JP2022081012A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A performance mode includes a first performance mode, a second performance mode, and a third performance mode. There are cases where, when a big winning lottery is won, on the basis of the type of a big winning, the performance mode is controlled to the first performance mode after the end of a big winning game and then the performance mode is controlled from the first performance mode to the second performance mode at a first timing, where the performance mode is controlled to the first performance mode after the end of the big winning game and then the performance mode is controlled from the first performance mode to the second performance mode at a second timing, and where the performance mode is controlled to the first performance mode after the end of the big winning game and then the performance mode is controlled from the first performance mode to the third performance mode at a second timing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed according to the entry of a game ball into the starting ball opening, and a special symbol is changed based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. A variable game is played. Further, in the symbol variation game in which the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot display result is displayed, and after the symbol variation game is completed, the jackpot game advantageous to the player is given.

In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, the effect mode is controlled according to the game state, and the effect corresponding to the controlled effect mode (mainly the display effect of the background image) is executed. What is done is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-135700

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

The gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game after a jackpot in a symbol variation game, and is a jackpot lottery means for determining whether or not a jackpot is achieved in the symbol variation game, and the jackpot lottery means. The effect mode, which includes a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot when the lottery is won and an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and is controlled by the effect mode control means, includes a first effect mode. There are a second effect mode and a third effect mode, and the effect mode control means is a jackpot game based on the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means when the jackpot lottery is won. After the end of the game, the first effect mode is controlled, and then, at the first timing, the first effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode, and after the jackpot game is completed, the first effect mode is controlled. In the second timing, the first effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode, and after the jackpot game is completed, the first effect mode is controlled, and then, in the second timing, the first effect mode is controlled to the first effect mode. The gist is that there are cases where the control is performed in the third effect mode.

The gaming machine may be provided with a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state, and the first effect mode and the second effect mode may be configured to be an effect mode controlled when the specific game state is in effect.

Regarding the game machine, the first timing is the timing at which the execution of the symbol variation game of the first specific number of times is completed after the end of the jackpot game, and the second timing is the timing at which the symbol of the second specific number of times is completed after the end of the jackpot game. It may be configured to be the timing when the execution of the variable game is completed.

The game machine is provided with an effect executing means for executing an effect, and the effect executing means suggests control to the second effect mode when the effect mode control means controls the effect to the first effect mode. It may be configured to execute the suggestion effect to be performed for each symbol variation game.

Regarding the game machine, the types of jackpots determined by the jackpot type determining means include a first special jackpot, a second special jackpot, and a third special jackpot, and the effect mode control means is the jackpot lottery. When the first special jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the first special jackpot is controlled to the first effect mode after the end of the jackpot game, and then from the first effect mode at the first timing. It is controlled to the second effect mode, and when the second special jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, it is controlled to the first effect mode after the end of the jackpot game, and then the first effect is performed at the second timing. The effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode, and when the third special jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the control is performed to the first effect mode after the end of the jackpot game, and then the second timing. In, the configuration may be such that the first effect mode is controlled to the third effect mode.

Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, a game ball can be inserted into a first starting ball entry port where a game ball can enter, a second starting ball entry port where a game ball can enter, and the second starting ball entry port. The game state control means is provided with an opening / closing member that can operate in an open state and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting ball opening, and a game state control means for controlling the game state. As the game state, it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second start ball entry port than in the ball entry rate improved state and the ball entry rate improvement state, or the game ball enters the second start ball entry port. It is possible to control the non-ball entry rate improved state in which the ball cannot be played, and the first effect mode and the second effect mode are effect modes controlled when the ball entry rate is improved, and the third effect mode is controlled. The effect mode may be configured to be an effect mode that is controlled when the non-ball entry rate is improved.

Regarding the game machine, the game state control means may control the ball entry rate to an improved state up to a predetermined number of symbol fluctuation games after the end of the big hit game, and the effect mode control means wins the big hit lottery. In this case, when the game state control means controls the ball entry rate to be improved after the end of the big hit game with a predetermined number of symbol fluctuation games as the upper limit, the first effect mode is controlled after the end of the big hit game. After that, the first effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode at the first timing, and the first effect mode is controlled after the jackpot game is completed, and then the first effect mode is controlled to the first effect mode at the second timing. The configuration may be such that the control may be performed in the second effect mode.

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

The figure which shows the pachinko game machine schematically. The figure which shows the type of a hit. The figure which shows the control content of a base state. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing control of a gaming state. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the production mode. The figure which shows the transition transition of a production mode. The figure which shows the game state, the determination condition of a variation pattern, and the effect mode. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the production mode of the production related to the small hit game. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing the mode suggestion effect and the result notification effect. The figure which shows the type of a hit. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing control of a gaming state.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launching device (not shown) inside the frame body 11. The launching device launches a game ball (game medium) toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16. As described above, in the present embodiment, the launch handle 16 corresponds to a launch operation means capable of launch operation by the player. Further, in the present embodiment, the launching device corresponds to a launching means for launching a game ball in response to a player's launching operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol.

The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result, a small hit symbol as a small hit display result, and a missed display result, respectively. There is an out-of-order design. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the small hit symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the small hit symbol is obtained. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. The first special game is a special game executed on condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 28, which will be described in detail later. The second special game is a special game executed on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting port 29, which will be described in detail later. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. That is, the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b execute the special game in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29.

In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and after the end of the special game, the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery is given. That is, the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery is given after the end of the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because the jackpot 31 is open and a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, when the small hit lottery is won, the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the small hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the small hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the small hit lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the large winning opening 31 is opened in the small hit game, but when the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passing area 36 in the large winning opening 31, the small hit game ends. Later, a big hit game based on the winning of the character lottery will be given. That is, the big hit game based on the winning of the character lottery wins the character lottery when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game after the end of the special game won in the small hit lottery. Awarded after the end of the small hit game that won the lottery. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game based on the winning of the prize lottery is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be provided with a big hit game and a small hit game.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery may be referred to as "type 1 jackpot game". In the present embodiment, the big hit game based on the winning of the character lottery may be referred to as "two kinds of big hit games". Further, in the present embodiment, the two-kind jackpot game corresponds to the accessory jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the winning of the jackpot lottery may be referred to as "type 1 jackpot". In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the winning of the bonus lottery may be referred to as "two kinds of jackpot". In the present embodiment, the type 1 jackpot game and the type 2 jackpot game may be collectively referred to as a jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the big hit game and the small hit game may be collectively referred to as a hit game. In the present embodiment, the type 1 jackpot and the type 2 jackpot may be collectively referred to as a jackpot. In the present embodiment, a big hit and a small hit may be collectively referred to as a hit.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number".

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

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

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

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

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

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

The staging game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the staging game, a combination of staging symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the staging symbol is a symbol combination such as "333" or "777" in which the staging symbols in all rows are the same. When the small hit symbol is derived in the special game, the combination of the small hit symbols by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the small hit symbol combination by the staging symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the staging symbols is different from the staging symbols in the other row, such as "123" and "234". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination due to the staging symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least a part of the staging symbols is different from the staging symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is shaken and variablely displayed.

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. In other words, the regulated state may be a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting ball opening than in the allowable state, and the game ball may not be able to enter the second starting ball opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 4). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game. As described above, the ordinary variable member 30 as the opening / closing member operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an allowable state in a predetermined opening mode in the ordinary hitting game.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the hit game. As described above, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing member can operate so that the large winning opening 31 can take the allowable state and the regulated state in the winning game. In other words, the hit game is a game in which the special variable member 32 can operate in an allowable state.

In the present embodiment, the special variable member 32 is a shutter member that can take an allowable state and a regulated state by moving in the front-rear direction, but is not limited to this. In the present embodiment, the special variable member 32 is arranged at a position that covers the large winning opening 31 from above when the special variable member 32 is in the regulated state. Therefore, the game ball launched into the game area 21 can flow down along the upper surface of the special variable member 32, and entry into the large winning opening 31 is restricted. On the other hand, when the special variable member 32 is in the allowable state, the special variable member 32 moves rearward and is arranged at a position that does not cover the large winning opening 31 from above. Therefore, the game ball launched into the game area 21 is allowed to enter the large winning opening 31 without being blocked by the upper surface of the special variable member 32.

In the present embodiment, the portion where the special variable member 32 is arranged is provided with a protrusion for slowing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down along the upper surface of the special variable member 32, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. With this configuration, even when the special variable member 32 is in the restricted state, there is a high possibility that the game ball launched into the game area 21 will flow down the upper surface of the special variable member 32. Then, when the special variable member 32 operates so as to take an allowable state from the regulated state, the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the special variable member 32 enters the large winning opening 31. That is, with such a configuration, there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter the large winning opening 31.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution member 38 capable of operating in the first distribution state and the second distribution state at a place where the passage through which the game ball entered in the large winning opening 31 branches. There is. The first distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passing area 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates a distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 4). The distribution member 38 operates so as to be able to take the first distribution state and the second distribution state.

In the present embodiment, the distribution member 38 can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the small hit game, and operates from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the big hit game. It is impossible. In the present embodiment, in the small hit game, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through the special passing area 36, two kinds of big hit games are given based on the winning of the prize lottery. On the other hand, in the small hit game, when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 does not pass through the special passing area 36, the two kinds of big hit games are given without winning the prize lottery. Not done. As described above, in the present embodiment, the type 2 big hit game is not given when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, and the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game. It is a game that is given when you do.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. That is, a game ball can enter the gate 33 as a normal starting ball entry port. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied. Then, a normal hit lottery is performed according to the entry of the game ball into the gate 33, and the normal hit lottery is won and the normal hit game is given. That is, a normal hit game may be given according to the entry of the game ball into the gate 33.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate). As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a high base state (improved ball entry rate) and a low base state (non-entry) in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 than in the high base state. There is a state in which the ball rate is improved), and the low base state may be a game state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting ball entrance.

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the high base state includes a first high base state and a second high base state in which the controlled conditions are different. The first high base state is a gaming state controlled based on the satisfaction of the first condition among the conditions controlled to the high base state. The first condition in the present embodiment is a condition that is satisfied after the end of the big hit game. The second high base state is a gaming state controlled based on the establishment of a second condition different from the first condition among the conditions controlled to the high base state. The second condition in the present embodiment is a condition that is established when the special game is executed a special number of times (1001 times in the present embodiment) without becoming a big hit. That is, the high base state is a gaming state that may be controlled based on the satisfaction of the first condition or controlled based on the satisfaction of the second condition, and is at least the first condition and the second condition. It is a gaming state controlled based on the establishment.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the first high base state and the second high base state, the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 is the same in the normal hit game, and the degree of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 is different. The same is true, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in a normal hit game, the opening mode of the normal variable member 30 may be different, and the degree of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 may be different. Hereinafter, the first high base state and the second high base state may be collectively referred to as a high base state.

Next, the hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are one type of big hit, a small hit, and two types of big hits. Further, the hit game includes a type 1 big hit game, a small hit game, and a type 2 big hit game. The type 1 big hit game is a winning game that is given when a big hit lottery is won and a type 1 big hit is achieved. The small hit game is a winning game that is given when a small hit lottery is won and a small hit is obtained. The two-kind jackpot game is a winning game that is given when a two-kind jackpot is won by winning a prize lottery.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, one type of jackpot based on the winning of the jackpot lottery is defined. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of small hit symbols as small hit symbols of special symbols. The types of small hits are defined for each of the plurality of types of small hit symbols. In addition, two types of big hit games are defined for each of the plurality of types of small hit symbols. As described above, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the type 2 big hit game corresponding to the small hit symbol is given.

In the jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game and type 2 jackpot game), a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 31 is opened are performed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times.

In one round game, the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second upper limit time elapses. It is terminated when the termination condition is satisfied. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Takes the open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the big winning opening 31 takes the closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

In the small hit game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the small hit game, one round game is performed after the opening time has elapsed. In the small hit game, in one round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts and closes when the round game ends. I take the. Similar to the round game of the big hit game, the small hit game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning opening 31 or a predetermined one. This is a game in which the large winning opening 31 is closed when the second end condition in which the upper limit time elapses is satisfied. The small hit game is ended with the lapse of a predetermined ending time after the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied.

Next, a specific hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, there are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as a game result of the first special game. Of these 100 types of jackpot symbols, 5 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol ZA, 15 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol ZC, 15 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol ZD, and 15 types of jackpot symbols are in symbol ZE, 50. The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZF. There are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as a game result of the second special game. The 100 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za. The classified jackpot symbols correspond to one type of jackpot, and one type of jackpot corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol is won. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are five types of jackpots as the type of one-type jackpot in the first special game, and one type of jackpot as the type of one-type jackpot in the second special game. Not exclusively.

In the present embodiment, there are 100 types of small hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as a game result of the first special game. The 100 types of small hit symbols are classified into the symbol ZG. There are 100 types of small hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as a game result of the second special game. Of the 100 types of small hit symbols, 70 types of small hit symbols are in design Zb, 3 types of small hit symbols are in design Zc, 3 types of small hit symbols are in design Zd, and 4 types of small hit symbols are in design. In Ze, 20 kinds of small hit symbols are classified into symbols Zf. The types of small hits correspond to the classified small hit symbols, and the small hits of the type corresponding to the determined small hit symbols are won. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is one type of small hit as the type of small hit in the first special game, and there are five types of small hit as the type of small hit in the second special game. Not exclusively. In other words, in the present embodiment, the types of small hits include, but are not limited to, small hits in the first special game and small hits in the second special game, and are not limited to these, for example, small hits in the first special game. And the small hit in the second special game may not be present.

Hereinafter, as the type of one type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za. Further, as the type of the type 1 big hit game given based on the type of the type 1 big hit, the type of the big hit symbol is used and expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za. Further, as the type of small hit, the type of small hit symbol is used and expressed as a small hit based on the symbols ZG, Zb to Zf. Further, as the type of the small hit game given based on the type of the small hit, the type of the small hit symbol is used and expressed as the small hit game based on the symbols ZG, Zb to Zf. Further, as the type of the two types of big hits, the type of the small hit symbol is used and expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZG, Zb to Zf. Further, as the type of the two-kind big hit game given based on the type of the small hit, the type of the small hit symbol is used and expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZG, Zb to Zf.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, the maximum number of round games is set to three. As the jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZG, Zc to Zf, two times are set as the upper limit number of round games. In the present embodiment, for the type 2 big hit game, the upper limit number of round games is set assuming that the small hit game is adopted as the first round game.

As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za, Zb, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZG, Zc to Zf, 1.8 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game. Further, in the small hit game, in the small hit game, the special variable member 32 operates so that the opening pattern in which the large winning opening 31 takes the allowable state for 44 ms and then takes the restricted state for 1000 ms is repeatedly performed 10 times. In the present embodiment, when the special variable member 32 operates in this way to launch a game ball toward the large winning opening 31, at least one game ball wins a large prize during the small hit game. It is configured so that the ball can enter the mouth 31.

