normal game is different may be controllable. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be configured to be controllable as a gaming state, and the normal shortened state may be a gaming state in which the variation time of the normal game tends to be shorter than that of the non-normal shortened state. Note that "the variation time of the normal game tends to be short" does not necessarily mean that the variation time of the ordinary game is short, and the variation time of the ordinary game may be short or long. It is intended to shorten the average time of the variation time of the normal game.

The gaming states controlled by the gaming machine 10 include "low probability state, non-fluctuation time reduction state, non-open extension state", "low probability state, variation time reduction state, open extension state", "high probability state, variation". There are "time reduction state, open extension state" and "high probability state, variable time reduction state, non-open extension state". Below, "low probability state, non-variable time shortened state, game state controlled to non-open extension state" "normal low probability state", "low probability state, variation time shortened state, game controlled to extended extension state" The "state" may be referred to as the "specific low probability state". In addition, "gaming state controlled to high probability state, fluctuation time shortening state, open extension state" is changed to "specific high accuracy state", "high probability state, fluctuation time shortening state, gaming state controlled to non-open extension state" May be indicated as a "special state". The special state is also called a small hit rush (RUSH) or a small hit rush.

Next, the setting change function of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values (setting information). In the set value, the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game is defined. The winning probability of the jackpot lottery is set in the set value, and the winning probability of the jackpot lottery can be set by setting any one of the plurality of setting values. That is, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage of the probability of winning a big hit. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any of the six setting values from the first setting value to the sixth setting value. In the gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is high and the advantage is high in the order of the first setting value<second setting value<third setting value<fourth setting value<fifth setting value<sixth setting value. In the gaming machine 10, power is supplied when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d (shown in FIG. 5) is turned on and the RAM clear switch 40e (shown in FIG. 5) is turned on. When started, the setting change mode is set. In the setting change mode, the set value internally set is notified, and the set value internally set is changed by "... → first set value → second set value → every time the RAM clear switch 40e is operated. …→Fifth set value→sixth set value→first set value→... The setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off. In the gaming machine 10, when the power supply is started while the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state, various information that has been backed up is initialized.

Next, the big hit in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as a jackpot symbol of a special symbol. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. Specifically, the first big hit symbol has a first big hit, and the second big hit symbol has a second big hit. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot may be referred to as a "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot may be referred to as a "second jackpot game".

In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game in which the first special winning opening 29 is opened is performed after the end of the opening effect. The round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, the first big winning opening 29 is 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. It will be released until. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The big hit game ends with the end of the ending effect. Incidentally, the big hit game is given (occurred) when the special game is not executed. Therefore, the opening effect is an effect executed when the special game is not executed. Similarly, the round effect is an effect executed when the special game is not executed. The ending effect is an effect executed when the special game is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the number of round games (shown as the number of rounds in FIG. 3) is set for each jackpot. Specifically, "7 times" is set as the number of round games for the first big hit and the second big hit. In addition, in each big hit, the game state after the big hit game end is defined. Specifically, in the first big hit and the second big hit, it is stipulated that the gaming state after the big hit game is finished is a specific high-accuracy state. In addition, the first big hit is defined as an open extension state with the upper limit being from the end of the big hit game to the end of 50 special games. The second jackpot is defined to be controlled to the open extension state, with the upper limit being from the end of the big hit game to the end of 100 special games. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the high-probability state is controlled after the jackpot game is over, the jackpot game occurs until the winning of the falling lottery performed as an internal lottery or before winning the falling lottery. Until it is done, it is controlled to a high probability state. In the gaming machine 10, when the falling lottery is won, the high-probability state ends and the low-probability state is controlled. The falling lottery is a lottery conducted separately from the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery.

After the first big-hit game is over, if the special game is completed 50 times without the big-hit game being generated, when the player has already won the falling lottery and is controlled to a low probability state, it is usually controlled to a low probability state. It On the other hand, after the first big-hit game is over, if the special game is completed 50 times without the big-hit game being generated, the special state is controlled when the high-probability state is continuously controlled without winning the falling lottery. To be done. Similarly, when the special jackpot game is completed 100 times without the big jackpot game being generated after the second jackpot game is finished, when the player has already won the fall lottery and is controlled to have a low probability state, the normal low probability state is obtained. Controlled by. On the other hand, after the second big-hit game is over, if the special game is completed 100 times without the big-hit game occurring, the special state is controlled when the high-probability state is continuously controlled without winning the falling lottery. To be done. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the number of special games executed after the jackpot game is controlled to the high-probability state and then continuously controlled to the high-probability state, and the jackpot game is executed a predetermined number of times. Until reaching (50 times or 100 times), the open extension state is controlled. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, the number of special games executed after the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state and then to the high probability state is continued, and the number of special games executed without causing the jackpot game is a predetermined number (50). (100 times or 100 times), the non-open extension state is controlled.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 may be controlled to the special state while being controlled to the high probability state. By the way, in the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends when the ending condition of the special state is satisfied. The ending condition of the special state includes an ending condition that is satisfied when the jackpot lottery is won. In addition, the ending condition of the special state includes an ending condition that is satisfied when the falling lottery is won.

Next, a small hit in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened, and the entry of the game ball into the second big winning opening 31 is allowed. In the small hit game, the second special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 satisfies the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or the second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until it is opened, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is in an open state of "opening for 0.6 seconds and then closing for 0.5 seconds, and then opening the second big winning opening 31 for 1.2 seconds" Becomes As described above, in the small hit game, the second special winning opening 31 is opened at least once for a time period in which it is easy to insert the game ball into the second special winning opening 31.

Further, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25, effects symbols (hereinafter, referred to as effects symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the effects symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed. There is a variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game). In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game using effect symbols. The effect design is a design that is decorated with characters and patterns, and is also called a decorative design or a decorative design. The effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction. The effect symbol in the first column is the first symbol, the effect symbol in the second column is the second symbol, and the effect symbol in the third column is the third symbol. Hereinafter, the first column is shown as "left column" and the first symbol is shown as "left symbol", the second column is shown as "middle column" and the second symbol is shown as "middle symbol", and the third column is shown. The third symbol is shown as "right symbol" together with "right column". In the present embodiment, in each column, in principle, effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The effect game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect game during the execution of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the big hit symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”. When the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the small hit symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination for the small hit is a symbol combination such as [323] or [426] in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the outlier symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, the outlying symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "323" in which the effect symbol in at least a part of the columns is different from the effect symbol in the other column. Incidentally, the symbol combination for the small hit may be a symbol combination that is partially or wholly common with the deviating symbol combination. For example, when a symbol combination common to the symbol combination of the small hit and the symbol combination common to the small hits is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game, it is difficult to specify which of the small hit and the small hit from the effect symbol. On the other hand, the symbol combination for the small hit may be a symbol combination different from the outlying symbol combination. In the effect game, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop is displayed. In the present specification, the “temporary stop display” means a state that is different from the fixed stop display, such as “sway variation state”.

In the effect game, the display mode of the effect symbol may be the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, a production pattern imitating the same numeral is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously variably displayed. The reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different. The reach effect is executed during execution of the special game. The reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as SR effect) performed after the start of the NR effect. The SR effect is a reach effect that can be developed from the NR effect. In the present embodiment, the NR effect corresponds to the first stage reach effect, and the SR effect corresponds to the second stage reach effect. That is, the reach effect includes the reach effect of the first stage and the reach effect of the second stage that can be developed from the reach effect of the first stage. Then, in the present embodiment, when the SR effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation is higher than when only the NR effect is executed. The SR effects in this embodiment include a first SR effect, a second SR effect, and a third SR effect. As described above, the effects in the present embodiment include reach effects that can be executed when the variation game is being executed.

Here, the winning probability of the falling lottery will be described together with the jackpot probability, the jackpot probability, and the probability of not winning any of the jackpot and the jackpot (missing probability) in the gaming machine 10.
In the present embodiment, the winning lottery is configured to be performed using 65536 random number values. The 65536 random number values used in the winning lottery are distributed to a random number value that wins the big hit, a random number value that wins the small hit, and a random value that does not win either the big hit or the small hit. The random number that wins the big hit corresponds to a big hit determination value described later. The random number value that wins the small hit corresponds to a small hit determination value described later. The random number value that does not win either the big hit or the small hit corresponds to a value that is neither the big hit judgment value nor the small hit judgment value. The falling lottery, which is performed separately from the winning lottery, is configured to be performed using 65536 random number values. The 65536 random number values used in the falling lottery are distributed to the random number value that is won in the falling lottery and the random number value that is not won (non-winning) in the falling lottery. The random number value that wins the falling lottery corresponds to the falling judgment value described later, and the random value that does not win the falling lottery corresponds to a value that is not the falling judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the gaming machine 10, when the first setting value is set, 205 random number values are selected as the random numbers to win the big hit in the low probability state, and random number values to win the big hit in the high probability state. As a result, 215 random number values are distributed. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the first set value is set, 65000 random number values are distributed as the random number value to win the small hit in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the first set value is set, 331 random number values as random number values that are not won in either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. As random number values that are not won in any of them, 321 random number values are assigned. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the second set value is set, there are 255 random number values as the random number value to win the big hit in the low probability state, and 265 random number values as the random number value to win the big hit in the high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the second set value is set, 65000 random number values are distributed as the random number value to win the small hit in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the second set value is set, 281 random number values as random number values that are not won in either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. As random number values that are not won in any of them, 271 random number values are assigned.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the third setting value is set, 305 random number values are selected as a random number value for jackpot in a low probability state, and 315 random number values are selected as a random number value for a jackpot in a high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the third set value is set, 65000 random number values are distributed as the random number value to be won in the small hit in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the third set value is set, 231 random number values are selected as random number values that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. As random number values that are not won in any of them, 221 random number values are assigned. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fourth setting value is set, 355 random number values are selected as a random number value for jackpot in a low probability state, and 365 random number values are selected as a random number value for a jackpot in a high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fourth setting value is set, 65000 random number values are distributed as the random number value to win the small hit in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fourth setting value is set, there are 181 random number values as random number values that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. As random number values that are not won in any of the cases, 171 random number values are assigned.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fifth setting value is set, 405 random number values are selected as a random number value for jackpot in a low probability state, and 415 random number values are selected as a random number value for a jackpot in a high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fifth setting value is set, 65000 random number values are distributed as the random number value to win the small hit in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the fifth setting value is set, 131 random number values are selected as random number values that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. 121 random number values are assigned as random number values that are not won. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth setting value is set, there are 505 random number values as the random number value to win the big hit in the low probability state, and 536 random number values as the random number value to win the big hit in the high probability state. Numerical values are assigned to each. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth setting value is set, 65000 random number values are distributed as the random number value to win the small hit in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth setting value is set, there are 31 random number values as random number values that do not win either the big hit or the small hit in the low probability state, and the big hit and the small hit in the high probability state. Random numbers are not assigned as random numbers that are not won in any case. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set, and in the high probability state, the result of the winning lottery is a result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit (probability of deviation). ) Is “0 (zero)”.

In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small win in the win lottery is the same regardless of which of the first to sixth set values is set. In addition, the probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery is the same in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Further, for example, some or all of the first to fifth setting values are set as the first setting information, and some or all of the setting values having a higher degree of advantage than the setting values set as the first setting information are set. It is assumed that the second setting information is used. In this case, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the big hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set is the probability of winning the big hit in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set. Lower than. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set is the probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set. It is the same as the probability. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set is determined by the winning lottery when the second setting information is set. It is higher than the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, 112 random number values are distributed as random number values to be won in the falling lottery, regardless of which of the first to sixth set values is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the falling lottery is “112/65536” regardless of which of the first to sixth setting values is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main controller. The main board 40 performs various kinds of processing, and outputs control information such as a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processing. The gaming machine 10 includes a sub board 41 as a sub controller. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output by the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. The main board 40 is connected to the sub-board 41. The gaming machine 10 also includes a power supply unit 60. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state. In this way, by turning on the power switch 60a, the game machine 10 is powered on. The gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function of backing up by holding various information even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and returning based on the held various information when the power supply is started. In the gaming machine 10, the main board 40 of the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 has a backup function.

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

The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. For example, the main ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The big hit judgment value includes a high-accuracy big hit judgment value and a common big hit judgment value. In the gaming machine 10, only the common jackpot determination value among the common jackpot determination value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination value is used in the jackpot lottery in the low-probability state, while it is common in the jackpot lottery in the high-probability state. Both the big hit judgment value and the high-accuracy big hit judgment value are used. The jackpot determination value is set for each set value. In addition, the main ROM 40b stores the fall determination value used for the fall lottery. Further, the main ROM 40b stores the effect determination value used in the effect lottery. In the production lottery, a decision is made as to whether the reach production is to be executed. Therefore, the production lottery can be said to be a reach lottery.

