JP2023022649A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase the interest of a game.SOLUTION: A specific termination condition of the ball-entering rate improved state is satisfied when the counted number of small winnings reaches the upper limit. When a small winning lottery is won in the ball-entering rate improved state, a game ball passes through a special passing area more easily in a small winning game given when the counted number of small winnings reaches the upper limit than in a small winning game given when the counted number of small winnings does not reach the upper limit. A performance executed in a symbol variation game when the small winning lottery is won in the ball-entering rate improved state incudes a first performance executed when the number of small winnings reaches the upper limit and a second performance executed when the number of small winnings does not reach the upper limit. The first performance and the second performance differ in at least part of the performance mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, a special ball entrance is opened based on the result of a small winning lottery, and when a game ball entering the special ball entrance passes through the special passage area, Some machines are configured to award a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-124321 A

However, in such a pachinko game machine, in the process from winning the small winning lottery to passing the game ball through the special passing area, the player is expected to be given a big winning game, so that the game is not affected. It is desired to improve interest.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of imparting a winning game after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, a shooting means for shooting a game ball in response to a player's shooting operation; A first start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, a second start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start ball entrance, and An opening/closing member operable in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start ball entrance, a special ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and a game ball can enter the special ball entrance. a special opening and closing member operable between an open state and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special ball entrance; a special passage area through which a game ball that has entered the special ball entrance can pass; A small winning lottery means for performing a small winning lottery, a small winning number counting means for counting the number of times winning the small winning lottery, a performance executing means for executing a performance, and a game state control means for controlling a game state. and, the gaming state control means includes, as the gaming states, a ball-entering rate improved state, and a game ball is more difficult to enter the second start ball-entering opening than the ball-entering rate improved state or the first 2 The game ball can be controlled to a non-entering rate improvement state in which the game ball cannot enter the start ball entrance, and the winning game is a game in which the special opening and closing member can operate in the open state, and the winning game includes a jackpot game and a jackpot game, the jackpot game includes a role jackpot game, the jackpot game is a game awarded when winning the jackpot lottery, The accessory jackpot game is a game that is awarded when the game ball passes through the special passing area when the small winning game is awarded, and the small winning number counting means is in the state of improving the ball entry rate. After being controlled, the number of small wins won in the small winning lottery without the giving of the big winning game is counted, and the conditions for ending the ball entry rate improved state include a specific end condition, and the specific end condition. is not established when the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means does not reach the upper limit number of times when the small win lottery is won in the state of improving the ball entry rate, and the ball is entered. When the small winning lottery is won in the rate improving state, the condition is satisfied when the number of small winnings counted by the small winning number counting means reaches the upper limit number of times, and the small winning lottery in the ball entering rate improving state In the small win game awarded when the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means reaches an upper limit number when the winning lottery is won, the number of small wins counting means It is easier for the game ball to pass through the special passing area than the small hit game given when the number of small hits counted by does not reach the upper limit number of times, and the small hit in the state of improving the ball entry rate The performances executed in the symbol variation game when the lottery is won include a first performance and a second performance, and the first performance is a performance executed when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of times. The second effect is a effect executed when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of times, and the first effect and the second effect are different in at least a part of the effect mode. and

In the gaming machine, the number of small wins counted by the number-of-small-wins counting means includes a first number of times and a second number of times larger than the first number of times, and the first number of times and the second number of times. is a number of times less than the upper limit number of the number of small hits, the first number of times, the second number of times, and the upper limit number of the number of small hits are defined as consecutive numbers, and the number of small wins is the number of The second effect executed when the first number of times is reached and the second effect executed when the number of small hits reaches the second number of times, even if at least a part of the effect mode is different. good.

The gaming machine is provided with big win lottery means for performing a big win lottery, and the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means includes a first number of times and a second number of times greater than the first number of times. , The first number and the second number are numbers less than the upper limit number of the number of small hits, and the first number, the second number, and the upper limit number of the number of small wins are defined as consecutive numbers The effect executed in the symbol variation game when the big win lottery is won in the state of increasing the ball entry rate includes the first effect, and the number of small wins is the first number of times. The first performance executed in the symbol variation game in which the big win lottery is won when the big win lottery is won, and the big win when the big win lottery is won in a situation where the number of small wins is the second number of times. At least a part of the first effect executed in the symbol variation game that wins the lottery may be different.

The gaming machine is provided with big win lottery means for performing a big win lottery, and the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means includes a first number of times and a second number of times greater than the first number of times. , The first number and the second number are numbers less than the upper limit number of the number of small hits, and the first number, the second number, and the upper limit number of the number of small wins are defined as consecutive numbers When the big win lottery is won in a situation where the number of small wins is the first number, the first effect is executed in the symbol variation game in which the big win lottery is won, and the number of small wins is the above. When the small winning lottery is won in the situation of the first number of times, the second effect executed in the symbol variation game in which the small winning lottery is won is a predetermined period from the start of the performance to at least the middle of the performance. may be executed in the same effect mode.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of imparting a winning game after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, a shooting means for shooting a game ball in response to a player's shooting operation; A first start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, a second start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start ball entrance, and An opening/closing member operable in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start ball entrance, a special ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and a game ball can enter the special ball entrance. a special opening and closing member operable between an open state and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special ball entrance; a special passage area through which a game ball that has entered the special ball entrance can pass; A small winning lottery means for performing a small winning lottery, a small winning number counting means for counting the number of times winning the small winning lottery, a performance executing means for executing a performance, and a game state control means for controlling a game state. and, the gaming state control means includes, as the gaming states, a ball-entering rate improved state, and a game ball is more difficult to enter the second start ball-entering opening than the ball-entering rate improved state or the first 2 The game ball can be controlled to a non-entering rate improvement state in which the game ball cannot enter the start ball entrance, and the winning game is a game in which the special opening and closing member can operate in the open state, and the winning game includes a jackpot game and a jackpot game, the jackpot game includes a role jackpot game, the jackpot game is a game awarded when winning the jackpot lottery, The accessory jackpot game is a game that is awarded when the game ball passes through the special passing area when the small winning game is awarded, and the small winning number counting means is in the state of improving the ball entry rate. After being controlled, the number of small wins won in the small winning lottery without the giving of the big winning game is counted, and the conditions for ending the ball entry rate improved state include a specific end condition, and the specific end condition. is not established when the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means does not reach the upper limit number of times when the small win lottery is won in the state of improving the ball entry rate, and the ball is entered. When the small winning lottery is won in the rate improving state, the condition is satisfied when the number of small winnings counted by the small winning number counting means reaches the upper limit number of times, and the small winning lottery in the ball entering rate improving state In the small win game awarded when the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means reaches an upper limit number when the winning lottery is won, the number of small wins counting means It is easier for the game ball to pass through the special passing area than the small hit game given when the number of small hits counted by does not reach the upper limit number of times, and the small hit in the state of improving the ball entry rate The effects executed in the symbol variation game when the lottery is won include a specific effect, and the effect executing means executes the specific effect when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of times. The gist is that the specific performance is not executed when the number of small hits does not reach the upper limit number of times.

The gaming machine is provided with information storage means capable of storing various kinds of information and capable of retaining at least part of the stored information even after the power supply is interrupted. The effect executing means executes a special effect in at least a part of the period during which the small winning game is given in the state of improving the ball-entering rate, and the effect executing means supplies power during execution of the special effect. is cut off and the power supply is restarted based on the information stored in the information storage means, a special effect is executed, and the special effect and the special effect may differ in at least a part of the effect mode. .

In the gaming machine, the number of small wins counted by the number-of-small-wins counting means includes a first number of times and a second number of times larger than the first number of times, and the first number of times and the second number of times. is a number of times less than the upper limit number of the number of small hits, the first number of times, the second number of times, and the upper limit number of the number of small hits are defined as consecutive numbers, and the number of small wins is the number of When the small winning lottery is won at the first number of times, the special performance is executed when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special performance, and the small prize. In the case where the small winning lottery is won when the number of hits is the second number, the special performance is executed when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted during execution of the special performance. may be the same in at least a part of the presentation mode.

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

It is a figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. It is a figure which shows a game board typically. It is a figure which shows typically the path|passage of a game ball. (a) and (b) are enlarged views of a part of the game board showing the flow of game balls when the normal variable member is in the closed state and the open state. It is a figure which shows the kind of a design big-hit game, an accessory big-hit game, and a small-hit game, and the specific game content. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing types of high base states and triggers for starting and ending each high base state; It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing whether or not a game ball can pass through a specific area when in a high base state and a low base state. It is a figure which shows the kind of variation pattern, and the allocation of each variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the execution mode of the promotion production|presentation according to the small hit frequency. It is a flowchart of a small hit frequency counting process. It is a flowchart of a promotion effect pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of small hit production processing. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing the effect modes of the effect relating to the winning game. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing the effect modes of the effect relating to the winning game. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing the effect modes of the effect relating to the winning game. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing the effect modes of the effect relating to the winning game.

An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10, which is an example of gaming machines, includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported on one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the installation frame 11a.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, there is formed a game area YBa in which game balls, which are an example of game media, flow down. An opening window YBb is formed in the game board YB substantially in the center of the game area YBa in a front view. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD. The shooting handle HD is an example of means operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. As an example, the firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting device (not shown) inside the frame 11 . The shooting device shoots a game ball as a game medium toward the game area YBa with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) of the shooting handle HD. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of the game balls by adjusting the amount of rotational operation of the shooting handle HD. In the present embodiment, the shooting handle HD is an example of shooting operation means capable of shooting game balls. Also, in the present embodiment, the shooting device is an example of shooting means for shooting game balls in accordance with a player's shooting operation. The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with operating means for effects that can be operated by the player.

A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA. The decoration lamp LA is an example of a means for performing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). The decoration lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 and the game board YB, for example. A pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP is an example of a means for producing an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting sounds such as human or animal voices, sound effects, and music. As an example, the speaker SP is provided on the mounting frame 11b.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a and a second special symbol display portion 13b as display portions capable of displaying special games. In the special game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the special symbols are fixed and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (special lottery to be described later). The first special symbol display section 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display portion 13b displays a second special game. "Variable display" as used herein means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes over time. The term "determined stop display" used in this specification means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. The first special game is a special game that is executed under the condition that a game ball has entered a first start winning hole 15, which will be described later. The second special game is a special game that is executed under the condition that a game ball has entered a second start winning hole 16, which will be described later. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are executed according to the order in which the game balls enter the first start prize winning port 15 and the second start prize winning port 16 . That is, the first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b execute the special game in accordance with the order in which the game balls enter the first start prize winning port 15 and the second start prize winning port 16, respectively.

The special symbols include a big win symbol that is an example of a big win display result, a small winning symbol that is an example of a small win display result, and a losing symbol that is an example of a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a special lottery (as an example, a big win lottery), a big win pattern is derived in a special game, and a big win game is provided after the special game of the big win is finished. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a small win is won in a special lottery (as an example, a small win lottery), a small winning pattern is derived in a special game, and a small winning game is awarded after the special game of the small winning is finished. be. In the following description, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display portion 13a is referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display portion 13b is referred to as "second special symbol". . Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment can provide a winning game after a specific display result is displayed in the special game. In this embodiment, the big-hit game and the small-hit game are examples of the winning game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special reservation display section 13c and a second special reservation display section 13d as display sections for displaying information that can specify the number of special game reservations. The first special reservation display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of reservations for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special reservation number). The second special reservation display portion 13d displays information that can specify the number of reservations for the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special reservation number). For example, the upper limit of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is four. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display portion 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (normal winning lottery to be described later). The normal symbols include a normal winning symbol, which is an example of a normal winning display result, and a normal losing symbol, which is an example of a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal win is won in a normal win lottery, a normal winning pattern is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the normal game ends. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display unit 13e is an example of normal symbol variation game executing means for executing a normal symbol variation game for deriving the result of a normal winning lottery. The pachinko game machine 10 has a normal hold display section 13f. The normal reservation display portion 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal game reservations (hereinafter referred to as the normal reservation number).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has an image display section capable of displaying an image. As an example, the image display section is a liquid crystal display. The image display section of the effect display device EH has a display area HR for displaying characters, characters, etc. as an image. The effect display device EH is mounted on the game board YB so that the display area HR can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. The effect display device EH is an example of means for effecting display of various images (hereinafter referred to as display effect). In this specification, when the prescribed information is simply indicated as "displaying", it means "displaying the prescribed information as an image". In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH is an example of effect execution means for executing effects. In addition to the effect display device EH, the effect execution means may include at least one of the decorative lamp LA and the speaker SP.

An effect game is executed as one of the display effects on the effect display device EH. In the effect game, a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect pattern (decorative pattern) is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is information for diversifying the display effect. As an example, the effect game of the present embodiment is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row in a predetermined direction.

The effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the effect game, the big-hit symbol combination is derived. A jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as 777, in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same odd number of performance symbols. When a small winning pattern is derived in the special game, a small winning pattern combination is derived in the effect game. In one example of the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the small win is determined in the special game in which the small win is won, when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins set in the high base state described later, It is different from the case where the upper limit number of small hits is not reached. Specifically, when the number of small hits reaches the upper limit of the number of small wins, the pattern combination of the small win is the same odd number of production patterns in all rows, such as 777, like the pattern combination of the big win. It is a combination that becomes On the other hand, when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, the pattern combination of the small win is a combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same even-numbered performance symbols, such as 222. When a winning symbol is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination is derived in the effect game. The lost symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as 778, 787, etc., in which at least part of the performance symbols are different from those of the other rows. The “temporary stop display” referred to in this specification is a temporary stop state, such as shaking fluctuation display, before the effect symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, the special game and the effect game executed corresponding to the special game are collectively referred to as "variation game". In addition, the first special game and the effect game executed corresponding to the first special game are collectively referred to as a "first variation game", and the second special game and the effect game executed corresponding to the second special game. The effect game to be played is collectively referred to as a "second variation game".

A ready-to-win effect can be executed in the effect game. The ready-to-win effect is an effect to form a ready-to-win effect in the effect game and to finally derive a predetermined symbol combination. The ready-to-win state is a state in which the same performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the performance symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. As an example, in this embodiment, the first symbol row and the third symbol row correspond to specific symbol rows, and the second symbol row corresponds to another symbol row.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start winning opening 15. - 特許庁The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first special starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first starting winning hole 15 (see FIG. 7). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be established, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The first starting winning opening 15 is an example of a first starting winning opening into which a game ball can enter.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start prize winning port 16 that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second special starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second starting winning hole 16 (see FIG. 7). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The second starting winning opening 16 is an example of a second starting winning opening into which a game ball can enter.

The pachinko game machine 10 is an example of an opening/closing member that can operate between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting prize winning port 16 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting prize winning port 16. A normal variable member 17 is provided. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal solenoid SL1 as an example of means for operating the normal variable member 17 (see FIG. 7). Ordinary variable member 17 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a large prize winning opening 18 that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is an example of a special opening/closing member that can operate in an open state in which game balls can enter the big prize winning port 18 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the big prize winning port 18. A variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special solenoid SL2 as an example of means for operating the special variable member 19 (see FIG. 7). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in the big-hit game and the small-hit game. That is, the big-hit game and the small-hit game are games in which the special variable member 19 can operate in an open state. The big winning opening 18 is an example of a special ball entrance into which a game ball can enter.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the game board YB, a passage 20 is formed for guiding the game ball entering the big winning hole 18 to the outside. The passages 20 include an inflow passage 20a into which game balls flow from the big winning port 18, and a specific passage 20b and a non-specific passage 20c as passages branching from the inflow passage 20a. A portion where the inflow passage 20a branches into the specific passage 20b and the non-specific passage 20c is hereinafter referred to as a branch portion 20d.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a specific variable member 21 . The specific variable member 21 is configured to be capable of distributing a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 18 and reached the branch portion 20d to either the specific path 20b or the non-specific path 20c. The specific variable member 21 is operable to a first position P1 for distributing game balls to the non-specific path 20c and a second position P2 for distributing game balls to the specific path 20b. When the specific variable member 21 is in the first position P1, the game ball that has reached the branch portion 20d flows into the non-specific passage 20c. When the specific variable member 21 is at the second position P2, the game ball that reaches the branch portion 20d flows into the specific passage 20b. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a specific solenoid SL3 as an example of means for operating the specific variable member 21 (see FIG. 7). The specific variable member 21 is moved to the second position P2 during the small hit game. In this embodiment, the state in which the specific variable member 21 is at the first position P1 is an example of the second distribution state, and the state in which the specific variable member 21 is at the second position P2 is an example of the first distribution state. is.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting game balls passing through the inflow passage 20a. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is established. In this embodiment, the special winning sensor SE3 is an example of special winning ball detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the big winning hole 18 . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a specific sensor SE4 that detects game balls passing through a specific area Sr that is part of the specific passage 20b. The specific area Sr is an example of a special passage area, and the non-specific passage 20c is an example of a normal passage area. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the specific sensor SE4, a granting condition for granting a privilege is established. A privilege is also a benefit to the player. Although details will be described later, in one example of the present embodiment, a jackpot game (jackpot) is defined as a privilege. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment includes a special passing area through which a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 18 can pass, and a normal passing area through which a gaming ball that has entered the big winning opening 18 can pass. There is an area. In addition, in the present embodiment, the specific variable member 21 operates to take a first distribution state in which game balls are distributed to the specific region Sr and a second distribution state in which game balls are distributed to the non-specific path 20c. It is an example of means.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 25 through which game balls flowing down the game area YBa can pass (enter). The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal starting sensor SE5 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 25 (see FIG. 7). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the normal start sensor SE5, the condition for suspending the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition for the prize ball is not satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal prize winning port 26 as a prize winning port that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal winning sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball entered into the normal winning hole 26 . In this embodiment, when game balls are detected by the normal prize winning sensor, the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18 and 26. - 特許庁Entering a game ball into a winning hole is a so-called "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 27. - 特許庁For example, the out port 27 opens into the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls shot to the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18 and 26 are ejected out of the machine through an out opening 27. - 特許庁

As described above, the pachinko game machine 10 can adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by adjusting the amount of rotation operation of the shooting handle HD. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, game balls can be hit separately so as to flow down either the left area Rf1 of the center frame W or the right area Rf2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first starting winning opening 15 are formed in the downstream path of the game ball in the left area Rf1 from the upstream side. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is launched (so-called left-handed) in the game area YBa so as to flow down the left side area Rf1, the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 and the normal winning opening. A ball can enter the mouth 26 . A gate 25, a second start winning opening 16, and a big winning opening 18 are formed in the downstream path of the game ball in the right region Rf2 from the upstream side. Therefore, when the game ball is launched (so-called right-handed) in the game area YBa so as to flow down the right area Rf2, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 16, the big winning opening 18, and the gate 25. Can enter the ball. As described above, the game board YB is formed with a plurality of flow-down areas as flow-down areas in which game balls can flow down. is possible. Also, in the present embodiment, the right area Rf2 is an example of a specific flow area. Further, in the present embodiment, the second start winning opening 16 and the big winning opening 18 are ball entrances that can enter when a game ball is launched to the right region Rf2.