In the present embodiment, an interval time between rounds (1.5 s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the interval time between rounds elapses, The next round game will be started, or the ending time will be started.

Further, in the present embodiment, the opening time corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is defined, but the opening time is not limited to this, and for example, the same opening time may be defined for all types of jackpot games. Further, in the present embodiment, the ending time corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is defined, but the ending time is not limited to this, and for example, the same ending time may be defined for all types of jackpot games.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each type of jackpot defines a control condition for a first high base state that is controlled after the jackpot game is completed. There are a plurality of types of control conditions as the control conditions of the first high base state, and when at least one of the plurality of types of control conditions is satisfied, the control is performed from the first high base state to the low base state.

The control condition of the first high base state includes the second upper limit number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game (indicated as "special figure 2" in the figure). The control condition of the first high base state is the total upper limit number of executions of the special game (first special game and second special game) executed after the end of the jackpot game (indicated as "special figure total" in the figure). be. The control condition of the first high base state includes the upper limit number of second small hits (indicated as "special figure 2 small hits" in the figure) in which the small hit lottery is won in the second special game after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the control condition of the first high base state does not have the upper limit number of first small hits won in the small hit lottery in the first special game after the end of the big hit game.

Specifically, for the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze, 1000 times is set as the second upper limit execution number, 1000 times is set as the total upper limit execution number, and one time is set as the second small hit upper limit number. Has been done. For the big hits based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the second upper limit execution number is set to 3 times, the total upper limit execution number is set to 8 times, and the second small hit upper limit number is set to 1 time. For the big hit based on the symbol ZG, 0 times is set as the second upper limit execution number, 0 times as the total upper limit execution number, and 0 times as the second small hit upper limit number. That is, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZG is completed, the first high base state is not controlled, but the low base state is controlled.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game is completed, the game ball is controlled to the high base state and won the small hit lottery in the second special game, but the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game. If not, it is controlled to a low base state. That is, even if the special game won the small hit lottery is controlled to the high base state, if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, the low base state is reached after the small hit game is completed. Will be controlled by.

On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game, if the small hit lottery is won in the second special game controlled to the high base state and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, there are two types. The big hit game will be given, and it will be controlled to a high base state after the end of the two kinds of big hit games. That is, it is controlled to a high base state in the special game won by the small hit lottery, and when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, it is controlled to the high base state even after the small hit game is completed. Will be done.

In particular, although the small hit lottery was won in the second special game in the high base state, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game due to the type of the small hit symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b. The player may intentionally stop the launch of the game ball so as not to do so. In such a case, the low base state is controlled after the end of the small hit game, and it is possible to prevent the player from intentionally stopping the firing of the game ball.

In the present embodiment, the second high base state is a gaming state controlled when a special number of special games are executed without becoming a jackpot after the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the special number of times the special game is executed from the end of the big hit game to being controlled to the second high base state is 1001 times, and is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game. The number of times is larger than the maximum possible number of times (3 times, 8 times or 1000 times).

In the present embodiment, the second high base state is a gaming state in which the game is continuously controlled until a predetermined upper limit number of times (1000 times in the present embodiment) of special games is executed without becoming a big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times in the second high base state is a fixed number of times, which is larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big hit lottery (about 349) and the reciprocal of the winning probability of the small hit lottery (about 70). It is the number of times, and it can be said that the probability of winning the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery is relatively high.

In this way, when a big hit is made based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze, after the big hit game is finished, the first to 1000th special games are controlled to the first high base state, and the 1001st special. In the game, it is controlled to the low base state, and in the 1002-2001 special games, it is controlled to the second high base state.

That is, when the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game and then controlled to the low base state, it is executed from the control to the low base state to the control to the second high base state. The number of times the special game is executed is smaller when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze than when it is a big hit. In particular, it becomes a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze, and is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game, and then to the low base state when it is controlled to the low base state. The number of executions of the special game executed from the first to the second high base state is smaller than the pending upper limit number of each special game.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined for each small hit game. In the present embodiment, in each small hit game, the distribution member 38 is controlled to operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. To. Therefore, when the small hit game is started, the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information determined for the type of small hit, and then the second distribution member 38 is operated. It is operated from the 1st distribution state to the 2nd distribution state. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game, the distribution member 38 is not operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and maintains the second distribution state.

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

Further, as the distribution control information, the start conditions of each distribution control are defined so as to correspond to all types of small hits. Specifically, the start condition of each distribution control is established when the opening time has elapsed and one round game has started.

Further, as the distribution control information, the end condition of each distribution control is defined so as to correspond to each small hit. As the end condition of the short distribution control, the first end condition or the second end condition is obtained when 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied, or 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied. It is satisfied when the condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as the end condition of the short distribution control, a time shorter than the time from when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is set. There is. Therefore, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute the game ball to the special passing area 36.

The end condition of the long distribution control is a predetermined time (1.5 s in the present embodiment) after the end of one round game of the small hit game, regardless of the time elapsed after the start condition is satisfied. ) Has passed. In the present embodiment, this time reaches the distribution member 38 after the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 enters the large winning opening 31 (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). Sufficient time has been set before. Further, in the present embodiment, 1.5 s is specified as the ending time of the small hit game, and the same time as the ending time of the small hit game is specified as the end condition of the long distribution control. That is, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 is triggered by the elapse of a predetermined time after the end condition of the round game is satisfied. Is a distribution control that operates so as to take a second distribution state. In the present embodiment, as the end condition of the long distribution control, a time sufficiently longer than the time from when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is set. Has been done. Therefore, it can be said that the long distribution control is a distribution control that facilitates distribution of the game ball to the special passing area 36.

In the small hit game based on the symbol ZG, the short distribution control is performed in the round game. In the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the long distribution control is performed in the round game. Therefore, in the small hit game based on the symbol ZG, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, and it is difficult to give the type 2 big hit game. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, and it is easy to give the two kinds of big hit games.

Here, the total upper limit time in which the special variable member 32 is controlled to be in the open state in the jackpot game, and the degree of advantage in the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game are compared for each type of jackpot.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, which is one type of jackpot in the same first special game, with the jackpot based on the symbol ZF, from the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game, The jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbols ZF. In other words, the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZF.

Further, comparing the jackpot based on the symbol Za and the jackpot based on the symbol ZF, it is based on the symbol Za from the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game and the number of round games in the jackpot game. The jackpot is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbol ZF. In other words, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZF.

Further, comparing the jackpot based on the symbol Zb, which is the second type jackpot of the second special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol Zf, the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot game. From the number of round games, the jackpot based on the symbol Zb is a game more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbol Zf. In other words, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zf.

Further, comparing the jackpot based on the symbols Zc to Ze, which are the two types of jackpots in the second special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol Zf, the symbol Zc is determined from the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot based on ~ Ze is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbol Zf. In other words, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbols Zc to Ze is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbols Zf.

Further, when the big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE and the big hit based on the symbol Zf are compared, the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the big hit game and the number of round games in the big hit game are obtained. The jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE is a game more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbols Zf. In other words, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbols Zf.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is defined as 188/65536 (about 1/349), and the small hit probability is defined as 937/65536 (about 1/70). In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is the same when the lottery is for the first special game and when the lottery is for the second special game. In the present embodiment, the small hit probability is the same when the lottery is for the first special game and when the lottery is for the second special game. The number of prize balls is "2" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is defined, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "4" is defined.

In the present embodiment, the winning probability (normal winning probability) of the ordinary winning lottery is defined as 1/65536 in the low base state and 65535/65536 in the high base state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is a lottery in which the first high base state and the second high base state are won with the same probability, but the lottery is not limited to this, and for example, the first high base state. It may be a lottery that wins with a different probability from the second high base state.

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

As an opening mode of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game, in the low base state, it is controlled to the open state up to 20 ms in all normal hit games, while in the high base state, all normal hit games. Is controlled to the open state with the upper limit of 5788 ms. As described above, in the opening mode of the normal variable member 30, the total upper limit opening time during which the second starting port 29 can be opened in one normal hit game is longer in the high base state than in the low base state. ..

In the first high base state and the second high base state, the total upper limit opening time that the second starting port 29 can take the open state in one normal hit game is the same, but may be different. In this case, in the second high base state, the total upper limit opening time in which the second starting port 29 can be opened in one normal hit game may be longer or shorter than in the first high base state. ..

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

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

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

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

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

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

The fluctuation patterns include a hit fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, as the hit variation pattern, the effect content for finally deriving the big hit symbol combination or the small hit symbol combination is defined as the effect content of the effect game. In particular, in the hit variation pattern, as the staging content of the staging game, the staging content that undergoes the reach staging and the staging content that does not go through the reach staging are defined. That is, in the present embodiment, the hit variation pattern can be determined when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won, and is either a variation pattern with a reach effect or a variation pattern without a reach effect. There may be no fluctuation pattern without reach effect. In the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination through the reach effect is defined. That is, the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern can be determined when the jackpot lottery is not won, and is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by a reach effect. In the staging variation pattern, as the staging content of the staging game, the staging content that finally derives the staging pattern combination without going through the reach staging is defined. That is, the out-of-order fluctuation pattern can be determined when the big hit lottery is not won, and is a fluctuation pattern without reach effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, a random number used for determining the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol, and a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern. In this process, the main control CPU 40a can specify the random number information for the first special game, the acquisition order of the random number values in the first special game, and the total acquisition order that does not distinguish each special game. Store random number information. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this way, the execution of the first special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the first starting port 28. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a can specify the random number information for the second special game, the acquisition order of the random number values in the second special game, and the total acquisition order that does not distinguish each special game. Store random number information. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this way, the execution of the second special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

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

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a has a total special hold number of "1", which is the sum of the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is determined whether or not it is the above. When the total special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process and controls the game to a standby state in which the special game and the winning game are not executed.

When the total special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a starts a special game corresponding to the first stored random number information based on the storage order of the random number information stored in the main control RAM 40c. Perform processing so as to make it. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the random number value having the earliest total acquisition order is the random number value in the first special game or the random number value in the second special game. Then, when the random number value having the earliest total acquisition order is the random number value in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied, and starts the first special game. .. On the other hand, when the random number value having the earliest total acquisition order is the random number value in the second special game, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied, and plays the second special game. Let's get started. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a enters the game ball into the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29 regardless of whether the game is the first special game or the second special game. The special games are executed in the order in which the hold conditions are satisfied according to the order.

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. The determination of whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery to determine whether or not a big hit (1st kind big hit) will be made in the special game according to the entry of the game ball into the 1st starting port 28, and the big hit (1st kind big hit). ). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the big hit lottery means (big hit determination means).

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of jackpot (type 1 jackpot) corresponding to the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the jackpot type determining means. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determining means. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the small hit is won based on the read random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the small hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the small hit determination value match. The determination of whether or not to win the small hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the small hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a small hit lottery to determine whether or not a small hit is achieved in the special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28, and determines whether or not the small hit is achieved. .. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the small hit lottery means (small hit determination means).

When the small hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of small hit corresponding to the small hit symbol derived in the first special game when the small hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the small hit type determining means. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination condition corresponds to the variation pattern determining means. When the small hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets a symbol command capable of specifying the determined small hit symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command in the output buffer instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

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

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol or the missing symbol based on the subtraction of the second special hold number, the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the small hit lottery (small hit determination), the result of the big hit lottery, and the result of the small hit lottery. , Determine the fluctuation pattern based on the result of the big hit lottery and the result of the small hit lottery, and set the symbol command and the game start command.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29, and determines whether or not the big hit (type 1 big hit) is obtained. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the big hit lottery means (big hit determination means). Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery includes a first game jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot will be achieved in the first special game on condition that a game ball has entered the first start opening 28, and a second start. It can be said that there is a second game big hit lottery that determines whether or not a big hit will be made in the second special game on condition that the game ball enters the mouth 29.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs a small hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29, and determines whether or not the small hit is achieved. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such a process corresponds to the small hit lottery means (small hit determination means). Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit lottery includes a first game small hit lottery for determining whether or not a small hit will be made in the first special game on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 28. It can be said that there is a second game small hit lottery that determines whether or not a small hit will be made in the second special game on condition that the game ball enters the second starting port 29. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses.

As described above, based on the result of the big hit lottery and the result of the small hit lottery, the first special symbol display unit 22a sets the first special game as a special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute the second special game as a special game in response to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the staging symbol when the fluctuation time determined for the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the staging symbol (hereinafter, the game). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer.

When the random number value related to the special game is stored by executing such a special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is a random number value related to the first special game or a random number value related to the second special game. Regardless of whether or not, it is determined whether or not the special game is a big hit in the order of the earliest total acquisition order, and the special game is executed. That is, the main control CPU 40a executes the special game in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. In other words, the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b execute the special game in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29.

Next, the hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the hit processing, when the main control CPU 40a wins the big hit lottery, after the end of the special game won in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a grants one kind of big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start processing. Take control. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a type 1 big hit game by executing the hit process.

When the special jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 40a starts a type 1 jackpot game, and first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined upper limit number of round games is completed.

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

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the type 1 jackpot game.

Further, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a small hit game based on the small hit symbol (type of small hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a imparts a small hit game by executing the hit process.

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

In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the large winning opening 31 is the same regardless of any small hit symbol (type of small hit), but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, any small hit symbol (small hit). It may be different depending on the type). Specifically, as for the opening pattern of the large winning opening 31, the total opening time of the large winning opening 31 may be longer in the small hit based on the symbols Zb to Zf than in the small hit based on the symbol ZG, and one round. The game time may be long.

Further, when the round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets a round command in the output buffer that can specify the start of the round game. Further, when the round game is finished, the main control CPU 40a sets a round end command that can specify the end of the round game in the output buffer.

When the round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets an ending command in the output buffer that can specify the start of the ending time. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the small hit game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the distribution actuator A3 based on the distribution control information defined in the small hit symbol (type of small hit) in the small hit game, and the distribution member 38. Controls the behavior of. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs short distribution control in the small hit game based on the symbol ZG, and performs long distribution control in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf.

When performing short distribution control, the main control CPU 40a starts short distribution control when one round game is started, and operates the distribution member 38 from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. Let me. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is divided from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the short distribution control.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time from the start of one round game. When a predetermined time (0.028s in this embodiment) has elapsed, or when the end condition of one round game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the end condition of the short distribution control. The main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the second distribution state.

When performing long distribution control, the main control CPU 40a starts long distribution control when one round game is started, and operates the distribution member 38 from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. Let me. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the long distribution control until the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is divided from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the long distribution control.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after the end of one round game. When a predetermined time (1.5 s in the present embodiment) elapses, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the end condition of the long distribution control, and the main control CPU 40a shakes so as to take the second distribution state. The branch member 38 will be operated.

As described above, in the small hit game based on the symbol ZG, the short distribution control is performed, and it becomes difficult for the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 to pass through the special passage area 36. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the long distribution control is performed, and it becomes easy for the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 to pass through the special passing area 36.

