JP2023067062A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having a new game using a two-type winning.SOLUTION: Regarding the frequency of generating a big winning game by a small winning game related to a first small winning, the big winning game can be generated in a first easy-winning state, and the big winning game is not generated in a second easy-winning state, or the frequency in the first easy-winning state is higher than the frequency in the second easy-winning state. Regarding the frequency of generating the big winning game by the small winning game related to a second small winning, the big winning game can be generated in the second easy-winning state, the big winning game is not generated in the first easy-winning state, or the frequency in the second easy-winning state is higher than the frequency in the first easy-winning state. The first easy-winning state can be shifted to the second easy-winning state via the big winning game. A non-easy-winning state is shifted to the second easy-winning state on the basis of a fact that a specific condition that can be satisfied not via the big winning game is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine.

Some game machines typified by a pachinko machine or the like are equipped with a so-called two-win game in which a big win game is triggered by the end of the small win game when a V prize is generated in the small win game. For example, Patent Document 1.

JP 2017-86528 A

A gaming machine equipped with such a so-called two-type winning system generates a big winning game compared to a gaming machine equipped with only a so-called one-type winning system, in which a big winning game is generated by winning a big win without going through a small winning game. However, there is still room for improvement from the standpoint of improving the enjoyment of games.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine having a new game using so-called two types of winning in which a big winning game is generated via a small winning game. be.

According to the present invention, it is possible to shoot a game ball, it is possible to execute the symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening or the second start opening, and the winning judgment is performed with the start of the symbol variation. Executed, when a small hit is derived by the above-mentioned success/failure determination, a small-hit game is started after the end of the pattern variation in which the success/failure determination is executed, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the above-mentioned small-hit game is a gaming machine for starting a big win game after the end of the small win game, comprising game state management means for managing a game state, wherein the game state management means compares the non-win easy state with the It is possible to set an easy winning state in which the game ball is easily entered into the second start port, and the easy winning state includes a first easy winning state and a second easy winning state, and the second start. The small wins that can be derived in the symbol variation related to the mouth include a first small win and a second small win, and the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the first small win. , the jackpot game can occur in the first easy-win state, but the jackpot game does not occur in the second easy-win state, or the frequency in the first easy-win state is the second easy-win state is higher than the frequency in the second easy winning state, and the frequency of causing the big winning game by the small winning game related to the second small winning, while the big winning game can be caused in the second easy winning state, the first easy winning state, or the frequency in the second easy-win state is higher than the frequency in the first easy-win state, and the first easy-win state goes through the jackpot game. A transition to the second easy winning state is realized, and the second winning state is changed from the non-easy winning state based on satisfaction of a specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized by transitioning to an easy state is provided.
In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to shoot the game ball, it is possible to execute the symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening or the second start opening, and the winning or not along with the start of the symbol variation Judgment is executed, and when a small hit is derived by the above-mentioned success/failure determination, a small-hit game is started after completion of the pattern variation in which the success/failure determination is executed, and the game ball passes through the specific area in the above-mentioned small-hit game. In this case, a gaming machine for starting a big win game after the end of the small win game, comprising game state management means for managing a game state, wherein the game state management means compares with the non-win easy state. It is possible to set an easy winning state in which the game ball to the second start port is easy to win, and the easy winning state includes a first easy winning state and a second easy winning state, and the second The small wins that can be derived in the symbol variation related to the starting port include a specific small win that causes the big win game without triggering the end of the easy-win state, and a fall small win that triggers the end of the easy-win state. and, with respect to the frequency of deriving the falling small win before the occurrence of the big win game related to the specific small win, the frequency in the second easy-win state is equal to the frequency in the first easy-win state. The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized by going through the big win game at a lower frequency than the big win game, and can be satisfied without going through the big win game. There is provided a gaming machine characterized by transitioning from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state based on the satisfaction of a specific condition.
In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to shoot the game ball, it is possible to execute the symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening or the second start opening, and the winning or not along with the start of the symbol variation Judgment is executed, and when a small hit is derived by the above-mentioned success/failure determination, a small-hit game is started after completion of the pattern variation in which the success/failure determination is executed, and the game ball passes through the specific area in the above-mentioned small-hit game. In this case, a gaming machine for starting a big win game after the end of the small win game, comprising game state management means for managing a game state, wherein the game state management means compares with the non-win easy state. It is possible to set an easy winning state in which the game ball to the second start port is easy to win, and the easy winning state includes a first easy winning state and a second easy winning state, and the second The small wins that can be won in the winning judgment in the symbol variation related to the starting port include a specific small win that causes the big win game without being a trigger for ending the easy winning state, and a trigger for ending the easy winning state. and with regard to the degree of advantage of the jackpot game caused by the said falling small hit, the degree of advantage in the second easy-to-win state is higher than the degree of advantage in the first easy-to-win state. The transition from the first easy winning state to the second easy winning state can be realized by going through the big win game, and the specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the big win game. There is provided a gaming machine characterized by transitioning from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state based on the fulfillment.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having a new game using a so-called double winning game in which a big winning game is generated via a small winning game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device arranged in area II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in area III shown in FIG. 1 and its surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine. Figure 8 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure propriety determination, and FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table for the stop design lottery which is carried out. FIG. 9(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation according to special figure 1 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and FIG. 9(b) is a special figure It is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of variation pattern derivation state PA. Figure 10 (a) is a state transition diagram showing an overview of the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, Figure 10 (b) is a diagram showing the relationship of the average variation time for each special figure variation pattern derivation state be. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when deriving a small hit. FIG. 12 is a flow of normal figure lottery state control processing in special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB. FIG. 13 is a table in which the prescribed number of times relating to the small hit symbol stop for each type of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is arranged. FIG. 14 is a flow of normal figure lottery state control processing at the end of the jackpot game according to the special figure 2 . FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state when the game is progressed according to the normal game method. FIG. 16 is a flow of V aim notification control processing. FIG. 17 is a flow of V acquisition notification control processing. FIGS. 18(a) to 18(c) are diagrams specifically showing the flow from V target notification to V acquisition notification, and FIG. (b) is a diagram showing the flow at the time of derivation of the falling small hit, and FIG. 18(c) is a diagram showing the flow at the time of derivation of the invalid small hit. FIG. 19(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table (modification) for the stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination relating to the special figure 2 is lost, and FIG. 19(b) Is a diagram showing a modification of the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state when the game is progressed according to the normal game method.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" refers to being advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, prize balls (game Medium) refers to being advantageous in terms of the amount of acquisition (not limited to the payout of game balls, but including the payout of medals).

<Features of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in this embodiment will be described.
In describing the features, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the description of the gaming machine 10 after this description also has the same usage in the parentheses. may describe the configuration.

