JP2022118080A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest.

SOLUTION: A display performance that can be executed by a performance display device includes a specific performance, as a performance that can be executed, targeting a symbol variation game whose execution is reserved. When the specific performance is executed while a small winning game is imparted, the performance display device displays a first image regardless of whether or not there is a symbol variation game that is to be a first big winning among the symbol variation games whose execution is reserved, and then displays a second image depending on whether or not there is a symbol variation game that is to be the first big winning among the symbol variation games whose execution is reserved. Even when the specific performance is completed in a case where execution of the specific performance is determined and the specific performance is executed, execution of a new specific performance is restricted even if new execution of the symbol variation game that is to be the first big winning is reserved, until the symbol variation game targeted for the specific performance is completed.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, are capable of suspending the execution of a symbol variation game, and have an effect for the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. there is something to do.

JP-A-2003-340038

Today, it is desired to improve the entertainment by further devising an effect for a pattern variation game whose execution is suspended.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems can suspend the execution of a symbol variation game, a specific winning game is awarded after the completion of the symbol variation game serving as the special winning, and a special winning game is played after the completion of the symbol variation game serving as the special winning. is provided, a display means capable of executing a display effect for displaying an image is provided, and when the special winning game is provided, the advantage is higher than when the specific winning game is provided The display effect includes a specific effect that can be executed for a pattern variation game whose execution is suspended, and the specific effect is suspended when the specific winning game is awarded. In the case where the specific effect is executed when the specific winning game is awarded, the display means executes according to whether there is a special winning pattern changing game among the currently playing symbol changing games, After the first image is displayed regardless of whether or not there is a symbol variation game to be the special winning among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended, the special winning is among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended. A second image is displayed depending on whether there is a symbol variation game, and when it is decided to execute the specific effect and the specific effect is executed, even if the specific effect ends, the specific effect is not performed. Even if the execution of the special winning symbol variation game is suspended until the target symbol variation game is finished, the new execution of the specific effect is restricted. do.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the improvement of interest can be aimed at.

The front view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. The figure which shows the winning probability of a big-hit lottery, the winning probability of a small-hit lottery, and the probability of a loss. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. (a) and (b) are an area in which the specific symbols related to the first specific symbol variation game are displayed in the effect display device, and an area in which the specific symbols related to the second specific symbol variation game are displayed in the effect display device. , showing. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a prefetch command. The figure which shows the change of possession ball. A timing chart showing an example in which a winning game is generated based on the winning of the second special symbol variation game, and the control related to the execution of the first special symbol variation game is interrupted. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the production|presentation display apparatus when special production|presentation is performed in a jackpot game. (a) And (b) is a figure showing an example of the contents of a display of an effect display device when a specific effect is performed in a small hit game. A timing chart showing an example of a case where a specific performance is executed when a small winning game is awarded and a case where a special performance is executed when a first big winning game is awarded.

An embodiment of a gaming machine will be described below. Up, down, left, right, front (front) and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as gaming machine 10) as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. - 特許庁The outer frame 12 is fixed to installation equipment (so-called island equipment). The middle frame 13 is supported on the opening front side of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13 . The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 . The front frame 14 supports protective glass that covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20 . In the gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加In the gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (amount of rotation) of the shooting handle 16. FIG. That is, the game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball by operating the shooting handle 16 .

The game machine 10 has a decoration lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitter. The gaming machine 10 has a speaker 18 for outputting sound on the front side of the front frame 14 . The speaker 18 performs effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) that output sounds such as human voices, sound effects, and music.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined when viewed from the front. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle 16 to the game area 21. - 特許庁The game board 20 is provided with an anti-return valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. A game ball shot by operating the shooting handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a, passes through the reverse check valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21. - 特許庁Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21 .

The gaming machine 10 has an information display panel 22 . The information display panel 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the first special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The information display panel 22 has a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game" or "special game". Thus, special games include a first special game and a second special game. A special game corresponds to a symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols that can be fixed and displayed in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big winning symbol, a small winning symbol, and a losing symbol. In the special game, the player can recognize the big win when the big win symbols are fixed and stopped. When a small winning symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, the player can recognize the small winning. In the special game, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the winning.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to run the second special game even while the first special game is running, and is configured to be able to run the first special game even while the second special game is running. It is Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel.

Also, in the gaming machine 10, when a big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game to be won, and then a big win game is generated (given). In the game machine 10, when a big win lottery is won (when a big win is won in a big win lottery), a big win game is generated (given) after a special game for a big win is finished. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when a small winning lottery is won, a small winning symbol is fixed and stopped in a special game to be won, and then a small winning game is generated (given). In the game machine 10, when a small winning lottery is won (when a small winning lottery is won in a small winning lottery), a small winning game is generated (given) after a special game for a small winning is finished. In this embodiment, the small hit corresponds to the specific hit, and the small hit game corresponds to the specific hit game.

In the game machine 10, when the jackpot pattern is determined and stopped in the first special game during execution of the second special game, the winning pattern is determined and stopped in the second special game, and the second special game is finished. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is fixed and stopped in the second special game while the first special game is being executed, the winning pattern is fixed and stopped in the first special game, and the first special game ends. do. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the small winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the second special game while the first special game is being executed, the winning pattern is fixed and stopped in the first special game, and the first special game ends. do. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the first special game while the second special game is being executed, the second special game is not ended and the second special game is continued. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the second special game while the first special game is being executed, the first special game is not ended and the execution of the first special game is continued. .

The information display panel 22 has a first special hold display portion 22c. The first special pending display unit 22c indicates the number of first special games (hereinafter referred to as the first special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. Display recognizable. The information display panel 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special pending display unit 22d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game has been suspended because the starting condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the second special pending number). Display recognizable.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally determined and stopped. The normal symbols which can be fixed and stopped and displayed on the normal pattern display part 22e include at least normal winning patterns which are fixed and stopped and displayed in the case of normal winning and normal lost patterns which are fixed and stopped and displayed in the case of normal losing. In the game machine 10, when the normal winning lottery is won, the normal winning pattern is fixed and stopped and displayed in the normal game, and then the normal winning game is generated (given) after the normal winning game is finished. The information display panel 22 also has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display part 22f recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal suspension number). .

In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may be provided with a right-handed display section for informing about the shooting intensity of the game ball. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display section for displaying the number of round games during the jackpot game. These plural display sections do not need to be provided on the same member, and may be provided separately on different members.

The gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 decorated with various decorations substantially in the center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20 . The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. - 特許庁For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 has a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. As shown in FIG. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying a predetermined character or an image simulating a character. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 functions as effect executing means for executing the effect.

The gaming machine 10 has a first start port 26 . The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 26. As shown in FIG. For example, the first starting port 26 is connected to a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside), and the first start sensor SE1 is connected to the ball passage. is arranged. When the gaming ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for starting the first special game can be established, and the payout condition for the prize ball is established. When game balls are detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, three game balls are provided as prize balls. In this embodiment, the first special game can be executed when a game ball enters the first start hole 26 as a trigger.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 27 different from the first starting port 26. - 特許庁The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 27. As shown in FIG. For example, the second starting port 27 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the condition for starting the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. When a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the prize ball payout condition is established, one game ball is given as a prize ball. Thus, in this embodiment, the second special game can be executed when the game ball enters the second starting hole 27 as a trigger. The second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening/closing member. The first variable member 28 has an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 or can be entered, and an open state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 (or enter a ball closed) and operable. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 6). Hereinafter, the opening of the first variable member 28 will be referred to as "the second starting port 27 is opened", and the closing of the first variable member 28 will be referred to as "the second starting port 27 is closed". ” may be indicated. In this way, the game machine 10 has a starting opening into which game balls can enter. In the gaming machine 10, there are a first starter opening and a second starter opening having an opening/closing member.

In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start hole 26 and the condition for starting the first special game is established, a big win lottery is performed, but a small win lottery is not performed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second starting port 27 and the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied, a big win lottery is performed, and when the big win lottery is not won, A raffle will be held. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, a small winning lottery may be performed when a game ball enters at least the second start hole out of the first start hole and the second start hole.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a first big winning port 29 . The first big prize winning opening 29 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 29. As shown in FIG. For example, a ball passage for guiding a entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the first big winning hole 29, and a first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, 15 game balls are provided as prize balls. The first big prize winning port 29 has a second variable member 30 . The second variable member 30 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the first big winning hole 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big winning hole 29. is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 6). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the first big winning hole 29 is permitted. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, entry of the game ball into the first big winning hole 29 is not allowed. Hereinafter, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, it is indicated as "the first big prize winning port 29 is opened", and when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, it is indicated as "the first big prize winning port 29 is closed". It may indicate that

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a second big winning port 31. - 特許庁The second big winning opening 31 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 31. As shown in FIG. For example, a ball passage for guiding a entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the second big winning hole 31, and a second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, 15 game balls are provided as prize balls. The second big winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32 . The third variable member 32 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second large prize winning port 31 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second large prize winning port 31. is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 6). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the second big winning hole 31 is permitted. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is not permitted. Hereinafter, the open state of the third variable member 32 is indicated as "the second large prize winning port 31 is opened", and the closed state of the third variable member 32 is indicated as "the second large prize winning port 31 is closed". It may indicate that

The gaming machine 10 has a gate 33 . The gate 33 is positioned to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gate 33 always has a gate opening that is open so that game balls can be entered. A gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the condition for starting the normal game can be established.

The gaming machine 10 includes a first general prize winning port 34 and a second general prize winning port 35 . The first general prize winning opening 34 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The second general prize winning opening 35 is located in the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The first general prize winning port 34 and the second general prize winning port 35 are always open so that game balls can be entered. The gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball entering the first general winning hole 34, and a second general sensor SE6 that detects a game ball entering the second general winning hole 35. and a general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the first general prize winning port 34 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the first general sensor SE6 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the first general sensor SE6 and the payout condition for prize balls is satisfied, four game balls are awarded as prize balls. When the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the second general sensor SE7 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, four game balls are awarded as prize balls. The general winning openings 34 and 35 are also called normal winning openings.

The gaming machine 10 has an out port 36. - 特許庁In this embodiment, the ball did not enter the first starting hole 26, the second starting hole 27, the first big winning hole 29, the second big winning hole 31, the first general winning hole 34, or the second general winning hole 35. The game ball is discharged to the outside from the out port 36 (discharged to the outside from the game board 20). The game machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

The gaming machine 10 includes a passage member 37 and a passage member 38. - 特許庁The passage member 37 and the passage member 38 are positioned below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . A second starting port 27 is positioned in the passage member 37 . The first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 is a member forming the upper surface of the passage member 37 . The passage member 37 is provided with the second big winning opening 31 . The third variable member 32 of the second big prize opening 31 is a member that constitutes the upper surface of the passage member 37 . In the game area 21, the passage member 38 is arranged such that the distance between the lower surface of the passage member 38 and the upper surface of the passage member 37 is longer than the diameter of the game ball. In the play area 21 , a flow passage 39 is formed by the passage member 37 and the passage member 38 . In the downstream passage 39 , the second starting port 27 is located upstream of the second big winning port 31 . In the downflow passage 39 , all game balls that have not entered the second starting hole 27 are guided to the second big winning hole 31 . When a game ball enters from the most upstream ball entrance 39a of the flow passage 39 and does not enter either the second starting opening 27 or the second big winning opening 31, the ball enters from the ball entrance 39a. The played game ball is discharged from the discharge port 39b at the most downstream portion of the flow-down passage 39. As shown in FIG.

The passage member 38 has a plurality of first protrusions 38 a at a portion of the lower surface of the passage member 38 that forms the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 and the flow-down passage 39 . When a game ball flowing down (passing through) the downflow passage 39 collides with the first protrusion 38a, the downflow speed (passing speed) of the game ball is reduced. That is, the first projecting portion 38 a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 . In addition, the passage member 38 has a plurality of second projections 38b at the lower surface of the passage member 38 where the flow-down passage 39 is formed with the third variable member 32 of the second big winning opening 31 . When the game ball flowing down the downflow passage 39 collides with the second protrusion 38b, the downflow speed of the game ball is reduced. That is, the second projecting portion 38b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 32 of the second big winning hole 31. As shown in FIG.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows will be described.
The gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of paths as paths along which the game balls flow down in the game area 21 according to the shooting intensity of the game balls. The route along which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 passing through the left side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) and reaching the out port 36, and a first route R1 passing through the right side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) and reaching the out port 36. There is a second route R2 leading to . The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 horizontally when the game board 20 is viewed from the front is referred to as a left area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is indicated as right region R2a. The route that flows down the left region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route that flows down the right region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

By operating the shooting handle 16 to adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball, the player separates the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a, and the first start port 26, the second start port 27, the first A game ball can enter the big winning hole 29, the second big winning hole 31, the gate 33, the first general winning hole 34 and the second general winning hole 35.例文帳に追加Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch strength to be weaker (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left region R1a, and the first starting port 26 and the first general winning port Possibility of entering 34. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch intensity to a stronger value (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right region R2a, and the second starting port 27, the first big winning port 29, There is a possibility that the ball enters the second big prize winning port 31 , the gate 33 and the second general prize winning port 35 . Therefore, on the first route R1 there are the first starting port 26 and the first general prize winning port 34, and on the second route R2 there are the second starting port 27, the first big prize winning port 29 and the second big prize winning. It can be said that there is an opening 31 , a gate 33 and a second general winning opening 35 .

In this embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first route R1, compared to the case of flowing down on the second route R2, the second starting port 27, the first big winning port 29, and the second big winning port 31, the gate 33, and the possibility of entering the second general prize-winning hole 35 are low. In the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the second route R2, it is more likely to enter the first start hole 26 or the first general winning hole 34 than when it flows down the first route R1. is low. In the following description, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the first route R1 may be referred to as "left-handed hitting". Also, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the second route R2 may be referred to as "right hitting".

The gate 33 is arranged upstream of the second starting port 27, the first big winning port 29, the second big winning port 31 and the second general winning port 35 in the right region R2a. The first big winning hole 29 is arranged upstream of the second starting hole 27, the second big winning hole 31 and the second general winning hole 35 in the right region R2a. The second starting opening 27 is arranged upstream of the second big winning opening 31 in the right region R2a.

