JP2021177935A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can improve the interest in a game.SOLUTION: A ball entry rate improved state is a game state in which a game ball is easier to enter a second start ball entry port than in a non ball entry rate improved state and in which there are at least a case in which it is controlled to the ball entry rate improved state on the basis of a satisfaction of a first condition and a case in which it is controlled to the ball entry rate improved state on the basis of a satisfaction of a second condition. The first condition is a condition satisfied after an end of a jackpot game. The second condition is a condition different from the first condition and satisfied by a trigger in which a specific event is generated. A variation pattern is determined on the basis of a predetermined determination condition. The predetermined determination condition includes a first determination condition in the ball entry rate improved state to which it is controlled on the basis of the satisfaction of the first condition, and a second determination condition in the ball entry rate improved state to which it is controlled on the basis of the satisfaction of the second condition. The variation pattern having a shorter variation time is easier to be determined in the second determination condition than in the first determination condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed according to the entry of a game ball into the first starting ball entrance or the second starting ball entrance, and a symbol is drawn based on the result of the big hit lottery. A variable game is played. When the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game in which the special entrance is opened is given. As a result of executing the normal symbol variation game in response to the entry of the game ball into the normal start opening, the second start opening is opened when the normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game. A normal hit game is given.

Among such pachinko gaming machines, for example, as in Patent Document 1, those controlled by various gaming states are general. The game state includes, for example, a non-ball entry rate improvement state and a ball entry rate improvement state in which the game ball is easier to enter into the second starting ball opening than the non-ball entry rate improvement state. The improved state of the ball entry rate is more advantageous to the player than the improved state.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, it is configured so that the ball entry rate can be controlled to be improved after the jackpot game is completed. In addition to the jackpot game being granted, the pachinko gaming machine is entered after the jackpot game is completed. It is possible to raise the expectation that the ball rate will be controlled to be improved. In addition, when the ball entry rate is controlled to be improved after the big hit game is completed, the non-ball entry rate improvement state is triggered by the number of times the symbol variation game executed after the jackpot game is completed reaches a predetermined number of times. It may be controlled by.

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However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by improving the control of the gaming state.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is given after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, and the first starting ball opening for the gaming ball to enter. A second start ball entry port where a game ball can enter, an open state where a game ball can enter the second start ball entry port, and a closed state where a game ball cannot enter the second start ball entry port. A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery according to the opening and closing member that operates so as to be able to take the ball, and the entry of the game ball into the first start entry slot or the entry of the game ball into the second start entry slot. A variable pattern determining means for determining a variable pattern based on a predetermined determination condition, and a gaming state controlling means for controlling a gaming state are provided, and the gaming state controlled by the gaming state controlling means is not included. There are a ball rate improvement state and a ball entry rate improvement state, and the ball entry rate improvement state is a gaming state in which a game ball is easier to enter into the second starting ball entry port than the non-ball entry rate improvement state. There is a gaming state in which at least the first condition is controlled based on the fulfillment of the first condition and the second condition is controlled based on the fulfillment of the second condition. The first condition is a condition satisfied after the end of the jackpot game. The second condition is a condition that is satisfied when a specific event different from the first condition occurs, and the predetermined determination condition is before being controlled based on the establishment of the first condition. There is a first determination condition in the entry ball rate improvement state and a second determination condition in the ball entry rate improvement state controlled based on the establishment of the second condition, and the second determination condition is the first determination. The gist is that the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time shorter than the condition can be easily determined.

With respect to the game machine, when the game state control means is controlled to the ball entry rate improved state based on the establishment of the first condition, until the symbol variation game of the first upper limit number of times is executed without becoming a big hit. While continuously controlling the ball entry rate improved state, when the ball entry rate improved state is controlled based on the establishment of the second condition, the symbol variation game of the second upper limit number of times is executed without becoming a big hit. The second upper limit may be a number larger than the first upper limit by continuously controlling the ball entry rate to the improved state.

Regarding the game machine, the game state controlled by the game state control means includes a low probability state and a high probability state, and the high probability state is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the low probability state. It is a gaming state, and the second condition is a condition that is established when a special number of symbol fluctuation games are executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the low probability state, and the second upper limit number of times. May be configured to be a number of times larger than the inverse of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state.

Regarding the game machine, the game state controlled by the game state control means includes a low probability state and a high probability state, and the high probability state is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the low probability state. It is a gaming state, and the second condition is a condition that is established when a special number of symbol fluctuation games are executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the low probability state, and the gaming state control means. Is controlled to the low probability state after the end of the big hit game, or to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and is controlled to the low probability state when a predetermined control condition is satisfied. May be.

Regarding the game machine, the game state controlled by the game state control means includes a low probability state and a high probability state, and the high probability state is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the low probability state. When the game state is controlled and the game state control means is controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state based on the establishment of the first condition, the game state control means controls either the high probability state or the low probability state. When the ball entry rate is controlled to the improved state based on the satisfaction of the second condition, the low probability state may be controlled instead of the high probability state.

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

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine schematically. The figure which shows the kind of a jackpot. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the control content of a base state. The figure which shows the kind of a normal hit. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the determination conditions of the fluctuation pattern. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the determination conditions of the fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the production mode. The figure which shows the transition transition of a production mode. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing the transition of the game state and the effect mode. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production mode of the effect to be executed. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production mode of the effect to be executed. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production mode of the effect to be executed. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production mode of the effect to be executed. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production mode of the effect to be executed. The figure which shows the look-ahead command setting process. The figure which shows the 1st look-ahead effect determination process. The figure which shows the 1st count effect determination process. The figure which shows the 2nd count effect determination process. The figure which shows the 2nd rush effect control processing. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing the control timing of the rush effect.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body is configured to emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 as an operation means on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production. The operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting, for example.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a as a symbol variation game execution means. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b as a symbol variation game execution means. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol fluctuation game and the second special symbol fluctuation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol fluctuation game (symbol fluctuation game)", and the special symbol fluctuation game is referred to as "". It may be referred to as "special game". That is, the special game includes a first special game and a second special game. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the big hit lottery is won. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, a variable interval time (“0.5 s” in the present embodiment) is set as the time from when the special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop and the special game ends until the start of the next special game is allowed. It is stipulated. That is, the variable interval time is the time from the end of this special game to the time when the start of the next special game is allowed. In other words, the variable interval time is the time until the start of the next special game is allowed, and it can be said that it is the time until the start of the big hit game or the start of the standby state is allowed. The standby state is a state in which a variable game or a jackpot game is not performed.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively. In this way, the execution of the special game can be held up to the predetermined number of holdings.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e as a means for executing a normal symbol variation game. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal missed symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect displaying device 27 as an effect executing means and a notification effect executing means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character. In addition, the effect display device 27 executes a predetermined notification effect.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "333" or "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. When the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-design combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the pattern combination that is out of alignment with the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is shaken and variablely displayed.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the movements of the characters to appear and the effect symbols are different.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. That is, a game ball can enter the second starting port 29 as the second starting ball entry port. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. That is, the second special game can be executed according to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 6). The normal variable member 30 is operated in a permissible state in a normal hit game. As described above, the ordinary variable member 30 as the opening / closing member operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an allowable state in a predetermined opening mode in the ordinary hitting game.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 6). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game. As described above, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing member can operate so that the big winning opening 31 can take the allowable state and the regulated state in the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing area 36 through which a game ball entering the large winning opening 31 can pass, and a normal passing area 37 downstream of the large winning opening 31. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into the first passage and the second passage, and the special passage area 36 is in the first passage and the normal passage area 37 is in the second passage. Each is provided. That is, the special passing area 36 and the normal passing area 37 can pass the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing sensor SE6 that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the special passing area 36. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE6, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this way, the special passage sensor SE6 detects that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36 (the game ball that has passed through the special passage area 36).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution member 38 capable of operating in the first distribution state and the second distribution state at a place where the passage through which the game ball entered in the large winning opening 31 branches branches. There is. The first distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passing region 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates the distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 6). The distribution member 38 operates so as to be able to take the first distribution state and the second distribution state, and can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. That is, a game ball can enter the gate 33 as a normal starting ball entry port. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Then, a normal hit lottery is performed according to the entry of the game ball into the gate 33, and the normal hit lottery is won and the normal hit game is given. That is, a normal hit game may be given according to the entry of the game ball into the gate 33.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. That is, the high-probability state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)". As described above, the gaming state includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state in which it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the low-probability state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate). As described above, in the game state, the low base state (non-ball entry rate improved state) and the ball entry rate at which the game ball enters the second starting port 29 are higher than in the low base state (ball entry rate). There is a high base state (improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state. In the present embodiment, in the high base state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 29 rather than in the low base state by performing the third control without performing the first control and the second control. It becomes easy to enter the ball, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, at least one arbitrarily selected control may be performed.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in a low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the variable member 30 is normally not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

Further, in the present embodiment, the high base state includes a first high base state and a second high base state in which the controlled conditions are different. The first high base state as the first ball entry rate improvement state is a gaming state controlled based on the satisfaction of the first condition among the conditions controlled to the high base state. The first condition in the present embodiment is a condition that is satisfied after the end of the big hit game. The second high base state as the second ball entry rate improvement state is a gaming state controlled based on the establishment of a second condition different from the first condition among the conditions controlled to the high base state. The second condition in the present embodiment is a condition that is established when the special game is executed a special number of times (900 times in the present embodiment) without becoming a big hit after being controlled to a low probability state. That is, the high base state is a gaming state that may be controlled based on the satisfaction of the first condition or may be controlled based on the satisfaction of the second condition.

Further, in the present embodiment, the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 is different between the first high base state and the second high base state in the normal hit game, and the degree of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the opening mode of the normally variable member 30 may be the same. Hereinafter, the first high base state and the second high base state may be collectively referred to as a high base state. In the present embodiment, the first condition corresponds to a predetermined condition, and the second condition corresponds to a specific condition. Further, in the present embodiment, the establishment of the second condition corresponds to the occurrence of a specific event and the occurrence of a special event.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to a predetermined number of times.

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the multiple round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is the maximum number of balls, and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Takes the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the big winning opening 31 takes the closed state. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 42 types of jackpot symbols are displayed on the symbol ZA, 8 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB, and the 50 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZC. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 64 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Za, 6 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Zb, and 30 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zc. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are three types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are three types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, the maximum number of round games is set to 3 times, which is less than 10. As the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc, the upper limit number of round games is set to 2 times, which is less than 3 times. In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the interval time between rounds is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the interval time between rounds elapses, the next round game is started. Alternatively, the ending time will be started. As the interval time between rounds, 9s is specified only after the end of the second round game when the jackpot is based on the symbol Zb, and 1.5s is specified otherwise.

Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (14s in the present embodiment) is defined for all types of jackpot games, but the opening time is not limited to this, and for example, different opening times are defined depending on the type of jackpot game. You may. Further, in the present embodiment, 11s is set as the ending time, but the ending time is not limited to this, and for example, a different ending time may be set depending on the type of the big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 3, for each jackpot game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, in a plurality of round games, an operation round in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. There is a game, and the second round game is defined as the operation round game. Therefore, when the operation round game is started, the first distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information determined for the type of jackpot. It is operated from the distribution state to the second distribution state. In the non-actuated round game which is not the activated round game, the distribution member 38 is not operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and maintains the second distribution state. As described above, in the plurality of round games, there are an actuated round game in which the distribution member 38 can be operated in the first distribution state and a non-operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated in the first distribution state. be.

The control content (distribution control) of the distribution member 38 includes short distribution control in which the time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state is short and time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state. There is a long distribution control. That is, the control content of the distribution member 38 includes a plurality of types of distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated so that the time for taking the first distribution state is different.

Further, as the distribution control information, the start condition of each distribution control is defined so as to correspond to each type of jackpot. Specifically, the start condition of each distribution control is established when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operating round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, as a condition for starting the short distribution control, the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operating round game is "1", as in all types of jackpot games. It is established with the opportunity. As a start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za to Zc, the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game is "2". It is established with the opportunity. On the other hand, as a start condition for long distribution control, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC does not hold in the actuated round game.

Further, as the distribution control information, the end condition of each distribution control is defined. The end condition of the short distribution control is when 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied, or when the operation round game ends before 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. That is, in the short distribution control, when the end condition of the round game is not satisfied by the time when the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, that time has elapsed. It is a distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state as an opportunity. Further, in the short distribution control, when the end condition of the round game is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, the end condition of the round game is satisfied. It is a distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state as an opportunity.

As the end condition of the long distribution control, a predetermined time (predetermined time, 1.4 s in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the end of the operation round game, regardless of the time elapsed since the start condition is satisfied. It is established when it is done. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time reaches the distribution member 38 after the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 enters the large winning opening 31 (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). Sufficient time has been set before. Further, in the present embodiment, 1.5 s is specified as the interval time between rounds and 1.4 s is specified as the end condition of the long distribution control, and the time shorter than the interval time between rounds is specified for the long distribution control. It will be specified as an end condition. That is, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 becomes the first when a predetermined time has elapsed after the end condition of the round game is satisfied. It is a distribution control that operates so as to take two distribution states.

In the present embodiment, as the end condition of the short distribution control, a time shorter than the time from the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is defined. .. Further, the total time of the time determined as the end condition of the short distribution control and the time until the distribution member 38 is operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state is a special winning sensor. It is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected by SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 operates from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 operates from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. That is, in the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the number of balls entered in the large winning opening 31 becomes "1" in each operation round game. This is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take a second distribution state by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute the game ball to the special passing region 36.

Further, in the present embodiment, the time from the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensor SE3 to the operation of the distribution member 38 from the second distribution state to the first distribution state is the special prize sensor SE3. It is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected to when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 reaches the second distribution member 38 by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It operates from the minute state to the first distribution state.

Further, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za to Zc, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the second round game. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, in the second round game, the short distribution control is performed, but the long distribution control is not performed. Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za to Zc, at least the operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passing region 36 is performed, while the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is performed. In the operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, the operation round game is not performed.

As described above, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, but to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. There is a first operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated. Further, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, and the distribution member 38 can be operated to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. There is a second actuation round game in which the split member 38 can be actuated. It can be said that the first actuated round game is a round game in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is less likely to pass through the special passage area 36 than the second actuated round game.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the special game of a predetermined number of times (120 times in this embodiment) is terminated as the game state after the end of the big hit game. Until then, a high probability state is given. Further, the predetermined number of times is the same regardless of the type of the determined jackpot. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a low probability state is given without giving a high probability state as the game state after the end of the big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first high base state is a gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, the second high base state is a gaming state controlled when a special number of special games are executed without becoming a big hit after the control of the low probability state. As described above, even in the high base state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 29 than in the low base state, the trigger (condition) to be controlled is different. Further, the special number of times of executing the special game from being controlled to the low probability state to being controlled to the second high base state is a number of times larger than a predetermined number of times that can be controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. Is.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first high base state continues until the special game of the first upper limit number (in this embodiment, 100, 120, or 500 times) is executed without becoming a big hit. It is a controlled gaming state. There are a plurality of types of upper limit times in this first upper limit number of times, and the first upper limit number of times corresponds to the type of big hit, the game state when the big hit lottery is won, and the game state controlled after the end of the big hit game. Is. On the other hand, the second high base state is a gaming state in which the game is continuously controlled until a predetermined second upper limit number of times (1200 times in the present embodiment) of the special game is executed without becoming a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the second upper limit number of times has one kind of upper limit number of times, and the second upper limit number of times is controlled to the case of being controlled to the low probability state and the case of being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. The same number of times as in the case. The second upper limit number is a number larger than the first upper limit number, and is a number larger than the special number. Further, the second upper limit is a number of times larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability state (about 320), and even in the low probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is relatively high. I can say.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, unless the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state (first high base state or the second high base state) and the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined, the jackpot is determined. When the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the game, the first upper limit number of times is 120 times. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game, the first upper limit number is 100 times, which is smaller than 120 times. As described above, when the game is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the same number of times as the predetermined number of times controlled to the high probability state becomes the first upper limit number of times. Further, when the game is controlled to the low probability state after the end of the big hit game, the number of times smaller than the predetermined number of times controlled to the high probability state is the first upper limit number of times. These 100 times and 120 times are smaller than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability state (about 320).

