JP2022070525A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine contributing to improvement of game taste.SOLUTION: A game control microcomputer 101 can execute a special symbol variable display and stop display and can control a game in a low-probability/high-base game state until the number of special symbol variable display reaches 20 times. Any of a small winning A symbol and a small winning B symbol by which a small winning game is executed, may be stationarily displayed as a special-symbol stop symbol, and in a case where the special symbol variable display is executed 20 times in the low-probability/high-base game state, when the small winning A symbol is stationarily displayed, the low-probability/high-base game state is terminated by termination of the small winning game, however, when the small winning B symbol is stationarily displayed, the low-probability/high-base game state is terminated by termination of the special symbol variable display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine.

In a conventional gaming machine, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (big hit game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, a determination is made by a game ball winning (winning) in the starting opening, and as a special game, a round game involving opening of the large winning opening is performed. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in the large prize opening. The result of the determination is displayed to the player by the stop mode of the symbol after the variable display of the symbol is performed in the symbol display means.

Further, in the gaming machine, the gaming ball may be controlled in a time-saving state in which it is easy to win a prize in the starting opening. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, after a big hit game, it may be controlled to a low-probability high-base gaming state of a normal probability state and a time-saving state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-47326

There is room for improvement in terms of games. By installing the improved game, it is expected that the interest of the game will be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes a winning opening having a specific area through which a game ball can pass, a variable display means for variably displaying a symbol and then stopping and displaying, and after the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. , A predetermined jackpot on condition that the small hit game executing means for executing the small hit game that enables the game ball to enter the winning opening and the game ball has passed through the specific area after the small hit game. The game state includes a jackpot game execution means for executing a game and a game state control means for controlling the game state, and the game state has a specific game state advantageous to the player, and the game state control means is the above-mentioned game state control means. If the variable display of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times while controlling to a specific gaming state, the control in the specific gaming state may be terminated, and the symbol is specified at the predetermined number of times. When the stop display is performed in the mode, there are a time when the control in the specific gaming state is terminated after the small hit game and a time when the control in the specific gaming state is terminated before the small hit game. It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of gaming.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the gaming state, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the jackpot game. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of a big hit game, (B) is a first time chart showing the flow of a small hit game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of an auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of an effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SPSP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a hold production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect. It is a block diagram of the part related to the control of a gaming machine. This is a specific example of the fluctuation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of the look-ahead determination table. This is a specific example of the symbol determination table. It is a front view of the 2nd prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the main control part. This is a specific example of the symbol A determination table. It is a time chart showing the flow of a small hit game. It is a flowchart of the main processing performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart of the special figure processing in the main processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure variable display process in the special figure processing. It is a flowchart of the specific time processing in the special figure variable display processing. It is a flowchart of the normal time processing in the special figure variable display processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure stop display processing in the special figure processing. It is a flowchart of the small hit processing in the main processing. It is a flowchart of IT processing after opening in small hit processing. It is a flowchart of low-high time processing in IT processing after opening. It is a flowchart of low-low time processing in IT processing after opening. It is a time chart which shows the end timing of a low probability high base game state. It is a flowchart of the jackpot processing in the main processing. It is a flowchart of an ending process in a jackpot process.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or It may be abbreviated. Further, when there is an arbitrary flowchart described later, in the flowchart, the plurality of processes in the arbitrary plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

<Basic embodiment>
Later, the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described, but first, the basic embodiment which is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left-right and up-down directions (front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction in which the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And.

1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes an outer frame 22 attached to the island structure of the pachinko hall, and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is mounted, and a front frame 23 m that can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. Further, the front frame 23m is provided with a transparent plate 23t having transparency, and the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front (player side) via the transparent plate 23t.

Further, the front door 23 includes an upper plate 34 for storing the game ball and a handle 72k for launching the game ball onto the game board 1. The upper plate 34 is installed under the front door 23 and stores the game ball supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right of the front door 23, and when the player operates the handle 72k, the game ball stored in the upper plate 34 is launched onto the game board 1.

Further, the front door 23 includes a speaker 52 capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a frame movable body 58k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. The speaker 52 is installed in the upper left portion and the upper right portion of the front door 23, and outputs, for example, a BGM (Back Ground Music), a sound effect, or the like. The frame lamp 53 is a left portion and a right portion of the front door 23 and is installed around the transparent plate 23t, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58k is installed on the upper part of the front door 23. Further, the frame movable body 58k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, for example, as shown in FIG. The movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than the vertical movement.

Further, the front door 23 includes a normal button 40 that can be operated by the player, and a special button 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to be capable of emitting light by the lamp. It is configured to be vibrable by a vibration motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to be capable of emitting light by the lamp. At the same time, it is configured to be vibrable by a vibration motor. The normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured to be configured by a cross key, a touch panel, or the like. ..

2. 2. Structure of the game board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1.

The game board 1 includes a game area 6 in which a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game nail (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (win or pass) is installed. The winning device includes a general winning opening 10, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first major winning opening 14, and a second major winning opening 15. Each of the winning devices is equipped with a detection sensor that detects the entry or passage of the game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed at the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter the ball. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first starting port 11, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive the jackpot determination described later. The first starting port 11 is always configured so that the ease of entering a game ball is constant.

The second starting port 12 is installed below the first starting port 11 at the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, one) of gaming balls is paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the second starting port 12, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination in the same manner as when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 11. Unlike the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12 includes an opening / closing member 12k that can be opened / closed and an opening / closing solenoid (not shown). By opening and closing the opening / closing member 12k using the opening / closing solenoid, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a closed state (closed state) in which the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter into the second starting port 12, and a closed state. Either the open state (open state) in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 12 or the open state is set.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that the game ball can pass through. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a collision determination described later. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not pay out the prize ball to the upper plate 34 even if the gaming ball passes through the gate 13.

The first large winning opening 14 is installed at the lower right of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first large winning opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. The first large winning opening 14 includes a first opening / closing door 14k that can be opened / closed and an opening / closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening / closing door 14k using an opening / closing solenoid, so that the gaming ball cannot enter the first major winning opening 14 (closed state) and the gaming ball enters. Set to either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible or the open state.

The second big winning opening 15 is installed at the lower right of the game area 6 and below the first big winning opening 14 so that the game ball can enter. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the second large winning opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. The second prize opening 15 includes a second opening / closing door 15k that can be opened / closed and an opening / closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens and closes the second opening / closing door 15k using an opening / closing solenoid, so that the gaming ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 15 (closed state) and the gaming ball enters. Either the open state (open state) where the ball can be played or the open state.

The general winning opening 10 is installed in the lower left and lower right of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 5) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls.

In addition, an out opening 19 is installed at the bottom of the game area 6, and any of the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the first large winning opening 14 and the second major winning opening 15. The gaming ball that did not win the prize is discharged from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 through the out port 19.

Further, the game board 1 includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a movable board 55k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the central portion of the game board 1, and includes, for example, a display unit 50a composed of a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, and the like. The board lamp 54 is installed above the display unit 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display unit 50a. The on-board movable body 55k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, for example, as shown in FIG. The movement of the movable body 55k on the board may be other than the vertical movement.

Further, the gaming board 1 is provided with indicators 8 for notifying the state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The indicators 8 are installed in the lower left portion of the game board 1, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a combination of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of a plurality of LEDs to enable the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special figures, variable display and stop display of normal figures, special drawing, which will be described later). The player is notified of the number of holdings in FIG. 1, the number of holdings in special figure 2, the number of holdings in normal drawing, etc.).

3. 3. Basic game Next, the basic game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute a special figure game and a normal figure game by using a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. The special figure gaming pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot judgment when a prize is awarded to the first starting port 11 of the game ball or a prize to the second starting port 12 of the game ball, and the acquired right. The jackpot judgment is made based on. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs variable display of the special figure according to the result of the jackpot determination. The mode of variable display of the special figure (also referred to as “variable display time”) differs depending on the type of variation pattern described later.

The right to receive the jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the acquired random number value. The jackpot determination is to determine whether or not to play a jackpot game, and if a jackpot game is played, a jackpot win is made, and if a small hit game is played, a small hit win is made, and either a big hit game or a small hit game is performed. If it is not done, it will be lost.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a big hit by winning a prize in the first starting port 11 of the gaming ball, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs variable display of the first special figure. The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which two LEDs in the upper left portion of the display device 8 blink. When the variable display time according to the type of the fluctuation pattern elapses, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the stop display of the first special figure in an manner showing the result of the jackpot determination. As the mode of the stop display of the first special figure, a mode showing a big hit winning (for example, two LEDs in the upper left part are lit) and a mode showing a small hit winning (for example, only one LED in the upper left part is lit). , There is an embodiment showing a loss (for example, only the other LED in the upper left portion is lit).