A first invention according to the present invention is
A game ball can be shot, and a pattern variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port (first start port 57) or the second start port (second start port 59), and pattern variation is executed with the start of the success or failure determination, and when a small hit is derived by the above-mentioned success or failure determination, a small-hit game is started after the pattern variation in which the success or failure determination is executed is completed, and the game is played in the above-mentioned small-hit game A gaming machine that starts a big-hit game after the end of the small-hit game when the ball passes through a specific area (V winning area),
A game state management means (game state control means 155) for managing the game state is provided,
The game state management means can set an easy winning state (normal high probability) in which the game ball can easily enter the second start hole compared to a non-easy winning state (normal low probability),
The easy-to-win state includes the first easy-to-win state (general figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB3) and the second easy winning state (normal figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB4). , there is
The small hits that can be derived in the pattern variation related to the second start port include a first small win (a small win related to the symbol a) and a second small win (a small win related to the symbol b),
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the first small win, the big win game can occur in the first easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the second easy win state. or the frequency in the first easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the second easy winning state,
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the second small win, the big win game can occur in the second easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the first easy win state. or the frequency in the second easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the first easy winning state,
The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized through the jackpot game,
Based on the fact that the specific conditions that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game (the number of symbol variations executed after the latest jackpot game reaches 1000 times, the stop display of the symbol D) are satisfied. to transition from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state,
It is a gaming machine characterized by
Moreover, the second invention according to the present invention is
A game ball can be shot, and a pattern variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port (first start port 57) or the second start port (second start port 59), and pattern variation is executed with the start of the success or failure determination, and when a small hit is derived by the above-mentioned success or failure determination, a small-hit game is started after the pattern variation in which the success or failure determination is executed is completed, and the game is played in the above-mentioned small-hit game A gaming machine that starts a big-hit game after the end of the small-hit game when the ball passes through a specific area (V winning area),
A game state management means (game state control means 155) for managing the game state is provided,
The game state management means can set an easy winning state (normal high probability) in which the game ball can easily enter the second start hole compared to a non-easy winning state (normal low probability),
The easy-to-win state includes the first easy-to-win state (general figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB3) and the second easy winning state (normal figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB4). , there is
The small win that can be derived in the symbol variation related to the second start port includes a specific small win (effective small win) that causes the big win game without triggering the end of the easy win state, and the easy win state. There is a fall hit that triggers the end of
Regarding the frequency at which the falling small win is derived before the occurrence of the big win game relating to the specific small win, the frequency in the second easy-win state is lower than the frequency in the first easy-win state,
The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized through the jackpot game,
Based on the fact that the specific conditions that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game (the number of symbol variations executed after the latest jackpot game reaches 1000 times, the stop display of the symbol D) are satisfied. to transition from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state,
It is a gaming machine characterized by
Moreover, the third invention according to the present invention is
A game ball can be shot, and a pattern variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port (first start port 57) or the second start port (second start port 59), and pattern variation is executed with the start of the success or failure determination, and when a small hit is derived by the above-mentioned success or failure determination, a small-hit game is started after the pattern variation in which the success or failure determination is executed is completed, and the game is played in the above-mentioned small-hit game A gaming machine that starts a big-hit game after the end of the small-hit game when the ball passes through a specific area (V winning area),
A game state management means (game state control means 155) for managing the game state is provided,
The game state management means can set an easy winning state (normal high probability) in which the game ball can easily enter the second start hole compared to a non-easy winning state (normal low probability),
The easy-to-win state includes the first easy-to-win state (general figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB3) and the second easy winning state (normal figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB4). , there is
The above-mentioned small wins that can be won in the above-mentioned winning/failure determination in the symbol variation related to the second starting port include a specific small win (effective small win) that causes the big win game without triggering the end of the easy winning state. , There is a small hit that triggers the end of the above easy winning state,
With respect to the degree of advantage (number of rounds) of the big win game caused by the small fall prize, the degree of advantage in the second easy-win state is higher than the degree of advantage in the first easy-win state,
The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized through the jackpot game,
Based on the fact that the specific conditions that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game (the number of symbol variations executed after the latest jackpot game reaches 1000 times, the stop display of the symbol D) are satisfied. to transition from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state,
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the first to third inventions, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the type of main small win that causes a big win game is changed according to the type of the easy win state, and the game in the easy win state. Interest can be improved. Furthermore, by jumping up from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state without going through the big win game, it is possible to enhance the effect of improving the game interest related to the new game property.

In the first invention, the frequency of occurrence of the big-hit game in the above-described small-hit game refers to the frequency when the game is progressed by a normal game method (details will be described later).
Further, in the second aspect, the frequency at which the falling small win is derived before the occurrence of the big win game related to the specific small win mentioned above is the frequency in the case where the game is progressed according to the normal game method. point to
Further, regarding the relationship between the frequencies in the first invention and the second invention, it is sufficient that the relationship is secured in terms of phenomena, and any means for realizing the phenomena is acceptable.
In addition, in the second and third inventions, the phrase "generate the big win game (specific small win) without triggering the end of the easy winning state" means that the game progresses according to the normal game method. refers to the case where This is the same for the above-mentioned "triggered to end the easy winning state (falling small win)".

Further, in the first to third inventions, the transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized by going through the "jackpot game," ” does not deny the transition from the second easy winning state to the first easy winning state.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.
<Regarding the structure of the game machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.
1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device 90 arranged in the area II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a view showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10. FIG.
1 to 5 are merely necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. You may Also, the game machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted within the scope that does not hinder the effects of the present invention.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and shoots game balls onto a front area (hereinafter referred to as a "game area 50a") of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. Then, when a game ball enters a winning hole (for example, the big winning hole 55 or the like), a prize ball is obtained. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into a winning hole may be simply expressed as "winning (into a winning hole)".

The game machine 10 is configured to cover the front side of the game board 50 with a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, a middle frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the game board 50. and a front frame 20 that has been formed.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21 , and can be opened and closed to the front side of the outer frame 15 . The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is moved in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (to the right in this embodiment). turn) is possible.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported by a hinge mechanism 21 centering on the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17 . The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (insert the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turn the door key in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) is possible.
In addition, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 protects the game area 50a and the game board 50 as seen through.
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an upper ball tray 27 and a lower ball tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball tray 27 and the lower ball tray 29 are separated vertically and provided integrally with the front frame 20. .
In addition, the front frame 20 has an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball tray 29, and by turning the operation handle 31, game balls stored in the upper ball tray 27 are shot toward the game area 50a. It's like

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the middle frame 17 is provided with a middle frame door open sensor 76 for detecting whether the middle frame 17 is open or closed with respect to the outer frame 15. , and a front frame door open sensor 77 for detecting whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17 . In this embodiment, each of these open door sensors is ON in the open state and OFF in the closed state. However, these open door sensors may be configured to be OFF when the door is open and to be ON when the door is closed.
Thereby, the game machine 10 can detect both the opening/closing state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the opening/closing state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons to be operated by the player are arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27 . This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting return operation of the prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100 to be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button that can accept a player's operation for switching the effect that occurs during a game or for obtaining various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (up cursor button 38a, down cursor button 38b, left cursor button 38c, right cursor button 38d, middle cursor button 38e) for instructing up, down, left, and right operations, respectively. included. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting an operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit based on a change in the detection state of the sensor.
Further, on the side of the upper bulb tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 is provided which is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown).