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

In the hit processing, the main control CPU 40a is based on the small hit symbol (type of small hit) determined in the special symbol start processing after the end of the small hit game when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game. Controls to give two types of big hit games. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the two kinds of big hit games by executing the hit process.

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

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, a round command that can specify the start of the round game is set in the output buffer. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a ends a round game, a round end command that can specify the end of the round game is set in the output buffer.

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets an ending command in the output buffer that can specify the start of the ending time. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the type 2 jackpot game.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a has information that can specify the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 31 when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 during the winning game (hereinafter referred to as a large winning command). Show) is set in the output buffer.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the first high base state in the main base state flag in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za to Zf, triggered by the start of the ending time. do. The main base state flag is a flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a flag that can specify whether to control the low base state, the first high base state, or the second high base state. be. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZG, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag, triggered by the start of the ending time.

Further, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value corresponding to the game state when the big hit lottery is won and the type of the big hit to the main control RAM 40c, the main height-based second game number counter, and the main height-based total number of games. It is set in the counter, the main small hit winning count counter, and the main low probability game count counter.

The main height-based second game count counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the main height-based second game count counter is a counter for specifying whether the number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game has reached the second upper limit execution count.

The main height-based total game count counter is a counter for counting the total number of executions of the first special game and the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the main height-based total game count counter is a counter for specifying whether the total number of executions executed after the end of the jackpot game has reached the total maximum number of executions.

The main small hit winning count counter is a counter for counting the number of second small hits won in the small hit lottery in the second special game after the end of the big hit game. In other words, the main small hit winning number counter is a counter for specifying whether the number of second small hits won in the small hit lottery in the second special game has reached the second upper limit number of small hits after the end of the big hit game. ..

The main low-probability game count counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game. In other words, the main low-probability game number counter is a counter for specifying whether the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game has reached the number of times until the second high base state is controlled.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a sets "1000" for the main height-based second game count counter and "1000" for the main height-based total game count counter in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze. , "1" is set in the main small hit winning number counter, and "1001" is set in the main low probability game number counter. In the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the main control CPU 40a sets "3" to the main height-based second game count counter, "8" to the main height-based total game count counter, and "8" to the main small hit winning count counter. "1" is set, and "1001" is set in the main low-probability game count counter. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZG, the main control CPU 40a sets "0" to the main height-based second game count counter, "0" to the main height-based total game count counter, and "0" to the main small hit winning count counter. , "1001" is set in the main low-probability game count counter.

When the main height-based total game count counter is not set to "0", the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the value of the main height-based total game count counter every time a special game is executed. The main control CPU 40a subtracts the value of the main height-based second game count counter by "1" every time the second special game is executed when "0" is not set in the main height-based second game count counter. do. Then, when at least one of the values of the main height-based total game count counter and the main height-based second game count counter is subtracted from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 40a controls to the low base state. Set the identifiable value to the primary base state flag.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins the small hit lottery in the second special game (when the small hit based on the symbols Zb to Zf is won), the ending time is given in the small hit game given by the small hit lottery. Taking the lapse of time as an opportunity, it is determined whether or not the information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 is stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 36 is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a receives the main small hit when "0" is not set in the main small hit winning number counter. The value of the winning count counter is subtracted by "1". Then, when the value of the main small hit winning number counter is subtracted from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag. In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a wins the small hit lottery in the first special game, the main small hit winning number counter is not subtracted.

Further, when the main low probability game number counter is not set to "0", the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the value of the main low probability game number counter every time a special game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the second high base state in the main base state flag when the value of the main low probability game count counter is subtracted from "1" to "0". .. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the end of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the start of the special game. You may. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets "1000" for the main height-based second game count counter and "1000" for the main height-based total game count counter.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can continuously control the second high base state until the upper limit number of special games (1000 times) is executed without becoming a big hit when controlled to the second high base state. Yes, it is controlled to the low base state when the special game of the upper limit number of times is executed in the second high base state. That is, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the second high base state, the upper limit is not won in the big hit lottery regardless of the upper limit number of times (3 times, 8 times, 1000 times) controlled to the first high base state. It is possible to control the second high base state until the number of special games is executed. Further, after the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the low base state triggered by the execution of the special game of the upper limit number of times without becoming a big hit in the second high base state, the main control CPU 40a does not become a big hit in advance in the low base state. Do not control to a high base state when the specified number of special games are executed.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag, triggered by the input of the opening command. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the input of the opening command, the main height-based second game number counter, the main height-based total game number counter, the main small hit winning number counter, and the main low probability game number counter. Is set to "0" to initialize each flag and each counter.

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

In this way, the main control CPU 40a controls to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za to Zf, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the first high base state is set. End control.

In particular, the main control CPU 40a can be controlled to the first high base state up to 1000 special games after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze. In this case, the predetermined end condition is that the number of times the second special game is executed is 1000 times, and the total number of times the first special game is executed and the number of times the second special game is executed is 1000 times. It is established at the time. That is, the main control CPU 40a may control the first high base state up to 1000 special games after the end of the big hit game.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a can control the first high base state up to three second special games or eight special games smaller than 1000 times after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. be. In this case, the predetermined end condition is that the number of times the second special game is executed is three times, and the total number of times the first special game is executed and the number of times the second special game is executed is eight times. It is established at the time. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the condition for ending the control of the first high base state corresponds to a predetermined end condition.

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

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

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information, the current game state, and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a wins a normal hit with a probability based on the current gaming state, and the normal win lottery is a lottery in which the first high base state and the second high base state are won with the same probability. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the normal winning lottery may be a lottery in which the probability of winning in the second high base state is higher than in the case of the first high base state, and may be higher than in the case of the second high base state. , The lottery may be won with a higher probability in the case of the first high base state. Moreover, any combination of these combinations may be adopted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the hit staging process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that when an opening command is input, an opening effect corresponding to the type of hit is performed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that when a round command is input, a round effect corresponding to the type of hit is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that when an ending command is input, an ending effect corresponding to the type of hit is performed. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the jackpot effect during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying a special number of times (1001 times in this embodiment) in the sub-low probability game number counter. The sub-low probability game count counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts "1" from the value of the sub-low-stochastic game count counter each time a game end command is input when "0" is not set in the sub-low-stochastic game count counter.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag. The sub-base state flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a flag that can specify whether to control the low base state, the first high base state, or the second high base state. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the first high-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to be the first high-base state in the sub-base state flag. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the second high-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to be the second high-base state in the sub-base state flag.

Here, a specific example of the transition of the gaming state accompanying the hit will be described with reference to FIG.
First, referring to FIG. 5A, after the end of the type 1 big hit game, a small hit is made based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. The first specific example which did not do is described.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot lottery is won in the low base state or the high base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01, the jackpot lottery is performed between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T02. The special game won in is executed. As a result, one kind of big hit game is given. Then, the type 1 big hit game starts after the special game won in the big hit lottery ends, the type 1 big hit game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T04, and then the first high base state is controlled.

Subsequently, after the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, the small hit lottery is won in the high base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T06, and the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Zf. From the timing indicated by T06 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T07, the special game in which the small hit lottery is won is executed. As a result, a small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is given. Then, the small hit game starts after the special game won in the small hit lottery ends, and the small hit game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T08. In this case, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the type 2 big hit game is not given after the small hit game is completed, and further, it is not controlled to the first high base state. It is controlled to a low base state.

Next, referring to FIG. 5 (b), after the end of the type 2 big hit game, a small hit is made based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. A second specific example that was not done will be described. Regarding the second specific example, the same matters as those of the first specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the small hit lottery is won in the low base state or the high base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01, the small hit lottery is performed between the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T02. The special game that won the winning lottery is executed. As a result, a small hit game is given. Then, the small hit game starts after the special game won in the big hit lottery ends, and the small hit game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T03. In this case, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the two kinds of big hit games are given after the small hit game is completed. Then, the type 2 big hit game starts after the small hit game ends, the type 2 big hit game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T04, and then the first high base state is controlled.

In such a case, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T06, a small hit is obtained based on the symbols Zb to Zf in the high base state, and the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the first specific example. Similarly to, after the end of the small hit game, it is controlled to the low base state.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a first wins the small hit lottery in the second special game in the high base state after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za to Zf, and then the small hit lottery. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the small hit game, the low base state is controlled after the end of the small hit game.

Next, referring to FIG. 5 (c), after the end of the type 1 big hit game, a small hit is made based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. A third specific example that was not done will be described. Regarding the third specific example, the same matters as those of the first specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5C, after the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, the game is controlled to the low base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T05. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T06, in the low base state, the small hit lottery is won, the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the small hit. After the hit game is over, it is controlled to a low base state.

Finally, referring to FIG. 5 (d), after the end of the two-kind big hit game, a small hit is made based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. A fourth specific example that was not done will be described. Regarding the fourth specific example, the same matters as those of the third specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5D, after the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, the game is controlled to the low base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T05. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T06, in the low base state, the small hit lottery is won, the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the small hit. After the hit game is over, it is controlled to a low base state.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a first wins the small hit lottery in the second special game in the low base state after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za to Zf, and then the small hit lottery. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the small hit game, the low base state is controlled after the end of the small hit game.

Here, the fluctuation pattern and the determination condition for determining the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, there are a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns in the fluctuation pattern of the present embodiment, and the fluctuation pattern is selected depending on whether or not it is a hit. Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP21 to HP24, HP41 to HP43, and HP61 are defined as hit fluctuation patterns. Fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP31 are defined as out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, and fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP04, HP32 to HP34, and HP51 are defined as out-of-range fluctuation patterns, respectively.

As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03, HP11, and HP21 to HP24 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined in a low base state. Fluctuation patterns HP04, HP31 to HP34, HP41 to HP43, HP51, HP61 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined in a high base state. In the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZG, the missed variation pattern is determined, but the hit variation pattern may be determined.

The fluctuation time corresponds to each fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation time can be specified from the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03 are outlier fluctuation patterns that can be determined in a low base state. The fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01. The fluctuation pattern HP03 is a fluctuation pattern that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02. The fluctuation pattern HP04 is a fluctuation pattern that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03. As described above, there are a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times.

The variation patterns HP11 and HP21 are variation patterns in which a reach is formed (during execution of a special game) and a first super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR1”) effect is executed in the effect game. The variation patterns HP31 and HP41 are variation patterns in which a reach is formed (during execution of a special game) and a second super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed in the effect game.

The fluctuation patterns HP22 to HP24, HP42, HP43, and HP61 are jackpot fluctuation patterns in which a reach is not formed in the production game (during the execution of the special game) and the jackpot is a jackpot. The fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34 and HP51 are jackpot fluctuation patterns in which the reach is not formed (during the execution of the special game) in the staging game.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables for determining variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 40b. That is, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of fluctuation pattern determination tables. In the present embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern determination table corresponds to a predetermined determination condition. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination table is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern, but it may be a data group for determining the fluctuation pattern, not a data structure as a table.

The plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables include variation pattern determination tables Ta01, Ta02, Ta11, Ta21 to Ta23, and Ta31. Any one of the plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables is referred to, and the variation pattern is determined based on the referenced variation pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, the reference variation pattern determination table is determined based on the game state in which the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won, the type of hit, and the number of times the special game is executed.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination tables Ta01 and Ta02 are tables referred to in the low base state, and the variation pattern determination tables Ta11, Ta21 to Ta23, Ta31 are tables referred to in the high base state.

Specifically, the variation pattern determination table Ta01 is a table that determines the variation pattern HP21 as the hit variation pattern, the variation pattern HP11 as the outlier reach variation pattern, and the variation patterns HP01 and HP02 as the outlier variation patterns. The variation pattern determination table Ta01 is a table that is referred to when the current gaming state is the low base state.

The variation pattern determination table Ta02 is a table for determining any of the variation patterns HP22 to HP24 as the hit variation pattern and the variation pattern HP03 as the outlier variation pattern. In particular, the variation pattern determination table Ta02 shows the variation pattern HP22 when the hit variation pattern is a big hit based on the symbol Za or the small hit based on the symbol Zb, and the variation pattern HP23 when the hit variation pattern is a small hit based on the symbols Zc to Zf. Is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern HP24 in the case of a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF. The variation pattern determination table Ta02 is a table that is referred to when the current game state is the low base state, and is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed. At that time, it is a table referred to in a special game a predetermined number of times (4 times in this embodiment). In particular, the fluctuation patterns HP03 and HP22 to HP24 are fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time is constant and the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed, when the first high base state is controlled to the low base state, a predetermined number of special games are executed in a fixed fluctuation time.

The variation pattern determination table Ta11 is a table that determines the variation pattern HP41 as the hit variation pattern, the variation pattern HP31 as the outlier reach variation pattern, and the variation pattern HP04 as the outlier variation pattern. The variation pattern determination table Ta11 is a table referred to when the current gaming state is the first high base state.

The variation pattern determination table Ta21 is a table for determining the variation pattern HP42 as the hit variation pattern of the second special game and the variation pattern HP32 as the outlier variation pattern of the second special game. The variation pattern determination table Ta21 is a table for determining the variation pattern HP61 as the hit variation pattern of the first special game and the variation pattern HP51 as the outlier variation pattern of the first special game. The variation pattern determination table Ta21 is a table referred to when the current gaming state is the first high base state. In particular, the variation pattern determination table Ta21 includes the first second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc, and the second second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd. , The table referred to in the third second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZE, Ze.

The variation pattern determination table Ta22 is a table for determining the variation pattern HP42 as the hit variation pattern of the second special game and the variation pattern HP33 as the outlier variation pattern of the second special game. The variation pattern determination table Ta22 is a table for determining the variation pattern HP61 as the hit variation pattern of the first special game and the variation pattern HP51 as the outlier variation pattern of the first special game. The variation pattern determination table Ta22 is a table referred to when the current gaming state is the first high base state. In particular, the variation pattern determination table Ta22 is a special game before the second special game after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZD, Zd, and the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZE, ZF, Ze, Zf. It is a table referred to in the special game before the second special game of the third time later.

The variation pattern determination table Ta23 is a table capable of determining the variation pattern HP42 as the hit variation pattern of the second special game and the variation pattern HP34 as the outlier variation pattern of the second special game. The variation pattern determination table Ta23 is a table for determining the variation pattern HP61 as the hit variation pattern of the first special game and the variation pattern HP51 as the outlier variation pattern of the first special game. The variation pattern determination table Ta23 is a table referred to when the current gaming state is the first high base state. In particular, the variation pattern determination table Ta23 is a table referred to in the third special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf.

The variation pattern determination table Ta31 is a table for determining the variation pattern HP43 as the hit variation pattern of the second special game, the variation pattern HP61 as the hit variation pattern of the first special game, and the variation pattern HP04 as the out-of-order variation pattern. The variation pattern determination table Ta31 is a table referred to when the current gaming state is the second high base state.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern determination tables Ta01, Ta02, Ta11, Ta21 to Ta23, and Ta31 are tables for determining the deviation variation pattern when a small hit is made based on the symbol ZG.

