JP2021180930A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving player's interest.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine comprises an operation gate into which a game ball flowing down in a game region can enter. When a jackpot becomes recognizable and thereafter a specific performance period passes, the Pachinko game machine is controlled to come into a jackpot stand-by state. Then, when a game ball enters the operation gate in the jackpot stand-by state, a jackpot game is started. On the other hand, even when a game ball enters the operation gate in the specific performance period, a jackpot game is prevented from being started. The Pachinko game machine is capable of executing plural types of specific performances regarding a jackpot, and in the specific performance period, executes one of the plural types of specific performances.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (designs) is performed on a display unit, and after a predetermined jackpot display result is derived, a jackpot game is started. It is configured as follows. In such a gaming machine, after the jackpot display result is derived from the display unit, the jackpot game is started until the gaming ball enters the specific entry port (for example, the gate) provided in the gaming area. There was something that did not allow (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-21280

In recent years, it has been desired to improve the interest of players by further devising such game specifications for game machines that require the ball to enter a specific entrance at the start of a big hit game. ing.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems includes a specific entrance for a game ball flowing down the game area, a state control means for controlling the state, an effect execution means for executing the effect, and the effect execution means. It is equipped with an effect control means for controlling, and after a jackpot can be recognized, it is controlled to a jackpot standby state when a specific period elapses, and in the jackpot standby state, a game ball enters the specific entry port. Then, while the big hit game is started, the big hit game is not started even if the game ball enters the specific entry port in the specific period, and the special effect related to the big hit is included in the effect. There are a plurality of types, and in the specific period, any one of the plurality of types of specific effects is executed, and depending on the type of the specific effect executed in the specific period, the type of the jackpot game and after the end of the jackpot game. At least one of the gaming states of the above is suggested, and the effect time is set for each of the plurality of types of specific effects, and the specific period is a length corresponding to the effect time of the specific effect executed in the specific period. The gist is that.

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

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a small hit (small hit symbol). An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a jackpot symbol. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a big hit. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a fluctuation pattern. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a specific production period corresponding to each accessory. (A) to (d) are explanatory views for demonstrating an example of a specific execution mode of an effect in a specific effect state. (A) to (c) are explanatory views for demonstrating an example of a specific execution mode of an effect in a big hit standby state. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the production mode of the start promotion effect. A flowchart showing a specific effect execution process. A timing chart showing a specific example of an execution mode of an effect in a specific effect state. A timing chart showing a specific example of the execution mode of the effect in the jackpot standby state. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the jackpot symbol of the second embodiment. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the jackpot of the second embodiment. An explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a specific effect period corresponding to each of the third symbol per to the fifth symbol of the second embodiment. The flowchart which shows the specific effect execution processing of 2nd Embodiment. A timing chart showing a specific example of an execution mode of the effect in the specific effect state of the second embodiment. A timing chart showing a specific example of an execution mode of the effect in the jackpot standby state of the second embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment 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 11 includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame for mounting various game parts. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame body 11. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa into which a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, flows down is formed. On the game board YB, an opening window YBb is formed substantially in the center in front view. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is an example of a means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA is an example of a light emitting means for performing an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect). The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame body 11 or the game board YB as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP is an example of a voice means for producing a sound such as a human or animal voice, a sound effect, and a musical piece (hereinafter referred to as a voice effect). For example, the speaker SP is provided on the frame 11 as an example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB so that the player can see it.

The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a special symbol winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as a special lottery) internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are examples of variation games. Further, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are examples of variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game.

In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is referred to as a "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is referred to as a "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". 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. Regarding the design, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed in parallel at the same time. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a small hit symbol that is an example of a small hit display result, a big hit symbol that is an example of a big hit display result, and a missed symbol that is an example of a missed display result. There is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a small hit is won in a special lottery, a small hit symbol corresponding to the type of small hit won in the special game is derived, and the small hit game is given after the special game of the small hit is completed. Will be done. Further, when a big hit is won in the special lottery, a big hit symbol corresponding to the type of the small hit won in the special game is derived, and a big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is completed. In the following explanation, winning a big hit in a special lottery may be referred to as "design hit".

The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify 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. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify 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 first special games is referred to as "first special reserved number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special reserved number". The maximum value (upper limit) of the first special hold number and the second special hold number can be set to 4 as an example.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e 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. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (hereinafter referred to as the ordinary lottery) internally performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is referred to as a "normal game".

The normal symbols that can be derived from the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal hit symbol that is an example of a normal hit display result and a normal missed symbol that is an example of a normal hit display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal hit is won in a normal lottery, a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game of the normal hit is completed, the normal hit game is given.

The information display device 13 usually includes a hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as "ordinary pending number".

The display units 13a to 13f do not have to be provided together in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed", and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit of the number of round games described later.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. The effect display device EH is an example of a display means for performing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character. The effect display device EH is attached to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect devices which are an example of the effect means for executing the effect, and the effect device group which is an example of the effect execution means for executing the effect by these. Is configured. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA as the effect execution means, and can be arbitrarily selected from the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. It may be configured to include at least one of the above. Further, the effect executing means may be an effect movable body that executes a movable effect and an effect vibrating body that executes a vibration effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the speaker SP is an example of the specific effect executing means.

As an example of the special starting opening, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special starting winning opening 15 that opens in the game area YBa. The first special start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first special start winning opening 15. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start winning opening 16 that opens in the game area YBa as an example of the special start opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second special start winning opening 16. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a means capable of operating in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second special start winning opening 16 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second special start winning opening 16. An ordinary variable member 17 as an example is provided. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the second special start winning opening 16, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The ordinary variable member 17 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of an actuator that operates a normal variable member 17 (see FIG. 6). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 18 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is a special variable member which is an example of means capable of operating in an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 18. 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball may enter the large winning opening 18, but it may be difficult to enter the ball as compared with the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of an actuator that operates the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 6). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the hit game of the special symbol.

The game board YB is formed with a ball passage 20 that guides the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 to the outside of the machine. The ball passage 20 branches into a specific passage 20b and a non-specific passage 20c at the branch portion 20a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a specific variable member 21 as an example of means for distributing a game ball that has reached the branch portion 20a to either the specific passage 20b or the non-specific passage 20c. The specific variable member 21 is configured to be operable in a normal state in which the game ball reaching the branch portion 20a is distributed to the non-specific passage 20c and a specific state in which the game ball is distributed to the specific passage 20b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a specific solenoid SL3 as an example of an actuator that operates the specific variable member 21 (see FIG. 6).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 18. The special winning sensor SE3 is provided at a position in the ball passage 20 where a game ball can be detected between the large winning opening 18 and the branch portion 20a. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the payout condition of the predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a V winning sensor SE4 that detects a gaming ball that has flowed (entered) into the specific passage 20b. The V winning sensor SE4 is provided at a position where it can detect a game ball passing through the specific passage 20b. Of the specific passage 20b, the portion where the V winning sensor SE4 detects the game ball is the specific area 20d. The specific area 20d is a so-called “V zone”. When "V winning occurs" in the present specification, it means that the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operating gate 25 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE5 that detects a gaming ball passing through the operating gate 25. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied. The actuating gate 25 is an example of a specific entry port where a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area YBa can enter.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning opening 26 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 26. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the normal prize sensor, the predetermined number of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, and 26. The entry of a game ball into the winning opening is a so-called "winning". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 27. For example, the out port 27 opens in the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, and 26 are discharged from the out opening 27 to the outside of the machine.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the firing intensity of the gaming ball by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game balls can be hit so as to flow down either the left side region R1 of the center frame W or the right side region R2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first special starting winning opening 15 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the left side region R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the left side area R1 in the game area YBa, that is, when the so-called "left-handed" is made, the game ball wins the first special start prize. You can enter the ball into the mouth 15 and the normal winning mouth 26. In the flow path of the game ball in the right side region R2, an operating gate 25, a large winning opening 18, and a second special starting winning opening 16 are formed from the upstream side. Therefore, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down the right side area R2 of the game area YBa, that is, when the so-called "right-handed" is made, the game ball has a second special start winning opening 16 and a large prize. The ball can enter the mouth 18 and the actuating gate 25.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a ball entry assist function for assisting the entry of a game ball into the second special start winning opening 16 and a time reduction function for shortening the fluctuation time of the special game. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (actuated and non-operated) of these functions.