On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state (first high base state or the second high base state) and the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined, the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state after the end. The first upper limit is 500 times, which is larger than 120 times, both when it is performed and when it is controlled to a low probability state. It should be noted that this 500 times is a number of times larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability state (about 320), and it can be said that the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is relatively high even in the low probability state. ..

The high base state is controlled when a special number of special games are executed after the end of the big hit game or after the control of the low probability state, so that the big hits are continuously made (so-called "ream"). There is a high possibility that it will be controlled when it is controlled to a low probability state for a certain period of time (so-called “hamari time”). Further, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, since it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, there is a high possibility that the game will be controlled to a low probability state after the big hit game is completed. For this reason, when the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined, the number of times larger than in other cases is the first upper limit number.

In this way, the first high base state is a special game that can be controlled after the end of the jackpot game, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined as the type of jackpot and when the jackpot based on something other than the symbol ZC is determined. It is a game state in which the upper limit of the number of times is different. Further, in the first high base state, when a big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined as the type of big hit, the game state when the big hit lottery is won is the high base state and the low base state. It is a game state in which the upper limit of the number of special games that can be controlled after the end of the jackpot game is different. Further, in the first high base state, when a big hit based on a symbol other than the symbol ZC is determined as the type of big hit, when the big hit is controlled to the low probability state and when it is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, It is a game state in which the upper limit of the number of special games that can be controlled after the end of the jackpot game is different. In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC corresponds to the first jackpot and the specific jackpot, and any of the jackpots based on other than the symbol ZC corresponds to the second jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, the low base state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high base state corresponds to the second gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the same probability (65535/65536) is defined as the winning probability (normal winning probability) of the ordinary winning lottery in all the base states. As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is a lottery in which the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state are won with the same probability, but the lottery is not limited to this, and for example, the low base state. The lottery may be won with different probabilities depending on at least one of the state, the first high base state, and the second high base state.

The fluctuation time of the normal game is the same time (200 ms) in the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state, but is not limited to this, for example, the low base state and the first high base state. It may be different at least in any one of the second high base states, and the determination probability may be different at the same time. Further, the fluctuation interval time of the normal game is also the same time (500 ms) in the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state.

There are three types of symbols FZA to FZC in the ordinary hit symbols displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 22e as the game result of the ordinary game, and each of the three types of symbols FZA to FZC has the same probability (1/3). Although it is determined, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, at least one of the symbols may be determined with a different probability, and there may be one type, two types, and any one of four or more types of symbols.

As an opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game, in the low base state, it is controlled to the open state with an upper limit of 32 ms in all normal hit games, while in the second high base state, all normal In the hit game, the open state is controlled up to 5400 ms. Further, as an opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game, in the first high base state, in the normal hit game based on the symbol FZA, it is controlled to the open state for 3000 ms until the end condition is satisfied, and 1000 ms. It is controlled to the closed state and to the open state for 2000 ms. In the normal hit game based on the symbol FZB, until the end condition is satisfied, it is controlled to the 2000 ms open state, the 1000 ms closed state, and the 3000 ms open state. In the normal hit game based on the symbol FZC, the game is controlled to the 2500 ms open state, the 1000 ms closed state, and the 2500 ms open state until the end condition is satisfied.

As described above, in the opening mode of the normal variable member 30, in the first high base state and the second high base state, the second starting port 29 takes an open state in one normal hit game rather than the low base state. The total upper limit opening time that can be done is long. Further, as the opening mode of the normally variable member 30, there are a plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state, while there is one type of opening mode in the second high base state. The plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state are different from the one type opening mode in the second high base state, and the normal variable member 30 can take the open state in one normal hit game. The total upper limit opening time at which the second starting port 29 can be in the open state in the upper limit number of times and one normal hit game is different. In the present embodiment, as the opening mode of the ordinary variable member 30, any one of a plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state corresponds to the first opening mode and the second opening mode.

Further, the total upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can be opened in one normal hit game differs between the first high base state and the second high base state, and in the second high base state, the total upper limit opening time is different. The total upper limit opening time that the second starting port 29 can take an open state in one normal hit game is longer than that in the first high base state. Further, in the normal hit game given in the first high base state and the normal hit game given in the second high base state, the normal variable member 30 can take an open state in one normal hit game. The maximum number of times of opening is different.

In the first high base state, the plurality of types of opening modes are such that the normal variable member 30 can take the open state a plurality of times in one normal hit game. Further, the plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state are the total upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can take the open state in one normal hit game, and the normal variable member in one normal hit game. The upper limit of the number of times that 30 can take the open state and the closing time that the normally variable member 30 can take the closed state in one normal hit game are the same. On the other hand, the plurality of types of opening modes in the first high base state differ in the upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can take the opening state once.

Further, the upper limit control time of the normal hit game is the same time (6000 ms) for all types of normal hit games in the first high base state, while in the second high base state, all the normal hit games are played. The same time (5400 ms) as the type. That is, the upper limit control time of the normal hit game is shorter in the second high base state than in the first high base state. As a result, in the second high base state, the total upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can be in the open state in one normal hit game is shorter than in the first high base state, but the normal hit game Digestion is faster. Further, in the first high base state, there are a plurality of types of opening modes of the normally variable member 30 as compared with the second high base state, and the launch timing of the game ball is made so as to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29. It is possible to make the adjustment difficult, and it is possible to improve the technical intervention for the player.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and 995/65536 (about 1/66) in the high probability state. The number of prize balls is "2" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is defined, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "4" is defined.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an auxiliary control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore game control. Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are equipped with a backup function, but the sub control board 41 may not be equipped with the backup function.

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

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. That is, the jackpot fluctuation pattern can be determined when the jackpot lottery is won, and is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a reach effect. In the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination through the reach effect is defined. That is, the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern can be determined when the jackpot lottery is not won, and is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a reach effect. In the deviation variation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the pattern combination of the deviation without going through the reach effect is defined. That is, the out-of-order fluctuation pattern can be determined when the big hit lottery is not won, and is a fluctuation pattern without reach effect.

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

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various backed up information is initialized by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d as the initialization operation means is on (operated).

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 to A3 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 to A3. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

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

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker 18.

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

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

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

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition (first hold condition) of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the execution of the special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this way, the execution of the first special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. 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.

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the execution of the special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the second special hold number after the update. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold number command) that can specify the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this way, the execution of the second special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls to a standby state in which the special game and the big hit game are not executed when each special hold number is "0", not during the special game or the big hit game.

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 28 or the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29, and determines whether or not the big hit is achieved. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the big hit lottery means (big hit determination means).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the jackpot type determining means. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss pattern derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determining means. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special hold number, determines the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol command. And the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

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

When the random number value related to the special game is stored by executing such a special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is a random number value related to the first special game or a random number value related to the second special game. Regardless of whether or not, it is determined whether or not the special game is a big hit in the order of the earliest total acquisition order, and the special game is executed. That is, the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29.

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

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

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a ends a round game, information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) is set in the output buffer.

In particular, the main control CPU 40a is defined as a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state among the plurality of round games. Based on the distribution control information, the distribution actuator A3 is controlled to control the operation of the distribution member 38.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3, and the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 not only in the activated round game but also in the non-operated round game. Is counting.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls that have entered the jackpot 31 determines the start condition of the short distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls to be entered is the number of balls to be entered, the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is divided from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the short distribution control.

Specifically, when any of the types of big hits is decided, a short swing is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 in each operation round game is "1". The start condition of the minute control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control. Then, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied. When a predetermined time (0.028s in the present embodiment) has elapsed, or when the end condition of each operation round game is satisfied, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a is the first. The distribution member 38 is operated so as to take two distribution states.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls that have entered the jackpot 31 determines the start condition of the long distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls to be entered is the number of balls to be entered, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the long distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the long distribution control until the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is divided from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the long distribution control.

Specifically, when a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za to Zc is determined, the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 in the second round game as the second operation round game is "2". The start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. The main control CPU 40a does not perform long distribution control in the second round game when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined.

When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a special passing command) that can specify the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 36. Set to.

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the first high base state in the main base state flag in all types of jackpots, triggered by the start of the ending time. The main base state flag is a flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a flag that can specify whether to control the low base state, the first high base state, or the second high base state. be.

Further, the main control CPU 40a specifies the game state when the big hit lottery is won, the type of the big hit, and whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game. Then, the main control CPU 40a specifies the upper limit number of times corresponding to the specific result as the first upper limit number of times that can be controlled in the first high base state, and sets a value that can specify the first upper limit number of times in the main high base number of times counter. do. The main high base number counter is a counter assigned to the main control RAM 40c and for counting the number of executions of a special game that can be controlled in a high base state (first high base state or second high base state).

Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a specifies that the gaming state when the big hit lottery is won is the high base state and the type of the big hit is the big hit based on the symbol ZC, "500" is set as the first upper limit number of times. Identify. In other cases, when the main control CPU 40a specifies that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a specifies "120" as the first upper limit number of times, while special during the big hit game. When it is specified that the game ball has not passed through the passing area 36, "100" is specified as the first upper limit number of times.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a identifies that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game, triggered by the input of the ending command, the main control CPU 40a specifies that all types of jackpots are controlled to a high probability state. Set the possible values in the primary probability state flag. The main probability state flag is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a flag that can specify whether to control the low probability state or the high probability state. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a predetermined number of times (“120” in this embodiment) that can be controlled in the high probability state in the main high probability number counter. The main high probability number counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of a special game that can be controlled in a high probability state.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a controls all types of big hits to a low probability state. Set a value that can be specified in the main probability state flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the special number of times in the main low probability number of times counter. The main low probability number counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled to the low probability state.

Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a is set to "0" among the main high base number counter, the main high probability number counter, and the main low probability number counter assigned to the main control RAM 40c. No counter is subtracted by "1". In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the end of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the start of the special game. You may.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first upper limit number of times is different depending on whether the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined as the type of jackpot and the jackpot based on other than the symbol ZC is determined. Further, in the present embodiment, the first upper limit number is a case where a big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined as a type of big hit, a case where the game state when the big hit lottery is won is a low base state, and a high base state. The number of times is different depending on the case. Further, in the present embodiment, the first upper limit is a low probability after the end of the big hit game when the big hit based on a symbol other than the symbol ZC is determined as the type of the big hit and is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game. The number of times is different when controlled by the state and when controlled by the high probability state.

When the main high base number counter is updated from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag. When the main high probability number counter is updated from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, and can specify a special number of times. Value is set in the main low probability count counter. As described above, the main control CPU 40a controls to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and when a predetermined control condition is satisfied with the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times as a trigger, the main control CPU 40a controls to the low probability state. The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the second high base state in the main base state flag when the main low probability number counter is updated from "1" to "0", and sets the second upper limit. Set the number of times to the main high base number counter.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" to the main base state flag, the main probability state flag, the main high base count counter, the main high probability count counter, and the main low probability count counter, triggered by the input of the opening command. Set and initialize each flag and each counter.

As described above, the main control CPU 40a may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game, or may be controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a controls the game ball to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the big hit game, while the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the big hit game. When not, control to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Then, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the special game is executed a predetermined number of times without becoming a big hit and the predetermined control condition is satisfied, and the low probability state is satisfied. To control.

Further, the main control CPU 40a continuously controls to the first high base state until the special game of the first upper limit number of times is executed without becoming a big hit when controlled to the first high base state, and the first upper limit number of times. It is controlled to a low base state when the special game of is executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a continuously controls to the second high base state until the special game of the second upper limit number is executed without becoming a big hit when controlled to the second high base state, and the second Control to a low base state when the maximum number of special games are executed. Further, the main control CPU 40a is not a big hit in the second high base state, but is a big hit in the low base state after being controlled to the low base state triggered by the execution of the special game of the second upper limit number of times. It does not control to a high base state when a predetermined number of special games are executed.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the first high-probability state or the low-probability state after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the second high-probability state. Control to a low probability state without controlling to a high probability state. Further, the main control CPU 40a continuously controls the high probability state and the high base state until 120 special games are executed without becoming a big hit after the end of the big hit game, and the big hit after the end of the big hit game. In some cases, it is continuously controlled to a low probability state and a high base state until 500 special games are executed.

In particular, when the big hit lottery is won in the high base state and the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined as the type of the big hit, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state after the end of the big hit game. Occasionally, it is controlled to a low probability state and a low base state when 500 special games are executed without becoming a big hit. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the high probability state and the high base state after the end of the big hit game, the low probability state and the high base are triggered by the execution of 120 special games without becoming a big hit. Control to state. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls to a low probability state and a low base state after 500 special games are executed without becoming a big hit after the end of the big hit game.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a is won in the big hit lottery in the low base state and the specific big hit is determined as the type of the big hit, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the high probability state and the high base state after the end of the big hit game. It is controlled to a low probability state and a low base state when 120 special games are executed without becoming. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a wins the big hit lottery in the low base state and the specific big hit is determined as the type of the big hit, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the low probability state and the high base state after the end of the big hit game. It is controlled to a low probability state and a low base state when 100 special games are executed without becoming. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state control means.

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

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) as an output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the first high base state in the main base state flag, information that can specify that it is in the first high base state (hereinafter, first). (Shown as a high base state command) is set in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the second high base state in the main base state flag, information that can specify that the main base state is in the second high base state (hereinafter referred to as the second high base state). (Shown as a status command) is set in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Ordinary symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the normal hold number after the update.

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

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not in a normal hit game and is not in a normal game, while it makes a negative determination when it is in a normal hit game or in a normal game. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is not "1" or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information, the current game state, and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. In the present embodiment, this process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) of a normal symbol of whether or not it is a normal hit, and the main control CPU 40a that executes this process enters the game ball into the gate 33. It corresponds to the ordinary winning lottery means for performing the ordinary winning lottery of the ordinary game accordingly.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a wins a normal hit with the same probability in the case where the current gaming state is in the low base state and in the case where the current gaming state is in the high base state, and the normal hit lottery is in the low base state. It can be said that the lottery is won with the same probability in the first high base state and the second high base state, but the lottery is not limited to this. For example, the normal winning lottery may be a lottery in which the winning is higher in the high base state (first high base state and second high base state) than in the low base state. Further, for example, the normal winning lottery may be a lottery in which the winning is performed with a higher probability in the case of the second high base state than in the case of the first high base state, and in the case of the second high base state. It may be a lottery that wins with a higher probability in the case of the first high base state than in the case of the first high base state. Moreover, any combination of these combinations may be adopted.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

If the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is an information display device so as to start the normal game and derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 based on the current gaming state, and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. As such, the actuator A1 is normally controlled. In particular, when the above-mentioned open time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the open pattern for the low base in the low base state and in the second high base state regardless of the normal hit symbol. Determine the open pattern for the second high base. On the other hand, in the first high base state, the main control CPU 40a determines the open pattern for the first high base corresponding to the determined normal hit symbol among the plurality of types of open patterns for the first high base.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-order symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of out-of-order symbols according to the effect symbol.