In addition, for example, the main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation patterns of a plurality of types are associated with the variation time (variation time of the special game) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the fluctuation shortened state and a fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state. Some or all of the fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the fluctuation shortened state and the fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the non-variation shortened state are different. The fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the fluctuation shortened state is shorter (or shorter) than the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation shortened status. There are many). In the gaming machine 10, the fluctuation shortening state is realized by determining the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern table in which one or a plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the gaming machine 10 is in the fluctuation shortening state. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, the non-fluctuation shortened state is realized by determining the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern table in which one or a plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be determined when in the non-fluctuation shortened state. It

The variation patterns include a variation pattern for the first special game that can be determined when executing the first special game, and a variation pattern for the second special game that can be determined when executing the second special game. There is. Some or all of the variation patterns for the first special game and the variation patterns for the second special game are different. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, and a deviating variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern that can be determined when the jackpot is won is preferably different from the jackpot variation pattern that can be determined when the jackpot is won and the deviation variation pattern that can be determined in the case of a jackpot. On the other hand, the small hit variation pattern and the deviation variation pattern may be partially or entirely common.

As described above, the variation patterns include the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation reduction state, the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game in the variation reduction state, and the non-variation reduction. There are a big hit variation pattern for the second special game in the state and a big hit variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortened state. The variation patterns are a small hit variation pattern for the first special game when in the non-variation shortened state, a small hit variation pattern for the first special game when in the variation shortened state, and a non-variation shortened state. There is a small hit variation pattern for the second special game when, and a small hit variation pattern for the second special game when the variation is in a shortened state. The fluctuation patterns include a deviation fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state, a deviation fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the variation shortening state, and a deviation variation pattern for the non-fluctuation shortening state. There are a deviation variation pattern for the second special game and a deviation variation pattern for the second special game when the variation is in a shortened state.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation patterns for the second special game in the variation shortening state include variation patterns HP1 to HP7. The variation pattern HP1 is a deviation variation pattern, and is associated with that only NR effects are executed as the effect contents of the effect game. The variation pattern HP2 is an outlying variation pattern, and is associated with executing the SR effect as the effect content of the effect game. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, at least all of the deviation variation patterns for the second special game in the variation shortening state are associated with executing the reach production as the production content of the production game. That is, the reach effect is always executed at least when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery. The variation pattern HP3 is a small hit variation pattern and is associated with the fact that the reach effect is not executed as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP4 is a small hit variation pattern, and is associated with performing only the NR effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP5 is a small hit variation pattern, and is associated with executing the SR effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP6 is a jackpot variation pattern, and is associated with performing only the NR effect as the effect content of the effect game. The variation pattern HP7 is a jackpot variation pattern, and is associated with executing the SR effect as the effect content of the effect game.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, various sensors SE1 to SE7 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input the detection signals output from the various sensors SE1 to SE7 via the port. The information display panel 22 is connected to the main substrate 40. The main CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. Various actuators A1 to A3 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

The setting device 40d has a setting operation unit. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 40f. The display 40f can notify the set value that has been set.

Next, the sub board 41 will be described.
The sub board 41 includes a sub CPU 41a, a sub ROM 41b, and a sub RAM 41c. For example, the sub CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, effects-related processes) by executing the control program of the sub CPU 41a (sub control program). The sub ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a lottery table used for lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The sub ROM 41b stores display effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the display effect. The sub ROM 41b stores light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the light emission effect. The sub ROM 41b stores sound effect data capable of specifying a mode (content) of sound effect. The sub RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter and a timer. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

The decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via the drive circuit. Operation buttons BT are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the operation button BT is operated via the port.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a power supply voltage to be supplied to each substrate 40, 41. The power supply unit 60 supplies power to each of the substrates 40 and 41 via the power supply line. The power supply unit 60 has a power switch 60a. When the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the off state to the on state is performed, the power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is started. On the other hand, when the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the ON state to the OFF state is performed, the power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Here, the power-on process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the main CPU 40a is activated by the activation process at the start of power supply, it first performs the power-on process. In the power-on process, it is determined whether the mode is changed to the setting change mode and the main RAM 40c is initialized according to the operation states of the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d and the RAM clear switch 40e at the start of power supply. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated to the ON state at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear process. In the main RAM clearing process, the main CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main RAM 40c, but does not initialize the setting value information backed up in the main RAM 40c.

After performing the main RAM clearing process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned on at the start of power supply. When it is determined that the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a performs a setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, the main CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag, and controls the display 40f to notify the read set value. The display 40f informs the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer.

In the setting change mode, the main CPU 40a changes the set value so as to loop in a predetermined order and updates the set value stored in the set value flag each time the RAM clear switch 40e is operated to the ON state. .. In addition, in the setting change mode, the main CPU 40a controls the display 40f to notify the updated setting value every time the setting value stored in the setting value flag is updated. In the setting change mode, when the setting operation unit of the setter 40d is turned off, the main CPU 40a sends a set value command capable of specifying the set value stored in the set value flag to the output buffer. Store. In the setting change mode, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main CPU 40a ends the setting change mode and ends the setting change control process. After that, the main CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer and ends the power-on process.

When it is not determined that the setting device 40d has been operated to the ON state at the start of power supply, the main CPU 40a performs a return process. Further, when it is not determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated to the ON state at the time of starting the power supply, the main CPU 40a performs a return process. In the restoration process, the main CPU 40a confirms whether the backed up various information is normal, and if it is normal, the main CPU 40a performs a process based on the backed up various information. When the process of returning based on various information that has been backed up is performed, the main CPU 40a causes the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a command at the time of restoration) that instructs recovery based on various information that is backed up The control information (hereinafter, referred to as a state designation command) designating the control state of the power supply is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the various information backed up is not normal, the main CPU 40a performs a main RAM clearing process. When the main RAM clear process is performed, the main CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer. After performing the restoration process, the main CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer and ends the power-on process.

Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs a first special symbol input process. Further, the main CPU 40a, after finishing the first special symbol input processing, performs the second special symbol input processing. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process after finishing the second special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input processing, the main CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting opening 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, the first input Judgment). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special suspension number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, referred to as first suspension determination). .. When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. When the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a updates the first special suspension number by adding 1. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special reserved number. The main 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 CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. At this time, the main 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 execution of the first special game is suspended by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 40c. 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. Incidentally, for example, the random number, the winning lottery random number used in the winning lottery (big hit lottery, small hit lottery), the falling lottery random number used in the falling lottery, the symbol random number used in the determination of the big hit symbol, the variation pattern random number used in the determination of the variation pattern, It is an effect lottery random number used for an effect lottery. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process.

In the second special symbol input processing, the main CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting opening 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter, the second input Judgment). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special suspension number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, referred to as second suspension determination). .. When the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special suspension number and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special reserved number. Further, the main 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. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c, and a special symbol input process. To finish. At this time, the main 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 execution of the second special game is suspended by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RAM 40c. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is not in the winning game (big hitting game, small hitting game), and determines whether it is in the waiting state for the occurrence of the big hitting game. During the winning game, or in the waiting state for the occurrence of the big hit game, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the hit game is not being executed and the big hit game is not in the waiting state, the main CPU 40a makes a first execution determination to determine whether the first special game is being executed. Then, in the case of determining that the first special game is being executed in the first execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes a second execution determination that determines whether the second special game is being executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in the first execution determination that the first special game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a makes a first suspension determination that determines whether the first special suspension number is 1 or more. When determining in the first hold determination that the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs the second execution determination. On the other hand, when determining that the first special hold number is 1 or more in the first hold determination, the main CPU 40a performs a first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. After performing the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a makes a second execution determination. When it is determined in the second execution determination that the second special game is being executed, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when determining in the second execution determination that the second special game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a makes a second hold determination that determines whether the second special hold number is 1 or more. When it is determined that the second special hold number is not 1 or more in the second hold determination, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when determining that the second special hold number is 1 or more in the second hold determination, the main CPU 40a performs a second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Incidentally, when it is determined that the first special hold number is not 1 or more in the first hold determination and the second special hold number is not 1 or more in the second hold determination, the main CPU 40a is in the standby state. The control information (hereinafter, referred to as a standby command) that can specify the value is stored in the output buffer. The standby state corresponds to when the special game is not executed. When in the standby state, it corresponds to when the big hit game has not occurred.

Here, the first special symbol start process will be described.
In the first special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special reserved number stored in the main RAM 40c to update it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a first reserved number command capable of specifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main RAM 40c. When the main CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to information (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state flag) capable of specifying which of a low probability state and a high probability state is stored in the main RAM 40c and which is capable of specifying a game state. Then, it is determined whether the high probability state. When it is not in the high probability state, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery process. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main CPU 40a performs a falling lottery process.

In the falling lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs the falling lottery based on the value of the falling lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the falling judgment value stored in the main ROM 40b. Specifically, the main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the falling lottery random number and the falling judgment value match, and performs the falling lottery. In the present embodiment, if the value of the falling lottery random number and the falling judgment value match, it is assumed that the falling lottery is won, and if the value of the falling lottery random number and the falling judgment value do not match, the falling lottery is not won (winning. It was not). Then, when the falling lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the falling lottery process and performs the jackpot lottery process. On the other hand, when the falling lottery is won, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of identifying the low probability state in the probability state flag and updates the probability state flag. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the falling lottery process and performs the big hit lottery process. However, in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a second special jackpot flag) capable of specifying that the second special game won in the big hit is being executed in the main RAM 40c. When it is, the big hit lottery process and the small hit lottery process are not performed, and the out-of-game game process is executed.

In the jackpot lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery based on the value of the hit lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. At this time, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using a big hit determination value corresponding to a set value that can be identified from the set value flag. Further, the main CPU 40a carries out the big hit lottery using the common big hit judgment value and the high-accuracy big hit judgment value in the high probability state, while carrying out the big hit lottery using the common big hit judgment value in the low probability state. The main CPU 40a determines whether or not the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, and performs the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery is won when the value of the hit lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, and the jackpot lottery is not won when the value of the hit lottery random number and the jackpot determination value do not match (winning. It was not). When the jackpot lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot lottery process and executes the jackpot game process. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot lottery process and executes the jackpot lottery process.

In the small hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a determines the value of the random lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information (the value of the random lottery random number used in the big hit lottery process), and the small hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. Based on the, small win lottery. The main CPU 40a determines whether or not the value of the random number for the winning lottery matches the value for the small hit determination, and performs the small hit lottery. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the small hit lottery is won when the value of the random lottery random number and the small hit judgment value match, and the small hit lottery is not won when the value of the random lottery random number and the small hit judgment value do not match. It is assumed that it did (it did not win). When the small hit lottery is won, the main CPU 40a finishes the small hit lottery process and executes the small hit game process. On the other hand, when the small hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a finishes the small hit lottery process and executes the missed game process.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a executes the jackpot lottery process, thereby realizing a function as a jackpot lottery means for carrying out a jackpot lottery to determine the winning of the jackpot. In addition, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a executes the small hit lottery process, thereby realizing a function as a small hit lottery means for performing a small hit lottery that determines the winning of the small hit. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a that executes the big hit lottery process and the small hit lottery process realizes a function as a win lottery unit that performs a win lottery. That is, in this embodiment, the winning lottery means has a function as a big winning lottery means and a function as a small winning lottery means.