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a variable display of the second special figure when the jackpot determination is made by winning a prize in the second starting port 12 of the gaming ball. The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs at the lower left of the display device 8 blink. When the variable display time according to the type of the fluctuation pattern elapses, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the stop display of the second special figure in an manner showing the result of the jackpot determination. As the mode of the stop display of the second special figure, a mode showing a big hit winning (for example, two LEDs in the lower left are lit) and a mode showing a small hit winning (for example, only one LED in the lower left is lit). , There is an embodiment showing a loss (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 wins a prize in the first starting port 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a look-ahead determination, which will be described later, and reserves the right to receive the acquired jackpot determination. Remember as. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 wins a prize in the second starting port 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a look-ahead judgment and stores the right to receive the acquired jackpot judgment as the special figure 2 hold. do. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold (for example, special figure 1 hold is 4 and special figure 2 hold is 4). After the stop display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a big hit determination for the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. When the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are stored at the same time, the big hit determination for the special figure 2 hold may be given priority, or the big hit judgment for the special figure 1 hold may be performed. It may be performed with priority, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which it is stored.

The look-ahead determination determines in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be performed (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot determination) before the jackpot determination is performed. The look-ahead is won, and if the jackpot game is not played, the look-ahead is not won. When a plurality of types of variation patterns can be determined, the variation pattern pre-determination for determining the determined variation pattern in advance may be performed in the look-ahead determination.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 notifies the player of the number. The special figure 1 hold number is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the middle and upper part of the display device 8, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", only one LED is turned on and the special figure 1 is held. When 1 hold number is "2", only two LEDs are lit, when special figure 1 hold number is "3", only one LED blinks, and when special figure 1 hold number is "4", only one LED blinks. Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold number is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the middle and lower parts of the display device 8, and when the special figure 2 hold number is "1", only one LED is turned on. When the special figure 2 hold number is "2", only two LEDs are lit, when the special figure 2 hold number is "3", only one LED blinks, and the special figure 2 hold number is "4". Occasionally, only two LEDs will flash.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stopping and displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in an manner indicating that the jackpot has been won. The jackpot game will be described in detail later, but is a game in which a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is opened is performed a plurality of times (for example, 10 times). The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first prize opening 14 or the second prize opening 15 gives the player an opportunity to win a prize (a prize ball opportunity). The jackpot game ends when all of the multiple round games are performed.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a small hit game after stopping and displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in an embodiment indicating a small hit winning. The small hit game is a game in which the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), although the details will be described later. The small hit game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first prize opening 14 or the second prize opening 15 gives the player an opportunity to win a prize ball (a prize ball opportunity).

3-2. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko / pachinko machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, and makes a hit determination based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs variable display of the normal figure according to the result of the hit determination.

The hit determination is to determine whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and if the auxiliary game is performed, it is a winning prize, and if the auxiliary game is not performed, it is a loss.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a hit determination by winning a prize at the gate 13 of the gaming ball, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a variable display of the normal drawing. The variable display of the normal figure is a display in which a plurality of LEDs in the upper right portion of the display device 8 blink. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the pachinko game machine PY1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the stop of the normal figure in a manner showing the result of the hit determination. As a mode of the stop display of the normal figure, there is a mode of showing a winning (for example, all the LEDs are lit) and a mode of showing a loss (for example, only one LED is lit).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores the right to receive the acquired hit determination as a hold of the normal map when the game ball wins the gate 13 during the variable display of the normal map. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of holding a normal drawing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a hit determination for holding the normal map after the stop display of the normal map is displayed.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 notifies the player of the number when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores the holding of the normal drawing. The number of reserved figures is notified by lighting of a plurality of LEDs at the lower right of the display device 8, for example, when the number of reserved cells is "1", only one LED is lit and the number of reserved cells is "1". At the time of "2", only two LEDs are lit.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stopping and displaying the normal drawing in an manner indicating winning. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3.5 seconds), although the details will be described later. In the auxiliary game, the opening of the second starting port 12 gives an opportunity to win a prize ball to the second starting port 12 (a prize ball opportunity, an opportunity to acquire the right to receive a big hit judgment). It is a game that is advantageous for those who play.

4. Game state Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3A. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a gaming state that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can take. As shown in FIG. 3A, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a "low probability low base gaming state" (also referred to as a "normal gaming state") and a "low probability high" except for the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot game is performed. "Base game state" (also called "short-time game state"), "high probability low base game state" (also called "latent probability game state"), and "high probability high base game state" (also called "probability variable game state") It is possible to take any one or more of the four types of gaming states.

The "low probability low base gaming state" is a gaming state in the initial state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can reset the gaming state to the initial state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as “RAM clear switch”) (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23.

The "low-probability high-based gaming state" is a gaming state that may be taken after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied. The predetermined time saving end condition includes that the jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times).

In addition, the "low-probability high-base gaming state" may be taken even when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low-probability low-base gaming state". For a specific loss, a specific number of losses when all the jackpot judgments of a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 900 times) result in a loss, and a specific ratio of the loss in the jackpot judgment (for example, 1/200). ) Loss and is included. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is set to the "low probability high base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special figure that has become a specific loss (after the stop display of the special figure). The "low-probability high-base game state" in this case also continues until the predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied, as in the case of the "low-probability high-base game state" after the jackpot game state.

The "high-probability low-base gaming state" is a gaming state that may be taken after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined latent end condition is satisfied. The predetermined latent probability end condition includes that the jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times). In addition, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 during the big hit game, it becomes a "high probability low base game state". good.

The "high probability high base game state" is a game state that may be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied. The predetermined probability change end condition includes that the jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). In addition, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 during the big hit game, it becomes a "high probability high base game state". good.

The "low probability low base game state" and the "low probability high base game state" belong to the normal probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit in the big hit judgment is the normal probability (for example, 1/300), and the "high probability low base game". The "state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" belong to a high-probability state (for example, 1/30) in which the probability of winning a big hit in a big hit determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, the "high probability low base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low probability low base game state" and the "low probability high base game state" in terms of the jackpot winning probability. It can be said that it is in a gaming state.

Further, in the "low-probability low-base gaming state" and the "high-probability low-base gaming state", the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second starting port 12 (for example, the winning is not won or won in the hit determination). It belongs to the non-time saving state (a state in which it is difficult or a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively short), and the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are in the second starting port 12. It belongs to a time-saving state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize (for example, a state in which a winning decision is likely to be won or a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (with respect to the ease of winning a game ball to the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" are "low probability low base". It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the "game state" and the "high probability low base game state".

Since the non-time saving state is a state in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second starting opening 12, the “low probability low base gaming state” and the “high probability low base gaming state” are the second starting opening. It can be said that the game ball is easier to win in the first start opening 11 than in 12, while the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is easier to win in the second start opening 12, so that "low probability high base game". It can be said that the "state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" are gaming states in which the game ball is more likely to win a prize in the second starting port 12 than in the first starting port 11.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can change the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state by operating the setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23. The setting change switch is, for example, a DIP switch that can be switched to three stages of upper, middle, and lower stages. The setting change switch in the upper row is called "setting 1", the setting change switch in the middle row is called "setting 2", and the setting change switch in the lower row is called "setting 3". In "setting 1", the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is the first probability (for example, 1/300), and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is the second probability (for example, 1/30). Further, "setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) in which the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. High fourth probability (eg 1/28). Further, "setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) in which the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. High sixth probability (eg 1/26). The jackpot winning probability can be appropriately changed within a range in which the order of "setting 1" <"setting 2" <"setting 3" increases.

5. Big hit game Next, the big hit game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (A). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is any one of four types of jackpot games: “big hit game Wα”, “big hit game Xα”, “big hit game Yα”, and “big hit game Zα”. It is possible to play one or more types of jackpot games.

The "big hit game Wα" is a big hit game that becomes a "high probability high base game state" after that, and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Wα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

The "big hit game Xα" is a big hit game that becomes a "low probability high base game state" after that, and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Xα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

The "big hit game Yα" is a big hit game that becomes a "high probability low base game state" after that, and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Yα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

The "big hit game Zα" is a big hit game that becomes a "low probability low base game state" after that, and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Zα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

In "Big hit game Wα", "Big hit game Xα", "Big hit game Yα" and "Big hit game Zα", only the first big winning opening 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second big winning opening 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first big winning opening 14 may be opened for some round games, and the remaining round games. The second big winning opening 15 may be opened. Both the round game in which the first prize opening 14 is opened and the round game in which the second prize opening 15 is opened are given a chance to win a prize ball (a prize ball opportunity). Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Big hit game Wα" and "Big hit game Yα" belong to the so-called probabilistic big hit game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "Big hit game Xα" and "Big hit game Zα" belong to the so-called probability state in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. Usually belongs to the jackpot game. Therefore, it can be said that "big hit game Wα" and "big hit game Yα" are jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "big hit game Xα" and "big hit game Zα" in terms of the subsequent jackpot winning probability, and "big hit game". The jackpot game state in which either "Wα" or "big hit game Yα" is performed is a gaming state in which the player is more gamed than the jackpot game state in which either "big hit game Xα" or "big hit game Zα" is performed. It can be said that.