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

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and at the same time, the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and may derive the symbol combination as a trigger of the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

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

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-probability state command, the sub-probability state command sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag, and sets a value that can specify the special number of times in the sub-low-probability number counter. The sub-probability state flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag capable of specifying whether to control the low-probability state or the high-probability state. The sub-low probability count counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled to the low-probability state. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag sets a value that can be specified to be a high-probability state, and a value that can specify a predetermined number of times is set as a sub-high-probability number counter. Set. The sub-high probability number counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a counter for counting the number of executions of a special game that can be controlled in a high-probability state.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag. The sub-base state flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a flag that can specify whether to control the low base state, the first high base state, or the second high base state. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the first high-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the first high-base state in the sub-base state flag, and sets a value that can specify the first upper limit number of times as the sub-high base. Set to the count counter. The sub-high base number counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game that can be controlled to the high base state (first high base state or second high base state). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the game state when the big hit lottery is won and the type of the big hit, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game based on the input of the special passing command. Identify what you did. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the gaming state when the big hit lottery is won is the high base state and the type of the big hit is the big hit based on the symbol ZC, "500" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. .. In other cases, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies "120" as the first upper limit number of times, while special during the big hit game. When it is specified that the game ball has not passed through the passing area 36, "100" is specified as the first upper limit number of times. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the second high base state command, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the second high base state in the sub base state flag, and sets a value that can specify the second upper limit number of times to the high base number of times. Set to the counter.

Here, the fluctuation pattern and the determination condition for determining the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.
As shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP12, HP22, and HP32 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP11, HP21, and HP31 are defined as out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP04 are defined as out-of-range fluctuation patterns.

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the low base state. The fluctuation patterns HP21 and HP22 are the fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the high base state (first high base state and the second high base state), and the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 are the fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the first high base state. .. The fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP04 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in common in the low base state and the high base state, but in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP04 is a fluctuation pattern that can be selected in the second high base state. ..

Further, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 are fluctuation patterns in which the reach is formed (during the execution of the special game) in the production game and the first super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR1”) production is executed. .. The fluctuation patterns HP21 and HP22 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach is formed (during execution of a special game) and a second super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed in the effect game. The variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are executed with a final effect that can be identified as the last special game controlled to the first high base state without forming a reach (during the execution of the special game) in the effect game. It is a fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 correspond to the special fluctuation pattern.

The fluctuation time corresponds to each fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation time can be specified from the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01, and is more likely to be selected in the high base state than in the low base state. .. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP03 is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP02, and is more likely to be selected in the high base state than in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP04 is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP03, and is selected only when it is in the second high base state. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP02 and HP03 can be selected when the first special hold number is large in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern HP01 can be selected when the second special hold number is small in the first high base state. be. As described above, there are a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a triggers the start of the ending time, the game state when the big hit lottery is won, the type of the big hit, and whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. The heel is specified, and the specified item is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the information that can specify the determined first upper limit number of times in the fluctuation number counter. The fluctuation count counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the base state changes. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a specifies that the gaming state when the big hit lottery is won is the high base state and the type of the big hit is the big hit based on the symbol ZC, "500" as the first upper limit number of times. Is set in the fluctuation count counter. In other cases, when the main control CPU 40a identifies that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets "120" as the first upper limit number of times in the fluctuation number counter, while setting it. When it is specified that the game ball has not passed through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, "100" as the first upper limit number of times is set in the fluctuation number counter.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a controls from the first high base state to the low base state, information that can specify a predetermined number of times (“20” in this embodiment) is set in the fluctuation number counter. Further, when the main control CPU 40a controls from the low base state to the second high base state, the information that can specify the special number of times is set in the fluctuation number counter.

Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the fluctuation count counter when "0" is not set in the fluctuation count counter. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the end of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the start of the special game. You may.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern in the special symbol start processing, the game state when the big hit lottery is won, the type of the big hit, and whether the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. Refer to the fluctuation pattern determination table based on whether or not, the value set in the main base state flag, and the value set in the fluctuation count counter. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination table is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern, but it may be a data group for determining the fluctuation pattern, not a data structure as a table. Further, in the present embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern determination table corresponds to a predetermined determination condition.

As shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables TA01, TA02, TA11 to TA15, and TA21. Note that FIG. 8 (a) shows a variation pattern determination table referred to when the big hit game is controlled to a high probability state, and FIG. 8 (b) shows a low probability state after the big hit game ends. The fluctuation pattern determination table referred to when controlled is defined respectively.

The fluctuation pattern determination tables TA01 and TA02 are fluctuation pattern determination tables referred to in the low base state. In particular, the fluctuation pattern determination table TA02 is a table referred to in 20 special games when controlled from the first high base state to the low base state, and is controlled from the second high base state to the low base state. If so, it is a table that is not referenced. Specifically, the variation pattern determination table TA02 is referred to in the 101st to 120th special games when the first high base state is controlled with 100 times as the first upper limit number after the end of the big hit game. The variation pattern determination table TA02 is referred to in the 121st to 140th special games when the first high base state is controlled with 120 times as the first upper limit number after the end of the big hit game. The variation pattern determination table TA02 is referred to in the 501st to 520th special games when it is controlled to the first high base state with 500 times as the first upper limit number after the end of the big hit game. Further, the variation pattern determination table TA01 is a table that is referred to when the variation pattern determination table TA02 is not referred to in the low base state, and is also referred to when the second high base state is controlled to the low base state. Is.

The fluctuation pattern determination tables TA11 to TA15 are fluctuation pattern determination tables referred to in the first high base state. That is, the fluctuation pattern determination table referred to in the first high base state includes a plurality of types of fluctuation pattern determination tables TA11 to TA15. In particular, in the variable pattern determination table TA14, when the game response when the big hit lottery is won is in a high base state and the type of big hit is other than the big hit based on the symbol ZC, the first to fourth times after the end of the big hit game. It is a table referred to in the special game of. That is, the variation pattern determination table TA14 is a table referred to in the first special game that is controlled to the first high base after the end of the big hit game when it is controlled to the first high base after the end of the big hit game. It is different from the fluctuation pattern determination table in the fifth and subsequent special games other than the first special game.

The variation pattern determination table TA15 is a table referred to in the 1st to 499th special games after the end of the big hit game when the first high base state is controlled with 500 times as the first upper limit number after the end of the big hit game. Is.

The variation pattern determination table TA13 is a table referred to in the last special game controlled to the first high base state when controlled to the first high base after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the variation pattern determination table TA13 is referred to in the 100th special game when it is controlled to the first high base state with 100 times as the first upper limit number after the end of the big hit game. The variation pattern determination table TA13 is referred to in the 120th special game when it is controlled to the first high base state with 120 times as the first upper limit number after the end of the big hit game. The variation pattern determination table TA13 is referred to in the 500th special game when it is controlled to the first high base state with 500 times as the first upper limit number after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the variation pattern determination table TA13 is a table referred to in the last special game controlled to the first high base after the end of the jackpot game, and is other than the last special game controlled to the first high base state. It is different from the fluctuation pattern determination table in at least one of the above.

The variation pattern determination table TA11 is controlled to the first high base state with 120 times as the first upper limit number after the end of the jackpot game, except when the variation pattern determination table TA14 is referred to, after the end of the jackpot game. , The table referred to in the 1st to 40th special games. The variation pattern determination table TA12 is a table that is referred to when the variation pattern determination tables TA11, TA13 to TA15 are not referenced in the first high base state.

Further, the variation pattern determination table TA21 is a variation pattern determination table referred to in the second high base state. That is, there is one type of variation pattern determination table TA21 in the variation pattern determination table referred to in the second high base state. Specifically, the variation pattern determination table TA21 is a table referred to in the 901 to 2100th special game after the end of the big hit game when it is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. When the fluctuation pattern determination table TA21 is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled to the low probability state when 120 special games are executed without becoming a big hit after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, it is a table referred to in the 1021-2220th special game after the end of the big hit game.

As described above, in the first high base state, the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern (such as the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern) based on any one of the plurality of types of fluctuation pattern determination tables TA11 to TA15, while the second one. In the high base state, the variation pattern is determined based on one type of variation pattern determination table TA21. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on any of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables TA01 and TA02 in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the determination condition in which the variation pattern is determined by reference to the variation pattern determination tables TA11 to TA15 is the first determination condition, and the determination condition in which the variation pattern is determined by reference to the variation pattern determination table TA21 is the second determination. It corresponds to each condition.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, a plurality of types of fluctuation pattern determination tables TA01, TA02, TA11 to TA15, and TA21 define determination probabilities for determining the out-of-reach variation pattern.

Specifically, when the second special game is executed, the variation pattern determination table TA21 has a lower probability of determining the out-of-reach variation pattern than the variation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, and TA15. Further, since the fluctuation pattern determination table TA21 and the fluctuation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, and TA15 have the same probability of winning the big hit lottery, the determination probability of determining the blue or variation pattern is the same.

As described above, the variation pattern determination table TA21 and the variation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, and TA15 have different determination probabilities for determining the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect. The variation pattern determination table TA21 is a table in which the determination probability of determining the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect is lower than that of the variation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, and TA15. In particular, the variation pattern HP21 can be determined based on the variation pattern determination table TA11, TA12, TA15, and can also be determined based on the variation pattern determination table TA21, but the variation pattern determination table TA11, TA12, TA15. And the fluctuation pattern determination table TA21 have different determination probabilities.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, a plurality of types of fluctuation pattern determination tables TA01, TA02, TA11 to TA15, and TA21 define determination probabilities for determining the deviation variation pattern.

Specifically, in the variation pattern determination table TA21, the conditions for determining the deviation variation pattern are the same in both the case where the first special game is executed and the case where the second special game is executed, and the variation pattern HP04 is set. It is determined. As described above, in the special game in the second high base state, the conditions for determining the deviation fluctuation pattern are the same in both the case where the first special game is executed and the case where the second special game is executed. Regardless of the number of special reservations, the conditions for determining the out-of-order fluctuation pattern are the same.

On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, and TA15, the conditions for determining the deviation variation pattern differ between the case where the first special game is executed and the case where the second special game is executed, and the second special The conditions for determining the deviation fluctuation pattern differ depending on the number of holdings.

Further, in the variation pattern determination table TA21, the probability that the out-of-reach variation pattern is determined is lower than that in the variation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, and TA15. Further, in the variation pattern determination table TA21, the variation pattern HP04 is determined as the out-of-range variation pattern, but in the variation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, TA15, the variation pattern HP04 is not determined as the out-of-range variation pattern, and the variation patterns HP01 to HP03 are used. Is determined. As described above, the variation pattern HP04 can be determined based on the variation pattern determination table TA21, but is not determined based on other variation pattern determination tables such as the variation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, and TA15. Is. Further, in the special game in the second high base state, the fluctuation pattern determination table TA21 is referred to, and it becomes easier to determine a shorter fluctuation time than when the fluctuation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, and TA15 are referred to. As described above, in the second high base state, the fluctuation time of the special game is likely to be shorter than in the first high base state in which the fluctuation pattern determination tables TA11, TA12, and TA15 are referenced.

In the present embodiment, in the variation pattern determination table TA13, regardless of the type of the special game to be executed and the number of each special hold, when the jackpot lottery is not won, the variation pattern HP31, which is a dedicated variation pattern, is a jackpot. When the lottery is won, the fluctuation pattern HP 32, which is a dedicated fluctuation pattern, is determined respectively. As described above, in the final special game controlled to the first high base state in the first high base state, the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 based on the fluctuation pattern determination table TA13. .. In the present embodiment, the determination condition in which the variation pattern is determined by reference to the variation pattern determination tables TA13 and TA14 corresponds to the special determination condition.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so as to be transitionable on condition that each hit game is completed or a special game is started. The effect mode corresponds to the type of the background image and the character image of the effect display device 27, can be specified by the player from at least one of the background image and the character image, and is displayed regardless of the type of the variation pattern. Is. The production mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 10, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into three types of effect modes MA to MC. In the present embodiment, the effect mode MA is different from the effect mode MB and MC in both the background image and the character image, but the effect mode MB is different from the effect mode MC in the character image. , The background image is the same effect mode, but the effect mode MB is not limited to this, and both the character image and the background image may be different as compared with the effect mode MC.

The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the low base state is present, the effect mode MB is the effect mode when the first high base state is present, and the effect mode MC is the effect mode when the second high base state is present. It is a production mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect modes MA and MC are effect modes that can be controlled only in the low probability state, and are not controlled in the high probability state. The effect mode MB is an effect mode that can be controlled in both a high probability state and a low probability state, and is an effect mode that may be controlled in the high probability state.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the low base state is controlled, the effect mode MA is controlled. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the first high base state, it is controlled to the effect mode MB, and when it is controlled to the second high base state, it is controlled to the effect mode MC.

Regardless of whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, the mode shifts to the effect mode MB after the end of the big hit game. When the first high base state is controlled and the first high base state is finished and the low base state is controlled in the first upper limit number of special games after the big hit game is finished, the effect mode MA is set. Transition. Further, when the second high base state is controlled and the second high base state ends and the low base state is controlled in the second upper limit number of special games after the end of the big hit game, the effect mode Move to MA.

Next, the control regarding the effect mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the power is turned on and is in the low base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first high base state is set based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a when the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MB. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MB, triggered by the input of the ending command. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second high base state is set based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a when the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MC. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA, triggered by the input of the low base state command in the high base state.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display a background image of the type corresponding to the value set in the effect mode flag. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means.

Here, the gaming state and the effect mode will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12A, when the game is controlled to the first high base state with 100 times as the first upper limit number and is controlled to the low probability state after the end of the big hit game, the big hit is performed after the end of the big hit game. If not, the effect mode MB is controlled during the execution of 1 to 100 special games. Then, when the execution of the 100th special game is completed, the game is controlled to the low base state and is controlled to the effect mode MA.

Further, it is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game, and when the big hit does not occur after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled to the effect mode MA during the execution of the special game 101 to 900 times. Then, when the execution of the 900th special game is completed, the game is controlled to the second high base state and is controlled to the effect mode MC.

Further, when the big hit does not occur after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled by the effect mode MC during the execution of the special game 901 to 2100 times. Then, when the execution of the 2100th special game is completed, the game is controlled to the low base state and is controlled to the effect mode MA.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the big hit game is controlled to the first high base state with 120 times as the first upper limit number and is controlled to the high probability state, the big hit game is performed. When the big hit is not obtained after the end, the effect mode MB is controlled during the execution of 1 to 120 special games. Then, when the execution of the 120th special game is completed, the game is controlled to the low probability state and the low base state, and is controlled to the effect mode MA.

In addition, after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state when the execution of the 120th special game is completed, and when the big hit does not occur after the end of the big hit game, the execution of the special game 121 to 20 times is performed. It is controlled to the production mode MA during. Then, when the execution of the 1020th special game is completed, the game is controlled to the second high base state and is controlled to the effect mode MC.

Further, when the big hit does not occur after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled by the effect mode MC during the execution of the special game 1021 to 2220 times. Then, when the execution of the 2220th special game is completed, the game is controlled to the low base state and is controlled to the effect mode MA.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (d), when the game is controlled to the first high base state with 200 times as the first upper limit number after the end of the big hit game, it is regarded as a big hit after the end of the big hit game. When it does not, it is controlled to the effect mode MB during the execution of 1 to 500 special games. Then, when the execution of the 500th special game is completed, the game is controlled to the low base state and is controlled to the effect mode MA. Regarding FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (d), the same matters as those in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b) will be omitted.