In the big hit game process, the main CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the symbol random number that can be specified from the read random number information. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a determines the first big hit symbol or the second big hit symbol based on the value of the symbol random number. In the jackpot game process, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a can identify which of the non-variation shortened state and the variation shortened state among the information that can identify the game state stored in the main RAM 40c (hereinafter, referred to as shortened state flag). Refer to. Then, in the big hit game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the big hit variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortened state if the non-variation shortened state. On the other hand, in the big hit game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the big hit change pattern for the first special game in the change shortened state if the change is shortened. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) when in the variation reduction state as compared to when it is in the non-variation reduction state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game process, control information that can identify the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command), and the determined variation pattern can be identified. The control information (hereinafter, referred to as fluctuation pattern command) is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

In the small hit game process, the main CPU 40a determines a small hit symbol. In the small hit game process, the main CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the effect determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. The main CPU 40a assumes that the effect lottery is won when the value of the effect lottery random number and the effect determination value are equal, and is non-winning in the effect lottery when the value of the effect lottery random number and the effect determination value are not equal (do not win). ). Based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information, the main CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern associated with executing the reach production when winning the production lottery, while producing lottery. When the player does not win, the small hit variation pattern which is not associated with the execution of the reach effect is determined. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the small hitting game process, the main CPU 40a determines the small hitting variation pattern for the second special game in the non-changing shortened state if it is the non-changing shortened state. On the other hand, in the small hitting game process, the main CPU 40a determines the small hitting variation pattern for the second special game when the variation is in the shortened state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) when in the variation reduction state as compared to when it is in the non-variation reduction state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

In the off game process, the main CPU 40a determines the off symbol. In the out-of-range game process, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-range variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the out-of-match game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-motion variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation reduction state if the non-variation reduction state. On the other hand, in the out-of-match game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-motion variation pattern for the first special game in the variation reduction state if it is in the variation reduction state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) when in the variation reduction state as compared to when it is in the non-variation reduction state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the out-of-game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start process will be described.
In the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main RAM 40c by subtracting 1. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special reserved number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a second reserved number command capable of specifying the updated second reserved number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main RAM 40c. When the main CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the probability state flag and determines whether or not the probability state is high. When it is not in the high probability state, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery process. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the main CPU 40a performs a falling lottery process. In the falling lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the falling lottery process in the first special symbol start process. Then, when the falling lottery process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery process. However, in the second special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a first special jackpot flag) capable of specifying that the first special game won for the jackpot is being executed, in the main RAM 40c. When it is, the big hit lottery process and the small hit lottery process are not performed, and the outlier game process is executed.

In the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the big hit lottery process in the first special symbol start process. When the big hit lottery is won in the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the big hit game process. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won in the big hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the small hit lottery process. In the small hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the small hit lottery process in the first special symbol start process. When the small hit lottery is won in the small hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process and executes the small hit game process. On the other hand, when the small hit lottery is not won in the small hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process and executes the out-of-match game process.

In the big hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the big hit game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the big hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the big hit variation pattern for the second special game when in the non-variation shortened state. On the other hand, if the variation is in the variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern for the second special game in the variation reducing state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) when in the variation reduction state as compared to when it is in the non-variation reduction state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit game process, and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

Similarly, in the small hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the small hit game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the small hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortened state if it is the non-variation shortened state. On the other hand, if the variation is in the variation reduction state, the main CPU 40a determines the small hit variation pattern for the second special game in the variation reduction state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) when in the variation reduction state as compared to when it is in the non-variation reduction state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

Further, in the outlier game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as in the outlier game process in the first special symbol start process described above. However, in the out-of-match game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-motion variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the out-of-match game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-motion variation pattern for the second special game in the variation reduction state if the variation reduction state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) when in the variation reduction state as compared to when it is in the non-variation reduction state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the out-of-game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

Hereinafter, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start process is referred to as a first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start process is referred to as a second variation pattern command. The first variation pattern command corresponds to control information that can specify a variation pattern related to the first special game, and the second variation pattern command corresponds to control information that can specify a variation pattern related to the second special game.

In the present embodiment, in the first special symbol start process, when the second special big hit flag is stored in the main RAM 40c, the big hit lottery process and the small hit lottery process are not executed, but the outlier game process is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the first special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 is started during the execution of the second special game that is a big hit, the first special game is started. In the one special game, the outlying symbols are fixedly displayed. Similarly, in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol start process, when the first special big hit flag is stored in the main RAM 40c, the big hit lottery process and the small hit lottery process are not executed, and the outlier game process is executed. To be done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the second special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27 is started during the execution of the first special game that is a big hit, In the 2 special game, the outlying symbols are fixedly displayed.

When the special symbol start process ends, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 40a clocks the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is displayed in a fixed stop after the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the game end command in the output buffer when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. Incidentally, the main CPU 40a, during the execution of the first special game, when the second special game is a big hit and causes the second special symbol display portion 22b to display the big hit symbol definitely stopped, the main CPU 40a forces the first special game being executed. It ends, and the first special symbol display portion 22a causes the shifted symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed. Similarly, the main CPU 40a, during the execution of the second special game, when the first special game is a big hit and the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a, the second special game being executed is executed. Forced end, the second special symbol display portion 22b is displayed stop determination of the deviation symbol. When the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the main CPU 40a puts the big hit game in the waiting state for occurrence of the big hit game, and the control information (hereinafter, referred to as the occurrence waiting command) capable of specifying the waiting state for the big hit game. Store in output buffer.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, when the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3 is input, and when from the second count sensor SE4. When the detection signal is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that the game ball as the prize ball is paid out. When the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6 is input and when the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7 is input, the main CPU 40a controls so that the game ball as the prize ball is paid out. The main CPU 40a controls such that the number of game balls associated with the winning opening into which the game ball has entered is paid out as a prize ball.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in the waiting state for the occurrence of the big hit game, the main CPU 40a executes the big hit process and causes the big hit game. In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a starts control for causing the specified type of jackpot game to occur after the end of the jackpot special game. The main CPU 40a causes a big hit game by executing a big hit process. As described above, the main CPU 40a is configured to generate a big hit game at least on the condition that the big hit is won in the lottery. In the big hit process, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. The main CPU 40a measures the opening time when the opening command is stored in the output buffer. In addition, the main CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game when the opening time has elapsed. The main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 29 is opened, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 29 is closed when the first opening game ending condition or the second opening game ending condition is satisfied. , Round game ends. The main CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games defined for the big hit game is completed. The main CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. The main CPU 40a measures the ending time when the ending command is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit process when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the small hitting process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a small hit process after the end of the special small hit game. After the special game for small hits is over, the main CPU 40a performs the small hit process regardless of whether a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. In the small hitting process, the main CPU 40a starts control for causing a small hitting game after the end of the small hitting special game. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes the small hit game by executing the small hit process. In this way, the main CPU 40a is configured to generate a small hit game on condition that the small hit is won at least in the winning lottery. When the small hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores control information indicating that the small hit game is generated (hereinafter, referred to as small hit generation command) in the output buffer. In the case of causing a small hit game in the small hit process, the main CPU 40a opens the second special winning opening 31 with the upper limit of 0.6 seconds, then closes the second special winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds, and thereafter, The third actuator A3 is controlled so that the second special winning opening 31 is opened with the upper limit of 1.2 seconds. After generating the small hit game, the main CPU 40a causes the second big winning opening 31 to be closed when the first opening game ending condition or the second opening game ending condition is satisfied. The actuator A3 is controlled and the small hitting process is ended.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit process, thereby realizing a function as a big hit game generation means for causing a big hit game, and the main CPU 40a performing a small hit process causes a small hit game. A function as a game generation means is realized. Then, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit process or a small hit process, thereby realizing a function as a hit game producing means for producing a hit game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning game occurrence means causes the big hit game at least on the condition that the big hit is won in the lottery, and at least wins the small hit game on the condition that the small hit is won in the lottery. It is configured to occur.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main RAM 40c stores information capable of specifying the gaming state. The information that can specify the gaming state includes, in addition to the above-mentioned probability state flag and shortened state flag, information that can specify which of the open extended state and the non-open extended state (hereinafter referred to as the extended state flag). There is.

When controlling to the low probability state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the low probability state in the probability state flag. When the probability state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the low probability state, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the low probability state in the output buffer. When controlling to the high probability state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state in the probability state flag. When the probability state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the high probability state, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the high probability state in the output buffer. When controlling to the non-open extension state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. When the extension state flag is set to a value that can identify the non-open extension state, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can identify the non-open extension state in the output buffer. When controlling to the extended extension state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the extended extension state in the extension state flag. When the extension state flag is set to a value that can identify the open extension state, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can identify the open extension state in the output buffer. When controlling to the non-variation shortened state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-variation shortened state in the shortened state flag. When a value capable of specifying the non-variation shortened state is set in the shortened state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the non-variation shortened state in the output buffer. When controlling the fluctuation shortening state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the fluctuation shortening state in the shortening state flag. When the shortened state flag is set to a value that can specify the fluctuation shortened state, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the fluctuation shortened state in the output buffer.

After the jackpot game is over, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying a high probability state in the probability state flag, and sets a value capable of specifying an open extension state in the extension state flag to identify the fluctuation shortening state. Set the value to the shortened state flag. After the first big hit game, the main CPU 40a stores, in the main RAM 40c, the remaining number of times of the special game for controlling "50 times" in the extended extension state as the remaining extension number information that can be specified. On the other hand, after the second big-hit game is over, the main CPU 40a stores "100 times" in the main RAM 40c as extension remaining number information. When the extension remaining number information stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the extension remaining number information and updates the extension remaining number information each time the special game ends. When the updated remaining extension count information reaches 0, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-open extended state in the extended state flag. Further, when the updated remaining number of times information reaches 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the low probability state, the main CPU 40a can specify the non-variation shortened state. Set the value to the shortened state flag. On the other hand, when the updated remaining number of times information has reached 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the high probability state, the main CPU 40a is set to the shortened state flag. Do not update the value. When the updated remaining number of times information reaches 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the high probability state, the special state is set. When in the special state, the main CPU 40a stores information capable of identifying the special state (hereinafter referred to as special state information) in the main RAM 40c. The special state information is stored in the main RAM 40c until the special state ends. Further, when the special state information is stored in the main RAM 40c and the probability state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the low probability state after the end of the special game, the main CPU 40a causes the non-variation shortened state. Is set to the shortened state flag.

Incidentally, the main CPU 40a, when a big hit game occurs, a probability state flag is a value that can specify controlling to a low probability state, a value that can specify a non-open extension state is an extension state flag, and a non-variation shortening state is specified. Set possible values for the shortened state flags respectively. Therefore, when the big hit game is generated in the special state, the special state ends and the big hit game is generated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the big hit game is generated in the special state, that is, when the big hit lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 33 based on whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of ordinary holdings stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number. If the number of normally reserved is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main RAM 40c by adding 1. In addition, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated number of ordinary reservations. Further, the main 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 CPU 40a obtains a random hit random number, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main RAM 40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when the normal hit game is not being executed and is not being executed in the normal game, while making a negative judgment in the normal hit game or being in the normal game. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the number of normally reserved is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of ordinary reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main RAM 40c by subtracting one. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal hold number command that can specify the updated normal hold number.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main RAM 40c. When the main CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal win based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal win determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal win lottery (normal win determination) of whether or not it is a normal win. For example, when it is configured to be controllable to a high probability state for normal hits and a low probability state for normal hits, the main CPU 40a has a higher probability of winning the normal hits in the high probability state of normal hits than the low probability state of normal hits. Therefore, it is good to carry out a regular hit lottery. When the normal win is won, the main CPU 40a determines the normal win symbol to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. When the normal win is not won, the main CPU 40a determines an unusual pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After that, the main CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process. For example, when it is configured to be controllable in the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state, the main CPU 40a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state than in the non-normal shortened state (or A short time may be easily determined as the variation time of the normal game).

Then, the main CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main 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 fixedly stopped and displayed, and information is displayed. Control the panel 22. Further, the main CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information capable of specifying that the execution of the normal game is started along with the start of the execution of the normal game.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
After the end of the normal hit normal game, the main CPU 40a performs the normal hit processing. In the normal hit process, the main CPU 40a starts control for causing the normal hit game depending on whether it is the open extension state or the non-open extension state. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes (provides) a normal hit by performing the normal hit process. In the normal hit process, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the open state in the open extended state in the open extended state. Further, when in the non-open extended state, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting opening 27 is opened in the open state in the non-open extended state. In the present embodiment, the open mode when the open extension state is larger than the open mode when the non-open extended state is that the number of times the second starting opening 27 is opened in one normal hit game is large. Moreover, the total time for which the second starting port 27 is opened is long. Therefore, when the second starting port 27 is opened in the open state in the open extended state, compared to when the second starting port 27 is opened in the open state in the non-open extended state. Thus, it is easy to insert the game ball into the second starting opening 27. That is, in the open extended state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 27 is higher than in the non-open extended state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
First, the control performed by the sub CPU 41a when power supply is started will be described.
The sub CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) required at the start of the power supply with the start of the power supply. After the various settings are completed, the sub CPU 41a outputs various controls in the power-on process by the main CPU 40a. Wait until you enter the information. The sub CPU 41a is activated earlier than the main CPU 40a.