The ball entry assist function will be described.
The ball entry assist function is a function that supports winning a prize in an ordinary electric accessory, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of the game balls to the second special start winning opening 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than that of the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assist function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, and it becomes easy to establish the start condition of the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first auxiliary control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control is a control that changes the normal hit probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control does not perform the normal lottery itself in the low ball entry rate state, but may be a control in which the normal lottery is performed with a predetermined probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. As the third auxiliary control, the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in one normal hit game is increased more than in the low ball entry rate state, and the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game 1 It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time shortening function (hereinafter referred to as a time saving function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of variable time states as states in which the expected variable times of the special game are different. In the present embodiment, the expected fluctuation time of the special game is the fluctuation time that can be expected when one special game is executed in each fluctuation time state. The plurality of fluctuation time states include a long fluctuation time state and a short fluctuation time state in which the expected fluctuation time of at least the second special game is shorter than that of the long fluctuation time state. When the time saving function is activated, the fluctuation time state shifts from the long fluctuation time state to the short fluctuation time state, and the number of special games that can be substantially executed per unit time increases. That is, the digestion efficiency of the hold of the special game is improved.

The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a normal state and an advantageous state. The normal state is a gaming state in which the ball entry assist function and the time saving function do not operate. The advantageous state is a gaming state in which the ball entry assist function and the time saving function are activated.

In the present embodiment, as an example, the time saving function operates in association with the ball entry assist function. That is, in the present embodiment, when the ball entry assist function is activated, the time saving function is also activated at the same time, while when the ball entry assist function is not activated, the time saving function is also disabled at the same time. In the following description, when simply indicating "electric support state", it means a gaming state in which the ball entry rate is high and the ball is in a short fluctuation time state, and when it is indicated as "non-electric support state", it means low ball entry. It shall mean a gaming state which is a rate state and a long fluctuation time state.

Next, the small hit will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of small hit symbols as small hit symbols of special symbols. The type of small hit symbol can be grasped as the type of small hit. In the present embodiment, the small hit symbols include small hit symbols Za, Zb, and Zc. In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of small hit symbols of the second special symbol, 40 types of small hit symbols are used for the small hit symbol Za, 35 types of small hit symbols are used for the small hit symbol Zb, and 25 types of small hits are used. The symbols are classified into small hit symbols Zc. In this embodiment, a small hit may be won in a special lottery executed when a game ball enters the second special start winning opening 16. On the other hand, in the special lottery executed when the game ball enters the first special start winning opening 15, the small hit is not won. Therefore, the first special symbol does not include the small hit symbol.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the small hit game is started after the special game of the small hit is completed.
In the small hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the small hit game. In the small hit game of the present embodiment, the large winning opening 18 is opened after the opening time has elapsed. Then, in the small hit game, the large winning opening 18 is closed when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. After that, in the small hit game, a predetermined effect is executed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the small hit game. The small hit game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Further, in the small hit game, the specific variable member 21 operates in such a manner that the game ball can flow into the specific passage 20b. In the small hit game, when the game ball flows into the specific passage 20b and a V prize is generated, the conditions for granting the big hit game are satisfied. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the small hit game, a character game is played in which the game ball entered in the large winning opening 18 passes through the specific passage 20b, and when the V winning occurs, the big hit game is given. NS. That is, the occurrence of a V prize in a small hit game corresponds to winning a character game. Further, the fact that the V prize does not occur in the small hit game corresponds to not winning the character game. In the following description, the occurrence of a V prize in a small hit game may be referred to as "winning a character".

Next, the jackpot will be described.
As described above, there are two types of big hits: a character hit and a symbol hit.
First, the types of characters will be described.

In the present embodiment, the type of accessory hit corresponds to the type of small hit symbol. Specifically, the types of accessory hits include a large hit (hereinafter referred to as a first accessory hit) that is won by the accessory game in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Za, and a small hit based on the small hit symbol Zb. There is a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a second bonus hit) that is won by the bonus game in the game. In addition, as a type of bonus hit, there is a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a third bonus hit) that is won by the bonus game in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Zc.

Next, the types of symbols will be described.
In the present embodiment, the type of symbol hit can be grasped as the type of big hit symbol.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols include jackpot symbols Zd and Ze. That is, the types of symbol hits include a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Zd (hereinafter referred to as a first symbol hit) and a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Ze (hereinafter referred to as a second symbol hit). In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of first special symbol jackpot symbols, 50 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol Zd, and 50 types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol Ze. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of the 100 types of second special symbols are all classified into the jackpot symbol Zd. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol Ze may be won in a special lottery executed when a game ball enters the first special start winning opening 15. On the other hand, in the special lottery executed when the game ball enters the second special start winning opening 16, the winner is not won.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is waiting for the start of the big hit game after the lapse of the specific production period corresponding to each small hit symbol from the end of the small hit game in which the V prize is generated. , Shown as a jackpot standby state), and in the case of a symbol hit, it shifts to a jackpot standby state after the end of the jackpot special game. In the present embodiment, the specific effect period is an example of the specific period.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot game is started when the gaming ball passes through the operating gate 25 in the jackpot standby state. That is, if the game ball does not pass through the operating gate 25, the big hit standby state continues even if the small hit game in which the V prize is generated and the special big hit game are completed, and the big hit game is not started. It should be noted that the specific entry port that triggers the start of the big hit game by entering the ball does not have to be used in combination with the operating gate 25, and may also be used in combination with another entry port, and is a dedicated entry port. You may.

Then, in the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, the round game in which the big winning opening 18 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened so as to have a predetermined opening mode. In each round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, in the big hit game per first symbol and the second symbol, the upper limit number of round games is set to 10 times. Further, in the jackpot game per first character, the maximum number of round games is set to nine, and in the jackpot game per second character and the third character, the maximum number of round games is four. The times are set. The maximum number of round games is related to the number of prize balls that the player can obtain through one big hit game. Therefore, the jackpot game per first symbol and the jackpot game per second symbol, in which the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times, is a round game from the viewpoint of the number of prize balls that can be obtained through one jackpot game. This is an advantageous jackpot game compared to the jackpot game per first accessory, in which 9 times is set as the upper limit of the number of times. In addition, the jackpot game per first character, for which the maximum number of round games is set to 9 times, is 4 times as the maximum number of round games from the viewpoint of the number of prize balls that can be obtained through one jackpot game. This is an advantageous jackpot game as compared with the jackpot game per second bonus and the third bonus.

Next, the game state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
For each of the plurality of types of big hits, the game state to be given after the end of the big hit game is defined. For the first bonus, the third bonus, and the first symbol, the first termination condition in which the next jackpot game is granted after the jackpot game ends, and the predetermined number of advantageous times (in this embodiment). Of the second end conditions for ending the special game (100 times), it is stipulated that an advantageous state is given until any end condition is satisfied. It is stipulated that no advantageous state is given to the second character hit and the second symbol hit after the end of the big hit game. That is, it is stipulated that the second accessory hit and the second symbol hit are controlled to the normal state after the end of the big hit game.

Next, an example of the effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute includes an effect symbol variation game that is one of the display effects. The effect pattern variable game is an example of a variable game. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variablely displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, simply referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect pattern is a pattern that is decorated with characters, patterns, and the like, and is a decorative pattern for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the first column, the second column, and the third column in predetermined directions.

The production game is executed in connection with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the production game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the small hit symbol combination is derived in the production game. The small hit symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" in which the effect symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is derived in the production game. The jackpot symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. When the outlier symbol is derived in the special game, the outlier symbol combination is derived in the production game. The out-of-order symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "778" or "787" 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 fixed stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" is a temporary stop state before the fixed stop display of the effect symbol, such as the shaking fluctuation display.