FIG. 4 shows how the game ball shot to the right region Rf2 flows down when the normal variable member 17 is in the closed state and when the normal variable member 17 is in the open state. In one example of this embodiment, a game ball shot to the right region Rf2 is configured to be able to pass through the position where the normal variable member 17 is arranged.

As shown in FIG. 4( a ), when the normal variable member 17 is in the closed state, the game ball shot to the right region Rf2 cannot enter the second start winning opening 16 . Therefore, the game ball passing through the position where the normal variable member 17 is arranged passes through the front side of the normal variable member 17 and flows downstream from the position where the normal variable member 17 is arranged. do. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4(b), when the normal variable member 17 is in the open state, the game ball passing through the position where the normal variable member 17 is disposed enters the second starting winning hole 16. As a result, compared to when the variable member 17 is in the closed state, it becomes more difficult for the liquid to flow downstream from the position where the variable member 17 is disposed. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the big winning opening 18 is arranged downstream of the normal variable member 17 in the direction in which the game ball flows down in the right region Rf2. In other words, as an example of the present embodiment, when the normal variable member 17 is in the closed state, the position where the big winning opening 18 is disposed is increased compared to when the normal variable member 17 is in the open state. It becomes easier for the ball to flow down. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the game ball is shot to the right region Rf2 and the special variable member 19 is in the open state, when the normal variable member 17 is in the closed state, Compared to when the normal variable member 17 is in an open state, it is configured so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning opening 18. - 特許庁

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second start winning hole 16 is higher than in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electrical support state". In the high base state, the probability of the game ball entering the second start winning hole 16 increases, and the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning hole 16 becomes easier, so the game state ( ball entry state, ball entry rate improved state). Thus, in one example of the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a high base state (improved ball entry rate state) and a low base state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the high base state. (Non-ball rate improvement state). It should be noted that the low base state may be a game state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 16 .

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the winning lottery of normal symbols (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game is greater than the time of the low base state, and the opening of the normal variable member 17 in the normal winning game once At least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state is preferably performed. In addition, in this embodiment, in the high base state, the second control is not performed, and the first control and the third control are performed in combination, so that the second start winning opening 16 is more likely than the low base state. Although the game ball becomes easier to enter, it is not limited to this, and for example, at least one arbitrarily selected control may be performed.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability is greater than zero in the low base state. Thus, the normal variable member 17 can be operated to the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normal variable member 17 is not actuated to the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which the game ball is less likely to enter the second start prize winning port 16 or the game ball does not enter the second start prize winning port 16 compared to the high base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) compared to the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-varying time reduction state" for special symbols.

Further, in one example of the present embodiment, the high base state includes a first high base state and a second high base state that are controlled under different conditions. The first high base state is a base state controlled based on the establishment of the first condition among the conditions controlled to the high base state. The first condition in the present embodiment is a condition that is established after the jackpot game ends. The second high base state is a base state controlled based on the establishment of a second condition different from the first condition among the conditions controlled to the high base state. The second condition in this embodiment is a condition that is met when a special game is executed a special number of times (1001 times in this embodiment) without a big win. In other words, the high base state is a base state that may be controlled based on the establishment of the first condition and may be controlled based on the establishment of the second condition. It is the base state that is controlled based on the establishment.

Further, in one example of the present embodiment, in the first high base state and the second high base state, the opening mode of the normal variable member 17 is the same in the normal winning game, and the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16. The degree of sphere is the same. In addition, not limited to this, for example, in the first high base state and the second high base state, the opening mode of the normal variable member 17 may be different in the normal winning game, and the game ball to the second start winning opening 16 may be different. Hereinafter, the first high base state and the second high base state may be collectively referred to as a high base state.

Next, a hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the winning game includes a big winning game and a small winning game.

In one example of the present embodiment, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game) given based on winning a symbol, and a jackpot game given based on winning a role. There is a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game). Winning a symbol means winning a big win in a special lottery (as an example, a big win lottery) regardless of the base state, and winning a special game. There are multiple types of per symbol. The type per design corresponds to the type of special design. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. For a plurality of types of jackpot patterns, the types of pattern hits based on the winning of the jackpot lottery are determined respectively. The jackpot hit is when a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 18 is distributed to the specific path 20b and detected by the specific sensor SE4, resulting in a big hit. In other words, winning a prize means that the above-described granting condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the specific variable member 21 is operable from the first position P1 to the second position P2 in the small winning game, and is inoperable from the first position P1 to the second position P2 in the big winning game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the accessory big hit game is a game that is given when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr when the small hit game is given. There are several types of yakumono per. The kind of per part corresponds to the kind of special symbol. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of small winning symbols as special symbols. The types of accessory jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of small winning patterns.

A small winning game is awarded based on winning a small winning in a special lottery (a small winning lottery as an example) and the special game becoming a small winning. There are multiple types of small wins. The types of small hits correspond to the types of special symbols. A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a plurality of kinds of small winning patterns as special patterns. The types of small hits are determined for each of the plurality of types of small hit symbols.

The jackpot game will be explained.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the big winning opening 18 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. A single round game is terminated when a first termination condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening 18 or a second termination condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is established. be. In each round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern (opening mode). In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

A small winning game will be explained.
In the small winning game, first, a predetermined effect (opening effect as an example) is performed over the opening time. In the small winning game, a round game for opening the big winning opening 18 is performed only once after the opening time has elapsed. The small winning game is the same as the round game of the big winning game, the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening 18, or the second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. This is a game in which the big winning opening 18 is closed when a condition is satisfied. In one round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern (opening mode). In the round game, a predetermined effect (as an example, a round effect) is performed. In the small hit game, when one round game ends, a predetermined effect (ending effect as an example) is performed over the ending time. The small winning game is terminated with the lapse of the ending time.

Next, specific hits in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in one example of the present embodiment, there are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 13a as the game result of the first special game. Of these 100 types of jackpot patterns, 5 types of jackpot patterns are for pattern ZA, 10 types of jackpot patterns are for pattern ZB, 15 types of jackpot patterns are for pattern ZC, 20 types of jackpot patterns are for pattern ZD, and 50 types of jackpot patterns are for pattern ZD. Each type of jackpot pattern is classified into the pattern ZF. There are 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 13b as the game result of the second special game. 100 types of jackpot symbols are classified into the symbol Za. The classified jackpot patterns correspond to the types of pattern hits, and a winning pattern of the type corresponding to the determined jackpot pattern is won. Thus, in one example of the present embodiment, there are five types of big wins as the types of symbol wins in the first special game, and one type of big wins as the type of symbol wins in the second special game.

Thus, the types of big wins determined in this embodiment include the big win based on the symbol Za and the big win based on the symbol ZB. In this embodiment, the big win based on the symbol Za is an example of the first big win, and the big win based on the symbol ZB is an example of the second big win.

In one example of the present embodiment, a small winning lottery is not performed in the first special game, and no small winning symbols are displayed in the first special symbol display portion 13a as the game result of the first special game. On the other hand, there are 100 types of small winning symbols displayed in the second special symbol display portion 13b as the game result of the second special game. Of the 100 types of small winning patterns, 30 types of small winning patterns are pattern Zb, 25 types of small winning patterns are pattern Zc, 20 types of small winning patterns are pattern Zd, and 15 types of small winning patterns are patterns. In Ze, 10 types of small winning symbols are classified into symbols Zf, respectively. Types of small wins correspond to the classified small win patterns, and a small win of a type corresponding to the determined small win pattern is won. Thus, in one example of the present embodiment, there is no small win in the first special game, and there are five kinds of small wins in the second special game.

Hereinafter, as the types of symbol hits, the types of jackpot symbols are used and represented as jackpots based on symbols ZA to ZF and Za. Also, as the types of the symbol jackpot game, the types of the jackpot patterns are used, and expressed as a jackpot game based on the patterns ZA to ZF, Za. Further, as the types of small hits, the types of small hit symbols are used, and are expressed as small hits based on the symbols Zb to Zf. Also, the types of small winning games to be provided based on the small winning are expressed as small winning games based on the symbols Zb to Zf using the types of small winning symbols. Also, as the types of winnings, the types of small winning symbols are used, and are expressed as big winnings based on the symbols Zb to Zf. Also, as the type of the jackpot game, it is expressed as a jackpot game based on the patterns Zb to Zf using the types of the small hit symbols.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the types of determined small wins include a small win based on the symbol Zb, a small win based on the symbol Zd, and a small win based on the symbol Zc. In the present embodiment, the small hit based on the symbol Zb is an example of the first small win, the small win based on the symbol Zd is an example of the second small win, and the small win based on the symbol Zc is an example of the third small win. This is an example of a hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the small winning game based on the pattern Zb is an example of the first small winning game, the small winning game based on the pattern Zd is an example of the second small winning game, and the small winning game based on the pattern Zc is an example of the second small winning game. The winning game is an example of the third small winning game.

In one example of the present embodiment, the opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot game is set. The opening time corresponding to the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za is defined as 10 seconds. The opening time corresponding to the jackpot game based on the symbols Zb to Zf is stipulated as 3 seconds.

As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZD and Za to Zf, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbol ZF, 3 times is defined as the upper limit number of round games. In addition, in the present embodiment, regarding the accessory big hit game, the upper limit number of round games is set as the small winning game is adopted as the first round game, and the round game of the small winning game and the big winning game Ten times is defined as the upper limit of the total number of times.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game, 25 s is defined as the upper limit time of one round game, and the special variable member 19 operates so that the big winning opening 18 is opened only for 25 s as a predetermined opening pattern. do.

In this embodiment, the big-hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za provided when winning the big-hit lottery is an example of the predetermined big-hit game. In other words, the winning game in this embodiment includes a big winning game based on the symbols ZA to ZF and Za. Further, the predetermined jackpot game in this embodiment includes a jackpot game based on the symbol Za and a jackpot game based on the symbol ZB. In this embodiment, the jackpot game based on the pattern Za is an example of the first jackpot game, and the jackpot game based on the pattern ZB is an example of the second jackpot game.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the small winning game, as a predetermined opening pattern, the special opening pattern in which the big winning opening 18 is opened for 0.048 seconds and then closed for 1 second is repeated 14 times. Variable member 19 operates.

In each of the multiple round games, an inter-round interval time (1.5 s in this embodiment) is set (regulated) after the end of the round game, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, the next round game is started. is started or the ending time will be started.

In one example of the present embodiment, the ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot game is set. The ending time corresponding to the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za is stipulated as 10 seconds. 1.5 s is defined as the ending time corresponding to the jackpot game based on the symbols Zb to Zf.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, each type of jackpot has a condition for ending the high base state to be controlled after the jackpot game is finished. In the present embodiment, the condition for ending the high base state is that the number of executions of the special games (the first special game and the second special game) executed in the high base state is the total upper limit execution count without giving the jackpot game. There is a first control condition that is established by reaching the number of times (shown as "special figure total" in the figure). In addition, in the present embodiment, the condition for ending the high base state is that the number of times the small win lottery is won in the high base state is the upper limit number of small wins without giving a jackpot game ("special figure 2 small win" in the figure). ”) is satisfied when the second control condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the high base state is controlled to the low base state when either one of the first control condition and the second control condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the number of executions of the special game is an example of the number of games played, and the number of times the small winning lottery is won is an example of the number of small winnings. Further, in the present embodiment, the total upper limit number of times of execution is an example of the upper limit number of times of the number of games, and the upper limit number of small wins is an example of the upper limit number of times of the number of small wins. In this embodiment, the first control condition is an example of a special termination condition, and the second control condition is an example of a specific termination condition.

For the jackpots based on the symbols Za and Zb, 700 times is set as the total upper limit number of times of execution regardless of the base state at the time of winning. For the big hits based on the symbols ZA to ZD and Zc to Zf, 100 times is set as the total upper limit number of executions regardless of the base state at the time of winning. For the jackpot based on the symbol ZF, 20 times is set as the total upper limit number of times of execution when the winning state is low base state, and 100 times is set as the total upper limit number of times of execution when the winning state is high base state. there is

For the big wins based on the symbols ZA, Za to Zc, the upper limit number of small wins is set to once regardless of the base state at the time of winning. For the big win based on the pattern ZB, when the base state is low at the time of winning, the number of upper limit small wins is set to 2 times, and when the base state is high at the time of winning, the number of upper limit small wins is set to 1 time. there is For the big win based on the pattern ZC, when the base state is low at the time of winning, the upper limit number of small wins is set to 3 times, and when the base state is high at the time of winning, the upper limit number of small wins is set to 1 time. there is For the big win based on the pattern ZD, when the base state is low at the time of winning, the number of upper limit small wins is set to 4 times, and when the base state is high at the time of winning, the number of upper limit small wins is set to 1 time. there is For the big win based on the pattern ZF, if the base state is low at the time of winning, the upper limit number of small wins is set to 5 times, and if the base state is high at the time of winning, the upper limit number of small wins is set to 1 time. there is For the big win based on the symbol Zd, the upper limit of the number of small wins is set to 2 regardless of the base state at the time of winning. For the big win based on the symbol Ze, the upper limit number of small wins is set to 3 regardless of the base state at the time of winning. For the big hit based on the symbol Zf, 4 times is set as the upper limit number of small wins regardless of the base state at the time of winning.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot game based on the symbols Zb is awarded in the high base state, the second control condition is set in the high base state to be controlled after the jackpot game based on the symbols Zb is awarded. One time is determined as the number of times of winning the small winning lottery to be established. On the other hand, when a big win game based on the symbols Zd is awarded in the high base state, a small winning lottery in which the second control condition is established in the high base state is controlled after the big win game based on the symbols Zd is awarded. Two times are determined as the number of winning times. Further, in the present embodiment, when a big win game based on the symbols Zb is awarded in the low base state, the second control condition is established in the high base state controlled after the big win game based on the symbols Zb is awarded. One time is determined as the number of times the small winning lottery is won. On the other hand, when a big win game based on the symbol Zd is provided in the low base state, a small winning lottery in which the second control condition is established in the high base state is controlled after the big win game based on the pattern Zd is provided. Two times are determined as the number of winning times.

In the present embodiment, in the high base state, when the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za is awarded, in the high base state, which is controlled after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za is awarded. One time is determined as the number of times the small winning lottery that satisfies the second control condition is won.

In the present embodiment, when a jackpot game based on the symbol Za is awarded in the low base state, the second control condition is satisfied in the high base state, which is controlled after the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is awarded. One time is determined as the number of winning times in the winning lottery. On the other hand, when the jackpot game based on the pattern ZB is given in the low base state, a small prize lottery in which the second control condition is established in the high base state controlled after the jackpot game based on the pattern ZB is given. 2 times is determined as the number of winning times.

In this embodiment, when a jackpot game based on the symbols Zb is awarded in the high base state, the first control condition is established in the high base state controlled after the jackpot game based on the symbols Zb is awarded. 700 times is determined as the number of executions of the special game, and 1 time is determined as the number of times the small winning lottery that satisfies the second control condition is won. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on the symbols Zc is awarded in the high base state, a special game in which the first control condition is established in the high base state, which is controlled after the jackpot game based on the symbols Zc is awarded. 100 times is determined as the number of times of execution, and 1 time is determined as the number of times the small winning lottery that satisfies the second control condition is won.

In this embodiment, when a jackpot game based on the symbol Za is awarded in the high base state, in the high base state controlled after the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is awarded, a special condition in which the first control condition is established 700 times is determined as the number of game executions.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times of winning the small winning lottery is 1 time or 2 times, which is larger than 1 time. In this embodiment, among the upper limit number of times of winning the small hit lottery, 1 time is an example of the first upper limit number of times, and 2 times is an example of the second upper limit number of times.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of executions of the special game is 100 times and 700 times, which is larger than 100 times. In the present embodiment, 100 times of the upper limit number of execution times of the special game is an example of the first upper limit number of games, and 700 times is an example of the second upper limit number of games.