In this way, when the first high base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the case is controlled to the low probability state after the end of the big hit game, and the case is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. It may be controlled to a low probability state by satisfying a predetermined control condition. For this reason, the special game controlled to the low probability state after the end of the big hit game differs between the case controlled to the low probability state after the end of the big hit game and the case controlled to the high probability state, and after the end of the big hit game. The number of special games executed from to the second high base state is different (900 times, 1020 times).

In this embodiment, the special number of times corresponds to the first specified number of times. In the present embodiment, the first upper limit number corresponds to the third specified number of times and the specified upper limit number of times. As for the first upper limit number of times, "120" corresponds to the first specific number of times, "500" corresponds to the second specific number of times, and "100" corresponds to the third specific number of times. In the present embodiment, the second upper limit number corresponds to the second specified number of times and the second number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times the special game is executed from the end of the big hit game to the time when the second high base state is controlled corresponds to the first number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, a special condition is established when the first special game is executed without becoming a big hit after the end of the big hit game. Corresponds to the condition.

In the present embodiment, various effects can be executed by the effect display device 27. Various effects include a rush effect, a final effect, a count effect, a count precursor effect, and a look-ahead effect.

In the present embodiment, the rush effect is an effect executed when the high base state is controlled. The rush effect is an effect in which the introduction effect, the mode notification effect, and the first right-handed notification effect are executed in order. The introductory effect is, for example, an effect in which the castle gate is closed, and an effect in which it is possible to specify that the execution of the inrush effect is started. The mode notification effect is an effect in which a controlled effect mode can be specified, and is an effect in which a character image and a background image corresponding to the controlled effect mode are displayed. The first right-handed notification effect is a notification effect that can specify that the game ball is made to flow down to the right side of the game area 21 during the execution of the rush effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rush effect includes a first rush effect and a second rush effect. The first rush effect is an effect executed when the first high base state is controlled, and is an effect that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state. On the other hand, the second rush effect is an effect executed when the second high base state is controlled, and is an effect that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state. The first rush effect and the second rush effect are effects executed in the same manner.

In the present embodiment, the final effect is an effect executed during the execution of the final special game controlled to the first high base state, and is an effect executed when the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined. ..

The count effect is an effect relating to the number of times the special game is executed, which is executed after the end of the big hit game and after the change in the game state. In particular, the count effect includes a first count effect that counts the remaining number of executions of a special game in which the high base state can be controlled in the high base state (first high base state and second high base state), and a low base state. In, there is a second count effect that counts the number of times a special game is executed after being controlled to a low probability state. Further, in the count effect, the effect is executed in an effect mode in which the character image imitating the character causes an action with the update of the information regarding the number of times the special game is executed. As a plurality of types of actions, the action of the character image includes a first effect mode in which a normal action is performed and a second effect mode in which a special action is performed. The second effect mode is more executed than the first effect mode. Expectations for big hits in the pending special games are high.

The count precursor effect is a precursor effect that indicates a precursor that the second count effect is executed. Further, when the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the low probability state becomes the special number of times, it is controlled to the second high base state. From this point of view, the count precursor effect relates to the number of executions of the special game executed before being controlled to the high base state (second high base state) before being controlled to the second high base state. It can be said that it is a precursor effect that shows a precursor that the second count effect is executed, and is a precursor effect that indicates a precursor that the second count effect is controlled to a high base state.

The look-ahead effect is an effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of a special game whose execution is suspended. The look-ahead effect includes a first look-ahead effect and a second look-ahead effect. The first look-ahead effect is a look-ahead effect that indicates the jackpot expectation of a special game whose execution is suspended depending on the display mode of the hold image displayed on the effect display device 27, and is a first high base state and a second high base. It is a shared effect that is executed in the same effect mode in both the state and the state. On the other hand, in the second look-ahead effect, the number of executions of the special game is updated in the first count effect in the first high base state, but with the update, the character image is different from the first effect mode in the second effect mode. It is an effect displayed by, and is a dedicated effect that is not executed in the low base state and the second high base state, but is executed in the first high base state.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a right-handed notification effect capable of specifying that the game ball is allowed to flow down to the right side of the game area 21. The right-handed notification effect includes a first right-handed notification effect that can be executed while the rush effect is being executed, and a second right-handed notification effect that can be executed in a big hit game and a high base state. The first right-handed notification effect is an effect in which a right-handed image is displayed in a size larger than that of the second right-handed notification effect.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17, a specific example of the production mode of various effects will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13A, the special game is executed in the low base state in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the number of first special hold is "3", and the hold images corresponding to each of the three first special games whose execution is hold are displayed. Further, it is controlled by the effect mode MA, and the character image and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13B, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol combination, the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol combination, and the special game is played. finish.

As shown in FIG. 13 (c), when the big hit game is given, the big hit effect is executed. In this case, a second right-handed notification effect capable of specifying that the game ball is allowed to flow down to the right side of the game area 21 is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13D, when the ending time is started during the big hit game, the first rush effect is executed. In the first rush effect, after the introduction effect is executed, the mode notification effect that can be specified to shift to the effect mode MB is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), in the first rush effect, after the mode notification effect is executed, the first right-handed notification effect that can specify that the game ball flows down to the right side of the game area 21 is possible. Is executed.

As shown in FIG. 13 (f), when the big hit game is completed, it is controlled to the first high base state and controlled to the effect mode MB, and the character image and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MB are displayed. .. Then, a second right-handed notification effect capable of specifying that the game ball is made to flow down to the right side of the game area 21 is executed. In addition, the first count effect is executed in which the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the high base state (first high base state) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13 (g), the execution of the special game is started, and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the number of first special hold is "2", and the hold images corresponding to each of the two first special games whose execution is hold are displayed. In addition, a character image is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), the effect symbols are displayed as a fixed stop display with the symbol combination that is out of alignment, and the special game ends. In this case, the character image takes a normal action, and the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the high base state is updated. In addition, each of the four second special games in which the second special hold number is "4" and the execution is held in response to the entry of four or more game balls into the second start port 29. The pending image corresponding to is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the execution of the next special game is started, and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the number of second special holds is "3", and the hold images corresponding to each of the three second special games whose execution is held are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the effect symbols are displayed as a fixed stop display with the symbol combination that is out of alignment, and the special game ends. In this case, the number of the second special hold is "4" according to the fact that one or more game balls have entered the second start port 29, and the execution of the second special game is held four times. The pending images corresponding to each are displayed. In addition, the character image may take a special action and the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the high base state may be updated. In this way, as the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the high base state is updated, the execution of the first count effect in which the character image causes a special action is suspended. It is executed as a second look-ahead effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 14 (c), the execution of the next special game is started, and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the number of second special holds is "3", and the hold images corresponding to each of the three second special games whose execution is held are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect symbols in the left column and the right column as the reach symbol combination, and then the effect symbols are displayed as shown in FIG. 14 (e). The special game ends with a fixed stop display with a combination of out-of-order symbols. In this way, the second look-ahead effect was executed, and although the reach effect was executed, it was not a big hit. Further, in this case, the character image takes a normal action, and the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the high base state is updated. In addition, each of the four second special games in which the second special hold number is "4" and the execution is held in response to the entry of four or more game balls into the second start port 29. The pending image corresponding to is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14 (f), the execution of the next special game is started, and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the number of second special holds is "3", and the hold images corresponding to each of the three second special games whose execution is held are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (g), the second special hold number becomes "4" according to the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29, and the second of the four times the execution is held. Hold images corresponding to each of the special games are displayed. In particular, in this case, the reserved image corresponding to the fourth special game is displayed in red. In this way, the first look-ahead effect that can identify that the big hit expectation of the fourth second special game is high is executed. Then, the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop with the combination of the missed symbols, and the special game ends.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (h), the reserved image displayed in red due to the execution of the special game a plurality of times becomes the reserved image corresponding to the first special game, and is shown in FIG. 15 (a). As shown, the execution of the special game corresponding to the reserved image displayed in red is started, and the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the number of second special holds is "3", and the hold images corresponding to each of the three second special games whose execution is held are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect symbols in the left column and the right column as the reach symbol combination, and then the effect symbols are displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (c). A fixed stop display is displayed with a combination of jackpot symbols, and the special game ends. In this way, the first look-ahead effect is executed, and after the reach effect is executed, it is a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), when the special game ends in the state of being controlled to the first high base state and controlled to the effect mode MB, the character image takes a normal action and is high. The remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the base state may be updated as one remaining. As shown in FIG. 15 (e), the execution of the next special game is started, and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the number of second special holds is "3", and the hold images corresponding to each of the three second special games whose execution is held are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (f), since the final special game continuously controlled in the first high base state is executed, the final effect such as displaying the character image "final decisive battle" is displayed. Is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15 (g), the effect symbols are displayed as a fixed stop display with a combination of symbols that are out of alignment, and the special game ends. In this case, the character image takes a normal action, and the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the high base state is updated as 0 times. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (h), the execution of the next special game is started, and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, it is controlled to the low base state and controlled to the effect mode MA, and the character image and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA are displayed, but the first count effect and the right-handed notification effect are executed. do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16A, the character image and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA are displayed, which are controlled to the low base state and controlled by the effect mode MA. In this case, a count precursor effect indicating "G (game) count start precursor" may be executed, and there is a precursor that the second count effect regarding the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the low probability state is executed. It is identifiable. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), after the special game is executed a plurality of times, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed with the combination of the out-of-order symbols, and the special game ends. do. In this case, the character image is displayed, the character image takes a normal action, and the second count effect of displaying the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled to the low probability state is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to specify that the second high base state is controlled when the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the low probability state becomes the special number. In the present embodiment, in the low base state, the second count effect in which the character image causes a special action is not executed as the number of executions of the special game is updated, and the second look-ahead notice effect is performed. Not executed.

As shown in FIG. 16D, the execution of the next special game is started, and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the number of first special hold is "1", and the hold image corresponding to one first special game whose execution is hold is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (e), the effect symbols are displayed as a fixed stop display with the symbol combination that is out of alignment, and the special game ends. In this case, the character image is displayed, the character image takes a normal action, and the second count effect of displaying the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled to the low probability state is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), after the special game is executed a plurality of times, the second count effect in which the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the low probability state is displayed as 899 times is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (g), the effect symbols are displayed as a definite stop display with the symbol combination that is out of alignment, and the special game ends. In this case, the character image is displayed, the character image takes a normal action, and the second count effect is executed in which the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the low probability state is displayed as 900 times.

As shown in FIG. 16H, when the execution of the 900th special game after being controlled to the low probability state is completed, the second rush effect is executed. In the second rush effect, after the introduction effect is executed in the same effect mode as the first rush effect, a mode notification effect that can be specified to shift to the effect mode MC is executed. As for this mode notification effect, in the second rush effect, although the character image indicating the controlled effect mode is different from that in the first rush effect, other images such as the background image are displayed in the same manner.

Further, even during the execution of the second rush effect, if there is a special game whose execution is suspended, the execution of the next special game is started, and the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In particular, when the execution of a plurality of special games is suspended, the second rush effect is executed over the plurality of special games for which the execution has been suspended. In this case, the number of first special hold is "1", and the hold image corresponding to one first special game whose execution is hold is displayed. Further, even during the execution of the second rush effect, it is controlled by the effect mode MC, and the character image corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17A, the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display with the symbol combination that is out of alignment, and the special game ends. As shown in FIG. 17B, the execution of the next special game is started, and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the first special hold number is "0", and the hold image is not displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the effect symbols are displayed as a fixed stop display with the symbol combination that is out of alignment, and the special game ends. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17D, in the second rush effect, after the mode notification effect is executed, the game ball is made to flow down to the right side of the game area 21 in the same effect mode as the first rush effect. The first right-handed notification effect that can specify is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), when the execution of the second rush effect is completed, the character image and the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled to the high base state (second high base state) are displayed. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 17 (f), when the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the execution of the next special game is started, and the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17 (g), in the second high base state, the reserved image is blue, green, red, or rainbow color depending on the game ball entering the second starting port 29. The first look-ahead effect displayed in the display color can be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (h), the effect symbols are displayed as a fixed stop display with the symbol combination that is out of alignment, and the special game ends. In this case, the character image takes a normal action, and the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the high base state is updated. In the present embodiment, the second look-ahead effect is not executed in the second high base state. As described above, the first look-ahead effect is a shared effect executed in the same effect mode in both the first high base state and the second high base state, while the second look-ahead effect is the second high base state. However, it can be said that it is a dedicated effect that is executed in the first high base state.

Here, with reference to FIG. 18, the look-ahead command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the look-ahead command setting process is a process executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process when the hold condition is satisfied, and when the second special hold number is the upper limit, the second start port 29 is used. This is a process that is not executed when a game ball enters.

First, as shown in FIG. 18, whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied, such as when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state, is in the high base state, but the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. Is determined (step S101). When the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the look-ahead command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired when the ball enters the second starting port 29. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a look-ahead command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the look-ahead command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the second special hold number when the ball enters the second starting port 29. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired when the ball enters the second starting port 29, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, in the main control CPU 40a, whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the shared jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, matches the jackpot determination value dedicated to high probability, or does not match the jackpot determination value. To identify. That is, whether the value of the random number used in the jackpot lottery matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether the main control CPU 40a is in the high probability state, or whether the value of the random number matches the jackpot determination value only in the high probability state. , It will be specified whether or not it does not match the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state.

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number for special symbol distribution acquired when the ball enters the second starting port 29, and based on the read value, the big hit symbol (big hit) in the case of a big hit. Type).

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern acquired when the ball enters the second starting port 29, and the reach state is changed when the value is out of line based on the read value. Identify whether or not the variation pattern is formed. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started, regardless of the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the look-ahead command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, the look-ahead commands include the current number of special holds, whether or not to win the big hit lottery depending on whether or not it is in a high probability state, the type of big hit in the case of a big hit, and the reach in the case of a loss. It is a command that can specify whether or not the fluctuation pattern in which the state is formed is determined.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a at least specifies whether or not the special game corresponding to the entry becomes a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry, triggered by the entry into the second starting port 29. Generate possible look-ahead commands. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify the current number of special holds, whether or not it will be a big hit, the type of big hit, and whether or not it will be a missed reach fluctuation, and whether or not the big hit lottery will be won in a high probability state. Can be said to be identifiable information.

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated look-ahead command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, when the look-ahead command is output, the hold designation command is output before that.

On the other hand, when the look-ahead command and the hold designation command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the special hold number from the look-ahead command, and stores the look-ahead command in the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the special hold number. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the look-ahead command by the look-ahead command.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the first look-ahead effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The first look-ahead effect determination process is a process called every predetermined cycle.

As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the look-ahead command and the hold designation command have been input (step S201). If it is determined that the look-ahead command and the hold designation command have not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first look-ahead effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the look-ahead command and the hold designation command have been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S202.

Next, in step S202, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the regulation condition for the first look-ahead effect is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and determines whether the regulation condition for the first look-ahead effect is satisfied based on the value. This execution flag is set as valid when the execution of the look-ahead effect (first look-ahead effect or the second look-ahead effect) is determined, while it is set as invalid when the execution of the look-ahead effect is completed. It is a flag.

When it is determined that the regulation condition for the first look-ahead effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first look-ahead effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the regulation condition for the first look-ahead effect is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S203.

Next, in step S203, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is in the high base state (first high base state or second high base state) based on the information set in the sub base state flag. When it is determined that the base state is low, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first look-ahead effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the base state is high, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S204.