Below the lower ball receiving tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 for discharging game balls stored in the lower ball receiving tray 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball extraction mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom opening and discharged.
Although illustration is omitted, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored ball to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operating it in the same manner as the ball removing mechanism 36. By operating both mechanisms 36, it is possible to eject the stored balls.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are provided on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. The upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed of light-transmitting covers, and frame lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are provided inside the covers, respectively. there is The speaker 33 and the frame lamp 35 can emit sounds or turn on or off in conjunction with effects, error notifications, and the like that occur during the game.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display section 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub-display section 82 arranged around the main display section 81 . The sub-display section 82 further includes an upper sub-display section 82a arranged above the main display section 81, a left sub-display section 82b arranged on the left side of the main display section 81, and a main display section 81. and a right sub-display portion 82c arranged on the right side of the .
Here, the main display section 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub-display section 82a, left sub-display section 82b, and right sub-display section 82c are movable liquid crystal displays operated by actuators such as motors (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81 can display the variable display of the symbol row performed in conjunction with the variable display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and various other effects. can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol rows (decorative symbols) displayed on the main display portion 81, the displayed decorative symbols form three symbol rows. The direction in which each symbol row is variably displayed in this embodiment is downward, but the direction is not particularly limited. For example, any of the upward direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction) may be used.
Here, the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display section 81. However, the pattern row extends from the back of the main display section 81 to the front or the opposite direction. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a technique (for example, the perspective method) that makes the player recognize that the display is changing.
In addition, the decorative patterns in this embodiment include "1 pattern" imitating the number "1", "2 patterns" imitating the number "2", "3 patterns" imitating the number "3", "4 patterns" imitating the number "4", "5 patterns" imitating the number "5", "6 patterns" imitating the number "6", "7 patterns" imitating the number "7" , "8 symbols" imitating the number "8", and "9 symbols" imitating the number "9", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following description, "1 pattern", "3 patterns", "5 patterns", "7 patterns", and "9 patterns" are collectively referred to as "odd number patterns", and "2 patterns" and "4 patterns". , “6 symbols” and “8 symbols” may be collectively referred to as “even number symbols”.

Each of the sub display units 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but also configured to be movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub-display portion 82a are on the upper side of the main display portion 81, the left sub-display portion 82b is on the left side of the main display portion 81, and the right sub-display portion 82c is on the main display. Each sub-display portion 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position where the entire display area of the sub-display portion 82 overlaps the display area of the main display portion 81. .

Further, liquid crystal display devices are employed for all of the effect display devices 80 (the main display section 81, the upper sub-display section 82a, the left sub-display section 82b, and the right sub-display section 82c) in this embodiment. Implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be employed as the effect display device 80 .

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display section 81 , and these LEDs constitute the display area of the pattern display device 90 . A special symbol and a normal symbol are displayed on the symbol display device 90 .
Also, the pattern display device 90 is arranged at a position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main display section 81, and the display area of the pattern display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display section 81. .
The arrangement and number of LEDs associated with the pattern display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. not to be

The special symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbols in this embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92 .
In addition, the special design may be abbreviated as "special design", the first special design as "special design 1", and the second special design as "special design 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 61). The normal design in this embodiment is displayed on the normal design display device 93 .
In addition, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "general figure", and the normal electric accessory may be referred to as "electric chew".

The symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp 96 in addition to the display devices described above.
The first special symbol reservation lamp 94 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 1 symbol variations, and the second special symbol reservation lamp 95 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 2 symbol variations. And, the normal design reservation lamp 96 can specify the number of design fluctuations of the normal design that is reserved, and both of the lighting modes of the two LEDs (in this embodiment, only right lighting = 1, left and right lighting = 2, blinking on the right side + constant lighting on the left side = 3, blinking on the left and right sides = 4) makes it possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following description, the symbol variation that stops and displays the special symbol after the special symbol is variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "symbol variation of the special symbol". In the description, the symbol variation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as "symbol variation of the normal symbol".
In addition, in the following description, the variation display of the symbol row (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81 is distinguished from the "variation of the symbol of the special symbol" and the "variation of the symbol of the normal symbol". It may be referred to as "symbol variation".
It should be noted that, in the following description, when simply referred to as "symbol variation", it means the symbol variation of special symbols unless otherwise specified.

On the front surface of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. 4, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (partially shown), windmills 52, and decorative members are arranged so that the launched game ball rolls. The game area 50a is defined so as to do.
In addition, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 are provided to guide game balls shot by rotating the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a. It is The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with reference to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a peg-shaped mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball.

The gaming machine 10 is capable of adjusting the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotational operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operating handle 31. Various obstacles are placed in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls on either X (so-called left-handed hitting) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed hitting) where the game ball hit harder rolls. are placed.