In the present embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, it is controlled to the high base state and wins the small win lottery in the second special game, but even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area Sr in the small win game, When the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins in the special game in which the small win lottery is won, the control is continued to the high base state. On the other hand, after the big win game is over, when the small win lottery is won in the second special game under control to the high base state, the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the special game in which the small win lottery is won. Sometimes, the game is controlled to the low base state at the timing when the special game in which the small winning lottery is won is finished.

Further, after the end of the big win game, when the small win lottery is won in the second special game by being controlled to the high base state, and the game ball passes through the specific area Sr in the small win game, the accessory big win game is executed. It will be provided, and after the end of the accessory big winning game, it is controlled to the high base state. That is, the special game in which the small winning lottery is won is controlled to the high base state, and when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr in the small winning game, the high base state is controlled even after the small winning game is finished. The Rukoto.

Incidentally, the role big-hit game in the present embodiment includes the role-thing big-hit game given when passing through the specific region Sr when the small-hit game based on the pattern Zb is awarded, and the small-hit game based on the pattern Zd. When a game is awarded, it includes a jackpot game awarded when a game ball passes through the specific region Sr. The accessory big-hit game in the present embodiment includes an accessory big-hit game that is given when passing through the specific region Sr when a small-hit game based on the pattern Zc is given. In this embodiment, when the small winning game based on the symbol Zb is awarded, the accessory big winning game awarded when passing through the specific area Sr is an example of the first accessory big winning game. In this embodiment, when a small winning game based on the symbol Zd is awarded, the role big winning game awarded when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr is an example of the second role big winning game. In this embodiment, when the small winning game based on the symbol Zc is awarded, the role big winning game awarded when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr is an example of the third role big winning game.

In the present embodiment, the second high base state is a base state controlled when a special game is executed a special number of times without a big win after the end of the big win game. In this embodiment, the special number of times, which is the number of executions of the special game from the end of the big win game to the second high base state, is 701 times, and the first high base state is controlled after the end of the big win game. The number of times is greater than the possible upper limit number of times (20, 100, or 700).

In this embodiment, the total upper limit number of executions in the second high base state is fixed at 1000 times, which is the reciprocal of the winning probability of the big win lottery (about 320) and the reciprocal of the winning probability of the small winning lottery. (approximately 32). That is, in the present embodiment, the second high base state can be said to be a state in which the possibility of winning the big winning lottery and the small winning lottery is relatively high. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the upper limit number of small hits in the second high base state is set to one, which is a fixed number of times.

In this way, when a big win based on the symbols Za and Zb is achieved, the 1st to 700th special games after the end of the big win game are controlled to the first high base state, and the 701st special game is controlled to the low base state. 702nd to 1701st special games are controlled to the second high base state.

In other words, after the jackpot game is controlled to the first high base state and then to the low base state, it is executed from the time when it is controlled to the low base state until it is controlled to the second high base state. The number of executions of the special game is smaller when a big win based on the symbols Za and Zb is achieved than otherwise. In particular, when a big win based on the symbols Za and Zb is achieved and the game is controlled to the first high base state after the end of the big win game and then to the low base state, the second high base state is controlled after being controlled to the low base state. The number of executions of the special games executed before being controlled is smaller than the number of pending upper limits of each special game.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the high base state has the first control condition, and the first control condition is that the number of executions of the special game counted in the high base state is increased without giving the big win game. This is a condition that is satisfied when the total upper limit execution count is reached. In addition, in the present embodiment, the high base state has a second control condition, and the second control condition is that when a small win lottery is won in the high base state, the counted number of small wins is given to the big win game. It is a condition that is established when the upper limit number of small hits is reached without being done. In the present embodiment, the second control condition is not established when the small win lottery is won in the high base state and the counted number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins. In this embodiment, the first control condition is an example of a special termination condition, and the second control condition is an example of a specific termination condition. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of small hits is an example of the upper limit number of times of the number of small hits. In this embodiment, the number of executions of the special game is an example of the number of times the symbol variation game has been executed, and the total upper limit number of executions is an example of the upper limit number of games.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, distribution control information indicating control details of the specific variable member 21 is defined as each small winning game. In this embodiment, in each small winning game, the specific variable member 21 is controlled to move from the first position P1 to the second position P2 (hereinafter referred to as distribution control). Therefore, when the small winning game is started, the specific variable member 21 is moved from the first position P1 to the second position P2 based on the predetermined distribution control information. In this embodiment, in the jackpot game, the specific variable member 21 is maintained at the first position P1 without moving from the first position P1 to the second position P2. In one example of the present embodiment, common distribution control information is defined for all kinds of small hits.

The distribution control information defines a start condition for starting distribution control. The start condition is established when a predetermined time (7.0 seconds in this embodiment) has passed after the opening time has passed and one round game has started. In the present embodiment, the specific variable member 21 moves to the second position P2 when the conditions for starting the distribution control are met while the specific variable member 21 is at the first position P1. That is, in the present embodiment, the condition for starting the distribution control is that a predetermined time has elapsed before the upper limit time for which one small winning game is given in the high base state has elapsed since the small winning game was started. It is a condition that is established by Then, the specific variable member 21 operates to take a state of being in the second position P2 when the conditions for starting the distribution control are satisfied during the small winning game. In the present embodiment, the condition for starting distribution control is an example of a specific condition.

Also, the distribution control information defines an end condition for ending the distribution control. The end condition is when a predetermined time (1.5 s in this embodiment) has passed since one round game of the small hit game is completed, regardless of the time that has passed since the start condition was established. To establish. In the present embodiment, this time is after the game ball entering the big winning hole 18 enters the big winning hole 18 (after it is detected by the special winning sensor SE3) and reaches the specific variable member 21. Sufficient time is provided for In addition, in this embodiment, 1.5s is defined as the ending time of the small winning game, and the same time as the ending time of the small winning game is defined as the end condition of the distribution control. That is, when the specified variable member 21 is at the second position P2 and the condition for ending the round game is met, the specified variable member 21 moves to the first position P1 when a predetermined time has passed. In this embodiment, as the end condition of the distribution control, a time sufficiently longer than the time from when the game ball enters the big winning hole 18 until the game ball reaches the specific variable member 21 is set. ing. Therefore, it can be said that the distribution control in the present embodiment is a control that facilitates the distribution of game balls to the specific region Sr.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set at 205/65536 (about 1/320), and the small hit probability in the second special game is set at 2050/65536 (about 1/32). In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is the same probability in the lottery for the first special game and in the lottery for the second special game. In this embodiment, when the lottery for the first special game is performed, the small winning lottery is not executed. The number of prize balls is "2" when a game ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1, "1" when a game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2, and is played by the special winning sensor SE3. "15" is set when a ball is detected, and "4" is set when a game ball is detected by a normal prize winning sensor.

In this embodiment, the same probability (65535/65536) is determined for the low base state and the high base state as the normal winning lottery winning probability (normal winning probability). In addition, in the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is a lottery that wins with the same probability in the low base state and the high base state, but not limited to this, for example, with different probabilities in the low base state and the high base state It may be a lottery to win. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is a lottery in which the winning is at the same probability in the first high base state and the second high base state, but not limited to this, for example, the first high base state and the second high base state It may be a lottery that wins with a different probability in the high base state.

The variation time of normal game is 5s in low base state and 0.2s in high base state. In this way, the variable time of the normal game is fixed for each of the low base state and the high base state. A variable time may be determined. Also, the fluctuation time of the normal game may be the same in the low base state and the high base state. Further, the variation time of the normal game is the same in the first high base state and the second high base state, but may be different in the first high base state and the second high base state. Also, the variable interval time of the normal game is the same time (0.5 s) in the low base state and the high base state.

As the opening mode of the normal variable member 17 in one normal per game, in the low base state, it is controlled to the open state once with an upper limit of 0.02 s in all normal per games, while in the high base state, all It is controlled to open state once with 5.8s as the upper limit in the normal per game. In this way, the opening mode of the normal variable member 17, in the high base state, than in the low base state, the total upper limit open time in which the second start winning opening 16 can take the open state in one normal winning game long.

In the first high-base state and the second high-base state, the total upper limit opening time during which the second start winning opening 16 can be opened in one normal winning game is the same, but may be different. In this case, in the second high base state, the total upper limit opening time during which the second start winning opening 16 can take the open state in one normal winning game is longer or shorter than in the first high base state. good.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 . The main control board 40 performs predetermined processing, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the processing. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub control board 50. - 特許庁The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 . The sub control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 . For example, the sub control board 50 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp LA, a sound effect by the speaker SP, and a display effect by the effect display device EH.

The main control board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 40 has a microprocessor 41 . The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main control CPU 42) and a storage section (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read but in which information cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 43) and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter , indicated as main control RWM 44).

The main control ROM 43 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end. The variation pattern is information capable of specifying at least a part of the effect content (variation content) of the effect game performed during execution of the special game. Variation patterns include a big-hit variation pattern, a small-hit variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. The big-hit variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives a big-hit symbol combination in the production game. The small hit variation pattern is a variation pattern for finally deriving a small winning symbol combination in the production game. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately leads to a small winning symbol combination in the performance game. The big hit variation pattern, the small win variation pattern, and the losing variation pattern include a variation pattern of "with reach" in which the reach effect is performed in the production game, and a variation pattern of "no reach" in which the reach effect is not performed in the effect game. , is included.

The main control RWM 44 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42 . For example, information stored by the main control RWM 44 includes flags, counters, and timers. Microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 42 . The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1-SE5. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect game balls. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1-SL3. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17, 19 and 21 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 to SL3.

The RWM clear switch 46 is an operation means capable of instructing initialization (hereinafter referred to as RWM clear) of at least part of various information backed up by a backup function to be described later. The RWM clear switch 46 is turned on when pushed, and turned off when not pushed. The main control CPU 42 can receive an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 46 is turned on. The operation of the RWM clear switch 46 is, for example, a human operation by an employee or manager of the amusement arcade.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51 , a sub-control ROM 52 and a sub-control RWM 53 . The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to effects by executing sub-control programs. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, and the like. The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . For example, information stored by the sub-control RWM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub control board 50 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub control CPU 51 . The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60. - 特許庁The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as an amusement arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage, and converts the converted power supply voltage into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 50 . The power unit 60 includes a power switch 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between an ON state and an OFF state, and maintains the operation state after switching. In this embodiment, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is operated in the ON state, or the power supply from the external power supply is started. Then, the power switch 60a is turned on from the off state.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply (not shown). The backup power supply supplies power to the main control RWM 44 of the main control board 40 even after the power supply is cut off. The main control RWM 44 of the main control board 40 receives power from the backup power supply, so that the contents stored in the main control RWM 44 when the power supply is interrupted can be retained even after the power supply is interrupted. For example, the main control RWM 44 is a non-volatile memory that can retain stored information even when power is not supplied, so that stored information can be retained even after the power supply is cut off. may

The pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment has a backup function.
The backup function internally holds (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, and when the power supply is started, the various information held It is a function to return the game control based on. Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information relating to the progress of the game. For example, the game information includes information on the special game, information on the jackpot game, information on the base state, and information on the payout of prize balls. In this embodiment, the main control board 40 has a backup function and the sub control board 50 does not have a backup function, but the sub control board 50 may have a backup function. The main control RWM 44 in this embodiment is capable of storing various types of information, and at least part of the stored information can be retained even after the power supply is interrupted. It is an example of storage means.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
First, the power-on process will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 is started by the start-up process (boot process) at the time of power-on, it first executes the power-on process. In the power-on process, the presence or absence of initialization (RWM clear) of the main control RWM 44 is controlled according to the operating state of the RWM clear switch 46 at the time of power-on.

The main control CPU 42 executes RWM clear of the main control RWM 44 when the RWM clear switch 46 is turned on. When performing RWM clear, the main control CPU 42 initializes the game information by storing an initial value in each area for storing the game information among various information in the storage area of the main control RWM 44 . After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process.

When the RWM clear switch 46 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process without executing the RWM clear of the main control RWM 44 .
When the RWM clear is executed, the state is returned to the state in which neither the special game nor the ordinary game is executed or suspended and the jackpot game is not being played. On the other hand, if the RWM clear is not executed, the state of the game when the power supply was interrupted is restored based on the backed up game information.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a predetermined control command to the sub control board 50 based on the game information stored in the main control RWM 44 when ending the power-on process. Specifically, when the RWM clear is being executed in the power-on process, the main control CPU 42 outputs a power-on initial time designation command to the sub control board 50 . On the other hand, when the RWM clear is not executed in the power-on process, the main control CPU 42 outputs a power-on/power-recovery designation command to the sub control board 50 .

Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a command or the like that can specify that the small winning game is being executed when the main control CPU 42 returns during execution of the small winning game after turning on the power.
Next, special design input processing is explained. The main control CPU 42 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, etc. as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control intervals (for example, 0.004 s).

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning hole 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special start sensor SE1.

When the game ball enters the first start winning hole 15, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) determine whether When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 adds "1" to the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 and updates it. Thereby, the reservation condition (first reservation condition) of the first special game is established. In other words, it is possible to suspend the execution of the first special game when the game ball enters the first start winning hole 15 as a trigger. In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special pending display section 13c to display the updated first special pending number. In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 information that can specify the updated first special reservation number (hereinafter referred to as the first reservation number command).

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 44 . For example, the random number is a random number used for a big win lottery and a small win lottery, a random number used for determining a big winning pattern and a small winning pattern, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 42 can specify that the random number information is for the first special game, the acquisition order of the random numbers in the first special game, and the comprehensive acquisition order that does not distinguish between the special games. Store random number information. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. In this way, the execution of the first special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the first start winning hole 15 as a trigger. 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.

When the game ball has not entered the first start winning hole 15, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 44, the main The control CPU 42 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second special start sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second start winning hole 16, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second start winning hole 16, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) determine whether When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 adds "1" to the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 and updates it. As a result, the second special game reserve condition (second reserve condition) is established. In other words, the execution of the second special game can be suspended when the game ball enters the second start winning hole 16 as a trigger. In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 information that can specify the updated second special reservation number (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command).

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 44 . In this process, the main control CPU 42 can specify that the random number information is for the second special game, the acquisition order of the random numbers in the second special game, and the comprehensive acquisition order that does not distinguish between the special games. Store random number information. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied. In this way, the execution of the second special game (special game) can be suspended when the game ball enters the second start winning hole 16 as a trigger.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 42 determines affirmatively when the winning game (big winning game and small winning game) is not in progress and when the special game is not being performed, and makes a negative determination when the winning game is in progress or the special game is being performed. do. If the special game start condition is not met, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the condition for starting the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the total special reservation number of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 44 is "1" or more. determine whether or not When the total special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process, and controls the standby state in which the special game and the winning game are not executed.

When the total special pending number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 42 starts a special game corresponding to the random number information stored first based on the storage order of the random number information stored in the main control RWM 44. process so as to The main control CPU 42 determines whether the random number with the earliest comprehensive acquisition order is the random number in the first special game or the random number in the second special game. Then, when the random value with the earliest comprehensive acquisition order is the random value in the first special game, the main control CPU 42 determines that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied, and starts the first special game. . On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 determines that the execution condition of the second special game is established when the random number value with the earliest comprehensive acquisition order is the random value value in the second special game, and starts the second special game. let it start. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 42, regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game, the game balls to the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 A special game is executed in the order in which a reservation condition is satisfied according to the order of ball entry.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU42 updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special pending display section 13c so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 42 reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RWM 44 . When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 42 erases the random number information from the main control RWM 44 .

Next, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 43 . The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made by determining whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. In this way, the main control CPU 42 performs a big win lottery to determine whether a big win (symbol win) will occur in the special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15, and a big win (symbol win). Determine whether or not

When a big win is won, the main control CPU 42 determines the big win symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 42 determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the obtained random number information for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 42 determines the type of big win (symbol win) corresponding to the big win symbol derived in the first special game when winning the big win lottery. After determining the jackpot pattern derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the decided jackpot pattern. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 42 can specify the determined variation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) to instruct the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. Output to the sub control board 50 . After outputting the symbol command and the game start command to the sub control board 50, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, in the case of not winning the big hit, the main control CPU 42 determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 42 determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the winning symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub-control board 50 a symbol command capable of specifying the determined losing symbol. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 42 can specify the determined variation pattern and outputs a game start command based on the variation pattern to the sub control board 50 . After outputting the symbol command and the game start command to the sub control board 50, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU42 updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so that the updated second special reservation number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 42 reads from the main control RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 42 erases the random number information from the main control RWM 44 .

Next, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 43 .
When the big hit is won, the main control CPU 42 determines the big hit pattern derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game. For example, the main control CPU 42 determines the jackpot symbols derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game by lottery using the acquired random number information for the second special game. That is, the main control CPU 42 determines the type of the big win (symbol win) corresponding to the big win symbol derived in the second special game when the big win lottery is won.

After determining the jackpot pattern derived in the second special game, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a pattern command that can specify the determined jackpot pattern. When the variation pattern of the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 42 can specify the determined variation pattern, and outputs to the sub control board 50 a game start command instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. . After outputting the symbol command and the game start command to the sub control board 50, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the small hit is won based on the read random number information and the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 43 . Determination of whether or not to win a small hit is determined, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the small hit determination value match. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not to win the small hit may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the small hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When a small hit is won, the main control CPU 42 determines the small hit symbol derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game. For example, the main control CPU 42 determines the small winning symbols derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game by lottery using the obtained random number information for the second special game. That is, the main control CPU 42 determines the kind of small win corresponding to the small win symbol derived in the second special game when winning the small win lottery.