Further, in the present embodiment, the determination probabilities for determining the out-of-reach variation pattern are determined in the plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables. Specifically, the variation pattern determination table Ta01 is a table in which 23/241 is set as the determination probability for determining the out-of-reach variation pattern when the first special game is executed. The variation pattern determination table Ta11 is a table in which 10/241 is set as the determination probability for determining the out-of-reach variation pattern when the second special game is executed. Other than these, the off-reach fluctuation pattern is not determined.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a triggers the start of the ending time to play a game state when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won, the type of hit, and the special passage area 36 during the small hit game. Is specified whether or not it has passed, and the specified item is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, when the hit type is a big hit based on the symbols ZC to ZF and Zc to Zf, the main control CPU 40a sets the information corresponding to the hit type in the fluctuation count counter. The fluctuation number counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the big hit game. Further, as will be described in detail later, the fluctuation count counter is also a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled to the low base state.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a sets "1" in the fluctuation count counter when the type of hit is a big hit based on the symbols ZC and Zc. When the type of hit is a big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd, the main control CPU 40a sets "2" in the fluctuation count counter. When the type of hit is a big hit based on the symbols ZE, ZF, Ze, Zf, the main control CPU 40a sets "3" to the fluctuation number counter.

Then, when the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "1" or more when the special game is started in the high base state, the main control CPU 40a immediately before the specific item stored in the main control RAM 40c. Identify the type of jackpot. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a selects the fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to based on the type of the jackpot immediately before the identification and the value set in the fluctuation count counter, and determines the fluctuation pattern.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a is a fluctuation pattern determination table when the type of the jackpot immediately before is a jackpot based on the symbols ZC to ZE and Zc to Zf and the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "1". The fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to Ta21. When the type of the jackpot immediately before the main control CPU 40a is a jackpot based on the symbols ZC to ZF and Zc to Zf and the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "2" or more, refer to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21. And determine the fluctuation pattern. When the type of the jackpot immediately before is the jackpot based on the symbols ZF and Zf and the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "1", the main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta23 and determines the fluctuation pattern. decide.

Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the value of the fluctuation count counter by "1" when the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "1" or more when the second special game is started in the high base state. do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a starts the first special game in the high base state and the value set in the fluctuation number counter is "1" or more, and when the special game is started in the high base state. When the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "0", the value of the fluctuation count counter is not subtracted. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the end of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the start of the special game. You may.

In the present embodiment, when the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "0" when the special game is started in the first high base state, the main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11. Determine the variation pattern. In the present embodiment, in the second high base state, the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta31.

Further, when the type of hit is a big hit based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the main control CPU 40a is predetermined to be controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game and then to the low base state. Information indicating the number of times (4 times in this embodiment) is set in the fluctuation number counter.

Then, when the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "1" or more when the special game is started in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta02 and determines the fluctuation pattern. Then, the value of the fluctuation count counter is subtracted by "1". On the other hand, when the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "0" when the special game is started in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta01 and determines the fluctuation pattern. ..

Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the value of the fluctuation count counter by "1" when the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "1" or more when the special game is started in the low base state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a does not subtract the value of the fluctuation count counter when the value set in the fluctuation count counter is "0" when the special game is started in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the end of the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from various counters at the start of the special game. You may.

As described above, when the type of hit is a big hit based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game, and then to the low base state. , The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta02 will be referred to in the special game a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the low base state.

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

As shown in FIG. 7, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into four types of effect modes MA to MD.
The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the base is low, and the effect modes MB to MD are the effect modes when the base is high. In particular, in the present embodiment, the staging modes MB and MC are the staging modes when the first high base state is set, and the staging mode MD is the staging mode when the second high base state is set.

In the present embodiment, in the effect mode MB, when the number of times the second special game is executed is 1000 times, and the total number of times the first special game is executed and the number of times the second special game is executed is 1000 times. This is an effect mode in which it is possible to definitively specify that the end condition of the first high base state is satisfied when the condition is reached. On the other hand, in the effect mode MC, when the number of times the second special game is executed is 1000 times, and when the total number of times the first special game is executed and the number of times the second special game is executed is 1000 times. It is an effect mode in which it is not possible to specify that the end condition of the first high base state is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 8, when it is controlled to the low base state, it is controlled to the effect mode MA. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the first high base state, it is controlled to either the effect mode MB or MC. When it is controlled to the second high base state, it is controlled to the effect mode MD.

Regardless of whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, if the big hit is based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, the effect mode is performed after the big hit game is completed. Move to MB. Regardless of whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, if the big hit is based on the symbols ZC to ZF and Zc to Zf, after the big hit game is completed. Shift to production mode MC. In particular, in the case of a big hit based on the symbols ZC to ZE and Zc to Ze, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after shifting to the effect mode MC, the process shifts to the effect mode MB.

When the high base state is controlled, the end condition of the high base state is satisfied, and when the low base state is controlled, the mode shifts to the effect mode MA. In particular, in the case of a big hit based on the symbols ZF and Zf, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after shifting to the effect mode MC, the game is controlled to the low base state and the process mode is set to MA.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, it is controlled to the effect mode MA. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbol ZG, it is continuously controlled to the effect mode in which the player stays.

Next, the control related to the effect mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the power is turned on and the low base state is determined based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay. When the sub-control CPU 41a is determined to be in the first high base state based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a when the power is turned on, the information indicating the effect mode corresponding to the control information among the effect modes MB and MC. Is set to the effect mode flag. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the second high base state is set based on the control information from the main control CPU 40a when the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MD.

The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the game state and the type of hit when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won, triggered by the input of the ending command, and sets the information indicating the effect mode in the effect mode flag. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay.

In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a is specified to be a big hit based on the symbol ZG, the effect mode flag is set with information indicating the effect mode MA. In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a is specified to be a big hit based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb, the effect mode flag is set with information indicating the effect mode MB.

In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a is specified to be a big hit based on the symbols ZC to ZF and Zc to Zf, the effect mode flag is set with information indicating the effect mode MC, and the information corresponding to the type of hit is input. Set to the effect mode control counter. The effect mode control counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the second special game that can stay in the effect mode MC. In the present embodiment, as the information corresponding to the type of hit, "1" is specified when it is specified to be a big hit based on the symbols ZC and Zc, and "1" is specified when it is specified to be a big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd. When "2" is specified as a big hit based on the symbols ZE, ZF, Ze, Zf, "3" is adopted respectively.

When the value set in the effect mode control counter is "1" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game end command after the game start command capable of specifying the start of the second special game is input. Taking this as an opportunity, the value set in the effect mode control counter is subtracted by "1". On the other hand, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the value set in the effect mode control counter is "1" or more, the game end command is issued after the game start command capable of specifying the start of the first special game is input. When the input is made, the value set in the effect mode control counter is not subtracted. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not subtract the value set in the effect mode control counter even when the value set in the effect mode control counter is “0”.

Then, when the value set in the subtracted effect mode control counter changes from "1" to "0", the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of the jackpot immediately before. When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that it is a big hit based on the symbols ZC to ZE and Zc to Ze, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MB. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the jackpot is based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode MC after the end of the jackpot game based on the type of the jackpot, and then from the effect mode MC to the effect mode at the timing when the first to third second special games are completed. There are cases where it is controlled to MB, and there are cases where it is controlled from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MA at the timing when the third special game is completed. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the first high base state with the upper limit of 1000 special games after the end of the big hit game, it controls to the effect mode MC after the end of the big hit game, and then 1 to 3 At the timing when the second special game is completed, the effect mode MC is controlled to the effect mode MB.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode MC after the end of the big hit game when the big hit is based on the symbols ZC and Zc, and then produces the effect at the timing when the execution of the first second special game is completed. Control from mode MC to staging mode MB. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode MC after the end of the jackpot game when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZD and Zd, and then from the effect mode MC at the timing when the execution of the second special game is completed. Control to production mode MB. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode MC after the end of the jackpot game when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZE, Ze, and then from the effect mode MC at the timing when the execution of the third special game is completed. Control to production mode MB. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode MC after the end of the jackpot game when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZF and Zf, and then from the effect mode MC at the timing when the execution of the third special game is completed. Control to the production mode MA.

When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag after the end of the small hit game. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode MA after the end of the small hit game when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf.

When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbol ZG, the sub-control CPU 41a does not update the effect mode flag after the end of the small hit game, and switches to the effect mode in which the player stayed. Continue to control. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information indicating the effect mode MA, triggered by the input of the low base state command in the high base state.

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

Here, the gaming state, the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern, and the effect mode will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the type of the variation pattern determination table referred to according to the number of times the special game is executed and the controlled effect mode differ depending on the type of hit.

Specifically, after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb will be described.
After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb is completed, in the 1st to 1000th special games, the first high base state is controlled, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11 is referred to, and the effect mode MB is controlled. Then, when the 1000th special game is completed after the jackpot game is completed, the game is controlled to a low base state and is controlled to the effect mode MA.

In the 1001st special game after the end of the big hit game, the effect mode MA is controlled in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta01 is referred to. Then, when the 1001st special game is completed after the jackpot game is completed, the game is controlled to the second high base state and is controlled to the effect mode MD.

In the 1002 to 2001 special games after the end of the big hit game, the effect mode MD is controlled in the second high base state, and the variation pattern determination table Ta31 is referred to. Then, when the 2001th special game is completed after the jackpot game is completed, the game is controlled to a low base state and is controlled to the effect mode MA. In the special game from the 2002nd time onward after the end of the big hit game, the effect mode MA is controlled in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta31 is referred to.

Next, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc is completed, it will be described. The same matters as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb will be omitted.
In the special games up to the first second special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc, the variation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to in the first high base state and controlled by the effect mode MC.

To give a specific example, if the 1st to 3rd special games are the 1st special game and the 4th special game is the 2nd special game after the end of the jackpot game, the 1st to 4th special games are given. In the game, the variation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and controlled by the effect mode MC. Further, when the first special game is the second special game after the end of the big hit game, the variation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to in the first special game and is controlled by the effect mode MC.

Then, when the first second special game is completed after the jackpot game is completed, the effect mode MB is controlled. After the end of the jackpot game, after the end of the first second special game, until the 1000th special game, the effect mode MB is controlled in the first high base state, and the variation pattern determination table Ta11 is referred to. ..

Next, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd is completed, it will be described. The same matters as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc will not be described.
In the special games up to the first second special game after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and Zd, the variation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to in the first high base state and controlled by the effect mode MC. After the end of the jackpot game, after the end of the first second special game, in the special games up to the second second special game, in the first high base state, it is controlled by the effect mode MC, and the fluctuation pattern is determined. Table Ta21 is referenced.

To give a specific example, if the 1st to 3rd special games are the 1st special game and the 4th and 5th special games are the 2nd special games after the big hit game is over, the 1st to 4th special games are played. In the special game of, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to and controlled by the effect mode MC. In the fifth special game, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and controlled by the effect mode MC. Further, when the first and second special games are the second special games after the end of the big hit game, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to in the first special game and controlled by the effect mode MC.

In the second special game, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and controlled by the effect mode MC. Then, when the second special game after the end of the big hit game ends, the control mode MB is controlled. After the end of the big hit game, after the end of the second special game, until the 1000th special game, the effect mode MB is controlled in the first high base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11 is referred to. ..

Next, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZE and Ze is completed, it will be described. The same items as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd will not be described.
In the special games up to the second special game after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZE and Ze, the variation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to and controlled by the effect mode MC in the first high base state. In the special games up to the third and second special games after the end of the jackpot game and the end of the second second special game, the fluctuation pattern is determined by being controlled by the effect mode MC in the first high base state. Table Ta21 is referenced.

To give a specific example, if the 1st to 3rd special games are the 1st special game and the 4th to 6th special games are the 2nd special games after the big hit game is over, the 1st to 5th special games are played. In the special game of, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to and controlled by the effect mode MC. In the sixth special game, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and controlled by the effect mode MC. Further, when the 1st to 3rd special games are the 2nd special games after the end of the big hit game, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to in the 1st and 2nd special games and controlled by the effect mode MC. .. In the third special game, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta21 is referred to and controlled by the effect mode MC.

Then, when the third special game after the end of the big hit game ends, the control mode MB is controlled. After the end of the big hit game, after the end of the third special game, until the 1000th special game, the effect mode MB is controlled in the first high base state, and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta11 is referred to. ..

Next, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed, it will be described. The same matters as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZE and Ze will be omitted.
After the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is finished, after the second special game is finished, in the special games up to the third special game, the effect mode MC is controlled in the first high base state. The fluctuation pattern determination table Ta23 is referred to.

Then, when the third special game after the end of the big hit game is completed, the game is controlled to the low base state and is controlled to the effect mode MA. After the end of the big hit game, after the end of the third special game, until the 1000th special game, the effect mode MA is controlled in the low base state, and the variation pattern determination table Ta01 is referred to.

Next, after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol ZG will be described. The same matters as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb will be omitted.
In the 1st to 1001st special games after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZG, the game is controlled to the low base state, controlled to the effect mode MA, and the variation pattern determination table Ta01 is referred to.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbol ZG, after the small hit game is completed, the game state is controlled, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the effect mode is set. Control will continue from the special game that won the small hit lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to ZF, it is controlled to the low base state after the end of the small hit game, and the effect mode MA is set. It is controlled and the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta01 is referred to in the first and subsequent special games.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the number of times the special game is executed until it is controlled to the second high base state is continuously counted. Become. That is, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, the 1001st special game ends not after the end of the small hit game but after the end of the big hit game immediately before the small hit game. When this is done, it is controlled to the second high base state.

In the present embodiment, the effect that can be performed by the effect display device 27 includes a small hit effect. The small hit effect is an effect executed in the small hit game. The small hit effect differs depending on the type of small hit and whether the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the small hit game.

As the small hit effect, a small hit notification effect, a round interval effect, a puncture effect, and a continuous effect can be executed. The small hit notification effect is an effect that can identify that the small hit game has been given, and in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, from the start of the opening time to the end of one round game. It is a production to be executed. The round interval effect is an effect that can be executed at the ending time of the small hit game when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and is given after the end of the small hit game. It can be said that it is a feasible production between the round game of the two kinds of big hit games. The punk effect is an effect that can be executed at the ending time of the small hit game when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and is 2 after the end of the small hit game. It can be said that it is a production that can identify that the seed jackpot game is not given. The continuous effect is an effect executed in the small hit game based on the symbol ZG. The continuous production is a production in which the production mode of the production executed in the special game in which the small hit lottery is won is continuously executed, and it can be said that the production in which the small hit game is given cannot be specified.

Here, the small hit effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The small hit effect control process is a process called at predetermined intervals.
The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of winning in the special game in which the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won, based on the symbol command, triggered by the input of the opening command. When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the small hit notification effect as the small hit effect. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the small hit is based on the symbol ZG, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the small hit notification effect as the small hit effect, and continuously produces a continuous effect in which it cannot be specified that the small hit game is given. The effect display device 27 is controlled so as to be executed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of winning in the special game in which the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won, based on the symbol command, triggered by the input of the ending command. When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that it is a small hit based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a special passage command has been input. When it is determined that the special passage command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the round interval effect as the small hit effect. When it is determined that the special passage command has not been input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the punk effect as the small hit effect. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the small hit is based on the symbol ZG, the sub-control CPU 41a is to continue to execute the continuous effect as the small hit effect both when the special passage command is input and when it is not input. The effect display device 27 is controlled.