Next, in step S204, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a first look-ahead effect lottery process for performing a first look-ahead effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first look-ahead effect, and the first look-ahead effect lottery is performed. It is determined whether or not the winner has been won (step S205). In the first look-ahead effect lottery, when the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is a big hit, the first look-ahead command is won with a higher probability than when it is a look-ahead command that is not a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the first look-ahead effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit in which the special game whose execution is suspended is a big hit. If it is determined that the first look-ahead effect lottery has not been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first look-ahead effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first look-ahead effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S206. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command based on the look-ahead command.

Next, in step S206, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the mode of the first pre-reading effect based on the input pre-reading command, sets the information indicating the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S207), and sets the first pre-reading effect. The production determination process is completed. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the input look-ahead command, so that the display color of the reserved image is blue, green, red, and rainbow in the order of blue, green, red, and rainbow colors other than white, and the hold image is expected to be higher. The type of display mode of is determined. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the first look-ahead effect.

In a process different from the first look-ahead effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the determination result from the sub-control RAM 41c, and displays the reserved image on the effect display device 27 in the determined display mode based on the information. It is controlled to execute the first look-ahead effect. As described above, the effect display device 27 executes the first look-ahead effect in the same manner as in the case of the first high base state and the case of the second high base state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first look-ahead effect is a common effect that can be executed in common in both the first high base state and the second high base state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode MB is controlled in the first high base state, while the effect mode MC is controlled in the second high base state, although the character image itself corresponding to the effect mode is different. The same image is used as the background image itself corresponding to the effect mode. Therefore, it can be said that the effect of displaying the background image corresponding to the effect mode is also a common effect in which the display mode of the background image is common in both the first high base state and the second high base state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the first count effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The first count effect determination process is a process called every predetermined cycle.

As shown in FIG. 20, in step S211, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the sub-control CPU 41a is in the high-base state (first high-base state or second high-base state) based on the information set in the sub-base state flag. judge. If it is determined that the base state is low, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first count effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the base state is high, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S222.

In step S222, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first update condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first update condition is an execution condition of the first count effect, and is satisfied after the sub-high base number counter is updated with the input of the game end command as a trigger. If it is determined that the first update condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first count effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first update condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S223.

In step S223, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the regulation condition for the second look-ahead effect is satisfied. The sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and determines whether the regulation condition for the second look-ahead effect is satisfied based on the value. This execution flag is set as valid when the execution of the look-ahead effect (first look-ahead effect or the second look-ahead effect) is determined, while it is set as invalid when the execution of the look-ahead effect is completed. It is a flag.

When it is determined that the regulation condition for the second look-ahead effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S228 without executing steps S224 to S227. On the other hand, if it is determined that the regulation condition for the second look-ahead effect is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S224.

Next, in step S224, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in the first high base state based on the information set in the sub-base state flag. When it is determined that the state is the low base state or the second high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S228 without executing steps S225 to S227. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first high base state is set, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S225.

Next, in step S225, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a second look-ahead effect lottery process for performing a second look-ahead effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the second look-ahead effect, and the second look-ahead effect lottery is performed. It is determined whether or not the player has won (step S226). In the second look-ahead effect lottery, when the input look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that is a big hit, the lottery is won with a higher probability than when it is a look-ahead command that is not a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the second look-ahead effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit in which the special game whose execution is suspended is a big hit. If it is determined that the second look-ahead effect lottery has not been won, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S228 without executing step S227. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the second look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation of the special game corresponding to the look-ahead command based on the look-ahead command.

In step S227, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the effect content of the first count effect to the pre-reading effect content, and proceeds to step S228. In the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect content is the first count effect in which the character image causes a special action. In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the effect content of the first count effect from the first count effect in which the character image causes a normal action to the first count effect in which the character image causes a special action.

In step S228, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect content in the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the first count effect determination process. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the high-base state based on the information set in the updated sub-high base count counter, and sets the sub-control RAM 41c to the sub-control RAM 41c. Set. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect content in which the character image causes a special action when the second look-ahead effect lottery is won in the first high base state, while the character image performs a normal action in other cases. Set the content of the production to be woken up.

In a process different from the first count effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the determination result from the sub-control RAM 41c, and based on the information, executes the first count effect in the determined effect mode. The effect display device 27 is controlled. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the remaining number of executions by displaying an image that can specify the remaining number of executions of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the high base state, and updates the remaining number of executions. Along with this, the first count effect is executed with the effect content in which the character image causes a normal action or a special action.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the second count effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The second count effect determination process is a process called every predetermined cycle.

As shown in FIG. 21, in step S231, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the sub-probability state is in the low-probability state based on the information set in the sub-probability state flag. If it is determined that the state is not in the low probability state, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second count effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is in a low probability state, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S232.

In step S232, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in the low base state. Based on the information set in the sub-base state flag, it is determined whether the state is in the low base state. When it is determined that the state is in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second count effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the base state is low, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S233.

In step S233, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the count precursor effect execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the count precursor effect execution condition is the execution condition of the count precursor effect, and the sub-low probability number counter is updated to "100", "150", and "200" when the game end command is input. After that, it is established with a predetermined probability. This predetermined probability is higher when the sub-low probability count counter is "150" than when the sub-low probability count counter is "200", and when the sub-low probability count counter is "150". The probability is higher when the sub-low probability count counter is "100" than in some cases. That is, in the present embodiment, the count precursor effect execution condition can be satisfied when the execution of the 700th, 750th, and 800th special games executed after the control to the low probability state is completed. When it is determined that the count precursor effect execution condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S235 without executing step S234. On the other hand, when it is determined that the count precursor effect execution condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S234.

In step S234, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect content of the count precursor effect in the sub-control RAM 41c, and proceeds to step S235.
In step S235, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second count effect execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the second count effect execution condition is the execution condition of the second count effect, and after the sub-low probability number counter is updated to "50" to "0" with the input of the game end command as a trigger. To establish. That is, in the present embodiment, the second count effect execution condition is satisfied when the execution of the 850th to 900th special games is completed after the control to the low probability state. It is determined that the second count effect execution condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the second count effect execution condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second count effect determination process without executing step S236. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second count effect execution condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S236.

In step S236, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect content of the second count effect in the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the second count effect determination process. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not set the effect content in which the character image causes a special action, but sets the effect content in which the character image causes a normal action.

In a process different from the second count effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the determination result from the sub-control RAM 41c, and based on the information, causes the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the count precursor effect in the determined effect mode. The display device 27 is controlled.

Further, in a process different from the second count effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the determination result from the sub-control RAM 41c, and based on the information, executes the second count effect in the determined effect mode. The effect display device 27 is controlled in such a manner. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the number of executions by displaying an image capable of specifying the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled to the low probability state, and accompanies the update of the number of executions. Therefore, the second count effect is executed with the effect content in which the character image normally causes an action.

As described above, the effect display device 27 can execute a count effect capable of specifying information regarding the number of times the special game has been executed after the end of the big hit game and after the change in the game state. Specifically, in the special game in the first high base state, the effect display device 27 is from after being controlled to the first high base state (after the end of the jackpot game) to the end of the control of the first high base state. The first count effect that can specify the remaining number of executions of the special game is executed. In the special game in the second high base state, the effect display device 27 can specify the remaining number of executions of the special game from the control to the second high base state to the end of the control in the second high base state. The first count effect is executed. On the other hand, in the low base state, at least in some special games, the effect display device 27 executes a second und effect that can specify the number of times the special game is executed after the control to the low probability state. In particular, the second count effect is the remaining number of executions of the special game (with the special number of times) from the control to the low probability state to the control to the second high base state before being controlled to the second high base state. It can be said that it is an effect that can specify the information regarding the period from the control to the low probability state to the control to the second high base state.

In addition, the count effect can update the information regarding the number of times the special game is executed when the execution of the special game ends, the period until the control to the high base state ends, and the second high base. It can be said that it is an effect that is executed in different production modes when the period until the state is controlled is the first period and the second period. Then, the count effect may be executed in the first effect mode or the second effect mode among the plurality of types of effect modes with the update of the information regarding the number of times the special game is executed. In particular, the count effect is performed in the case where the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the big hit game and after the change in the game state is the same, as compared with the case where the count effect is executed in the first effect mode among the plurality of types of effect modes. The case where the second effect mode is executed out of the plurality of types of effect modes has a higher expectation of a big hit in the special game whose execution is suspended.

Further, the effect display device 27 executes a count precursor effect related to being controlled to the high base state (second high base state) before being controlled to the second high base state. Further, the count precursor effect is the first special period and 800 when the execution of the 700th special game is completed after the control to the low probability state in the period before being controlled to the second high base state. It is an effect that can be executed in both the second special period when the execution of the second special game is completed, and is executed with different probabilities in the first special period and the second special period.

Further, since the effect display device 27 is controlled to the effect mode MB both when it is controlled to the low probability state and when it is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the effect display device 27 has the same effect mode. Display the background image. Further, when the effect display device 27 is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state both when it is controlled to the low probability state and when it is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the effect mode Since it is controlled by the MA, the background image is displayed in the same effect mode. In this way, when the background image is displayed in the same effect mode, it is not possible to specify from the effect mode of the background image whether it is controlled to the low probability state or the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. By executing the count precursor effect and the second count effect, the expectation of being controlled to the second high base state can be further raised. In the present embodiment, such a background image display period corresponds to a specific period, and the background image display effect corresponds to a probability state common effect.

Next, the final effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The final effect control process is a process called at predetermined cycle intervals.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to execute the final effect when the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation patterns HP31 and HP32, triggered by the input of the game start command, and finally. The effect control process is terminated. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the final effect when the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined.

Next, the first rush effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The first rush effect control process is a process called every predetermined cycle.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the first rush effect with the input of the ending command as an opportunity, and ends the first rush effect control process. As a result, when the effect display device 27 is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game, the effect display device 27 can specify that it is controlled to the high base state from the timing during the big hit game. Run. In the present embodiment, the first rush effect is an effect that is executed over the ending time, and the execution is not restricted in the middle of the effect time.

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the second rush effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The second rush effect control process is a process called every predetermined cycle.
As shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second high base state command has been input (step S241). If it is determined that the second high base state command has not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S243 without executing step S242. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second high base state command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the second rush effect start process for starting the execution of the second rush effect (step S242), and proceeds to step S243. In the present embodiment, the second high base state command is controlled from the main control CPU 40a when it is controlled to the second high base state when the execution of the special game of a special number of times is completed after being controlled to the low probability state. This is the command to be output. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the execution of the second rush effect when the execution of the special game a special number of times is completed after being controlled to the low probability state.

In step S243, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second rush effect is being executed. If it is determined that the second rush effect is not being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second rush effect control process without executing steps S244 and S245. If it is determined that the second rush effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S244.

In step S244, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the regulation condition for the second rush effect is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the regulation condition of the second rush effect is satisfied when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is the jackpot fluctuation pattern triggered by the input of the game start command. If it is determined that the regulation condition for the second rush effect is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second rush effect control process without executing step S245. When it is determined that the regulation condition for the second rush effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the execution of the second rush effect in the middle and executes the second rush effect regulation process for restricting the execution of the second rush effect. (Step S245), the second rush effect control process is terminated.

Here, the execution timing of the rush effect will be described with reference to FIG. 23.
As shown in FIG. 23A, when the first rush effect is executed, when the ending time starts at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the execution of the first rush effect is started, and the introduction effect as the first rush effect is started. Execution starts. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the execution of the introduction effect is completed, and the execution of the mode notification effect that can be specified to be controlled by the effect mode MB is started. Next, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the execution of the mode notification effect ends, and the execution of the first right-handed notification effect is started. Then, when the ending time ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the execution of the second rush effect ends, and when the execution of the special game is suspended, the execution of the special game is started and the second right-handed notification effect is produced. Is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the second rush effect is executed, when the special game of the special number of times is completed after being controlled to the low probability state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T21, the second Controlled to a high base state, the variable interval time of the special game is started, the execution of the second rush effect is started, and the execution of the introduction effect as the second rush effect is started. The introduction effect as the second rush effect has the same effect time as the introduction effect as the first rush effect, and has the same effect content.

Further, when the execution of the special game is suspended during the execution of the second rush effect, the execution of the special game is started. Therefore, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T22, when the variable interval time ends and the execution of the special game is suspended, the execution of the special game is started. Further, when the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23, the variable interval time starts, and when the variable interval time ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24, the execution of the special game is suspended. The execution of the special game is started. Similarly, when the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25, the variable interval time starts, and when the variable interval time ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T26, the execution of the special game is suspended. When, the execution of the special game is started, and the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T27. As described above, when the effect display device 27 is controlled to the second high base state, the high base state is straddled over a plurality of special games from a predetermined timing after the execution of the special game of the special number of times is completed. It is possible to execute a second rush effect that can be specified to be controlled by.

Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24, the execution of the introduction effect is completed, and the execution of the mode notification effect that can be specified to be controlled by the effect mode MC is started. The mode notification effect as the second rush effect has the same effect time as the mode notification effect as the first rush effect, and the character images indicating the effect modes are different, but the other images have the same effect content. Next, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31, the execution of the mode notification effect ends, and the execution of the first right-handed notification effect is started. The first right-handed notification effect as the second rush effect has the same effect time as the first right-handed notification effect as the first rush effect, and has the same effect content. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33, the execution of the second rush effect is completed. The second rush effect has the same effect time as the first rush effect, and the character images indicating the effect modes are different, but the other images have the same effect content. That is, the inrush effect is an effect in which the upper limit time of the effect time is the same when controlled to the first high base state and when controlled to the second high base state, and the display mode of the background image corresponding to the effect mode. At least a part of the production mode is the same production.

Further, when the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T31, the variable interval time starts, and when the variable interval time ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T32, the execution of the special game is suspended. The execution of the special game is started. When the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T33, the variable interval time starts, and when the variable interval time ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T34, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the special game Is started to execute. Further, when the execution of the second rush effect is completed, the second right-handed notification effect is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23C, when the execution of the special game is not suspended at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, the execution of the special game is not started and is controlled to the standby state. NS. Even in this case, the second rush effect is continuously executed without interruption. As described above, the second rush effect is an effect that can be executed even in a standby state in which the special game is not executed and the big hit game is not given.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23D, the execution of the first special game is started after being controlled to the second high base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, and the special game is started. When it becomes a big hit, the regulation condition of the second rush effect is satisfied, and the execution of the second rush effect ends in the middle.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, the execution of the first special game is started after being controlled to the second high base state, but when the special game is missed, the execution is started. The second rush effect is continuously executed without the regulation condition of the second rush effect being satisfied. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24, the execution of the special game after the first special game is started after being controlled to the second high base state, but when the special game becomes a big hit, the execution is started. The regulation condition for the second rush effect is satisfied, and the execution of the second rush effect ends in the middle.

As described above, when the effect display device 27 is controlled to the second high base state, the high base state is straddled over a plurality of special games from a predetermined timing after the execution of the special game of the special number of times is completed. It is possible to execute a second rush effect that can be specified to be controlled by. In particular, the effect display device 27 executes the second rush effect when the regulation condition is not satisfied, and restricts the execution of the second rush effect when the regulation condition is satisfied.