FIG. 4 shows the main winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67, but the illustrated winning opening is an example. , and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The big winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A large winning opening sensor 72 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the winning of the large winning opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72. In the embodiment, 15) prize balls are awarded.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the big prize opening 55 . The special electric accessory 65 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric role product 65 is part of a big hit game that is started due to the fact that a big hit is derived by a special figure success/failure determination described later, or a small hit is derived by a special figure success/failure determination. As a result, part of the small winning game started is opened, and the winning of the big winning opening 55 is allowed accordingly. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55. Therefore, it is advantageous for big win games and small wins in which the chances of winning prize balls are greatly increased. It can be said that it is a game state. Although details will be described later, the small winning game in this embodiment can cause a big winning game.
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric accessory 65 are alternately set, and one open state (sometimes referred to as "round game", the total number of round games that occur in one jackpot) (sometimes referred to as "number of rounds") ends based on the fact that a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls enter the big winning hole 55, and the special electric accessory 65 closes. state. Furthermore, one open state in the jackpot game is based on the elapse of a sufficient time (30s (seconds) in this embodiment) for a predetermined number of game balls to enter the big winning opening 55. end.
On the other hand, the small winning game ends when the special electric accessory 65 is opened for 1.8 seconds or when 10 game balls enter the big winning hole. Therefore, in the small winning game, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning opening as compared with the big winning game.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the central lower part of the game area 50a. A first starting hole sensor 70 is attached to the first starting hole 57, and the winning of the first starting hole 57 is determined based on the detection result of the first starting hole sensor 70, and is associated with the first starting hole 57. The determined number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded. In at least a part when the winning to the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A second starting hole sensor 71 is attached to the second starting hole 59, and the winning to the second starting hole 59 is determined by the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 71, and is associated with the second starting hole 59. The determined number (in this embodiment, 1) of prize balls are awarded.
In at least a part when the winning to the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59 . The normal electric accessory 61 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to enter a game ball in the second starting port 59 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball. transitions to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the normal electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per normal pattern that is performed by winning with the pattern variation of the normal pattern, and accordingly the winning to the second start port 59. is allowed. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it becomes easier to win the second starting port 59. Therefore, while suppressing the reduction of the game ball by the prize ball, the pattern fluctuation of the special figure 2 It can greatly increase the chances of being executed.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right central portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63 , and winning to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 74 . In at least a part of the case where winning to the gate 63 is determined, the pattern variation of the normal pattern will be performed.
As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the presence of the game nail 56a ensures that the game ball shot toward the second flow path Y passes through the gate 63 without fail.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A general winning slot sensor 73 is attached to the general winning slot 67, and the winning to the general winning slot 67 is determined by the detection result of the general winning slot sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning slot 67 ( In this embodiment, 4) prize balls are provided.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Each obstacle is arranged, but each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. . Also, a plurality of general prize winning openings 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that is hit into the game area 50a and does not enter the above-described winning holes falls into the out hole 69 or the like and is processed as an out ball.
In this embodiment, an out ball sensor 75 (not shown) is provided for detecting an out ball, which is a game ball entered into the winning hole, the out hole, or the like.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a game peg 56b is arranged upstream of the big winning opening 55 in the second flow path Y, and the second flow path Y is rolled by the game peg 56b. After that, the game ball rolls in either the third flow path Ya or the fourth flow path Yb.
In particular, the game ball that rolls toward the third flow path Ya can enter the big winning opening 55, but the normal electric accessory 61 located upstream of the big winning opening 55 in the third flow path Ya is in the open state, the game ball rolling in the third flow path Ya is picked up by the normal electric accessory 61, so that the game ball does not enter the big prize opening 55. . As a result, in the present embodiment, in a small hit game executed during a normal figure high probability, which will be described later, passage of the game ball to the V winning area is inhibited.
In addition, the game ball that has rolled in the fourth flow path Yb is treated as an out ball, and naturally the game ball does not enter the big winning hole 55 .

On the back of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. A second sub-control board case 309 storing a control board 300, a power control board case 509 storing a power control board 500, and a payout control board case 409 storing a payout control board 400 are attached. In addition to the rear surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub-control board case 309, an opening/closing cover 45 that covers part of the rear surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
A RAM clear switch 43 is provided on the main control board 100 .
Further, the substrate case and cover covering each substrate are made of a member having transparency, and the corresponding substrate can be visually recognized through each case and cover.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 and a backup power supply for generating normal power supply to electronic and electric parts such as the above-mentioned control board based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply facility of the game island. It is composed of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power failure detection circuit 503 that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply reaches a predetermined voltage drop).
Also, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). is supplied.
In addition, when the power failure detection circuit 503 detects the power failure, the power supply control board 500 outputs a power failure signal (NMI signal) to the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400 respectively. Send to
The backup power supply circuit 502 is charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit 503 is not provided on the power control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided.

A game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged on the back surface of the game board 50 above the opening/closing cover 45 . The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the balls put out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. is paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 27.

So far, the structure of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described, but these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented with another structure.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. Note that the control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration not shown in FIG.

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 102 that stores data such as control programs and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a temporary storage area and a buffer memory, and a peripheral board. , an I/O port 104 for inputting and outputting signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 for generating random numbers (hard random numbers) by operating in a system separate from the program processing by the CPU 101. are connected to each other via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by backup power generated in a backup power supply circuit, which will be described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, when the power is restored after a power failure (when the power is turned on), the data can be used to restore the game machine 10 to the state immediately before the power failure. Configured to back up your information. For example, in addition to data such as the stack pointer and each register held when the power failure occurred, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stop state or game possible state), the current normal drawing lottery state, etc. Information related to games is to be backed up. These pieces of information are cleared (initialized) by RAM clear processing. Therefore, after the RAM is cleared, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA (normal figure low probability to be described later) will be newly set. Furthermore, when the RAM clearing process is executed, the symbol row related to the decorative symbols is in a state in which the initial symbol combination (a combination different from the symbol combination that can be stopped by the symbol pre-reading effect described later) is stopped and displayed, and the power is turned on. When the RAM clearing process is not executed when the game is turned on, and when the pattern variation is not being executed at the time of power failure immediately before, the initial pattern combination is stopped and displayed. Further, this initial symbol combination is stopped and displayed only when the power is turned on, and is not stopped and displayed by execution of symbol variation.

In the present embodiment, at least, in addition to the area in which such game-related information is stored (sometimes referred to as the game-related area of the RAM 103), the complement of the checksum related to the game-related area of the RAM 103 and An area in which a backup flag is stored (sometimes referred to as a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is backed up. When power is restored, the gaming machine 10 is restored using various information stored in the backed-up game-related area of the RAM 103 and the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103 .
Note that the specific method of backup in this embodiment is not limited at all. For example, the area to be backed up in the RAM 103 may be implemented with a configuration that can hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided for a first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state and a second memory referred to when the game machine 10 operates. In that case, the gaming machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory when the power is cut off, and transfers the saved information from the first memory to the first memory when the power is restored. It is sufficient to recover to the second memory.

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first start sensor 70, a second start sensor 71, a large winning sensor 72, a general winning sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, a middle frame door open sensor 76, It is electrically connected to the front frame door open sensor 77 and the like, and is configured so that detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the I/O port 104 .

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp. 96 , is electrically connected to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66 , and configured to be able to control these via the I/O port 104 .
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation section 39 and the RAM clear switch 43, and is configured to detect the operation of the main operation section 39. FIG.

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line. They are communicably connected only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 .
Data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to transmit data. is configured to
Also, in this embodiment, a parallel transmission method is used for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be used.

The first sub-control board 200 is a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processing related to game effects based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as effect control programs and various lottery tables, and a temporary storage area. A RAM 203 functioning as a work area or buffer memory, and an I/O port 204 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices are provided. It is configured to execute the main control related to the game effect according to the control program stored in the.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to detect the operation of the operation section.