In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the special passage command has not been input before the input of the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the punk effect as a small hit effect, but the special pass during the execution of the punk effect. When the command is input, the effect display device 27 is controlled so as to end the execution of the punk effect and execute the round interval effect.

Here, an effect mode of the small hit effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10A, when the small hit lottery is won in the second special game at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the small hit based on the symbols Zb to Zf is determined as the type of the small hit, the first 2 During the special game, the hit variation effect based on the hit variation pattern is executed.

Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the second special game ends, and the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is given. In this case, the small hit notification effect is executed from the start of the opening time at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 to the end of one round game at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. Then, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in one round game triggered by the input of the ending command, the round interval effect (“I” in the figure) is produced from the start to the end of the ending time. "Direction") is executed. Then, when the two-kind big hit game starts at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the big hit effect is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in one round game, a punk effect (in the figure) from the start to the end of the ending time. Then, "punk") is executed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the small hit game ends, and the execution of the next special game is started.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the small hit lottery is won in the first special game at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 and the small hit based on the symbol ZG is determined as the type of the small hit, the first 1 During the special game, a normal fluctuation effect based on an out-of-order fluctuation pattern is executed.

Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the first special game ends, and the small hit game based on the symbol ZG is given. In this case, from the start of the opening time at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12 to the lapse of the ending time at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, a continuous effect in which it is not possible to specify that the small hit game has been granted is performed. Will be executed. Then, when the small hit game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 and the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the execution of the next special game is started.

As described above, the effect display device 27 has a small effect mode different from that when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game and when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game. Perform a hit effect. Further, the effect display device 27 executes the small hit effect in the same effect mode when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. On the other hand, the effect display device 27 passes the special passage area 36 when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbol ZG and in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. The small hit effect is executed in a different effect mode from that when the is not passed.

In the present embodiment, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes a right-handed notification effect. The right-handed notification effect is an effect of notifying that the game ball flows down to the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21.

The right-handed notification effect is an effect that is executed with different effect contents (modes) depending on the game state and the type of hit at the time of winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery. Specifically, the production content of the right-handed notification effect includes the first to fourth production contents. The first effect content is an effect content having a larger display size and a stronger notification intensity than the second effect content. The second effect content is an effect content having a larger display size and a stronger notification intensity than the third effect content. The third effect content is an effect content having a larger display size and a stronger notification intensity than the fourth effect content.

The first effect content is the effect content executed during the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. The second effect content is the effect content executed during the jackpot game when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za in the low base state. The third effect content is the effect content executed during the jackpot game when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF in the high base state. The fourth effect content is the effect content executed during the small hit game based on the symbol ZG.

Here, the right-handed notification effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The right-handed notification effect control process is a process called at predetermined intervals.
The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of winning in the special game in which the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won, based on the symbol command, triggered by the input of the opening command. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the gaming state when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the right-handed notification effect based on the specified matter, and in the big hit game or the small hit game, the effect display device 27 is to execute the right-handed notification effect with the determined effect content. To control.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that it is a small hit based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first effect content as the effect content of the right-handed notification effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the jackpot lottery in the low base state and identifies that it is a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second effect content as the effect content of the right-handed notification effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a wins the big hit lottery in the high base state and identifies that it is a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the third effect content as the effect content of the right-handed notification effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that it is a small hit based on the symbol ZG, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the fourth effect content as the effect content of the right-handed notification effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes a mode suggestion effect. The mode suggestion effect is an effect that suggests whether to shift from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB. The mode suggestion effect is an effect in which the characters play against each other and the victory or defeat as a result of the match is derived.

In the mode suggestion effect, the degree of expectation to shift to the effect mode MB differs depending on the effect content, for example, the type of the character to be played against, and when the second effect content is used, the effect mode MB is set to the effect mode MB more than when the first effect content is used. It is a production that raises expectations for the transition.

Further, the mode suggestion effect is an effect that makes it possible to specify that the character shifts to the effect mode MB by deriving the victory effect content after executing the effect content in which the characters play against each other. On the other hand, it is possible to specify that the mode suggestion effect does not shift to the effect mode MB but continues to stay in the effect mode MC because the continuous effect content is derived after the mode suggestion effect is executed with the effect content in which the character competes. It is a production. The mode suggestion effect is an effect that makes it possible to specify the transition to the effect mode MA by deriving the defeat effect content after executing the effect with the effect content in which the characters play against each other.

Here, the mode suggestion effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The mode suggestion effect control process is a process called at predetermined intervals.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the mode suggestion effect when the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation pattern HP32 to HP34, triggered by the input of the game start command, and the mode is set to the determined effect content. The effect display device 27 is controlled so as to execute the suggestion effect. The fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the second special game is executed, and stay in the effect mode MC when any of the fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34 is determined.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second effect content with a higher probability when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is the fluctuation pattern HP32 than when the fluctuation patterns are HP33 and HP34. The variation pattern HP 32 is a variation pattern determined when shifting from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB after the end of the special game. On the other hand, the variation pattern HP 33 is a variation pattern determined when staying in the effect mode MC without shifting from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB after the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern HP34 is a variation pattern determined when the transition from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MA is performed after the end of the special game. Therefore, the mode suggestion effect is an effect with a higher expectation of shifting from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB when the mode suggestion effect is executed with the second effect content than when the mode suggestion effect is executed with the first effect content. That is, it can be said that the mode suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the transition from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the winning effect content when the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation pattern HP32, and determines the continuation effect content when the variation pattern HP33 is the variation pattern HP34. At that time, the content of the defeat production is decided. Therefore, it becomes possible to specify that the mode suggestion effect shifts from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB by being executed by the winning effect content, and continuously staying in the effect mode MC by being executed by the continuous effect content. It becomes possible to specify that the effect mode MC is changed to the effect mode MA by executing the defeat effect content. That is, it can be said that the mode suggestion effect is an effect of notifying the effect mode when the execution of the special game is completed after suggesting that the effect mode MC is changed to the effect mode MB. As described above, when the effect display device 27 is controlled by the effect mode MC, the effect display device 27 executes a suggestion effect suggesting control to the effect mode MB for each second special game.

The sub-control CPU 41a identifies that the player is staying in the effect mode MC based on the value set in the effect mode flag, and suggests a mode when the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation pattern HP51. The effect display device 27 is controlled so that the effect is not executed and the effect is continuously executed from the time when the execution of the previous special game is completed. As the effect in the present embodiment, the sliding door effect in which the sliding doors are closed and the character image is not displayed is executed.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies that it is staying in the effect mode MC based on the value set in the effect mode flag, and the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the variation pattern HP61, The effect display device 27 is controlled so that the mode suggestion effect is not executed and the rush effect that can be specified to enter the big hit game is executed.

The fluctuation pattern HP51 is a fluctuation pattern determined when the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not won in the first special game, and is a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34. The fluctuation pattern HP61 is a fluctuation pattern determined when a big hit lottery is won in the first special game, and is a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than the fluctuation patterns HP32 to HP34. Therefore, when the first special game is executed, the mode suggestion is not executed in a shorter fluctuation time than when the second special game is executed, and an effect as to whether or not a big hit is executed is executed. Will be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect that can be performed by the effect display device 27 includes a result notification effect. The result notification effect is an effect of notifying the result of the jackpot game being granted.

The result notification effect is an effect executed when the first high base state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed, but the first high base state is controlled to the low base state. In particular, the result notification effect is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of special games. Specifically, the result notification effect can be executed from the special game in which the control of the first high base state ends to the special game executed after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state. It is a production.

The result notification effect includes a first result notification effect and a second result notification effect, and one of them is executed. The first result notification effect is an effect of notifying that the jackpot game has been granted. The second result notification effect is an effect of notifying the result of the number of big hits in a predetermined period (so-called "ream villa period") and the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 31. As described above, the second result notification effect is an effect of notifying a more detailed result than the first result notification effect.

Here, the result counting process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The result counting process is a process called every predetermined cycle.
The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of hit based on the symbol command, triggered by the input of the opening command. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the jackpot is based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, and Za to Zf, the sub-control CPU 41a increases the jackpot count counter for counting the number of jackpots by "1". The sub-control CPU 41a increases the large prize counter for counting the number of game balls entered into the large prize opening 31 by "1", triggered by the input of the large prize command. The sub-control CPU 41a sub-controls the value set in the jackpot count counter and the value set in the jackpot counter when it is determined that the sub-control CPU 41a is controlled to the low base state based on the input of the low base state command. It is stored in the RAM 41c, and the jackpot count counter and the jackpot winning counter are initialized. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a becomes a big hit in the period in which the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won in the low base state and the big hit game is finally controlled from the high base state to the low base state. The number of times the game is played and the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 can be counted and specified.

Next, the result notification effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The result notification effect control process is a process called at predetermined intervals.
The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the game state when the previous big hit lottery or small hit lottery is won when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is the fluctuation pattern HP34, triggered by the input of the game start command. .. The variation pattern HP34 is a variation pattern determined in the third special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information indicating the gaming state when the previous big hit lottery or small hit lottery is won, based on the value set in the sub-base state flag. Then, based on the information, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the game state when the big hit lottery is won and the big hit based on the symbol ZF is determined, or the small hit lottery is won and the small hit based on the symbol Zf is determined. The game state at the time of being played will be specified.

When the sub-control CPU 41a is specified to be in the low base state or the second high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first result notification effect as the effect content of the result notification effect, and stores the information indicating the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is specified to be in the first high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second result notification effect as the effect content of the result notification effect, and stores the information indicating the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Then, when the predetermined time elapses from the start of the execution of the special game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the result notification effect with the effect content corresponding to the determination result. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first result notification effect, it notifies that the big hit game has been given. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the second result notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the number of times of big hits based on the value set in the big hit number counter, and is set in the big prize counter. Based on the value, the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 will be notified.

As described above, in the effect display device 27, the game state when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won is the low base state or the second high base state, and after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, 3 In the second special game of the second time, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the first result notification effect is executed. That is, when the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is given as the first jackpot game, the control is performed from the first high base state to the low base state in the third second special game after the end of the jackpot game. Before it is played, it will be notified that the jackpot game has been granted.

On the other hand, in the effect display device 27, the game state when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won is the second high base state, and the third special game after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. In, the second result notification effect is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed. That is, when the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is given as the jackpot game in the consecutive villas, the effect display device 27 is the first high in the third second special game after the end of the jackpot game. Before being controlled from the base state to the low base state, the notification regarding the number of big hits and the notification regarding the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 are performed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a wins the immediately preceding big hit lottery or small hit lottery when the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is the fluctuation patterns HP03, HP22 to HP24, triggered by the input of the game start command. Identify the game state at that time. The variation patterns HP03, HP22 to HP24 are specially set a predetermined number of times (4 times in this embodiment) after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed and controlled from the first high base state to the low base state. It is a fluctuation pattern determined in the game. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a wins the game state when the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot based on the symbol ZF is determined based on the value set in the sub-base state flag, or the small hit lottery. The game state when the small hit based on the symbol Zf is determined is specified.

When the sub-control CPU 41a is specified to be in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the first result notification effect as the effect content of the result notification effect, and stores the information indicating the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is specified to be in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second result notification effect as the effect content of the result notification effect, and stores the information indicating the determination result in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the result notification effect with the effect content corresponding to the determined result until the execution of the special game is started and ended.
As described above, the effect display device 27 has a low base state when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won, and is low from the first high base state after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. When controlled to the base state, the first result notification effect is executed in a predetermined number of special games to be executed thereafter. That is, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is given as the first big hit game, the big hit game is given after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state after the end of the big hit game. It will inform you of that.

On the other hand, the effect display device 27 has a high base state when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won, and after the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed, the first high base state to the low base state. When controlled to, the second result notification effect is executed in a predetermined number of special games to be executed thereafter. That is, when the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is given as the jackpot game in the consecutive villas, the effect display device 27 is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state after the jackpot game is completed. After that, the number of big hits is notified and the number of game balls entered into the big winning opening 31 is notified.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the result notification effect is executed in the third second special game after the end of the big hit game, the result notification effect is continuously executed even after the special game ends. .. That is, the result notification effect is executed over a plurality of special games including a special game in which the control of the first high base state ends and a special game after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state. It is a possible production.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the third high base state is controlled from the first high base state to the low base state without executing the third special game after the end of the big hit game, the control of the first high base state is performed. In the special game in which is completed, the result notification effect is not executed, and the result notification effect is executed after being controlled to the low base state. That is, the result notification effect is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of special games including the special game after being controlled from the first high base state to the low base state.

Here, an effect mode of the mode suggestion effect and the result notification effect will be described with reference to FIG.
First, with reference to FIG. 11A, a specific example will be described in the case where a big hit based on the symbol ZF or a small hit based on the symbol Zf is obtained in the low base state.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the first high base state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T21. In this case, it is controlled by the effect mode MC. Then, when the second special game is executed as the first special game after the end of the big hit game, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP33 is determined as the outlier variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta22, the mode suggestion effect is executed with the continuous effect content based on the variation pattern HP33.

Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22, when the second special game is executed as the second special game after the end of the big hit game, the variation pattern determination table Ta22 is referred to and the variation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP33 is determined as the outlier variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta22, the mode suggestion effect is executed with the continuous effect content based on the variation pattern HP33.

Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T23, when the second special game is executed as the third special game after the end of the big hit game, the variation pattern determination table Ta23 is referred to and the variation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP34 is determined as the out-of-range variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta23, the mode suggestion effect is executed with the defeat effect content based on the variation pattern HP34.

Further, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24, in the third special game, when a predetermined time elapses, the first result notification effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP34. Then, when the execution of the third special game is completed after the jackpot game is completed, the first high base state is controlled to the low base state, and the effect mode MC is controlled to the effect mode MA.

Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25, the fluctuation pattern determination table Ta02 is referred to when the first special game is executed after the first high base state is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game. The fluctuation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP03 is determined as the out-of-range variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta02, the first result notification effect is executed based on the variation pattern HP03.

Then, at the timings indicated by the reference numerals T26, T27, and T28, the fluctuation pattern is determined when the second to fourth special games are executed after the first high base state is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game. The table Ta02 is referred to and the variation pattern is determined. When the variation pattern HP03 is determined as the out-of-range variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta02, the first result notification effect is executed based on the variation pattern HP03.