When the small winning symbols derived in the second special game are determined, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a symbol command capable of specifying the determined small winning symbols. When the variation pattern of the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 42 can specify the determined variation pattern, and outputs to the sub control board 50 a game start command instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. . After outputting the symbol command and the game start command to the sub control board 50, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, in the case of winning neither the big hit nor the small win, the main control CPU 42 determines the winning symbols derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game. For example, the main control CPU 42 determines the winning symbols derived in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game by lottery using the read random number information for the second special game. When the winning symbol derived in the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub-control board 50 a symbol command capable of specifying the determined losing symbol. When the variation pattern of the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 42 can specify the determined variation pattern, and outputs a game start command based on the variation pattern to the sub control board 50 . After outputting the symbol command and the game start command to the sub control board 50, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the first start prize-winning port 15 and the second start prize-winning port 16, and determines whether a big win (symbol win) is achieved. judge. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 that executes such processing is an example of a big-hit lottery means that performs a big-hit lottery. Also, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 that determines the type of jackpot is an example of jackpot type determination means.

In addition, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 performs a small hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16, and determines whether it will be a small hit. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 that executes such processing is an example of a small-hit lottery means that performs a small-hit lottery. Also, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 that determines the type of small hit is an example of a small hit type determination means.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 42 executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 controls the special symbol display parts 13a and 13b so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 42 measures the variation time set for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 controls the special symbol display units 13a and 13b so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has passed.

Thus, based on the result of the big win lottery and the result of the small win lottery, the first special symbol display unit 13a selects the first special game as a special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first start prize winning port 15. , and the second special symbol display unit 13b can execute the second special game as a special game in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the second start winning hole 16. In addition, the main control CPU 42 instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as the game end command) is output to the sub-control board 50 .

By executing such a special symbol start process, when the random number value related to the special game is stored, the main control CPU 42 selects the random number value related to the first special game or the random value related to the second special game. Whether or not the special game will be a big hit is determined in the order of the first overall acquisition order, and the special game is executed. That is, the main control CPU 42 causes the special game to be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start prize winning port 15 and the second start prize winning port 16 .

Next, the winning process performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
In the winning process, when the big win lottery is won, the main control CPU 42 controls to give the symbol big win game based on the big win pattern (big win type) determined in the special symbol start process after the special game in which the big win lottery is won is finished. I do.

When the big-hit special game ends, the main control CPU 42 starts the big-hit symbol game, and first outputs to the sub-control board 50 information capable of specifying the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as an opening command). After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to open the big winning opening 18 based on a predetermined opening pattern, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 18 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until a predetermined upper limit number of round games are completed.

In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game to the sub control board 50 each time the round game is started. In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) that can specify the end of the round game to the sub control board 50 each time the round game ends.

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 42 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50 . When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the symbol jackpot game.

In addition, the main control CPU 42 performs control to give a small-hit game based on the small-hit symbol (type of small-hit) determined in the special symbol start process.
The main control CPU 42 starts a small-win game when the small-win special game ends, and first outputs an opening command capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub-control board 50 . After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to open the big winning opening 18 based on a predetermined opening pattern, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 18 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. In the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 18 is the same regardless of the small winning pattern (kind of small winning), but is not limited to this, for example, any small winning pattern (small winning type).

In addition, when the round game is started, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a round command that can specify the start of the round game. In addition, when the round game ends, the main control CPU 42 outputs a round end command that can specify the end of the round game to the sub control board 50 .

When the round game ends, the main control CPU 42 outputs an ending command that can specify the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50 . The main control CPU 42 ends the small winning game when the ending time elapses.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 controls the specific solenoid SL3 based on the predetermined distribution control information in the small hit game, and performs distribution control to operate the specific variable member 21 .

When starting distribution control, the main control CPU 42 counts the elapsed time from the start of one round game. When a predetermined time (7.0 s in this embodiment) has passed since one round game was started, the conditions for starting distribution control are established, and the main control CPU 42 terminates distribution control. The specific variable member 21 is moved from the first position P1 to the second position P2 until the conditions are satisfied.

When ending the distribution control, the main control CPU 42 counts the elapsed time after one round game ends. When a predetermined time (1.5 s in this embodiment) has passed since one round game was completed, the end condition of the distribution control is established, and the main control CPU 42 moves the specific variable member 21 to the second It is operated from the second position P2 to the first position P1.

In this way, distribution control is performed in the small winning game, and the game ball entering the big winning hole 18 easily passes through the specific region Sr. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 that controls the operation of the specific variable member 21 is an example of distribution control means.

The main control CPU42 sets information indicating the passage of the game ball to the specific area Sr in the main control RWM44 when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during the small hit game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during the small hit game, the main control CPU 42 sends information (hereinafter referred to as a specific passing command) that can specify the passage of the game ball to the specific area Sr to the sub control board. 50.

In the winning process, when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr in the small winning game, the main control CPU 42 determines the role based on the small winning pattern (kind of small winning) determined in the special symbol start process after the small winning game ends. Control to give a big hit game is performed.

When the small winning game ends, the main control CPU 42 starts the accessory big winning game, and first outputs an opening command capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub control board 50 . After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to open the big winning opening 18 based on a predetermined opening pattern, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 18 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until a predetermined upper limit number of round games are completed.

In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs a round command that can specify the start of the round game to the sub control board 50 each time the round game is started. In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs a round end command that can specify the end of the round game to the sub control board 50 each time the round game ends.

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 42 outputs an ending command that can specify the start of the ending time to the sub control board 50 . When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 42 ends the jackpot game.

In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the big winning hole 18 during a winning game, the main control CPU 42 provides information (hereinafter referred to as a big winning command) that can specify the game ball entering the big winning hole 18. ) is output to the sub-control board 50 .

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
The main control CPU 42, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA-ZF, Za-Zf, sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the first high base state with the start of the ending time as a trigger. The main base state flag is a flag assigned to the main control RWM 44, and is a flag that can specify whether to control to the low base state, the first high base state, or the second high base state. be.

In addition, the main control CPU 42 assigns values corresponding to the base state and the type of winning when a big win is made to the first game counter, the main small win counter and the second game counter assigned to the main control RWM 44. set.

The first game counter is a counter for counting the total number of executions of the number of executions of the first special game and the number of executions of the second special game executed in the high base state. The first game counter is a counter for specifying whether the total number of executions of the first special game and the second special game in the high base state has reached the total upper limit number of executions.

The main small win counter is a counter for counting the number of small wins won in the small win lottery in the second special game after the end of the big win game. The main small win counter is a counter for specifying whether the number of small wins won in the small win lottery in the second special game after the end of the big win game reaches the upper limit number of small wins.

The second game counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of special games executed after the end of the big win game. The second game counter is a counter for specifying whether or not the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game has reached the number of times before the control to the second high base state.

Specifically, the main control CPU 42 sets the first game counter to "20" in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZF in the low base state. The main control CPU 42 sets "100" to the first game counter in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZD and Zc to Zf in the low base state and the high base state and the jackpot game based on the pattern ZF in the high base state. . The main control CPU 42 sets the first game counter to "700" in the jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb in the low base state and high base state.

The main control CPU 42 is a main small winning counter in the big winning game based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zb and Zc in the low base state and the high base state and the big winning game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, ZD and ZF in the high base state. is set to "1". The main control CPU 42 sets the main small winning counter to "2" in the big winning game based on the symbol ZB in the low base state and the big winning game based on the symbol Zd in the low base state and high base state. The main control CPU 42 sets the main small winning counter to "3" in the big winning game based on the symbol ZC in the low base state and the big winning game based on the symbol Ze in the low base state and high base state. The main control CPU 42 sets "4" to the main small winning counter in the big winning game based on the symbol ZD in the low base state and the big winning game based on the symbol Zf in the low base state and high base state. The main control CPU 42 sets "5" to the main small winning counter in the big winning game based on the symbol ZF in the low base state.

Also, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a command capable of specifying the value set in the main small hit counter.
The main control CPU 42 sets "701" to the second game counter in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZF and Za to Zf in the low base state and high base state.

The main control CPU 42 subtracts "1" from the value of the first game counter each time the special game is executed when the first game counter is not set to "0". Then, when the value of the first game counter is subtracted from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 42 sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state.

Further, when the main control CPU 42 wins the small win lottery in the second special game when the main small win counter is not set to "0" (when the small win based on the symbols Zb to Zf is won), The value of the main small win counter is decremented by "1" each time the special game winning the small win lottery is executed. Then, when the value of the main small hit counter is subtracted from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 42 sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag.

Also, the main control CPU 42 subtracts "1" from the value of the second game counter each time the special game is executed when the second game counter is not set to "0". Then, when the value of the second game counter is subtracted from "1" to "0", the main control CPU 42 sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the second high base state. Then, the main control CPU 42 sets "1000" to the first game counter and "1" to the main small hit counter. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 subtracts "1" from various counters when the special game ends.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 counts the number of times the special game is executed (the number of times the special game is executed) without the jackpot game being awarded after being controlled to the high base state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 is an example of game number counting means for counting the number of times the special game is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 counts the number of small hits won in the small hit lottery without being given a big hit game after being controlled to the high base state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 is an example of a small hit number counting means for counting the number of small hits won in the small hit lottery.

Then, the main control CPU 42 continues to control to the high base state until the special game of the total upper limit number of times of execution is executed (until the first control condition is satisfied) without causing a big win when controlling to the high base state. It is possible. In addition, the main control CPU 42 continues to control to the high base state until the small winning lottery of the upper limit number of small wins is won (until the second control condition is established) without becoming a big hit when controlled to the high base state. It is possible. Note that the main control CPU 42, after controlling to the low base state with the execution of the special game of the total upper limit number of times of execution without a big win in the second high base state, does not result in a big win in the low base state. Triggered by execution of a predetermined number of special games, control to the high base state is not performed.

In this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state, triggered by the output of the opening command. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 sets the first game counter, the main small hit counter and the second game counter to "0" with the output of the opening command as a trigger, and initializes each flag and each counter. do.

When the main control CPU 42 sets a value that can specify control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the information that can specify that it is in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) is sent to the sub control. Output to substrate 50 . On the other hand, when the main control CPU 42 sets a value that can specify control to the first high base state in the main base state flag, information that can specify that it is the first high base state (hereinafter referred to as the first high base state command) to the sub control board 50 . When the main control CPU 42 sets a value that can specify control to the second high base state in the main base state flag, information that can specify that it is the second high base state (hereinafter referred to as a second high base state command ) is output to the sub-control board 50 .

In this way, the main control CPU 42 controls to the first high base state after the jackpot games based on the symbols ZA-ZF, Za-Zf are completed, and after the jackpot games based on the symbols ZA-ZF, Za-Zf are completed, 701 Control is made to the second high base state when the second special game is executed. Then, when either one of the first control condition and the second control condition is satisfied, the control in the high base state is ended and the control is performed in the low base state. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 can control the game state between the low base state and the high base state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 that controls the game state is an example of game state control means.

Next, normal design input processing will be described. The main control CPU 42 executes a normal symbol input process, a normal symbol start process, etc., as a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined control period (eg, 0.004 s).

In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 25 (entrance) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the normal start sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 25, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 25, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). do. If the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 adds "1" to the normal pending number stored in the main control RWM44 and updates it. As a result, the condition for suspending the normal game is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal reservation display section 13f so as to display the updated normal reservation number.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 44 . For example, the random number is a random number used for normal winning lottery, a random number used for determining normal winning symbol, and a random number used for determining normal game variation time. In this case, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information for the normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the normal game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal design start processing will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the normal game are met. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and when 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 satisfied, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal pending number stored in the main control RWM 44 is "1" or more. When the number of normal reservations is not "1" or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is "1" or more, the main control CPU42 updates the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RWM44 by subtracting "1". Further, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal reservation display section 13f so that the updated normal reservation number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 42 reads from the main control RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 42 erases the random number information from the main control RWM 44 .

Next, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not to win a normal hit based on the read random number information, the current base state, and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 43 .

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 42 determines a normal winning pattern to be derived in the normal game and a variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 42 outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined variation time to the sub control board 50 . After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

When the winning is not normal, the main control CPU 42 determines the normal losing pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 42 outputs a normal start command capable of specifying the determined variation time to the sub control board 50 . After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 42 executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed, the normal symbol display is performed so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. It controls the part 13e.

Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal winning lottery according to the passage of the game ball to the gate 25, and determines whether or not it will be a normal winning. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 that executes such processing is an example of a normal winning lottery means that performs a normal winning lottery.

Next, normal hit processing will be described.
In the case of normal winning, the main control CPU 42 determines the opening pattern of the second starting winning opening 16 based on the current base state, and opens the second starting winning opening 16 based on the determined opening pattern. Solenoid SL1 is normally controlled as is done. In particular, when adopting the above-described opening time extension control, the main control CPU 42 determines the opening pattern for the low base in the low base state and the high base in the high base state, regardless of the normal winning pattern. determine the opening pattern for

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
The sub-control CPU 51 determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big-hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a big-hit symbol combination based on the performance symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small winning symbol, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a small winning symbol combination based on the performance symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination based on the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination (for example, "787") that does not include a ready-to-win effect when the conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the losing variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect is determined.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row with the input of the game start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the start of the performance game, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols, and upon input of the game end command, the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols is displayed. is derived. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the passage of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command for a big win game, it controls the effect display device EH so that an opening effect corresponding to the type of big win is performed. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, it controls the effect display device EH so that a round effect corresponding to the type of big win is performed. Also, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round end command, it ends the round effect. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending command, it controls the effect display device EH so that the ending effect corresponding to the type of big win is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big win effect during the big win game. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 may control at least one of the decoration lamp LA and the speaker SP in addition to the effect display device EH so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
When the ending command of the big hit game is input, the sub-control CPU 51 sets a value that can specify the special number of times (701 times in this embodiment) in the sub-game counter. The sub-game counter is assigned to the sub-control RWM 53 and is a counter for counting the number of executions of special games that are executed after the end of the jackpot game. The sub-control CPU 51 subtracts "1" from the value of the sub-game counter each time a game end command is input when the sub-game counter is not set to "0".

When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the low base state command, it sets a value that can identify the low base state to the sub-base state flag. The sub-base state flag is assigned to the sub-control RWM 53, and is a flag that can specify whether to control to the low base state, the first high base state, or the second high base state. When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the first high base state command, it sets a value that can identify the first high base state to the sub-base state flag. When the sub-control CPU 51 receives the second high base state command, it sets a value that can identify the second high base state to the sub-base state flag.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, a specific example of the control mode when winning the small winning lottery during the high base state will be described. In the specific example shown below, it is assumed that one or more special games (first special game or second special game) and normal games are respectively held at all times, and normal winning games and small winning games are upper limits. shall be granted over time. In FIG. 8, the special game is indicated as "TG" and the normal game as "FG".

First, referring to FIG. 8(a), a specific example of a case where small wins based on the symbols Zb to Zf occur during the high base state and the number of small wins in the high base state does not reach the upper limit number of small wins. explain.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the high base state, when the small winning lottery is won at time T01, the special game in which the small winning lottery is won is executed during the period from time T01 to time T02. As a result, a small winning game is awarded during the period from time T02 to time T12. Further, when the special game in which the small winning lottery is won at time T02 is finished, if the number of winnings of the small winning lottery in the high base state does not reach the upper limit number of small winnings, the high base state remains after the time T02 has passed. continuously controlled.

During the period from time T02 to time T03, the normal game won in the normal winning lottery is executed. Then, during the period from time T03 to time T06, a normal winning game is provided. Further, after the normal winning game is awarded, the normal game winning the next normal winning lottery is executed in the period from time T06 to time T07. Then, during the period from time T07 to time T10, the next normal winning game is provided.

Distribution control is not performed during the period from time T02 to time T08 during the small winning game. That is, since the specific variable member 21 is maintained at the first position P1, a game ball cannot pass through the specific region Sr. Distribution control is performed in the period from time T08 to time T12 during the small winning game. That is, during this period, the specific variable member 21 is in the second position P2, so that the game ball can pass through the specific region Sr.

In the period from time T08 to time T12, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area Sr, the next special game is started at time T12 after the small winning game is finished. At time T14, when the number of executions of the special game in the high base state reaches the total upper limit number of executions, the high base state is ended and the low base state is entered.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, when the small winning lottery is won in the high base state, the upper limit time for which the small winning game is given with one winning is the opening time (3s) of the small winning game, during the small winning game The total time of the upper limit time (14×(0.048+1) s) in which the big winning opening 18 is controlled by a predetermined opening pattern and the ending time (1.5 s) of the small winning game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the high base state, the upper limit time in which the normal winning game is given by winning once is 5.8 s as described above. That is, in the present embodiment, when winning the small winning lottery in the high base state, the upper limit time for which the small winning game is provided by winning once is one time when winning the normal winning lottery in the high base state. It is a long time compared to the upper limit time for which a normal winning game is given by winning.

Further, in this embodiment, the variable time during which the normal game is executed in the high base state is 0.2 s as described above. That is, in the present embodiment, the variable time during which the normal game is executed in the high base state is compared to the upper limit time during which the small winning game is awarded for one winning when the small winning lottery is won in the high base state. And then you have a short time.

Next, referring to FIG. 8(b), small wins based on the symbols Zb to Zf are made during the high base state, and the number of small wins in the high base state reaches the upper limit number of small wins, and the jackpot game is played. A specific example in which is given will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), in the high base state, when the small winning lottery is won at time T01, the special game in which the small winning lottery is won is executed from time T01 to time T02. As a result, a small winning game is awarded during the period from time T02 to time T12. Further, when the special game in which the small winning lottery is won at time T02 ends, and the number of times of winning the small winning lottery in the high base state reaches the upper limit number of small winnings, the high base state is ended and the low base state is ended. controlled by

During the period from time T02 to time T04, the normal game won in the normal winning lottery is executed. Then, from time T04 to time T05, a normal winning game is provided. Further, after the normal winning game is provided, the normal game winning the next normal winning lottery is executed in the period from time T05 to time T09. Then, during the period from time T09 to time T11, the next normal winning game is provided.