When the initial command is input, the sub CPU 41a reads out the information indicating the effect contents in the initial state from the sub ROM 41b, performs the activation by initialization based on the information, and activates in the initial state. On the other hand, when the sub-CPU 41a receives the return command, the sub CPU 41a starts up based on the return command and the state designation command, and starts up in the backup state. After booting to the initial state or the backup state, the sub CPU 41a performs various processes according to the control information output from the main CPU 40a. Further, when the setting value command is input, the sub CPU 41a specifies the setting value from the setting value command and updates the information indicating the specified specific value (hereinafter, referred to as the auxiliary setting value flag). The sub setting value flag is stored in the sub RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a can specify the setting value currently set from the sub setting value flag.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, and 25 so that the effect game and the effect accompanying the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game when the first variation pattern command is input in the normal low accuracy state. In the normal low accuracy state, the sub CPU 41a does not perform control for executing the effect game even if the second variation pattern command is input. On the other hand, if any of the special state, the specific low certainty state, and the specific high certainty state, the sub CPU 41a inputs the second variation pattern command and performs control to execute the effect game. It should be noted that the sub CPU 41a does not perform control for executing the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input in any one of the special state, the specific low certainty state, and the specific high certainty state.

When performing control to execute the effect game, the sub CPU 41a determines a symbol combination by the effect symbol finally derived in the effect game, based on the variation pattern command and the symbol command. Sub CPU41a, when it is possible to specify the big hit symbol from the symbol command, determines the effect symbol combination of the big hit. Sub CPU41a, when it is possible to specify the small hit symbol from the symbol command, determines the effect symbol combination of the small hit. If the deviating symbol can be specified from the symbol command, the sub CPU 41a determines the deviating effect symbol combination. When the small hit variation pattern or the out-of-range variation pattern associated with executing the reach effect is designated, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect symbol combination including the reach. Further, when performing control to execute the effect game, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect pattern to be variably displayed upon the input of the change pattern command, and controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is started. The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18, and 25 so that various effects are executed based on the change pattern that can be specified from the change pattern command. Further, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed in response to the input of the game end command. Note that the sub CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the game end command, and may cause the effect symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Further, when performing the control for executing the effect game, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of SR effect when the variation pattern associated with executing the SR effect is designated. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the SR effect of the determined type is executed after the end of the NR effect. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the execution of the reach effect, thereby realizing a function as a reach effect control unit that controls the execution of the reach effect.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the type of SR effect that can be determined and the determination probability (selectivity) of the type of SR effect are different depending on the set value that is set. Therefore, the sub CPU 41a determines the type of SR effect in accordance with the set value that has been set. Specifically, the first SR effect is an SR effect that can be determined regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Further, the second SR effect is an SR effect that can be determined regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Further, in the present embodiment, the higher the setting value with a higher degree of advantage, the first SR effect that can be determined regardless of which of the first to sixth setting values is set. There is a high probability that the second SR effect will be determined among the second SR effects. Therefore, when the second SR effect is executed, the degree of expectation that the set value having a high advantage is set is higher than when the first SR effect is executed. The third SR effect cannot be determined when any of the first to third setting values is set, while any of the fourth to sixth setting values is set. Sometimes it can be decided. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the third SR effect is executed, none of the first set value to the third set value having a low advantage is set, that is, the fourth set value having a high advantage is It can be specified that any of the sixth set values is set. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the probability that the third SR effect is determined is higher as the setting value having a higher degree of advantage is set among the fourth to sixth setting values. Therefore, when the third SR effect is executed, it is possible to specify that any one of the fourth set value to the sixth set value is set, and it is advantageous among the fourth set value to the sixth set value. The degree of expectation that a high set value is set increases. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, the selection ratio of the type of reach effect differs depending on the set value that is set. Therefore, for example, some or all of the first to fifth setting values are set as the first setting information, and some or all of the setting values having higher advantages than the setting values set as the first setting information are set. Is set as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the type of reach effect is different when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set. In particular, in the gaming machine 10, the selection rate of the type of SR effect corresponding to the second-stage reach effect among the reach effects differs depending on the set value that is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of at least the second stage reach effect type among the reach effects is different between when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to infer the set value from the type of SR effect.

Next, the hit effect process performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18, and 25 so that, when an occurrence waiting command is input, the occurrence waiting effect is executed. The occurrence waiting effect is executed with an effect content that prompts the game ball to enter the gate 33. The occurrence waiting effect is executed with an effect content that prompts the player to hit the right side. In this way, the occurrence waiting effect is executed with the effect contents that prompt the occurrence of the big hit game.

The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18 and 25 so that a big hit effect is performed during a big hit game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, and 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When the round command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, and 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, and 25 so that the ending effect is performed. Moreover, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, and 25 so that a small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. The small hit production is the content for continuing to display the small hit design by the effect design on the effect display device 25, and the display content of the effect display device 25 at the end of the special game of the small hit and the effect display during the small hit game. The display contents of the device 25 are the same. Therefore, even if the small hit production is executed, it is difficult to specify from the display contents of the effect display device 25 that the small hit game has occurred.

Next, the state process performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub RAM 41c stores information capable of specifying the gaming state. The information that can specify the game state stored in the sub RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as the secondary probability state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the sub RAM 41c includes information (hereinafter, referred to as a sub extension state flag) that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state. The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 41c includes information (hereinafter, referred to as a sub shortening state flag) that can specify which of the fluctuation shortened state and the non-variation shortened state.

When the control information that can specify the low-probability state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low-probability state in the secondary probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the high-probability state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high-probability state in the secondary probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-open extension state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the sub extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the open extension state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the sub extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-variation shortening state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-variation shortening state in the sub-shortening state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the fluctuation shortening state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the fluctuation shortening state in the auxiliary shortening state flag.

Here, based on FIG. 7, in the gaming machine 10, the change of the ball held with the playing time in each gaming state will be described.
In the gaming machine 10, if a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 27, a small hit will occur with a high probability even if it is not a big hit. For this reason, if the player hits it to the right, the game ball can be entered into the gate 33 and the game ball can be entered into the second starting opening 27, so that a small hit lottery is generated and a prize ball is won. The opportunity to do occurs. However, the variation time of the second special game in the non-variation shortening state is significantly longer than the variation time of the second special game in the variation reduction state, so that the small hit game is actually caused. The time until the chance to win a prize ball also increases significantly. In the present embodiment, after about 10 minutes have elapsed since the game ball was inserted into the second starting opening 27 and the execution of the second special game was started, the second big winning opening 31 was finally reached. Is released. When the player hits the right side in the non-variation shortening state, the number of game balls consumed per unit predetermined time (the number of game balls launched) exceeds the number of game balls obtainable per unit predetermined time. .. Furthermore, when hitting to the right, the game ball does not enter the first starting opening 26, so the number of special games executed per unit predetermined time is significantly reduced. Therefore, in the non-fluctuation shortening state, it is a preferable situation to hit left. On the other hand, in the fluctuation shortening state, the fluctuation time of the second special game becomes shorter than in the non-fluctuation shortening state. As a result, when the variation is in the shortened state, the number of small wins per unit time is more likely to occur than when it is in the non-varied shortened state. For this reason, when the fluctuation is in a shortened state, it is preferable to hit the right side.

By the way, in the gaming machine 10, in the downflow passage 39, the second start opening 27 is provided on the upstream side of the second special winning opening 31. Then, in the gaming machine 10, when it is in the extended extension state, most of the game balls entered from the ball inlet 39a enter the second starting port 27, and the second big prize is won even if a small hit game is generated. It is difficult for game balls to enter the mouth 31. In particular, even if the second starting port 27 is closed, the first projecting portion 38a reduces the downflow speed of the game ball flowing down the downflow passage 39, so that the second starting port 27 is closed. Even if it is a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 39a, the possibility of entering the second start opening 27 increases. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when it is in the non-open extension state, as compared with when it is in the open extension state, it is the first one of the game balls entered from the entry port 39a without entering the second starting port 27. The number of game balls entering the two major winning openings 31 tends to increase. In particular, even if the second special winning opening 31 is closed, the second projection 38b does not enter the second starting opening 27 because the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the downflow passage 39 is reduced. The possibility that the game ball will enter the second special winning opening 31 increases.

According to the gaming machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled to the special state, the number of small hits per unit time increases, so that the unit predetermined time is longer than the number of game balls consumed per unit predetermined time. The number of game balls that can be acquired per area is greater. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, if the game is controlled to a special state, if the player hits it to the right, even if the big hit game does not occur, the number of game balls (held ball) possessed by the occurrence of the small hit game increases. It becomes possible. In addition, the "ball" may be shown as "ball".

When the gaming machine 10 is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, it is preferable to hit left, so it is assumed to hit left. However, when the ball is normally controlled to be in a low accuracy state, the number of balls held cannot be increased even if the player hits to the left, and the number of balls held decreases as the game continues. Further, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to be in the specific low-accuracy state or the specific high-accuracy state, it is preferable to hit the right side, and therefore it is assumed that the right hit. However, when controlled to a specific low-accuracy state or a specific high-accuracy state, even if the player hits to the right, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game continues. However, when it is controlled to the specific low-accuracy state or the specific high-accuracy state, it is possible to easily hit the right and put the game ball into the second starting opening 27, so that the normal low-accuracy state is controlled. As compared to the case where the game is continued, the decrease in the number of balls held when continuing the game is suppressed.

On the other hand, when it is controlled in the special state, it is preferable to hit the right side, and therefore it is assumed to hit the right side. And, when it is controlled to a special state, by hitting right, a small hit game is generated per unit predetermined time, and there are many opportunities to enter the game ball into the second special winning opening 31. Therefore, the number of balls held can be increased, and the number of balls held increases as the game is continued. As described above, in the special state, the number of small wins per unit time is increased, so that the number of balls held can be increased. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable in a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small wins per unit time. When the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the special state, it is possible to expect a big hit and also to expect that the period of time to be controlled to the special state becomes long. Further, in the gaming machine 10, if the winning of the falling lottery is won while the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the special state, the special state ends. You can expect it to be long. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to increase the number of balls in possession by an average of 1,500 between the time when the special state is controlled and the time when the special state ends. Further, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to increase the number of balls held by an average of 700 balls during the first big hit game and the second big hit game, respectively. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the expected value regarding the increase in the number of balls held is higher from the start of the special state to the end of the special state than in the single big hit game.

Here, based on FIG. 8, among the lottery results of the winning lottery in the gaming machine 10, a ratio of being a big hit, a ratio of being a small win, and a ratio of being out of proportion (a ratio not winning in either the big hit or the small hit). Will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8, the small win rate in the win lottery is a constant rate regardless of which of the first to sixth set values is set. In addition, the proportion of the small hit in the winning lottery is higher (higher) than the proportion of the big hit, regardless of which of the first to sixth set values is set. Further, the small win rate in the win lottery is higher than the outlying rate regardless of which of the first to sixth set values is set. As described above, in the present embodiment, regardless of which of the first setting value information and the second setting information is set, the lottery result of the winning lottery results in a lottery result of winning a small win. The proportion is larger than the proportion of the lottery result in which the big hit or the small hit is not won. In addition, the proportion of small hits in the winning lottery is higher than the sum of proportions of deviations from the proportions of big hits, regardless of which of the first to sixth setting values is set. large.

On the other hand, in the winning lottery, the rate of deviating from the rate of winning the jackpot changes depending on which of the first setting value to the sixth setting value is set. For example, when the first setting value or the second setting value is set, the deviation ratio in the winning lottery is greater than the jackpot ratio, while any one of the third setting value to the sixth setting value is set. When the winning lottery is performed, the ratio of being out of the winning lottery is smaller (lower) than the ratio of being the big hit. In this way, when a part or all of the first setting value and the second setting value is used as the first setting value information, in the present embodiment, when the first setting information is set, the lottery of the winning lottery is performed. Of the results, the percentage of winning the lottery result is smaller than the percentage of winning the lottery result. On the other hand, when some or all of the third to sixth setting values are used as the second setting information, in the present embodiment, when the second setting information is set, among the lottery results of the winning lottery. The proportion of winning the lottery result is greater than the proportion of winning the lottery result of either the big hit or the small hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the first setting value and the second setting value correspond to the setting information classified into the first type, and the third setting value to the sixth setting value correspond to the setting information classified into the second type. Equivalent to. In the present embodiment, which of the setting information classified into the first type including the first setting value information and the setting information classified into the second type including the second setting information is set. However, the percentage of the lottery result of the winning lottery that is a lottery result that wins the small hit is larger than the percentage that is a lottery result that does not win either the big hit or the small hit. Further, in the winning lottery, there are two kinds of setting values, the first setting value and the second setting value, in which the ratio of deviation is larger than the ratio of jackpot. On the other hand, the ratio of deviation is large in the winning lottery. The number of set values smaller than the ratio is four types, that is, the third set value to the sixth set value. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of setting information classified into the first type is smaller than the number of setting information classified into the second type.