Further, the effect display device 27 executes a right-handed notification effect regarding the launch of the game ball during the big hit game, the first high base state, and the second high base state. In particular, during the jackpot game, the second right-handed notification effect is executed, during the ending time, the first rush effect is executed, the first right-handed notification effect is executed, and the first high after the end of the jackpot game. When controlled to the base state, the second right-handed notification effect is executed. The second right-handed notification effect is executed, the first rush effect is executed during the ending time, the first right-handed notification effect is executed, and the second high base state is controlled after the jackpot game ends. Then, in the second high base state, the second rush effect is executed and the second right-handed notification effect is executed, and when the execution of the second rush effect is completed, the first right-handed notification effect is executed. In this way, the right-handed notification effect (second right-handed notification effect) executed in the first high base state and the right-handed notification effect (first right-handed notification effect and second) executed in the second high base state. At least a part of the right-handed notification effect) is the same. On the other hand, the execution start timing at least differs between the second right-handed notification effect executed in the first high base state and the second right-handed notification effect executed in the second high base state, and at least. It can be said that some aspects are different.

Further, the regulation condition of the second rush effect is satisfied when the special game executed after the execution of the special game of the special number of times is completed when the second high base state is controlled is a big hit. In particular, the regulation condition of the second rush effect is that the first special game is a big hit even when the first special game is a big hit among multiple special games executed after the execution of the special number of special games is completed. It is not a big hit, but it is also established when a special game other than the first one is a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the first right-handed notification effect can be executed in the second rush effect, but the special game executed after the execution of the special game of the special number of times is completed becomes a big hit, and the second rush effect is performed. If the regulation conditions are satisfied, the execution of the first right-handed notification effect itself will be restricted. That is, when the first right-handed notification effect is controlled to the second high base state, the mode differs depending on whether the special game from the next time onward is a big hit or not.

In the present embodiment, the rush effect executed when controlled to the first high base state corresponds to a predetermined effect, and the rush effect executed when controlled to the second high base state corresponds to a special effect. In this embodiment, the final effect corresponds to a special effect. In the present embodiment, the count effect corresponds to the specific effect and the final effect, and the count precursor effect corresponds to the precursor effect, respectively. In the present embodiment, the right-handed notification effect corresponds to the notification effect. Further, in the present embodiment, an arbitrary number of executions of the special game corresponds to a predetermined number of executions, and an arbitrary period until the second high base state is controlled corresponds to a predetermined period.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) After being controlled to the low probability state, it can be controlled to the second high base state and controlled to the low probability state when the special game of a special number of times is executed without becoming a big hit. Even if it does not become a big hit later, it is possible to raise the expectation that the special game will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) In the second high base state, it is possible to control the low base state when the special game of the second upper limit number of times is executed without becoming a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times the special game is executed in the second high base state, increase the value of controlling the second high base state, and improve the interest in the game.

(3) The special number of times is smaller than the second upper limit number of times. Therefore, the number of executions of the special game from being controlled to the low probability state to being controlled to the second high base state is from being controlled to the second high base state to being controlled to the low base state. It is smaller than the number of times the special game is executed, and it is possible to raise the expectation that the game will be controlled to the second high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) In the low base state and the second high base state, it is possible to give a sense of fairness regarding the probability that the normal winning lottery will be won. On the other hand, in the second high base state, the total upper limit opening time in which the second starting port 29 can be in the open state in one normal hit game can be made longer than in the low base state, and the second high base state. It is possible to raise the expectation that the state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) When the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state when a predetermined number of special games are executed without becoming a big hit. The predetermined number of times is the same regardless of the type of jackpot determined. Therefore, regardless of the type of jackpot, when the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to give a sense of fairness regarding the maximum number of special games that can be continuously controlled to the high probability state. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) When the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the game is controlled to a low probability state when a predetermined number of special games smaller than the special number of times are executed without becoming a big hit. Therefore, even if a predetermined number of special games are executed after the end of the big hit game and the high probability state is controlled to the low probability state, the special number of special games are executed after being controlled to the low probability state. With this as an opportunity, the second high base state can be controlled. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation that the second high base state is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) After the big hit game is finished, the first high base state can be controlled, the conditions for controlling the high base state can be varied, and the big hit can be obtained after being controlled to the low probability state. Even if this is not the case, the expectation that the special game will be executed can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(8) It is controlled to the low base state when the special game of the first upper limit number smaller than the special number is executed without becoming a big hit in the first high base state. Therefore, after the jackpot game is completed, the player can be controlled to the first high base state, can raise the expectation of being controlled to the first high base state, and can be controlled to the second high base state. It is possible to increase the value of being played and to improve the interest in the game.

(9) When controlled to the second high base state, the upper limit of the number of special games that can be continuously controlled to the high base state is larger than that when controlled to the first high base state, and the second It is possible to raise the expectation of being controlled to a high base state and improve the interest in the game.

(10) As the type of jackpot, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined and when the jackpot based on something other than the symbol ZC is determined, the first high base state can be controlled after the jackpot game is completed. 1 The upper limit of the number of times is different, and it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the jackpot based on the symbol ZC has been decided as the type of jackpot, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) The first upper limit number of times that can be controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game differs depending on whether the game state when the big hit lottery is won is the low base state or the high base state. , It is possible to pay attention to whether the game state when the big hit lottery is won is a low base state or a high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(12) The first upper limit number of times that can be controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game differs between when it is controlled to the low probability state and when it is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to pay attention to whether the game is controlled to a low probability state or a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(13) A case of continuously controlling to a high probability state and a first high base state until 120 special games are executed without becoming a big hit after the end of the big hit game, and a case of becoming a big hit after the end of the big hit game. Instead, it may be continuously controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state until 500 special games larger than 120 times are executed. Therefore, even if the jackpot game is controlled to a low probability state and a first high base state, which are more disadvantageous than the high probability state and the first high base state, the high probability state and the first high base state are controlled. It is possible to control the low probability state and the first high base state up to a larger number of times than when controlled by, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(14) The jackpot game is controlled by the high base state when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined as the type of jackpot, and the gaming state controlled after the jackpot game is completed. The first upper limit number of times of the special game that can be continuously controlled to the first high base state after the end of is different. Therefore, pay attention to whether the high base state is controlled when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined as the type of big hit, and the game state controlled after the big hit game is completed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(15) In particular, even when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined as the type of jackpot and controlled to the low probability state and the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot lottery is performed in the low base state. The first upper limit number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the low probability state and the high base state differs depending on whether the winner is won or the big hit lottery is won in the high base state. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the high base state is controlled when the big hit lottery is won, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(16) The number of executions (500 times) of the special game that can be continuously controlled in the low probability state and the first high base state is larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability state. Therefore, even if the game is continuously controlled to a low probability state and a high base state until 500 special games are executed without becoming a big hit after the big hit game is completed, there is a possibility of winning the big hit lottery. It is possible to raise the expectation for winning the big hit lottery, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(17) The high base state includes a first high base state controlled based on the satisfaction of the first condition and a second high base state controlled based on the satisfaction of the second condition. Is a condition that is satisfied after the end of the big hit game, and the second condition is a condition that is satisfied when a special number of special games are executed after being controlled to a low probability state. The normal variable member 30 has a different opening mode in the normal hit game between the first high base state and the second high base state. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the conditions for controlling the high base state and the types of the high base state, and it is possible to pay attention to the conditions for controlling the high base state and the types of the high base state. Can also pay attention to the open mode in the normal hit game, and can improve the interest in the game.

(18) The plurality of types of opening modes of the normally variable member 30 in the first high base state are different from the one type of opening mode of the normally variable member 30 in the second high base state. Therefore, the opening mode of the ordinary variable member 30 in the first high base state can be varied, and the opening mode is controlled to the first high base state by setting the opening mode different from the second high base state. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the game is controlled to the second high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(19) A plurality of types of opening modes as the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state are the total upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can take the open state in one normal hit game. It is the same. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state, and to set the same total upper limit opening time in a plurality of types of opening modes, so that the game to the second starting port 29 can be played. It is possible to maintain fairness regarding the entry of the ball and to improve the interest in the game.

(20) The normal winning lottery is a lottery in which the first high base state and the second high base state are won with the same probability, and the fluctuation time of the normal game is the first high base state and the second high base state. It's the same time. Therefore, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery can be the same in the first high base state and the second high base state, and the fluctuation time of the normal game can be the same. It is possible to maintain fairness regarding the frequency of execution of ordinary games, and to improve the interest in the game.

(21) In the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state and the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the second high base state, the second starting port 29 takes an open state in one normal hit game. The total upper limit opening time that can be different. As a result, it is possible to make the degree of advantage different with respect to the opening mode of the normally variable member 30, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(22) The normal hit game given in the second high base state has a shorter upper limit control time of the normal hit game than the normal hit game given in the first high base state. Therefore, the second high base state can increase the possibility of digesting the normal hit game earlier than the first high base state, and the type of the high base state and the upper limit control time of the normal hit game can be determined. It is possible to draw attention and improve the interest in the game.

(23) In the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the second high base state, the second starting port 29 is opened in one normal hit game as compared with the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state. The total upper limit opening time that can be taken is long. Therefore, it is possible to make the degree of advantage of the total upper limit opening time different between the first high base state and the second high base state, and to pay attention to the type of the high base state and the total upper limit opening time. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(24) In the second high base state, the fluctuation time of the special game is likely to be shorter than in the first high base state. For this reason, the second high base state can be more likely to digest the special game faster than the first high base state, and attention should be paid to the type of the high base state and the fluctuation time of the special game. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(25) In the normal hit game given in the first high base state and the normal hit game given in the second high base state, the normal variable member 30 may take an open state in one normal hit game. The maximum number of times that can be opened is different, and it is possible to pay attention to the type of high base state and the maximum number of times that can be opened, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(26) In the plurality of types of opening modes as the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state, the upper limit number of times that the normal variable member 30 can take the open state in one normal hit game is a plurality of times. It is an open mode. The plurality of types of opening modes are the upper limit number of times that the normal variable member 30 can take the open state in one normal hit game and the closure in which the normal variable member 30 can take the closed state in one normal hit game. The time is the same, and the upper limit opening time at which the second starting port 29 can take the open state once is different. Therefore, regarding the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in the first high base state, in the plurality of types of opening modes, the upper limit number of times of opening and the closing time are the same, but the upper limit opening time is different, so that the normal variable member is normally variable member. It is possible to give variety to the opening modes of 30, and to pay attention to the upper limit opening time, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(27) When the second high base state can be controlled when the first special game is executed without becoming a big hit after the end of the big hit game, and the big hit does not occur after the end of the big hit game. Even if there is, it is possible to raise the expectation that the special game will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(28) Further, the first number of times is different between the case where the jackpot game is controlled to the low probability state and the case where the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state. Therefore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the first number of times, and it is also possible to pay attention to whether the game is controlled to a low probability state or a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to improve the interest in the situation.

(29) While paying attention to whether the jackpot game is controlled to the low probability state or the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the control is made to the second high base state with the same second upper limit number as the upper limit. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(30) After controlling to the low base state triggered by the execution of the special game of the second upper limit number without becoming a big hit in the second high base state, the special number of special times without becoming a big hit in the low base state. Do not control to a high base state when the game is executed. Therefore, after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to concentrate on controlling to the second high base state and to increase the value of controlling to the second high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. ..

(31) Before being controlled to the second high base state, a count precursor effect relating to being controlled to the second high base state is executed. Therefore, by executing the count precursor effect, it is possible to raise the expectation of being controlled to the second high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(32) Even when the game is controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game is completed, it is controlled to a low probability state when a predetermined control condition is satisfied when a predetermined number of special games are executed. Therefore, it is possible to control to the second high base state when the special game of a special number of times is executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the low probability state. Therefore, in a situation where it is difficult to identify the special game controlled to the second high base state from the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game, the count precursor effect is executed, so that the second high is performed. It is possible to raise the expectation that the game will be controlled to the base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(33) After the end of the big hit game, by being controlled to the effect mode MB, the background image is displayed in the same effect mode both when it is controlled to the low probability state and when it is controlled to the high probability state. Is displayed. For this reason, it becomes impossible to specify whether the background image is controlled to the low probability state or the high probability state from the effect mode of the background image, and the count is made in a situation where it is difficult to specify the special game controlled to the second high base state. By executing the precursory effect, it is possible to raise the expectation that the game will be controlled to the second high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(34) After the jackpot game is completed, when the first high base state is controlled to the low base state, the effect mode MA is controlled. As a result, the background image is displayed in the same effect mode both when it is controlled to the low probability state and when it is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. For this reason, it becomes impossible to specify whether the game is controlled to the low probability state or the high probability state from the effect mode of the background image, and the count is made in a situation where it is difficult to specify the special game controlled to the second high base state. By executing the precursory effect, it is possible to raise the expectation that the game will be controlled to the second high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(35) The count precursor effect is the first special period triggered by the completion of the execution of the 700th special game and the 800th special game in the period before being controlled to the second high base state. It is an effect that can be executed in both the second special period triggered by the completion of the execution of the above, and is executed with different probabilities in the first special period and the second special period. Therefore, the probability that the count precursor effect is executed differs depending on the period before being controlled to the second high base state, and it is possible to pay attention to the period before being controlled to the second high base state. It is possible to improve the interest in the situation.

(36) Before being controlled to the second high base state, it is possible to execute a second count effect capable of specifying the remaining number of executions of the special game until the control to the second high base state. Therefore, in order to specify the number of remaining executions of the special game until it is controlled to the second high base state, it is possible to raise the expectation for the execution of the second count effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. can.

(37) A count effect capable of specifying information regarding the number of times the special game has been executed from at least one of after the end of the big hit game and after the change in the game state is executed. In particular, the first count effect executed in the first high base state is an effect executed in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes. Then, when the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game is the same predetermined number of executions, the character image is usually used among the plurality of types of the first count effects. The expectation of a big hit is higher when a special action is taken than when an action is taken. Therefore, by executing the first count effect in the first high base state, it is possible to pay attention to the information regarding the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game, and the information. Even if they are the same, it is possible to specify that the jackpot expectation is high by executing the character image in an effect mode that causes a special action. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation that the first count effect is executed in the effect mode in which the character image causes a special action in the first high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(38) In the count effect, the information regarding the number of times the special game is executed can be updated when the execution of the special game ends, and with the update of the information regarding the number of times the special game is executed, any of a plurality of types of effect modes can be updated. It is an effect that may be executed in the effect mode. For this reason, with the update of the information regarding the number of times the special game is executed when the execution of the special game is completed, it is possible to raise the expectation that the count effect will be executed in the effect mode in which the character image causes a special action. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(39) In the special game in the high base state, the first count effect that can specify the remaining number of executions of the special game until the control of the high base state ends is executed, while at least a part of the special game is executed in the low base state. In the special game, a second count effect that can specify the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled to a low probability state is executed. Therefore, it differs depending on whether the number of executions of the special game after being controlled to the low probability state can be specified or the remaining number of executions of the special game until the control of the high base state is finished, which is low. It is possible to specify information according to whether the game is controlled to the base state or the high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(40) The count effect is executed in an effect mode in which information (number of executions or remaining number of executions) related to the special game until the base state changes can be specified. The count effect is an effect executed in an effect mode in which the information about the special game can be specified by updating the information about the special game until the base state changes. For this reason, it is possible to specify information about the special game until the base state changes by executing the count effect, pay attention to the information about the special game, and it is possible to specify that the jackpot expectation is high by the information about the special game. It is possible to raise the expectation that the count effect will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(41) The count effect is an effect executed in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes, and when the information about the special game until the base state changes is the same, a big hit is expected from the type of the effect mode. It is a production that can specify the degree. Therefore, by executing the count effect, even if the information about the special game until the base state changes is the same, it becomes possible to specify that the jackpot expectation is high from the effect mode of the count effect, and the count effect can be achieved. It is possible to raise the expectation for being executed and to improve the interest in the game.

(42) The second high base state is controlled based on the satisfaction of the second condition. For this reason, it is possible to specify information about the special game until it is controlled to the second high base state, it is possible to raise the expectation for being controlled to the second high base state, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to.