In the period from time T08 to time T12, when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr, after the end of the small winning game, during the period from time T12 to time T15, the jackpot game is awarded. Then, at time T15, when the accessory big winning game ends, the low base state is controlled to the high base state.

In this way, when the small win lottery is won in the high base state, if the number of small wins in the high base state does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, after the special game in which the small win lottery is won is finished. is also continuously controlled to the high base state. On the other hand, when the small win lottery is won in the high base state, if the number of small wins in the high base state reaches the upper limit number of small wins, after the special game in which the small win lottery is won is finished, the high base is played. state to a low base state.

Further, during the small winning game, when the game ball does not pass through the specific region Sr during the period in which the game ball can pass through the specific region Sr, the next special game is started after the small winning game is finished. . On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the specific region Sr, after the small winning game is finished, the accessory big winning game is awarded.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8, when the small win lottery is won in the high base state, during the small win game awarded when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins, the control is performed in the low base state. be. On the other hand, during the small win game given when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, it is controlled to a high base state. In addition, in the present embodiment, the variable time shortening control and the opening time extension control are executed, so that during the small winning game in the low base state, the normal variable member 17 is increased more than during the small winning game in the high base state. The period of the closed state (the period during which the normal game is executed and the period during which the normal winning game is not awarded) is lengthened. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, during the period in which the normal variable member 17 is in the closed state, more game balls enter the big winning opening 18 than in the period in which the normal variable member 17 is in the open state. becomes easier. That is, in the present embodiment, during the small winning game in the low base state, it is easier for the game ball to enter the big winning opening 18 than during the small winning game in the high base state. Furthermore, during the small winning game in the low base state, it can be said that the game ball passes through the specific area Sr more easily than during the small winning game in the high base state.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the small hit lottery is won in the high base state, in the small win game given when the counted number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins, The game ball is more likely to pass through the specific area Sr than the small winning game given when the counted number of small winnings does not reach the upper limit number of small winnings. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when winning the small winning lottery in the high base state, the small winning game given when the counted number of small winnings reaches the upper limit number of small winnings is counted. It can be said that the accessory big winning game is more likely to be given than the small winning game given when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins.

Next, the variation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the variation pattern is selected depending on whether it is a big hit (symbol hit), a small hit, or a loss. be. Specifically, variation patterns HP21, HP31, and HP41 are defined as big hit variation patterns. Variation patterns HP32 and HP42 are defined as small hit variation patterns. The variation pattern HP11 is defined as a loss reach variation pattern, and the variation patterns HP01 to HP03 are defined as loss variation patterns.

Each variation pattern corresponds to a variation time, and the variation time can be specified from the variation pattern. Specifically, in this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 are outlier fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the low base state. The variation pattern HP02 is a variation pattern obtained by shortening the variation time of the variation pattern HP01. The fluctuation pattern HP03 is a deviation fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the high base state, and is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 is further shortened. In this way, there are a plurality of types of variation patterns with different variation times in the deviation variation pattern.

Variation patterns HP11 and HP21 are variation patterns in which reach is formed in the effect game (during execution of the special game) and first super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR1") effect is executed. Variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are variation patterns in which reach is formed in the effect game (during execution of the special game) and a second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") effect is executed.

The variation pattern HP41 is a big win variation pattern in which a big win is achieved without forming a reach in the performance game (during execution of the special game). The variation pattern HP42 is a small hit variation pattern in which a small hit is achieved without forming a reach in the performance game (during execution of the special game).

In this embodiment, the main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables for determining variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables include variation pattern determination tables Ta01 and Ta02. Any one of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables is referenced, and a variation pattern is determined based on the referenced variation pattern determination table. In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be referred to is determined based on the base state of winning the big win lottery or the small win lottery.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table Ta01 is a table referred to in the low base state, and the variation pattern determination table Ta02 is a table referred to in the high base state.

Specifically, the variation pattern determination table Ta01 is a table for determining variation pattern HP21 as the big hit variation pattern of the first special game, HP41 as the big hit variation pattern of the second special game, and variation pattern HP42 as the small winning variation pattern. be. The variation pattern determination table Ta01 is a table for determining the variation pattern HP11 as the losing reach variation pattern and either of the variation patterns HP01 and HP02 as the losing variation pattern.

The variation pattern determination table Ta02 is a table for determining the variation pattern HP31 as the big hit variation pattern, the HP32 as the small hit variation pattern, and the variation pattern HP03 as the losing variation pattern.

Next, the effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
An effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a promotion effect. The promotion effect is an effect that can be executed over a partial predetermined effect period during execution of the SR2 effect when the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 are determined in the high base state.

Specifically, in the SR2 effect, the promotion effect is started after the effect display device EH temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols of all the rows with the same even number of effect symbols. Then, the performance pattern of the promotion performance includes a success pattern and a failure pattern, and when the promotion performance based on the success pattern is performed, finally the performance symbols of all rows become the same odd number performance symbols. The combinations are stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH. On the other hand, if the promotion effect is performed based on the failure pattern, the effect pattern of all rows is the same as before the promotion effect is started (even-numbered effect pattern with the same effect pattern of all rows) These combinations are stopped and displayed on the effect display device EH.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins in the high base state reaches the upper limit number of small wins, or when the big win (per symbol) lottery is won, the SR2 effect is performed. A promotion effect based on a success pattern is executed during a part of the execution period. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, by executing the promotion performance based on the success pattern, a small winning game is given when the number of small winnings reaches the upper limit number of small winnings, or a pattern big winning. It becomes possible to specify that a game is awarded.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, although the small winning lottery is won, when the number of small winnings in the high base state does not reach the upper limit number of times, a failure pattern is formed in a part of the period during which the SR2 effect is executed. Promotion production based on is executed. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, by executing the promotion effect based on the failure pattern, it is possible to specify that a small winning game is given when the number of small winnings does not reach the upper limit number of small winnings. Become.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect is included in the effect executed in the special game when the small winning lottery is won. In addition, in the present embodiment, the effect executed in the special game when the small win lottery is won in the high base state is promoted based on the success pattern executed when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins. Performance and promotion performance based on a failure pattern executed when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect executed in the special game when winning the jackpot lottery in the high base state includes a promotion effect based on a success pattern. In this embodiment, the promotion effect is an example of a specific effect. In this embodiment, the promotion effect based on the success pattern is an example of the first effect, and the promotion effect based on the failure pattern is an example of the second effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect based on the success pattern and the promotion effect based on the failure pattern differ in at least a part of the effect mode.

In this embodiment, during the execution of the SR2 effect, the effect display device EH displays the small-hit information KJ capable of specifying the number of small-hit wins in the small-hit lottery without giving the big-hit game in the high base state. Is displayed. In other words, the small winning information KJ is displayed on the effect display device EH even during the execution of the promotion effect.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the effect pattern of the promotion effect will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 10, there are a plurality of types of effect patterns for the promotion effect success pattern and failure pattern. Performance patterns EP01, EP11, EP21, EP31, and EP41 are successful patterns determined when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins and when the big win (symbol win) occurs. On the other hand, production patterns EP02, EP12, EP22 and EP32 are the failure patterns determined when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins. In the present embodiment, each of the production patterns EP01, EP02, EP11, EP12, EP21, EP22, EP31, EP32, and EP41 is a production pattern in which at least a part of the production mode differs in promotion production.

The performance pattern of the promotion performance executed in the special game in which the small win lottery is won is the number of small wins won in the high base state and the winning of the small win lottery before the special game in which the small win lottery is won is started. It is determined based on whether or not the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the played special game. Also, the performance pattern of promotion performance to be executed in the special game winning the big win lottery is determined based on the number of small wins won in the high base state before the special game winning the big win lottery is started.

In a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is 0, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins, a performance pattern EP01 is determined. On the other hand, in a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is 0, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, a performance pattern EP02 is determined. . Further, in a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is 0, when the big win lottery is won, the performance pattern EP01 is determined.

In a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is one, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins, a performance pattern EP11 is determined. On the other hand, in a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is one, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, a performance pattern EP12 is determined. . In addition, in a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is one, when the big win lottery is won, the performance pattern EP11 is determined.

In a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is two, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins, a performance pattern EP21 is determined. On the other hand, in a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is two, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, a performance pattern EP22 is determined. . Also, in a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is two, when the big win lottery is won, the performance pattern EP21 is determined.

In a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is three, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins, a performance pattern EP31 is determined. On the other hand, in a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is 3, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, the performance pattern EP32 is determined. . In addition, in a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is three, when the big win lottery is won, the performance pattern EP31 is determined.

In a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is 4, when the small win lottery is won, the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins, so a performance pattern EP41 is determined. In addition, in a situation where the number of small wins won in the high base state is 4, when the big win lottery is won, the performance pattern EP41 is determined.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the high base state, the number of small wins counted as the number of times the small win lottery is won includes the first number (for example, one time) and the second number (which is larger than the first number). As an example, there are two times), and these times and the upper limit number of small hits (three times as an example) may be defined as consecutive times. In such a case, in this embodiment, a failure pattern (eg, EP02) determined when the number of small hits reaches the first number, and determined when the number of small hits reaches the second number The failure pattern (EP12 as an example) is an effect pattern in which at least a part of the effect mode is different.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the number of small wins is the first number, the effect pattern (EP11 as an example) determined by the special game in which the big win lottery is won, and in the situation where the number of small wins is the second number The effect pattern (EP12 as an example) determined in the special game in which the big win lottery is won is a effect pattern in which at least a part of the effect mode is different.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the effect pattern determined by the special game in which the big win lottery is won in the situation where the number of small wins is the first number and the small win lottery in the situation where the number of small wins is the first number are provided. The production pattern determined in the special game is a production pattern that has the same production mode during a predetermined period from the start of the production to at least the middle of the production.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the small hit number counting process executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described. This small hit number counting process is a process for counting the number of times the sub-control CPU 51 wins the small hit lottery in the high base state.

First, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a command capable of identifying the high base state has been input (step S101). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether either the first high base state command or the second high base state command has been input. If neither the first high base state command nor the second high base state command has been input, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S103. When either the first high base command or the second high base state command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the sub-control CPU51 sets information that can specify the upper limit number of small hits in a predetermined area allocated to the sub-control RWM53. Specifically, when the first high base state command is input in step S101, the sub-control CPU 51 converts the value set in the main small hit counter input before inputting the first high base state command to a command that can be specified. Based on this, information that can specify the upper limit number of small hits is set in a predetermined area assigned to the sub-control RWM53. Also, when the second high base state command is input in step S101, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the upper limit number of small hits in the second high base state in a predetermined area allocated to the sub-control RWM 53. "1" is set as important information. After executing these processes, the sub-control CPU51 sets 0 to the sub-small hit counter assigned to the sub-control RWM53. Incidentally, the sub-small hit counter is a counter for the sub-control CPU 51 to specify the current number of small hits. Then, when 0 is set to the sub-small hit counter, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a command capable of specifying that a small hit has been won has been input. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a symbol command capable of specifying a small winning symbol has been input. When a symbol command capable of specifying a small winning symbol is input, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S104. When the symbol command capable of specifying the small winning symbol is not input, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the small winning number counting process.

In step S104, the sub-control CPU51 adds 1 to the value of the sub-small hit counter stored in the sub-control RWM53 and updates it. Then, when the value of the sub-small hit counter is updated, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the small hit number counting process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, promotion effect pattern determination processing executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described. This promotion effect pattern determination process is a process for the sub-control CPU 51 to determine the effect pattern of the promotion effect executed in the high base state. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the promotion effect pattern determination process after executing the small hit number counting process.

First, as shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a game start command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 in which the SR2 effect is executed has been input (step S201). When a game start command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 is input, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S202. When the game start command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP31 and HP32 is not input, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the promotion effect pattern determination process.

In step S202, the sub-control CPU51 specifies the number of small hits in the high base state before the SR2 effect is executed by referring to the value of the sub-small hit counter stored in the sub-control RWM53. A value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the sub-small hit counter is the number of small wins in the high base state before the SR2 effect is executed. When specifying the number of small hits in the high base state before the SR2 effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether the input game start command is a game start command that can specify the variation pattern HP31. If the input game start command is a game start command that can specify the variation pattern HP31, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S204. If the input game start command is not a game start command that can specify the variation pattern HP31 (if it is a variation pattern that can specify the variation pattern HP32), the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S205.

In step S204, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the effect patterns EP01, EP11, EP21, EP31, and EP41 corresponding to the number of small hits specified in step S202. As an example, when the number of small hits specified in step S202 is 0, the production pattern EP01 is determined. Then, when the effect pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the promotion effect pattern determination process.

In step S205, the sub-control CPU51 refers to the value of the sub-minor hit counter stored in the sub-control RWM53 and the information capable of specifying the number of upper limit sub-wins stored in the sub-control RWM53, It is determined whether the value of the counter matches the upper limit number of small hits. When the value of the sub-small hit counter matches the upper limit number of small hits, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S206. When the value of the sub-small hit counter does not match the upper limit number of small hits, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S207.

In step S206, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the effect patterns EP01, EP11, EP21, EP31, and EP41 corresponding to the number of small hits identified in step S202. Then, when the effect pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the promotion effect pattern determination process.

In step S207, the sub-control CPU 51 determines one of the effect patterns EP02, EP12, EP22 and EP32 corresponding to the number of small hits identified in step S202. Then, when the effect pattern is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the promotion effect pattern determination process.

Then, in a process different from the promotion effect pattern determination process, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the promotion effect based on the determined effect pattern of the promotion effect.

Next, an effect executed during a small winning game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, promotion effect is executed during the small winning game. The promotion effect is a effect that prompts the player to launch the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right area Rf2. The promotion effect is executed during the opening time of the small winning game and during the round game, and after the small winning game is started, until the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during the small winning game, or the non-passing effect described later is performed. It runs for a period of time before it starts.

In the promotion effect, when executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the first promotion information SJ1 is displayed on the effect display device EH. In addition, in the promotion effect, when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the second promotion information SJ2 is displayed on the effect display device EH.

That is, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect is executed during a part of the period during which the small winning game is given in the high base state and the low base state. In the present embodiment, the promotion effect is an example of a special effect.

In the present embodiment, the small winning information KJ displayed during the execution of the SR2 effect is continuously displayed on the effect display device EH even during the execution of the promotion effect. Further, when the promotion performance is started, the number of small hits shown in the small hit information KJ is updated.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during execution of the promotion performance, the promotion performance is terminated, and a passage performance indicating that the character has been won is executed. . The passage effect is executed over a period from when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr until before the next round game is started.

In the passage effect, when the small win number reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the first pass information TJ1 is displayed on the effect display device EH. In addition, in the passage effect, when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the second pass information TJ2 is displayed on the effect display device EH.

In the present embodiment, the small winning information KJ displayed during the execution of the promotion effect is continuously displayed on the effect display device EH even during the execution of the passing effect.
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the specific region Sr during execution of the promotion effect, the non-passing effect is executed. The non-passing effect is a effect indicating that the game ball did not pass through the specific area Sr during the small hit game. The non-passing effect is executed at the ending time of the small winning game.

In the non-passing effect, when executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the first non-passing information LJ1 is displayed on the effect display device EH. The first non-passing information LJ1 in this embodiment includes information suggesting that the base state has been controlled from the high base state to the low base state. Further, in the non-passing performance, when the small winning number does not reach the upper limit number of small winnings in the high base state, the second non-passing information LJ2 is displayed on the performance display device EH. The second non-passing information LJ2 in the present embodiment includes information suggesting continued control to the high base state.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the small winning information KJ displayed during execution of the promotion effect is continuously displayed on the effect display device EH even during execution of the non-passing effect.
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted during execution of the promotion effect and the power supply is restarted without executing the RWM clear, at the time of power recovery Promotion production is executed. The promotion effect at the time of power recovery is an effect that indicates that the game has been restarted and prompts the game ball to be launched so that the game ball flows down the right region Rf2. The promotion effect at the time of power recovery is executed over a period from when the power supply is restarted until the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during the small winning game or before the non-passing effect is started.

The promotion effect at the time of power recovery is executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, and when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state. When it is executed during a game, the promotion information FJ at the time of power recovery is displayed on the effect display device EH. All of the display contents of the power restoration promotion information FJ are different from the display contents of the first promotion information SJ1 and the second promotion information SJ2 displayed in the promotion effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect and the promotion effect at the time of power recovery are entirely different in the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the power recovery acceleration effect is an example of a special effect.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the small winning information KJ displayed during the execution of the promotion performance is not displayed on the performance display device EH during the execution of the promotion performance at the time of power recovery.
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the small hit effect processing executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not an opening command for a small hit game has been input (step S301). When the opening command of the small hit game is input, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S302. If the opening command for the small winning game has not been input, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S303 without executing the process of step S302.

In step S302, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the promotion effect is performed. At this time, the sub-control CPU51 refers to the value of the sub-small hit counter stored in the sub-control RWM53 and the information that can specify the upper limit small hit number stored in the sub-control RWM53, and the sub-small hit counter Determines whether the value of matches the upper limit number of small hits. Then, when the value of the sub-small hit counter matches the upper limit number of small wins, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the first promotion information SJ1 is displayed. When the value of the sub-small hit counter does not match the upper limit number of small wins, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the second promotion information SJ2 is displayed. After executing these processes, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the small hit information KJ is updated, and proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a specific passing command has been input. When the specific pass command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S304. If the specific pass command has not been input, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S305 without executing the process of step S304.