The production game may be accompanied by 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 as an example) among a plurality of columns, and the effect of a column different from the specific column (second column as an example). The design is still displayed in a variable manner. The reach effect is an effect in which, in the effect game, after the reach is formed, the effect symbols in the second row are continuously displayed in a variable manner, then temporarily stopped and displayed, and a predetermined symbol combination is derived as it is. The reach effect may include an effect of displaying a predetermined character or character string as an image on the effect display device EH. In the present embodiment, the reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect) having a higher expectation of a big hit than the NR effect.

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. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41. The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a main control CPU 42) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a program for main control. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area in which information can be read and cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43), and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter referred to as a main control ROM 43). , Indicated as main control RWM44).

The main control ROM 43 stores determination values, tables, and the like used for various determinations and lottery. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the production content (variation content) of the production game performed during the execution of the special game.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern includes a plurality of variation patterns. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns include fluctuation patterns HP1, HP2, HP3, and HP4. The fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP2 are out-of-order fluctuation patterns. The out-of-order variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination in the production game. The variation pattern HP1 is an out-of-reach variation pattern of "no reach" that does not perform reach effect in the effect game and finally derives the out-of-reach symbol combination. The variation pattern HP2 is an out-of-range variation pattern of "with reach" that performs reach effect in the effect game and finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination. The fluctuation pattern HP3 is a jackpot fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a jackpot symbol combination is derived. The fluctuation pattern HP4 is a small hit fluctuation pattern. The small hit variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives a small hit symbol combination without performing reach effect in the effect game. The fluctuation patterns HP1 and HP4 are associated with the fluctuation time HT1 as the fluctuation time, and the fluctuation patterns HP2 and HP3 are associated with the fluctuation time HT2 having a fluctuation time longer than the fluctuation time HT1. For example, the variable time HT1 is 10 seconds after the variable game starts, and the variable time HT2 is 20 seconds after the variable game starts. In the present embodiment, the variation period corresponds to the period from the start of the variation game based on each variation pattern to the elapse of the variation time identifiable from the variation pattern and the end of the variation game based on the variation pattern.

Returning to the description of the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control RWM 44 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately from each other.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE5. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display devices 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1 to SL3. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17, 19 and 21 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 to SL3.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51, a sub-control ROM 52, and a sub-control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to the effect by executing the sub-control program. In the present embodiment, an example of the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is configured by the sub-control CPU 51 executing various processes related to the effect. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, audio effect data used for the sound effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may be provided with a random number generation circuit and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
The main control CPU 42 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first special start winning opening 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first special start sensor SE1. When the game ball wins the first special start winning opening 15, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge.

When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the number of the first special hold after the update. The hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1 when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. In this process, the main control CPU 42 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. For example, the random numbers are a special hit random number used for a special lottery (small hit lottery and a big hit lottery), a hit symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol (small hit symbol, and a big hit symbol), and a variation pattern used for determining a variation pattern. Random numbers and so on. 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. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. can.

When the game ball has not won a prize in the first special start winning opening 15, the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored, the main control CPU 42 , It is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second special start winning opening 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second special start sensor SE2. When the game ball has won a prize in the second special start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined.

When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the number of the second special hold and updates the number. In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can specify the number of the second special hold after the update. The hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2 when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. In this process, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information used for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM44, so that the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. can.

When the game ball has not won a prize in the second special start winning opening 16, the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, or the random number information for the second special game is stored, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information. The special symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the special game is not being executed, during the hit game (during the small hit game, and during the big hit game), during the specific production period, or during the big hit standby state, while the special game Negative judgment is made when the game is being executed or a winning game is being played. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero. When the second special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the second special hold number and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d so as to display information that can specify the number of the second special hold after the update. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM 44 among the random number information for the second special game.

Next, the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit lottery as to whether or not to win the big hit. In this process, the main control CPU 42 determines that the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is a big hit when the value is a numerical value determined for winning the big hit. When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 42 performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a jackpot symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 42 determines a jackpot fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns.

If the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 uses the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a small hit lottery as to whether or not the small hit is won. In this process, the main control CPU 42 determines that the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is a small hit when the value is determined to win the small hit. When the small hit is won, the main control CPU 42 performs the small hit variation process. In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a small hit symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines a small hit symbol to be derived in the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 42 determines a small hit variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

If the small hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the loss symbol to be derived in the second special game. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 42 performs a reach lottery using a reach random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines whether or not to execute the reach effect in the effect game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from random number information, and determines an out-of-reach variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first special hold number is larger than zero. When the first special hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing. When the first special hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 42 performs the subtraction of the first special hold number, the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery, and the variation processing based on the result of each win lottery. In the first special game, the small hit is not won in the present embodiment. Therefore, the small hit lottery for the first special game and the small hit fluctuation process may not be performed.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub-control board 50 in each fluctuation processing. The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation processing and the start of a special game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify a special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or missed symbol) determined in each variation processing. The variation start command and the special symbol command are different commands when the variation processing of the first special game is executed and when the variation processing of the second special game is executed. In the present embodiment, an example of a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the length of the variation period of the variation game is configured by the main control CPU 42 executing each variation processing.

Then, when the special symbol start processing is completed, the main control CPU 42 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by the special symbol execution processing. Specifically, when the first special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. Further, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (directing game) to the sub control board 50. ..

When the second special game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing when the variation time defined in the variation pattern elapses. When the jackpot symbol is derived, the main control CPU 42 controls the jackpot standby state. Further, the main control CPU 42 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) that can identify the jackpot standby state in the output buffer.

Next, the small hit game processing will be described.
The small hit game process is a process for granting a small hit game. The main control CPU 42 executes the small hit game process after the end of the small hit special game.

In the small hit game process, the main control CPU 42 first outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 42 controls the specific solenoid SL3 so that the specific variable member 21 is operated in a predetermined operation pattern. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the special variable member 19 is operated in a predetermined operation pattern when the opening time elapses. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a round start command) that can identify that the special winning opening 18 has been opened to the sub control board 50 with the start of the operation of the special variable member 19. .. After that, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Then, when the large winning opening 18 is closed, the main control CPU 42 outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the small hit game. At this time, if the operation of the specific variable member 21 based on the predetermined operation pattern has not been completed, the main control CPU 42 has a specific solenoid so as to end the operation of the specific variable member 21 with the end of the small hit game. Control SL3.

Further, the main control CPU 42 determines that the V winning has occurred when the detection signal is input from the V winning sensor SE4 in the small hit game. The main control CPU 42 is information stored in the main control RWM44 after the end of the small hit game when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4, and is information that can be specified to be in a specific effect state (information (). Hereinafter referred to as a specific effect flag) is turned on to control the specific effect state. Further, the main control CPU 42 subordinates information (hereinafter, referred to as a specific effect command) that can specify that the game ball is in a specific effect state after the end of the small hit game when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4. Output to the control board 50.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the main control CPU 42 controls to the specific effect state, the main control CPU 42 measures a predetermined specific effect period for each accessory. That is, the specific effect state is a state from the end of the small hit game in which the V prize is generated to the elapse of the specific effect period specified for each winning combination. In the present embodiment, the production period ET1 is defined as a specific production period for the first character, and the production period ET1 is defined as the specific production period for the second character and the third character. A short production period ET2 is set. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific effect period includes an effect period ET1 and an effect period ET2 having a length different from the effect period ET1. The expectation that the jackpot game, which is advantageous for the player, is started is higher when the specific production period is the production period ET1 than when the specific production period is the production period ET2. In the present embodiment, the effect period ET1 is an example of the first specific period, and the effect period ET2 is an example of the second specific period. For example, the effect period ET1 is 15 seconds after the specific effect state is reached, and the effect period ET2 is 12 seconds after the specific effect state is reached. After that, when the specific effect period elapses, the main control CPU 42 controls the jackpot standby state and outputs a standby command to the sub control board 50. The main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of a state control means that at least controls a specific effect state, which is an example of a state in which a big hit can be recognized. The main control RWM 44 may not store information that can identify the specific effect state. In this case, the main control CPU 42 may measure a predetermined specific effect period for each accessory after the end of the small hit game when the game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE4. When the main control RWM 44 does not store information that can identify the specific effect state, the measurement during the specific effect period corresponds to the specific effect state.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. When the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 in the big hit standby state, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 25 in the big hit standby state, and executes the big hit game process.