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 outputs an image control command for instructing an image to be displayed on the second sub-control board 300 to the voice control board 310 in the effect control processing based on the effect control command from the main control board 100. A voice control command for instructing a voice to be displayed, lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22, the sub display part 82, etc. Generate.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the audio control board 310 so as to enable two-way communication, and each control command (image control command, audio control command) is transmitted to the first sub-control board. While being transmitted from the control board 200 to the second sub control board 300 or the audio control board 310, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command was successfully received is sent to each control board (second It is transmitted from the sub control board 300 and the audio control board 310 to the first sub control board 200 .

The first sub-control board 200 is also electrically connected to the frame lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I/O port 204 . The lighting of the frame lamp 35 is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .
Furthermore, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 and transmits movable control data via the I/O port 204 . The movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 are configured so that their movements are controlled by the movable control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processing related to image effects based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores image control programs and various data, and a temporary storage area. and an I/O port 304 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to execute such main control.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data in accordance with the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, based on the control signal received from the CPU 301; A sound source IC for generating acoustic data in accordance with the content of the presentation based on a control signal received from the CPU 301 is mounted. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in the image ROM according to instructions from the CPU 301, and transmits image data generated by image processing to the main display unit 81 and the sub display unit 82. do. The VDP is also connected to a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read out from the image ROM.

The audio control board 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs various arithmetic processing related to audio effects based on audio control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 312 that stores audio control programs and audio data, and a work that serves as a temporary storage area. It has a RAM 313 that functions as an area and buffer memory, and an I/O port 314 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to perform various controls. Therefore, the audio control board 310 reads the audio data stored in the ROM 312 according to the audio control command received from the first sub-control board 200, synthesizes the read audio data, and produces the final audio data after synthesis. can be transmitted to the speaker 33 via an amplifier, and the speaker 33 can be caused to output sound.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, a ROM and a RAM (all not shown).
In addition, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and controls the payout unit 48 based on the payout control command from the main control board 100 to pay out game balls. is executed, and the ball feeding mechanism and the shooting mechanism are synchronously driven based on the operation amount of the operation handle 31 to control shooting of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 is based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, the normal power supply circuit for generating the normal power supply for the electronic parts and electrical parts such as the above-mentioned control board, and the backup power supply for generating the backup power supply. It is composed of a power supply circuit and a power failure detection circuit (both not shown) that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply falls to a predetermined voltage).
In addition, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). supplied.
In addition, the power supply control board 500 sends a power interruption signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 when the power interruption is detected by the power interruption detection circuit. Send.
The backup power supply circuit is charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit is not provided on the power control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 You may make it provide for each.

<Regarding the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have functional configurations not shown in FIG. 8 to 13 will be referred to as necessary when describing the functional configuration.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes an entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main reservation control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a normal figure lottery means 135, and a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery process execution means 175, and power It is provided with disconnection processing executing means 180, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described using FIG.

First, the main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing data read by the means provided on the main control board 100, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in corresponding storage areas. . In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 is transmitted by the command transmission means to the sub-command management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later. be done.

The winning-ball determining means 110 determines whether or not a game has been won in each winning hole based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole.

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers with different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and at the timing when it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning slot, the random number circuit 105 generates one or more random numbers corresponding to the winning slot. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generating means 115, when it is determined that the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 wins, generates a random number for special figure win/loss determination, a special figure stop symbol, which will be described later. Obtain a random number for the lottery and a random number for the special pattern variation pattern lottery. When it is determined that the gate 63 has won a prize, the main information storage means 160 stores the random numbers for determining whether the normal pattern is right or wrong, the random numbers for the normal pattern stop pattern lottery, and the random numbers for the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Store in the storage area.
The random number circuit 105 monitors whether or not the multiple types of random numbers that it updates are normally updated. Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that an update error has occurred in the random number circuit 105 .

The main suspension control means 120 performs control related to suspension of the symbol variation of the special figure and suspension of the symbol variation of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random number for the special figure right or wrong determination, the random number for the special figure stop pattern lottery, and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which were obtained as a result of winning the first start port 57, It is withheld (stored) as the operation suspension information of FIG.
More specifically, the main reservation control means 120 is added by 1 each time the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is reserved, and the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130 used) is decremented by 1 for each (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 suspension counter"), and the value of the special figure 1 suspension counter reaches the upper limit (4 in this embodiment, the The operation suspension information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 suspension counter of the main information storage means 160, and each time the operation suspension information is used, the used operation suspension information is cleared, and the remaining operation suspension Control is performed to move (shift) information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation counter which is 1 less than the current special figure 1 reservation counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 reservation counter.
In addition, the main reservation control means 120 performs the same control as the above-described control separately from the special figure 1 for the special figure 2 and the general figure, and the special figure 2 reservation counter is called the special figure 2 reservation counter.
Further, in the following description, "suspension of operation suspension information" may be expressed as "suspension of pattern variation" or simply "suspension".
In addition, when the main reservation control means 120 updates (adds or subtracts) the operation reservation information (reservation counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the effect control including the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter A command (pending command) is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, when both the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation holding information corresponding to the special figure 2 are reserved, the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 2 is preferentially The priority variation used is done. However, instead of this preferential variation, simultaneous variation that simultaneously uses the operation suspension information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation suspension information corresponding to the special figure 2 in that case may be adopted.

A pre-determination means 125 executes pre-determination for a look-ahead performance targeting the operation suspension information at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 125 reads each random number of the operation suspension information suspended this time, and pre-determines each of the special figure propriety determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Execute. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the results of these preliminary determinations are the same as the results of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
Since the pre-determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160) at least part of the timing of the predetermined pre-determination, following the pending command will be sent. Here, the predetermined pre-judgment timing refers to a timing that is not during the jackpot game, for example, there is a timing that the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, if the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is withheld during the normal figure high accuracy to be described later, since the prior determination is regulated, the transmission of the prior determination command corresponding to the prior determination Regulated. On the other hand, when the operation suspension information of the special figure 2 is suspended during the general pattern low probability described later, the prior determination may be restricted or the prior determination may not be restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure suitability determination means 131, a special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and a special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, and the special figure suitability determination means 131, the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and the special figure. The processing by each means is executed in order of the fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 . The special figure lottery means 130 reads the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied.
It should be noted that "the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied" is, for example, that the jackpot game is not in progress, neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is executing the pattern variation (special figure 1 or Including during the stop display of the symbol variation related to the special figure 2), all the conditions of the presence of operation pending information in at least one of the special figures 1 and 2 are satisfied.