Next, the game state of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery performed as an internal lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot is higher than in the low-probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)". On the other hand, the low-probability state is a so-called "non-probability change state (non-probability change state)".

As shown in FIG. 3, in the gaming machine 10, the probability of winning a big win lottery triggered by the entry of a ball into the first starting hole 26 and the probability of winning a big win lottery triggered by the entry of a ball into the second starting hole 27 are as follows. The winning probability is the same winning probability (“1/300”) when both are in a low probability state. Similarly, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery triggered by the ball entering the first starting port 26 and the winning probability of the big winning lottery triggered by the ball entering the second starting port 27 are both high. In the state, the winning probability is the same (“10/300”). In the gaming machine 10, the probability of a small win (probability of winning a small win lottery) does not differ depending on whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the small winning lottery is not performed when the ball enters the first start hole 26. - 特許庁Then, in the gaming machine 10, the probability of a small hit triggered by the ball entering the second start hole 27 is "289/300". In this way, the probability of a small hit triggered by a ball entering the second starting hole in the non-variable probability state is a small win triggered by a ball entering the second starting hole in the variable probability state. Identical to probability.

In addition, when the game ball enters the first start hole 26 in the non-variable state, a big win lottery is performed with a winning probability of "1/300", and a small win lottery is not performed. The probability of losing is "299/300". In addition, when the game ball enters the first start port 26 in the variable probability state, a big win lottery is performed with a winning probability of "10/300", and a small win lottery is not performed, so that the game ball is lost. The probability of becoming is "290/300". On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting port 27 in the non-variable state, a big hit lottery is performed with a winning probability of "1/300", and a small winning probability is held with a winning probability of "289/300". Since a winning lottery is performed, the probability of losing is "10/300". In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port 27 in the variable probability state, a jackpot lottery is performed with a winning probability of ``10/300'' and a small winning with a winning probability of ``289/300''. Since a lottery is conducted, the probability of losing is "1/300". As described above, when a game ball enters the second starting hole 27, the probability that the second special game will win a small hit is the second It is higher than the probability that the special game will be a big hit.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-variation shortening state and a variation shortening state as game states in which at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game has different variation times. The variation shortening state is a gaming state in which the variation time of at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or likely to be shorter) than in the non-variation shortening state. Note that "at least the variation time of the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened)" does not necessarily mean that the variation time of the second special game is always short, but that the variation time of the second special game is shortened. It may be longer in some cases or longer, and the intention is to shorten the average time of the variation time of the second special game. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the variation time of both the first special game and the second special game is shortened (or easily shortened) when in the variation shortening state as compared to when it is in the non-variation shortening state. . In addition, when it is in the variable reduction state, it is sometimes said that the variable reduction function is in operation. Also, when in the non-variation reduction state, it is sometimes said that the variation reduction function is not operating (or when it is not operating).

In the gaming machine 10, the variation time of the second special game when controlled in the non-variation reduction state exceeds a predetermined variation time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special game when it is controlled in the non-variation reduction state is 10 minutes at least in the case of a small win and in the case of a loss. For example, the variation time of the second special game under control in the non-variation reduction state may be set not to exceed a predetermined variation time (for example, 1 minute) only when a big win is achieved. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special game when it is controlled in the variation reduction state does not exceed the predetermined variation time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable time of the second special game when the second special game is executed in the case of being controlled in the variable reduction state and in the case of a small win is reduced to the non-variation reduction state. It is shorter than the variation time of the second special game when the second special game is executed in the case of being controlled and a small win.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-open extended state and an open extended state as game states in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 differs when a normal winning game is generated. The open extension state is a game state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer when a normal winning game is generated than in the non-open extension state. In the open extension state, as compared with the non-open extension state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. That is, the open extension state has a higher degree of advantage in opening and closing the first variable member 28 as an opening and closing member than the non-open extension state. By the way, as a method for differentiating the opening time of the first variable member 28 when a normal winning game is generated, a method of varying the number of times the first variable member 28 is in an open state in one normal winning game, There is a method of varying the opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state and the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal winning game. When in the open extension state, it is sometimes referred to as when the open extension function is in operation. When in the non-open extension state, it is sometimes referred to as when the open extension function is not activated (or when it is inactive).

In addition, as the game state, it may be configured so as to be controllable game states with different winning probabilities in the normal winning lottery. For example, a normal winning high probability state and a normal winning low probability state are controllably configured as game states, and the normal winning high probability state has a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery than the normal winning low probability state. may be set to a high game state. In addition, it may be configured so that when it is controlled in the open extended state, it is controlled to the normal high probability state, and when it is controlled in the non-open extended state, it is controlled to the normal low probability state.

In addition, as the game state, it may be possible to control the game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be configured to be controllable as game states, and the normal shortened state may be a game state in which the variation time of the normal game tends to be shorter than the non-normal shortened state. It should be noted that "the variation time of the normal game is likely to be shortened" does not necessarily mean that the variation time of the normal game is always short. The intention is to shorten the average time of variation in normal games.

The game states controlled in the gaming machine 10 include "low probability state, non-varying time shortened state, non-open extended state", "low probability state, variable time shortened state, open extended state", and "high probability state". probability state, variable time shortened state, open extended state” and “high probability state, variable time shortened state, non-open extended state”. In the following explanation, "low probability state, non-variable time shortened state, non-open extended state controlled game state" to "normal low probability state", "low probability state, variable time shortened state, open extended state "Playing state" may be referred to as "specific low-probability state". Also, in the following description, "high probability state, variable time shortened state, game state controlled to open extended state" to "specific high probability state", "high probability state, variable time shortened state, non-open extended state A "game state to be controlled" may be referred to as a "special state". That is, in this embodiment, the game state includes a normal low-probability state, a specific low-probability state, a specific high-probability state, and a special state. The special state in this embodiment is also called a small hit rush (small hit RUSH) or a small hit rush state. In this embodiment, the normal low probability state corresponds to the normal state, and the special state corresponds to the first game state. Further, in the present embodiment, at least one of the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state corresponds to the second game state. The second game state in this embodiment can also be said to be a game state controlled to the open extension state.

Next, the jackpot in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The game machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The plural kinds of jackpot patterns are classified into first jackpot patterns, second jackpot patterns, and third jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Concretely, the first jackpot pattern is set to the first jackpot, the second jackpot pattern is set to the second jackpot, and the third jackpot pattern is set to the third jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is called "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is called "second jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the third jackpot is called "third jackpot game". In the game machine 10, when the big win lottery is won and the first big win symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game to be won, the first big win game is generated (given). That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the big win lottery is won and the big win pattern is the first big win pattern, the first big win game is generated after the special game for the first big win is finished. In this embodiment, the first jackpot corresponds to the special hit, and the first jackpot game corresponds to the special hit game. In the game machine 10, when the big win lottery is won and the second big win symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game to be won, the second big win game is generated thereafter. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the big win lottery is won and the big win pattern is the second big win pattern, the second big win game is generated after the special game for the second big win is finished. In the game machine 10, when the big win lottery is won and the third big win symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game to be won, the third big win game is generated thereafter. That is, in the game machine 10, when the big win lottery is won and the big win pattern is the third big win pattern, the third big win game is generated after the special game for the third big win is finished.

In the big-hit game, first, an opening performance for notifying the start of the big-hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the first big prize winning port 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the first big winning hole 29 is a first open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or a second open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses. is opened until In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big win game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big win game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 4, the number of round games (shown as the number of rounds in FIG. 4) is determined for each big hit. Concretely, in the first jackpot, "10 times" is set as the number of round games. In addition, for the second big win and the third big win, the number of round games is set to be "four times".

Each jackpot has a game state after the jackpot game ends. Concretely, in the first jackpot, it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to a special state. In the gaming machine 10, the special state is terminated when the termination condition of the special state is established after being controlled to the special state. The end condition of the special state includes the end condition that is established when the jackpot lottery is won. In the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot game is generated after being controlled to a special state, the special state ends. In addition, in the game machine 10, even if the small winning lottery is won while the game machine 10 is controlled in the special state, the special state does not end.

For the second jackpot, it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to a specific high-probability state. In the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the specific high-accuracy state, the specific high-accuracy state ends when the conditions for ending the specific high-accuracy state are established. The conditions for ending the specific high-probability state include conditions for ending when a jackpot lottery is won. In the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot game is generated after being controlled to the specific high probability state, the specific high probability state is terminated. In addition, in the game machine 10, even if a small winning lottery is won while being controlled to the specific high probability state, the specific high probability state does not end.

For the third jackpot, it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to a specific low-probability state. In the gaming machine 10, the specific low-probability state ends when the end condition of the specific low-probability state is satisfied after being controlled to the specific low-probability state. The end condition of the specific low-probability state includes the end condition that is established when the jackpot lottery is won. In the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the specific low-probability state, the specific low-probability state ends when a big win game is generated. In addition, in the game machine 10, the specific low-probability state does not end even if the small winning lottery is won while the specific low-probability state is being controlled. Further, the end condition of the specific low-probability state includes an end condition that is met when 100 special games are ended without the occurrence of a big win game after the end of the third big win game. In the game machine 10, when 100 times of special games are completed without occurrence of a big winning game after the third big winning game is finished, the specific low probability state is terminated and the game is controlled to the normal low probability state.

Next, small wins in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened and the entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is allowed. In the small winning game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined open mode. In the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 satisfies a first open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or a second open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until then, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in a small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened in an "open mode of opening for 0.6 seconds, closing for 0.5 seconds, and then opening for 1.2 seconds". Thus, in the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened at least once only during the time when it is easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 31 . As described above, in the big win game, the entry of the game ball into the first big prize hole 29 is allowed by opening the first big prize hole 29, while in the small win game, the second big prize hole is allowed. Entry of a game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is allowed by opening 31 .

In the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in this embodiment, patterns for effects (hereinafter referred to as effect patterns) are variably displayed in a plurality of rows, and finally the combination of the effect patterns is fixed and displayed. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game). The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a performance game using performance symbols. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is also referred to as "decorative pattern" or "decorative pattern". The effect game is played by vertically variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows. The performance symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the performance symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the performance symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following description, "first column" is indicated as "left column", "first pattern" is indicated as "left pattern", "second column" is indicated as "middle column", and "second pattern" is indicated. The "middle pattern" is indicated, the "third column" is indicated as the "right column", and the "third pattern" is indicated as the "right pattern". In this embodiment, in principle, in each row, production symbols imitating numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect game corresponding to the symbol variation game being executed can be executed. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Thus, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect game while the special game is being executed. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the corresponding special game is fixed and stopped. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are fixed and stopped-displayed, the big-hit pattern combination is fixed and stopped-displayed in the effect game. For example, a big hit pattern combination is a pattern combination such as [777] in which all rows have the same effect pattern. Further, when the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the small winning symbol combination is fixed and stopped displayed in the effect game. For example, a small winning symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [123] or [426], in which at least some of the rows of performance symbols are different from the other rows of performance symbols. Further, when the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the winning symbol combination is fixed and stopped in the effect game. For example, the missing symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [323] or [426], in which at least some of the rows of performance symbols are different from the other rows of performance symbols. Incidentally, the symbol combination for the small hit may be a symbol combination partially or wholly common to the winning symbol combination. For example, when a pattern combination common to a small win pattern combination and a losing pattern combination is fixed and displayed in a performance game, it is possible to make it difficult to specify from the performance symbols whether it is a small win or a loss. On the other hand, the small winning symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination. In this case, it can be easily specified whether it is a small hit or a loss from the production pattern. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a state that indicates a different state from fixed stop display, such as "shaking fluctuation state".

In the production game, the display mode of the production pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode (ready-to-win is formed), and ready-to-win production (simply referred to as ready-to-win) may be performed. In the reach mode, a specific row (for example, the left column and the right column) of a plurality of columns is temporarily displayed with a production pattern imitating the same number, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column ) continues to be variably displayed. The ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect patterns are different. For example, ready-to-win effects include a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect that is performed after the start of the normal ready-to-win effect. During execution of the special game, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win may be higher than when only the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. It should be noted that the ready-to-win effect in the present embodiment is executed during execution of the special game. Thus, in this embodiment, the effect includes the ready-to-reach effect.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, in the effect display device 25, in addition to the effect game, a specific pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a specific game) in which the specific symbols are variably displayed and finally the specific symbols are determined and stopped is displayed. executed. Thus, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a specific game using specific symbols. The specific game in this embodiment is executed with a line of specific symbols fluctuating. The specific game includes a first specific symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first specific game) corresponding to the first special game being executed, and a second specific symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) corresponding to the second special game being executed. hereinafter referred to as a second specific game). Specifically, the first specific game starts when the first special game starts, and ends when the first special game ends. Similarly, the second specific game starts when the second special game starts and ends when the second special game ends. Then, in the specific game, specific symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped in the special game are fixed and stopped. For example, when the big-hit symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the big-hit symbols (for example, [7]) by the specific symbols are fixed and stopped in the specific game. Further, when the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the small winning symbols (for example, [1]) based on the specific symbols are fixed and stopped in the specific game. Further, when the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the winning symbols (for example, [4]) by the specific symbols are fixed and stopped in the specific game. The specific pattern may be, for example, a pattern that imitates a predetermined figure or a pattern that imitates a predetermined character.

As shown in FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b), in the effect display device 25, the specific symbols related to the first specific game are displayed in the first specific area Z1, and the specific symbols related to the first specific game A first specific game is executed. Similarly, in the effect display device 25, specific symbols relating to the second specific game are displayed in the second specific area Z2, and the second specific game is executed with the specific symbols relating to the first specific game. The specific symbol associated with the first specific game is also called a fourth symbol. The specific symbol associated with the second specific game is also called a fifth symbol.