In addition, "big hit game Wα" and "big hit game Xα" belong to the so-called big hit game with electric support in which the game state is in a time-saving state, and "big hit game Yα" and "big hit game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric support non-big hit game. Therefore, the "big hit game Wα" and the "big hit game Xα" relate to the subsequent second starting opening 12 (with respect to the ease of winning the game ball to the subsequent second starting opening 12), and the "big hit game Yα" and "big hit game Yα". It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game Zα, and the jackpot game states in which either the “big hit game Wα” or the “big hit game Xα” is performed are the “big hit game Yα” and the “big hit game Zα”. It can be said that it is a game state that is more game-friendly to the player than a jackpot game state in which any of the above is performed.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 4A is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a jackpot game in which only the first big winning opening 14 is open is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the jackpot game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the jackpot opening (also referred to as “big hit OP”) is set first. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the first large winning opening 14. When the first round game is completed, an interval between rounds (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the round IT ends, the second round game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the 10th round game) is completed, the jackpot ending (also referred to as “big hit ED”) is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. It should be noted that one or both of the jackpot OP and the jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small hit game Next, the small hit game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (B). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a small hit game as a game different from the big hit game. Unlike the big hit game, the small hit game is a game in which the game state is not changed thereafter. For example, when a small hit game is performed in the "low probability low base game state", the "low probability low base game state" continues even after the small hit game. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in the small hit game.

FIG. 4B is a time chart showing the flow of the small hit game. Here, a small hit game in which only the first large winning opening 14 is open is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the small hit game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the pre-opening interval (also referred to as “pre-opening IT”) is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first large winning opening 14 is opened. The opening of the first large winning opening 14 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win the first large winning opening 14. When the opening of the first large winning opening 14 is completed, the post-opening interval (also referred to as “post-opening IT”) is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one small hit game is completed by the end of the post-opening IT. It should be noted that either one or both of the pre-opening IT and the post-opening IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the small hit game may not be performed.

7. Auxiliary game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (C). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the big hit game and the small hit game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the big hit game and the small hit game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second starting port 12 changes according to the game state. For example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, only the first opening time (for example, 0.1 second) is the second. 2 While the starting port 12 is opened, when the auxiliary game is performed in a short time state, the second starting port 12 is opened for a second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) longer than the first opening time. ..

FIG. 4C is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4C, when the auxiliary game starts after the stop display in the normal drawing, the second starting port 12 opens. The second starting port 12 is opened until a predetermined time (first opening time in the non-time saving state, second opening time in the time saving state) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 4 pieces). It continues until the game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, the post-opening interval (also referred to as “post-opening IT”) is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one auxiliary game is completed by the end of the post-opening IT.

8. Direction Next, the effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set different production modes according to the gaming state. In each effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes various effect devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable body) provided in the pachinko game machine PY1. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.) can be used to perform the following effects.

8-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described with reference to FIG. The staging mode is a division of staging (or a higher-level conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as the effect mode.

In the customer waiting effect mode, the stop display of the special figure is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". This is an effect mode that may be set when the special figure is not displayed (when the variable display of the special figure is not performed). In the customer waiting effect mode, it is suggested to the player that the variable display of the special figure is waiting. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect while the customer waiting effect mode is set. As shown in FIG. 5A, the customer waiting effect is an effect in which the customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 sets the setting related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 as shown in FIG. 5A-2 when, for example, the normal button 40 is operated while the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displaying the customer waiting demo video G100. The setting screen G101 for performing may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 enables settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 while the setting screen G101 is being displayed. The settings related to the effect include volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the display unit 50a (also referred to as “light amount setting”), frequency setting of the effect to be executed (also referred to as “effect setting”), and the like.

The normal effect mode is an effect mode that may be set over the variable display of the special figure once or a plurality of times in the “low probability low base game state” or the “high probability low base game state”. In the normal staging mode, the player is suggested to be in a non-time saving state. In the normal effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 of a background representing a mountain landscape on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-1). The background displayed in the normal effect mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that may be set over the variable display of the special figure once or a plurality of times in the “high probability high base game state”. In the probabilistic effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probabilistic effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a probabilistic background image G103 of a background representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-2). The background displayed in the probabilistic effect mode is not limited to the probabilistic background image G103, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The time-saving effect mode is an effect mode that may be set over the variable display of the special figure once or a plurality of times in the “low probability high base game state”. In the time saving effect mode, the player is suggested to be in the normal probability state and the time saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 of a background representing the sky on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-3). The background displayed in the time saving effect mode is not limited to the time saving background image G104, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode set in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot effect mode, the player is suggested that the jackpot game is being executed. In the jackpot effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game, right-handed to prompt "right-handed", as shown in FIG. 5 (C-1), at the start of the jackpot game. The image G108 or the like is displayed on the display unit 50a. The display of these images is called "opening effect".

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 or the like indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a during the round game, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-2), and then displays a high value. When the probability state is reached, the promotion image G110 suggesting that the probability state is reached is displayed on the display unit 50a. The display of these images is called "round effect".

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has an ending image G111, which suggests an effect mode set after the jackpot effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-3), at the end of the jackpot effect mode in the jackpot effect mode. The display unit 50a displays the total prize ball number image G112 or the like suggesting the total prize ball number paid out. The display of these images is called "ending effect".

In the basic embodiment, five types of staging modes, a customer waiting staging mode, a normal staging mode, a probabilistic staging mode, a time saving staging mode, and a jackpot staging mode, are set. May be changed or added.

8-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special map variation effect (also referred to as “variation effect”) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. The special figure variation effect is an effect for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the special figure variation effect using the effect symbol in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. As shown in FIG. 6A, the staging symbol is composed of the left staging symbol EZ1, the middle staging symbol EZ2, and the right staging symbol EZ3.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 variablely displays the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the background (normal background image G102, probability variation background image G103, and time-saving background image G104) in the special figure variation effect. In addition, "↓" in the figure indicates that the staging symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. The staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are, for example, composed of numerical symbols of "1" to "9", respectively. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 fluctuate, and the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop along with the stop display of the special figure. Then, the result of the jackpot determination is suggested by the mode of the stop display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

8-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special symbol has started.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the normal variation as shown in FIG. 6B. Then, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is lost without causing reach after the normal fluctuation, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different from each other as shown in FIG. 6 (C-1). After stopping, as shown in 6 (D), the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting loss (so-called loose stitches). The mode suggesting the loss is a mode in which the left and right staging symbols are not the same, such as “1 ・ 1 ・ 2” and “2 ・ 4 ・ 6”. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates reach after a normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 6 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 have the same mode (so-called reach eyes). Stop display and establish reach. The stop order of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. The N-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach after the reach is established. The N reach is, for example, a reach effect in which the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerates, and functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 gradually reduces the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 in N reach, as shown in FIG. 7 (A). Then, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is lost in N reach, as shown in FIG. 7B, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped, and the effect symbol EZ1 is in a mode suggesting reach loss (so-called reach loss eye). , EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. The mode suggesting reach loss is a mode in which the left and right staging symbols are the same and the inside symbol is different from the left and right staging symbols, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5". On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when it is developed into SP reach after N reach. The content of the N reach effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between the main character and an enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game is likely to be performed.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SP title image G1 indicating the start of the SP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8 (A). In the SP title image G1, for example, "Destroy the enemy A!" Is also a character image. After that, as shown in FIG. 8B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the hero character image G200 representing the hero character and the enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the hero character and the enemy. A moving image in which a character battles is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a big hit in SP reach, the main character enters the battle as shown in FIG. 8 (C-1), as shown in FIG. 8 (C-1). In addition to displaying the appearance of being happy to win, the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 loses in SP reach, as shown in FIG. 8 (C-2), the enemy character wins the battle and is pleased to suggest the loss. In addition to displaying, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting reach loss. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SPSP reach after this SP reach. The content of the SP reach can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-4. SPSP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SPSP reach after SP reach. The SPSP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between a main character and a strong enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that a big hit game is likely to be performed.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SPSP title image G2 indicating the start of the SPSP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 9A. The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a character image of "Destroy the enemy B!". After that, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the main character image G200 representing the main character and the strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the main character and the strong enemy. The moving image in which the character battles is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a big hit in the SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-1), the main character character enters the battle so as to suggest the big hit. In addition to displaying the appearance of being happy to win, the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 loses in SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-2), as shown in FIG. 9 (C-2), a strong enemy character wins the battle and is pleased to suggest the loss. In addition to displaying, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting reach loss. The content of the SPSP reach can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner indicating a big hit (also referred to as “big hit expectation”) will be described. The jackpot expectation is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, and when the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% when the jackpot is won, the execution probability of SP reach is set. Is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, while when the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% when the jackpot is won, the jackpot expectation for SP reach and the jackpot expectation for N reach are set. Can be higher than.

Further, for example, when the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot determination is lost, and when the result of the jackpot determination is set to 100% when the jackpot is won, the SPSP reach If the execution probability is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, while if the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% if the jackpot is won, the jackpot expectation for SPSP reach is set to the jackpot for SP reach. It can be higher than expected. In this way, by presetting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination for the feasible effect, the jackpot expectation degree for the effect can be determined.

8-3. The hold icon and the icon pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a while the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold is stored. The hold icon HA is, for example, an icon image of “◯”. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display unit 50a during the variable display of the special figure. The icon TA is, for example, an icon image of “◯” which is the same as the hold icon HA.

A hold icon display area 50d is installed at the lower part of the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the hold icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2. In the hold icon display area 50d, both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number may be displayed, or only one of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is displayed. It may be done. Further, the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed.