Although not shown in FIG. 8, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set and in the high probability state, in the winning lottery, one of the big hit and the small hit is obtained. Since the prize is always won, the ratio of the winning lottery is 0 (zero). That is, in the present embodiment, when the sixth setting value is set, the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is zero, while any of the first to fifth setting values is set. When set, the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is higher than zero.

By the way, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26, and during the execution of the first special game based on the winning, In the second special game that is started when the game ball enters the 2 start opening 27, the off symbol is forcibly displayed as a fixed stop. That is, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening, during the execution of the first variable game based on the winning, the second In the second variation game, which is started when a game ball enters the starting opening, the result is forcibly obtained in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27, and the second special game based on the winning is being executed, In the first special game, which is started when the game ball enters the first starting opening 26, the off symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening, and during the execution of the second variable game based on the winning, the first In the first variation game, which is started when the game ball enters the starting opening, the result is forcibly obtained in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won.

In the gaming machine 10, if the set values that are set are the same, in the winning lottery, the winning lottery may be performed depending on which of the first starting opening 26 and the second starting opening 27 is entered. There is no change in the probability of winning the jackpot. Therefore, for example, some or all of the first to fifth setting values are set as the first setting information, and some or all of the setting values having higher advantages than the setting values set as the first setting information are set. Is set as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the first start when the first setting information is set and when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second starting opening The probability of winning the big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the mouth is when the first setting information is set and is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting mouth. It is the same as the probability of winning the big hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening when the big hit is not won in the hit lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second setting information is set, the first starting opening when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening The probability of winning the big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the game is triggered when the game ball enters the first starting opening when the second setting information is set. It is the same as the probability of winning the big hit in the win lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening when the big hit is not won in the win lottery.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, if different set values are set, there is a change in the probability of winning the big hit in the winning lottery. Along with this, in the gaming machine 10, if the set value that is set is different, the outlier probability changes. Therefore, for example, some or all of the first to fifth setting values are set as the first setting information, and some or all of the setting values having higher advantages than the setting values set as the first setting information are set. Is set as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the first start when the first setting information is set and when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second starting opening The probability of winning the big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the mouth is when the second setting information is set and is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting mouth. It is lower than the probability of winning the big hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening when the big hit is not won in the hit lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the first start opening when the first setting information is set and when the big hit is not won in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start opening The probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the game ball to the second starting opening is when the second setting information is set. It is higher than the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening when the big hit is not won in the hit lottery .. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first setting information is set, the second starting opening when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening The probability of winning the big hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the game is triggered when the game ball enters the first starting opening when the second setting information is set. It is lower than the probability of winning the big hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening when the big hit is not won in the win lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first setting information is set, the second starting opening when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening The probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the game ball to the first starting opening is when the second setting information is set. It is higher than the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening when the big hit is not won in the hit lottery triggered by the entrance ..

However, in the gaming machine 10, even if the set values are set differently, the probability of winning the small win in the winning lottery is constant and constant. Therefore, for example, some or all of the first to fifth setting values are set as the first setting information, and some or all of the setting values having higher advantages than the setting values set as the first setting information are set. Is set as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the first start when the first setting information is set and when the big hit is not won in the win lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start opening The probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the mouth is when the second setting information is set and is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting mouth. It is the same as the probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the second starting opening when the first setting information is set and when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the game ball entering the first starting opening The probability of winning the small hit in the win lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the game is when the second setting information is set and triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening. It is the same as the probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery.

Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, the ratio of the small hit in the winning lottery is higher than the ratio of the small hit regardless of which of the first set value to the sixth set value is set. Is also big. Therefore, for example, some or all of the first setting value and the second setting value are set as the first setting value information, and some or all of the third setting value to the sixth setting value are set as the second setting information. And In this case, in the present embodiment, when the setting information classified into the first type including the first setting information is set, in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening When the big hit is not won and when the setting information classified into the second type including the second setting information is set, the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening In either case, when the big hit is not won, the percentage of the lottery result that wins the small win among the lottery results of the winning lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second starting opening Is larger than the proportion of the lottery result in which the big hit or the small hit is not won. Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the first set value or the second set value is set, the ratio of deviation in the winning lottery is larger than the ratio of big hit, while the third set value to When any of the sixth set values is set, the ratio of deviating in the winning lottery is smaller than the ratio of winning the big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, when the setting information classified into the first type is set, and when the big lottery is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the game ball entering the first starting opening In, in the lottery result of the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening, the proportion of the lottery result that wins the big jackpot is the lottery result that does not win either the big jackpot or the small jackpot. Is less than. Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting information classified into the second type is set, and when the big hit is not won in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening In, in the lottery result of the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening, the proportion of the lottery result that wins the big jackpot is the lottery result that does not win either the big jackpot or the small jackpot. Is greater than the ratio.

Further, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth set value is set and in the high probability state, the probability of being out of the winning lottery is 0 (zero). On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when any of the first set value to the fifth set value is set, the probability of being out of the winning lottery is higher than 0. Therefore, for example, it is assumed that the sixth setting value is the second setting information and some or all of the first to fifth setting values are the first setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the second start when the second setting information is set and when the big hit is not won in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start opening The probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the mouth is zero. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the first setting information is set, the second starting opening when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening The probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into is higher than zero.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the ratio of deviation in the winning lottery differs depending on which of the first to sixth setting values is set. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the set value can be estimated from the frequency of the failure. In particular, in the gaming machine 10, the small win percentage in the winning lottery is higher than the sum of the large win percentage and the outlying percentage. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, it is easier to grasp the frequency of “out” as compared with a pachinko gaming machine in which a general outbreak frequently occurs. As a result, in the gaming machine 10, it is easy to establish the game nature of inferring the set value from the frequency of the deviation, and it is easy to entertain the game nature.

However, the gaming machine 10 is not notified of "the number of times that the big hit or the small hit is not won in the winning lottery". In addition, the gaming machine 10 is not notified of "the frequency of the situation in which the winning lottery does not win either the big hit or the small hit". As described above, in the gaming machine 10, "the number of times the big hit and the small hit were not won in the winning lottery" and the "big hit and the small hit were not won in the winning lottery". None of the "frequency" is reported. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, "the number of times that the big hit and the small hit are not won in the winning lottery" and the "the number of times that the big hit and the small hit are not won in the winning lottery It is difficult to understand what the situation is like. As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not win either the big hit or the small hit in the winning lottery, and does not win either the big hit or the small hit in the winning lottery. It is configured such that neither of the frequency of the situation is notified.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to infer the set value from the type of SR effect. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to display a history regarding the executed reach effect on the effect display device 25. In the gaming machine 10, when the history related to the reach effect is not displayed on the effect display device 25 and in the standby state, when the operation button BT is operated, the history related to the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the history regarding the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 25 and in the standby state, when the operation button BT is operated, the display of the history regarding the reach effect ends. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, when the history regarding the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 25, and when the execution of the effect game is started in the standby state, the display of the history regarding the reach effect ends. Then, the effect display device 25 starts executing the effect game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 as the display unit can display the history regarding the executed reach effect.

The history regarding the reach effect includes a history capable of specifying a part of the reach effect executed during the execution of the special game when the big hit or the small hit is not won in the winning lottery. Further, the history regarding the reach effect does not include the history regarding the NR effect, but includes the history regarding the reach effect of the SR effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the history regarding the reach effect does not include the history regarding the reach effect in the first stage, but includes the history regarding the reach effect in the second stage. In addition, the history regarding the reach effect includes a history that can specify whether or not the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history is executed has been a big hit. By the way, in the history regarding reach production, if the special game in which the reach production shown in the history regarding reach production is executed is a big hit, it is identifiable that "it is a big hit". Further, in the history regarding reach production, if the special game in which the reach production shown in the history regarding reach production is executed is out, it is displayed that "it is out" can be specified. On the other hand, in the history regarding the reach effect, even if the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history regarding the reach effect is executed is a small hit, it is displayed as “out of contact”. As described above, in the present embodiment, the history regarding the reach effect includes a history capable of specifying a part or all of the reach effect executed during the execution of the variation game when the big hit is won in the winning lottery. ..

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, in the gaming machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated in the standby state, a history regarding the reach effect is displayed on the effect display device 25. When the history regarding the reach production is displayed on the production display device 25, the history regarding the reach production for the past 10 times is included. In the present embodiment, the history related to the reach effect for the past 10 times is configured to be displayed, but the history may be 5 times or 20 times instead of the past 10 times, and the reach effect performed after the power supply is started. The entire history may be displayed. Further, when the information stored in the sub RAM 41c is also configured to be backed up, it is possible to display the history regarding the reach effect performed before the power supply is cut off (for example, the day before). As described above, the history regarding the reach effect may be a history that can specify a part of the executed reach effect or a history that can specify all of the executed reach effects.

Here, the control relating to the display of the history regarding the reach effect will be described.
When the type of SR effect is determined, the sub CPU 41a stores the reach history information in the sub RAM 41c as the information that can specify the determined type and can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery. In the present embodiment, since the history of the last ten reach effects can be displayed, the reach RAM 10 can store ten pieces of reach history information. In the case of storing the reach history information in the sub RAM 41c, when 10 pieces of reach history information are already stored in the sub RAM 41c, the sub CPU 41a erases the oldest reach history information among the stored reach history information. , Store new reach history information.

When the detection signal from the operation button BT is input in the standby state, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the history regarding the reach effect is displayed. At this time, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the history regarding the reach effect is displayed based on the reach history information stored in the auxiliary RAM 41c. Incidentally, when the reach history information stored in the sub RAM 41c is less than 10, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the reach history information corresponding to the number of stored reach history information is displayed. .. In addition, in the standby state, when the detection signal from the operation button BT is input while the history information regarding the reach effect is already displayed, the sub CPU 41a produces an effect to end the display of the history regarding the reach effect. The display device 25 is controlled. At this time, the display content of the effect display device 25 returns to the display content in the standby state. In the standby state, when the variation pattern designation command is input and the effect game is executed while the history information regarding the reach effect is already displayed, the sub CPU 41a displays the history regarding the reach effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled as described above. At this time, the effect display device 25 starts executing the effect game.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the set value can be estimated based on the type of SR effect that can be executed when the special game is executed, but it can be executed when the special game is not executed. It is possible to infer the set value by such a specific effect. The specific effect is configured to be executable during the ending effect, that is, during the ending period. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, when the operation button BT is operated within the ending period, a specific effect may be executed. In this embodiment, even if the operation button BT is operated within the ending period, the specific effect may be executed or the specific effect may not be executed. As described above, the effects in the present embodiment include the specific effects that can be executed when the variable game is not executed.

In the gaming machine 10, the probability that the specific effect is executed when the operation button BT is operated within the ending period, that is, the execution probability of the specific effect is different depending on the set value. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the higher the advantage of the set value that is set, the higher the probability of execution of the specific effect. Therefore, for example, some or all of the first to fifth setting values are set as the first setting information, and some or all of the setting values having higher advantages than the setting values set as the first setting information are set. Is set as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the execution probability of the specific effect differs when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the set value can be estimated based on whether the specific effect is executed when the operation button BT is operated within the ending period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, there are a plurality of types of effect contents of the specific effect. Specifically, there are first content, second content, and third content as the content of the specific effect. In the gaming machine 10, the type of the effect contents of the specific effect that can be determined and the determination probability (selection rate) of the effect content of the specific effect are different according to the set value that is set. Specifically, the first content is effect content that can be determined regardless of which of the first to sixth setting values is set. Further, the second content is effect content that can be determined regardless of which of the first to sixth setting values is set. Further, in the present embodiment, the higher the setting value having a higher degree of advantage, the first content that can be determined regardless of which of the first to sixth setting values is set. The probability that the second content of the second content will be determined is high. Therefore, in the case where the specific effect of the second content is executed, the degree of expectation that the set value having a high advantage is set is higher than that in the case where the specific effect of the first content is executed. .. Further, the third content cannot be determined when any one of the first to third setting values is set, while any of the fourth to sixth setting values is set. It can be determined when the value is set. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect of the third content is executed, none of the first to third setting values with low advantages is set, that is, the fourth with high advantages. It can be specified that any one of the set value to the sixth set value is set. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the probability that the third content is determined is higher as the setting value having a higher degree of advantage is set among the fourth setting value to the sixth setting value. Therefore, when the specific effect of the third content is executed, it is possible to specify that any one of the fourth setting value to the sixth setting value is set, and in addition to the fourth setting value to the sixth setting value. Of these, the degree of expectation that the set value with the highest degree of advantage is set increases. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the selection rate of the effect content of the specific effect differs depending on the set value that is set. Therefore, for example, some or all of the first to fifth setting values are set as the first setting information, and some or all of the setting values having higher advantages than the setting values set as the first setting information are set. Is set as the second setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the selection rate of the effect content of the specific effect is different when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured so that the set value can be estimated from the execution probability of the specific effect and the effect contents of the specific effect.