In step S304, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that a passing effect is performed. At this time, as in step S302, the sub-control CPU51 determines whether the value of the sub-small hit counter matches the upper limit number of small hits, and if it matches the upper limit number of small hits, the sub-control CPU51 The effect display device EH is controlled so that the first passage information TJ1 is displayed. When the value of the sub-small hit counter does not match the upper limit number of small wins, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the second passage information TJ2 is displayed. After executing these processes, the sub-control CPU51 sets information that can specify that the passage effect is being executed in the sub-control RWM53, and proceeds to step S305.

In step S305, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the ending command for the small winning game has been input. When the ending command of the small hit game is input, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S306. When the ending command of the small hit game is not input, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the small hit effect processing.

In step S306, the sub-control CPU51 determines whether or not the sub-control RWM53 is set with information that can specify that the passage effect is being executed. When the information that can specify that the passage effect is being executed is not set, the sub-control CPU 51 proceeds to step S307. When the information that can specify that the passing effect is being executed is set, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the small hit effect processing.

In step S307, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the non-passing effect is performed. At this time, as in step S302, the sub-control CPU51 determines whether the value of the sub-small hit counter matches the upper limit number of small hits, and if it matches the upper limit number of small hits, the sub-control CPU51 The effect display device EH is controlled so that the first non-passing information LJ1 is displayed. When the value of the sub-small hit counter does not match the upper limit number of small hits, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the second non-passing information LJ2 is displayed. After executing these processes, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the small hit effect process.

Next, the power recovery process at the time of a small hit executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a power-on/power-recovery designation command has been input. When the power-on power recovery specified command is not input, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the small hit power recovery process. When the power-on/power-recovery designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not a command capable of specifying that the small winning game is being executed has been input. When the command that can specify that the small hit game is being executed is not input, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the power recovery process at the time of the small hit. When a command that can specify that the small winning game is being executed is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the promotion effect at the time of power recovery is performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the promotion information FJ when power is restored is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17, a specific example of the effect when the promotion effect is executed during the execution of the SR2 effect will be described.
First, in a situation where the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state is 3 times and the number of small wins won in the high base state is 2 times, when the big win lottery or the small win lottery is won, the production pattern EP21 ( A specific example in which the promotion effect based on the success pattern) is executed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), in the SR2 effect, the promotion effect is started after the effect display device EH temporarily stops and displays the combination of even-numbered effect symbols in all rows. At this time, an image SCG imitating the character string of "promotion challenge" is displayed on the effect display device EH. Furthermore, information indicating the content of promotion performance is displayed on the performance display device EH. Further, small hit information KJ is displayed on the effect display device EH.

As shown in FIG. 14(b), when the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP21 is started, in addition to the combination of the effect symbols in which all rows have the same even number, the combination of the effect symbols in which all the rows have the same odd number. is displayed on the performance display device EH, and the even-numbered performance symbols and the odd-numbered performance symbols push each other up and down.

As shown in FIG. 14(c), in the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP21, the even-numbered effect symbols are pushed out from the display area HR, and finally all rows of the effect symbols become the same odd-numbered effect symbols. Stop is displayed. At this time, a promotion image SG1 imitating the character string "Promotion successful!!" is displayed on the effect display device EH. Then, the SR2 effect ends when the promotion effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 14(d), when the promotion effect is executed in the special game in which the small winning lottery is won, the small winning game is started after the promotion effect (SR2 effect) ends, and the small winning game is played. A promotional performance is performed during. At this time, the effect display device EH updates and displays the small winning information KJ. Further, since the number of small wins has reached the upper limit number of small wins by winning the small win lottery, the first promotion information SJ1 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the promotion performance. The first prompting information SJ1 is, for example, an image imitating a character string "Aim for V!".

As shown in FIG. 14(e), when the game ball passes through the specific region Sr during execution of the promotion effect, the passage effect is executed. At this time, the first passage information TJ1 is displayed on the effect display device EH. The first passing information TJ1 is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "V Acquisition". By displaying the first passing information TJ1, the player can specify that the winning of the accessory has been achieved in a situation where the number of small wins has reached the upper limit number of small wins.

As shown in FIG. 14(f), when the round game of the small hit game ends without the game ball passing through the specific area Sr during execution of the promotion effect, the non-passing effect is executed. At this time, the first non-passing information LJ1 is displayed on the effect display device EH. The first non-passing information LJ1 is, for example, an image simulating a character string of "Unfortunate!! High base state end". By displaying the first non-passing information LJ1, the player can specify that the player did not win the prize during the small winning game, and can specify that the high base state has ended.

Next, in a situation where the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state is 3 times, and the number of small wins won in the high base state is 1, when the small win lottery is won, a performance pattern EP12 (failure pattern) is produced. A specific example in which the promotion effect based on is executed will be described.

In FIG. 15(a), promotion effects are started as in the case of FIG. 14(a).
As shown in FIG. 15B, when the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP12 is started, an image simulating an eraser is displayed on the effect display device EH, and the operation of erasing the combination of even-numbered effect symbols being displayed is performed. The performance to be performed is executed.

As shown in FIG. 15(c), in the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP12, the displayed effect symbols do not disappear, and finally the effect symbols in all rows stop at the combination of the same even number effect symbols. Is displayed. At this time, a promotion image SG2 imitating a character string of "failed promotion" is displayed on the effect display device EH. Then, the SR2 effect ends when the promotion effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 15(d), after the promotion effect (SR2 effect) ends, the small winning game is started, and the promoting effect is executed during the small winning game. At this time, the effect display device EH updates and displays the small winning information KJ. In addition, although the small win lottery is won, the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, so the second promotion information SJ2 is displayed on the performance display device EH in the promotion performance. The second prompting information SJ2 is, for example, an image simulating a character string and an image simulating an arrow saying "Aim right for V Chance!!".

As shown in FIG. 15(e), when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during execution of the promotion effect, the passage effect is executed. At this time, the second passage information TJ2 is displayed on the effect display device EH. The second passage information TJ2 is, for example, an image imitating the character string "Miracle V". By displaying the second pass information TJ2, the player can specify that the winning of the accessory has been achieved in a situation where the number of small wins has not reached the upper limit number of small wins.

As shown in FIG. 15(f), when the round game of the small hit game ends without the game ball passing through the specific area Sr during execution of the promotion effect, the non-passing effect is executed. At this time, the second non-passing information LJ2 is displayed on the effect display device EH. The second non-passing information LJ2 is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "Sorry!! It's still going on!!". By displaying the second non-passing information LJ2, the player can specify that the player did not win the prize during the small win game, and specify that the control continues to the high base state. It becomes possible.

Next, in a situation where the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state is 3 times and the number of small wins won in the high base state is 0 times, if the small win lottery is won, a performance pattern EP02 (failure pattern) is performed. A specific example of the effect when the power supply is restarted after the promotion effect based on is executed and the power supply is interrupted during the small winning game will be described.

In FIG. 16(a), promotion effects are started in the same manner as in FIG. 14(a).
As shown in FIG. 16(b), when the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP02 is started, the effect of vertical scrolling is executed while the effect symbols of all rows are the same combination of effect symbols.

As shown in FIG. 16(c), in the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP02, the effect symbols of all rows are finally stopped and displayed in a combination of even-numbered effect symbols. At this time, a promotion image SG2 imitating a character string of "failed promotion" is displayed on the effect display device EH. Then, the SR2 effect ends when the promotion effect ends.

As shown in FIGS. 15(a) to (c) and FIGS. 16(a) to (c), in this embodiment, when the number of upper limit small wins in the high base state is 3 times, the small win lottery is won. Sometimes, the number of small hits reaches one, and the number of small hits reaches two. In these cases, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect based on the failure pattern executed when the number of small hits reaches one, and the promotion based on the failure pattern executed when the number of small hits reaches two The effects are different in at least part of the effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 16(d), after the promotion effect (SR2 effect) ends, the small winning game is started, and the promoting effect is executed during the small winning game. At this time, the effect display device EH updates and displays the small winning information KJ. In the promotion effect, the second promotion information SJ2 is displayed on the effect display device EH.

As shown in FIG. 16(e), when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted during execution of the promotion effect, the effect display device EH is in a state where nothing is displayed.
As shown in FIG. 16(f), when the power supply is restarted without the RWM clearing after the power supply is cut off, the power recovery acceleration effect is executed, and the power recovery promotion information FJ is displayed as the effect. Displayed on device EH. The power restoration promotion information FJ is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "The game has been restarted" and an image imitating an arrow smaller than the arrow displayed in the second promotion information SJ2. By displaying the power restoration promotion information FJ, the player can specify that the power supply was interrupted during the small winning game and the power supply was restarted without RWM clearing. In addition, in the power recovery time promotion effect in the present embodiment, the same power recovery time promotion is performed regardless of how many times the small winning game being executed when the power supply is cut off is the small winning game in the high base state. Information FJ is displayed.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the power supply is cut off during execution of the promotion effect and the power supply is restarted based on the information stored in the main control RWM 44, the power recovery promotion effect is executed. Further, the promotion effect and the promotion effect at the time of power recovery in the present embodiment are different in all effect modes.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of small wins is three times, and when the small win lottery is won when the number of small wins is one, after the power supply is cut off during the execution of the promotion performance. , when the power supply is restarted, the promotion performance at the time of power recovery is executed. Furthermore, in the case where the small winning lottery is won when the number of small winnings in the high base state is two, the power is restored when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted during execution of the promotion performance. A time promotion effect is executed. In such a case, in the present embodiment, the promotion performance at the time of power recovery executed when the small win lottery is won when the number of small wins is one, and the small win when the number of small wins is two. All of the performance modes are the same for the promotion performance at the time of power recovery executed when the lottery is won.

Next, in a situation where the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state is 3 times and the number of small wins won in the high base state is 1, when the big win lottery is won, production pattern EP11 (success pattern) is applied. A specific example in which the promotion effect based on is executed will be described.

In FIG. 17(a), promotion effects are started as in the case of FIG. 15(a).
As shown in FIG. 17B, even when the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP11 is started, an image simulating an eraser is displayed in the same effect mode as when the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP12 is started. An effect is executed which is displayed on the device EH and performs an action of erasing a combination of even-numbered effect symbols being displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 17(c), in the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP11, unlike the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP12, the displayed even-numbered effect symbols disappear, and finally all rows of effect symbols are displayed. are stop-displayed in a combination of the same odd-numbered performance symbols. At this time, a promotion image SG1 imitating the character string "Promotion successful!!" is displayed on the effect display device EH. Then, the SR2 effect ends when the promotion effect ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP11 and the promotion effect based on the effect pattern EP12 are executed in the same effect mode during a predetermined period from the start of the effect until at least the middle of the effect.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 17, in the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state is 3 times, in the situation where the number of small wins is 1, the case where the big win lottery is won and the small win lottery is won. In a situation where the number of wins is two, there is a case where a big win lottery is won. In these cases, the promotion effect based on the success pattern executed in the special game in which the big win lottery is won in the situation where the number of small wins is one, and the special game in which the big win lottery is won in the situation where the number of small wins is two. The promotion effects based on the success patterns executed in , are different in at least a part of the effect mode.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 17, in the present embodiment, when the number of upper limit small wins in the high base state is 3 times, in the situation where the number of small wins is 1 time, there is a case where the big win lottery is won. In a situation where the number of small wins is one, there is a case where a small win lottery is won. In these cases, the promotion performance based on the success pattern executed in the special game in which the big win lottery is won in the situation where the number of small wins is one, and the special game in which the small win lottery is won in the situation where the number of small wins is one The promotion performance based on the failure pattern executed in the game is executed in the same performance mode for a predetermined period from the start of the performance to at least the middle of the performance.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) When a small win lottery is won in a high base state, in a small win game awarded when the counted number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins, the counted number of small wins is the upper limit number of small wins. It is easier for the game ball to pass through the specific area Sr than in the small hit game given when it does not reach the . Therefore, attention can be paid to the number of times the small win lottery has been won in the high base state and whether the number of times the small win lottery has been won has reached the upper limit number of small wins. Furthermore, in the small win game awarded when the counted number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins, the small win game awarded when the counted number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins Rather, it is possible to raise the expectation that the accessory jackpot game is awarded. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the game characteristics when winning the small prize lottery, and to improve the interest in the game.

(2) When the game ball is shot to the right region Rf2 and the special variable member 19 is in the open state, when the normal variable member 17 is in the closed state, the normal variable member 17 is in the open state. A game ball enters the big winning hole 18 more easily than sometimes. Therefore, when the special variable member 19 is in the open state, it is possible to draw attention to whether the normal variable member 17 is in the open state or in the closed state. When the special variable member 19 is in the open state and the normal variable member 17 is in the closed state, the special variable member 19 is in the open state and the normal variable member 17 is in the open state. As a result, the anticipation of the game ball entering the big winning hole 18 can be heightened, and the anticipation of the game ball passing through the specific area Sr can be heightened. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that the jackpot game of the accessory will be awarded, and to improve the interest in the game.

(3) The upper limit time during which a small winning game is awarded for one winning when winning the small winning lottery in the high base state is normal winning for one winning when winning the normal winning lottery in the high base state. It is a long time compared with the upper limit time for which a game is awarded. For this reason, in the high base state, even if the small winning game is given in the situation where the normal winning game is given, the normal winning game is played before the upper limit time elapses after the small winning game is given. is finished, and a period is created during which the normal winning game is not provided during the small winning game. Therefore, even if the small winning game is awarded in the situation where the normal winning game is awarded in the high base state, after the normal winning game is completed during the small winning game, the game ball enters the big winning opening 18. It is possible to expect that the game ball will enter and pass through the specific area Sr. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that the jackpot game of the accessory will be awarded, and to improve the interest in the game.

(4) The variable time during which the normal game is executed in the high base state is less than the upper limit time during which the small prize game is awarded for one winning when the small prize lottery is won in the high base state. I have a short time. For this reason, even if a small winning game is awarded during execution of the normal game in the high base state, depending on the fluctuation time of the normal game, before the upper limit time elapses after the small winning game is awarded. , the lottery result of the normal winning lottery is derived. Therefore, attention can be paid to the lottery result of the normal winning lottery during the period in which the small winning game is awarded, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(5) The starting condition of the distribution control is a condition that is established when a predetermined time has passed before the upper limit time for which one small winning game is given in the high base state has elapsed since the small winning game was started. is. Therefore, even if a small winning game is given, the game ball can be prevented from passing through the specific area Sr before a predetermined time elapses after the small winning game is started. On the other hand, the game ball can pass through the specific area Sr after a predetermined time has elapsed since the small winning game was started. Therefore, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the small winning game, the game ball passes through the specific area Sr, and the player can expect that the big winning game will be awarded, thereby improving the interest in the game. be able to.

(6) The effect executed in the special game when winning the small prize lottery in the high base state includes the promotion effect based on the success pattern and the promotion effect based on the failure pattern. The promotion effect based on the success pattern is a effect that is executed when the counted number of small wins reaches the upper limit of the number of small wins, and the promotion effect based on the failure pattern is that the counted number of small wins is the upper limit. It is an effect that is executed when the number of hits is not reached. Also, the promotion effect based on the success pattern and the promotion effect based on the failure pattern differ in at least a part of the effect mode. Therefore, when the small winning lottery is won in the high base state, the special game in which the small winning lottery is won is counted according to the performance mode of the promotion performance based on the success pattern and the promotion performance based on the failure pattern executed in the special game. It is possible to grasp whether or not the number of small hits reaches the upper limit number of small hits. Furthermore, when it is grasped that the number of small wins counted reaches the upper limit of the number of small wins while a promotion effect based on a success pattern is executed in the special game in which the small win lottery is won, a special big win game is provided. It is possible to make the player expect that the player will be able to enjoy the game more.

(7) When the upper limit number of small wins is 3, a promotion effect based on a failure pattern executed when the counted number of small wins reaches 1, and the counted number of small wins reaches 2. At least a part of the promotion effects based on the failure pattern executed in the case of doing so is different. In other words, even if the small win lottery is won in the high base state and the counted number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, the number of small wins reaches 1 or 2. Thus, in the special game in which the small winning lottery is won, the promotion performance based on the failure pattern in which at least a part of the performance mode is different can be enjoyed. Therefore, when the counted number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, the relationship between the counted number of small wins and the performance mode of the promotion performance based on the failure pattern executed when the small win lottery is won. can be made to pay attention to, and interest in a game can be improved.