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs an opening command to the sub control board 50. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified open control data for the big hit game, and opens the big winning opening 18. The main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so that the large winning opening 18 is closed when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the above-mentioned upper limit number or the above-mentioned upper limit time elapses. By doing so, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. The main control CPU 42 outputs a round start command to the sub control board 50 each time the round game is started. The main control CPU 42 outputs a round end command to the sub control board 50 each time the round game is ended. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 42 outputs an ending command to the sub control board 50. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game.

Next, the process of shifting the ball entry rate state and the fluctuation time state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game per first accessory, third accessory, and first symbol, the information stored in the main control RWM44 is operating the ball entry assist function. Turn on the information that can identify whether or not (hereinafter referred to as the entry assistance flag). That is, when the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game per first bonus, third bonus, and first symbol, the main control CPU 42 activates the ball entry assist function and controls to a high ball entry rate state. When the special game of the advantageous number of times is completed after the big hit game of the first character, the third character, and the first symbol is completed, the main control CPU 42 is accompanied by the end of the special game of the advantageous number of times. , Change the ball entry assistance flag to off. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not activate the ball entry assist function with the end of the special game of the advantageous number of times after the end of the big hit game per first accessory, third accessory, and first symbol. Switch to and end the high ball entry rate state.

When the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game for the second accessory hit and the second symbol hit, the main control CPU 42 turns off the ball entry assist flag. That is, when the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game per second accessory and the second symbol, the main control CPU 42 does not activate the ball entry assist function and controls to a low ball entry rate state. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assist flag to off when the big hit game is started and the ball entry assist flag is on. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the ball entry assist function during the big hit game, and controls the ball entry rate to a low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time transition process for shifting the variable time state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game per first bonus, third bonus, and first symbol, it is the information stored in the main control RWM44, and whether or not the time saving function is operating. Turn on the information that can be specified (hereinafter referred to as the time saving flag). That is, when the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game per first bonus, third bonus, and first symbol, the main control CPU 42 activates the time saving function and controls to the short fluctuation time state. When the special game with an advantageous number of times ends after the end of the big hit game per the first accessory, the third accessory, and the first symbol, the main control CPU 42 accompanies the end of the special game with the advantageous number of times. And change the time saving flag to off. That is, the main control CPU 42 switches the time saving function to non-operation with the end of the special game of the advantageous number of times after the end of the big hit game per the first accessory, the third accessory, and the first symbol. , End the short fluctuation time state.

The main control CPU 42 turns off the time saving flag when the big hit game for the second accessory hit and the second symbol hit is finished. That is, when the main control CPU 42 finishes the big hit game for the second accessory hit and the second symbol hit, the main control CPU 42 does not activate the time saving function and controls the game to a long fluctuation time state. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off when the big hit game is started and the time saving flag is on. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the time saving function during the big hit game, and controls it to a long fluctuation time state.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operating gate 25 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the operating gate 25, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the operating gate 25, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 as an example). If the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the normal hold number and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated normal hold number. The hold condition of the normal game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 in a state where the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. For example, the random number is a normal hit random number used in a normal lottery. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the normal game in the main control RWM44, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not in progress and the normal game is not being executed, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is being executed. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal hold number is larger than zero. When the normal hold number is zero, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 42 starts the normal game. When starting a normal game, the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 from the normal hold number and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated normal hold number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RWM 44 among the random number information used in the normal game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the gaming state. That is, the main control CPU 42 specifies whether or not the ball entry assist function is operating. Next, the main control CPU 42 uses a normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a normal lottery as to whether or not to win the normal hit. At this time, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery with a normal hit probability according to the current ball entry rate state.

When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal hit fluctuation process. In the normal hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the normal hit symbol by lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the normal game according to the current ball entry rate state by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 normally executes the out-of-order fluctuation process. In the normal out-of-order variation process, the main control CPU 42 normally determines the out-of-order symbol. Further, in the normal deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 42 determines the variation time of the normal game according to the current ball entry rate state by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, when the normal symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 42 causes the normal game to be executed by a process different from the normal symbol start process. When the normal game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time of a normal game. The main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to derive the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the fluctuation time of the normal game elapses.

Next, the normal hit game processing will be described.
The normal hit game process is a process for granting a normal hit game. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the main control CPU 42 performs the normal hit game process after the normal hit normal game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the normal hit game based on the normal hit symbol (type of normal hit) determined in the normal symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so as to have an open mode according to the current ball entry rate state by using the specified open control data for the normal hit game, and the second special start winning opening 16 Is in the open state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the hit effect processing will be described.
The hit effect processing is a process for executing an effect during a small hit game (hereinafter referred to as a small hit effect) and an effect during a big hit game (hereinafter referred to as a big hit effect). When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the opening effect. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the round effect when the round start command is input. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect when the ending command is input. The small hit effect and the big hit effect may include at least one of a voice effect and a light emission effect in addition to or instead of the display effect, respectively.

Next, the production game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game. When the variable start command and the special symbol command are input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the control command. The control for selecting the production pattern of the production game will be described later. Further, when the special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the small hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the small hit symbol combination. When the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination. When the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the out-of-design symbol from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-symbol symbol combination.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied. The reach condition is established, for example, by determining a variation pattern with reach. As the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the variation pattern with reach is determined, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery is won. When the reach condition is satisfied and the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination as the reach effect symbol. When the reach condition is satisfied and the symbol that is out of line can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination that is out of reach including the reach. When the reach condition is not satisfied and the out-of-order symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the out-of-reach symbol combination not including the reach.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variation display of the effect symbols in each column triggered by the input of the variation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the production game. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is played based on the selected effect pattern during the variation time defined in the variation pattern. Then, when a predetermined timing arrives after the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination, and also displays the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the variable end command is input. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display with the lapse of the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variable end command may be omitted.

Next, in the small hit game, the effect executed when the V prize is generated will be described.
First, the round suggestion effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes a round suggestion effect in a specific effect state until the specific effect period specified for the small hit elapses when the small hit game in which the V prize is generated ends. It is configured to be possible. In the present embodiment, the round suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the type of big hit game that is executed when the game ball passes through the actuating gate 25. In the present embodiment, the round suggestion effect is executed only in the specific effect state. That is, the round suggestion effect is an effect dedicated to a specific effect period. In the present embodiment, the round suggestion effect is an example of a specific effect related to a big hit.

FIG. 9A shows a situation when a V prize is generated in a small hit game. As shown in FIG. 9B, when the small hit game is completed, the effect display device EH starts the round suggestion effect. As an example, the round suggestion effect is started by displaying the character image Ga1 imitating a predetermined character on the effect display device EH. For example, the character image Ga1 is a character that imitates a cat.

As shown in FIGS. 9 (c) and 9 (d), when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect, the effect display device EH preliminarily counts the number of round games constituting the jackpot game given thereafter. A suggestion image suggestive to is displayed. In the present embodiment, the suggestion image includes the first suggestion image Gb1 and the second suggestion image suggesting that the number of round games constituting the jackpot game subsequently given is smaller than that of the first suggestion image Gb1. There is Gb2. For example, the first suggestion image Gb1 is an image imitating a character string of "big bonus", and the second suggestion image Gb2 is an image imitating a character string of "regular bonus". In the present embodiment, the first suggestion image Gb1 is displayed in the case of the first accessory, and the second suggestion image Gb2 is displayed in the case of the second accessory and the third accessory. .. That is, the round suggestion effect includes a round suggestion effect in which the first suggestion image Gb1 is displayed (hereinafter referred to as a round suggestion effect according to the first aspect) and a round suggestion effect in which the second suggestion image Gb2 is displayed (hereinafter referred to as a round suggestion effect). (Shown as a round suggestion effect according to the second aspect), and there are a plurality of types. The round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is more expected to be given an advantageous state after the end of the big hit game than the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect.