Thus, in the gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game and the specific game. The effect game is executed corresponding to one of the first special game and the second special game. Specifically, the gaming machine 10 is configured to execute an effect game corresponding to either the first special game or the second special game according to the gaming state. In the gaming machine 10, when it is in the normal low-probability state, an effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed. Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the game state is any one of the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state and the special state, an effect game corresponding to the second special game is executed. It should be noted that the specific game is configured to be executed corresponding to either the first special game or the second special game regardless of the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), in the special state, the effect display device 25 starts the effect game with the start of the second special game, and each effect symbol is variably displayed. In FIG. 5B, it is assumed that the second special game is being executed while the first special game is not being executed. Incidentally, in the special state, the effect display device 25 does not start the effect game even if the first special game is started. That is, in the special state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is not executed, and the effect game corresponding to the second special game is executed. . In the above description, the effect game in the special state is exemplified, but the effect game in the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state has the same configuration. Thus, in the special state, the specific low-probability state, and the specific high-probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed. On the other hand, an effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when it is in the normal low-probability state, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed, and the effect game corresponding to the second special game is not executed. That is, in the normal low-probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the effect game corresponding to the second special game is not executed, and the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed. be done. Thus, in the normal low-probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is not executed, while the first special game being executed is not executed. A performance game corresponding to the game is executed.

FIG. 5(b) shows an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the second special game is being executed while the first special game is not being executed in the special state. As shown in FIG. 5B, in the special state, even when the first special game is not being executed, when the second special game is being executed, the second special game is executed in the second specific area Z2. A specific game is executed, and an effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. At this time, since the first special game is not being executed, the specific symbols continue to be fixed and stopped displayed in the first specific area Z1. Incidentally, when the first special game is executed in the effect display device 25 in the special state, although the first specific game is executed in the first specific area Z1, it corresponds to the first special game being executed. The effect game is not executed. Here, the specific game in the special state is exemplified, but the effect display device 25 similarly executes the first special game in any of the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state. During the execution of the second special game, the first specific game is executed in the first specific area Z1, and the second specific game is executed in the second specific area Z2. Then, in the present embodiment, in the special state, the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the first special game being executed A first specific game corresponding to is executed, and a second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control section. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control section. The sub-board 41 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing 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 25 . The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20 . The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41 . It can be said that the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 in the gaming machine 10 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41 .

First, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) stored in the main ROM 40b.

The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. For example, the main ROM 40b stores a big-hit determination value used in a big-hit lottery. The big-hit determination value includes a high-probability big-hit determination value and a common big-hit determination value. In the game machine 10, only the common big-hit determination value out of the common big-hit determination value and the high-probability big-hit determination value is used in the big-hit lottery in the low-probability state, while the jackpot lottery in the high-probability state is common. Both the jackpot determination value and the high-probability jackpot determination value are used. For example, the main ROM 40b stores a big-hit symbol determination value used for determining a big-hit symbol when winning a big-hit lottery. The big-hit design determination value includes a first big-hit design determination value, a second big-hit design determination value, and a third big-hit design determination value. Although the details will be described later, in determining the jackpot pattern in the gaming machine 10, if the value of the acquired random number matches the first jackpot pattern determination value, the first jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot. Become. Similarly, in the game machine 10, when the value of the acquired random number matches the second big win symbol determination value in determining the big win symbols, the second big win is determined as the kind of big win. Further, in the game machine 10, when the value of the acquired random number coincides with the third big win symbol determination value in determining the big win symbols, the third big win is determined as the kind of big win. In addition, the main ROM 40b stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the effect lottery, determination is made as to whether to execute the ready-to-win effect. Therefore, the effect lottery can also be called a reach lottery.

In addition, for example, the main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times (special game variation times) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the variation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. Variation patterns include, for example, a big-hit variation pattern, a small-hit variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game such that after the ready-to-win production, the final jackpot pattern is determined and stopped to be displayed. The small hit variation pattern is associated with the production content of the production game, in which the small winning pattern is finally determined and stopped by the production pattern without going through the ready-to-win production. In addition, the small hit variation pattern may have a variation pattern associated with the performance content of finalizing and stopping display of the symbol combination that is finally lost through the ready-to-win performance as the performance content of the performance game. Loss fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern without loss reach and a fluctuation pattern with loss reach. The non-losing reach variation pattern is associated with, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the losing symbol by the effect pattern without going through the ready-to-win effect. The variation pattern with the losing reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the winning symbol combination is finally fixed and displayed through the reach effect.

Variation patterns include a variation pattern that can be determined in the variable contraction state and a variation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation contraction state. A variation pattern that can be determined in the variable contraction state and a variation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation contraction state are partially or wholly different. The variation time defined in the determinable variation pattern when in the variable shortening state is shorter (or shorter) than the variation time determined in the determinable variation pattern when in the non-variable shortening state. many). In the gaming machine 10, the variation shortened state is realized by determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern table that defines one or more variation patterns that can be determined in the variation shortened state. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, a non-variation shortened state is realized by determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern table that defines one or more variation patterns that can be determined when in the non-variation shortened state. be.

The variation patterns include a first special game variation pattern that can be determined when the first special game is executed, and a second special game variation pattern that can be determined when the second special game is executed. , there is. Part or all of the variation pattern for the first special game and the variation pattern for the second special game are different. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the first special game may result in a big win, but may not result in a small win. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 does not have a small winning variation pattern for the first special game.

As described above, the variation patterns include the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game when in the non-variation shortening state, the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game when in the variation shortening state, and the non-variation shortening. There are a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game when it is in the state and a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game when it is in the variation reduction state. Further, the variation patterns include a small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state and a small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state. Further, the variation patterns include a variation pattern without loss reach for the first special game when in the non-variation shortening state and a variation pattern without loss reach for the first special game when in the variation shortening state. . Further, the variation patterns include a variation pattern without loss reach for the second special game when in the non-variation shortening state and a variation pattern without loss reach for the second special game when in the variation shortening state. . In addition, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern with loss reach for the first special game when in the non-variation shortening state and a variation pattern with loss reach for the first special game when in the variation shortening state. . In addition, the variation patterns include a variation pattern with loss reach for the second special game when in the non-variation shortening state and a variation pattern with loss reach for the second special game when in the variation shortening state. .

The main RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the game machine 10 is operating. Information stored in the main RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit on the main board 40 that updates the value of the random number every predetermined period. may be generated as a software random number by updating

A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, a gate sensor SE5, a first general sensor SE6 and a second general sensor SE7 are connected to the main board 40. . The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE7 via ports. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 through the drive circuit. A first actuator A 1 , a second actuator A 2 and a third actuator A 3 are connected to the main substrate 40 . The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-CPU 41a, a sub-ROM 41b, and a sub-RAM 41c. For example, the secondary CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a control program (sub-control program) stored in the secondary ROM 41b. The secondary ROM 41b stores a secondary control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The secondary ROM 41b stores display effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. FIG. The secondary ROM 41b stores light emission effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. FIG. The secondary ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18. FIG.

The sub-RAM 41c is configured to be capable of storing various information rewritten as appropriate during operation of the gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the sub-RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generating circuit that updates the random number value every predetermined period on the sub board 41, and the sub CPU 41a generates the random number value every predetermined control period. may be generated as a software random number by updating

A decorative lamp 17 , a speaker 18 and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41 . The sub CPU 41a can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 through the drive circuit.

The contents of control executed by the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a will be described below. First, various processes performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.

In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, after finishing the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process after completing the second special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the first input judgment). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (hereinafter , referred to as the first pending determination). When the determination result of the first suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the first special symbol input process.

If the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. Also, when the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 40c. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are met. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the first special game. 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. In addition, for example, the random number is the winning lottery random number used for the big win lottery and the small lottery, the pattern random number used for determining the big winning pattern, the variation pattern random number used for determining the variation pattern, the performance lottery random number used for the production lottery (reach lottery), etc. is. After that, in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process after completing the look-ahead command generation process. The look-ahead command generation processing in the first special symbol input processing will be described later together with the look-ahead command generation processing in the second special symbol input processing described later.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the second input judgment). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (hereinafter , referred to as a second pending decision). When the determination result of the second suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process.

When the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special suspension number and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special pending number. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, when the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 40c, and performs special symbol input processing. exit. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the second special game. As described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the special game (symbol variation game). After that, in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs a look-ahead command generation process. Then, in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process after completing the look-ahead command generation process.

Here, the look-ahead command generation processing in the first special symbol input processing and the look-ahead command generation processing in the second special symbol input processing will be described.
First, the prefetch command generated in the prefetch command generation process will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, the prefetch commands generated in the prefetch command generation process are classified into prefetch commands SC1 to SC12. The look-ahead command SC1 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot determination value and the symbol random number matches the first jackpot pattern determination value. The look-ahead command SC2 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the common jackpot determination value and the symbol random number matches the second jackpot pattern determination value. The look-ahead command SC3 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number matches the common big-hit determination value and the symbol random-number value matches the third big-hit symbol determination value. In the look-ahead command SC4, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-probability jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is a value that matches the first jackpot symbol determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated when the value matches the production judgment value. In the look-ahead command SC5, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-probability jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is a value that matches the first jackpot symbol determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is It is generated when it is a value that does not match the effect determination value (shown as mismatch in FIG. 7). In the look-ahead command SC6, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-probability jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is a value that matches the second jackpot pattern determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated when the value matches the production judgment value. In the look-ahead command SC7, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-probability jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is a value that matches the second jackpot symbol determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated when the value does not match the production judgment value. In the look-ahead command SC8, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-probability jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is a value that matches the third jackpot pattern determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated when the value matches the production judgment value. In the look-ahead command SC9, the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the high-probability jackpot determination value, the value of the symbol random number is a value that matches the third jackpot pattern determination value, and the value of the effect lottery random number is Generated when the value does not match the production judgment value.

The look-ahead command SC10 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that does not match any winning determination value and the value of the effect lottery random number is a value that matches the effect determination value. It should be noted that "when the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that does not match all the winning determination values" referred to here is the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process and the look-ahead command generation in the second special symbol input process Different in processing. In the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process "If the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that does not match all the winning judgment values", the value of the winning lottery random number is a common jackpot judgment value, a high probability jackpot judgment It means the case where it does not match with any of the value and the small hit determination value. On the other hand, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, "when the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that does not match all the winning determination values" means that the value of the winning lottery random number is a common jackpot determination value and a high probability. It means the case where it does not match any of the big hit determination values. The look-ahead command SC11 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number does not match any winning determination value and the value of the effect lottery random number does not match the effect determination value. The lookahead command SC12 can be generated only in the lookahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process. The look-ahead command SC12 is generated when the value of the winning lottery random number is a value that matches the small winning determination value. In the present embodiment, the entry of a ball into the first start hole 26 triggers a big win lottery, but the entry of a ball into the first start hole 26 does not trigger a small win lottery. Therefore, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, it is not determined whether the value of the winning lottery random number matches the small hit determination value, and the look-ahead command SC12 is not generated.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command based on the value of the random number acquired in the special symbol input process, and stores it in the output buffer. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a is based on the value of at least a part of the winning lottery random number, the symbol random number, and the effect lottery random number acquired in the first special symbol input process. to generate prefetch commands and store them in the output buffer. Also, in the look-ahead command generating process in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can be identified as a look-ahead command corresponding to the first special game, and stores it in the output buffer. In addition, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can specify the first special reservation number, and stores it in the output buffer. For example, when generating a prefetch command classified as prefetch command SC1 in the prefetch command generation process in the first special symbol input process when the first special pending number is "3", the main CPU 40a, in the first special game A read-ahead command SC1 is generated that can specify that the first special pending number is "3".

Similarly, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a is based on the value of at least a part of the winning lottery random number, the symbol random number, and the effect lottery random number acquired in the second special symbol input process. Generates prefetch commands and stores them in the output buffer. Also, in the look-ahead command generating process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can be identified as a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game, and stores it in the output buffer. Also, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command that can specify the second special reservation number and stores it in the output buffer.

Control related to generation of prefetch commands in prefetch command generation processing will be described below. In the following description, "obtained random number" means a random number obtained in the first special symbol input process if it is a look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, and a look-ahead in the second special symbol input process If it is command generation processing, it means the random number acquired in the second special symbol input processing.

In the look-ahead command generating process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into one of the look-ahead commands SC1 to SC3 when the value of the acquired winning lottery random number matches the common big-hit determination value. Specifically, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the first jackpot symbol determination value. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC2 when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the second big hit symbol determination value. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC3 when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the third big hit symbol determination value.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into one of the look-ahead commands SC4 to SC9 when the value of the acquired winning lottery random number matches the high-probability big-hit determination value. In particular, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into one of the look-ahead commands SC4 and SC5 when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the first jackpot symbol determination value. Specifically, when the obtained effect lottery random number value matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC4. On the other hand, when the obtained effect lottery random number value does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC5. Further, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into one of the look-ahead commands SC6 and SC7 when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the second big hit symbol determination value. Specifically, when the obtained effect lottery random number value matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC6. On the other hand, when the obtained effect lottery random number value does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC7. Further, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into one of the look-ahead commands SC8 and SC9 when the value of the acquired symbol random number matches the third big hit symbol determination value. Specifically, when the obtained effect lottery random number value matches the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC8. On the other hand, when the obtained effect lottery random number value does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC9.

In the look-ahead command generation process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified into one of the look-ahead commands SC10 and SC11 when the value of the acquired winning lottery random number does not match all of the winning determination values. Specifically, in the look-ahead command generation process in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates the look-ahead commands SC10 and SC11 when the value of the acquired winning lottery random number does not match either the common big-hit determination value or the high-probability big-hit determination value. to generate a prefetch command classified as one of On the other hand, in the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a, if the value of the acquired winning lottery random number does not match any of the common big-hit determination value, the high-probability big-hit determination value, and the small-hit determination value, the lookahead command A prefetch command classified into one of SC10 and SC11 is generated. The main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC10 when the obtained effect lottery random number value matches the effect determination value. On the other hand, when the obtained effect lottery random number value does not match the effect determination value, the main CPU 40a generates a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC11. In the look-ahead command generation process in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a generates a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC12 when the value of the acquired winning lottery random number matches the small winning determination value.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether a winning game (big winning game, small winning game) is in progress. If the winning game is in progress, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the winning game is not in progress, the main CPU 40a performs the first in-execution determination. In the first execution determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is being executed. When determining that the first special game is being executed in the first execution determination, the main CPU 40a performs the second execution determination. In the second execution determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed. On the other hand, when determining that the first special game is not being executed in the first execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes a first suspension determination. In the first reservation determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. If it is determined in the first suspension determination that the first special suspension number is not equal to or greater than 1, the main CPU 40a performs the second in-execution determination. On the other hand, when determining that the first special reservation number is 1 or more in the first reservation determination, the main CPU 40a performs first special symbol start processing related to execution of the first special game. After performing the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the second in-execution determination.