(43) The fluctuation pattern is determined based on a predetermined determination condition. The predetermined determination conditions include the first determination condition by reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table TA11, TA12, and TA15 in the first high base state, and the second determination by reference to the variation pattern determination table TA21 in the second high base state. There are conditions. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern can be determined under the determination conditions according to the conditions for controlling the high base state, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(44) The fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern that can be determined based on the second determination condition but cannot be determined based on the first determination condition. Therefore, there is a fluctuation pattern that can be determined based on the second determination condition in the second high base state, but cannot be determined based on the first determination condition in the first high base state, and is controlled to the high base state. It is possible to determine the fluctuation pattern under the determination conditions according to the conditions to be played, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(45) The fluctuation pattern can be determined based on the first determination condition and can be determined based on the second determination condition, but the determination probability differs between the first determination condition and the second determination condition. There is a fluctuation pattern. Therefore, there is a fluctuation pattern in which the decision probability differs between the first decision condition in the first high base state and the second decision condition in the second high base state, and the fluctuation pattern is determined according to the condition for controlling the high base state. Can be determined, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(46) In the second determination condition, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time shorter than that of the first determination condition is easily determined. Therefore, in the second high base state, it becomes easier to determine the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time shorter than that in the first high base state, the possibility of quickly digesting the special game can be increased, and the high base state is controlled. It is possible to pay attention to the conditions to be played and the fluctuation time of the special game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(47) When controlled to the first high base state, it is continuously controlled to the first high base state until the special game of the first upper limit number is executed without becoming a big hit, while the second high base state. When controlled to, the game is continuously controlled to the second high base state until the special game of the second upper limit number larger than the first upper limit number is executed without becoming a big hit. Therefore, in the second high base state, the control is continued for a larger number of times than in the first high base state, and the fluctuation pattern of the short fluctuation time can be easily determined, so that the special game can be efficiently performed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game, which can increase the possibility of digestion.

(48) The second upper limit number is a number larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability state. Therefore, it continues until the special game of the second upper limit number is executed, and even if it is controlled to the second high base state and the low probability state, until the special game of the second upper limit number is executed. The probability of winning the big hit lottery can be increased, the expectation for winning the big hit lottery can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(49) The first determination condition is at least a part of the special games in the first high base state, and the condition for determining the deviation fluctuation pattern differs depending on the number of special reservations, and the second determination condition is the second high base state. In the special game, the conditions for determining the out-of-order fluctuation pattern are the same regardless of the number of special reservations. Therefore, in the first high base state and the second high base state, it is possible to change the difference in the conditions under which the deviation variation pattern is determined by the number of special reservations, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(50) The second determination condition is a condition in which the deviation fluctuation pattern is determined in both the case where the first special game is executed and the case where the second special game is executed in the special game in the second high base state. Is the same. Therefore, in the special game in the second high base state, the conditions for determining the out-of-order fluctuation pattern are the same regardless of whether the first special game is executed or the second special game is executed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(51) In the first high base state, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on one of a plurality of types of determination conditions as the first determination condition, while in the second high base state, as the second determination condition. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on one type of determination condition. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the determination conditions in which the fluctuation pattern is determined by the conditions for controlling the high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(52) In the first special game controlled to the first high base state in the first high base state, among a plurality of types of determination conditions as the first determination condition, the first one controlled to the first high base state. The variation pattern is determined by reference to the variation pattern determination table TA14, which is different from the determination condition in the fifth and subsequent special games other than the special game. Therefore, in the first high base state, the first special game controlled to the first high base state and the fifth and subsequent special games other than the first special game are used as the first determination condition for determining the fluctuation pattern. It is possible to have diversity and improve the interest in the game.

(53) In the final special game controlled to the first high base state in the first high base state, the last of the plurality of types of determination conditions as the first determination condition to be controlled to the first high base state. Unlike the determination conditions other than the special game, the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table TA13. Therefore, in the first high base state, there is a variety of first determination conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern between the last special game controlled to the first high base state and at least one other than the last special game. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(54) In the final special game controlled to the first high base state in the first high base state, the final effect is executed when the fluctuation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined based on the special determination condition. Therefore, by executing the final effect in the final special game, it becomes possible to identify the final special game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(55) The determination probability that the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect is determined differs between the first determination condition and the second determination condition. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect is determined with a determination probability according to the condition for controlling the high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(56) The second determination condition includes a determination condition in which the determination probability of determining the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect is lower than that of the first determination condition. Therefore, in the second high base state, it is more difficult to determine the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect than in the first high base state, and the effect is advanced so that the reach effect is difficult to be executed. Therefore, in the second high base state, it is possible to increase the possibility of digesting the special game, and it is possible to pay attention to the conditions for controlling the high base state and the fluctuation time of the special game. It can be improved.

(57) In the first high base state, the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect is determined based on one of a plurality of types of determination conditions as the first determination condition, while in the second high base state, the second is 2 The fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect is determined based on one type of determination condition as the determination condition. Therefore, in the first high base state, it is possible to give diversity to the determination conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(58) A common effect that can be executed in common in both the first high base state and the second high base state, and a dedicated effect that can be executed in either the first high base state or the second high base state. There is a production. Therefore, by executing the common effect in the first high base state and the second high base state, the same effect is produced regardless of whether the condition for controlling the high base state is the first condition or the second condition. The effect can be provided, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(59) On the other hand, by executing the dedicated effect in either the first high base state or the second high base state, either the first high base state or the second high base state is executed. It becomes possible to identify a certain thing, and it is possible to pay attention to the conditions for controlling to a high base state and the execution of a dedicated effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(60) As a common effect, there is an effect in which the display mode of the background image is common in both the first high base state and the second high base state. Therefore, it is not possible to specify whether the background image is in the first high base state or the second high base state from the display mode of the background image, and even if the condition for controlling the high base state is the first condition, the second condition Even so, it is possible to provide the same effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(61) When controlled to the second high base state, it is possible to specify that the control is to be controlled to the high base state (second high base state) from a predetermined timing after the execution of the special game of a special number of times is completed. The second rush effect is executed. Therefore, by executing the second rush effect when the control is performed in the second high base state, it becomes possible to specify that the control is performed in the high base state, and there is a sense of expectation that the control will be performed in the high base state. It can be uplifted and the interest in the game can be improved.

(62) When controlled to the second high base state, the second rush effect can be executed over a plurality of special games from a predetermined timing after the execution of the special game of the special number of times is completed. Therefore, even if the fluctuation time of one special game is short, the second rush effect can be executed across a plurality of special games, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be planned.

(63) When the first high base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the first rush effect that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state (first high base state) from the timing during the big hit game. Is executed. Therefore, even when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled to the high base state (first high base state) by executing the first rush effect. Can be specified, the expectation for being controlled to a high base state (first high base state) can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(64) Further, the second rush effect is an effect having the same effect time as the first rush effect. Therefore, the second rush effect executed when controlled to the second high base state is executed at the same effect time as the first rush effect executed when controlled to the first high base state. Therefore, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(65) In the second rush effect, at least a part of the effect is the same as that of the first rush effect, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.
(66) The second rush effect includes an effect of displaying a character image corresponding to a controlled effect mode. Therefore, when controlled to the second high base state, the effect mode controlled from the character image corresponding to the controlled effect mode can be specified, and the effect mode is controlled in addition to being controlled to the high base state. It is possible to draw attention to the production mode, and to improve the interest in the game.

(67) Even when the control is performed in the second high base state, the execution of the second rush effect is restricted when the regulation condition for the second rush effect is satisfied. Therefore, depending on the situation of whether or not the regulation condition of the second rush effect is satisfied, it is possible to change whether to execute the second rush effect or to restrict the execution of the second rush effect. Can be improved.

(68) The regulation condition of the second rush effect is satisfied when the special game executed after the execution of the special game of the special number of times is completed when the second high base state is controlled is a big hit. Therefore, when the special game executed after the execution of the special game of the special number of times is completed is a big hit, the second rush effect is not executed, and the expectation for the big hit can be raised. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(69) The regulation condition of the second rush effect is the first special game among a plurality of special games executed after the execution of the special number of special games is completed when the second high base state is controlled. Is not a big hit, but it is established when a special game other than the first is a big hit. Therefore, even if the first special game does not become a big hit among the multiple special games executed after the execution of the special number of special games is completed, when the special game other than the first one becomes a big hit, It is possible to raise the expectation that the second rush effect will be a big hit without being executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(70) The second rush effect is an effect that can be executed even in a standby state in which the special game is not executed and the big hit game is not given. Therefore, even if the execution of the special game is not suspended after the execution of the special game of the special number of times is completed and the special game is in the standby state, the second rush effect is executed, and the special game is executed. It is possible to raise the expectation for the execution of the game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(71) In the second high base state controlled based on the satisfaction of the second condition, the information regarding the launch of the game ball can be notified by executing the right-handed notification effect regarding the launch of the game ball. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(72) The right-handed notification effect executed in the first high-base state and the right-handed notification effect executed in the second high-base state have at least some aspects of the same, such as an image to be displayed. Therefore, by executing the right-handed notification effect in the same mode in the first high base state and the second high base state, the game is played without being aware of the condition controlled to the high base state from the same mode. Information on the launch of the ball can be notified, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(73) When controlled to the second high base state, the mode of the first right-handed notification effect to be executed differs depending on whether the next special game is a big hit or not. Therefore, from the mode of the first right-handed notification effect, it is possible to specify whether or not the next special game is a big hit, and it is possible to raise the expectation that the next special game will be a big hit. At the same time, it is possible to pay attention to the mode of the first right-handed notification effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(74) The right-handed notification effect regarding the launch of the game ball is executed in both the first high base state and the second high base state, and the right-handed notification effect executed in the first high base state and the second high base. At least a part of the mode is different from the right-handed notification effect performed in the state. Therefore, by making at least a part of the right-handed notification effect different depending on whether it is controlled to the first high-base state or the second high-base state, there are various modes of the right-handed notification effect. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(75) The execution start timing at which the execution is started is at least different between the right-handed notification effect executed in the first high base state and the right-handed notification effect executed in the second high base state. Therefore, the execution start timing of the right-handed notification effect is diversified by at least making the execution start timing of the right-handed notification effect different depending on whether the control is performed in the first high base state or the second high base state. It is possible to have sex and improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the first upper limit number does not differ depending on at least one of the type of big hit, the game state when the big hit lottery is won, and the high probability state after the big hit game is completed. May be.

-In the above embodiment, for example, as the first upper limit number of times, the number of times is the same regardless of whether it is a large number of times or a small number of times as compared with a predetermined number of times continuously controlled in a high probability state. May be good. In particular, "100 times" in the above embodiment may be "120 times", and in that case, the first upper limit number of times that can be continuously controlled in the first high base state is high after the end of the big hit game. It is not possible to specify whether it is controlled by a stochastic state or a low-probability state. Further, for example, the first upper limit number may be a number larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability state, a smaller number, or the same number. Further, for example, the first upper limit number of times may be any one of two types and four or more types, and may be one type.

-In the above embodiment, the second upper limit number may be a large number, a small number, or the same number as compared with a predetermined number of times continuously controlled in a high probability state. .. Further, for example, the second upper limit number may be a number larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability state, a smaller number, or the same number.

-In the above embodiment, as a special number of times, it may be a large number of times, a small number of times, or the same number of times as compared with a predetermined number of times continuously controlled in a high probability state. Further, for example, as a special number of times, the number of times may be larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability state, the number of times may be smaller, or the number of times may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a high probability state may be given until the next big hit game is given. Further, for example, a fall lottery may be performed, and when the main control CPU 40a controls to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, when a predetermined control condition is satisfied with the winning of the fall lottery as a trigger. It may be controlled to a low probability state. In this case, it is not possible to specify whether the state is controlled from the high probability state to the low probability state before the predetermined number of special games are executed, and after the predetermined number of special games are executed. However, it may be controlled to a high probability state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a precursor effect regarding the number of remaining executions of the special game until it is controlled to the second high base state may be executed. Specifically, when the game is controlled to the low probability state after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to the second high base state when the special game is executed 900 times after the big hit game is finished. In this case, after the end of the big hit game, the 850th special game is executed, and the remaining number of executions of the special game until it is controlled to the second high base state can be specified. Is executed in the same manner as the second count effect. When it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state when 120 special games are executed after the end of the big hit game, and 1020 special times after the end of the big hit game. It is controlled to the second high base state when the game is executed. In this case, the number of times "120 times" is subtracted from the remaining number of times the special game is executed until the second high base state is controlled, triggered by the execution of the 850th special game after the end of the big hit game. A identifiable precursor effect (so-called "subtractive effect") is executed. Then, after the end of the big hit game, before 900 special games are executed or when 900 special games are executed, the number of times for "120 times" is added to enter the second high base state. An effect that can specify the remaining number of executions of the special game until it is controlled is executed. Further, as another example, for example, when the game is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game, the control is performed to the second high base state when the 800th special game is executed after the end of the big hit game. A precursor effect (gase effect) that can specify the number of times that "120 times" is added to the remaining number of times the special game is executed may be executed. Then, until it is controlled to the second high base state or when it is controlled to the second high base state, the number of times for "120 times" is subtracted and it is controlled to the second high base state. An effect that can specify the number of remaining executions of the game is executed. When the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the rest of the special game is executed until the second high base state is controlled, triggered by the execution of the 850th special game after the end of the big hit game. A precursor effect (so-called "fixed effect") in which the number of times can be specified is executed. Further, in such a case, if the configuration is controlled from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the fall lottery, it is added to the remaining number of executions of the special game until it is controlled to the second high base state. As the number of times to be subtracted, a plurality of types of times including other than "120 times" can also be adopted.

-In the above embodiment, for example, regarding the number of executions of the special game from the change of the gaming state, the precursor effect is executed by displaying the actual number of executions after displaying the number of times larger or smaller than the actual number of executions. May be done. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the execution condition of the precursor effect regarding the remaining number of executions of the special game until the control to the second high base state is satisfied. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution condition of the precursor effect is not satisfied during the execution of the second count effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has the first execution count when the remaining number of executions of the special game until it is controlled to the second high base state is the first execution count based on the information set in the sub-low probability count counter. It is determined that the execution condition of the precursor effect is satisfied with a higher probability than the second execution number, which is larger than the number of times. That is, the smaller the number of remaining executions of the special game until it is controlled to the second high base state, the easier it is for the execution condition of the precursor effect to be satisfied. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the execution condition of the precursor effect is satisfied, the remaining number of executions of the special game until it is controlled to the second high base state based on the information set in the sub-low probability count counter. The number of times that any one of the plurality of types of times predetermined in the above is added is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as the number of warnings for precursors. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the information set in the sub-low probability number counter when the second count effect is executed or when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the second high base state. The remaining number of executions of the special game until the state is controlled is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c as the number of warnings for precursors. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect of subtracting a predetermined number of times from the number of warning notifications up to the previous time, and then executes a final effect of changing to the actual remaining number of executions.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a high-base transition lottery may be performed when a special game is executed. This high-base transition lottery may be executed at the timing when the execution of the special game is started, or may be executed at the timing when the execution of the special game is finished. When the main control CPU 40a wins the high base transition lottery, the main control CPU 40a controls the high base state. Such a high base state may be set as a third high base state. That is, in the high base state, there may be a third high base state in which the condition is satisfied and controlled when a predetermined lottery is won, and even if there is a third high base state in addition to the second high base state. , There may be a third high base state (corresponding to a second ball entry rate improvement state) instead of the second high base state.