After that, when the effect period ET1 elapses after the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect starts, or when the effect period ET2 elapses after the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect starts, the effect display device EH displays the round suggestion effect. finish. That is, when the effect period ET1 elapses after the start of the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect, or when the effect period ET2 elapses after the start of the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect, the specific effect period ends. Further, in the present embodiment, the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect and the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect have the same or substantially the same effect mode from the start of each round effect to the elapse of the common effect period. be. That is, the effect mode from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect to the elapse of the common effect period is the same as the effect mode from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect to the elapse of the common effect period. , Or almost the same. For example, the common effect period is 7 seconds after the specific effect state is reached. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a V prize is generated in the small hit game, the round suggestion effect is executed in the specific standby state from the end of the small hit game to the big hit standby state, so that the big hit standby state is executed. It suggests the type of jackpot game that will be given after that. That is, the type of the jackpot game is suggested by the type of the round suggestion effect executed in the specific effect period. In the present embodiment, the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is an example of the first specific effect, and the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is an example of the second specific effect.

Next, the start promotion effect and the advantageous state suggestion effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a start promotion effect and an advantageous state suggestion effect in a jackpot standby state. In the present embodiment, the start promotion effect is an effect that promotes the start of the jackpot game. Further, the advantageous state suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the type of jackpot game to be executed thereafter. In the present embodiment, the start promotion effect and the advantageous state suggestion effect are examples of special effects different from the round suggestion effect.

FIG. 10A shows a situation in which the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed. As shown in FIG. 10B, when the round suggestion effect is completed and the jackpot standby state is controlled, the start promotion effect for prompting the start of the jackpot game is executed. For example, the start promotion effect is composed of a promotion display effect in which the promotion image Gc1 is displayed on the effect display device EH, and a promotion sound effect in which the promotion sound is output on the speaker SP. That is, among the start promotion effects, the promotion display effect is executed by the effect display device EH in the effect display device group, and the promotion sound effect is executed by the speaker SP in the effect display device group. For example, the promotion image Gc1 is an image imitating a character string of "aim at the gate", and the promotion voice is a voice of "aim at the gate". The start promotion effect may be an effect related to the firing strength capable of entering the actuating gate 25. For example, the promotion image Gc1 may be an image imitating a character string of "right-handed", and the promotion voice may be a voice of "please right-hand". That is, the start promotion effect may be an effect of encouraging the entry of the game ball into the actuated gate 25, or an effect relating to the firing strength capable of entering the actuated gate 25. The start promotion effect may be an effect that suggests a recommended launch area, or may be an effect that can specify the launch intensity that allows the ball to enter the actuating gate 25.

As shown in FIG. 10 (c), when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the start promotion effect, the effect display device EH may execute the advantageous state suggestion effect. The advantageous state suggestion effect is an effect in which the character image Ga1 and the advantageous state suggestion image Gd1 suggesting the game state after the end of the jackpot game given thereafter are displayed on the effect display device EH. For example, the advantageous suggestion image Gd1 is an image that imitates the character string of "chance". In the present embodiment, the advantageous state suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in the case of hitting the third accessory. The advantageous state suggestion effect is executed over a predetermined advantageous effect period. The advantageous production period is shorter than the production period ET1 and the production period ET2. The advantageous production period corresponds to a special period.

In this way, after the big hit standby state is controlled, that is, in the situation where the big hit game is given by the game ball passing through the operating gate 25, the start promotion effect is executed to start the big hit game. I'm urging you. Then, if the game ball does not pass through the operating gate 25 even after a predetermined period has elapsed after being controlled to the jackpot standby state, the advantageous state suggestion effect can be executed over the effect period specified in the advantageous state suggestion effect. This suggests the type of jackpot game that will be given after that. That is, in the present embodiment, the type of the jackpot game is suggested by the advantageous state suggestion effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the start promotion effect differs between the end condition of the promotion sound effect by the speaker SP and the end condition of the promotion display effect by the effect display device EH.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the start promotion effect, the promotion sound is output from the start until the game ball passes through the output period ST or the operation gate 25, while the promotion image Gc1 until the game ball passes through the operation gate 25. Is displayed. Therefore, when the output period ST has elapsed from the start of the start promotion effect, the output of the promotion voice is restricted, while the promotion image Gc1 is continuously displayed. That is, when the output period ST elapses, the accelerated sound effect ends. For example, the output period ST is 11 seconds after the jackpot standby state is set. As described above, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the jackpot standby state, the start promotion effect is executed over the output period ST. The output period ST corresponds to a special period.

Further, as described above, the fluctuation time HT1 is 10 seconds, and the fluctuation time HT2 is 20 seconds. Further, the effect period ET1 is 15 seconds, and the effect period ET2 is 12 seconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time and the length of each period are longer in the order of fluctuation time HT1 <output period ST <effect period ET2 <effect period ET1 <variation time HT2. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2 are longer than the variation period specified by one variation pattern among the plurality of variation patterns. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2 are longer than the output period ST. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2 are shorter than the variation pattern with reach and longer than the variation pattern without reach. When a plurality of variation patterns with reach and variation patterns without reach are provided, the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2 are shorter than at least a part of the variation patterns with reach, and at least the variation patterns without reach are provided. It is better to make it longer than a part. Next, a specific effect execution process for executing the round suggestion effect, the start promotion effect, and the advantageous state suggestion effect will be described.

When the specific effect command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the small hit game in which the V prize has occurred has ended, and executes the specific effect execution process. If the sub-control CPU 51 does not input the specific effect command, the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the specific effect execution process.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the specific effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect content of the round suggestion effect based on the type per accessory (step S101). In the process of step S101, when the type of the present character per character is the first character, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect, and the type of the current character is the second character. If it is either a hit or a third accessory, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is determined. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the type of the accessory per accessory this time is the third accessory per (step S102).

When the type of the winning combination this time is the third winning combination (step S102: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the advantageous state suggestion effect can be executed by a predetermined lottery (step S103). That is, in the present embodiment, when the type of the present bonus is either the first bonus or the second bonus, it is determined whether or not to execute the advantageous state suggestion effect. When the type of the accessory hit this time is not the third bonus hit (step S102: NO), or when the process of step S103 is completed, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a round suggestion effect according to the mode determined in the process of step S101. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to be executed (step S104). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 waits until it is controlled to the jackpot standby state (step S105). In the process of step S105, when the standby command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the jackpot standby state has been controlled.

When controlled to the jackpot standby state (step S105: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH and the speaker SP so as to execute the start promotion effect (step S106). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the execution of the advantageous state suggestion effect is determined in the process of step S103 (step S107). When it is not determined whether the advantageous state suggestion effect can be executed (step S107: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the special effect execution process.

When it is determined whether the advantageous state suggestion effect can be executed (step S107: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 waits until a predetermined period elapses (step S108). In the process of step S108, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that a predetermined period has elapsed when the output period ST has elapsed, for example, after being controlled to the jackpot standby state, that is, after the start promotion effect has been executed. When the predetermined period elapses (step S108: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the advantageous state suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific effect execution process.

The operation of this embodiment will be described.
In FIG. 13, a specific example of an effect execution mode in a specific effect state when a big hit, that is, a first accessory hit, is won by a character game in a small hit game of the small hit symbol Za, and a small hit symbol are shown. A specific example of an execution mode of an effect in a specific effect state in the case of a big hit won by a character game in a small hit game of Zc, that is, a third character hit is shown.

As shown in FIG. 13, at the time point T10, a variable game in which the small hit symbol Za is derived and a variable game in which the small hit symbol Zc is derived are executed. At this time, each variable game is a variable game based on the variable pattern HP4. Further, at this time, the effect display device EH derives a combination of small hit symbols that cannot be specified as either a small hit based on the small hit symbol Za or a small hit based on the small hit symbol Zc in any of the variable games. Suppose. Therefore, the player derives which of the small hit symbol Za and the small hit symbol Zc is derived from the execution mode of the variable game in the effect display device EH, that is, the first accessory and the third accessory. It is difficult to specify which one will be a hit. At the time point T11, the small hit symbol Za and the small hit symbol Zc are derived, respectively, and the small hit game based on each small hit symbol is executed. At this time, in the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Za and the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Zc, the special variable member 19 and the specific variable member 21 are operated in a predetermined operation pattern. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to specify which of the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Za and the small hit game based on the small hit symbol Zc is executed from the execution mode of the small hit game.