When determining that the second special game is being executed in the second execution determination, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when determining that the second special game is not being executed in the second execution determination, the main CPU 40a makes a second suspension determination. In the second reservation determination, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. When determining that the second special reservation number is not equal to or greater than 1 in the second reservation determination, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when determining that the second special reservation number is 1 or more in the second reservation determination, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Here, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special reserved number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first reservation number command that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main RAM 40c. After reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to information (hereinafter referred to as a probability state flag) that can specify whether the game state is a low probability state or a high probability state among the information that can identify the game state stored in the main RAM 40c. Then, big hit lottery processing is performed.

In the big-hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a big-hit lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big-hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. The main CPU 40a performs a big win lottery using the common big win determination value and the high probability big win determination value in a high probability state, and performs a big win lottery using the common big win determination value in a low probability state. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the big-hit determination value match, and performs a big-hit lottery. In this embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, the jackpot lottery is won (the jackpot is won), and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value do not match, the jackpot lottery is entered. It is assumed that you have not been elected (not elected). Then, when the big win lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the big win lottery process and executes the big win game process. On the other hand, when the big win lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the big win lottery process and executes the losing game process.

Here, the jackpot game processing in the first special symbol start processing will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines a jackpot pattern based on a pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information and a jackpot pattern determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. When the value of the symbol random number and the first big-hit symbol determination value match, the main CPU 40a determines the first big-hit symbol. When the value of the symbol random number and the second big-hit symbol determination value match, the main CPU 40a determines the second big-hit symbol as the big-hit symbol. When the value of the symbol random number and the third big-hit symbol determination value match, the main CPU 40a determines the third big-hit symbol as the big-hit symbol. Also, the main CPU 40a determines a big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a, out of the information that can specify the game state stored in the main RAM 40c, the information that can specify whether it is the non-variable shortened state or the variable shortened state (hereinafter referred to as a shortened state flag). See Then, in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 40a is in the variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game in the variation shortening state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbols and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game processing, and outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbols and control information capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern command) is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the losing game process in the first special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines the winning symbols. Further, the main CPU 40a performs a drawing for effect based on the value of the effect lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the effect determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. The main CPU 40a wins the effect lottery when the value of the effect lottery random number and the effect judgment value match, and does not win the effect lottery when the value of the effect lottery random number and the effect judgment value do not match. ) shall be assumed. The main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a winning reach based on the value of the variable pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information, when the performance lottery is won, and on the other hand, when the performance lottery is not won, there is no losing reach. Determining fluctuation patterns. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, when the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation reduction state and wins the effect lottery, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern with losing reach for the first special game in the non-variation reduction state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state and the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern without losing reach for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state. Further, when the main CPU 40a is in the variation shortening state and the effect lottery is won, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with losing reach for the first special game in the variation shortening state. On the other hand, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern without loss reach for the first special game in the variation reduction state when the effect lottery is not won in the variation reduction state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the losing game process and stores a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. . Then, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second reservation number command that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the probability state flag and performs the jackpot lottery process.

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

The jackpot game processing in the second special symbol start processing will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs the same control as the jackpot game process in the above-described first special symbol start process. However, if the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 40a is in the variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbols and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game processing, and stores the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. . Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the small winning lottery process, the main CPU 40a uses the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information (the value of the winning lottery random number used in the big winning lottery process) and the small winning determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. , Perform a small lottery based on. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning judgment value match, and performs a small winning lottery. In this embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning determination value match, the small winning lottery is won (the small winning is won), and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning determination value do not match. It is assumed that you have not been elected (not elected) in the small winning lottery. Then, when the small winning lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the small winning lottery process and executes the small winning game process. On the other hand, when the small winning lottery is not won, that is, when the big winning lottery is not won in the big winning lottery and the small winning lottery is not won in the small winning lottery, the main CPU 40a ends the small winning lottery process and loses. Execute game processing.

The small winning game processing will be explained.
The main CPU 40a determines a small winning symbol. Also, the main CPU 40a determines a small hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the shortened state flag. Then, if the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines a small hit variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 40a is in the variation shortening state, the main CPU 40a determines a small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a ends the small winning game process, and stores the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. do. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs the same control as the losing game process in the first special symbol start process. However, in the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation reduction state, and if the effect lottery is won, the second special game for the non-variation reduction state is selected. Determine the fluctuation pattern with loss reach. On the other hand, in the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state, and if the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a is in the non-variation shortening state. Determine the variation pattern without out-of-reach reach. In addition, in the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a is in the variable reduction state, and if the effect lottery is won, the losing reach for the second special game in the variable reduction state determine the variation pattern. On the other hand, in the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, when the main CPU 40a is in the variable reduction state and the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a loses the second special game in the variable reduction state. Determine unreachable movement patterns. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or more easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern in the losing game process, the main CPU 40a ends the losing game process, and issues a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. Store in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process.

In the following description, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start process is shown as the first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start process is the second variation. Sometimes referred to as a pattern command. The first variation pattern command can be said to be control information that can specify the variation pattern related to the first special game. On the other hand, the second variation pattern command can be said to be control information that can specify the variation pattern related to the second special game.

After completing the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the first special symbol start process to execute the first special game. Specifically, when the first special symbol start process ends, the main CPU 40a controls to start the first special game based on the first special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the first special symbol display portion 22a variably displays a predetermined symbol. The main CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the first special symbol start process. Then, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 40a controls to end the first special game based on the first special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the first special symbol start process is fixedly displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a. In addition, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the first special symbol start process has elapsed, the main CPU 40a ends the first game for finalizing and stopping display of the symbol combination by the effect symbol and the specific symbol by the specific game. Store the command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the control by which the main CPU 40a executes the first special game corresponds to the first control regarding the execution of the first special symbol variation game. The main CPU 40a controls to start the first special game by starting the first control, and to end the first special game by ending the first control. Incidentally, when the second special game becomes a big hit during the execution of the first special game and causes the second special symbol display section 22b to stop and confirm the big winning symbols, the main CPU 40a forces the first special game being executed. The game is ended, and the first special symbol display portion 22a is caused to confirm and stop displaying the lost symbol. That is, when the second special game that results in a big win ends during the execution of the first special game, the main CPU 40a interrupts the first control and forcibly terminates the first special game that is being executed. Further, during the execution of the first special game, when the second special game results in a small win and causes the second special symbol display section 22b to confirm and stop display the small winning symbols, the main CPU 40a displays the first special game being executed. is forcibly terminated, and the missing symbol is fixed and stopped on the first special symbol display portion 22a. That is, when the second special game, which is a small win, ends during execution of the first special game, the main CPU 40a interrupts the first control and forcibly terminates the first special game being executed.

After completing the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the second special symbol start process to execute the second special game. Specifically, when the second special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 40a controls to start the second special game based on the second special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the second special symbol display portion 22b variably displays a predetermined symbol. The main CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the second special symbol start process. Then, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 40a controls to end the second special game based on the second special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the second special symbol start process is fixedly displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b. In addition, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the second special symbol start process elapses, the main CPU 40a terminates the second game for finalizing and stopping display of the symbol combination by the effect symbol and the specific symbol by the specific game. Store the command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the control by which the main CPU 40a executes the second special game corresponds to the second control regarding the execution of the second special symbol variation game. The main CPU 40a controls to start the second special game by starting the second control, and to end the second special game by ending the second control. Incidentally, when the first special game becomes a big hit during the execution of the second special game and causes the first special symbol display section 22a to stop and confirm the big winning symbols, the main CPU 40a forces the second special game being executed. It is terminated, and the second special symbol display portion 22b is caused to confirm and stop displaying the lost symbol. That is, when the first special game, which is a small win, ends during execution of the second special game, the main CPU 40a interrupts the second control and forcibly ends the second special game being executed. As described above, the main CPU 40a can perform the first control regarding the execution of the first special game and the second control regarding the execution of the second special game. In this embodiment, the control of the main CPU 40a to execute the special game corresponds to the control related to the execution of the symbol variation game. is realized.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a jackpot process after the jackpot special game ends. The main CPU 40a identifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a starts control for generating the specified type of jackpot game after the jackpot special game ends. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a jackpot game by executing the jackpot process. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, a big win game is generated after winning a big win. It should be noted that generating a big win game corresponds to giving a big win game. When the big winning symbol determined in the special symbol start process is the first big winning symbol, the main CPU 40a gives the first big winning game after the special game of the first big winning is finished. Thus, in the game machine 10, when the big win pattern determined in the special pattern start processing is the first big win pattern, the first big win game is awarded after the special game for the first big win is finished. When the big winning symbol determined in the special symbol start process is the second big winning symbol, the main CPU 40a gives the second big winning game after the special game of the second big winning is finished. When the big winning symbol determined in the special symbol start process is the third big winning symbol, the main CPU 40a provides the third big winning game after the third big winning special game is finished.

In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a counts the opening time. Further, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the first big winning hole 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the first big prize winning opening 29 when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. , to end the round game. The main CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 40a stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game ends. When the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a counts the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the big win process.

Next, the small winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a small-win process after finishing the small-win special game. In the small-hit process, the main CPU 40a starts control to generate a small-hit game after the end of the small-hit special game. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a small-hit game by executing the small-hit process. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, a small winning game is generated after winning a small winning. It should be noted that generating a small winning game corresponds to providing a small winning game. That is, the main CPU 40a gives a small winning game after the special game with a small winning is finished. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, a small winning game is provided after the end of the special game that becomes a small winning. When causing a small-hit game, the main CPU 40a stores control information indicating that a small-hit game is to be generated (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit generation command) in the output buffer.

When causing a small winning game in the small winning process, the main CPU 40a closes the second large winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds after opening the second large winning opening 31 with an upper limit of 0.6 seconds, and then The third actuator A3 is controlled so as to open the second big winning opening 31 with an upper limit of 1.2 seconds. After causing the small winning game, the main CPU 40a, when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied, causes the main CPU 40a to close the second big winning port 31. The actuator A3 is controlled, and the small hit process is terminated.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main RAM 40c stores information that can specify the game state. Information that can specify the game state includes a probability state flag that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state, as described above. The information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the open extended state and the non-open extended state (hereinafter referred to as an extended state flag). Information that can specify the game state includes a shortened state flag, as described above. In the present embodiment, information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state, information that can specify which of the extended open state and the non-extended open state, and a variable shortened state Although the information that can specify which of the non-variable shortening states is specified is separated, part or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, it is possible to determine whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state, whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and whether it is a variable shortened state or a non-variable shortened state. and may be configured to be identifiable.

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

After the first jackpot is finished, the main CPU 40a sets the probability state flag to a value capable of specifying the high probability state, sets the value capable of specifying the non-open extended state to the extended state flag, and specifies the variable shortened state. Set possible values to the shortened state flags. After the second jackpot is finished, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state to the probability state flag, sets a value capable of specifying the open extended state to the extended state flag, and can specify the variable shortened state. set the shortened state flags to After the third jackpot is completed, the main CPU 40a sets a probability state flag to a value capable of specifying the low probability state, sets a value capable of specifying the open extended state to the extended state flag, and can specify the variable shortened state. set the shortened state flags to After the third jackpot is finished, the main CPU 40a stores 100 times as the predetermined number of times in the main RAM 40c as extension remaining number information capable of specifying the remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the open extension state. When the extension remaining number information stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the extension remaining number information and updates the extension remaining number information every time the special game ends. Further, when the remaining extension count information after updating reaches 0, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the non-open extension state to the extension state flag, and sets a value that can identify the non-variable shortening state to the shortening state flag. set to

The main CPU 40a sets the probability state flag to a value that can identify the low probability state, the extension state flag to a value that identifies the non-open extended state, and the shortened state flag to a value that identifies the non-variable shortened state. When a game state is reached, information that can be specified as being in a normal low-probability state (hereinafter referred to as normal low-probability information) is stored in the main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a sets the probability state flag to a value capable of specifying the low probability state, the extension state flag to a value capable of specifying the open extended state, and the shortened state flag to a value capable of specifying the variable shortened state. When the gaming state is entered, information that can identify the specific low-probability state (hereinafter referred to as specific low-probability information) is stored in the main RAM 40c. Further, the main CPU 40a sets the probability state flag to a value capable of specifying the high probability state, the extension state flag to a value capable of specifying the open extended state, and the shortened state flag to a value capable of specifying the variable shortened state. When a game state is entered, information that can specify that the player is in a specific high-accuracy state (hereinafter referred to as specific high-accuracy information) is stored in the main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a sets the probability state flag to a value capable of specifying the high probability state, the extension state flag to a value capable of specifying the non-open extended state, and the shortened state flag to a value capable of specifying the variable shortened state. When a game state is reached, information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as special state information) is stored in the main RAM 40c.

Incidentally, the main CPU 40a specifies a probability state flag for a value that can specify control to a low probability state, a value that can specify a non-open extended state as an extended state flag, and a non-variable shortened state for a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when a jackpot game is generated. Set each possible value to the shortened state flag. Therefore, when the big win game is generated in the special state, the special state ends and the big win game is generated. In this embodiment, when a big win game is generated in the special state, that is, when the big win lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends. Then, when a big win game is generated in the specific low probability state, the specific low probability state is ended and a big win game is generated. In this embodiment, when a big hit game is generated in the specific low probability state, that is, when the jackpot lottery is won in the specific low probability state, the specific low probability state ends. Further, when a big win game is generated when the specific high probability state is established, the specific high probability state is ended and a big win game is generated. In this embodiment, when a big hit game is generated in the specific high probability state, that is, when the jackpot lottery is won in the specific high probability state, the specific high probability state ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs the game state processing, thereby realizing the function of the game state control means for controlling the game state.