In this way, after the end of the jackpot game, a predetermined time has elapsed in the third second special game, and the time is controlled to the low base state until the execution of the fourth special game is completed. Therefore, the first result notification effect is continuously executed. That is, after the end of the big hit game, the first result notification effect is continuously executed over a plurality of special games, and the multiple special games include the special game in the first high base state and the special game in the first high base state. Includes special games in low base conditions.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11 (b), a specific example in the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZF or a small hit based on the symbol Zf in the high base state will be described. The same matters as the above-mentioned specific examples will be omitted, and different matters will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11B, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24, in the third second special game, when a predetermined time elapses, the second result notification effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP34. To. The second result is when the first to fourth special games are executed after the first high base state is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game at the timings indicated by the reference numerals T25, T26, T27, and T28. The notification effect is executed.

In this way, after the end of the jackpot game, a predetermined time has elapsed in the third second special game, and the time is controlled to the low base state until the execution of the fourth special game is completed. Then, the second result notification effect is continuously executed. That is, after the end of the big hit game, the second result notification effect is continuously executed over a plurality of special games, and the multiple special games include the special game in the first high base state and the special game in the first high base state. Includes special games in low base conditions.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11 (c), a specific example in the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZF or a small hit based on the symbol Zf will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11C, it varies when the third special game is executed after the first high base state is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T27. Based on the pattern determination table Ta02, any of the variation patterns HP22 to HP24 is determined as the hit variation pattern. Then, based on any of the fluctuation patterns HP22 to HP24, the first result notification effect is not executed, and the hit rush effect that rushes into the hit game is executed.

In this way, after the end of the jackpot game, a predetermined time has elapsed in the third special game, and the time is controlled to the low base state until the execution of the second special game is completed. Therefore, the result notification effect is continuously executed, but the result notification effect is not executed in the winning special game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11 (d), a specific example in the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZF or a small hit based on the symbol Zf will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11D, when the first special game is executed as the first to third special games after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF, Zf at the timings indicated by the symbols T31, T32, and T33. In addition, the variation pattern HP51 is determined as the out-of-range variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination table Ta22. Then, based on the fluctuation pattern HP51, the fusuma effect is executed without executing the mode suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is the specific jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is the first special jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZE is the second special jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZF is the predetermined jackpot and the third jackpot. Each corresponds to a special jackpot. In the present embodiment, the small hit based on the symbol Zc corresponds to the specific small hit and the first small hit, and the small hit based on the symbol Zf corresponds to the predetermined small hit and the second small hit, respectively.

In the present embodiment, 1000 times, which is the upper limit number of times in the first high base state, corresponds to the first number of times, and 3 times and 8 times, which is the upper limit number of times in the first high base state, correspond to the second number of times. In the present embodiment, 3 times, which is the second upper limit execution number of the first high base state, is the first specified number of times, and 8 times, which is the total upper limit execution number of the first high base state, is the second specified number of times. The second upper limit execution number and the total upper limit execution number of 1000 times in the high base state correspond to the third specified number of times and the predetermined number of times, respectively.

In the present embodiment, the first high base state corresponds to the first gaming state and the specific gaming state, and the low base state corresponds to the second gaming state. In the present embodiment, the effect mode MA corresponds to the third effect mode and the normal effect mode, the effect mode MB corresponds to the second effect mode, and the effect mode MC corresponds to the first effect mode. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game ends, the timing at which the execution of the first second special game ends or the timing at which the execution of the second second special game ends becomes the first timing, and the third second special game. The timing at which the execution of the game ends corresponds to the second timing, respectively. In the present embodiment, once or twice correspond to the first specific number of times, and three times correspond to the second specific number of times. In the present embodiment, the small hit effect corresponds to the specific effect.

The effect of this embodiment will be described.
(1) Conventionally (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-124321), a game ball launched in response to a player's operation enters a special entrance and passes through a special passage area to perform a big hit game. Was granted, and it was attempted to provide the player with a playability that allows the player to pay attention to the game ball that the player intentionally fired. However, it has been desired to improve the interest in the game by improving the playability. Therefore, focusing on the problems existing in the conventional technique, it was configured as follows. The jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zf. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf after the big hit game based on the symbol ZA is given, the control of the high base state is performed after the end of the small hit game. Is not continued and is controlled to a low base state. Therefore, after the big hit game based on the symbol ZA is given, the player intentionally launches the game ball in order to continue the control of the high base state after the end of the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. , It is possible to provide a playability that allows the player to actively participate in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) In particular, for example, even when a small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is given after the big hit game based on the symbol ZA is given, the player intentionally launches the game ball. It is also possible not to let the game ball pass through the special passage area 36 without stopping. However, in such a case, after the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is finished, the control of the high base state is finished by controlling to the low base state, and the player intentionally plays the game ball. It is possible to suppress the stopping of the firing of.

(3) After the big hit game based on the symbol ZA is given, when the small hit lottery is won in both the low base state and the high base state and the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the symbols Zb to When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on Zf, it is controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the player can continue to control the high base state after the end of the small hit game that is given by winning the small hit lottery without paying attention to the game state when the small hit lottery is won. It is possible to provide a game property that allows a game ball to be intentionally fired and actively participated in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) The jackpot game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbols Zf. After the big hit game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is given, the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is further given, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, the game ball is not passed. After the end of the small hit game, the control of the high base state is not continued and is controlled to the low base state. Therefore, even if the big hit game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is given and then the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is given, the control of the high base state is controlled after the end of the small hit game. It is possible to provide a game property that allows a player to intentionally launch a game ball and actively participate in the game in order to continue. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) In particular, for example, even when a big hit game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is given and then a small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is given, the player intentionally gives the game ball. It is also possible not to let the game ball pass through the special passage area 36 without stopping the firing. However, in such a case, after the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is finished, the control of the high base state is finished by controlling to the low base state, and the player intentionally plays the game ball. It is possible to suppress the stopping of the firing of.

(6) When a small hit lottery is won in both the low base state and the high base state and the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Zf after the big hit game based on the symbols Zb to Ze is given. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on Zb to Zf, the low base state is controlled after the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the player can continue to control the high base state after the end of the small hit game that is given by winning the small hit lottery without paying attention to the game state when the small hit lottery is won. It is possible to provide a game property that allows a game ball to be intentionally fired and actively participated in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) Even when the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is given after the big hit game based on the symbol Zf is given, the control of the high base state is continued after the end of the small hit game. , It is possible to provide a game property in which a player intentionally launches a game ball and actively participates in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(8) After the big hit game based on the symbol Zf is given, when the small hit lottery is won in both the low base state and the high base state and the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Zf, the symbols Zb to When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on Zf, it is controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the player can continue to control the high base state after the end of the small hit game that is given by winning the small hit lottery without paying attention to the game state when the small hit lottery is won. It is possible to provide a game property that allows a game ball to be intentionally fired and actively participated in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(9) When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, and when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf. A small hit effect with a different effect mode is executed. Therefore, from the execution of the small hit effect, it becomes possible for the player to identify that the game ball did not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, and the effect is produced by executing the effect according to the progress of the game. The effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(10) In the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36, even if the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Ze, the small hit is based on the symbol Zf. Even if this happens, the small hit effect is executed in the same effect mode. As a result, it is difficult to pay attention to whether the type of the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Ze or the small hit based on the symbol Zf from the effect mode of the small hit effect to be executed, and the game progresses. By executing the corresponding effect, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(11) When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf, it is different from the case where the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbol ZG. A small hit effect is executed in the effect mode. Therefore, from the effect mode of the small hit effect to be executed, the small hit is based on whether the small hit is based on the symbol ZG or the small hit is based on the symbols Zb to Zf that are easily executed in the high base state. By executing the effect, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(12) Conventionally (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-033827), when the ball entry rate is controlled to be improved after the end of the big hit game, whether it is the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game. Regardless of the number of executions of the symbol variation game executed after the end of the big hit game, the non-entry rate was controlled to be improved. However, it has been desired to improve the interest in the game by improving the playability. Therefore, focusing on the problems existing in the conventional technology, it was configured as follows. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed, the control is controlled to the first high base state, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the control of the first high base state is terminated. The predetermined end conditions are that the second special game is executed three times after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, and the execution of the first special game after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. It is established when the total number of executions of the number of times and the number of executions of the second special game is eight. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed, the number of executions of the second special game is three, and the total number of executions of the first special game and the second special game is executed. It is possible to pay attention to both the fact that the number of times is 7 times, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(13) After the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is completed, the control is controlled to the first high base state, and when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the control of the high base state is terminated. The predetermined end conditions are the number of times the second special game is executed 1000 times after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, and the number of times the first special game is executed and the second after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA. It is established when the total number of executions of the special game and the number of executions reaches 1000. Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, either the number of times the second special game is executed and the total number of times the first special game is executed and the number of times the second special game is executed are the same 1000 times. At the same time, it is possible to pay attention to whether the jackpot is based on the symbol ZA or the jackpot based on the symbols ZF and Zf. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(14) In the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZA, the special game executed from the end of the big hit game to the time when the predetermined end condition is satisfied, as compared with the case of the big hit based on the symbols ZF and Zf. It is a big hit that has a large number of executions and is advantageous for a predetermined end condition. A big hit based on the symbols ZA and Zf is more disadvantageous than a big hit based on the symbol ZA, but it is executed from the end of the big hit game until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. By distinguishing one or both of each special game as the number of times the special game is executed, it is possible to raise awareness of the continuation of the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(15) The 8 times is larger than the 3 times by the number of times that the execution of the first special game can be held or more or the number of times that the execution of the second special game can be held or more. Therefore, for example, the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won in the state where the execution of the first special game is suspended in the low base state, and the first high base state is controlled after the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed. When the control for the high base state changes, the execution frequency of the second special game changes. In this way, even in a situation where the control for the high base state changes, the total number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game when a big hit is made based on the symbols ZF and Zf. When the number of executions is 8 times, which is 4 times or more larger than 3 times, the predetermined end condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game property in which a predetermined end condition is satisfied in an appropriate situation in consideration of the upper limit number of times when the execution of the special game can be suspended, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(16) The special game is executed according to the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. The low base state is a gaming state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 than in the high base state, or the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29. Therefore, for example, the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is won in the state where the execution of the first special game is suspended in the low base state, and the first high base state is controlled after the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed. At that time, it is more likely that the first special game will be executed before the second special game is executed. In this way, even in a situation where the control for the high base state changes, the number of executions of the second special game is three times after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, and the first special game. It is possible to pay attention to both the number of times of execution of the game and the total number of times of execution of the second special game being eight times, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(17) Conventionally (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-135700), the effect mode is controlled according to the gaming state, and the effect corresponding to the controlled effect mode (mainly the display effect of the background image) is executed. It had been. However, it has been desired to improve the interest in the game by further enhancing the staging effect. Therefore, focusing on the problems existing in the conventional technique, it was configured as follows. When the jackpot lottery is won, it is controlled by the effect mode MC after the end of the jackpot game, and then controlled from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB at the timing when the execution of the first and second special games is completed. In some cases, the effect mode MC may be controlled to the effect mode MB at the timing when the execution of the third special game ends. Therefore, when the player is controlled by the effect mode MC after the jackpot game is completed, the timing of being controlled from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(18) The effect mode MC and the effect mode MB are effect modes controlled in the first high base state. Therefore, when the game is controlled by the effect mode MC after the jackpot game is completed, the timing of controlling from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB may be different even when the control is performed in the first high base state. It is possible to pay attention to the timing controlled from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(19) The timing controlled from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB is the timing at which the execution of the first to third second special games ends. Therefore, when the effect mode MC is controlled after the jackpot game is completed, the number of special games to be executed can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(20) Based on the type of jackpot, it is controlled by the effect mode MC after the end of the jackpot game, and then controlled from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB at the timing when the execution of the first and second special games is completed. In some cases, the effect mode MC may be controlled to the effect mode MB at the timing when the execution of the third special game is completed. Further, the effect mode MC may be controlled to the effect mode MA at the timing when the execution of the third special game is completed. Therefore, when the game is controlled by the effect mode MC after the end of the jackpot game, the type of jackpot to be determined and whether the effect mode MC is controlled to the effect mode MB or the effect mode MA is determined by the effect mode MC. It is possible to pay attention to the timing controlled by the staging mode MB, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(21) After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and Zc is completed, the effect mode MC is controlled, and then the effect mode MC is controlled to the effect mode MB at the timing when the execution of the first second special game is completed. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd is completed, the effect mode MC is controlled, and then the effect mode MC is controlled to the effect mode MB at the timing when the execution of the second special game is completed. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZE and Ze is completed, the effect mode MC is controlled, and then the effect mode MC is controlled to the effect mode MB at the timing when the execution of the third second special game is completed. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed, the effect mode MC is controlled, and then the effect mode MC is controlled to the effect mode MA at the timing when the execution of the third special game is completed. Therefore, when the jackpot game is controlled by the effect mode MC after the end of the jackpot game, the type of the jackpot and whether the effect mode MC is controlled to the effect mode MB or the effect mode MA is controlled from the effect mode MC to the effect mode. It is possible to pay attention to the timing controlled by the MB, and to improve the interest in the game.

(22) After the end of the big hit game, is it controlled by the effect mode MC, and then is controlled by the effect mode MB at the timing when it is controlled by the effect mode MB and at the timing when the execution of the third second special game is completed? It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the production mode MA is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(23) When the first high base state is controlled up to 1000 special games after the end of the big hit game, the effect mode MB is controlled at the timing when the execution of the first and second special games is completed. In some cases, the effect mode MB may be controlled at the timing when the execution of the third special game is completed. Therefore, even when the first high base state is controlled with the upper limit of 1000 special games in the same way after the end of the big hit game, when the effect mode MC is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the effect is produced. It is possible to pay attention to the timing controlled from the mode MC to the staging mode MB, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(24) When controlled by the effect mode MC, a suggestion effect suggesting control to the effect mode MB is executed for each special game. Therefore, when the game is controlled by the effect mode MC after the jackpot game is completed, it is possible to provide an opportunity to predict the timing of control from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB from the suggested effect executed. It is possible to improve the interest.

(25) Depending on whether the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is the low base state or the first high base state, the result notification effect executed after the big hit game based on the symbols ZF and Zf is completed. The type is different. Therefore, it is possible to execute a kind of result notification effect according to whether the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is the low base state or the first high base state, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be planned.

(26) When the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is the first high base state, a more detailed result notification effect is executed than when the game state is the low base state. For this reason, the result of the fact that the big hit game was given in more detail when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery was won in the first high base state than when the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery was won in the low base state. Can be notified, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(27) The result notification effect can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games, and the result notification effect can be executed regardless of the time until the execution of one special game is completed. It is possible to enhance the effect of the production and improve the interest in the game.

(28) The result notification effect can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games including the special game in the first high base state and the special game in the low base state. Therefore, even when the first high base state is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game, the result notification effect can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games, and the effect of the effect is achieved. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(29) When the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, and further controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state, the number is equal to or more than the upper limit of each hold. The result notification effect can be executed in a predetermined number of special games. Therefore, it is possible to execute the result notification effect when the special game already held when controlled from the first high base state to the low base state is executed, and the result notification effect can be executed from the first high base state to the low base state. It is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the game is controlled, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(30) In a predetermined number of special games, a fluctuation pattern is determined based on a specific determination condition. This specific determination condition is a determination condition in which a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the predetermined determination condition in the low base state is easily determined. Therefore, when the special game already held when controlled from the first high base state to the low base state is executed, the possibility of executing the special game a predetermined number of times in a short fluctuation time increases. Then, by executing the result notification effect during the execution of the special game of the predetermined number of times, it is possible to notify the result of the jackpot game being granted in the special game of the predetermined number of times having a short fluctuation time. , It is possible to improve the interest in games.