Here, the lottery tables shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are used in the main control board 100 and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In the lottery using the lottery table, including those other than these lottery tables, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers according to a predetermined order (there is only one lottery value to be targeted). , the number of times of addition is one), and the result corresponding to the lottery value with carry (overflow) is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery tables, names are given to the lottery tables for convenience of explanation. Often these names do not specify the area where the data is stored. In the illustrated lottery table, if there are items described for convenience of explanation, or "-" or "0" as lottery values, these necessarily indicate data stored in each ROM. isn't it. A lottery value with "-" or "0" will not win the lottery. Furthermore, when the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be obtained in the range) is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%. you don't have to. Also, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery coincides with the random number range used in the lottery, the last addition of the lottery values always generates a carry, so that addition is not necessary. Well, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special figure validity determination means 131 reads the random number for the special figure validity determination for each pattern variation, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure validity determination to draw a lottery for either a small hit or a loss. Execute the special figure propriety determination determined by.
Figure 8 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special figure propriety determination, the lottery table is different between special figure 1 and special figure 2, the range of random numbers used in these determinations , 0 to 65535. Therefore, in the special figure propriety determination in special figure 1, a small hit is derived with a probability of 205/65536 (about 1/320), otherwise it becomes a loss. On the other hand, in the special figure propriety determination in special figure 2, a small hit is derived with a probability of 6553/65536 (about 1/10.0), otherwise it becomes a loss.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, since a big hit game can be generated via a small hit game caused by a small hit, special figure success determination according to special figure 1 and special figure success or failure It is configured so that a big hit is not derived in any of the determinations.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 1 is a small hit, the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery (in the present embodiment, the range of 0 to 999) and A lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery relating to the special figure 1 is used to determine the stop symbol of the special figure 1 by lottery.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8B, which is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for stopping symbol lottery used when a small hit is derived in the special figure propriety determination related to special figure 1, special When the small hit is derived in the special figure propriety determination according to FIG. determined as a design.
Here, when a big win game is caused by a small win game related to the small win of symbol A, the number of rounds of the big win game is 4, and after the end of the big win game, the normal pattern is high accuracy, which will be described later. It will be inaccurate without a doubt. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is caused by the jackpot game related to the jackpot of the symbol B, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 4, and after the jackpot game ends, the normal pattern is high probability, and the normal pattern is high. The maximum number of continuations with high accuracy is 1000 times. Therefore, it can be said that the small hit of the symbol B is a stopping symbol more advantageous than the symbol A in terms of whether or not the normal pattern is high probability.

Similarly, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 is a random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery (0 to 999 in this embodiment) when the result of the special figure success judgment related to the special figure 2 is a small hit. Range) and the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery related to the special figure 2 are used to determine the stop symbol of the special figure 2 by lottery. Although the details will be described later, any one of the symbols a to f is determined in the lottery of the stop symbols when the result of the special figure success/failure determination relating to the special figure 2 is a small hit.
In addition, the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132 determines the symbol C as a stop symbol when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 1 is lost, and determines the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2. When the result is a loss, the symbol g is determined as a stop symbol.

The special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 includes a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern, and the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of this special figure propriety determination. Based on this, select one special figure variation pattern lottery table for determining this special figure variation pattern, and use the selected special figure variation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure variation pattern lottery to select one special figure A figure variation pattern is determined, and variation time is determined based on the determined special figure variation pattern. Here, the variation time refers to the time from the start of the design variation related to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) to the end of the design variation.
In addition, although the details will be described later, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state in this embodiment includes the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, which is a general figure low probability, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation corresponding to the general figure high probability, which will be described later. It is roughly classified into state PB. In particular, the method of determining the special figure variation pattern described above is adopted in the special figure variation pattern 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern 2 is adopted. , In the pattern variation related to the other special figure in each special figure variation pattern derivation state, one special figure variation pattern that is predetermined according to the result of the special figure propriety determination is determined.

Figure 9 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation according to special figure 1 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the range of random numbers used in the lottery , 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 9(a), the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-C can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.
Specifically, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the probability of 900/1000 (about 1/1.11) With a special figure variation pattern HNP, a probability of 52/1000 (about 1/19.2) a special figure variation pattern HRP, a probability of 13/1000 (about 1/76.9) HSP1-A, 11/1000 (about 1/90.9) with a probability of HSP1-B, 9/1000 (about 1/111) with a probability of HSP2-A, 7/1000 (about 1/143) with a probability of HSP2-B, 5/1000 (1 / 200) HSP3-A with a probability of 3/1000 (about 1/333) HSP3-B is determined, in that case, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A ~ special figure variation pattern ASP-C never decided. In addition, although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 9(b), when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure variation pattern using the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of this symbol variation is further specified.
On the other hand, if the result of the special figure judgment is a small hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure with a probability of 90/1000 (about 1/11.1) Figure variation pattern ASP1-A, with a probability of 110/1000 (about 1/about 9.09) special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, 135/1000 (about 1/7.41) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP2- A, with a probability of 165/1000 (about 1/about 6.06) special figure variation pattern ASP2-B, with a probability of 180/1000 (about 1/5.56) special figure variation pattern ASP3-A, 220/1000 (About 1/4.56) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP3-B, 100/1000 (1/10) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined, in that case, special figure variation pattern HNP ~ special figure variation pattern HSP3-B is not determined.
Thus, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, 100/1000 (1/10) At a rate, any of the special figure variation pattern HRP ~ special figure variation pattern HSP3-B is determined, and at a rate of 900/1000 (about 1/1.11), the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. Furthermore, when the result of the special figure success judgment is a small hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation at a rate of 1000/1000 (1/1) Any one of pattern ASP1-A to special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined.
Here, in the description of the special figure variation pattern of the present embodiment, when the two special figure variation patterns are described with "~" in between, the special figure variation pattern lottery table for each special figure variation pattern derivation state According to the order described in the drawings, the description of the special figure variation pattern existing between the special figure variation pattern described before and the special figure variation pattern described later is omitted. Also, in the description of the special figure variation pattern of the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not there is a description of the corresponding variation time, if the name of the special figure variation pattern is different, the different special figure variation patterns are different (variation different times).