Next, normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 33 (entered) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) that can specify the updated normal pending number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 40a acquires a normal winning lottery random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a manner that it is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not established, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal reservations is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal win based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal win determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This processing corresponds to a normal winning lottery (normal winning determination) for determining whether or not a normal winning. For example, when the normal winning high probability state and the normal winning low probability state are controllable, the main CPU 40a has a higher probability of winning the normal winning in the normal winning high probability state than in the normal winning low probability state. It is good to perform a normal winning lottery so that it becomes. When the normal winning is won, the main CPU 40a determines the normal winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game, and then terminates the normal symbol start processing. When the normal winning lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start processing after determining the normal losing symbols to be fixed and stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, in the case where control is possible between the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state, the main CPU 40a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state than in the non-normal shortened state (or A short time can be easily determined as the variable time of the normal game). It should be noted that the main CPU 40a may be configured to determine the variation time of the normal game by determining the normal variation pattern in which the variation time of the normal game is determined. This normal fluctuation pattern may be stored in the main ROM 40b.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the main CPU 40a displays information such that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped. Control panel 22;

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
After the normal winning game is finished, the main CPU 40a performs normal winning processing. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 40a starts control to generate a normal winning game depending on whether it is an open extended state or a non-open extended state. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a normal win by performing the normal win process. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, a normal winning game is generated after winning a normal winning game. It should be noted that causing the normal winning game is equivalent to giving the normal winning game. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the open mode in the extended open state when the extended open state. Further, in the non-open extension state, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the non-open extension state.

In the present embodiment, the opening mode when the open extension state is, compared to the opening mode when the non-open extension state, the number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal winning game is large. And, the total time during which the second starting port 27 is opened is long. Therefore, when the second start port 27 is opened in the open state in the open extension state, compared to the case where the second start port 27 is opened in the open state in the non-open extension state , it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27. That is, when it is in the open extension state, compared with when it is in the non-open extension state, the advantage of the game ball entering the second starting port 27 is high.

Next, various processes performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
First, the process related to the input of the prefetch command performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
When the prefetch command is input, the secondary CPU 41a stores the input prefetch command in the secondary RAM 41c. Specifically, the secondary CPU 41a identifies which of the first special game and the second special game the input prefetch command corresponds to, and determines whether the prefetch command corresponds to the first special game or the second special game. Prefetch commands corresponding to games are separately stored in the sub-RAM 41c. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a stores the prefetch commands in the secondary RAM 41c so that the storage order of the prefetch commands can be specified according to the first special pending number or the second special pending number that can be specified from the prefetch commands. Further, when the first special game ends, the sub CPU 41a erases the prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the first special game stored in the sub RAM 41c. Similarly, when the second special game ends, the sub CPU 41a erases the prefetch command stored first among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub RAM 41c.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is performed. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a is in the normal low-probability state, when the first variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game. In addition, when the sub CPU 41a is in the normal low-probability state, even if the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a does not perform control to execute the effect game. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a is in any one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs control to execute the production game. In addition, the sub CPU 41a does not perform control to execute the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input in any one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state and the special state. In this way, the secondary CPU 41a causes the production game based on the first special game to be executed when the normal low-probability state is established. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time when it is controlled in the normal low probability state, an effect corresponding to the second special game being executed While the game is not executed, an effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. Also, the sub CPU 41a executes the effect game based on the second special game when it is in any one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state and the special state. Therefore, when the gaming machine 10 is controlled to any of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state and the special state, and the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time , the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, while the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

In performing control for executing the effect game, the secondary CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of effect symbols to be finally fixed and displayed in the effect game based on the symbol command and the variation pattern command. The secondary CPU 41a determines a combination of performance symbols for a big hit when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big win symbol. The secondary CPU 41a determines a combination of performance symbols for a small hit when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small winning symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines a winning effect symbol combination. When the ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game because the ready-to-win condition is established, the sub CPU 41a may determine the effect symbol combination that does not include the ready-to-win. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied when the fluctuation pattern with loss reach is specified among the loss fluctuation patterns.

When the sub CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern command, it controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the effect symbols. That is, the sub CPU 41a starts the effect game. The variation pattern command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so as to execute an effect such as a big hit announcement effect, for example, based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern command. do. Further, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols at a predetermined timing. After that, the secondary CPU 41a causes the effect symbol combination to be fixed and stopped, triggered by the input of the game end command. Note that the sub CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and cause the effect symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time elapses.

Next, specific game processing performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
The secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific game is played. Specifically, in any gaming state of the normal low-probability state, the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the first variation pattern command, the second variation based on the first special game 1 Control to execute a specific game. Also, in any of the gaming states of the normal low-probability state, the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state and the special state, when the secondary CPU 41a inputs the second variation pattern command, the second specific state based on the second special game It controls the execution of the game. In the gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are executed simultaneously, the first specific game and the second specific game are executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time even when the control is in any of the normal low-probability state, the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state and the special state. A first specific game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed, and a second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

In performing control for executing the specific game, the secondary CPU 41a determines specific symbols to be finally fixed and displayed in the specific game based on the symbol command and the variation pattern command. The secondary CPU 41a determines a specific symbol for the big win when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the big win symbol. The secondary CPU 41a determines a specific symbol for a small hit when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small winning symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the secondary CPU 41a determines the missing specific symbol. It should be noted that the types of specific symbols to be fixed and displayed in the specific game may be changed according to the types of the jackpot symbols.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the first variation pattern command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the specific symbols in the first specific area Z1 and start the first specific game. Further, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first specific area Z1 is fixed and stopped to display the specific symbols in response to the input of the first game end command, and the first specific game is ended. Similarly, when the secondary CPU 41a inputs the second variation pattern command, the secondary CPU 41a variably displays the specific symbols in the second specific area Z2 and controls the effect display device 25 so that the second specific game is started. Further, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second specific area Z2 is fixed and stopped to display the specific symbol in response to the input of the second game end command, and the second specific game is ended.

Next, the winning effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the big win effect is performed during the big win game. When the opening command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. The secondary CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

Further, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that a small win effect is performed during the small win game. The small-hit effect in this embodiment is such that the effect display device 25 continues to display the effect symbols at the end of the small-hit special game. The small winning effect in the present embodiment is such that the effect display device 25 continues to display the specific symbol at the end of the small winning special game.

Next, state processing performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-RAM 41c stores information that can specify the game state. The information that can specify the game state stored in the secondary RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary probability state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the secondary RAM 41c includes information that can specify whether it is an open extended state or a non-open extended state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary extended state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the secondary RAM 41c includes information that can specify whether it is in the variable shortened state or the non-variable shortened state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary shortened state flag). In the present embodiment, information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state, information that can specify which of the extended open state and the non-extended open state, and a variable shortened state Although the information that can specify which of the non-variable shortening states is specified is separated, part or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, it is possible to determine whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state, whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, and whether it is a variable shortened state or a non-variable shortened state. and may be configured to be identifiable.

When the control information capable of specifying the low-probability state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the low-probability state to the secondary probability state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the high-probability state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the high-probability state to the secondary probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the extended non-open state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the extended non-open state to the secondary extended state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the extended open state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the extended open state to the secondary extended state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-variation shortened state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-variation shortened state to the secondary shortened state flag. When the control information that can specify the variation shortening state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the variation shortening state to the secondary shortening state flag.

The secondary CPU 41a sets the secondary probability state flag to a value capable of specifying a low probability state, the secondary use extended state flag to a value capable of specifying a non-open extended state, and the secondary use shortened state flag to specify a non-variable shortened state. When the game state in which each possible value is set is reached, information that can be specified as being in a normal low-probability state (hereinafter referred to as sub-normal low-probability information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. The secondary CPU 41a has a value that can specify the low probability state in the secondary probability state flag, a value that can specify the open extended state in the secondary extended state flag, and a variable shortened state in the secondary shortened state flag. When a game state in which each value is set occurs, information that can be specified as being in a specific low-probability state (hereinafter referred to as sub-specific low-probability information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. In addition, the main CPU 40a sets the secondary probability state flag to specify a high probability state, the secondary extended state flag to specify the open extended state, and the secondary shortened state flag to specify the variable shortened state. When a game state in which each possible value is set is reached, information (hereinafter referred to as sub-specific high-accuracy information) that can specify that the game is in a specific high-accuracy state is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. The secondary CPU 41a has a value that can specify the high probability state in the secondary probability state flag, a value that can specify the non-open extended state in the secondary extended state flag, and a variable shortened state in the secondary shortened state flag. values are set respectively, information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as sub-special information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c.

When the opening command is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a winning state flag stored in the secondary RAM 41c to a value capable of specifying that a big winning game is in progress. When the sub-CPU 41a inputs the ending command and then the variation pattern designation command, it sets the winning state flag stored in the sub-RAM 41c to a value that can specify that the winning game is not in progress. When the sub-CPU 41a receives the small-hit occurrence command, it sets the hit state flag stored in the sub-RAM 41c to a value capable of specifying that the small-hit game is in progress. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command after inputting the small hit occurrence command, it sets a value that can specify that the game is not being played. The sub-CPU 41a refers to the winning state flag stored in the sub-RAM 41c to determine whether a big win game is in progress, a small win game is in progress, or a win game is not in progress (not a big win game, but a small win game). inside or not) can be identified.

Here, based on FIG. 8, in the gaming machine 10, changes in the number of held balls with respect to the playing time in each game state will be described.
In the game machine 10, if a game ball is entered into the second start hole 27, a small win is achieved with a high probability even if a big win is not achieved. In addition, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, the probability of a small hit triggered by the ball entering the second start port when it is in a non-variable state, and the probability of entering the second start port when it is in a variable probability state. It is the same as the probability of getting a small hit with the ball as a trigger. Therefore, the probability that the second special game will be a small hit is the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state. The same is true in any case. Then, if the game ball is hit to the right, the game ball can enter the gate 33 and can enter the second start port 27, so that a small winning lottery is generated and a prize ball is obtained. Opportunity arises. However, since the variation time of the second special game in the non-variation shortening state is significantly longer than the variation time of the second special game in the variation shortening state, a small winning game is actually generated. The amount of time it takes to get a chance to win a prize ball is also significantly longer. In the present embodiment, the second special prize opening 31 is finally opened after about 10 minutes have passed since the second special game was started by entering the game ball into the second starting opening 27 . will be released.

When hitting to the right in the non-variable shortened state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls shot) exceeds the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. . Furthermore, when hitting to the right, since the game ball does not enter the first starting hole 26, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time is greatly reduced. Therefore, in the non-variable contraction state, it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, in the variable shortening state, the variable time of the second special game is shorter than in the non-variable shortening state. As a result, in the variable reduction state, the number of small wins per unit time tends to increase, and the frequency of giving small win games per unit time increases, as compared with the non-variation reduction state. easy. That is, in this embodiment, when it is in the special state, the frequency with which the small winning game is given per unit time is higher than when it is in the normal low-probability state. Further, in the present embodiment, when it is in the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, the frequency of giving a small winning game per unit time is higher than when it is in the normal low-probability state. For this reason, when it is in the variable contraction state, it is preferable to hit to the right.

Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10 , the second starting port 27 is provided upstream of the second big winning port 31 in the downstream passage 39 . And, in this embodiment, when it is in the open extension state, most of the game balls entering from the ball entrance 39a enter the second start opening 27, and even if a small winning game is generated, the second big prize is won. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 31. - 特許庁In particular, even if the second starting port 27 is closed, when the second starting port 27 is closed by reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path 39 by the first protrusion 38a Even a game ball that enters the ball entrance 39a is more likely to enter the second starting hole 27.例文帳に追加On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when it is in the non-open extension state, compared to when it is in the open extension state, out of the game balls entered from the entrance 39a, the second start opening 27 is not entered. The number of game balls entering the second prize winning opening 31 tends to increase. In particular, even if the second big winning opening 31 is closed, the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 27 because the second protrusion 38b slows down the game ball flowing down the downflow passage 39. The possibility of the game ball entering the second big winning hole 31 increases.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, according to the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled in a special state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time increases as the number of small wins per unit time increases. The number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time is greater than the number of . As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled in a special state, if the player hits to the right, even if the big win game is not caused, the game ball (holding ball) in possession is increased by the occurrence of the small win game. It is possible to Thus, in the gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to at least the non-open extended state and the variable shortened state, compared to when it is controlled to at least the non-open extended state and the non-variable shortened state, the small winning game It can be said that the advantage is high when Further, in the game machine 10, when it is controlled at least in the non-open extended state and the variable shortened state, a small winning game is generated as compared to when it is controlled at least in the open extended state and the variable shortened state. The advantage of the time is high. Therefore, it can be said that the special state has a higher degree of advantage than the normal low-probability state, the specific low-probability state, and the specific high-probability state. In this embodiment, at least when the non-opening extension state and the variable shortening state are controlled, the number of game balls that can be obtained is greater than the number of game balls shot per predetermined unit time, so that a small hit is achieved. It can be said that the degree of advantage when a game is generated is high. That is, when the small winning game is given in the special state, the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of the game ball compared to the case where the small winning game is given in the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state can be said to be high.

In the gaming machine 10, when the normal low-probability state is controlled, it is assumed that a left-handed shot is preferable because a left-handed shot is preferred. However, when the control is normally performed in a low-probability state, even if the player hits to the left, the number of balls in possession cannot be increased, and the number of balls in possession decreases as the game continues.