(31) If a hit occurs in a predetermined number of special games, the result notification effect is not executed. Therefore, even after the control from the first high base state to the low base state, when the hit is further reached, the execution of the result notification effect regarding the grant of the big hit game so far is terminated. Next, it is possible to execute the effect for the hit, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(32) The right-handed notification effect is an effect executed with different effect contents depending on the game state and the type of hit at the time of winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery. For this reason, it is possible to execute a right-handed notification effect according to the game state and the type of hit at the time of winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery, and it is easy for the player to identify the situation regarding the launch of the game ball. It can be provided, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(33) The right-handed notification effect is a big hit when the effect content executed during the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf becomes a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za in the low base state. The notification intensity is stronger than the effect content executed during the game. Therefore, the game ball is inserted into the large winning opening 31 during the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf so that the two kinds of big hit games are given after the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is completed. It becomes easier to identify, and it is possible to provide a situation in which the player can easily identify the launch of the game ball, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(34) In the right-handed notification effect, when a big hit is based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za in the low base state, the effect content executed during the big hit game is the symbol ZA, ZC in the high base state. When a big hit is based on ZF, the notification intensity is stronger than the effect content executed during the big hit game. Therefore, in the case of a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za in the low base state, it is necessary to change the firing of the game ball, and the game ball is entered into the big winning opening 31 during the big hit game. It becomes easy to specify what to do, it is possible to provide a situation in which the player can easily specify the launch of the game ball, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(35) The right-handed notification effect is executed during the small hit game based on the symbol ZG when the big hit is based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF in the high base state. The notification intensity is stronger than the production content to be performed. Therefore, during the small hit game based on the symbol ZG, it is difficult to identify that the small hit is based on the symbol ZG. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZF, Za in the high base state, it is necessary to continue firing the game ball, and it is easy for the player to identify the situation regarding the launch of the game ball. It can be provided, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, when the small hit game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is given after the end of all kinds of hit games, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game. In addition, it was controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game, but it is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery and the type of the big hit, when the small hit game is given after the end of the big hit game, the special passage area 36 is the game ball in the small hit game. When is not passed, the control of the game state is continued after the end of the small hit game. In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those in the first embodiment already described will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

A specific hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, there are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as a game result of the first special game. Of these 100 types of jackpot symbols, one type of jackpot symbol is classified into symbol ZA, and 99 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB. There are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as a game result of the second special game. Of the 100 types of jackpot symbols, 11 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za, and 89 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zb. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the type of one-type jackpot in the first special game, and two types of jackpots as the type of one-type jackpot in the second special game.

In the present embodiment, there are 100 types of small hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as a game result of the first special game. The 100 types of small hit symbols are classified into symbol ZC. There are 100 types of small hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as a game result of the second special game. Of the 100 types of small hit symbols, 11 types of small hit symbols are classified into symbol Zc, and 89 types of small hit symbols are classified into symbol Zd. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is one type of small hit as the type of small hit in the first special game, and there are two types of small hit as the type of small hit in the second special game.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, the maximum number of round games is set to three times. As the jackpot game based on the symbols Zb and Zd, eight times are set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, four times are set as the upper limit number of round games. In the present embodiment, for the type 2 big hit game, the upper limit number of round games is set assuming that the small hit game is adopted as the first round game. For all jackpot games, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time for round games.

For each type of jackpot, control conditions for the first high base state, which are controlled after the end of the jackpot game, are defined. There are a plurality of types of control conditions as the control conditions of the first high base state, and when at least one of the plurality of types of control conditions is satisfied, the control is performed from the first high base state to the low base state.

The control condition of the first high base state includes the second upper limit number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game (indicated as "special figure 2" in the figure). The control condition of the first high base state is the total upper limit number of executions of the special game (first special game and second special game) executed after the end of the jackpot game (indicated as "special figure total" in the figure). be. The control condition of the first high base state includes the upper limit number of second small hits (indicated as "special figure 2 small hits" in the figure) in which the small hit lottery is won in the second special game after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the control condition of the first high base state does not have the upper limit number of first small hits won in the small hit lottery in the first special game after the end of the big hit game.

Specifically, for the big hit based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc, 1000 times as the second upper limit execution number, 1000 times as the total upper limit execution number, and 1 time as the second small hit upper limit number are set respectively. For the big hits based on the symbols ZF and Zf, the second upper limit execution number is set to 3 times, the total upper limit execution number is set to 8 times, and the second small hit upper limit number is set to 1 time. For big hits based on symbol ZB, when the base is low at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the second upper limit execution number is 1 time, the total upper limit execution number is 6 times, and the second small hit upper limit number is 1 time. It has been decided. For jackpots based on symbol ZB, when the jackpot lottery is in a high base state at the time of winning, the second upper limit execution number is 7 times, the total upper limit execution number is 11 times, and the second small hit upper limit number is 7 times. It has been decided. For the big hits based on the symbols Zb and Zd, 7 times are set as the second upper limit execution number, 11 times as the total upper limit execution number, and 7 times as the second small hit upper limit number. For the big hit based on the symbol ZC, 0 times is set as the second upper limit execution number, 0 times is set as the total upper limit execution number, and 0 times is set as the second small hit upper limit number of times. That is, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZG is completed, the first high base state is not controlled, but the low base state is controlled.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the symbol ZA, Za, Zc is set to once as the upper limit number of second small hits. Therefore, after the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc is completed, the game is controlled to a high base state and the small hit lottery is won in the second special game. If it does not pass, it is controlled to a low base state. That is, even if the high base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc, if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, the small hit game ends. It will be controlled to a low base state later. The same can be said when a big hit lottery is won in a low base state and a big hit game based on the symbol ZB is given.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the symbols Zb and Zd are not set to once as the upper limit number of second small hits, but are set to the same number of times as the second upper limit execution number. That is, after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols Zb and Zd, when the second special game of the second upper limit execution number is executed, it is controlled to the low base state regardless of whether or not the small hit lottery is won. The Rukoto. Therefore, after the big hit game based on the symbols Zb and Zd is completed, the game is controlled to a high base state and the small hit lottery is won in the second special game, but the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game. If not, it is continuously controlled to a high base state. That is, it is controlled to the high base state after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols Zb and Zd, and even if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, after the end of the small hit game. It will be continuously controlled to the high base state without being controlled to the low base state. The same can be said when a big hit lottery is won in a high base state and a big hit game based on the symbol ZB is given.

In the present embodiment, the special number of times of executing the special game from the end of the big hit game to being controlled to the second high base state is 600 times, but is not limited to this, for example, any number of times. It may be present and may not be controlled by the second high base state.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the small hit game based on the symbol ZC, the short distribution control is performed in the round game. In the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd, the long distribution control is performed in the round game. Therefore, in the small hit game based on the symbol ZC, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, and it is difficult to give the type 2 big hit game. On the other hand, in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, and it is easy to give the two kinds of big hit games.

Here, the total upper limit time in which the special variable member 32 is controlled to be in the open state in the jackpot game, and the degree of advantage in the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game are compared for each type of jackpot.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbol ZA, which is a type 1 jackpot of the same first special game, with the jackpot based on the symbol ZB, the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot game. From the number of round games, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is a game more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbol ZB. In other words, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbol Za, which is a type 1 jackpot of the same second special game, with the jackpot based on the symbol Zb, the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot game. From the number of round games, the jackpot based on the symbol Za is a game more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbol Zb. In other words, the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbol Zc, which is the two types of jackpots of the same second special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol Zd, the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the round in the jackpot game. From the number of games, the jackpot based on the symbol Zc is a game more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbol Zd. In other words, it can be said that the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd.

Comparing the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc and the jackpot based on the symbols Zb, Zd, from the end condition of the first high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game and the number of round games in the jackpot game. , The jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc is a game more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the symbols Zb, Zd. In other words, the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the symbols Zb, Zd.

Here, a specific example of the transition of the gaming state accompanying the hit will be described with reference to FIG.
First, with reference to FIG. 13A, after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and the special passage area 36 is played in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. The first specific example that did not pass will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the jackpot lottery is won in the low base state or the high base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01 and the jackpot is based on the symbol ZA, the timing indicated by the reference numeral T01 is changed to the reference numeral T02. Until the indicated timing, the special game that won the big hit lottery will be executed. As a result, a big hit game based on the symbol ZA is given. Then, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA starts after the special game won in the jackpot lottery ends, ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T04, and is then controlled to the first high base state.

Subsequently, after the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, the small hit lottery is won in the high base state at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T06, and the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd. From the timing indicated by T06 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T07, the special game in which the small hit lottery is won is executed. As a result, a small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd is given. Then, the small hit game starts after the special game won in the small hit lottery ends, and the small hit game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T08. In this case, if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the type 2 big hit game is not given after the small hit game is completed, and further, it is not controlled to the first high base state. It is controlled to a low base state.

Next, referring to FIG. 13 (b), when the jackpot lottery is won in a low base state and the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is given, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the symbols Zc and Zd are assigned. A second specific example will be described in which the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Regarding the second specific example, the same matters as those of the first specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13B, when the small hit lottery is won in the low base state at the timing indicated by the symbol T01 and the big hit is based on the symbol ZB, the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is given. Even after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, it is controlled in the same manner as in the first specific example. As a result, a big hit based on the symbol ZB is obtained in the low base state, and after the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the small hit lottery is won in the high base state, and when the small hit is based on the symbols Zc, Zd, the symbol Zc, When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on Zd, it is controlled to the low base state after the end of the small hit game.

Next, referring to FIG. 13 (c), when the jackpot lottery is won in a high base state and the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is given, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the symbols Zc and Zd are assigned. A third specific example will be described in which the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Regarding the third specific example, the same matters as those of the second specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13 (c), when the small hit lottery is won in the high base state at the timing indicated by the symbol T01 and the big hit is based on the symbol ZB, the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is given.

At the timing indicated by reference numeral T06, in the high base state, when the small hit lottery is won and the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd, the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd is given. Then, the small hit game starts after the special game won in the small hit lottery ends, and the small hit game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T08. In this case, if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, the type 2 big hit game is not given after the end of the small hit game, but the first high base state is continuously controlled. As a result, a big hit based on the symbol ZB is obtained in the high base state, and after the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the small hit lottery is won in the high base state, and the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Even if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the small hit game, it is continuously controlled to the high base state after the end of the small hit game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13 (d), after the big hit game based on the symbol ZA is completed, the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and the special passage area 36 is used in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. The fourth specific example which did not pass will be described. Regarding the fourth specific example, the same matters as those of the first specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13D, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA is completed, the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, and then the low base state is controlled at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T05. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T06, in the low base state, the small hit lottery is won, the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the small hit. After the hit game is over, it is controlled to a low base state.

Next, referring to FIG. 13 (e), when the jackpot lottery is won in a low base state and the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is given, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the symbols Zc and Zd are assigned. A fifth specific example will be described in which the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Regarding the fifth specific example, the same matters as those of the second specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13 (e), after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, and then the low base state is controlled at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T05. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T06, in the low base state, the small hit lottery is won, the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the small hit. After the hit game is over, it is controlled to a low base state.

Finally, referring to FIG. 13 (f), when the jackpot lottery is won in a high base state and the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is given, after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the symbols Zc and Zd are assigned. A sixth specific example will be described in which the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. Regarding the sixth specific example, the same matters as those of the third specific example will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13 (e), after the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the special game is repeatedly played in the first high base state, and then the low base state is controlled at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T05. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T06, in the low base state, the small hit lottery is won, the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, the small hit. After the hit game is over, it is controlled to a low base state.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a becomes a big hit based on the symbols ZA, Za in each base state, and after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, first becomes a small hit based on the symbols Zc, Zd in the high base state. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, it is controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game.

Further, the main control CPU 40a becomes a big hit based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, and after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, first becomes a small hit based on the symbols Zc and Zd in the high base state, and is special in the small hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the passing area 36, it is controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game.

Further, the main control CPU 40a becomes a small hit based on the symbol Zc in each base state, and after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol Zc, first becomes a small hit based on the symbols Zc and Zd in the high base state, and in the small hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, it is controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a becomes a big hit based on the symbol ZB in the high base state, and after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, first becomes a small hit based on the symbols Zc and Zd in the high base state, and the small hit game In, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, it is continuously controlled to the high base state even after the end of the small hit game.

Further, the main control CPU 40a becomes a small hit based on the symbol Zd in each base state, and after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol Zd, first becomes a small hit based on the symbols Zc and Zd in the high base state, and in the small hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, it is continuously controlled to the high base state even after the end of the small hit game.

The main control CPU 40a controls from the high base state to the low base state after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za to Zd, and then first in the low base state, the small hit based on the symbols Zc, Zd. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, the control is continued to the low base state even after the end of the small hit game.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB corresponds to the predetermined jackpot and the first jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA corresponds to the specific jackpot and the third jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbol Za corresponds to the second jackpot. In the present embodiment, the small hit based on the symbol Zc corresponds to the specific small hit and the first small hit, and the small hit based on the symbol Zd corresponds to the predetermined small hit and the second small hit, respectively.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects.
(36) The jackpot game based on the symbol Zd is more disadvantageous than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA. Then, even when the small hit lottery is first won after the big hit game based on the symbol Zd is given and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. , High base state control continues. For this reason, the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd is in a disadvantageous situation for the player than the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, but after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd, it becomes the small hit based on the symbols Zc and Zd first. In this case, in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd, the control of the high base state can be continued even if the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36. Therefore, it is possible to provide a playability that can raise the awareness of the continuation of the game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(37) When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game based on the predetermined multiple small hit lottery after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol Zd. , It is controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game. Therefore, after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol Zd, the player intentionally launches the game ball in order to continue the control of the high base state after the end of the small hit game, depending on the number of times the small hit lottery is won. It is possible to provide a game property that allows the player to actively participate in the game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(38) When a big hit lottery is won in a low base state and a big hit is based on the symbol ZB, after the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the small hit lottery is first won and the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd. When it becomes a hit and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, it is controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game. Therefore, if a big hit lottery is won in a low base state and a small hit is made based on the symbols Zc and Zd after the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed, a high base is obtained after the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd is completed. In order to continue the control of the state, it is possible to provide a game property in which the player intentionally launches a game ball and actively participates in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(39) On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is won in the high base state and the big hit is based on the symbol ZB, after the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the small hit lottery is first won and the symbols Zc and Zd are selected. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, the small hit is continuously controlled to the high base state after the end of the small hit game. Therefore, even if the big hit is based on the symbol ZB, if the big hit lottery is won in the high base state, the special passage area 36 is used in the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. By continuing the control of the high base state even if the player does not pass through, it is possible to provide the playability that can raise the awareness of the continuation of the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(40) The jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is an advantageous game over the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB. In both the low base state and the high base state, it becomes a big hit based on the symbols ZA, Za, and after the big hit game based on the symbol ZA is given, it becomes a small hit based on the symbols Zc, Zd, and a small hit based on the symbols Zc, Zd. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the game, it is controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game. Therefore, in both the low base state and the high base state, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given and then the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd, after the end of the small hit game. In the above, in order to continue the control of the high base state, it is possible to provide a game property in which the player intentionally launches a game ball and actively participates in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(41) The jackpot game based on the symbol Zc is a game that is more advantageous than the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd. In both the low base state and the high base state, it becomes a small hit based on the symbol Zc, and after the big hit game based on the symbol Zc is given, it becomes a small hit based on the symbols Zc and Zd, and the small hit game based on the symbols Zc and Zd. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, it is controlled to a low base state after the end of the small hit game. Therefore, in both the low base state and the high base state, when the big hit game based on the symbol Zc is given and then the small hit is based on the symbols Zc and Zd, after the end of the small hit game, In order to continue the control of the high base state, it is possible to provide a game property in which the player intentionally launches a game ball and actively participates in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the above embodiment, for the right-handed notification, the effect content having a large display size is adopted as the effect content having a strong notification intensity, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect content having a strong notification intensity may be an effect content in which an image is displayed in a mode having high visibility even if the display size is the same.