FIG. 9(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. There is, the range of the random number used in the lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 9(a)) is 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 9(b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA has a special figure variation pattern with a variation time of 3200 ms (milliseconds). HNP-A, special figure variation pattern HNP-B with a variation time of 5600ms, special figure variation pattern HNP-C with a variation time of 8000ms, and special figure variation pattern HNP-D with a variation time of 11200ms, in this order variation time is getting longer.
Specifically, when the special figure 1 pending counter=3 at the start of this symbol variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Similarly, if the special figure 1 pending counter = 2 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-A with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) is 850/1000 ( If the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B is determined with a probability of about 1/1.18), and the special figure 1 pending counter = 1 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, 50/1000 (1/20) Toku-zu variation pattern HNP-A with probability, Toku-zu variation pattern HNP-B with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67), Toku-zu variation with a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25) Pattern HNP-C is determined, if the special figure 1 pending counter = 0 at the start of this pattern variation, special figure variation pattern HNP-B with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), 100/ A special figure variation pattern HNP-C is determined with a probability of 1000 (1/10), and a special figure variation pattern HNP-D is determined with a probability of 850/1000 (about 1/1.18). In the following description, if the value of the special figure reservation counter to be referenced is 3, "Hold 3", if the value of the special figure reservation counter is 2, "Hold 2", When the value of the special figure reservation counter is 1, it may be referred to as "hold 1", and when the value of the special figure reservation counter is 0, it may be referred to as "hold 0".
Thus, when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern (variation time ) are different. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of this symbol variation, the easier it is to determine a long symbol variation (the larger the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of this symbol variation, the shorter variable time is easier to determine).
In addition, such a special figure variation pattern HNP (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "basic special figure variation pattern") also exists in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state, reference Different from the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the value of the special figure 2 pending counter is referenced.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, at the start of the symbol variation, the effect control command (variation start command ) and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

Like the special figure lottery means 130, the general pattern lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the pattern of the general pattern is not fluctuating. , Using the read random number, the general pattern suitability determination is performed to determine the suitability of the general pattern, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to the open state by the general pattern suitability determination. In the case, the normal pattern stop pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern stop pattern by lottery, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the judgment of the general figure lottery, the state of the general figure lottery state is high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "normal figure high probability") and the state of the general figure lottery state is low probability There is a case where it is abbreviated as "low probability"), and the drawing of the lottery table is omitted. While losing with a probability of 1/65536, it will be a hit with a probability of 1/65536, and the remaining probability of 65535/65536 will be a loss. It should be noted that in the general pattern low probability, it may not be per general pattern (65536/65536 will be lost).

In the normal stop symbol lottery, as in the special stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the normal stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols with different patterns of opening the normal electric accessories 61. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In addition, when it becomes a loss in the general pattern right or wrong determination, the stop pattern is uniformly determined in the same way as the special figure 1 and special figure 2.

Also, in the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, one normal figure fluctuation by lottery using the lottery table (not shown) for the general figure fluctuation pattern lottery from multiple types of normal figure fluctuation patterns. A pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that the probability that the normal map hit is derived is higher than the normal map low probability, and the degree of advantage is higher than the normal map low probability.

The winning game control means 140 determines the demonstration time related to the start demonstration and the demonstration time related to the end demonstration according to the determined symbol when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a small winning.
Furthermore, the winning game control means 140 starts a small winning game when the result of the special figure winning judgment is a small winning, and the V winning in which the game ball is provided in the big winning opening 55 in the small winning game When the area (not shown) is passed, the end of the small win game (more precisely, the end of the end demonstration of the small win game) triggers the start of the big win game corresponding to the small win. Therefore, in this embodiment, the small winning game functions as what causes the big winning game.
In addition, when the game ball does not pass through the V winning area in the small winning game, the big winning game is not started (occurred) after the end of the small winning game.

The symbol display control means 145 variably displays the special symbol 1 on the first special symbol display device 91 according to the variation time corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern of the determined special symbol 1, and stops the special symbol after the variation time has elapsed. A special figure 1 is stop-displayed with a stop pattern determined by a pattern lottery. Similarly, according to the variation time corresponding to the special figure variation pattern of the determined special figure 2, the special figure 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and after the variation time has elapsed, it is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with the stopped pattern.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed (At the timing when the value of the special game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (fluctuation stop command) for requesting fixed stop display of the decorative pattern is generated, and the command is transmitted to the main information storage means 160. Store in the command storage area.
Here, the final stop display of the decorative symbols means the final stop display of the decorative symbols in the symbol variation, and is different from the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols that may occur during the execution of the symbol variation. In the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols, for example, the stationary displayed decorative symbols are shaken up and down in small increments (so-called shaking fluctuation). Even when the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed such that the pattern does not fluctuate, the stopped display mode of the decorative pattern that is fixedly stopped and the stopped display mode of the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped, is different. Therefore, the player can recognize whether the decorative symbol stop display is a fixed stop display or a temporary stop display.

In addition, the symbol display control means 145 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variably display the normal symbol according to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol, and after the variation time elapses, the normal symbol by the normal symbol stop symbol lottery. The determined stop pattern is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a general pattern game timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the general pattern.

The electric auditors control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric auditors solenoid 66 to open the special electric auditors 65 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the special figure in the above-mentioned big win game or small winning game. .

In addition, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the normal figure win/loss lottery, it outputs a control signal to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 to move the normal electric accessory 61 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol. open up.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state and the normal figure lottery state. In particular, in this embodiment, the normal figure lottery state changes in conjunction with the above-described special figure variation pattern derivation state. Hereinafter, the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b). In addition, FIG. 10 (a) is a state transition diagram showing an outline of the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 10 (b) shows the relationship of the average fluctuation time for each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state It is a diagram.

As shown in FIG. 10 (a), in the special figure variation pattern derivation state, there is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PA as a special figure variation pattern derivation state that is low probability, and a special figure corresponding to the high probability general figure There is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB as a variation pattern derivation state, and any one of these special figure variation pattern derivation states is set except during the big hit game. Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB corresponding to the general figure high probability is, in principle, the general figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB is general figure high probability, but it can be partly general figure low probability. Point. On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, which is normal and low probability, means that the special figure fluctuation pattern is always low probability in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA.

Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA, the special figure is triggered by the end of the big hit game caused by the small hit related to the symbol B, more precisely, the small hit game related to the small hit of the symbol B. Transition from the variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. On the other hand, in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA, when the big hit game caused by the small winning game related to the symbol A ends, the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA is set continuously.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB in the present embodiment includes a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB3, and a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4. , In the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, when the transition condition determined according to the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is satisfied, a different type of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB or special The transition to the figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA is made, and the details of the transition conditions will be described later.

Furthermore, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, when the end condition determined according to the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is satisfied, the normal figure in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB The lottery status will change from normal map high probability to normal map low probability. In addition, this end condition is determined in order to change the frequency of occurrence of the big hit game by the pattern variation related to the special figure 2, and the details of the end condition will also be described later.
It should be noted that the game state control means 155, when the jackpot game is generated during the normal pattern high probability, the normal pattern lottery state at that point in time the normal pattern low probability.

Also, as shown in FIG. 10(b), the average variation time in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is shorter than the average variation time in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. This is due to the length of the variation time related to the basic special figure variation pattern that is most likely to be determined in each special figure variation pattern derivation state. Here, the average variation time is the appearance rate for each variation time related to the special figure variation pattern that can be selected in a certain special figure variation pattern derivation state (the probability that the result of the special figure propriety determination is derived Derived by multiplying the winning probability of the special figure variation pattern against, the probability that can occur in any design variation) refers to the sum of the variation time derived by multiplying. However, in this embodiment, if there is only one special figure variation pattern that can be selected in a certain special figure variation pattern derivation state, the variation time related to the special figure variation pattern is treated as the average variation time.