Also, in the gaming machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled to either the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, hitting to the right is preferable, so hitting to the right is assumed. However, if it is controlled in either the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, the number of times that a small hit is won per unit time increases compared to the normal low-probability state, but the right hit Even so, the number of balls in possession cannot be increased, and the number of balls in possession decreases as the game continues. That is, when the player is in either the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, the number of balls held does not increase, although the number of small winning games given per unit time increases compared to the normal low-probability state. However, if it is controlled to one of the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state, since it is possible to easily enter the game ball to the second start port 27 by striking to the right, usually low probability Compared to the case where the state is controlled, the decrease in the number of balls held when the game is continued is suppressed. Therefore, it can be said that the specific low-probability state is more advantageous than the normal low-probability state. In addition, it can be said that the specific high-probability state has a higher degree of advantage than the normal low-probability state.

On the other hand, when the player is controlled in a special state, it is assumed that the player will hit to the right because it is preferable to hit to the right. And when it is controlled in a special state, there are many chances that a small winning game is generated per predetermined unit time and the game ball can be entered into the second big winning hole 31 by hitting to the right. Therefore, the number of balls in possession can be increased, and the number of balls in possession increases as the game continues. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the special state, the number of small winnings per unit time increases compared to the normal low-probability state, and the number of holding balls can be increased. That is, when it is in the special state, it is possible to increase the number of possession balls by increasing the number of times that the small winning game is given per unit time than when it is in the normal low probability state. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of winning balls can be increased by increasing the number of small winnings per unit time.

In the game machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled in the special state, it is possible to expect that the period during which the special state is controlled becomes longer while expecting a big win. In the gaming machine 10, the number of held balls can be increased by an average of 900 during the period from when the special state is controlled to when the special state ends. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, when the first jackpot game is generated, the number of possessed balls can be increased by an average of 750 during the jackpot game. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the second big win game is caused and when the third big win game is caused, the number of possessed balls can be increased by 300 on average during the big win game. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, one first big winning game has a higher expected value for an increase in possession balls than one second big winning game or one third big winning game.

Then, in the gaming machine 10, the expected value for the increase in possession balls is higher from the start of the special state to the end of the special state than in one big win game. The gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state after the first jackpot game is finished. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, it is controlled to the specific high-probability state after the second big win game is finished, and is controlled to the specific low-probability state after the third big win game is finished. As described above, when the small winning game is given in the special state, the expected value to increase the holding ball is higher than when the small winning game is given in the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state . That is, the expected value for the increase in possessed balls in the game after the end of the first big win game is higher than the expected value for the increase in possessed balls after the end of the second big win game or after the end of the third big win game.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when one small winning game is generated in a special state, the number of possessed balls can be increased by an average of 30 during the small winning game. In the gaming machine 10, when the first big win game is generated, the number of possessed balls can be increased by 750 on average during the big win game, so one first big win game is more likely to result in one small win. The expected value for increasing the number of balls held is higher than for games. Therefore, when the first big winning game is awarded, it can be said that the degree of advantage is higher than when the small winning game is awarded.

Next, during execution of the first special game, winning a winning lottery (big winning lottery and small winning lottery) triggered by the ball entering the second start hole 27 and playing a winning game (big winning game and small winning game). is generated, the generation of the winning game is given priority over the first special game being executed.

As shown in FIG. 9, during execution of the first special game, the second special game in which a big win or a small win is won in a winning lottery ends at timing t11. In this case, the first special symbol variation game, which is normally performed until the variation time T1 based on the variation pattern, is forcibly lost at the variation time T2 corresponding to the timing t11. The first special game that was That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the second special game that results in a big win or a small win ends during execution of the first special game, the first control is interrupted, and the first special game being executed is forcibly lost. end. Then, when the winning game generated from timing t11 ends at timing t12, the first special game is executed if the first special reservation number is "1 or more". Thus, in the gaming machine 10, if the first special reservation number is "1 or more" after the winning game is finished, the interrupted first control is started, and the first special game is started. Similarly, when the winning game ends at timing t12, the second special game is executed if the second special reservation number is "1 or more". Note that the first special game that is forcibly terminated at timing t11 and the first special game that is started after the winning game is terminated are different first special games.

Here, the special effects executed by the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The special effect is configured to be executable in the effect display device 25. - 特許庁The special effect can be executed during the jackpot game. On the other hand, the special effect cannot be executed during the small winning game. In this embodiment, during the ending period during the jackpot game, a special effect can be executed. In the gaming machine 10, a special effect is executed for the special game whose execution is suspended. That is, in the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, the special effect can be executed for the special game whose execution is suspended. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the special effect can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended among the first special game whose execution is suspended and the second special game whose execution is suspended. is configured to That is, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special effect for the second special game whose execution is suspended during the jackpot game. Then, in the gaming machine 10, a special performance is executed according to whether or not there is a second special game that becomes a first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the big win game. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, during the big win game, the special effect is executed when there is a second special game that becomes the first big win among the second special games targeted for the special effect. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, the special effect is not executed when there is no second special game that becomes the first big win among the second special games that are the targets of the special effect during the big win game.

In the gaming machine 10, even if there is a second special game that becomes a small win among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the jackpot game, a second special game is included in the second special games whose execution is suspended. If there is no second special game with one big win, the special performance is not executed. That is, in the gaming machine 10, even if there is a second special game with a small win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, the second special games whose execution is suspended include the first big win. When there is no such second special game, the special effect is not executed. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, if there is a second special game that becomes a first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, a small win is won among the second special games whose execution is suspended. A special effect is executed even when there is no second special game. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, even if there is a second special game that will result in a second big win or a third big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the big win game, the second special game whose execution is suspended is selected. If there is no second special game as the first big win among the two special games, the special performance is not executed. That is, in the gaming machine 10, even if there is a second special game with a second big win or a third big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, when there is no second special game with a first big win. , the special effect is not executed. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, if there is a second special game that results in a first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, there is no second special game that results in a second big win or a third big win. Special performance is executed even when The special effect can be said to be a effect for notifying that there is a second special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the special effect is executed during the first jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 10, during the jackpot game, the ending effect and the special effect are executed after the final round game is finished. In the effect display device 25, a special image SD1 is displayed along with execution of the special effect. The special image SD1 of this embodiment is composed of an image simulating a "samurai" character and an image of the words "V de Gozaru!!". In this embodiment, the special image SD1 is displayed on the effect display device 25 during at least part of the ending period, and the special effect is executed.

Processing related to the special effect performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
When the ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the special effect based on the prefetch command stored in the sub RAM 41c. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the ending command, if the prefetch command corresponding to the second special game is not stored in the sub RAM 41c, the sub CPU 41a does not decide to execute the special effect. That is, when the secondary CPU 41a inputs the ending command and the second special reservation number is 0, the secondary CPU 41a does not decide to execute the special effect. Deciding not to execute the special effect corresponds to deciding not to execute the special effect. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the ending command during the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, and the read-ahead command corresponding to the second special game is stored in the sub-RAM 41c, the read-ahead command is included in the read-ahead command. It is determined whether the prefetch command is classified into one of SC1, SC4, and SC5. Further, when the sub-CPU 41a inputs an ending command during the third jackpot game, if the pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is stored in the sub-RAM 41c, the pre-reading command is classified into the pre-reading command SC1. determines whether it is a read-ahead command. That is, when the ending command is input during the jackpot game, the sub CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a second special game that will be the first jackpot among the second special games whose execution is suspended.

During the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the sub CPU 41a classifies the read-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-RAM 41c into one of the read-ahead commands SC1, SC4 and SC5. If there is a look-ahead command to be executed, it decides to execute a special effect. For example, during the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, if there is a read-ahead command classified into one of the read-ahead commands SC1, SC4, and SC5 among the read-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game, by lottery, It may be configured such that execution of a special effect is determined. Further, during the third jackpot game, the sub CPU 41a executes a special effect when there is a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-RAM 41c. to decide. For example, when there is a look-ahead command classified as a look-ahead command SC1 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game during the third big win game, it is determined by lottery to execute the special performance. may

When it is decided to execute the special effect, the secondary CPU 41a controls such that the special effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when there is a second special game that will result in a first jackpot among the second special games whose execution is suspended, a special effect is executed. When the special effect is executed, the secondary CPU 41a performs control so that the special effect is terminated when the ending time elapses.

On the other hand, during the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the sub-CPU 41a classifies the read-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-RAM 41c into one of the read-ahead commands SC1, SC4, and SC5. If there is no look-ahead command to be executed, it is not decided to execute the special effect. Further, during the third jackpot game, the sub CPU 41a executes a special effect when there is no look-ahead command classified as the look-ahead command SC1 among the look-ahead commands corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub-RAM 41c. do not decide As described above, in the present embodiment, if there is no second special game that becomes the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, the special effect is not executed.

Next, a specific effect executed by the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The specific effect is configured to be executable in the effect display device 25. - 特許庁A specific effect can be executed during a small winning game. On the other hand, the specific effect cannot be executed during the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game. Further, the specific effect can be executed during the small winning game when the small winning game is given in either the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state. On the other hand, the specific effect cannot be executed during the small winning game even if the small winning game is given in the normal low probability state. Further, the specific effect cannot be executed during the small winning game even if the small winning game is given in the special state. Then, the specific effect is executed in at least a part of the period from the start of the small winning game to the end of the game. In the gaming machine 10, a specific effect is executed for the special game whose execution is suspended. That is, in the present embodiment, during the small winning game, the specific effect can be executed for the special game whose execution is suspended. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the specific effect can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended among the first special game whose execution is suspended and the second special game whose execution is suspended. is configured to In this way, the gaming machine 10, when a small winning game is given in either the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state, executes the second special game whose execution is suspended during the small winning game. It is configured to be able to execute a specific effect as a target. On the other hand, the gaming machine 10 is configured so that the specific effect cannot be executed when a small winning game is given in the normal low-probability state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be unable to execute a specific effect when a small winning game is awarded in a special state.

In the gaming machine 10, a specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a second special game that becomes a first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the small winning game. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, when there is a second special game that becomes a first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the small winning game, the second special game whose execution is suspended The specific effect is more likely to be executed than when the game does not include the second special game that becomes the first big win. Specifically, in the present embodiment, there is a second special game in which the winning probability of the specific effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect is the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended. When there is no second special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, it is set higher. Incidentally, in this embodiment, execution of the specific effect is determined by winning the specific effect lottery, but execution of the specific effect is not determined by not winning the specific effect lottery. Not deciding to execute the specific effect corresponds to deciding not to execute the specific effect.

In the gaming machine 10, when a small winning game is awarded in either the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state, a second special game that becomes a small winning is included in the second special games whose execution is suspended. Whether there is or not does not change the winning probability of the specific effect lottery. In this way, the specific effect can be executed regardless of whether or not there is a second special game with a small win among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the small win game. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when a small winning game is provided in either the specific low probability state or the specific high probability state, the second big win or the third big win is won in the second special game whose execution is suspended. The winning probability of the specific effect lottery does not change depending on whether or not there is a second special game. In this way, the specific effect can be executed regardless of whether or not there is a second special game with a second big win or a third big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended during the small win game. .

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, during the small winning game, when there is a second special game that becomes the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, and when the second special game whose execution is suspended is included. The specific effect may be executed both when there is no second special game which becomes the first big win among the two special games. That is, the specific effect is the case where the second special game that is the target of the specific effect includes the second special game that becomes the first big win during the small win game, and the second special game that is the target of the specific effect. It can be executed both when there is no second special game that will be the first big win. The specific effect can be said to be a effect suggesting that there is a second special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended.

There are a plurality of types of specific effects in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the degree of expectation that the second special game, which is the first big win, will be among the second special games whose execution is suspended differs depending on the type of the specific effect. In the following description, the ``expectation level of the second special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended'' is simply referred to as the ``expectation level of the first big win based on the specific effect''. There is The first big win expectation degree by the specific effect is the probability of being executed when there is no second special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, and the second special game whose execution is suspended. It can be calculated by the ratio of the probability that it will be executed when there is a second special game that will be the first big win among the special games.

The specific effects include a first specific effect, a second specific effect, and a third specific effect. The degree of expectation for the first big hit by the specific effect is higher in the third specific effect than in the first specific effect and the second specific effect. In the second specific effect, the degree of expectation for the first big hit due to the specific effect is higher than in the first specific effect. In the specific effect, the second stage effect is executed after the first stage effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the first-stage effects in the first specific effect to the third specific effect are common, and the effects are the same effect mode. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second-stage effects in the first specific effect to the third specific effect are not common, and different effects are produced.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), when the specific effect is executed, the specific image LD1 is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the first stage effect is executed. The specific image LD1 of the present embodiment is composed of an image imitating a "scroll" and including character information "Mr. After that, when the specific image LD1 is erased and the specific effect is executed as shown in FIG. is executed. The specific image LD2 shown in FIG. 11B is an image imitating a "scroll" and includes text information "It's intense heat!?" Information is different. That is, there are a plurality of types of specific effects in the present embodiment, the same effect (first stage effect) regardless of the type of specific effect, a different effect (second stage effect) depending on the type of specific effect, is executed.

When it is a specific low probability state and when it is a specific high probability state, the processing related to the specific effect performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute a specific effect based on the look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game stored in the sub RAM 41c when the sub-win occurrence command is input. Specifically, the secondary CPU 41a does not decide to execute the specific effect when there is no prefetch command corresponding to the second special game stored in the secondary RAM 41c. That is, the secondary CPU 41a does not decide to execute the specific effect if the second special reservation number is 0 when the small hit occurrence command is input. Deciding not to execute the specific effect corresponds to deciding not to execute the specific effect.