After that, it is assumed that a V prize is generated between the time point T11 and the end time point T12 of the small hit game. At the time point T12, when the small hit game in which the V prize is generated ends, the round suggestion effect is executed. At this time, even if the game ball launched toward the large winning opening 18 opened in the small hit game enters the operating gate 25 formed in the same right side region R2 as the large winning opening 18. Since it is not in the jackpot standby state, the jackpot game is not started during the specific production period. Therefore, even if the player accidentally fires the game ball toward the right side region R2 during the execution of the round suggestion effect, the round suggestion effect is not ended halfway.

Further, at the time point T12, in the case of hitting the first accessory, the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is executed, and in the case of hitting the third accessory, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed. The round suggestion effect according to the first aspect and the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect have the same or substantially the same effect mode from the start of each round effect until the common effect period elapses. Therefore, from the start of each round suggestion effect until the common effect period elapses, it is specified whether it is the first accessory or the third accessory from the execution mode of each round suggestion effect. It's getting harder.

After that, when the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is executed at the time point T13 when the common effect period has elapsed from the time point T12, the effect display device EH displays the first suggestion image Gb1 and the round suggestion according to the second aspect. When the effect is executed, the effect display device EH displays the second suggestion image Gb2. Thereby, the player can specify whether the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect or the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed. Then, the player who has identified that the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is executed is expected to have a large number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be executed thereafter.

At the time point T14a, the situation in which the effect period ET2 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect and the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is shown. At the time point T14a, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is completed, while the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is continuously executed. Further, at the time point T14a, in the case of hitting the third accessory, the effect period ET2 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect, so that the jackpot standby state is controlled and the start promotion effect is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that the big hit game is given by the game ball passing through the actuating gate 25.

At the time point T14b, the situation in which the effect period ET1 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is shown. At the time point T14b, the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect ends. Further, at the time point T14b, in the case of hitting the first accessory, the effect period ET1 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect, so that the jackpot standby state is controlled and the start promotion effect is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that the big hit game is given by the game ball passing through the actuating gate 25.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after the specific effect state is reached, the jackpot standby state is controlled when the specific effect period elapses. In addition, during the specific effect period, the round suggestion effect is executed. More specifically, in the specific effect period, one of a plurality of types of round suggestion effects is executed. Then, in the big hit standby state, the big hit game is started when the game ball enters the operating gate 25, while the big hit game is not started even if the game ball enters the operating gate 25 during the specific production period. ing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a specific example of the execution mode of the effect in the big hit standby state in the case of hitting the second accessory and the specific example of the execution mode of the effect in the big hit standby state in the case of hitting the third accessory. An example will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14, at the time point T20, a situation is shown in which the small hit game in which the V prize is generated ends and the round suggestion effect is started. At this time, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed in both the case of hitting the second bonus and the case of hitting the third bonus. At the time point T21, since the effect period ET2 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect, the jackpot standby state is controlled and the start promotion effect is executed. At the time point T22, the situation in which the output period ST has elapsed from the start of the start promotion effect is shown. At the time point T22, in the case of hitting the third accessory, the output of the promotion voice is regulated, and the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed. On the other hand, in the case of hitting the second accessory, although the output of the promotion voice is restricted, the advantageous state suggestion effect is not executed. As a result, the player who recognizes the execution of the advantageous state suggestion effect expects that the game state after the end of the jackpot game executed thereafter is the advantageous state.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, one of a plurality of types of round suggestion effects is executed from the end of the small hit game in which the V prize is generated until the effect periods ET1 and ET2 elapse. NS. Then, in the present embodiment, the big hit game is not started by the passage of the game ball to the operating gate 25 before the elapse of the effect periods ET1 and ET2, so that the big hit game is started during the execution of the round suggestion effect. Can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to enjoy the execution of the round suggestion effect in the specific effect state while giving diversity to the round suggestion effect.

(1-2) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the enjoyment of guessing the type of the jackpot game by the round suggestion effect during the specific effect period.
(1-3) According to the present embodiment, when either the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect or the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed, from the start of the effect to the elapse of the common effect period. It is difficult to specify which effect is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to further be interested in whether the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect or the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed in the specific effect period.

(1-4) According to the present embodiment, the round suggestion effect is an effect dedicated to the specific effect period. As a result, the rarity of the round suggestion effect can be increased, and when the round suggestion effect is executed, the interest can be further improved.

(1-5) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect period is longer than the fluctuation period specified by at least one fluctuation pattern among the plurality of fluctuation patterns, so that the specific effect period is longer before being controlled to the jackpot standby state. It is possible to make it easier to recognize the jackpot.

(1-6) According to the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that a jackpot game advantageous to the player is started differs depending on the length of the specific effect period. Therefore, in the specific effect period, it is possible to entertain the execution of the round suggestion effect and to be interested in whether the length of the specific effect period is the effect period ET1 or the effect period ET2.

(1-7) According to the present embodiment, after the lapse of the specific effect period, in the output period ST and the advantageous suggestion period, a start promotion effect different from the round suggestion effect and an advantageous state suggestion effect are executed, respectively. Thereby, while enjoying the round suggestion effect in the specific effect period, after the end of the specific effect period, the start promotion effect and the advantageous state suggestion effect can be enjoyed in the output period ST and the advantageous suggestion period, respectively.

(1-8) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player understand that the game ball is launched toward the operating gate 25 by executing the start promotion effect. Therefore, after the round suggestion effect is completed and the jackpot standby state is controlled, it is possible to prevent the jackpot game from being started due to the game ball not entering the operating gate 25.

(1-9) According to the present embodiment, among the start promotion effects, the promotion voice effect is executed by the speaker SP in the effect device group. As a result, the impression of the accelerated sound effect can be made different from that of other effects. In the present embodiment, the specific effect period in which the round suggestion effect is executed is longer than the output period in which the accelerated sound effect is executed. As a result, the round suggestion effect can be fully enjoyed.

(1-10) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect period differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol when the V prize is generated. Therefore, it is possible to improve the variety of the length of the specific effect period according to the type of the small hit symbol, and it is possible to improve the variety of the round suggestion effect.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations as those of the embodiments already described and the same controls are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In addition to not winning a small hit in the special lottery executed when the game ball enters the first special start winning opening 15, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment does not win the second special start winning prize. It differs from the first embodiment in that even in the special lottery executed when the game ball enters the mouth 16, the small hit is not won. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment does not have a small hit, a small hit game, and a bonus hit. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the type of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is different from that of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols include the jackpot symbols Zf, Zg, and Zh in addition to the jackpot symbols Zd and Ze. That is, in the present embodiment, the types of symbol hits include the first symbol hit based on the jackpot symbol Zd, the second symbol hit based on the jackpot symbol Ze, and the jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Zf (hereinafter referred to as the third symbol hit). , A jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Zg (hereinafter referred to as a fourth symbol hit), and a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Zh (hereinafter referred to as a fifth symbol hit). In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of second special symbol jackpot symbols, 40 types of jackpot symbols are designated as jackpot symbols Zf, 35 types of jackpot symbols are designated as jackpot symbols Zg, and 25 types of jackpot symbols are designated as jackpot symbols Zh. , Each is classified. In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, 50 types of jackpot symbols out of 100 types of first special symbol jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbol Zd, and 50 types of jackpot symbols are classified into Ze. ing.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 in the jackpot game per third symbol, and in the jackpot game per the fourth symbol and the fifth symbol, the maximum number of times is set. The maximum number of round games is set to five. For this reason, the jackpot games per first symbol, second symbol, and third symbol, for which the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times, are from the viewpoint of the number of prize balls that can be obtained through one jackpot game. If you look at it, it will be an advantageous big hit game compared to the big hit game per 4th symbol and the big hit game per 5th symbol, which is set to 5 times as the upper limit number of round games.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first symbol hit, the third symbol hit, and the fourth symbol hit may be given an advantageous state after the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is given. It has been decided. It is stipulated that the second symbol hit and the fourth symbol hit are not given an advantageous state after the end of the big hit game. That is, it is stipulated that the second symbol hit and the fourth symbol hit are controlled to the normal state after the end of the big hit game.