Further, the icon display area 50e is installed in the lower part of the display unit 50a in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. As shown in FIG. 10A, the icon display area 50e is composed of the icon display area 50e including one display area. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special figure, the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. In consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the icon TA may not be displayed.

8-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect according to the game ball winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The hold effect is, for example, an effect in which the hold icon HA is displayed in the hold icon display area 50d, and functions as an effect for notifying the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the special figure is not variablely displayed, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "0" and the game ball wins the first starting port 11, as shown in FIG. 10 (B). The icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, when two game balls win a prize in the first starting port 11 during the variable display of the special figure, as shown in FIG. 10C, the first of the hold icon display areas 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 hold number is “2”. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of a new special figure when the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, the figure is shown. As shown in 10 (D), the hold icon HA of the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon display area 50d is displayed as the icon TA. 2 The hold icon HA of the display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, and the player is notified that the number of hold icons in the special figure 1 is “1”.

8-4. Notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at any timing in the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect in which the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable body on the board 55k, the movable frame 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. are used, and the big hit game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being damaged.

8-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using a board movable body 55k or a frame movable body 58k as a notice effect. The movable body effect is, for example, an effect in which the on-board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k operate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a movable body effect at an arbitrary timing (for example, a timing of developing from N reach to SP reach) in the special figure variation effect. Here, a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 11A, the movable body effect is an effect in which the movable body 55k on the board moves onto the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the effect image G4 in a space that does not overlap with the on-board movable body 55k of the display unit 50a in the movable body effect. After the movable body effect, as shown in FIG. 11B, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the effect is developed. FIG. 11B shows a case where SPSP reach has been developed. The movement of the movable body 55k on the board in the movable body effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is, for example, an effect in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an operation effect at an arbitrary timing (for example, during SP reach) in the special figure variation effect. Here, an operation effect using the normal button 40 is illustrated. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates a period during which the normal button 40 pressing operation is valid (referred to as a “button operation valid period”) in the operation effect, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, FIG. 12 (A) shows. As shown, an effect of urging the operation of the normal button 40 (referred to as "button operation promotion effect") is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed, and the button operation promotion image G3 is a normal button image G31 imitating a normal button 40 and a pressing operation representing an operation mode (that is, a pressing operation) of the normal button 40. It is composed of an image G32 (here, a character image of "press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shown in the figure after the button operation valid period elapses in response to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period or without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period. As shown in 12 (B), the button operation promotion effect is ended, and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12B shows a case where a movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k operates is performed as an operation result effect. The content of the operation effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Look-ahead effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a look-ahead effect based on a look-ahead determination as a advance notice effect. The look-ahead effect is, for example, an effect in which the hold icon HA changes, and functions as an effect for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination in advance.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold. Here, a look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold is illustrated. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first starting port 11 and stores the special figure 1 hold, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is as shown in FIG. 10 (C) based on the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold. In the hold icon display area 50d, the icon image of "○" is usually displayed as the hold icon HA, but the icon image of "☆" is displayed. The content of the look-ahead effect can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a part related to the control of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a main control unit 100 that controls the game and an effect control unit 120 that executes the effect. The main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 120 are electrically connected, and the effect control unit 120 mainly executes the effect according to the instructions of the main control unit 100.

9-1. Main control unit The main control unit 100 includes a game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 is configured to include, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special figure game, normal figure game, game state, prize ball payout, etc.). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 includes a game input unit 101a, a game output unit 101b, and a game storage unit 101c. The game input unit 101a is a winning device provided in the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first large winning opening 14, second large winning opening 15, general winning opening 10, etc.). Enter the winning information of the game ball from, the operation information of the initialization switch, the operation information of the setting change switch, and the like. The game output unit 101b outputs the effect data and the effect command generated in response to the control of the game to the outside of the effect control unit 120 and the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a RAM (Random Access Memory), and responds to a processing program for processing performed by the CPU in various games, a table for selecting game contents, and game control. The game data (special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold, normal figure hold, etc.) generated in the above are stored.

The various games are mainly controlled based on the winning information and the operation information input by the game input unit 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games by using the processing program, the table, the game data, etc. stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2. The table game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections in controlling the game. At the time of selection, the table stored in the game storage unit 101c is referred to. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Fluctuation pattern determination table The variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. When the game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern determination table 103a1 is referred to to select the type of the variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination, the number of reserved special figures, and the like. The reach determination is to determine whether or not to perform the above-mentioned reach effect (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) during the variable display of the special figure, and if the reach effect is to be performed, it is assumed that there is reach. , If the reach production is not performed, there is no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of seven types of fluctuation patterns, "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013", and "THP021" to "THP022", as the fluctuation pattern. It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected fluctuation pattern. The type of fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each fluctuation pattern will be described. As described above, during the variable display of the special map, the special map variation effect is performed. In the special figure variation effect, an effect flow composed of one or more effects is executed, and each variation pattern is associated with the variable display time of the special figure and the effect flow executed in the special figure variation effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, in "THP001" and "THP011", the variable display time of the special figure is 120,000 ms, and "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "SP reach"-> " Corresponding to the staging flow composed of "SPSP reach", "THP002" and "THP012" have a variable display time of 100,000 ms for the special figure, and "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "N reach". Corresponding to the staging flow composed of "SP reach", "THP013" has a variable display time of 20000 ms and is composed of "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach". "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with an effect flow in which the variable display time of the special figure is 13000 ms or 2000 ms and is composed only of "normal fluctuation". As described above, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed by the special figure variation effect are different depending on the type of the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is the jackpot winning, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP001" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Further, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is the jackpot winning, and since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP002" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Further, "THP011" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the staging flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is referred to as "SPSP loss fluctuation". Further, "THP012" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the staging flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is referred to as "SP loss fluctuation". Further, "THP013" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "N reach", "THP013" is referred to as "N loss fluctuation". Further, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the staging flow is "normal fluctuation", "THP021" and "THP022" are referred to as "normal loss fluctuation". .. The selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-2-2. Look-ahead determination table The look-ahead determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The look-ahead determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of look-ahead pattern. When the right to receive the jackpot determination is acquired, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the look-ahead determination table 103b1 and selects the type of the look-ahead pattern. The figure shown in FIG. 15 is a look-ahead determination table 103b1.

As shown in FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 101 selects a look-ahead pattern type based on a game state, a start port type, a look-ahead determination result, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of the three types of look-ahead patterns of "SHP001" to "SHP003" as the look-ahead pattern. The type of look-ahead pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Since "SHP001" is selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a look-ahead winning, "SHP001" is referred to as a "big hit look-ahead pattern". Further, "SHP002" is selected when the pre-reading determination result is not pre-reading, and the variation pattern pre-determination result is a variation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is used. It is called "reach loss look-ahead pattern". Further, "SHP003" is selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a non-winning look-ahead, and the result of the variation pattern pre-determination is a variation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"). It is called "normal loss look-ahead pattern".

9-2-3. The symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of the stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure. When the jackpot determination is made, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of the stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure with reference to the symbol determination table 103c1. The figure shown in FIG. 16 is a symbol determination table 103c1.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of the stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure based on the type of the starting port, the result of the jackpot determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 has, as the types of stop symbols, "big hit Wα symbol", "big hit Xα symbol", "big hit Yα symbol", "big hit Zα symbol", "small hit symbol", "missing A symbol", and " It is possible to select any one of the seven types of stop symbols of "missing B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 displays the stop of the first special figure or the second special figure in an manner corresponding to the selected stop symbol. The type of stop symbol can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be described. As mentioned above, after the stop display of the special figure, there are times when the big hit game is performed, when the small hit game is performed, when the time is shortened, and when nothing is done and the game is lost. .. There are four types of jackpot games ("big hit game Wα", "big hit game Xα", "big hit game Yα", "big hit game Zα"), one type of small hit game, and two types of loss. Although there is (the above-mentioned specific loss, mere loss), each stop symbol is associated with the type of the big hit game, the type of the small hit game, and the type of the loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the "big hit Wα symbol" is associated with the "big hit game Wα", the "big hit Xα symbol" is associated with the "big hit game Xα", and the "big hit Yα symbol" is associated with the "big hit game". "Yα" is associated, "big hit Zα symbol" is associated with "big hit game Zα", "small hit symbol" is associated with small hit game, and "missing A symbol" is simply lost. The "missing B symbol" is associated with the time saving state. In this way, the type of the big hit game to be executed, the type of the small hit game, and the type of loss (whether or not to shorten the time) are different according to the type of the stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101. ..

Since the "big hit Wα symbol" and the "big hit Yα symbol" are selected when the jackpot game that becomes a high probability state is performed after that, the "big hit Wα symbol" and the "big hit Yα symbol" are referred to as "probability variation symbols". There is. Further, since the "big hit Xα symbol" and the "big hit Zα symbol" are determined when the jackpot game that becomes the normal probability state is performed after that, the "big hit Xα symbol" and the "big hit Zα symbol" are referred to as "normal symbols". There is something like that. Further, since the "lost A symbol" is determined in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is performed after that, the "lost A symbol" may be referred to as a "normal lost symbol". Further, since the "missing B symbol" is determined in the case of a specific loss in which the time is shortened after that, the "missing B symbol" may be referred to as a "missing time saving symbol". The selection ratio of the stop symbol can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output the effect command generated in response to the control of the game to the effect control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate the commands shown below.