Here, the control relating to the execution of the specific effect will be described.
During the ending period, the sub CPU 41a performs an execution lottery that determines whether to execute the specific effect according to the set value that is set. The probability that execution of the specific effect is determined in this execution lottery corresponds to the execution probability of the specific effect described above. Then, if it is not decided to execute the specific effect in the execution lottery, the sub CPU 41a does not execute the specific effect. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the privilege effect in the execution lottery, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content of the specific effect according to the set value that is set. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific effect of the determined effect content is executed. Incidentally, during the period in which the specific effect is being executed, even if the operation button BT is operated, the specific effect may be restricted from being executed.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when one special game of the first special game and the second special game is executed based on winning the jackpot, the deviation symbol is fixedly displayed in the other special game. In some cases, production of specific contents may be executed. For example, in the gaming machine 10, the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27 is triggered when the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26. In the second special game, when the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is derived, the effect of the specific content may be executed. In addition, for example, in the gaming machine 10, when the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27, the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 is triggered. When a result in which no big win or small win is obtained in the first special game, a special content effect may be executed. In the present embodiment, the effect of the specific content is configured to be executable on the effect display device 25. When the effect of the specific content is executed, the effect display device 25 executes the effect of the content in which the specific character appears. As described above, the effects in the present embodiment include effects with specific contents.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the sixth setting value is set, compared to when any of the first setting value to the fifth setting value is set, the effect of the specific content is easily executed. It is configured. Therefore, for example, it is assumed that the sixth setting value is the second setting information and some or all of the first to fifth setting values are the first setting information. In this case, in the present embodiment, the effect of the specific content is to win the big hit in the hit lottery when the second setting information is set and the game ball is entered into the first starting opening. When the result that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the second variation game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening when the player is present, the first setting information is set. The second variation game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening when the jackpot is won in the hit lottery In comparison with the case where the result of not winning in either the big hit or the small hit is derived, it is easier to be executed. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the effect of the specific content is to win the big hit in the hit lottery when the second setting information is set and the game ball enters the second starting opening. When the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the first variation game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening when the player is present is derived, the first setting information is set. The first variation game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening when the jackpot is won in the hit lottery when the game ball enters the second starting opening In comparison with the case where the result of not winning in either the big hit or the small hit is derived, it is easier to be executed.

Here, the control relating to the execution of the effect of the specific content will be described.
When the jackpot variation pattern has already been designated by the second variation pattern designation command and the game end command corresponding to the special game based on the variation pattern has not been input, the sub CPU 41a uses the first variation pattern designation command. When the deviation variation pattern is designated, a specific lottery is performed to decide whether to execute the effect of the specific content. Similarly, when the jackpot variation pattern is already designated by the first variation pattern designation command and the game end command corresponding to the special game based on the variation pattern has not been input, the sub CPU 41a causes the second variation pattern designation. When the deviation variation pattern is designated by the command, a specific lottery is performed to decide whether to execute the effect of the specific content. In the present embodiment, when a specific lottery is won, an effect of specific content is executed. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the specific lottery when the sixth setting value is set is higher than the winning probability of the specific lottery when any of the first to fifth setting values is set. high. When the specific lottery is won, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect of the specific content is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41a controls the execution of the effect, thereby realizing the function as the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect.

Here, the estimation of the set value when the history regarding the reach effect is displayed will be described. In this description, it is assumed that the history regarding the reach effect shown in FIG. 9 is displayed.
From the history regarding the reach effect shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to specify, for example, that the first SR effect has been executed one time ago (previous time), and as a result, “it has fallen out”. It is possible to specify that the second SR effect has been executed before the turn, and as a result, "a big hit" has been achieved. In addition, in the history regarding the reach effect shown in FIG. 9, it can be specified that the second SR effect is executed 7 times out of the last 10 times. In this case, for example, since the number of times the second SR effect is executed is larger than that of the first SR effect, it can be expected that the set value that has been set is highly advantageous. However, since the number of times the third SR effect has been executed out of the past 10 SR effects is 0, it is determined that any one of the fourth to sixth setting values is set. Cannot be guessed. Further, in the history regarding the reach effect shown in FIG. 9, two big hits are shown, and since it can be understood that the second SR effect is executed in any of the cases, the second SR effect is executed more than when the first SR effect is executed. It can be expected that a big hit can be expected when the 2SR effect is executed.

Next, based on FIG. 11, the estimation of the set value from the execution state of the specific effect during the ending period will be described.
For example, it is assumed that the operation button BT is operated five times in total at timings t11 to t15 within the ending period. Then, when the operation button BT is operated at the timing t11, it is assumed that the specific effect is not executed triggered by the operation. At this time, the player can infer the possibility that a setting value with a low advantage is set. On the other hand, if the specific effect is executed with each operation of the operation button BT at the timings t12 to t15 as a result, since the execution probability of the specific effect is high, a highly advantageous setting value is set. You can infer the possibility. In particular, when the specific effect of the second content is executed triggered by the operation of the operation button BT at timings t12 to t14 and the specific effect of the first content is executed when triggered by the operation of the operation button BT at the timing t15, Since the content specific effect is executed frequently, it is possible to infer the possibility that a highly advantageous setting value is set. However, when the specific effect of the third content is not executed, it is not possible to definitely infer that any of the fourth to sixth setting values is set.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1-1) For example, regardless of whether the first setting value (first setting information) or the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, the probability of winning the small hit is the same. is there. On the other hand, when the first setting value is set, the probability of winning the big hit is low, and the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is higher than when the sixth setting value is set. Therefore, it is possible to estimate the set value based on the frequency of occurrence of the situation in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. In this way, by providing the enjoyment of guessing the set value from the occurrence frequency of situations that are neither big hits nor small hits, it is possible to increase the interest in the situation where the player's attention is low and effectively improve the interest. In addition to being able to achieve the goal, it is possible to suppress the tiredness of the game when a situation in which neither a big hit nor a small hit occurs continuously.

(1-2) For example, regardless of whether the first setting value (first setting information) or the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, both the big hit and the small hit are won. The proportion of winning lottery results is smaller than the proportion of winning lottery results. For this reason, there are more chances of winning the small hit than opportunities of not winning either the big hit or the small hit. As a result, it is possible to create an interesting feature of finding a situation in which a small hit or a small hit is not won in a situation where the small win is won frequently and to improve the interest.

In particular, it is configured to be controllable in a special state in which the number of balls held can be increased by increasing the number of small wins per unit time. With this, in such a special state, by creating the interesting feature of finding a situation where neither the big hit nor the small hit can be won, while expecting that the number of balls held by the small hit increases, Moreover, even if the situation is not a big hit, it can be expected that a decrease in the interest of the player is suppressed.

(1-3) For example, when the first setting value (first setting information) is set, "the proportion of the lottery result of winning the big hit" is "the lottery result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit" Is smaller than the ratio. On the other hand, when the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, the "ratio of lottery results to win the big hit" is larger than the "ratio of lottery results to win neither the big hit nor the small hit". Is also big. As described above, the relationship between the "ratio of lottery results of winning the big hit" and the "ratio of lottery results of not winning either the big hit or the small hit" is reversed depending on the set installation value. Then, for example, when it is inferred that the first set value is set, the “ratio of lottery results that wins neither the big hit nor the small hit” is “the lottery result that wins the big hit”. Considering that it is larger than the “comparable proportion”, and paying attention to the high frequency of occurrence of situations in which neither a big hit nor a small hit is won, it is assumed that the conjecture is confirmed. On the other hand, for example, when it is inferred that the sixth set value is set, the “ratio of the lottery result of winning the big hit” is “the lottery result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit”. It is assumed that the conjecture is confirmed by paying attention to the high frequency of occurrences of winning big jackpots in consideration of the fact that it is larger than the "proportion". In this way, when it is estimated that the setting value corresponding to the first setting information is set, and when it is estimated that the setting value corresponding to the second setting information is set, It is possible to create a game that changes the situation that should be noticed in and improve the interest.

(1-4) At least when the big hit or the small hit is not won in the winning lottery, the reach effect is always executed. Therefore, in determining the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which neither a big hit nor a small win has occurred, it can be understood by looking at the execution frequency of the reach effect. Therefore, in order to estimate the set value, it is possible to increase the ease of checking the occurrence frequency of a situation in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, and as a result, it is easy to entertain the guess of the set value. It becomes easier to improve the interest.

(1-5) The specific effect can be executed when the special game (changing game) is not executed. Then, the "execution probability of the specific effect" is different when the setting value corresponding to the first setting information is set and when the setting value corresponding to the second setting information is set. Further, the "selection rate of the effect content of the specific effect" is different when the setting value corresponding to the first setting information is set and when the setting value corresponding to the second setting information is set. Therefore, the set value can be estimated also from the execution state of the specific effect. As described above, in addition to the fun of guessing the set value that is set according to the occurrence frequency of the situation where neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, execution of a specific effect that can be executed when the special game is not executed It is possible to provide the enjoyment of guessing the set value set according to the situation and synergistically improve the interest.

(1-6) When the setting information classified into the first type including the first setting information (the first setting value and the second setting value in the above-described embodiment) is set, “the result of lottery to win the big hit” Is smaller than the “ratio that results in a lottery result that wins neither the big hit nor the small hit”. On the other hand, when the setting information classified into the second type including the second setting information (third setting value to sixth setting value in the above-described embodiment) is set, "the proportion of the lottery result to win the big hit" Is larger than the “ratio that results in a lottery that wins neither the big hit nor the small hit”. In this way, depending on whether the setting information classified into the first type or the second type is set as the setting information, the “ratio of the lottery result to win the big hit” and the “big hit or the small hit” Also, the relationship of "the proportion of lottery results that won not be won" is reversed. Then, when it is inferred that the setting information classified into the first type is set, "the proportion of the lottery result that wins neither the big hit nor the small hit" wins the big hit Considering that it is larger than the “proportion of the lottery result”, it is assumed that it is possible to confirm whether the conjecture is correct by paying attention to the high frequency of occurrence of outlying situations. On the other hand, when it is inferred that the setting information classified into the second type is set, the “ratio of the lottery result to win the big hit” is “win either the big hit or the small hit It is assumed that the conjecture can be confirmed by paying attention to the high frequency of occurrences of winning the big jackpot, considering that it is larger than the “proportion of lottery results”. In this way, it is assumed that the setting information classified into the first type is set, and that the setting information classified into the second type is set, It is possible to create a game that changes the situation that should be noticed in and improve the interest.

Further, among the setting values, the number of setting information classified into the first type is smaller than the number of setting information classified into the second type. As described above, since the number of setting information classified into the second type is large, it can be made to appear to be a big hit easily, the motivation to play the game is increased, and the interest is effectively improved. You can

(1-7) Any of "the number of times that the big hit or the small hit was not won in the winning lottery" and "the frequency of the situation in which the big hit or the small hit was not won in the winning lottery" Is not notified. For this reason, what is the "number of times that the big hit or the small hit is not won in the winning lottery" and "the frequency of the situation where the big hit or the small hit is not won in the winning lottery" It will be difficult to understand what the situation is. As a result, we are interested in the "number of times that the big hit and the small hit are not won in the winning lottery" and "the frequency in which the big hit and the small hit are not won in the winning lottery". It will be effective and it will be easier to improve the interest.

(1-8) The reach effect can be executed while the special game (variable game) is being executed, and the selection rate of the type of the reach effect differs depending on the set value (the first setting information is set). Different when the second setting information is set). Therefore, the set value can be estimated also from the type of reach effect. Further, even if the reach effect is executed and eventually becomes out of position, if the set value can be estimated, it can be expected to suppress a decrease in interest for the out of position.

In addition, the setting value can be estimated from the execution status of the specific effect. For this reason, in addition to the fun of guessing the setting value according to the frequency of occurrence of a situation that is not won for either the big hit or the small hit, and the fun of guessing the setting value according to the type of reach production that can be executed during execution of the special game, It is possible to provide the enjoyment of guessing the set value depending on the execution status of the specific effect that can be executed when the special game is not executed, and synergistically improve the interest.

(1-9) The reach effect can be executed while the special game (variable game) is being executed, and the selection ratio of the type of the reach effect differs depending on the set value. Therefore, the set value can be estimated also from the type of reach effect. Further, the effect display device 25 (display means) is configured to be able to display the history regarding the executed reach effect. Accordingly, by referring to the history regarding the reach effect, the setting value can be estimated more accurately, and it becomes easier to provide the enjoyment of estimating the setting value. As described above, in addition to the fun of guessing the set value according to the occurrence frequency of the situation in which neither the big hit nor the small hit are won, the set value is set according to the type of reach production that can be executed when the special game is executed. It can provide fun to guess and synergistically improve interests.