-In the above embodiment, the degree of advantage of each jackpot and each jackpot game includes the total upper limit time in which the special variable member 32 is controlled to be in the open state in the jackpot game, and the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game. It may be at least one of them.

-In the first embodiment, for example, at least one of the jackpots based on the symbols ZB, Zb, Zd in the second embodiment may be included.
-In the second embodiment, for example, at least one of the big hits based on the symbols ZC to ZF and the symbols Zc to Zf of the first embodiment may be included, and in that case, the symbols ZC to ZF and the symbols Zc to Zf may be included. After the end of the jackpot game based on the above, various controls such as determination of a variation pattern and control of an effect mode may be performed as in the first embodiment.

-In the above embodiment, as the timing controlled from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MB, the timing at which the execution of the second special game is completed a predetermined number of times is adopted, but the timing is not limited to this. For example, the timing at which the execution of the first special game of a predetermined number of times is completed may be adopted. For example, the timing at which the execution of the special game (the first special game and the second special game) of a predetermined number of times is completed may be adopted. Further, for example, the timing may be not the timing at which the execution of the various special games is completed, but the timing at which the execution of the various special games is started, or the timing during the execution of the various special games.

-In the above embodiment, after the end of the predetermined jackpot game, the mode suggestion effect is executed in the second special game a predetermined number of times, but the mode suggestion effect is not limited to this, and for example, the special game a predetermined number of times (first). The mode suggestion effect may be executed in the special game and the second special game).

-In the above embodiment, for example, the winning fluctuation pattern may be determined in the first special game in which the small hit lottery is won.
-In the above embodiment, each flag and each counter (for example, the main base state flag) related to the game state are initialized when the opening time of the type 2 jackpot game starts, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each flag and each counter related to the game state may be initialized when the ending time of the type 2 big hit game starts. Further, for example, each flag and each counter related to the game state may be initialized when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game before the type 2 big hit game is given.

-In the above embodiment, depending on the type of small hit, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, each flag related to the game state is triggered by the lapse of the ending time of the small hit game. And each counter was initialized, but it is not limited to this. For example, each flag and each counter related to the game state may be initialized when the ending time of the small hit game starts. Further, for example, each flag and each counter related to the game state may be initialized when the execution of the first special game is started after the end of the small hit game. Further, for example, regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, each flag and each counter related to the game state are initialized when the opening time of the small hit game has elapsed. May be done. Further, for example, regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the small hit game, each flag related to the game state and each flag are triggered by the completion of the execution of the special game won in the small hit lottery. The counter may be initialized. That is, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 in the small hit game, it may be controlled to a low base state at least after the end of the small hit game.

-In the above embodiment, "1" is set as the upper limit number of second small hits depending on the type of big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, "2" or more may be set.
-In the above embodiment, the same number of times as the second upper limit execution number (1 time or 8 times in the second embodiment) is adopted as the second upper limit execution number depending on the type of big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, depending on the type of big hit, the number of times smaller than the second upper limit execution number may be adopted as the second upper limit number of times. In this case, there is a possibility that the second small hit upper limit number will be reached before the second upper limit execution number is reached. Further, for example, depending on the type of big hit, the number of times larger than the second upper limit execution number may be adopted as the second upper limit number of times. In this case, there is no possibility that the second small hit upper limit number will be reached before the second upper limit execution number is reached.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the difference between the total upper limit execution number and the second upper limit execution number may be smaller than the hold upper limit number (for example, "4") depending on the type of jackpot.
-In the above embodiment, the control condition of the first high base state is the second upper limit number of executions of the second special game executed after the end of the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the end of the big hit game. There may be a first maximum number of executions of the first special game executed later. That is, the end conditions of the first high base state are when the number of executions of the first special game reaches the first specified number after the end of the jackpot game, and the number of executions of the first special game and the second after the end of the jackpot game. It may be established when the total number of executions including the number of executions of the special game reaches the second specified number of times. More specifically, if it is replaced with the first embodiment, the end condition of the first high base state is when the number of executions of the first special game becomes the first specified number after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf. , It is established when the total number of executions of the first special game execution number and the second special game execution number becomes the second specified number of times. On the other hand, the end conditions of the first high base state are when the number of executions of the first special game reaches the third specified number after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze, and the first special. It is established when the total number of times the game is executed and the number of times the second special game is executed reaches the third specified number of times. Further, it may be replaced with the second embodiment in the same manner.

-In the above embodiment, as a control condition of the first high base state, the second special game executed after the end of the big hit game is performed without the first upper limit number of executions of the first special game executed after the end of the big hit game. There was an upper limit of the number of executions, but it is not limited to this. For example, there may be both a first upper limit execution number of the first special game executed after the end of the jackpot game and a second upper limit execution number of the second special game executed after the end of the jackpot game. That is, the end condition of the first high base state is when the number of executions of the first special game reaches the first specified number after the end of the jackpot game, and the number of executions of the second special game after the end of the jackpot game is the second. It may be established when the specified number of times is reached. If replaced with the first embodiment, the end conditions of the first high base state are when the number of executions of the first special game becomes the first specified number after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZF and Zf, and the second. It is established when the number of times the special game is executed reaches the second specified number of times. On the other hand, the end conditions of the first high base state are when the number of executions of the first special game reaches the third specified number after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZC to ZE, and Za to Ze, and the second special. It is established when the number of times the game is executed reaches the third specified number of times. Further, it may be replaced with the second embodiment in the same manner.

-In the above embodiment, for example, as the control condition of the first high base state, any one or more of the first upper limit execution number, the second upper limit execution number, the total upper limit execution number, and the second small hit upper limit number. Combinations may be adopted.

-In the above embodiment, the short distribution control is performed in the small hit game of the first special game, and the long distribution control is performed in the small hit game of the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the small hit game of the second special game may include a small hit game in which short distribution control is performed and a small hit game in which long distribution control is performed. Further, for example, the small hit game of the first special game may include a small hit game in which short distribution control is performed and a small hit game in which long distribution control is performed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a plurality of types of small hits as the small hits of the first special game. Further, for example, there may be no small hit in the first special game. Specifically, there may be no small hit based on the symbol ZG of the first embodiment and no small hit based on the symbol ZC of the second embodiment.

-In the above embodiment, the small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, even if the big hit lottery is not won when the small hit lottery is not won. Often, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be performed in the same process.

-In the above embodiment, both the first high base state and the second high base state are adopted as the high base state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first high base state and the second high base state are used. Either one may be adopted. Further, for example, a lottery for determining whether to control from a high base state to a low base state may be performed with the execution of a special game as an opportunity.

-In the above embodiment, for example, as a gaming state, a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probabilities of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery are different may be adopted. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state, and is a gaming state in which it is easier to win the jackpot lottery than in the low-probability state. As described above, the main control CPU 40a may be able to control the gaming state into a low-probability state and a high-probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than the low-probability state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the second high base state may be controlled when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the low probability state.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the effect mode MB can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state from the type of the background image, and the effect mode MC is controlled to the high probability state. It may be an unspecified production mode. That is, the effect mode MB is preferably an effect mode that can specify information that is more advantageous to the player than the effect mode MC, and may not be an effect mode that can specify information that is advantageous to the player.

-In the above embodiment, the first high base state is adopted as the first gaming state and the low base state is adopted as the second gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second high base state is adopted as the second gaming state. May be adopted. Further, for example, any combination of the first high base state, the second high base state, and the low base state may be adopted as the first gaming state and the second gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, the first high base state is adopted as the specific gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the low base state may be adopted. Further, for example, a low probability state and a first high base state may be adopted, and for example, a high probability state and a first high base state may be adopted.

-In the above embodiment, for example, based on the winning of the big hit lottery, on condition that the game ball passes through the predetermined game starting area (for example, the gate 33) of the game area 21 after the end of the special game in which the big hit lottery is won. A type 1 jackpot game may be started. Further, for example, even if the small hit game based on the winning of the small hit lottery is started on condition that the game ball passes through the predetermined game start area of the game area 21 after the end of the special game in which the small hit lottery is won. good. Further, for example, after the end of the small hit game, the type 2 big hit game may be started on condition that the game ball passes through the predetermined game start area of the game area 21.

-In the above embodiment, as the jackpot game, both a type 1 jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery and a type 2 jackpot game based on the winning of the bonus lottery are adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, 1. Either a seed jackpot game or a two-kind jackpot game may be adopted. Further, for example, a three-kind big hit game given by the game ball passing through a predetermined area of the game area 21 may be adopted.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of large winning openings may be provided, and one of the plurality of large winning openings may have a special passage area.
-In the above embodiment, the game balls are executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 28 and the second start port 29, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second special game has priority over the first special game. May be executed. Further, for example, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. Further, for example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time.

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

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

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

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(1) In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game after a jackpot in a symbol variation game, a first starting entry slot in which a game ball can enter and a second starting entry slot in which a game ball can enter. An opening / closing member that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start entry port and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start entry port, and a symbol variation game. A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot will be achieved, a symbol variation game executing means for executing a symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and a game state control means for controlling a gaming state. The game state control means is provided with, as the game state, a ball entry rate improved state and a game ball is more difficult to enter into the second start entry port than the ball entry rate improved state, or the second start. It is possible to control the non-entry rate improved state in which the game ball cannot enter the entrance, and the symbol variation game executing means is subject to the condition that the game ball enters the first starting entrance. When the first symbol variation game is executed, the second symbol variation game is executed on the condition that the game ball enters the second start entrance, and the game state control means becomes a predetermined jackpot. , The control of the ball entry rate improvement state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the control of the ball entry rate improvement state is terminated when the predetermined end condition is satisfied, and the predetermined end condition is the case where the predetermined big hit is achieved. , Established when the number of executions of the first symbol variation game reaches the first specified number after the end of the jackpot game and when the number of executions of the second symbol variation game reaches the second specified number after the end of the jackpot game. It is characterized by doing.

(2) The game state control means can control the game state into a low probability state and a high probability state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state, and the first effect mode. The second effect mode is characterized in that it is an effect mode controlled in a low probability state and a ball entry rate improvement state.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, A3 ... distribution actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... special prize sensor, SE4 ... gate sensor, SE5 ... general prize sensor, SE6 ... special Pass sensor, 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit (design variation game execution means), 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit (symbol variation) Game execution means), 27 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 28 ... first start port (first start ball entry port), 29 ... second start port (second start ball entry port), 30 ... normally variable Member (opening / closing means), 31 ... Large winning opening (special entry opening), 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 36 ... Special passing area, 37 ... Normal passing area, 38 ... Distribution member, 40 ... Main control Board, 40a ... Main control CPU (holding means, big hit lottery means, big hit type determining means, small hit lottery means, small hit type determining means, variation pattern determining means, gaming state control means), 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 40d ... RWM clear switch, 41 ... Sub control board, 41a ... Sub control CPU (effect mode control means), 41b ... Sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub control RAM, 60 ... Power supply unit.

Claims (7)

In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game after a jackpot in a symbol variation game
A jackpot lottery method for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot will be achieved in a symbol variation game,
The jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot when the jackpot lottery is won, and
Equipped with a staging mode control means to control the staging mode,
The staging mode controlled by the staging mode control means includes a first staging mode, a second staging mode, and a third staging mode.
When the jackpot lottery is won, the effect mode control means controls the first effect mode after the end of the jackpot game based on the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means, and then the first effect mode control means. The first effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode at the timing, and the first effect mode is controlled after the jackpot game is completed, and then the first effect mode to the second effect mode is controlled at the second timing. The first effect mode may be controlled after the jackpot game is completed, and then the first effect mode may be controlled to the third effect mode at the second timing. Game machine. Equipped with a game state control means to control the game state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first effect mode and the second effect mode are effect modes controlled in a specific gaming state. The first timing is the timing at which the execution of the symbol variation game of the first specific number of times is completed after the end of the jackpot game.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second timing is the timing at which the execution of the symbol variation game of the second specific number of times is completed after the end of the jackpot game. Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production
The effect executing means, when controlled by the effect mode control means to the first effect mode, executes a suggestion effect suggesting control to the second effect mode for each symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3. The types of jackpots determined by the jackpot type determining means include a first special jackpot, a second special jackpot, and a third special jackpot.
The effect mode control means controls the first effect mode after the end of the jackpot game when the first special jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means when the jackpot lottery is won. At the first timing, the first effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode, and when the second special jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the first effect mode is controlled after the jackpot game is completed. After that, at the second timing, the first effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode, and when the third special jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the first effect mode is performed after the jackpot game is completed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first effect mode is controlled to the third effect mode at the second timing. The first starting ball entrance where the game ball can enter,
The second starting ball entrance where the game ball can enter, and
An opening / closing member that can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start entry port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start entry port.
Equipped with a game state control means for controlling the game state,
In the game state control means, as the game state, it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting ball entry port than in the ball entry rate improved state and the ball entry rate improved state, or the second starting ball entry port. It is possible to control the non-entry rate improvement state in which the game ball cannot enter.
The first effect mode and the second effect mode are effect modes controlled when the ball entry rate is improved.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the third effect mode is an effect mode controlled when the non-ball entry rate is improved. The game state control means may control the ball entry rate to an improved state up to a predetermined number of symbol fluctuation games after the end of the big hit game.
When the game state control means controls the game state control means to improve the ball entry rate up to a predetermined number of symbol variation games after the game is completed, the effect mode control means wins the game. After the end of the game, the first effect mode is controlled, and then, at the first timing, the first effect mode is controlled to the second effect mode, and after the jackpot game is completed, the first effect mode is controlled. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the first effect mode may be controlled to the second effect mode at the second timing.

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