9-3-1. Winning command The winning command is sent to various winning devices of the game ball (1st starting port 11, 2nd starting port 12, gate 13, 1st big winning opening 14, 2nd big winning opening 15, general winning opening 10, etc.). Generated in connection with winning. The winning commands include a first starting port command generated when the game ball wins the first starting port 11, a second starting port command generated when the game ball wins the second starting port 12, and a game ball. The gate command generated by passing through the gate 13, the first big winning opening command generated by the game ball winning the first big winning opening 14, and the game ball winning the second big winning opening 15. There is a first big winning opening command generated by this, a general winning opening command generated by winning a game ball in the general winning opening 10, and the like.

9-3-2. Special Figure Command The special figure command is generated in relation to the operation of the first special figure and the second special figure. As the special figure command, the special figure fluctuation pattern command generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, the special figure stop symbol command generated by determining the stop symbol of the special figure, and the variable display of the special figure. There is a special figure start command generated by the start of the special figure, a special figure confirmation command generated by the stop display of the special figure, and the like.

9-3-3. Fuzu command The Fuzu command is generated in relation to the operation of the Fuzu. As the normal map command, there are a normal map start command generated by starting the variable display of the normal map, a normal map confirmation command generated by the stop display of the normal map, and the like.

9-3-4. Hold command The hold command is generated as a hold command in connection with the increase / decrease in the number of holds for special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold, and normal figure hold, and is generated by increasing the number of special figure 1 hold. Hold increase command, special figure 1 hold decrease command generated by the decrease of the number of holds, special figure 2 hold increase command generated by the increase of the number of holds, special figure 2 generated by the decrease of the number of holds. There are special figure 2 hold decrease command, normal figure hold increase command generated by increasing the number of normal figure hold, and normal figure hold decrease command generated by decreasing the number of normal figure hold.

9-3-5. Jackpot game command The jackpot game command is generated in relation to the action of the jackpot game. The jackpot game commands include OP commands generated by the start of OP, round commands generated by the start of each round game, and ED commands generated by the start of ED.

9-3-6. Small hit game command The small hit game command is generated in relation to the operation of the small hit game. As the small hit game command, there are a pre-opening IT command generated by the start of the pre-opening IT, a post-opening IT command generated by the start of the post-opening IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary game commands Auxiliary game commands are generated in connection with the operation of an auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by the start of the auxiliary game.

9-3-8. Game state commands Game state commands are generated in relation to the current game state. As game state commands, a normal probability command generated when the game state is a normal probability state, a high probability command generated when the game state is a high probability state, and a non-time saving state generated when the game state is a non-time saving state. There are non-time saving commands to be executed, time saving commands generated when the gaming state is the time saving state, jackpot commands generated when the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state, and the like.

9-4. Staging control unit The staging control unit 120 includes a staging control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to include, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various effects (effect mode, special figure variation effect, hold effect, notice effect, etc.). Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 includes an effect input unit 121a and an effect storage unit 121b. The effect input unit 121a inputs an effect command output from the main control unit 100, operation information of the normal button 40, operation information of the special button 41, and the like. The effect storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM or RAM, and stores a processing program for processing performed by the CPU in various effects, a table for selecting a notice effect, etc., an effect data generated according to the execution of the effect, and the like. do.

The various effects are mainly executed based on the effect commands and operation information input by the effect input unit 121a. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes various effects using the processing program, table, effect data, etc. stored in the effect storage unit 121b.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 33. Unless otherwise specified, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-mentioned basic embodiment is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, with reference to FIG. 17, the second big winning opening 15 installed in the game area 6 will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the second large winning opening 15 includes a distribution member 16k capable of distributing game balls. The distribution member 16k is configured to be able to move forward and backward by a distribution solenoid (not shown). The distribution solenoid is electrically connected to the game control microcomputer 101, and the game control microcomputer 101 can control the distribution solenoid according to the progress of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball entered in the second large winning opening 15 can pass are provided inside the second large winning opening 15, and the game control is provided. The microcomputer 101 uses a distribution solenoid to advance and retreat the distribution member 16k so that the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 can pass through the specific area 16 and the second large. It is possible to set either a second passing state in which the game ball entered in the winning opening 15 can pass through the non-specific area 17. A transparent window made of synthetic resin is provided on the front surface of the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17, and the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 14 passes through either the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17. The player can see if it has been done.

Further, the distribution member 16k is normally held in the advance position so as to be in the second passage state, and when the small hit game is executed, the distribution member 16k is retracted to the retracted position for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and first passes. Change to state. The details of the operation of the distribution member 16k in the small hit game will be described later.

Next, a stop symbol that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, the symbol A determination table 103c2 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 can select the stop symbols of the first special figure and the second special figure by using the symbol A determination table 103c2.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the contents of the symbol A determination table 103c2. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of stop symbol based on the type of the start port and the jackpot determination result. As the types of stop symbols, as shown in FIG. 19, "big hit X4 symbol", "big hit Z4 symbol", "big hit X10 symbol", "small hit A symbol", "small hit B symbol", "missing A symbol" There are 6 types of stop symbols.

Specifically, when the target starting port (the starting port where the game ball enters) is the first starting port 11, if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", the "big hit X4 symbol" is 50. %, "Big hit Z4 symbol" is selected at a rate of 50%, and if the result of the big hit determination is "Loss", "Loss A symbol" is selected at a rate of 100%.

In addition, when the target starting port (starting port where the game ball enters) is the second starting port 12, if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", the percentage of "big hit X10 symbol" is 100%. If the result of the big hit judgment is "small hit winning", "small hit A symbol" is selected at a rate of 50% and "small hit B symbol" is selected at a ratio of 50%, and the result of the big hit judgment is "missing". If "," Loss A symbol "is selected at a rate of 100%.

In the first embodiment, the probability that the result of the big hit determination is "big hit winning" is set to "1/300" in both the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, and the result of the big hit determination is "small hit winning". The probability of winning is set to "0" at the first starting port 11 and "1/2" at the second starting port 12, but the probability of "big hit winning" and the probability of "small hit winning" are changed as appropriate. It is possible.

Next, a jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute different types of jackpot games according to the types of stop symbols selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2. There are five types of jackpot games: "big hit game X4", "big hit game Z4", "big hit game X10", "big hit game X9", and "big hit game Z9" (see FIG. 18).

When the "big hit X4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "big hit game X4" is executed. "Big hit game X4" is a big hit game in which a round game opened by the first big winning opening 14 is performed four times, and each round game is until the specified opening time of 30 seconds elapses, or 10 rules are specified. It continues until the number of game balls wins in the first large winning opening 14.

Further, when the "big hit Z4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "big hit game Z4" is executed. "Big hit game Z4" is a big hit game in which a round game opened by the first big winning opening 14 is performed four times, and each round game is until the specified opening time of 30 seconds elapses, or 10 rules are specified. It continues until the number of game balls wins in the first large winning opening 14.

Further, when the "big hit X10 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the "big hit game X10" is executed. "Big hit game X10" is a big hit game in which a round game opened by the first big winning opening 14 is performed 10 times, and each round game is until the specified opening time of 30 seconds elapses, or 10 rules are specified. It continues until the number of game balls wins in the first large winning opening 14.

Further, when either "small hit A symbol" or "small hit B symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, the small hit game is executed, and the second big winning opening 15 is specified in the small hit game. Only when the game ball passes through the area 16, either "big hit game X9" or "big hit game Z9" is executed. Both "Big hit game X9" and "Big hit game Z9" are big hit games in which the round games opened by the first big winning opening 14 are performed nine times, and each round game has a specified opening time of 30 seconds. It continues until, or until 10 specified number of game balls win the first big winning opening 14.

Therefore, the "big hit game X10", "big hit game X9" or "big hit game Z9" having a relatively large number of round games is the "big hit game X4" or "big hit game Z4" having a relatively small number of round games. It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player. The type of big winning opening used in the big hit game, the number of round games, the specified opening time of the large winning opening, and the specified number of large winning openings can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the details of the small hit game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a time chart showing the flow of the small hit game. As shown in FIG. 20, when either "small hit A symbol" or "small hit B symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure, the small hit game is performed. Then, the pre-opening IT is first set according to the start of the small hit game. The pre-opening IT continues until 8000 ms has elapsed, and when the pre-opening IT is completed, the second large winning opening 15 is opened and the distribution member 16k is retracted to enter the first passing state. The opening of the second major winning opening 15 continues until 2000 ms has elapsed, or until 10 game balls have won the second major winning opening 15, while the evacuation of the distribution member 16k has elapsed 500 ms. Continue until. Then, when the opening of the second large winning opening 15 is completed, the IT is set after the opening. The IT after opening continues until 2000 ms elapses, and the small hit game ends when the IT ends after opening.