In the specific high-probability state, when the sub-CPU 41a inputs a small win occurrence command, if pre-reading commands corresponding to the second special game are stored in the sub-RAM 41c, pre-reading commands SC1, SC4, and pre-reading commands SC1, SC4, It is determined whether the prefetch command is classified into one of SC5. Further, in the specific low-probability state, when the sub-CPU 41a inputs a command to generate a small win, if a pre-reading command corresponding to the second special game is stored in the sub-RAM 41c, the pre-reading command SC1 is included in the pre-reading command. Determine whether it is a classified prefetch command. In other words, when the sub-CPU 41a inputs the command for generating a small win, it determines whether or not there is a special game that will result in a first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended. When the sub CPU 41a determines that there is a prefetch command classified into one of the prefetch commands SC1, SC4, and SC5 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game in the specific high probability state, execution is suspended. A specific performance lottery is carried out with a winning probability when there is a second special game to be a first big win among the second special games. Similarly, when the secondary CPU 41a determines that there is a prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC1 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game in the specific low-probability state, the secondary CPU 41a executes the second special game whose execution is suspended. A specific performance lottery is carried out with a winning probability when there is a second special game as a first big win in the game. On the other hand, when the secondary CPU 41a determines that there is no prefetch command classified into any of the prefetch commands SC1, SC4, and SC5 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game in the specific high probability state, execution is suspended. A specific performance lottery is carried out with a winning probability when there is no second special game to be a first big win among the second special games being played. Similarly, when the sub CPU 41a determines that there is no prefetch command classified as the prefetch command SC1 among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game in the specific low-probability state, the second special game whose execution is suspended A specific performance lottery is carried out with a winning probability when there is no second special game that becomes the first big win in the game. For the specific effect lottery, for example, the secondary CPU 41a acquires the random number generated in the sub-board 41 as the random number value used for the specific effect lottery, the value of the random number, the determination value stored in the secondary ROM 41b, may be configured to be performed using

When the specific effect lottery is won, the secondary CPU 41a determines the type of specific effect from among the first specific effect to the third specific effect. When the secondary CPU 41a determines that there is a second special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, the secondary CPU 41a makes the first special game among the second special games whose execution is suspended. The type of specific performance is determined by the selection rate when there is a second special game that will be a big hit. On the other hand, when the secondary CPU 41a determines that there is no second special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, The type of the specific performance is determined by the selection rate when there is no second special game as the first big win. For example, the secondary CPU 41a may acquire the random number generated in the sub-board 41 as the value of the random number used for the specific effect lottery, and the type of the specific effect may be determined based on the random number. After determining the type of the specific effect, the sub CPU 41a controls such that the determined type of specific effect is executed. At this time, the secondary CPU 41a executes the first stage effect and then executes the second stage effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is a effect that suggests whether or not there is a special game that will result in the first big win among the second special games whose execution has been suspended. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the special effect is a effect for notifying that there is a special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended. In this embodiment, the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the specific effect is executed are different from the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the special effect is executed.

Here, based on FIG. 12, in any of the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, when the second special game is finished and the small winning game is awarded, the specific effect is executed, and the second A case where a special performance is executed when the second special game is finished and the first big win game is awarded will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12, it is assumed that during the execution of the first special game, the second special game as a small win ends at timing t21 and a small win game is awarded. At the timing t21, the first control is interrupted and the first special game being executed is stopped based on the fact that the second special game is finished and the small winning game is awarded. At this time, it is assumed that there is a second special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, and based on that, it is decided to execute the specific effect. During the small winning game, the specific effect starts at timing t22, and the specific effect ends at timing t23. Incidentally, when the small winning game ends at the timing before the timing t23, the specific effect ends at the timing at which the small winning game ends before the timing t23. The specific effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended when the small winning game is awarded, and is the second special game that is the target of the specific effect. It is executed depending on whether there is a special game that will be the first big win. Therefore, the specific effect executed at timing t22 is executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended at timing t21. In the present embodiment, when the first special game is being executed in either the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, the second special game as a small win is finished and the small win game is started. When given, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the specific effect can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended. In this embodiment, when the first special game is being executed and when the second special game as a small win is finished and a small win game is awarded, the first control is interrupted and the first control is executed. When the control is interrupted, a specific performance is executed according to whether or not there is a second special game that becomes a first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended. In addition, as described above, in the gaming machine 10, when a small winning game is given in either the normal low-probability state or the special state, the specific effect is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is being executed in either the normal low-probability state or the special state, the second special game as a small win ends and the small-win game starts. When given, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the specific performance is configured to be unexecutable.

The specific effect can be executed only during the small winning game and cannot be executed during the big winning game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first big win game is awarded, the specific effect is not executed, while when the small win game is awarded, the first big win and the first big win are included in the special games whose execution is suspended. A specific effect is executed depending on whether there is a special game. Then, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is being executed and the second special game as the first big win is finished and the first big win game is awarded, the first control is interrupted. , the specific effect cannot be executed when the first control is interrupted.

Further, after the small winning game ends at timing t24, if the first special reservation number is 1 or more, the first control is started, and the first special game is started. Similarly, after the small winning game ends at timing t24, if the second special reservation number is 1 or more, the second control is started, and the second special game is started. Then, at timing t25, it is assumed that execution of the second special game for the first big win, whose execution was suspended at timing t21, is started. Incidentally, even if the losing first special game ends at timing t26 during execution of the second special game that started at timing t25, the second control is not interrupted and the second special game is executed. is continuously executed. After that, when the second special game which becomes the first big win started at timing t25 and ends at timing t27, if the first special game is being executed, the second special game ends and the first big win game is played. is given, the first control is interrupted and the first special game being executed is stopped. At this time, it is assumed that there is a second special game that will be the first big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended, and based on that, it is decided to execute the special effect. Then, during the first jackpot game, the special performance starts at timing t28, and the special performance ends at timing t29. The special performance is a performance that can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended when the ending period is started, and the first jackpot is won in the second special game that is the target of the special performance. It is executed depending on whether there is a special game that becomes Therefore, the specific effect executed at timing t28 is executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended at timing t28. In other words, even the second special game whose execution is suspended before the timing t28 during the first jackpot game can be the target of the special effect. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is being executed and the second special game as the first big win is finished and the first big win game is awarded, the first control is executed. When the first control is interrupted and the first control is interrupted, the special effect can be executed for the second special game whose execution is suspended.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, when the second special game as a small win is finished and a small win game is awarded, a second special game related to the execution of the first special game is awarded. 1 control is interrupted and a specific effect is executed. In this way, by executing the specific effect in a situation where the first control is interrupted, it is possible to attract attention to the second special game whose execution is suspended, and to improve interest. By the way, when the second special game is finished and the small winning game is awarded, the first control relating to the execution of the first special game is interrupted, and there is a possibility that the interest in the special game may decrease. A decline in interest can be suppressed by being executed.

(2) The special state is more advantageous than the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state. Therefore, when the player is in the special state, expectations for the game are likely to be raised more easily than when the player is in the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state. In such a special state, the second special game results in a small hit, and the specific effect is not executed while the first control is interrupted. On the other hand, the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state have a lower degree of advantage than the special state, so it is difficult to raise expectations for the game. In the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state in which the advantages are lower than those in the special state, the specific effect is executed when the second special game becomes a small hit and the first control is interrupted. By doing so, it is possible to effectively improve interest. As a result, it is possible to amuse the player and improve interest in any of the special state, the specific low probability state, and the specific high probability state.

(3) In the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, but is being executed. A production game corresponding to the second special game is executed. For this reason, in the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the second special game as a small win is terminated and a small win game is awarded. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to pay attention to the fact that the specific effect is executed, and to improve interest. Furthermore, when the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state exists, the effect game corresponding to the second special game, which is the target of the specific effect, is executed, so that the degree of attention to the effect game is increased and the interest is improved. be able to.

(4) In the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the first specific game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed, and , a second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. Further, in the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed. An effect game corresponding to the second special game is executed. For this reason, while making it understood that the first special game and the second special game are being executed by the specific game, the second special game, which is a small win by the effect game, ends and the small win game is awarded. can be made easier to understand. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the special game being executed, and it is possible to make it easier for the player to pay attention to the fact that the small win game is given and the specific performance is executed, thereby improving the interest. can.

(5) When the first jackpot game is awarded, the specific effect is not executed. For example, when a small winning game is awarded, the advantage is lower than when the first big winning game is awarded, so the player's mood is raised compared to when the first big winning game is awarded. hard. However, when the small winning game is awarded, it is possible to execute a specific effect that is not executed when the first big winning game is awarded. Therefore, when the small winning game is awarded, although the degree of advantage is lower than that of the first big winning game, there is a benefit that cannot be obtained when the first big winning game of ``executing the specific performance'' is awarded. Since it can be obtained, it is possible to improve interest.

(6) Although the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time, when the second special game becomes a big hit, the first control is interrupted and the special effect is executed. By executing the special effect in a situation where the first control is interrupted, it is possible to attract attention to the second special game whose execution is suspended, and to improve interest. The display contents of the effect display device 25 when the specific effect is executed are different from the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the special effect is executed. For this reason, various effects can be executed with respect to the display contents of the effects for the second special game whose execution is suspended, and the interest can be improved.

(7) The specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a second special game that is a first big win having a higher degree of advantage than the small win, so that the execution of the second special game that is suspended is made more noticeable. It is possible to improve interest.

(8) When a small winning game is awarded, a specific effect is executed according to whether or not there is a special game that will result in a first big winning among the special games whose execution is suspended. Therefore, even if a small winning game having a lower advantage than the first big winning game is awarded, the execution of the special game is suspended due to the execution of the specific effect. It is possible to heighten the expectation that the first jackpot game with a high degree of advantage is awarded in the middle of the game, and to improve the amusement. Then, when the small winning game is awarded, the specific effect is executed depending on whether the first big winning game having a high degree of advantage is awarded, so that the degree of advantage is further increased in addition to the provision of the small winning game. It is possible to heighten the expectation that the first jackpot game is awarded, and to improve the interest.

(9) The specific effect is executed according to whether or not there is a special game that will result in the first big win among the symbol variation games whose execution is being suspended. On the other hand, the specific effect is executed regardless of whether or not there is a special game with a small win among the special games whose execution is suspended. In this way, when a small winning game with a low degree of advantage is provided, a first big win with a high degree of advantage is not executed depending on whether or not a small prize game with a similarly low degree of advantage is provided. A specific performance is executed depending on whether a game is given. For example, when a small winning game with a low degree of advantage is provided, even if the production is executed according to whether a small winning game with a low degree of advantage is provided, whether the situation will be the same as the current situation again. Since the presentation is made according to the performance, it is difficult to increase interest in the specific presentation. On the other hand, when a small winning game with a low degree of advantage is provided, if the effect is executed according to whether the first big winning game with a high degree of advantage is provided, the game payout situation is higher than the current situation Since the production is performed according to whether the player becomes a player, it is easy to improve interest in the specific production.

(10) The special effect is not executed when there is no special game with the first big win, even if there is a special game with the small win among the special games whose execution is suspended. On the other hand, the special effect is executed even when there is no special game for a small win if there is a special game for the first big win among the special games whose execution is suspended. In this way, the special effect is executed regardless of whether or not there is a special game with a small win among the special games whose execution is suspended. On the other hand, if there is a first jackpot among special games whose execution is suspended, a special effect is executed. For example, when a first big win game having a higher advantage than a small win game is provided, a special effect is executed when there is a special game with a small win among the special games whose execution is suspended. Even if it is done, since the advantage of the small winning game is lower than that of the first big winning game, it is difficult to raise the mood. On the other hand, if the special performance is performed when there is a special game that will be the first big win among the special games whose execution is suspended, when the first big win game with a high degree of advantage is awarded, it is further added. It is possible to heighten the expectation that the first jackpot game with a high degree of advantage is awarded, and to improve the interest.

(11) When a small winning game is given in a special state, the expectation for winning a game ball is higher than when a small winning game is given in a specific low-probability state and a specific high-probability state. Only in the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state where the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of the game ball is low in this way, the specific effect that is not executed in the special state is executed. In a specific low-probability state and a specific high-probability state in which the degree of expectation for obtaining a game ball is low, a specific performance is executed depending on whether or not there is a second special game with a big hit among the second special games whose execution is suspended. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the decline in interest.

(12) When it is in the special state, the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, the frequency of giving a small winning game per unit time is higher than when it is in the normal low-probability state. In addition, when a small winning game is awarded in the special state, the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of the game ball is high as compared with the case where the small winning game is awarded in the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state. In such a special state in which the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of game balls is high, feeling is likely to be elevated by giving a small winning game as compared with the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state. On the other hand, in the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state in which the degree of expectation regarding the acquisition of the game ball is low, it is difficult to raise the mood by giving the small winning game compared to the special state, and the small winning game is high. There is a possibility that the interest may decrease due to the frequent assignment. When a small winning game is awarded in such a specific low probability state and a specific high probability state, a specific effect is produced depending on whether there is a special game that will result in a big win among the second special games whose execution is suspended. Since it is executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

(13) The specific effect is executed depending on whether or not there is a second special game that is the first jackpot, which is the jackpot with the highest degree of advantage among the jackpots. It is possible to attract attention and improve interest.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The specific effect and the special effect may be performed by the decoration lamp 17 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25. - 特許庁Further, the specific effect and the special effect may be performed by the speaker 18 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25. - 特許庁

The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special effect for one or both of the first special game whose execution is suspended and the second special game whose execution is suspended during the jackpot game. good too. For example, the gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute a special effect when there is a first special game to be a first big win among the first special games targeted for the special effect during the big win game.

The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a specific effect for one or both of the first special game whose execution is suspended and the second special game whose execution is suspended during the small winning game. may That is, the gaming machine 10 interrupts the first control when the first special game is being executed and when the second special game as a small win is finished and a small win game is awarded. When the first control is interrupted, it may be possible to execute a specific effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended. Further, the gaming machine 10 interrupts the first control when the first special game is being executed and when the second special game as a small win is finished and a small win game is awarded. When the first control is interrupted, it may be possible to execute the specific effect depending on whether or not there is a first special game that will be the first big win among the first special games whose execution is suspended.

- It may be configured so that a small winning lottery may be performed when a game ball enters the first start hole 26 as a trigger. During the execution of the second special game, when the first special game results in a small win and causes the first special symbol display section 22a to confirm and stop displaying the small winning symbols, the main CPU 40a forces the second special game being executed. It may be terminated, and the second special symbol display portion 22b may be caused to confirm and stop displaying the lost symbol. For example, the gaming machine 10 interrupts the second control when the second special game is being executed and when the first special game as a small win is finished and a small win game is awarded. When the second control is interrupted, it may be possible to execute a specific effect for the first special game whose execution is suspended. Further, when the second special game is being executed and the first special game as a small win is finished and a small win game is awarded, the second control is interrupted and the When the second control is interrupted, it may be possible to execute a specific effect for the second special game whose execution is suspended. In addition, the probability that the game ball enters the first start hole 26 and becomes a small hit may be set arbitrarily. Further, the gaming machine 10 may execute a specific effect during the small winning game when the first special game is finished and the small winning game is given in the normal low probability state. In addition, the gaming machine 10 does not need to execute the specific effect during the small winning game when the second special game is finished and the small winning game is given in the normal low probability state.