(1-10) Part or all of the types of reach effects executed during the execution of the special game when the jackpot is won can be specified from the history of reach effects. As a result, it is possible to provide not only the fun of guessing the set value but also the fun of guessing what kind of reach effect is expected to be a big hit, further increasing the interest in the type of reach effect. At the same time, the interest can be improved.

(1-11) A part of the types of reach effects executed during execution of the special game when neither the big hit nor the small hit is won can be specified from the history of the reach effects. As a result, it is possible to provide not only fun for guessing the set value but also fun for guessing what kind of reach effect is likely to be hit when a big hit is performed, and further increase interest in the type of reach effect. It is possible to increase the interest while improving the interest. Especially, the interest in the reach effect executed in the special game when it is neither a big hit nor a small hit is usually low, but since it becomes an important factor in estimating the set value, another way of enjoying It is possible to improve the interest more effectively by making it possible.

(1-12) At least the SR effect (the second stage reach effect) type depending on the set value (when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set) The selection rate is different. Then, the history related to the reach effect is configured not to include the history related to the NR effect (the reach effect in the first stage) but to include the history related to the SR effect. As a result, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of inferring the set value from the history regarding the SR effect. Further, when both the history regarding the NR effect and the history regarding the SR effect are included in the history regarding the reach effect, the history may be complicated and it may be difficult to guess the set value. Therefore, the history related to the reach effect is not included in the history related to the NR effect, but is configured to include the history related to the SR effect, so that the history related to the reach effect can be simplified and the enjoyment of guessing the set value can be easily provided. As a result, it becomes easier to improve the interest.

(1-13) For example, whichever of the first setting value (first setting information) and the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, the game ball to the second starting opening 27 The probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery triggered by the entering of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entering of the ball is the same. On the other hand, when the first set value is set, as compared with when the sixth set value is set, the big hit is won in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27. In the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 when not being played, the probability of winning the big hit is low, and the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is high. Therefore, in the first special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 when the big lottery is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27, It is possible to infer the set value based on the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which no big win or small win is won. Similarly, for example, regardless of whether the first setting value (first setting information) or the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, the game ball enters the first starting opening 26. The probability of winning the small hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27 when the big hit is not won in the hit lottery triggered by the ball is the same. On the other hand, when the first set value is set, as compared with when the sixth set value is set, a big hit is won in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26. In the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27 when not being played, the probability of winning the big hit is low, and the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is high. Therefore, in the second special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27 when the big lottery is not won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 It is possible to infer the set value based on the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which no big win or small win is won. In this way, by providing the enjoyment of guessing the set value from the occurrence frequency of situations that are neither big hits nor small hits, it is possible to increase the interest in the situation where the player's attention is low and effectively improve the interest. In addition to being able to achieve the goal, it is possible to suppress the tiredness of the game when a situation in which neither a big hit nor a small hit occurs continuously.

Further, when the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26, and during the execution of the first special game based on the winning, to the second starting opening 27. In the second special game, which is started upon the entry of the game ball, the result of forcibly winning neither the big hit nor the small hit is derived. Similarly, when the big hit is won in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27, and the first starting opening 26 is being executed during the execution of the second special game based on the winning. In the first special game, which is started when the game ball enters the game, the result is forcibly derived that neither the big hit nor the small hit is won. Therefore, while providing the enjoyment of guessing the setting value by paying attention to the frequency of being out, it is possible to expect that the other special game will be a big hit when the result of the out is derived. It is possible to reduce the discouragement of the player due to the fact that it has become so entertaining.

(1-14) When the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, and when the big hit is not won in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 The probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27 is zero. Therefore, if it is estimated that the sixth set value is set, both the big hit and the small hit are won in the second special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27. When the result that is not played is derived, it can be expected that the first special game being executed becomes a big hit. On the other hand, when the first special game being executed does not actually result in a big hit, it can be specified that the sixth set value is not set. Accordingly, it is possible to create a scene in which it is possible to specify whether the sixth setting value is set, and it is possible to further increase the enjoyment of guessing the setting value.

(1-15) Second with a game ball entering the second starting opening 27 when a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by entering a game ball into the first starting opening 26 In the special game, when the result of not winning either the big hit or the small hit is derived, for example, when the sixth setting value (second setting information) is set, the first setting value (first setting value) Compared to the case where (information) is set, the effect of the specific content is easily executed. For this reason, when the result of not winning the big hit or the small hit in the second special game executed during the execution of the first special game is derived, and the first special game being executed When the game is a big hit, it is possible to increase the expectation that the sixth set value is set if the effect of the specific content is executed. Then, a result is obtained in which the first special game being executed is a big hit, and whether the big special or the small hit is not won in the second special game executed while the first special game is being executed. It is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to whether or not the presentation of the specific content is executed, without being limited to the above.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted.

In the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the set value can be estimated from the type of SR effect, as in the first embodiment. Then, in the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the effect display device 25 is configured to be able to display the history regarding the executed reach effect. In the second embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, the history related to the reach effect includes, among the reach effects executed during the execution of the special game when the big hit or the small hit is not won in the winning lottery. A history that can be partially specified is included.

However, in the second embodiment, in the history regarding the reach effect, a history in which a result capable of specifying a big hit in the NR effect is derived, and a result in which a result capable of specifying a big hit in the SR effect is derived. The created history and the history from which a result that can identify a failure in the SR effect have been derived are included. Further, in the second embodiment, the history regarding the reach effect includes a history in which a result capable of identifying a small hit in the SR effect is derived. By the way, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, even if the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history regarding the reach effect is executed is a small hit, it is displayed as “out of contact”. To be done. In this way, in the history related to the reach effect, it is possible to specify the history in which the result that can identify the big hit in the reach effect in the first stage is derived and the big hit in the reach effect in the second stage. At least a history of deriving such a result and a history of deriving a result capable of specifying that neither the big hit nor the small hit was achieved in the reach effect in the second stage are included. As with the first embodiment, the history regarding the reach effect in the second embodiment may be a history that can specify a part of the executed reach effect, or can specify all of the executed reach effects. It may be a history.

Here, the control relating to the display of the history regarding the reach effect according to the present embodiment will be described.
When determining the type of SR effect, the sub CPU 41a stores the reach history information in the sub RAM 41c, as in the first embodiment. Further, when the big hit variation pattern (for example, variation pattern HP6) associated with executing only the NR effect is designated, the sub CPU 41a can specify that only the NR effect is executed and the big hit occurs. Reach history information is stored in the sub RAM 41c as information. In addition, the sub CPU 41a performs control for displaying a history regarding the reach effect and control for ending display of the history regarding the reach effect, as in the first embodiment.

Here, the estimation of the set value when the history regarding the reach effect is displayed will be described. In this description, it is assumed that the history regarding the reach effect shown in FIG. 12 is displayed.
From the history regarding the reach effect shown in FIG. 12, it is possible to specify that, for example, the NR effect was executed 8 times before, and as a result, “a big hit” was achieved. In addition, in the history regarding the reach effect shown in FIG. 12, it can be specified that the second SR effect is executed five times in the past ten times. In this case, for example, since the number of times the second SR effect is executed is larger than that of the first SR effect, it can be expected that the set value that has been set is highly advantageous. However, since the number of times the third SR effect has been executed out of the past 10 SR effects is 0, it is determined that any one of the fourth to sixth setting values is set. Cannot be guessed. Further, in the history regarding the reach effect shown in FIG. 12, three big hits are shown, and since it can be understood that the second SR effect is executed twice in the history, it is more than when the first SR effect is executed. It can be expected that the big hit can be expected when the second SR effect is executed. Further, in the history regarding the reach effect shown in FIG. 12, it can be understood that only the NR effect is executed and the big hit occurs, so that it can be expected that a highly advantageous set value is estimated. In the first place, if there are not many chances to be a big hit, it is difficult for the NR effect only to be executed and the chance to be a big hit occurs easily. It can be expected that there are many opportunities to be a big hit, that is, that a set value with a high advantage is set.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-11) and (1-13) to (1-15) in the first embodiment.
(2-1) At least the type of SR effect (second stage reach effect) depending on the set value (when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set) The selection rate is different. Then, in the history regarding the reach effect, a history in which a result capable of specifying a big hit in the SR effect is derived, and a result in which it is possible to specify that the SR effect does not result in either a big hit or a small hit Was constructed to include both the derived history and. As a result, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of inferring the set value from the history regarding the SR effect. In addition, since the history related to the reach effect includes a history in which a result that can identify a big hit in the NR effect (the reach effect in the first stage) is derived, a case where the set value is estimated from the number of big hits In addition, it is possible to create a scene in which the history related to reach production is used, and it is possible to improve interest.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
In the above-described embodiment, there may be a plurality of types of NR effects, and the selection rate of the types of NR effects may be changed according to the set value that is set. Then, for example, when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set, the selection rate of the type of the reach production of the first stage and the selection rate of the type of the reach production of the second stage. May be different. Incidentally, when the selection rate of the type of NR effect is changed according to the set value that is set, it is not necessary to change the selection rate of the type of SR effect according to the set value that is set. Further, it is not necessary to change the selection rate of the type of the reach effect according to the set value that is set, and for example, it is not necessary to be able to infer the set value based on the type of the reach effect. .. Further, the types of SP effects may not be three types, and for example, SP effects of a type that can be selected only when one specific set value is set may be provided. It should be noted that the selection rates of the NR effect type and the SR effect type do not have to be different for each set value, for example, when some of a plurality of kinds of set values are set and when other set values are set. You may make different when you are.

The specific effect does not have to be an effect that can be executed in the ending period, and can be an effect that can be executed during the occurrence of a big hit game (for example, the opening period), or can be executed in the standby state. It may be possible production. Further, the specific effect does not have to be an effect that is triggered by the operation of the operation button BT, and may be configured to be executed at a predetermined timing in the ending period, for example. Further, the upper limit number of times that the specific effect can be executed may be set within the period in which the specific effect can be executed (in the ending period in the above embodiment). The upper limit number of times may be one or two or more times.

-Even if the set values that are set differ, the execution probabilities of the specific effects may be the same. Further, when the operation button BT is operated, the specific effect may be executed without fail. In the case of the above configuration, it is impossible to infer the set value from the execution probability of the specific effect, but the set value may be inferred from the effect content of the specific effect. In addition, even when the set values that are set are different, one or both of the types of decidable specific effect contents and the determination probability of the specific effect contents may be the same. In such a configuration, it is impossible to infer the set value from the effect contents of the specific effect, but the set value may be inferred from the execution probability of the specific effect. As described above, even when the set values that are set are different, of the execution probability of the specific effect, the type of the effect content of the specific effect that can be determined, and the determination rate of the effect content of the specific effect. Some or all may be the same. Further, the types of effect contents of the specific effect may not be three, and for example, there may be effect contents that can be determined only when one specific type of setting value is set. In addition, the execution probability of the specific effect does not have to be different for each set value, for example, it may be made different when some of the plural kinds of set values are set and when other set values are set. Good. Further, the determination rate of the effect content of the specific effect does not have to be different for each set value, for example, when some plural kinds of set values are set and when other set values are set. You can make them different. In addition, the types of effect contents of decidable specific effects do not need to be different for each set value, for example, when a plurality of kinds of set values are set and other set values are set. It may be different at different times.

The effect of the specific content may be an executable effect regardless of the execution status of the effect game (for example, whether the reach effect is being executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the effect of the specific content is executed at any timing. The execution of the specific content may be restricted depending on the execution status of the effect game, for example. In the case of such a configuration, for example, since the effect of the specific content is executed according to the execution status of the effect game, it is possible to suppress the effect of the specific content from interfering with other effects. In addition, you may change the execution mode of the production of specific content. Further, the winning probability of the specific lottery may be different for each set value.

The effect of the specific content may be an effect that can be executed only when one specific type of set value (for example, the sixth set value) is set. Even in this case, it can be said that when the second setting information is set, the effect of the specific content is more likely to be executed than when the first setting information is set. Further, the effect of the specific content is, for example, when any one of the fourth setting value to the sixth setting value is set and when one of the first setting value to the third setting value is set. In comparison, it may be easier to execute. That is, the setting value corresponding to the “second setting information” that is likely to produce the effect of the specific content may be one type or a plurality of types.