In the first passing state, the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 15 during the small hit game has the distribution member 16k in the retracted position, so that the game ball does not flow down to the non-specific area 17 and passes through the specific area 16. On the other hand, in the second passing state, since the distribution member 16k is in the advanced position, it flows down on the distribution member 16k and passes through the non-specific region 17. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, either "big hit game X9" or "big hit game Z9" is performed, while when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16, "big hit game" is performed. Neither "X9" nor "big hit game Z9" is performed.

Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can control different types of game states according to the type of stop symbol selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2. As a type of gaming state, there is a "low probability high base gaming state" in addition to the "low probability low base gaming state" controlled in the initial state (when the power is turned on) (see FIG. 19).

When the "big hit X4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, it is controlled to the "low probability high base game state" after the big hit game state in which the "big hit game X4" is executed. This "low-probability high-based gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches the upper limit of 20 times. If the next jackpot game is executed before the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches the upper limit, even before the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches the upper limit, "low probability". "High base game state" ends.

Further, when "big hit Z4 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, it is controlled to "low probability low base game state" after the big hit game state in which "big hit game Z4" is executed, and "low probability high". It is not controlled by the "base game state".

Further, when the "big hit X10 symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2, it is controlled to the "low probability high base game state" after the big hit game state in which the "big hit game X10" is executed. This "low-probability high-based gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches the upper limit of 20 times. If the next jackpot game is executed before the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches the upper limit, even before the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches the upper limit, "low probability". "High base game state" ends.

Further, when the "small hit A symbol" or the "small hit B symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2 and the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small hit game, the game is played in the small hit game. When the gaming state when the ball passes through the specific area 16 is controlled to the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" is followed by the jackpot gaming state in which the "big hit game Z9" is executed. It is controlled by, and is not controlled by the "low probability high base game state". On the other hand, in the small hit game, when the game state when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 is controlled to the "low probability high base game state", the "big hit game X9" is executed after the big hit game state. It is controlled to "low probability high base game state". This "low-probability high-based gaming state" continues until the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches the upper limit of 20 times. If the next jackpot game is executed before the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches the upper limit, even before the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches the upper limit, "low probability". "High base game state" ends.

Further, when "small hit A symbol" or "small hit B symbol" is selected by the symbol A determination table 103c2 and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the small hit game, the current game When the state is controlled to the "low probability low base game state", the "low probability low base game state" continues even after the end of the small hit game. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is controlled to the "low probability high base gaming state", the "low probability high base gaming state" continues if the number of variable displays of the special figure has not reached the upper limit. , If the number of variable display of the special figure reaches the upper limit, it is controlled to "low probability low base game state".

Therefore, the "big hit game X4", "big hit game X10" or "big hit game X9" which is subsequently controlled to the "low probability high base game state" is not subsequently controlled to the "low probability high base game state". It can be said that this is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the "game Z4" or the "big hit game Z9". The upper limit of the "low probability high base game state" can be changed as appropriate.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 33, the processing that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 according to the processing program stored in the game storage unit 101c will be described. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 reads a processing program and executes the main processing. In the main process, the following processes are executed.

MA. Output processing The “output processing” is a processing of outputting a command generated in various processes and stored in the game storage unit 101c to the effect control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b.

MB. Input processing The "input processing" is a game ball to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the first big winning opening 14, the second big winning opening 15, and the specific area 16. This is a process in which a winning signal is input via the game input unit 101a, and a winning command corresponding to the winning signal is generated and stored in the game storage unit 101c.

MC. Special figure processing "Special figure processing" performs the operation of the first special figure or the second special figure (big hit judgment, variable display of special figure, stop display of special figure, etc.), and special figure command according to the operation. Is a process of generating and storing in the game storage unit 101c.

MC-1. Special figure variable display start process "Special figure variable display start process" is a process performed in "special figure variable display process", and is a process of performing a jackpot determination and starting variable display of a special figure.

MC-2. Special figure variable display processing "Special figure variable display processing" is a process performed in "special figure variable display processing", and the variable display of the special figure started in "special figure variable display start processing" is continuously performed. , It is a process to display the stop of the special figure at the end of the variable display time. The "special figure variable display processing" is a process related to the setting of the gaming state, and the details thereof will be described later.

MC-3. Special figure stop display processing "Special figure stop display processing" is a process performed in "special figure stop display processing", and the stop display of the special figure stopped and displayed in "special figure variable display processing" is displayed as a stop time. This is a process that is continuously performed until it is completed. The "special figure stop display processing" is a process related to the setting of the gaming state, and the details thereof will be described later.

MD. Fu-zu processing "Fu-zu processing" performs the operation of the Fu-zu (collision detection, variable display of the Fu-zu, stop display of the Fu-zu, etc.), and generates the Fu-zu command according to the operation in the game storage unit. This is a process of storing in 101c.

ME. Small hit processing "Small hit processing" performs the operation of the small hit game (IT before opening, opening of the second big winning opening 15, opening of the swing specific area 16, IT after opening, etc.) and responds to the operation. This is a process of generating a small hit game command and storing it in the game storage unit 101c.

ME-1. Pre-opening IT processing "Pre-opening IT processing" is a processing performed in "small hit processing", and is the first from the end of the stop time of the special figure to the start of opening of the second big winning opening 15 and the specific area 16. This is a process for prohibiting (waiting) the opening of the two major winning openings 15 and the specific area 16.

ME-2. Processing during opening "Processing during opening" is a processing performed in "small hit processing", and the second big winning opening 15 and the specific area 16 prohibited by "IT processing before opening" are opened and a specified time is specified. Is a process that maintains the openness until the end of.

ME-3. Post-opening IT processing "Post-opening IT processing" is a processing performed in "small hit processing", and the small hit game ends after the opening of the second big winning opening 15 is completed in "opening processing" (new). This is a process of prohibiting (standby) the opening of the second special winning opening 15 and the specific area 16 until the start of the variable display of the special figure). The "IT process after opening" is a process related to the setting of the gaming state, and the details thereof will be described later.

MF. Big hit processing "Big hit processing" performs the operation of the big hit game (OP, round game (opening of the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15), ED, etc.), and the big hit game command according to the operation. Is a process of generating and storing in the game storage unit 101c.

ME-1. Opening process The "opening process" is a process performed in the "big hit process", from the end of the stop time of the special figure to the start of the first round game, the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning. This is a process that prohibits (stands by) the opening of the mouth 15.

MF-2. Round processing "Round processing" is a processing performed in "big hit processing", and the opening of the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 which was prohibited in the "opening processing" is started and the regulation is opened. It is a process to maintain the opening until the end of the time or the end of the specified number of prizes. The "round process" is repeated until all the round games (4 times, 9 times or 10 times) according to the type of the jackpot game are completed.

MF-3. Ending process The "ending process" is a process performed in the "big hit process", and is a big hit after the opening of the first big prize opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is completed in the "round processing" for the last round game. It is a process of prohibiting (standby) the opening of the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15 until the end of the gaming state (start of variable display of a new special figure). The "ending process" is a process related to the setting of the gaming state, and the details thereof will be described later.

MG. Auxiliary game processing "Auxiliary game processing" is a process of performing an auxiliary game operation (opening of the second starting port 12, etc.), generating an auxiliary game command according to the operation, and storing it in the game storage unit 101c. ..

MH. Display processing The "display processing" displays the display 8 (special figure 1 hold LED, special figure 2 hold LED, normal figure hold LED, game state LED 8a) and holds according to the display. This is a process of generating a command and a game state command and storing them in the game storage unit 101c.

As shown in FIG. 21, the game control microcomputer 101 has an output process (S11), an input process (S12), a special figure process (S13), a normal figure process (S14), and a small hit process (S15) in the main process. , The jackpot process (S16), the auxiliary game process (S17), and the display device process (S18) are repeated every predetermined interrupt time (for example, 0.004 seconds).

Next, the processing related to the change of the current gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101 stores the time reduction counter 104a1 and the game state flag 104a2. The game control microcomputer 101 can count the number of variable display of the special figure in the "low probability high base game state" by updating the numerical value of the time reduction counter 104a1 according to the progress of the game. , The current gaming state can be changed by updating the gaming state flag 104a2.

The time reduction counter 104a1 is composed of numerical values from "0" to "20", and corresponds to the number of variable display of the special figure in the "low probability high base game state". Further, the game state flag 104a2 has three types of flags: a flag A indicating "low probability low base game state", a flag B indicating "low probability high base game state", and a flag C indicating "big hit game state". be. Since the update of the time reduction counter 104a1 and the update of the game state flag 104a2 are related to the above-mentioned "special figure processing", "small hit processing" and "big hit processing", the "special figure processing" and "special figure processing" are described below. The details of "small hit processing" and "big hit processing" will be described.

First, the details of "special drawing processing" will be described. 22 to 26 are flowcharts showing the flow of "special drawing processing". In the "special figure processing", as shown in FIG. 22, "special figure variable display start processing" (S131), "special figure variable display processing" (S132), and "special figure stop display processing" (S133) are performed. It is done sequentially. Since the update of the small hit count counter 104a1 and the update of the game state flag 104a2 are particularly related to the "special figure variable display processing" of S132 and the "special figure stop display processing" of S133, the following are described below. The details of "process during variable display of special figure" and "process during display of stop display of special figure" will be described.