- A special effect may be executed instead of the ending effect. That is, the gaming machine 10 may execute the special effect instead of the ending effect without executing the ending effect when the special effect is executed.

- A special production|presentation may be executable only when some jackpot games (for example, 1st jackpot game) are provided among multiple types of jackpot games. For example, when the special performance is configured to be executable only during the first jackpot game, the degree of attention to the awarding of the first jackpot game is increased, and interest can be improved. In addition, for example, among the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game, the special effect may be executed during the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game. When configured in this way, the second big winning game and the third big winning game having lower advantages than the first big winning game can be enjoyed, and the interest can be improved.

- The special effect may be executed during the opening period, for example, during the round game, even if it is not during the ending period. When the special effect is executed during the round game, it may be executed in a predetermined specific round, or the round game in which the special effect is executed may be determined by lottery. In this case, it is assumed that the number of special games whose execution is suspended is larger in the round game closer to the final round game in the jackpot game, and the degree of attention to the execution of the special effect can be increased. . As a result, as the jackpot game progresses, the degree of attention to the execution of the special effect is gradually increased, and the interest can be improved. Also, the special effect may be executed over a plurality of round games. Also, the timing of executing the special effect may be varied according to the type of the big win game. For example, the special performance may be executed during the opening period during the first jackpot game, and the special performance may be executed during the ending period during the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game.

When the gaming machine 10 does not include a special game that will be the first big win among the special games that are being suspended, but there is a special game that is the second big win among the special games that are being suspended. may be configured to be able to execute a special effect. Similarly, even if there is no special game that will be the first big win among the special games whose execution is suspended, if there is a special game that will be the third big win among the special games whose execution is suspended, a special effect will be provided. may be configured to be executable.

When the number of the second special games to be the first big win is "1" among the second special games which are the target of the special effect, and when the number of the second special games to be the first big win is "2 or more", , the content of the special performance may be changed.

・When it is decided to execute a specific effect, it is prohibited to execute a new specific effect until the second special game, which is the target of the specific effect when it is decided to execute the specific effect, is completed. may For example, if it is decided to execute a specific effect while the execution of the second special game for two times is suspended, the specific effect will be executed from the end of the small winning game until the end of the second special game twice. You may make it not decide to perform production.

・When there is no second special game with the first big win among the second special games that are the target of the specific effects, and there is a second special game with the second big win, and a second special game with the third big win. The odds of winning the specific effect lottery may be varied depending on when there is a game, when there is a second special game with a small hit, and when there is a second special game with a loss. For example, the winning probability of the specific effect lottery may be increased in the order of "losing<small win<third big win<second big win". Further, when there is a second special game to be the first big win among the second special games targeted for the specific effect, the specific effect may be executed without fail.

In the special state, when the second special game with a small win is over and a small win game is generated, an effect different from the small win effect and the specific effect in the above embodiment is executed during the small win game. good too. For example, in a special state, when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 31 during a small winning game, an image including character information "+15" is displayed on the effect display device 25, and 15 balls are displayed. You may make it alert|report the provision of a game ball. On the other hand, in the normal low-probability state, the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, when the second special game as a small win is over and a small win game is generated, the above "small win" is generated during the small win game. It is not necessary to execute "effect different from the effect and the specific effect".

- When the main CPU 40a starts the first special game during the execution of the second special game that will result in a big win, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the first special game. Similarly, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the second special game when starting the second special game during execution of the first special game that will result in a big win. Further, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the first special game when starting the first special game during the execution of the second special game with a small win. Similarly, when the main CPU 40a starts the second special game during the execution of the first special game with a small win, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the second special game. Further, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the second special game when starting the second special game during execution of the first special game that will result in a big win. In the case of "forced loss" in this way, the main CPU 40a may force the loss after conducting the winning lottery, or may force the loss without conducting the winning lottery.

- The types of specific effects are not limited to the three types described in the above embodiment, and may be two or less, or may be four or more. Also, the aspect of the specific effect may be changed. For example, even if there are multiple types of specific effects, some effects (in the above embodiment, the first stage effect) may not be shared. .

・For example, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and a big win symbol is fixed and stopped in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the big win game ends. Execution of the one special game that has been interrupted may be resumed later. Similarly, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the small winning game is played. , the execution of the one special game that has been interrupted may be resumed. Further, when one of the first special game and the second special game is executed and the winning symbol is determined and stopped in the other special game, the winning symbol is derived in the one special game, and the one of the special games is executed. , the special game may end. In addition, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and a winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the other special game is stopped. The execution of the one special game that has been interrupted may be resumed after the post-completion variation interval has elapsed.

・If the first special game becomes a big hit while the game state is controlled to any one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, even if the second special game is being executed. Execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined big hit notification effect. The predetermined jackpot notification effect may be an effect in which an image including character information such as "opportunity fluctuates" is displayed on the effect display device 25. - 特許庁

・In the variable time shortening state, only the variable time of the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or tends to be shorter) than in the non-variable shortening state. It may be configured as At this time, for example, in the variable time shortening state, the variable time of the first special game may be longer (or likely to be longer) than in the non-variable shortening state. .

- It may be constructed such that a big win game is awarded when a game ball enters the gate 33 after the big win symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game. In this case, after the big-hit symbol is fixed and displayed, the game may be configured to wait for the big-hit game to be awarded until the game ball enters the gate 33 . At this time, the effect display device 25 may be configured to execute an effect prompting the game ball to enter the gate 33 . Here, the gate 33 is taken as an example, but it may be configured such that a game ball enters a ball entrance other than the gate 33 as a trigger to award a jackpot game. A ball entrance other than the gate 33 may be a ball entrance in which the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied when the game ball enters, or if the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied, a special game or a game is played. It may be a ball entrance for which the conditions for starting a game such as a normal game are not satisfied. Similarly, after the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game, a small winning game is awarded when the game ball enters the gate 33, similarly to when the big winning symbols are derived in the special game. may be configured to be

- If the state is controlled to any one of the special state, the specific low-probability state, and the specific high-probability state, the effect game based on the first special game may be executed. Further, when the normal low-probability state is controlled, an effect game based on the second special game may be executed. For example, when an effect game based on the first special game and an effect game based on the second special game are executed, each effect game may be executed separately in different display areas of the effect display device 25. Alternatively, each effect game may be executed separately on different display devices.

The number of game balls consumed (the number of game balls shot) in the above embodiment is the number of game balls shot to the game area 21, and can also be said to be the number of effective balls. The number of game balls to be paid out in the above embodiment is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls, and can also be called the number of prize balls. This number of prize balls may be the number of prize balls when all the balls enter the prize openings, or the number of prize balls excluding the prize balls that are paid out when the balls enter some of the prize openings. good too.

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification to control to a high probability state until the next big win game is given, a specification to control to a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (falling machine), etc. There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until the symbol variation game for a set number of times is completed. In addition, the pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a high probability state has a specification (V variable machine) that controls to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Moreover, it may be a pachinko game machine with a specification that mixes the falling machine and the V-variable machine described above. In addition, the V variable machine has a specification that provides a single large winning opening and causes a specific round game. The V variable machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game, and a specific round There are specifications that cause play. Each embodiment may be embodied in any specification of V definite transformer. The above embodiment does not have to be a gaming machine that can be controlled to a small winning rush.

・In the above-described embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 41, a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device 25, a light emission control board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps 17, and a speaker 18 are provided. A dedicated control sound control board may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects.

- In the above embodiment, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the present embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(b) A gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a symbol variation game, awarding a specific winning game after the completion of the symbol variation game serving as a special winning, and awarding a special winning game after finishing the symbol variation game serving as a special winning. , a first starting port, a second starting port different from the first starting port, game control means capable of controlling the execution of the symbol variation game, and effect executing means for executing the effect. The symbol variation game includes a first special symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the first starting hole and a game ball that enters the second starting hole. A second special symbol variation game is possible, and the game control means performs first control regarding execution of the first special symbol variation game and second control regarding execution of the second special symbol variation game. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be performed at the same time, and when the special winning game is awarded, the specific winning game is awarded When the first special symbol variation game is being executed, the effect has a higher degree of advantage than when the first special symbol variation game is executed, and the effect includes a specific effect that can be executed for the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. And, when the second special symbol variation game as the special winning is finished and the special winning game is given, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, When the specific performance cannot be executed and the first special symbol variation game is being executed, the second special symbol variation game as the specific winning is finished and the specific winning game is awarded. When the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the specific effect can be executed for the first special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. game machine.

(B) When the second special symbol variation game is being executed and the first special symbol variation game as the specific win is finished and the specific win game is awarded, the second control is interrupted and the second control is interrupted, the specific effect can be executed for the first special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

(c) when the second special symbol variation game is being executed, and when the first special symbol variation game serving as the specific hit ends and the specific hit game is given, the second control; is interrupted and the second control is interrupted, the specific effect can be executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

(d) The specific effect is the case where there is no special winning pattern variation game in the second special symbol variation game that is the target of the specific effect, and the second special symbol that is the target of the specific effect. It can be executed in any of the case where the variation game includes the symbol variation game as the special winning, and the special effect is in the second special symbol variation game which is the target of the special effect. When there is no special winning symbol variation game, execution is impossible. On the other hand, when there is a special winning symbol variation game in the second special symbol variation game which is the target of the special effect, it is executed. It is possible.

(e) A gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a symbol variation game, awarding a specific winning game after the completion of the symbol variation game serving as a special winning, and awarding a special winning game after finishing the symbol variation game serving as a special winning. , a first start port, a second start port different from the first start port, game control means capable of controlling the execution of the symbol variation game, and game state control means for controlling the game state. and an effect execution means for executing an effect, and the symbol variation game includes a first special symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the first start port, and the second start port. a second special symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the game ball; A second control relating to execution of a variation game can be performed, and the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be performed at the same time, and the special winning game is awarded. When the specific winning game is given, the advantage is higher than when the specific winning game is awarded, and the game state includes a first game state and a second game state, and in the first game state When the specific winning game is awarded, compared to when the specific winning game is awarded in the second game state, when the specific winning game is awarded, it is easier to acquire the game balls. The effect includes a specific effect that can be executed for the pattern variation game whose execution is suspended, and when the first special symbol variation game is being executed, the special win. When the second special symbol variation game ends and the special winning game is given, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the specific effect cannot be executed There, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game as the specific win is completed and the specific win game is given, the first control is performed. When the first control is suspended and the first control is suspended, the specific effect can be executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, and in the first gaming state, the first When the special symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game that becomes the specific win is finished and the specific win game is given, the first control is interrupted, and the first control is interrupted. 1 when control is interrupted, While the specific effect cannot be executed, in the second gaming state, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed, and the second special symbol variation game resulting in the specific win is completed, and the When the specific winning game is provided, the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, the specific performance is executed for the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. It is possible, and in the first game state, when the first special symbol variation game is being executed, the second special symbol variation game as the specific win is completed, and the specific winning game is given. When the first control is interrupted, and when the first control is interrupted, a predetermined effect different from the specific effect can be executed, while in the second game state, the first special When the symbol variation game is being executed and the second special symbol variation game for the specific win is finished and the specific win game is awarded, the first control is interrupted and the first control is performed. When the control is interrupted and the predetermined effect cannot be executed and it is decided to execute the specific effect, the specific effect is executed, but the execution targeted for the specific effect is suspended. The game machine is characterized by restricting the execution of the specific performance anew until the second special symbol variation game being played is finished.

(f) When the specific effect is executed while the first control is interrupted, the effect execution means selects the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended as the special win. The second special symbol that becomes the special win in the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended after the performance is executed regardless of whether there is the second special symbol variation game An effect that is executed depending on whether there is a variable game is executed.

(g) The effect includes a special effect that can be executed for the pattern variation game whose execution is suspended, and the special win is achieved when the first special symbol variation game is being executed. When the second special symbol variation game is finished and the special winning game is awarded, the first control is interrupted, and the second control is suspended when the first control is interrupted. The special effect can be executed for a special symbol variation game, and the specific effect is the special effect in the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the specific winning game is given. It is executed according to whether or not there is a second special symbol variation game that becomes a hit, and the special effect is performed in the second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended when the special winning game is given. When there is no said second special symbol variation game that will result in a special win, there is said second special symbol variation game that will result in a special win in said second special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended while it is not executed. It is sometimes executed, and the display contents of the performance execution means when the specific performance is executed are different from the display contents of the performance execution means when the special performance is executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Game machine (pachinko game machine), 25... Effect display device, 26... 1st starting opening, 27... 2nd starting opening, 40a... Main CPU, 41a... Sub CPU.

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A gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a symbol variation game, awarding a specific winning game after the completion of the symbol variation game serving as a special winning, and awarding a special winning game after finishing the symbol variation game serving as a special winning,
Equipped with display means capable of executing a display effect for displaying an image,
When the special winning game is given, the advantage is higher than when the specific winning game is given,
The display effect includes a specific effect that can be executed for a pattern variation game whose execution is suspended,
The specific effect is executed according to whether or not there is a pattern variation game that is the special winning among the pattern variation games whose execution is suspended when the specific winning game is awarded,
When the specific performance is executed when the specific winning game is awarded, the display means determines whether there is a pattern changing game that becomes the special winning among the pattern changing games whose execution is suspended. Regardless, after the first image is displayed, the second image is displayed according to whether or not there is a symbol variation game that will be the special winning among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended,
When it is decided to execute the specific effect and the specific effect is executed, even if the specific effect is completed, the special win is not renewed until the symbol variation game targeted for the specific effect is completed. A gaming machine characterized in that, even if execution of a symbol variation game is suspended, execution of the specific performance is restricted from being newly executed.

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