(8) When the upper limit number of small wins is 3, promotion effect based on a success pattern executed in a special game in which the big win lottery is won in a situation where the number of small wins is 1, and the number of small wins is 2. Promotion effects based on success patterns executed in a special game in which a jackpot lottery is won in a certain situation are different in at least a part of the effect mode. Therefore, even if the big win lottery is won in the high base state and the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, the promotion effect based on the success pattern is the same as when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins. can entertain. Furthermore, depending on whether the big win lottery is won when the number of small wins is 1 or whether the big win lottery is won when the number of small wins is 2, at least a part of the performance is performed in the special game in which the big win lottery is won. A promotion performance based on success patterns with different aspects can be enjoyed. Therefore, attention can be paid to the relationship between the counted number of small wins and the performance mode of the promotion performance based on the success pattern executed when the big win lottery is won, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(9) When the upper limit number of small wins is 3 times, in a situation where the number of small wins is 1, a promotion effect based on a success pattern executed in a special game for winning a big win lottery and a special for winning a small win lottery. The promotion performance based on the failure pattern executed in the game is executed in the same performance mode for a predetermined period from the start of the performance to at least the middle of the performance. Therefore, when winning either the big win lottery or the small win lottery when the number of small wins is one, within a predetermined period after the promotion performance based on the success pattern or the promotion performance based on the failure pattern is started. It is possible to predict whether the player wins the big win lottery or the small win lottery, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(10) During a part of the period during which the small winning game is awarded in the high base state, an promotion effect is executed to prompt the game ball to be launched so that the game ball flows down the right region Rf2. Therefore, during a part of the period during which the small winning game is awarded, it is possible to favorably prompt the player to launch the game ball so as to flow down the right region Rf2.

(11) In the promotion effect, when executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the first promotion information SJ1 is displayed on the effect display device EH, while the high When executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins in the base state, the second promotion information SJ2 is displayed on the effect display device EH. Therefore, depending on whether or not the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the information displayed on the performance display device EH in the promotion effect can be diversified. Then, from the information displayed on the effect display device EH in the promotion performance, it is grasped whether the number of small wins has reached the upper limit number of small wins or whether the number of small wins has not reached the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(12) When the power supply is interrupted during execution of the promotion effect and restarted based on the stored information, the power recovery promotion effect is executed. The promotion performance and the promotion performance at the time of power recovery are entirely different in performance modes. Therefore, when the power supply is interrupted during execution of the promotion effect and the power supply is restarted based on the stored information, the promotion effect at the time of power recovery is executed, and the small winning game is given. It is possible to make the player understand that the power supply was interrupted during the execution of the promotion performance in the period of the second period and the power supply was restarted.

(13) Execution of the promotion effect during the small win game even if the small win lottery is won when the counted number of small wins is either 1 or 2 in the high base state. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted during the period, the power recovery promotion performance having the same performance mode is executed. Therefore, even when winning the small prize lottery when the number of small prizes is one or two, it is easy to grasp that the power supply is interrupted during execution of the promotion performance. be able to.

(14) When the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during execution of the promotion effect, the promotion effect is terminated, and a passing effect indicating that the player has won is executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to preferably grasp that the game ball has passed through the specific area Sr during execution of the promotion effect and has won the role.

(15) In the pass effect, when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the first pass information TJ1 is displayed on the effect display device EH, while the high base state is executed. When executed during a small winning game in which the number of small winnings does not reach the upper limit number of small winnings in the base state, second pass information TJ2 is displayed on the effect display device EH. Therefore, depending on whether or not the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the information displayed on the performance display device EH in the passing performance can be diversified. Also from the information displayed on the effect display device EH in the passing effect, whether the number of small wins has reached the upper limit number of small wins or whether the number of small wins has not reached the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state is determined. It can be grasped, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(16) When the game ball does not pass through the specific region Sr during execution of the promotion effect, the non-passing effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to preferably grasp that the game ball did not pass through the specific area Sr during execution of the promotion effect.

(17) In the non-pass effect, when executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the first non-pass information LJ1 is displayed on the effect display device EH. , When executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the second non-passing information LJ2 is displayed on the effect display device EH. Therefore, depending on whether or not the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the information displayed on the performance display device EH in the non-passing effect can be diversified. Also from the information displayed on the performance display device EH in the non-pass performance, it is determined whether the number of small wins has reached the upper limit number of small wins or whether the number of small wins has not reached the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state. can be grasped, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(18) The first non-passing information LJ1 includes information suggesting that the base state has been controlled from the high base state to the low base state. The second non-passing information LJ2 includes information suggesting continued control to the high base state. Therefore, by executing the non-passing effect, the player can preferably grasp the base state to be controlled after the non-passing effect ends.

(19) During the execution of the SR2 effect (during the execution of the promotion effect), the small win information KJ that can specify the number of small wins won in the small win lottery without giving the big win game in the high base state is displayed as an effect. Displayed on device EH. Therefore, even during the execution of the SR2 performance, the player can grasp the number of small wins won in the small winning lottery without being given the big win game in the high base state, and during the execution of the SR2 performance. It is possible to predict whether or not the number of small wins will reach the upper limit from the information of the small win information KJ, and to improve the interest in the game.

(20) After the promotion performance ends, the small winning game is started, and the promoting performance is executed during the small winning game. At this time, the small winning information KJ is updated and displayed on the performance display device EH, and the small winning information KJ is continuously displayed even during execution of the promotion performance. Therefore, in the high base state, the number of small wins won in the small win lottery without the award of the big win game is updated by the start of the small win game, and the updated number of small wins is the promotion performance. It is possible to allow the player to preferably grasp this during execution.

(21) Even during execution of the non-passing effect, the small winning information KJ displayed during execution of the promotion effect is continuously displayed on the effect display device EH. Therefore, even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area Sr during execution of the promotion effect, during the high base state until the non-passing effect ends (until the ending time of the small winning game passes) To allow a player to grasp the number of small wins won in a small win lottery.

(22) When the game ball passes through the specific area Sr when the small winning game based on the symbol Zb is awarded, the big winning game (first accessory big winning game) based on the symbol Zb is awarded. Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area Sr when the small winning game based on the symbol Zd is awarded, the big winning game (second accessory big winning game) based on the symbol Zd is awarded. Therefore, it is possible to vary the type of the big winning game to be given after the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during the small winning game depending on the kind of the small winning game. Then, when a small winning game based on the pattern Zb is won, the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during the small winning game based on the pattern Zb, and it is expected that a big winning game based on the pattern Zb is given. can. When a small winning game based on the pattern Zd is won, the game ball passes through the specific area Sr during the small winning game based on the pattern Zd, and a big winning game based on the pattern Zd can be expected. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the relationship between the type of the winning small win and the type of the big winning game to be given, and to improve the interest in the game.

(23) When a big win game based on the symbol Zb is given in the high base state, the upper limit of the number of small wins satisfying the second control condition in the high base state controlled after the big win game is given. , one time is determined. Further, when a big win game based on the symbol Zd is given in the high base state, the upper limit number of small wins for which the second control condition is established in the high base state to be controlled after the big win game is given. , is determined twice. In other words, when a big win game based on the pattern Zb is awarded in the high base state, the high base that is controlled after the big win game is awarded is higher than when the big win game based on the pattern Zd is awarded in the high base state. In the state, the number of winnings in the small winning lottery can be made easy to reach the upper limit number of small winnings. Therefore, when the big winning game based on the symbol Zb is awarded in the high base state, the expectation that the next accessory big winning game is awarded is higher than when the big winning game based on the symbol Zd is awarded in the high base state. can be increased, and interest in the game can be improved.

(24) When a jackpot game based on the symbol Zb is awarded in the low base state, the upper limit of the number of small wins satisfying the second control condition in the high base state controlled after the jackpot game is awarded. , one time is determined. In addition, when a big win game based on the symbol Zd is provided in the low base state, the upper limit of the number of small wins satisfying the second control condition in the high base state controlled after the big win game is provided. , is determined twice. Therefore, when the base state when the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb is awarded and the base state when the jackpot game based on the symbol Zd is awarded are in the low base state, they are the same as in the case of the high base state. In addition, it can be expected that the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state controlled after the big win game is awarded. Further, even if the base state when the accessory big-hit game is awarded is the low-base state, when the big-hit game based on the symbol Zb is awarded, it is higher than when the big-hit game based on the symbol Zd is awarded. In a high-base state controlled after a big win game is given, the number of small wins can be easily reached to the upper limit number of small wins.

(25) When the jackpot lottery is won in the high base state and the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za is awarded, the second control condition is controlled after the jackpot game is given in the high base state. 1 is determined as the upper limit of the number of small hits that holds. Therefore, when winning the jackpot lottery in the high base state and awarding the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za, in the same manner as when the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb is awarded in the high base state, In the high base state controlled after the big winning game is awarded, the number of small winnings can be expected to reach the upper limit number of small winnings. Furthermore, when a big win game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za is awarded in the high base state, the control is performed after the big win game is awarded more than when the big win game based on the pattern Zd is awarded in the high base state. In the high base state, the number of small hits can be easily reached to the upper limit number of small hits. Therefore, when the big winning game based on the symbols ZA to ZF, Za is provided in the high base state, the next accessory big winning game is provided more than the case where the big winning game based on the pattern Zd is provided in the high base state. It is possible to make the player expect that the game will be played and improve the interest in the game.

(26) When a jackpot game based on the symbol Za is awarded in the low base state, the upper limit of the number of small wins satisfying the second control condition in the high base state controlled after the jackpot game is awarded. , one time is determined. Further, when a big win game based on the symbol ZB is provided in the low base state, the upper limit of the number of small wins that satisfies the second control condition in the high base state controlled after the big win game is provided. , is determined twice. Therefore, when the jackpot game based on the pattern Za is provided in the low base state, the jackpot game based on the pattern Za is provided in the high base state, in the same way as when the jackpot game based on the pattern Za is provided. In the high base state controlled after the big winning game is awarded, the number of small winnings can be expected to reach the upper limit number of small winnings. On the other hand, when the big win game based on the pattern ZB is awarded in the high base state, the jackpot game is awarded more than the case where the big win game based on the pattern ZB is awarded in the low base state. It becomes easy to cause the number of small hits to reach the upper limit number of small hits in the high base state controlled after that. Therefore, when the big win game based on the pattern ZB is given in the high base state, the next accessory big win game is played more than the case where the big win game based on the pattern ZB is given in the low base state. can be expected to be given, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(27) In the high base state, when the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is awarded and when the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc is awarded, in the high base state controlled after the jackpot game is awarded, The upper limit of the number of small hits for which the second control condition is established is the same number of times. On the other hand, when the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is awarded, the total upper limit execution count of the number of games satisfying the first control condition is larger than when the jackpot game based on the symbol Zc is awarded. Therefore, even if the upper limit number of small wins that satisfies the second control condition is the same, the high-base state controlled after the big win game based on the symbol Za is awarded, the big win based on the symbol Zc. The number of small wins can be made to reach the upper limit number of small wins more easily during the high base state than in the high base state controlled after the game is awarded. Therefore, when the big winning game based on the symbol Za is awarded in the high base state, the next accessory big winning game is awarded more than the case where the big winning game based on the symbol Zc is awarded in the high base state. Expectations can be made, and interest in the game can be improved.

(28) The total upper limit of the number of times the first control condition is satisfied in the high base state, which is controlled after the jackpot game based on the symbol Za is awarded in the high base state, is the jackpot based on the symbol Zb in the high base state. This is the same number of times as the total upper limit execution number of times of games in which the first control condition is established in the high base state that is controlled after the game is awarded. Further, the upper limit of the number of small wins satisfying the second control condition in the high base state controlled after the big win game based on the symbol Za is provided in the high base state is the number of big wins based on the symbol Zb in the high base state. It is the same number of times as the upper limit of the number of small hits that satisfies the second control condition in the high base state that is controlled after the game is awarded. Therefore, in the high base state, when the big win game based on the symbol Za is awarded and when the big win game based on the symbol Zb is awarded, in the high base state controlled after the big winning game is awarded, the next time It is possible to make the player expect that the jackpot game of the accessory is awarded in the same way, and to improve the interest in the game.

(29) The total upper limit execution number of games in which the first control condition is satisfied in the second high base state (1000 in this embodiment) is the number of games in which the first control condition is satisfied in the first high base state. It is larger than the maximum number of times (700 times in this embodiment) of the total upper limit number of times of execution. In addition, the upper limit number of small hits (in this embodiment, 1 time) of the number of small hits that satisfies the second control condition in the second high base state is the number of small hits that satisfies the second control condition in the first high base state. It is the same number of times as the minimum number of times (in this embodiment, once) of the upper limit number of small hits. That is, when controlled to the second high base state, the number of small hits can be made to reach the upper limit number of small hits more easily than when controlled to the first high base state. Therefore, when controlled to the second high base state, it is possible to expect that the next accessory jackpot game will be given more than when controlled to the first high base state, and interest in the game can be increased. can be improved.

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.

・In the present embodiment, if the low base state is reached at the time of winning, the number of big wins based on the symbols ZA to ZF is the same as the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state that is controlled after the end of the big win game, regardless of the type of the big win. may be defined.

・In the present embodiment, when the winning state is in the low base state, the jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZF is the same number of times as the total upper limit execution count in the high base state, which is controlled after the jackpot game ends, regardless of the type of jackpot. may be defined. For example, when the winning state is in the low-base state, the jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZF is determined to be 100 times as the total upper limit number of executions in the high-base state, which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, regardless of the type of the jackpot. may

- In the present embodiment, the first control condition as the end condition of the high base state is a condition that is satisfied when the number of executions of the second special game in the high base state reaches a predetermined total upper limit number of executions. There may be.

In the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the high base state, in addition to the first control condition and the second control condition, the number of executions of the first special game in the high base state reaches a predetermined upper limit. There may be a third control condition that is satisfied when the time is reached. In this case, it is preferable that the high base state is controlled to the low base state when any one of the first control condition, the second control condition, and the third control condition is satisfied.

・In the present embodiment, the game balls are executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start prize winning port 15 and the second start prize winning port 16. may be preferentially executed.

- In this embodiment, a small winning lottery may be performed in both the first special game and the second special game. In this case, the second control condition as the termination condition of the high base state is that, in the high base state, the number of times the small win lottery is won in the second special game reaches the upper limit of the number of small wins without giving the big win game. It should be established by

- In the present embodiment, when a small winning lottery is performed in both the first special game and the second special game, the second control condition for the high base state is that no big winning game is awarded in the high base state. It may be established when the total number of times the small winning lottery is won in the first special game and the second special game reaches the upper limit number of small winnings. At this time, it is preferable that the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game.

・In the present embodiment, when a small winning lottery is performed in both the first special game and the second special game, the small winning probability in the first special game is zero (0), for example, 1/65536. The probability may be close to .

In this embodiment, when a small winning lottery is performed in the first special game, when the small winning lottery is won in the first special game and the game ball passes through the specific area Sr in the small winning game, the accessory big winning game may be given.

In the present embodiment, when a small winning lottery is performed in the first special game, if the small winning lottery is won in the first special game, distribution control may not be performed during the small winning game. In other words, if the small winning lottery is won in the first special game, the game ball may not pass through the specific region Sr during the small winning game.

- In this embodiment, when the normal variable member 17 is in the open state, all the game balls passing through the position where the normal variable member 17 is disposed enter the second start winning opening 16. may be That is, in the right region Rf2, when the normal variable member 17 is in the open state, the game ball may not flow downstream from the position where the normal variable member 17 is arranged.

- In the present embodiment, for example, a plurality of large winning openings may be provided, and one of the plurality of large winning openings may include the specific area Sr. In addition, when there are a plurality of large winning openings, all the large winning openings may be disposed downstream of the normal variable member 17 in the direction in which the game ball flows down in the right region Rf2, or may be arranged in a plurality of large winning openings. Of the winning openings, a part of the large winning openings without the specific region Sr may be arranged upstream of the normal variable member 17 in the direction in which the game balls flow down.

In this embodiment, when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the special game in which the small win lottery is won, the low base state may be controlled at the timing when the special game in which the small win lottery is won starts. .

· In this embodiment, the start condition (specific condition) of the distribution control is that the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 during one small winning game is equal to The condition may be established by reaching a prescribed number smaller than the upper limit number of game balls that can enter the big winning hole 18 . According to this, even when a small winning game is provided, the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 18 reaches the specified number during one small winning game after the start of the small winning game. Before, it is possible to prevent game balls from passing through the specific area Sr. On the other hand, after the game balls entering the big winning opening 18 reach a prescribed number during one small winning game after the start of the small winning game, the game balls can pass through the specific area Sr. . Therefore, after a specified number of game balls enter the big winning hole 18 after the start of the small winning game, the game balls pass through the specific area Sr, and it is expected that the accessory big winning game will be awarded. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

・In the present embodiment, when the number of small wins counted in the high base state reaches the upper limit number of small wins, promotion effect is executed, but the number of small wins counted in the high base state is the upper limit number of small wins. If it does not reach, the promotion effect may not be executed. According to this, when the small win lottery is won in the high base state, the number of small wins in the special game in which the small win lottery is won is the upper limit small win depending on whether or not the promotion effect is executed during the execution of the special game. It is possible to grasp whether or not the number of times is reached. Furthermore, when the promotion performance is executed in the special game in which the small winning lottery is won, the player can expect to receive the role big winning game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

・In the present embodiment, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins in the high base state reaches the upper limit of the number of small wins, the promotion effect may or may not be executed. good. Also, when winning the jackpot (symbol win) lottery, there may be a case where the promotion performance is executed and a case where the promotion performance is not executed. When the promotion performance is not executed, in the SR2 performance, the performance symbols of all rows are not once stopped and displayed in the pattern combination where the performance symbols of all rows are the same even number performance symbols, and the performance symbols of all rows are the same odd number performance symbols. It is preferable to stop and display the performance symbols in a symbol combination that becomes the performance symbols.

・In this embodiment, when the small win lottery is won and the number of small wins in the high base state does not reach the upper limit of the number of small wins, the promotion effect may or may not be executed. good.

· In the present embodiment, the promotion effect may be executed during the entire period in which the small winning game is given in the high base state. That is, the promotion effect may be executed in at least a part of the period during which the small winning game is given in the high base state.