In the "special figure variable display processing", as shown in FIG. 23, it is first determined whether or not the variable display time of the special figure (for example, 120 seconds when the fluctuation pattern is "THP001") has elapsed. (S1321). Then, when it is determined that the variable display time of the special figure has not elapsed (S1321: NO), it is determined that the variable display time of the special figure has elapsed while the "processing during variable display of the special figure" is terminated. And (S1321: YES), the process proceeds to S1322 or S1323 depending on the type of the current gaming state flag 104a2.

S1322 is "specific time processing" performed when the game state flag 104a2 is flag B, and S1323 is "normal time processing" performed when the game state flag 104a2 is flag A.

In the "specific time processing", as shown in FIG. 24, the stop display of the special figure is first performed (S1322-1). Then, the process proceeds to S1322-2, and it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "small hit B symbol" or the "missing A symbol". Then, when it is determined that it is not the "small hit B symbol" or the "missing A symbol" (S1322-2: NO), the "specific time processing" is terminated, while the "small hit B symbol" or the "missing A symbol" is terminated. If it is determined to be (S1322-2: YES), the process proceeds to S1322-3, and the numerical value of the time reduction counter 104a1 is set to "-1". Then, the process proceeds to S1322-4, and it is determined whether or not the numerical value of the time reduction counter 104a1 is "0". Then, when it is determined that it is not "0" (S1322-4: NO), the "specific time processing" is terminated, while when it is determined that it is "0" (S1322-4: YES), S1322-5. The game state flag 104a1 is updated to the flag A (low probability low base game state), and the "specific time processing" is terminated.

Further, in the "normal time processing", as shown in FIG. 25, the stop display of the special figure is performed (S1323-1), and the "normal time processing" is terminated.

In this way, when the "small hit B symbol" is stopped and displayed while being controlled to the "low probability high base game state", if the number of variable display of the special figure reaches the upper limit, it is special. When the "low probability high base game state" ends by the end of the variable display of the figure, while the "small hit A symbol" is stopped and displayed while being controlled to the "low probability high base game state", When the variable display of the special figure ends, the "low probability high base game state" does not end.

On the other hand, in the "special figure stop display processing", as shown in FIG. 26, it is first determined whether or not the stop display time of the special figure (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed (S1331). Then, when it is determined that the stop display time of the special figure has not elapsed (S1331: NO), it is determined that the stop display time of the special figure has elapsed while the "processing during the stop display of the special figure" is terminated. (S1331: YES), the process proceeds to S1332, and it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol (big hit X4 symbol, jackpot Z4 symbol, jackpot X10 symbol). Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (S1332: NO), the process proceeds to S1337, and it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a small hit symbol (small hit A symbol, small hit B symbol). Then, when it is determined that it is not a small hit symbol (S1337: NO), the "special figure stop display processing" is terminated, while when it is determined that it is a small hit symbol (S1337: YES), the process proceeds to S1338. Prepare to start the small hit game, and end the "special figure stop display processing".

Further, in S1332 of "processing during special symbol stop display", if it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S1332: YES), the process proceeds to S1333, and the jackpot symbol is a normal A symbol (big hit X4 symbol, It is determined whether or not it is a jackpot X10 symbol). Then, if it is determined that the symbol is not the normal A symbol (S1333: NO), the process proceeds to S1335, while if it is determined that the symbol is the normal A symbol (S1333: YES), the process proceeds to S1334, and the time saving activation flag is turned ON. , S1335. The time saving activation flag is a flag for allowing control to the "low probability high base game state" after the big hit game state, and is used when updating the game state flag 104a2 in the "big hit process". Details will be described later. Then, in S1335, the game state flag 104a2 is updated to flag C (big hit game state), the process proceeds to S1336, the numerical value of the time reduction counter 104a1 is reset (updated to "0"), and "special figure stop display processing" is performed. To exit.

Next, "small hit processing" will be described. 27 to 30 are flowcharts showing the flow of "small hit processing". In the "small hit processing", as shown in FIG. 27, "pre-opening IT processing" (S151), "opening processing" (S152) and "post-opening IT processing" (S153) are sequentially performed. Since the "post-opening IT processing" of S153 is particularly related to the update of the small hit count counter 104a1 and the update of the game state flag 104a2, the details of the "post-opening IT processing" will be described below.

In the “post-opening IT process”, as shown in FIG. 28, it is first determined whether or not the opening prohibition time (for example, 2 seconds) of the second special winning opening 15 and the specific area 16 has elapsed (S1531). Then, when it is determined that the opening prohibition time has not elapsed (S1531: NO), the "IT processing after opening" is terminated, while when it is determined that the opening prohibition time has elapsed (S1531: YES), the present Depending on the type of the game state flag 104a2, the process proceeds to S1532 or S1533.

S1532 is a “low / high time process” performed when the game state flag 104a2 is the flag B, and S1533 is a “low / low time process” performed when the game state flag 104a2 is the flag A.

In the "low-high processing", as shown in FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 while the second special winning opening 15 is open (S1532-1). Then, when it is determined that the specific area 16 has been passed (S1531: YES), the process proceeds to S1532-2, the time saving activation flag is turned ON, the process proceeds to S1532-3, the game state flag 104a2 is updated to the flag C, and S1532. Proceed to -4, reset the value of the time reduction counter 104a1 (update to "0"), and end the "low / high time processing".

On the other hand, in S1532-1 of "low and high processing", if it is determined that the game ball did not pass through the specific area 16 while the second big winning opening 15 was opened (S1532-1: NO), S1532-5. It is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "small hit A symbol". Then, when it is determined that it is not the "small hit A symbol" (S1532-5: NO), the "low and high time processing" is terminated, while when it is determined that it is the "small hit A symbol" (S1532-). 5: YES), the process proceeds to S1532-6, and the numerical value of the time reduction counter 104a1 is set to "-1". Then, the process proceeds to S1532-7, and it is determined whether or not the numerical value of the time reduction counter 104a1 is "0". Then, when it is determined that it is not "0" (S1532-7: NO), the "low-high processing" is terminated, while when it is determined that it is "0" (S1532-7: YES), S1532-. Proceed to 8, the game state flag 104a1 is updated to flag A (low probability low base game state), and the "low and high time processing" is terminated.

Further, in the "low / low time processing", as shown in FIG. 30, it is first determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 while the second large winning opening 15 is open (S1533-1). .. Then, when it is determined that the specific area 16 has not been passed (S1533-1: NO), the "low / low time processing" is terminated, while when it is determined that the specific area 16 has been passed (S1533-1: YES). ), Proceed to S1533-2, the game state flag 104a2 is updated to the flag C, and the "low / low time processing" is terminated.

Here, using FIG. 31, the timing at which the game state flag 104a2 is updated from flag B to flag A by the stop display of the "small hit A symbol" and the game state flag 104a2 by the stop display of the "small hit B symbol". The difference between the timing when flag B is updated to flag A, in other words, the end timing of "low probability high base game state" by the stop display of "small hit A symbol" and the stop of "small hit B symbol". The difference between the end timing of the "low probability high base game state" and the display will be explained.

When the 20th variable display of the special figure, which is the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", is performed and the "small hit A symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure, the stop time of the special figure has elapsed. After that, a small hit game is performed. Then, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in this small hit game, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the game state changes from the “low probability high base game state” to the “low probability high base game state” at the timing when the small hit game ends. It is changed to "Low probability low base game state". That is, when the "small hit A symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure corresponding to the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", the "low probability high base game" is performed after the small hit game is performed. It can be said that the "state" ends.

On the other hand, when the 20th variable display of the special figure, which is the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", is performed and the "small hit B symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure, the stop time of the special figure is displayed. After the lapse of time, a small hit game is performed. As shown in FIG. 31 (B), the game state changes from "low probability high base game state" to "low probability low base game" at the end timing of the variable display of the special figure. It is changed to "state". That is, when the "small hit B symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure corresponding to the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", the "low probability high base game" is performed before the small hit game is performed. It can be said that the "state" ends.

If the 20th special symbol, which is the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", is variablely displayed and the "missing A symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special symbol, the "small hit B symbol" is displayed. As shown in FIG. 31 (C), the game state changes from "low probability high base game state" to "low probability low base game state" at the end timing of the variable display of the special figure. Will be changed to.

Next, "big hit processing" will be described. 32 to 33 are flowcharts showing the flow of "big hit processing". In the "big hit process", as shown in FIG. 32, the "opening process" (S161), the "round process" (S162) and the "ending process" (S163) are sequentially performed. Since the "ending process" of S163 is particularly related to the update of the time reduction counter 104a1 and the update of the game state flag 104a2, the details of the "ending process" will be described below.

In the "ending process", as shown in FIG. 33, it is first determined whether or not the opening prohibition time (for example, 10 seconds) of the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15 has elapsed (S1631). .. Then, when it is determined that the opening prohibition time has not elapsed (S1631: NO), the "ending process" is terminated, while when it is determined that the opening prohibition time has elapsed (S1631: YES), the process proceeds to S1632. , It is determined whether or not the above-mentioned time saving activation flag is ON. Then, when it is determined that the time saving activation flag is ON (S1632: YES), the process proceeds to S1633, the game state flag 104a2 is updated to flag B (low probability high base game state), and the small hit count counter 104a1 The numerical value is updated to "20", the process proceeds to S1634, the time saving activation flag is turned off, and the "ending process" is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving activation flag is not ON (S1632: NO), the process proceeds to S1635. , The game state flag 104a2 is updated to the flag A (low probability low base game state), and the "ending process" is terminated.