The advantageous state of the present embodiment is a state in which the probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation function) is activated in addition to the ball entry assist function and the time saving function.
The probabilistic function will be described.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the low probability state. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the possibility of winning a big hit increases. Therefore, the high probability state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

Further, in the present embodiment, a specific effect period is set for each of the third symbol and the fifth symbol.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the present embodiment, the effect period ET1 is defined as the specific effect period for the third symbol, and the effect is performed for the fourth symbol and the fifth symbol as the specific effect period. The period ET2 is set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 controls the big hit standby state after the end of the special game per the first symbol and the second symbol, while the special game per the third symbol to the fifth symbol. After the end of, control to a specific production state. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a specific effect command to the sub control board 50 when controlling to a specific effect state, and measures a predetermined specific effect period for each of the third symbol and the fifth symbol. .. After that, when the specific effect period elapses, the main control CPU 42 controls the jackpot standby state and outputs a standby command to the sub control board 50.

Next, the specific effect execution process in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a specific effect command, it is determined that any one of the special game per third symbol, the special game per fourth symbol, and the special game per fifth symbol has ended. Then, the specific effect execution process is executed.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the specific effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect content of the round suggestion effect based on the type of symbol per symbol (step S201). In the process of step S201, when the type of the current symbol is the third symbol, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect, and the type of the current symbol is the fourth symbol and the first. In any case of 5 symbols, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is determined. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the type of the current symbol hit is the fifth symbol hit (step S202).

When the type of the symbol per symbol this time is the fifth symbol per (step S202: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the advantageous state suggestion effect can be executed by a predetermined lottery (step S203). That is, in the present embodiment, when the type of the current symbol hit is either the third symbol hit or the fourth symbol hit, it is determined whether or not to execute the advantageous state suggestion effect. When the type of the current symbol hit is not the fifth symbol hit (step S202: NO), or when the process of step S203 is completed, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the round suggestion effect according to the mode determined in the process of step S201 to be executed. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to (step S204). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 waits until it is controlled to the jackpot standby state (step S205). In the process of step S205, when the standby command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that the jackpot standby state has been controlled.

When controlled to the jackpot standby state (step S205: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH and the speaker SP so as to execute the start promotion effect (step S206). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the execution of the advantageous state suggestion effect is determined in the process of step S103 (step S207). When it is not determined whether the advantageous state suggestion effect can be executed (step S207: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the special effect execution process.

When it is determined whether the advantageous state suggestion effect can be executed (step S207: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 waits until a predetermined period elapses (step S208). In the process of step S208, the sub-control CPU 51 determines that a predetermined period has elapsed when the output period ST has elapsed, for example, after being controlled to the jackpot standby state, that is, after the start promotion effect has been executed. When the predetermined period elapses (step S208: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the advantageous state suggestion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the specific effect execution process.

The operation of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 19 shows a specific example of the execution mode of the effect in the specific effect state in the case of hitting the third symbol, and a specific example of the execution mode of the effect in the specific effect state in the case of hitting the fifth symbol. ing.

As shown in FIG. 19, at the time point T30, the variable game per third symbol and the variable game per fifth symbol are executed, respectively. At this time, each variable game is a variable game based on the variable pattern HP3. Further, at this time, it is assumed that the effect display device EH derives a combination of big hit symbols that cannot be specified as either the third symbol hit or the fifth symbol hit in any of the variable games. For this reason, it is difficult to specify whether it is per the third symbol or the fifth symbol. At the time point T31, when the variable game per third symbol and the variable game per fifth symbol are completed, the round suggestion effect is executed. At this time, in an advantageous state in which the game ball to the second special start winning opening 16 is easy to enter, the game ball launched toward the second special starting winning opening 16 is on the same right side as the second special starting winning opening 16. Even when the ball enters the operating gate 25 formed in the region R2, the big hit game is not started during the specific effect period. Therefore, even if the player accidentally fires the game ball toward the right side region R2 during the execution of the round suggestion effect, the round suggestion effect is not ended halfway.

Further, at the time point T31, in the case of hitting the third symbol, the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is executed, and in the case of hitting the fifth symbol, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed. The round suggestion effect according to the first aspect and the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect have the same or substantially the same effect mode from the start of each round effect until the common effect period elapses. Therefore, from the start of each round suggestion effect until the common effect period elapses, it is difficult to specify whether it is the third symbol or the fifth symbol from the execution mode of each round suggestion effect. ing.

After that, when the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is executed at the time point T32 when the common effect period has elapsed from the time point T31, the effect display device EH displays the first suggestion image Gb1 and the round suggestion according to the second aspect. When the effect is executed, the effect display device EH displays the second suggestion image Gb2. Thereby, the player can specify whether the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect or the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed. Then, the player who has identified that the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is executed is expected to have a large number of round games constituting the jackpot game to be executed thereafter.

At the time point T33a, the situation in which the effect period ET2 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect and the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is shown. At the time point T33a, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is completed, while the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is continuously executed. Further, at the time point T33a, in the case of hitting the fifth symbol, the effect period ET2 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect, so that the jackpot standby state is controlled and the start promotion effect is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that the big hit game is given by the game ball passing through the actuating gate 25.

At the time point T33b, the situation in which the effect period ET1 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect is shown. At the time point T33b, the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect ends. Further, at the time point T33b, in the case of hitting the third symbol, the effect period ET1 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect, so that the jackpot standby state is controlled and the start promotion effect is executed. As a result, the player can recognize that the big hit game is given by the game ball passing through the actuating gate 25.

Next, using FIG. 20, a specific example of the execution mode of the effect in the big hit standby state in the case of hitting the fourth symbol and the specific example of the execution mode of the effect in the big hit standby state in the case of hitting the fifth symbol. An example will be described.

As shown in FIG. 20, at the time point T40, a situation is shown in which the variable game per 4th symbol and the variable game per 5th symbol are terminated and the round suggestion effect is started. At this time, the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect is executed in both the case of hitting the fourth symbol and the case of hitting the fifth symbol. At the time point T41, since the effect period ET2 has elapsed from the start of the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect, the jackpot standby state is controlled and the start promotion effect is executed. At the time point T42, the situation in which the output period ST has elapsed from the start of the start promotion effect is shown. At the time point T42, in the case of hitting the fifth symbol, the output of the stimulating voice is regulated, and the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed. On the other hand, in the case of hitting the fourth symbol, although the output of the promotion voice is restricted, the advantageous state suggestion effect is not executed. As a result, the player who recognizes the execution of the advantageous state suggestion effect expects that the game state after the end of the jackpot game executed thereafter is the advantageous state.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(2-1) According to the present embodiment, any of a plurality of types of round suggestion effects is obtained from the end of the variable game per 3rd symbol to the 5th symbol until the production periods ET1 and ET2 elapse. Is executed. Then, in the present embodiment, the big hit game is not started by the passage of the game ball to the operating gate 25 before the elapse of the effect periods ET1 and ET2, so that the big hit game is started during the execution of the round suggestion effect. Can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to enjoy the execution of the round suggestion effect in the specific effect state while giving diversity to the round suggestion effect.

(2-2) According to the present embodiment, the specific effect period differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol. Therefore, it is possible to improve the variety of the length of the specific effect period according to the type of the jackpot symbol, and it is possible to improve the variety of the round suggestion effect.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range. In the following description, the configuration different from the present embodiment will be described in detail, while the description of the same configuration as the present embodiment will be simplified or omitted.

-In the first embodiment, the specific production period may be determined by a predetermined lottery. For example, one specific effect period may be determined by a predetermined lottery from a plurality of specific effect periods according to the type of small hit symbol.

-In the first embodiment, one or a plurality of different small hit symbols may be provided in addition to or instead of the small hit symbols Za to Zc. In this case, the big hit big hit game won by the character game in the small hit game based on another small hit symbol may be the same as any one of the first character hit to the third character hit, and is different. You may.