・In this embodiment, the promotion effect is executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, and when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state. It may be executed in the same performance mode as when it is executed during the small winning game. For example, the first promotion information SJ1 may be displayed on the performance display device EH in the promotion performance regardless of whether or not the number of small wins reaches the upper limit of the number of small wins in the high base state. . Further, the second promotion information SJ2 may be displayed on the performance display device EH in the promotion performance regardless of whether or not the number of small wins reaches the upper limit of the number of small wins in the high base state. .

・In the present embodiment, the passing performance is executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, and when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state. It may be executed in the same performance mode as when it is executed during the small winning game. For example, the first pass information TJ1 may be displayed on the effect display device EH in the pass effect regardless of whether or not the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state. . Further, the second pass information TJ2 may be displayed on the effect display device EH in the pass effect regardless of whether or not the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state. .

・In this embodiment, the non-pass effect is executed during a small win game in which the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, and when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state. It may be executed in the same performance mode as when executed during a small winning game that does not reach. Also, in this case, information displayed on the effect display device EH during execution of the non-pass effect should not include information suggesting the base state to be controlled after the end of the non-pass effect.

- In the present embodiment, the promotion effect and the promotion effect at the time of power recovery may be partially the same in the effect mode. In other words, at least a part of the effect mode may be different between the promotion effect and the power recovery time promotion effect.

In the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of small wins is 3 times, and when the number of small wins counted in the high base state is 1, and the small win lottery is won, a power recovery acceleration effect is executed. A part of performance mode may be different in the acceleration performance at the time of power recovery executed when winning the small winning lottery when the number of small winnings counted in the high base state is two. That is, when the upper limit number of small wins is 3 times and the number of small wins counted in the high base state is 1 and the small win lottery is won, promotion performance at the time of power recovery executed and high base. At least a part of the promotion performance at the time of power recovery executed when winning the small win lottery when the number of small wins counted in the state is two may be the same.

・In this embodiment, after the power supply is interrupted during execution of the promotion effect, when the power supply is resumed, the promotion effect at the time of power recovery is not executed, and is executed before the power supply is interrupted. The promotion effect may be restarted in a different effect mode. In this case, it is preferable that the sub-control board 50 has a backup function.

- In the present embodiment, the small winning information KJ that was displayed before the power supply was interrupted may be displayed on the effect display device EH during execution of the promotion effect at the time of power recovery. In this case, it is preferable that the sub-control board 50 has a backup function.

In the present embodiment, the production patterns EP01, EP11, EP21, EP31, and EP41 for the promotion production based on the success pattern are production patterns in which at least some of the production modes are different, but all of the production modes are the same production pattern. may be In other words, if the small win lottery is won in the high base state and the number of small wins reaches the maximum number of small wins, or if the big win lottery is won in the high base state, the small win lottery is won in the high base state. The promotion effect based on the success pattern may be executed in the same effect mode regardless of the number of times the player has performed.

In the present embodiment, the production patterns EP02, EP12, EP22, and EP32 of the promotion production based on the failure pattern are production patterns in which at least a part of the production mode is different, but all the production modes are the same production pattern. may In other words, if the small win lottery is won in the high base state and the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins, the number of times the small win lottery is won in the high base state is the same. A promotion effect based on the failure pattern may be executed in the effect mode.

・In the present embodiment, even if information capable of specifying the number of small wins until reaching the upper limit number of small wins (hereinafter referred to as remaining number of small wins information) is displayed on the effect display device EH during the high base state. good. For example, during the execution of the special game in the high base state, the information on the number of remaining small wins may be displayed on the effect display device EH. Further, in this case, the remaining small win number information may be displayed on the effect display device EH even during the execution of the SR2 effect, or the remaining small win number information may be displayed on the effect display device EH during the execution of the SR2 effect. You may choose not to do so. Further, for example, when the non-pass effect is executed during the small win game in which the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state, the remaining number of small wins information is displayed in addition to the second non-passing information LJ2. Alternatively, the second non-passing information LJ2 may include remaining small hit number information.

In this embodiment, during the big win game, even if information suggesting the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state to be controlled after the big win game is over (hereinafter referred to as suggestion information) is displayed on the effect display device EH. good. In this case, for example, the suggestion information may be displayed on the effect display device EH during execution of the round effect of the big win game, or the suggestion information may be displayed on the effect display device EH during the execution of the ending effect of the big win game. may

In the present embodiment, during the big win game, information that can specify the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state controlled before the big win game is given may be displayed on the effect display device EH. For example, during the execution of the round performance of the big win game, the performance display device EH may display information capable of specifying the upper limit number of small wins in the high base state controlled before the big win game is awarded.

- In the present embodiment, the distribution control information may include a plurality of patterns of distribution control information, and distribution control may be performed based on different distribution control information depending on the type of small hit. In this case, for example, the predetermined time for which the conditions for starting distribution control are established may differ depending on the type of small hit.

· In this embodiment, the distribution control information includes a plurality of patterns of distribution control information, and when a small win game is given, the number of small wins in the high base state reaches the upper limit number of small wins, Distribution control based on different distribution control information may be performed when the number of small hits in the high base state does not reach the upper limit number of small hits. In this case, when the number of small hits in the high base state reaches the upper limit number of small wins, the game ball passes through the specific region Sr more than when the number of small hits in the high base state does not reach the upper limit number of small wins. It is preferable that distribution control based on distribution control information that facilitates distribution is performed.

In the present embodiment, both the first high base state and the second high base state are adopted as the high base state, but only one of the first high base state and the second high base state is adopted. good too.

- In the present embodiment, the first control condition does not have to be set for the second high base state. It may be controlled from the high base state to the low base state. Similarly, the second control condition may not be set for the second high base state, and if controlled to the second high base state, the second high base state to the low base state.

In the present embodiment, the second high base state is a base state that is controlled when a special game is executed a special number of times without a big win after the end of the big win game and after the execution of the RWM clear. may In this case, "701" may be set as the initial value of the second game counter assigned to the main control RWM 44 when the RWM clear is executed.

・In the present embodiment, a big hit pattern combination is a pattern combination in which all rows of production symbols are the same production pattern. may be a pattern combination different from the effect patterns of the other rows. Also, the losing symbol combination is preferably a symbol combination different from the jackpot symbol combination and the losing symbol combination.

- In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are arranged and various functions are mounted. may Also, means for controlling the effect display device EH may be provided separately. Further, the substrates are not limited to two types as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 50 may be divided into a general control board that controls overall effects and a display control board that controls image display.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(a) In a gaming machine capable of awarding a winning game after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, a shooting means for shooting a game ball in accordance with a player's shooting operation, and a game ball entering the game ball. A possible first start ball entrance, a second start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start ball entrance, and the second start ball entrance An opening/closing member operable between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the mouth, a special ball entrance in which a game ball can enter, and an open state in which a game ball can enter the special ball entrance, A special opening/closing member operable in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special ball entrance, a special passage area through which the game ball entering the special ball entrance can pass, and a small winning lottery. a small win lottery means, a small win type determination means for determining the kind of a small win, a small win number counting means for counting the number of times the small win lottery is won, and a game state control means for controlling the game state. and, the gaming state control means includes, as the gaming states, a ball-entering rate improved state, and a game ball is more difficult to enter the second start ball-entering opening than the ball-entering rate improved state or the first 2 The game ball can be controlled to a non-entering rate improvement state in which the game ball cannot enter the start ball entrance, and the winning game is a game in which the special opening and closing member can operate in the open state, and the winning game includes a jackpot game and a jackpot game, the jackpot game includes a role jackpot game, the jackpot game is a game awarded when winning the jackpot lottery, The accessory jackpot game is a game that is awarded when the game ball passes through the special passing area when the small winning game is awarded, and the small winning number counting means is in the state of improving the ball entry rate. After being controlled, the number of small wins won in the small winning lottery without the giving of the big winning game is counted, and the conditions for ending the ball entry rate improved state include a specific end condition, and the specific end condition. is not established when the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means does not reach the upper limit number of times when the small win lottery is won in the state of improving the ball entry rate, and the ball is entered. When the small winning lottery is won in the rate improving state, the condition is satisfied when the number of small winnings counted by the small winning number counting means reaches the upper limit number of times, and the small winning lottery in the ball entering rate improving state In the case of winning the winning lottery, in the small win game awarded when the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means reaches the upper limit number of times, the number of small wins counting means It is easier for the game ball to pass through the special passage area than the small hit game given when the number of small hits counted by the above does not reach the upper limit number of times, and is determined by the small hit type determination means. There are a first small win and a second small win. The one-handle big-hit game is a game awarded when a game ball passes through the special passage area when the first small-hit game based on the first small-hit is awarded, and the second-handle big-hit. The gaming machine is characterized in that the game is awarded when a game ball passes through the special passage area when a second minor winning game based on the second minor winning is awarded.

EH... Effect display device EP01, EP02, EP11, EP12, EP21, EP22, EP31, EP32, EP41... Effect pattern FJ... Promoting information when power is restored HD... Firing handle HP01 to HP03, HP11, HP21, HP31, HP32, HP41, HP42... Fluctuation pattern HR... Display area KJ... Minor hit information LA... Decorative lamp LJ1... First non-passing information LJ2... Second non-passing information P1... First position P2... Second position Rf1... Left area Rf2... Right area SCG … Image SE1 … First special start sensor SE2 … Second special start sensor SE3 … Special winning sensor SE4 … Specific sensor SE5 … Normal start sensor SG1, SG2 … Promotion image SJ1 … First promotion information SJ2 … Second promotion information SL1 … Ordinary solenoid SL2...Special solenoid SL3...Specific solenoid SP...Speaker Sr...Specific area Ta01, Ta02...Variation pattern determination table TJ1...First pass information TJ2...Second pass information W...Center frame YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb ... Opening window ZA to ZF, Za to Zf... Symbol 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Frame body 11a... Installation frame 11b... Mounting frame 13a... First special symbol display part 13b... Second special symbol display part 13c... First special Reserved display section 13d Second special reserved display section 13e Normal symbol display section 13f Normal reserved display section 15 First start winning opening 16 Second starting winning opening 17 Normal variable member 18 Large winning opening 19 Special Variable member 20 Passage 20a Inflow passage 20b Specified passage 20c Non-specified passage 20d Branch portion 21 Specified variable member 25 Gate 26 Ordinary winning opening 27 Outlet 40 Main control board 41 Microprocessor 42 Main control CPU 43 Main control ROM 44 Main control RWM 45 Random number circuit 46 RWM clear switch 50 Sub control board 51 Sub control CPU 52 Sub control ROM 53 Sub control RWM 60 Power supply unit 60a Power switch

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In a gaming machine capable of awarding a winning game after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
a shooting means for shooting a game ball in response to a player's shooting operation;
A first start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter;
A second starting ball entrance into which a game ball can enter;
An opening/closing member operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start ball entrance and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start ball entrance;
A special ball entrance that allows game balls to enter,
a special opening/closing member operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the special ball entrance and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special ball entrance;
a special passage area through which a game ball that has entered the special ball entrance can pass;
a small winning lottery means for performing a small winning lottery;
a small win number counting means for counting the number of small wins won in the small win lottery;
production execution means for executing production;
A game state control means for controlling the game state,
The game state control means sets the game state as a ball entry rate improved state, a state in which a game ball is more difficult to enter into the second start ball entrance than the state in which the ball entry rate is improved, or the second start ball entrance. It is possible to control the non-entering rate improvement state in which the game ball cannot enter,
The winning game is a game in which the special opening/closing member can operate in the open state,
The winning game includes a big winning game and a small winning game,
The jackpot game includes a jackpot game,
The small winning game is a game that is given when the small winning lottery is won,
The accessory jackpot game is a game awarded when the game ball passes through the special passage area when the small winning game is awarded,
The small-hit number counting means counts the number of small-hit wins in the small-hit lottery without being provided with the big-hit game after being controlled to the state of improving the ball-entering rate,
The condition for ending the ball-entering rate improved state includes a specific condition for ending,
The specific end condition is not satisfied when the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means does not reach the upper limit number of times when the small win lottery is won in the improved ball entry rate state. a condition that is established when the number of small wins counted by the number-of-small-wins counting means reaches an upper limit number when the small-win lottery is won in the improved state of ball entry rate,
In the small win game awarded when the number of small wins counted by the number-of-small-wins counting means reaches an upper limit number when the small-win lottery is won in the improved ball-entry rate state, the small-wins are won. The game ball passes through the special passing area more easily than the small winning game awarded when the number of small winnings counted by the number counting means does not reach the upper limit number of times,
The effects executed in the symbol variation game when the small winning lottery is won in the ball entry rate improved state include a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect is a effect executed when the number of small hits reaches the upper limit number of times,
The second effect is a effect executed when the number of small hits does not reach the upper limit number of times,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the first effect and the second effect are different in at least part of the effect mode. The number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means includes a first number of times and a second number of times greater than the first number of times,
The first number of times and the second number of times are numbers less than the upper limit number of times of the number of small wins, and the first number of times, the second number of times, and the upper limit number of times of the number of small wins are defined as consecutive numbers. and
The second effect executed when the number of small hits reaches the first number and the second effect executed when the number of small wins reaches the second number are at least part of 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the presentation modes are different. Equipped with a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery,
The number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means includes a first number of times and a second number of times greater than the first number of times,
The first number of times and the second number of times are numbers less than the upper limit number of times of the number of small wins, and the first number of times, the second number of times, and the upper limit number of times of the number of small wins are defined as consecutive numbers. and
The effect executed in the symbol variation game when the jackpot lottery is won in the state of increasing the ball entry rate includes the first effect,
When the big win lottery is won in a situation where the number of small wins is the first number, the first effect is executed in the symbol variation game in which the big win lottery is won, and the number of small wins is the second number. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein when the jackpot lottery is won in a certain situation, the first effect executed in the symbol variation game in which the jackpot lottery is won has at least a part of a different effect mode. . Equipped with a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery,
The number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means includes a first number of times and a second number of times greater than the first number of times,
The first number of times and the second number of times are numbers less than the upper limit number of times of the number of small wins, and the first number of times, the second number of times, and the upper limit number of times of the number of small wins are defined as consecutive numbers. and
When the big win lottery is won in a situation where the number of small wins is the first number, the first effect executed in the symbol variation game in which the big win lottery is won, and the number of small wins is the first number. When the small winning lottery is won in a certain situation, the second performance executed in the symbol variation game in which the small winning lottery is won has the same performance mode for a predetermined period from the start of the performance to at least the middle of the performance. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is executed in In a gaming machine capable of awarding a winning game after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
a shooting means for shooting a game ball in response to a player's shooting operation;
A first start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter;
A second starting ball entrance into which a game ball can enter;
An opening/closing member operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start ball entrance and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start ball entrance;
A special ball entrance that allows game balls to enter,
a special opening/closing member operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the special ball entrance and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special ball entrance;
a special passage area through which a game ball that has entered the special ball entrance can pass;
a small winning lottery means for performing a small winning lottery;
a small win number counting means for counting the number of small wins won in the small win lottery;
production execution means for executing production;
A game state control means for controlling the game state,
The game state control means sets the game state as a ball entry rate improved state, a state in which a game ball is more difficult to enter into the second start ball entrance than the state in which the ball entry rate is improved, or the second start ball entrance. It is possible to control the non-entering rate improvement state in which the game ball cannot enter,
The winning game is a game in which the special opening/closing member can operate in the open state,
The winning game includes a big winning game and a small winning game,
The jackpot game includes a jackpot game,
The small winning game is a game that is given when the small winning lottery is won,
The accessory jackpot game is a game awarded when the game ball passes through the special passage area when the small winning game is awarded,
The small-hit number counting means counts the number of small-hit wins in the small-hit lottery without being provided with the big-hit game after being controlled to the state of improving the ball-entering rate,
The condition for ending the ball-entering rate improved state includes a specific condition for ending,
The specific end condition is not satisfied when the number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means does not reach the upper limit number of times when the small win lottery is won in the improved ball entry rate state. a condition that is established when the number of small wins counted by the number-of-small-wins counting means reaches an upper limit number when the small-win lottery is won in the improved state of ball entry rate,
In the small win game awarded when the number of small wins counted by the number-of-small-wins counting means reaches an upper limit number when the small-win lottery is won in the improved ball-entry rate state, the small-wins are won. The game ball passes through the special passing area more easily than the small winning game awarded when the number of small winnings counted by the number counting means does not reach the upper limit number of times,
The effect executed in the symbol variation game when the small winning lottery is won in the state of improving the ball entry rate includes a specific effect,
The effect executing means executes the specific effect when the number of small wins reaches the upper limit number of times, but does not execute the specific effect when the number of small wins does not reach the upper limit number of times. game machine. An information storage means capable of storing various kinds of information and capable of retaining at least part of the stored information even after the power supply is interrupted,
The effect executing means executes a special effect during at least a part of the period during which the small winning game is provided in the state of improving the ball-entering rate,
The effect executing means executes a special effect when the power supply is interrupted during execution of the special effect and the power supply is restarted based on the information stored in the information storage means,
6. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the special effect and the special effect differ in at least a part of the effect mode. The number of small wins counted by the number of small wins counting means includes a first number of times and a second number of times greater than the first number of times,
The first number of times and the second number of times are numbers less than the upper limit number of times of the number of small wins, and the first number of times, the second number of times, and the upper limit number of times of the number of small wins are defined as consecutive numbers. and
When the small win lottery is won when the number of small wins is the first number, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted during execution of the special performance. When power supply is restarted after being interrupted during the execution of the special performance in the special performance and when the small winning lottery is won when the number of small winnings is the second number of times. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein said special effects to be executed have at least part of the same effect mode.

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