-In the above embodiment, the same time is determined in the first high base state and the second high base state as the fluctuation time of the normal game, but the variation time is not limited to this. For example, one of the first high-based state and the second high-based state may be determined from a plurality of times with the same probability. That is, the fluctuation time of the normal game may be determined in the same manner in the first high base state and the second high base state. Further, for example, different times may be determined between the first high base state and the second high base state. Further, for example, a shorter time may be more easily determined in the second high base state than in the first high base state, or a shorter time may be more easily determined in the first high base state than in the second high base state. ..

-In the above embodiment, for example, regarding the winning probability of the ordinary winning lottery, in the first high base state, the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery may be higher than in the low base state. Further, for example, in the second high base state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery may be higher than in the low base state. Further, for example, in the first high base state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery may be higher than in the second high base state, and in the second high base state, the normal winning may be higher than in the first high base state. You may increase the probability that the lottery will be won.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation time of the normal game, the determination probability of the fluctuation time of the normal game, the opening mode in the normal hit game (one upper limit opening time, one closing time, total upper limit opening time, once). The same control may be performed for the normal game and the normal hit game, such as the maximum number of times of opening and the upper limit control time of one normal hit game). In this case, whether the controlled trigger is the first condition or the second condition differs between the first high base state and the second high base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the opening mode of the ordinary variable member 30 in the first high base state may be any of two types and four or more types, or one type.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the opening mode of the ordinary variable member 30 in the second high base state may be any of two or more types.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the opening mode of the ordinary variable member 30 in the low base state may be any of two or more types.
-In the above embodiment, for example, in the high base state, a count effect capable of specifying the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled to the high base state may be executed. For example, in the low base state, the first 2. A count effect that can specify the number of remaining executions of the special game until it is controlled to the high base state may be executed. Further, for example, by executing the second count effect in the first high base state, the number of executions of the special game and the second high after being controlled to the low probability state even in the first high base state. It may be possible to specify the number of remaining executions of the special game until it is controlled to the base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the first high base state, the first count effect may be executed in a part of the special game, for example, even if the first count effect is not executed in the first high base state. good. For example, in the second high base state, the first count effect may be executed in a part of the special game, and for example, the first count effect may not be executed in the second high base state. For example, in the low base state, the second count effect may be executed in all of the special games, and for example, the second count effect may not be executed in the low base state. That is, it is preferable that the count effect is executed in at least a part of the special game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the second high base state, the first count effect may be feasible in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Further, for example, in a low base state, the second count effect may be feasible in the first effect mode and the second effect mode. Further, for example, as the count effect, there may be an effect mode indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit of the special game being executed. Further, for example, the effect mode of the count effect may be any one of three or more types having different jackpot expectations, and may be, for example, one type.

-In the above embodiment, for example, as the count effect, it does not matter whether the number of times the special game is executed decreases or increases. Further, for example, as a counting effect, even if the number of times the special game is executed is not displayed as numerical information, an image that can specify the number of times the special game is executed, such as a meter image showing the number of times the special game is executed, is displayed. It may be executed in different production modes depending on whether the period until the base state changes is the first period and the second period. Further, for example, the occurrence of a special event is not limited to a change in the base state, but may be a change in the probability state, may be after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot expectation degree (including the jackpot confirmation) may be determined. The identifiable effect may be performed.

-In the above embodiment, as the count effect, the information regarding the number of times the special game is executed can be updated with the end of the execution of the special game, but the count effect is not limited to this, and for example, the start of the execution of the special game is triggered. The information regarding the number of executions of the special game may be updated, or may be a combination thereof. That is, the count effect may be such that the information regarding the number of times the special game is executed can be updated at least at least one of the start of the execution of the special game and the end of the execution of the special game.

In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-high base count counter and the sub-low are stored in the sub-control RAM 41c both when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated and when the power is not turned on. No matter what information is stored in the probability count counter, the counting effect may not be executed. In this case, the counting effect may be executed based on the information stored in the sub-high base number counter and the sub-low probability number counter from the time when the big hit game is given or the game state changes after the power is turned on. ..

In the above embodiment, for example, the sub-high base count counter and the sub-low are stored in the sub-control RAM 41c both when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated and when the power is not turned on. Regardless of which information is stored in the probability count counter, a count effect that can specify the initial number of executions may be executed. To explain a specific example of this case, the first count effect and the second count effect are effects that can specify the number of times the special game is executed from the change in the gaming state. The sub-control CPU 41a has a sub-high base count counter and a sub-low probability count counter stored in the sub-control RAM 41c both when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated and when the power is not turned on. Set to "0" as the initial information. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the sub-base state is in the high base state based on the information set in the sub-base state flag, the sub-control CPU 41a adds "1" to the sub-high base count counter triggered by the input of the game end command. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the sub-probability state is in the low-probability state based on the information set in the sub-probability state flag, the sub-control CPU 41a adds "1" to the sub-low probability count counter triggered by the input of the game end command. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the sub-base state is in the high base state based on the information set in the sub-base state flag, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first count effect to be executed based on the information set in the sub-high base count counter. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the sub-base state is in the low base state based on the information set in the sub-base state flag, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the second count effect based on the information set in the sub-low probability number counter.

As described above, the sub-control RAM 41c as the storage means is assigned a sub-high base number counter and a sub-low probability number counter, and the sub-control RAM 41c stores the number of executions of the special game after the change in the gaming state. do. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is initialized when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated when the power is turned on, but is not initialized when the RWM clear switch 40d is not operated. Be retained. Then, regardless of the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, both when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated and when the RWM clear switch 40d is not operated when the power is turned on, the effect display device 27 , The count effect that can specify the initial information as the information about the number of times the special game is executed will be executed. As a result, the initial information can be specified as the information regarding the number of executions of the special game both when the number of executions of the special game after the change of the gaming state is initialized and when the number of executions of the special game is maintained.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may or may not be a variation pattern that can be determined in the second high base state but cannot be determined in the first high base state. Further, for example, there may or may not be a fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the first high base state but cannot be determined in the second high base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation pattern HP04 may be determinable even in the first high base state.
-In the above embodiment, for example, it is possible to determine in the first high base state and the second high base state, but there may be no fluctuation pattern having different determination probabilities.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the variation pattern determination table TA21 may be a table in which the variation pattern determination table TA21 has a longer variation time than at least one of the variation pattern determination tables TA11 to T15, and the variation pattern can be easily determined.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the first special game controlled to the first high base state, the variation pattern determination table which is not referred to in at least any special game other than the first special game in the first high base state is referred to. It does not have to be done.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the last special game controlled to the first high base state, the variation pattern determination table which is not referred to in at least any special game other than the last special game in the first high base state is referred to. The variation pattern may be determined.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the first high base state, one kind of variation pattern determination table may be referred to to determine the variation pattern.
-In the above embodiment, for example, in the second high base state, the fluctuation pattern may be determined by referring to any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation pattern determination tables.

-In the above embodiment, for example, one may be determined from a plurality of types of out-of-range fluctuation patterns in the second high base state, for example, the number of special holdings and the type of special game (first special game or second special game). ) May differ in the determination conditions.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the first special game controlled to the second high base state, the variation pattern determination table which is not referred to in at least any special game other than the first special game in the second high base state is referred to. The variation pattern may be determined.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the last special game controlled to the second high base state, the variation pattern determination table which is not referred to in at least any special game other than the last special game in the second high base state is referred to. The variation pattern may be determined.

-In the above embodiment, the probability of determining the out-of-reach variation pattern is higher in some of the variation pattern determination tables TA11 to TA15 than in the variation pattern determination table TA21, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, with respect to the probability of determining the out-of-reach variation pattern, all of the variation pattern determination tables TA11 to TA15 may be higher than the variation pattern determination table TA21 and may be lower than the variation pattern determination table TA21. Further, for example, in the variation pattern determination table TA21, when the jackpot lottery is not won, the deviation variation pattern may be determined without determining the loss reach variation pattern.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a lottery for determining the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern and a lottery for determining the fluctuation pattern itself may be executed separately. Further, for example, the primary lottery for determining the classification of the variation pattern and the secondary lottery for determining any variation pattern from the classification of the variation pattern determined by the primary lottery may be executed separately.

In the above embodiment, for example, the variation pattern determination table TA13 may be referred to other than the last special game controlled to the first high base state, for example, the last predetermined game controlled to the first high base state. It may be referred to in one special game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the variation pattern determination table TA14 may be referred to in the first special game after the end of the jackpot game, and may not be referred to in other cases.
-In the above embodiment, for example, as a common effect, in addition to the first look-ahead effect, there may be an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed, for example, a special game whose execution is suspended. It is not necessary to have a look-ahead effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit.

-In the above embodiment, for example, as a dedicated effect of the first high base state, there may be an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed in addition to the second look-ahead effect, for example, execution is suspended. It is not necessary to have a look-ahead effect that can specify the jackpot expectation of the special game being played. Further, for example, there may be a dedicated effect of the second high base state that is not executed in the first high base state but is executed in the second high base state.

-In the above embodiment, the right-handed notification effect (second right-handed notification effect) executed in the first high base state and the right-handed notification effect (first right-handed notification effect) executed in the second high base state. The execution timing is different from that of the second right-handed notification effect), but it is not limited to this. For example, the timing at which the first special game is started when controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and the timing at which the first special game is started when controlled to the second high base state. The execution of the right-handed notification effect (first right-handed notification effect and second right-handed notification effect) may be started at.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a part or all of the effect content (effect mode) of the right-handed notification effect executed in the first high base state and the second high base state may be different.
-In the above embodiment, for example, after being controlled to a low probability state, when the special game of the special number of times ends and is controlled to the second high base state, the execution of the second right-handed notification effect is started. You may.

In the above embodiment, for example, a notification effect that can specify that the game ball does not flow down to the left side of the game area 21, a notification effect that can specify that the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 21, and a game area. Any of the notification effects that can specify not to let the game ball flow down to the right side of 21 may be adopted.

-In the above embodiment, when the execution of the second rush effect is started, the regulation condition of the second rush effect is not satisfied, and the execution of the special game is started after the execution of the second rush effect is started. Occasionally, the regulation condition for the second rush effect was established, and the execution of the second rush effect was restricted (cancelled) at that timing (on the way), but this is not limited to this. For example, when the execution of the second rush effect is started, the regulation condition of the second rush effect is satisfied, and the execution of the second rush effect may not be started. In this case, for example, when the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the look-ahead command and determines that the first special game among the special games whose execution is suspended is a big hit, the regulation condition for the second rush effect is satisfied. May be good. Further, for example, when the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the look-ahead command and determines that a special game other than the first special game among the special games whose execution is suspended is a big hit, the regulation condition of the second rush effect is set. It may be established.

-In the above embodiment, when controlled to the second high base state, after being controlled to the low probability state, the special game of the special number of times ends without triggering the end of the special game of the special number of times. After that, the second rush effect may be executed from a predetermined timing after the special game of the special number of times is completed, such as the start of the next special game. In this case, for example, after being controlled to a low probability state, after the special game of the special number of times is finished, the second rush effect is executed when the next special game is not started and the standby state is reached. It does not have to be.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be no regulation condition for the second rush effect. In this case, not only the execution of the second rush effect is not regulated, but also the execution of the first right-handed notification effect is not regulated. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when controlled to the first high base state, not during the big hit game, but from the timing after the end of the big hit game such as the start of the first special game after the end of the big hit game. The first rush effect may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the first rush effect and the second rush effect may have different effect times, and for example, all the effect modes may be the same or different.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the second rush effect is executed during the execution of the first special game after the special game of the special number of times is completed after being controlled to the low probability state. , It does not have to be executed during the execution of the first and subsequent special games.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 differs depending on the type of big hit, the first distribution member 38 is set based on the long distribution control. It may be operated so that the distribution state is taken.

-In the above embodiment, for example, for at least one of the short distribution control and the long distribution control, the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is not the specified number, but a predetermined time. It may be done in the wake of the fact that.

-In the above embodiment, for example, it may be any one of the first, third and subsequent round games, it may be one round game, it may be a plurality of round games, and it may be a continuous round. It may be a game or a non-continuous round game.

-In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, but the probability is not limited to this, for example, based on the type of the big hit. , It may be controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the special passage region 36 and the distribution member 38 may not be provided.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball enters the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. The special games may be executed in order, and for example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time.

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

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

-In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area from which the special hold number is subtracted by "1".

-In the above embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, thereby giving a jackpot game. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "a gaming machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(1) It is possible to take a special entry port where a game ball can enter, an open state where a game ball can enter the special entry port, and a closed state where the game ball cannot enter the special entry port. A special opening / closing member that operates in such a manner, a special passing area through which a game ball entering the special entry port can pass, and a normal passing area through which a game ball entering the special entry opening can pass. The special opening / closing member can be operated so as to take the open state in the big hit game, and the game state control means ends the big hit game when the game ball passes through the special passing area in the big hit game. It is characterized by controlling to the high probability state later, while controlling to the low probability state after the end of the big hit game when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area in the big hit game.

(2) The second condition is characterized in that it is a condition that is satisfied when a specific event different from the first condition occurs.
(3) The specific effect is characterized in that information regarding a period from at least one of after the end of the big hit game and after the change in the game state to the occurrence of a special event can be specified.

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Claims (5)

In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is given after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game.
The first starting ball entrance where the game ball can enter, and
The second starting ball entrance where the game ball can enter, and
An opening / closing member that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting ball opening and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting ball opening.
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery according to the entry of a game ball into the first start entry slot or the entry of a game ball into the second start entry slot.
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern based on predetermined determination conditions,
Equipped with a game state control means for controlling the game state,
The game state controlled by the game state control means includes a non-ball entry rate improvement state and a ball entry rate improvement state.
The ball entry rate improvement state is a gaming state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting ball entry port than the non-ball entry rate improvement state, and is controlled based on the satisfaction of at least the first condition. It is a gaming state that may be controlled based on the fulfillment of the second condition.
The first condition is a condition that is satisfied after the end of the big hit game.
The second condition is a condition that is satisfied when a specific event different from the first condition occurs.
The predetermined determination conditions include the first determination condition in the ball entry rate improvement state controlled based on the establishment of the first condition, and the ball entry rate improvement controlled based on the establishment of the second condition. There is a second decision condition in the state,
The second determination condition is a gaming machine in which a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the first determination condition can be easily determined. The game state control means continuously enters the game until the first upper limit number of symbol variation games is executed without becoming a big hit when the game state control means is controlled to the ball entry rate improved state based on the satisfaction of the first condition. While controlling to the ball rate improved state, when the ball rate improved state is controlled based on the satisfaction of the second condition, the game continues until the second upper limit number of symbol fluctuation games is executed without becoming a big hit. To control the ball entry rate to the improved state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second upper limit number of times is larger than the first upper limit number of times. The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a low probability state and a high probability state.
The high-probability state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the low-probability state.
The second condition is a condition that is satisfied when a special number of symbol fluctuation games are executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the low probability state.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second upper limit number is a number of times larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state. The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a low probability state and a high probability state.
The high-probability state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the low-probability state.
The second condition is a condition that is satisfied when a special number of symbol fluctuation games are executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the low probability state.
The game state control means controls the low probability state after the end of the big hit game and the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and controls the low probability state when a predetermined control condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which may be the case. The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a low probability state and a high probability state.
The high-probability state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than the low-probability state.
When the gaming state control means is controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state based on the establishment of the first condition, the gaming state control means controls to either the high probability state or the low probability state, while the second condition. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the ball entry rate is controlled to the improved state based on the establishment of the above, the low probability state is controlled without being controlled to the high probability state. Machine.

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