-In the first embodiment, the specific effect period corresponds to each type of accessory by corresponding to each small hit symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the type of the big hit big hit game to be won by the character game in the small hit game based on each small hit symbol is made the same for a plurality of small hit symbols, and different specific effect periods are associated with the plurality of small hit symbols. good. In this case, it is possible to prevent the type of the jackpot game from being specified from the execution period of the round suggestion effect. Further, by changing the winning ratio of each small hit symbol, it is possible to change the ease of guessing the type of big hit game.

-In the first embodiment, the specific effect period may differ depending on the current gaming state in addition to or instead of the small hit symbol.
-In the second embodiment, the specific production period may be determined by a predetermined lottery. For example, one specific effect period may be determined by a predetermined lottery from a plurality of specific effect periods according to the type of the jackpot symbol.

-In the second embodiment, one or a plurality of different jackpot symbols may be provided in addition to or instead of the jackpot symbols Zd to Zh. In this case, the jackpot game based on another jackpot symbol may be the same as any one of the first symbol hit to the fifth symbol hit, or may be different.

-In the second embodiment, the specific effect period corresponds to each type of symbol by corresponding to each of the big hit symbols, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of the jackpot game based on each jackpot symbol may be the same for the plurality of jackpot symbols, and different specific effect periods may be associated with the plurality of jackpot symbols. In this case, it is possible to prevent the type of the jackpot game from being specified from the execution period of the round suggestion effect. Further, by changing the winning ratio of each jackpot symbol, it is possible to change the ease of guessing the type of jackpot game.

-In the second embodiment, the specific effect period may differ depending on the current gaming state in addition to or instead of the jackpot symbol.
-In each embodiment, the round suggestion effect is executed in the specific effect state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the specific effect state, the advantageous state suggestion effect may be executed, or both the round suggestion effect and the advantageous state suggestion effect may be executed. Further, for example, in the specific effect state, an effect different from the round suggestion effect and the advantageous state suggestion effect may be executed. In this case, another effect may be an effect that suggests both the type of the big hit game based on the number of rounds and the like and the game state after the big hit game is completed. That is, the specific effect may be an effect that suggests at least one of the type of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game is completed.

-In each embodiment, in the jackpot standby state, the advantageous state suggestion effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the jackpot standby state, the advantageous state suggestion effect may be executed, or both the round suggestion effect and the advantageous state suggestion effect may be executed. Further, for example, in the jackpot standby state, an effect different from the round suggestion effect and the advantageous state suggestion effect may be executed. In this case, another effect may be an effect that suggests both the type of the big hit game based on the number of rounds and the like and the game state after the big hit game is completed. That is, the specific effect may be an effect that suggests at least one of the type of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game is completed.

-In each embodiment, the effect period of the round suggestion effect may be a part of the period of the specific effect state.
-In each embodiment, the effect period of the advantageous state suggestion effect may be the entire period of the jackpot standby state.

-In each embodiment, the advantageous state suggestion effect may be executed when the jackpot standby state is controlled.
-In each embodiment, at least one of the expectation that the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is started and the expectation that the gaming state that is advantageous to the player is given after the end of the jackpot game is the length of the specific effect period. The shorter one may be higher.

-In each embodiment, the specific effect is executed with the state in which the jackpot symbol combination is confirmed and stopped and displayed as a state in which the jackpot can be recognized. The specific effect may be executed by setting the temporarily stopped and displayed state as a state in which the jackpot can be recognized. In such a configuration, the round suggestion effect may be executed in the period from the state in which the jackpot can be recognized until the end of the variable game and the specific effect period. That is, the period from the state in which the jackpot can be recognized to the end of the variable game and the period including the specific effect period correspond to the specific period. By configuring in this way, even if the jackpot is the same, the length of a specific period can be changed depending on whether or not the jackpot can be recognized during the execution of the variable game, and the jackpot is the same. However, it is possible to perform round suggestion effects of different lengths. In addition, when the round suggestion effect is configured to be executed over the period from the state in which the jackpot can be recognized until the end of the variable game and the specific effect period, the jackpot can be recognized depending on the type of the variation pattern. The timing of the change may be different. That is, the period from the state in which the jackpot can be recognized to the end of the variable game may be different depending on the type of the variable pattern. As a result, even if the jackpot is the same, the length of the specific period changes depending on the type of fluctuation pattern, and the variety of round suggestion effects can be improved.

-In each embodiment, the combined period of the output period ST and the advantageous effect period may be shorter or longer than the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2. When the period in which the output period ST and the advantageous effect period are combined is shorter than the effect period ET1 and the effect period ET2, the period in which the output period ST and the advantageous effect period are combined may be set as a special period.

-In each embodiment, the accelerated sound effect is terminated by the elapse of the output period ST, but the volume may be reduced by the elapse of the output period ST as compared with that before the elapse of the output period ST.

-In each embodiment, the end conditions of the promotion display effect and the promotion sound effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the promotion voice effect may be terminated by the passage of the game ball through the actuating gate 25, but may not be terminated by the passage of the output period ST. Further, for example, the promotion display effect may be terminated after the lapse of a predetermined period in addition to the passage of the game ball to the operating gate 25. If the end condition of the promotion display effect is the lapse of a predetermined period, the promotion display effect may be terminated by the lapse of the predetermined period, and the promotion display effect is recognized by the lapse of the predetermined period than before the lapse of the predetermined period. It may be difficult. That is, if the end condition of the promotion display effect includes the passage of a predetermined period, the promotion display effect may be regulated by the passage of the predetermined period.

-In each embodiment, the round suggestion effect according to the first aspect and the round suggestion effect according to the second aspect may be different effect modes from the time when each round suggestion effect is started.
-In each embodiment, the lengths of the variable time HT1, HT2, the effect period ET1, ET2, and the output period ST may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the production period ET1 may be longer than the fluctuation time HT2, the production period ET2 may be longer than the fluctuation time HT2, and the fluctuation time HT1 may be longer than the production period ET1. The fluctuation time HT1 may be longer than the production period ET2. Further, for example, the fluctuation time HT1 may be longer than the output period ST, the output period ST may be longer than the production period ET1, and the output period ST may be longer than the production period ET2. , The production period ET2 may be longer than the production period ET1. Further, for example, the advantageous production period may be longer than the production period ET1, and the advantageous production period may be longer than the production period ET2. Further, for example, the advantageous effect period may be shorter or longer than the fluctuation time HT1. Further, for example, the advantageous effect period may be shorter or longer than the fluctuation time HT2. Further, for example, the advantageous effect period may be shorter or longer than the output period ST.

-In each embodiment, after a predetermined period elapses after the end of the special game for the first symbol and the second symbol, the game may be controlled to the big hit standby state. In this case, the predetermined period may be longer than at least a part of the specific effect period, or may be shorter than at least a part of the specific effect period.

-In the present embodiment, the specific time is the time when the variable game of the number of operations is executed, but the specific time is not limited to this, and the specific time may be the time when the variable game is executed more times than the number of operations. , It may be the time when the variable game is executed less than the number of operations. Further, the number of operations is not limited to 100, and may be less than 100 or 101 or more.

-In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of holding, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.
-In the present embodiment, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

-In the present embodiment, the function of the sub-control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker SP. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 40 ... Main control board, 41 ... Microprocessor, 42 ... Main control CPU, 50 ... Sub control board, 51 ... Sub control CPU, 53 ... Sub control RWM, EH ... Production display device, LA ... Decoration Lamps, SP ... speakers.

Claims (1)

A specific entrance where a game ball flowing down the game area can enter,
State control means to control the state and
The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
After the jackpot becomes recognizable, when a specific period elapses, the jackpot standby state is controlled, and in the jackpot standby state, when the game ball enters the specific entry port, the jackpot game is started, while the above-mentioned In a specific period, even if the game ball enters the specific entrance, the big hit game is not started.
There are a plurality of types of specific effects related to the jackpot in the effects.
In the specific period, one of the plurality of types of specific effects is executed.
The type of specific effect performed in the specific period suggests at least one of the type of the jackpot game and the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game.
The production time is set for each of the plurality of types of specific effects.
The specific period is a gaming machine having a length corresponding to the production time of the specific effect executed in the specific period.

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