In the above-described embodiment, the "number of times the big hit or the small hit is not won in the winning lottery" is configured to be notified by, for example, at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18, and 25. May be. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, "the frequency of being in the situation in which neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the winning lottery" is notified by, for example, at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18, 25. It may be configured to do so. For example, at least one of "the number of times that you did not win either the big hit or the small hit in the winning lottery" and "the frequency that you got the situation where you did not win either the big hit or the small hit in the winning lottery" You may comprise so that it may be notified. In addition, when the game state is a specific game state (for example, a special state) among a plurality of types of game states, "the number of times that the jackpot is not won in either the big hit or the small hit" and "the big hit in the hit lottery" And at least one of the “frequencies in which a situation in which no win is achieved” is given.

The history regarding the reach effect does not have to be configured to be displayable in the standby state, and may be configured to be displayable even during execution of the special game. Further, for example, a display unit different from the effect display device 25 may be provided, and the history regarding the reach effect may be displayed on the other display unit. Further, even if the history regarding the reach effect is not displayed by the operation of the operation button BT, for example, the history regarding the reach effect may be displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed in the standby state. Good.

-In the history of reach production, if the special game in which the reach production shown in the history of reach production is executed is a small hit, it is possible to specify that "it is a small hit" can be specified. May be. In addition, the history regarding the reach effect may not include a history that can specify the result of the special game in which the reach effect shown in the history is executed (for example, whether the special game is a big hit).

In the above-described embodiment, the history regarding the reach performance for the past 10 times is configured to be displayed, but the history of the number of times of execution is displayed for each type of reach performance or each combination of reach performance type and result. It may be configured to be performed. For example, when the second SR effect is executed 12 times, a history that can specify that the second SR effect is executed 12 times may be displayed.

-It may be configured to be controllable to a game state in which it is controlled to a non-open extension state, a fluctuation reduction state, and a low probability state. And in the game state controlled by the non-open extension state, the fluctuation shortening state and the low probability state, right-handing is recommended, and the number of wins in the small hit per unit time can be increased to increase the number of balls. It may be configured to be possible.

In the above embodiment, when the second special game is started during the execution of the first special game based on winning the big hit lottery, when the small hit is won, the second special game is compulsory. It may be configured that the small hit symbols are not fixedly stopped and displayed, but the small hit symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the first special game is started during the execution of the second special game based on winning the big hit lottery, when the small hit is won, the first special game is executed. It may be configured to forcibly deviate from the fixed stop display of the symbols and to display the small hit symbols to the fixed stop.

When one special game of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, and the other special game is a small hit, and the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the one special game being executed is displayed. It may be configured such that it is forcibly terminated and the outlying symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed.

When one of the first special game and the second special game is executing the special game, if the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted, and after the big hit game, The execution of the one special game that has been suspended may be restarted. Similarly, when one of the first special game and the second special game is executing the special game, when the small hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the small hit game is played. After the end of the above step, the execution of the one special game that has been interrupted may be restarted.

When the deviation symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed 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 definitely stopped and displayed in the one special game, One special game may be finished. In addition, when one special game of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and the deviation symbol is fixedly displayed in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the other special game is stopped. The execution of the one special game that has been interrupted may be restarted after the variation interval after the end has elapsed.

When the first special game is a big hit when the game state is controlled to any one of the specific low certainty state, the specific high certainty state and the special state, even if the second special game is being executed, The execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute the predetermined jackpot notification effect. The predetermined jackpot notification effect may be, for example, an effect in which an image including a character such as “during an opportunity” is displayed on the effect display device 25. Similarly, when the second special game is a big hit when the normal low accuracy state is controlled, the execution of the effect game based on the first special game is stopped even while the first special game is being executed. In the effect display device 25, a predetermined jackpot notification effect may be executed.

When in the variable time shortened state, only the variable time of the second special game of the first special game and the second special game becomes shorter (or easier to shorten) than in the non-fluctuation shortened state. It may be configured as follows. At this time, for example, in the variation time shortened state, the variation time of the first special game may be longer (or easier) than in the non-variation shortened state. ..

The jackpot game may be generated even if the gaming ball is not inserted into the gate 33 after the jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed in the special game. That is, you may comprise so that it may not be controlled by the waiting state of a big hit game. Further, after the small-hit symbol is derived in the special game, the small-hit game is triggered by the entrance of the game ball into the gate 33, similarly to when the large-hit symbol is derived in the special game. You may.

In the above embodiment, the big hit game is triggered by the fact that the game ball enters the gate 33 in the waiting state for the big hit game. However, the game ball enters a ball entrance different from the gate 33. A big hit game may be triggered when the player enters the ball. The entrance, which is different from the gate 33, may be the entrance for which the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied upon the entrance of the game ball, or if the payout condition for the prize ball is not satisfied, a special game or It may be an entrance that does not satisfy the starting conditions of a game such as a normal game.

The big winning opening that is opened when the big hit game is generated and the big winning opening that is opened when the small hit game is generated may be the same. The number of special winning openings may be one. In addition, when a big hit game based on some kinds of big hits is generated, the big winning opening that is opened when the small hit game is generated may be configured to be opened. Similarly, when a small hit game based on some types of small hits is generated, the special winning opening that is opened when the big hit game is generated may be configured to be opened.

When the control is performed in any one of the special state, the specific low certainty state, and the specific high certainty state, the effect game based on the first special game may be executed. Further, when the normal low accuracy state is controlled, the effect game based on the second special game may be executed. For example, when the effect game based on the first special game and the effect game based on the second special game are executed, each effect game may be executed separately in different display areas of the effect display device 25. The effect games may be separately executed on different display devices.

The number of game balls consumed in the above embodiment is the number of game balls shot to the game area 21, and can be said to be the number of effective balls. Further, the number of game balls to be paid out in the above embodiment is the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball and can be said to be the number of prize balls. This number of award balls may be the number of award balls when all the award balls have been entered, or for example, the number of award balls excluding the award balls that are paid out when a player enters the general award ports 34, 35. May be

The falling lottery may be performed even when the probability is controlled to be low. By the way, even if the falling lottery is not won when the low probability state is controlled, the low probability state may be continuously controlled.

The winning probability of the big hit lottery, the winning probability of the small win lottery, and the winning probability of the falling lottery in the above embodiment may be changed. Further, it does not have to be configured to be controllable to a high probability state, and in this case, for example, the winning probability of the big hit lottery and the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the low probability state of the above embodiment may be adopted. The winning probability of the big hit lottery and the winning probability of the small hit lottery in the high probability state of the embodiment may be adopted. Further, although the setting value is configured to be changeable in six steps, it may be less than six steps or more than six steps. Further, the setting value classified into the first type setting information in the above embodiment and the setting value classified into the second type setting information in the above embodiment may be changed. For example, the number of setting values classified into the first type setting information may be the same as the number of setting values classified into the second type setting information, or the setting values classified into the second type setting information may be set. It may be more than the number of values.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the power supply is started while the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned on and the RAM clear switch 40e is turned off, the setting confirmation mode is set. You may comprise. In the setting confirmation mode, while the set value being set is notified, the set value may not be changed. The setting confirmation mode may be ended when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off. Further, in the above embodiment, when the power supply is started while the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state and the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state, various backups are made. The information may be reset and restored.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, it may be controlled to a special state after the big hit game ends. For example, the type of jackpot may include a jackpot that is defined to be controlled in a special state after the jackpot game is over. If the special state is controlled after the jackpot game, it is configured to continue to be in the special state until the special game is played a predetermined number of times, even if you win the falling lottery without being in a low probability state. Alternatively, the special state may be terminated when the falling lottery is won.

In the above embodiment, the advantage in the case of winning the big hit in the winning lottery triggered by entering the second starting opening 27, and the big hit in the winning lottery triggered by entering the first starting opening 26. The advantage when winning may be different. For example, when a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting opening 27 and when a big hit is won in a winning lottery triggered by entering a ball in the first starting opening 26, the type of big hit The ratio for determining or the type of jackpot that can be determined may be different.

In the above embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 26 and the starting condition of the first special game is satisfied, the big hit lottery is carried out, but the small hit lottery is not carried out You may. That is, the big hit lottery may be performed when the ball is entered into the first starting port 26, but the small hit lottery may not be performed when the ball is entered into the first starting port 26. On the other hand, in the above embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 27 and the starting condition of the second special game is satisfied, the big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is not won. The small hit lottery may be performed. As described above, the small hit lottery may be performed when the game ball enters the at least second starting opening of the first starting opening and the second starting opening. In this case, the "probability of winning the big hit", the "probability of winning the small hit", and the "big hit or the small hit" in the hit lottery that is carried out when the game ball enters the second starting opening 27. The “probability of not winning” may be as in the above embodiment. Further, the "probability of winning a big hit" in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 is the same as in the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27. The probability may be the same as the "probability of winning the jackpot". On the other hand, the "probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit" in the winning lottery that is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 26 is the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 27. The probability may be the same as the sum of the "probability of winning the small hit" and "probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit" in the ball lottery. When the small hit lottery is not performed, the “probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit” in the above embodiment can be said to be the “probability of not winning the big hit” or the “outfall probability”.

・As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, specifications that control it to a high probability state until the next big hit game is given, and specifications that control a high probability state until you win the falling lottery (falling machine), There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until the symbol variation game for a predetermined number of times is completed. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state has a specification (V probability variation machine) that controls to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described tumble machine and V confirmation machine are mixed. In addition, the V certainty variation machine has a specification for providing a specific round game with a single big winning opening. The V certainty machine is equipped with a plurality of special winning openings, which are a special winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There are specifications that cause games. Each of the embodiments may be embodied as a V-variable machine having any specification.

The high probability state may be controlled after the big hit game ends, and the low probability state may be controlled after the big hit game ends. For example, the types of jackpots include jackpots that are defined to control the high probability state after the jackpot game and jackpots that are defined to control the probability after the jackpot game to a low probability state. Good.

In the above-described embodiment, information that can specify which of a low-probability state and a high-probability state can be specified, information that can be specified whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and a fluctuation reduction state And information that can specify which one of the non-variation shortened states is specified, but some or all of the information may be common information.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 serves as a sub-integrated control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25, a light-emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and a speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 41. You may provide the sound control board which controls it professionally. Such a sub integrated control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included in the sub board.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above 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.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) The winning lottery means has a function as a big hitting lottery means for carrying out a big hitting lottery for determining the winning of the big hit, and a function as a small hitting lottery means for carrying out the small hitting lottery for determining the winning of the small hit.

10... Pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine), 17... Decoration lamp, 18... Speaker, 22... Information display panel, 25... Performance display device, 40a... Main CPU, 40b... Main ROM, 40c... Main RAM, 41a... Sub CPU , 41b... Sub ROM, 41c... Sub RAM.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine configured to be able to set any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage of the probability of winning a jackpot,
A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery,
Variable game execution means for executing a variable game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery,
Hit game occurrence means for causing a hit game,
And a production control means for controlling execution of production,
The hit game inducing means is configured to generate a big hit game at least on the condition that the big hit is won in the lottery, and at least a small hit game on the condition that the small hit is won in the lottery. ,
The setting information includes first setting information and second setting information,
The probability of winning a big hit in a winning lottery when the first setting information is set is lower than the probability of winning a big hit in a winning lottery when the second setting information is set,
The probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery when the first setting information is set is the same as the probability of winning the small hit in the winning lottery when the second setting information is set. ,
When the second setting information is set, the probability of not winning either the big hit or the small hit in the win lottery when the first setting information is set is Higher than the probability of not winning any,
In the effect, there is a specific effect that can be executed when the variation game is not executed,
At least one of the execution probability of the specific effect and the selection rate of the effect content of the specific effect is different when the first setting information is set and when the second setting information is set. And the gaming machine. It is configured so that it can be controlled in a special state where you can increase the number of balls you have by increasing the number of small wins per unit time
Regardless of which of the first setting information and the second setting information is set, of the lottery results of the winning lottery, the proportion of the lottery result of winning the small win is The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is higher than a proportion of a lottery result in which none of them is won. When the setting information classified into the first type including the first setting information is set, the ratio of the lottery result of the winning lottery to the big hit is either the big hit or the small hit. Even though it is smaller than the proportion of the lottery result that does not win,
When the setting information classified into the second type including the second setting information is set, the proportion of the lottery result of the winning lottery that is the lottery result to win the big jackpot is either the big hit or the small hit. Is greater than the percentage of lottery results that do not win
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the number of pieces of setting information classified into the first type is smaller than the number of pieces of setting information classified into the second type among the setting information. It is configured so that neither the number of times that a big hit or a small hit is won in the winning lottery nor the frequency of the situation where neither a big hit nor a small hit is won in the winning lottery is reported. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.