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered.

First, the subsequent game when the stop symbol of the special symbol in the 20th variable display of the special symbol, which is the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", is "small hit A symbol" or "small hit B symbol". Consider the state. Even if the "small hit A symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special symbol or the "small hit B symbol" is stopped and displayed, the small hit game is subsequently performed. Then, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small hit game, if the small hit game is due to the stop display of the "small hit A symbol", after the big hit game state, a new "low probability high base" is used. While it is controlled to "game state", if this small hit game is due to the stop display of "small hit B symbol", it is controlled to "low probability low base game state" after the big hit game state, and "low probability". The control in the "high base game state" ends. That is, when the stop symbol of the special symbol in the 20th variable display of the special symbol, which is the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", is "small hit A symbol" or "small hit B symbol", it is newly "low". It can be said that there is a time when the "high probability high base game state" is reached and a time when the "low probability high base game state" ends.

<Effect of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described.

(1) Small hit by the fact that the stop symbol of the special figure in the 20th variable display of the special figure, which is the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", is "small hit A symbol" or "small hit B symbol". When a game is played, there is a time when the "low probability high base game state" ends when the variable display of the special figure ends, and a time when the "low probability high base game state" ends when the small hit game ends. Therefore, it is possible to play small hit games both before the end of the "low probability high base game state" and after the end of the "low probability high base game state", which enhances the interest of the game. It is possible.

(2) If a small hit game is performed before the end of the "low probability high base game state", if the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in this small hit game, a new "" will be performed after the big hit game state. On the other hand, when the small hit game is performed after the end of the "low probability high base game state", the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in this small hit game. However, after the jackpot game state, there is no new "low probability high base game state", so the possibility of becoming a new "low probability high base game state" can be changed, and the interest of the game can be changed. It is possible to increase.

(3) When the small hit game is performed because the stop symbol of the special figure in the 20th variable display of the special figure, which is the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", is the "small hit A symbol". Is maintained in the "low probability high base game state" until the small hit game ends, while the small hit game starts when the small hit game is performed due to the "small hit B symbol". Since the "low probability high base game state" ends before, the game state during the small hit game can be changed depending on the type of the stop symbol of the special figure, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Examples of modification of the basic embodiment and the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the first embodiment, the specific area 16 is provided inside the second large winning opening 15, but the specific area 16 may be provided inside the first large winning opening 14.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small hit game, the big hit game including the round game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened is performed. A big hit game including a round game in which the big winning opening 15 is opened may be performed, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened, a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened, and a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened. A jackpot game that includes both of these may be performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the "small hit B symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure in the 20th variable display of the special figure which is the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", the special figure is displayed. The "low probability high base game state" is terminated by the end of the variable display of the above, but it is sufficient if it is before the opening of the second big winning opening 15 in the small hit game, and the variable display of the special figure is terminated. Not limited. For example, the "low-probability high-based gaming state" may be terminated by the start of the stop display of the special figure or the end of the stop display of the special figure, or the variable display of the special figure is being started or the special figure is being variablely displayed. The "low-probability high-base game state" may be terminated by the lapse of a predetermined time, or the "low-probability high-base game state" may be terminated by the start of the pre-opening IT of the small hit game or the end of the open IT of the small hit game. May end.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the "small hit A symbol" is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special figure in the 20th variable display of the special figure which is the upper limit of the "low probability high base game state", the small hit The "low-probability high-base game state" is set to end at the end of the game, but it is not limited to the end of the small-hit game as long as it is after the opening of the second big winning opening 15 in the small-hit game. .. For example, the "low probability high base game state" may be terminated by the start of IT after the opening of the small hit game.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the stop display of the "big hit X4 symbol" or the "big hit X10 symbol" as the stop symbol of the special figure is controlled to the "low probability high base game state", the variable display of the special figure is displayed. The "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of times reaches the upper limit of 20 times, but the upper limit is not limited to 20 times.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the small hit game and is controlled to the "low probability high base game state" by performing the "big hit game X9", the special figure is variable. The "low probability high base game state" can be continued until the number of display reaches the upper limit of 20 times, but the upper limit is not limited to 20 times. For example, the number of times may be larger or less than the upper limit when the stop display of "big hit X4 symbol" or "big hit X10 symbol" as the stop symbol of the special symbol is controlled to "low probability high base game state". You can do it.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low-probability low-base gaming state" and the "high-probability low-base gaming state", but the "low-probability low-base gaming state" is displayed. "And" high probability low base game state "may display different backgrounds. For example, in the "high-probability low-base gaming state", a background including an image suggesting that the high-probability state may be displayed.

Further, in the basic embodiment, only the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special symbol, but in parallel with the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. Other symbols may be variablely displayed on the display unit 50a. In this case, it is preferable that the size of the other symbols is smaller than the size of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

Further, in the basic embodiment, only the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. In parallel with EZ3, other symbols may be variablely displayed on a display device other than the image display device 50. For example, a dedicated LED for variable display of other symbols may be installed on the game board 1 so that the dedicated LED blinks during the variable display of the staging symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed at the same time, and only one of them is variably displayed. However, the first special figure and the second special figure are different. It may be variably displayed at the same time.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the progress and the effect of the game are controlled by separate control units, but the progress and the effect of the game may be controlled by one control unit. .. For example, both the progress and the effect of the game may be controlled only by the main control unit 100.

It is also possible to apply the gaming machine of the present invention to other bullet gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine.

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following invention A is disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [form for carrying out the invention]. In the description of the invention A, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the above-mentioned invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A3.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1
A winning opening (second large winning opening 15) having a specific area (specific area 16) through which a game ball can pass,
A variable display means for variably displaying a symbol (first special figure, second special figure) and then stopping and displaying it,
A small hit game execution means for executing a small hit game that enables a game ball to enter the winning opening after the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (small hit A symbol, small hit B symbol).
After the small hit game, a big hit game execution means for executing a predetermined big hit game (big hit game X9, big hit game Z9) on condition that the game ball has passed through the specific area.
Equipped with a game state control means for controlling the game state,
The game state includes a specific game state (low probability and high base game state) that is advantageous to the player.
The game state control means
If the symbol is variably displayed a predetermined number of times (20 times) while being controlled to the specific gaming state, the control in the specific gaming state may be terminated.
When the symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific mode at the predetermined number of times, when the control in the specific game state is terminated after the small hit game and in the specific game state before the small hit game. When and when to end control of
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The game state control means
After the predetermined jackpot game, it may be controlled to the specific game state.
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game before the control in the specific game state is completed, the game ball is controlled to the specific game state after the predetermined big hit game, while being controlled to the specific game state.
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game after the control in the specific game state is completed, the control to the specific game state is not performed after the predetermined big hit game.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1 or the invention A2.
The specific aspect includes a first aspect (small hit A symbol) and a second aspect (small hit B symbol).
The small hit game execution means is
There are two cases, one is when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the first aspect to execute the small hit game, and the other is when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the second aspect to execute the small hit game.
The game state control means
When the small hit game is executed by the symbol being stopped and displayed in the first aspect at the predetermined number of times, the control in the specific game state may be terminated after the small hit game. ,
When the small hit game is executed by the symbol being stopped and displayed in the second aspect at the predetermined number of times, the control in the specific game state is terminated before the small hit game.
It is characterized by that.

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A winning opening with a specific area through which the game ball can pass,
Variable display means for variable display of symbols and then stop display,
A small hit game execution means for executing a small hit game that enables a game ball to enter the winning opening after the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode.
After the small hit game, a big hit game execution means for executing a predetermined big hit game on condition that the game ball has passed through the specific area.
Equipped with a game state control means for controlling the game state,
The gaming state includes a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player.
The game state control means
When the variable display of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times while controlling to the specific gaming state, the control in the specific gaming state may be terminated.
When the symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific mode at the predetermined number of times, when the control in the specific game state is terminated after the small hit game and in the specific game state before the small hit game. When and when to end control of
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The game state control means
After the predetermined jackpot game, it may be controlled to the specific game state.
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game before the control in the specific game state is completed, the game ball is controlled to the specific game state after the predetermined big hit game, while being controlled to the specific game state.
When the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game after the control in the specific game state is completed, the control to the specific game state is not performed after the predetermined big hit game.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The specific aspect includes a first aspect and a second aspect.
The small hit game execution means is
There are two cases, one is when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the first aspect to execute the small hit game, and the other is when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the second aspect to execute the small hit game.
The game state control means
When the small hit game is executed by the symbol being stopped and displayed in the first aspect at the predetermined number of times, the control in the specific game state may be terminated after the small hit game. ,
When the small hit game is executed by the symbol being stopped and displayed in the second aspect at the predetermined number of times, the control in the specific game state is terminated before the small hit game.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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