In addition, the game state control means 155 generates a production control command (game state designation command) including the state after the transition when the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state or the general figure lottery state occurs, and the command It is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

As described above, the main information storage means 160 is means for temporarily storing data read by each means, data derived by calculations and the like by each means, etc. in corresponding storage areas.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I/O port 104 and determines whether the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that an error state exists, an effect control command (error command) including information that can specify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

The main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command to the first sub control board 200 when the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In principle, each effect control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. FIG.

The power restoration process execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 and a playable state transition means 179 .

The return state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored, the state at the time of the power failure immediately before the power is restored, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 when the power is restored, and the state of the middle frame open when the power is restored. Based on the state of the door sensor 76, a return state setting process for setting the return state is executed. The return state set by this process includes a game stop state and a playable state (with or without RAM clear processing).
Specifically, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power restoration, the game stop state is set regardless of the state of the RAM clear switch 43 and the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 at the time of power restoration. Also, if there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (depressed state) when the power is restored, the RAM is cleared on the condition that the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON when the power is restored. Clear processing is executed and a playable state is set (when the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF at the time of power restoration, the RAM clear processing is not executed and a playable state is set), and the power is restored. If there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (not pressed) at the time of power recovery, the game ready state is set without executing the RAM clear processing.
Here, the game stop state means that the game cannot be progressed by not executing the processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each prize winning opening (the detection result of the sensor itself may not be seen). This is the return state.
On the other hand, the playable state is a return state in which the progress of the game becomes possible by executing a process according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole. In particular, when the RAM clearing process is not executed when the power is restored, the game is returned to the state where the game can be played immediately before the power failure. For example, if the jackpot game is being executed at the time of power interruption just before, the jackpot game that was being executed is returned, and if the pattern fluctuation is being executed at the time of power interruption just before, the pattern fluctuation that was being executed. return to

Whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is determined by a RAM abnormality check performed at the beginning of the recovery state setting process (specifically, whether or not a backup flag is stored in the backup information area of the target area ( whether or not the backup flag is ON), and if the backup flag is stored (when the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. A process of deriving the checksum of the complement of the data, and judging that the target area is normal if the calculation result is 0, and otherwise judging that the target area is abnormal. ) to the area of the RAM 103 related to the game.

The playable state transition means 179 executes playable state transition processing for shifting to the playable state when the playable state is set.
Specifically, in the playable state transition process, when the output of the security signal is ON, the process of turning OFF the output of the security signal and the initialization of the device are executed.
In addition, in the initial settings of the device, a launch permission command for permitting the launch of game balls is transmitted to the payout control board 400, a state is set in which entry of a game ball into each winning hole is enabled, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting of data for setting the data is executed.

The power-off processing executing means 180 executes power-off processing based on receiving a power-off signal from the power control board 500 .
Specifically, for the area related to the game in the RAM 103, a process of deriving the checksum of the area and storing the complement of the checksum in the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103; A process of turning ON a backup flag indicating that the power-off process has been executed (stores the backup flag in the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes sub-random number generation means 210, normal effect control means 220, sub-error control means 230, lamp control means 240, movable accessory control means 245, volume control means 250, brightness It comprises adjustment means 255, sub-information storage means 260, and sub-command management means 270, and these means are realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described using FIG. It is functionally represented.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means. Also, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270 . In the following description, the fact that the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 by the sub-command management means 270 is simply referred to as the effect control command. It may be expressed as reception.

The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate random numbers (software random numbers) updated by program processing by the CPU 201, and acquires the random numbers at the timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal performance control means 220 is executed.

The normal production control means 220 includes production mode control means 221, production route determination means 222, sub-suspension control means 223, prefetch production control means 224, production content determination means 225, decorative pattern control means 226, and jackpot production control means 227. Prepare.

The performance mode control means 221 controls the transition of the performance mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed by the main control board 100 when receiving the game state designation command.
Production mode in the present embodiment is roughly divided into normal and RUSH, normal to special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, RUSH corresponds to special figure variation pattern derivation state PB.

Effect route determination means 222, when receiving a pre-determination command, based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern), the effect corresponding to the currently reserved symbol variation Determine (set) the route. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the above-described special figure variation pattern HNP, the effect route determination means 222 does not determine the effect route when the pre-determination command is transmitted. At the start of the pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern included in the variation start command (for example, if the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern HNP-A to special figure variation pattern HNP-D) production based on determine the route.
Here, the production route is the production from the start to the end of the pattern variation, and defines the process of the production that notifies the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation, and is executed in the design variation. The content of the effect is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later.

The production route in the present embodiment is a loss production route that notifies that the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern variation is a loss (the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this symbol variation is not an effective small hit). And, it is roughly divided into a hit effect route that informs that the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern variation is an effective small hit. Further, the losing production route includes a non-developing losing production route in which the development production is not executed and a development losing production route in which the development production is executed. As will be described later, when a winning effect route is determined, an advanced effect is executed unless otherwise specified.
Here, the effective small hit means that the small winning game related to the small winning is executed with a normal low probability, so that the passage of the game ball to the V winning area is not hindered and the big winning game can occur. Point to hit. Although the details of the effective small hit will be described later, in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA (normal pattern low probability), both the small hit related to the symbol A and the small hit related to the symbol B correspond to an effective small hit. do.
In addition, the development effect is a effect that is executed after the decorative symbols are in the ready state (a state in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed except for one symbol row, and the remaining symbol rows are variably displayed). It refers to the effect of informing whether or not the result of the special figure right or wrong determination in the current pattern variation is an effective small hit at the end of the game. Therefore, in the development production corresponding to the development loss production route, a series of productions corresponding to the development production are executed, and at the end of the production, it is notified that the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern variation is not an effective small hit. be. On the other hand, in the development performance corresponding to the hit performance route, a series of performances corresponding to the development performance is executed, and at the end of the performance, it is notified that the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern variation is an effective small hit. .
Also, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, in one production mode, one production route that is different from each other corresponds to each of the determined special figure variation patterns. Therefore, in the following description, the production route for the special figure variation pattern may simply be represented by the special figure variation pattern. However, a plurality of production routes may correspond to one special figure variation pattern, and in this case, one production route is determined from a plurality of production routes corresponding to the determined special figure variation pattern. should be
Hereinafter, the contents of the production route corresponding to each special figure variation pattern determined in each production mode will be described.

Normally (special figure variation pattern derivation state PA), the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HNP-A to special figure variation pattern HNP-D and the special figure variation pattern HRP includes the above-mentioned non-development loss production route corresponds.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A to the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-D, the decorative pattern is not in the reach state and the decorative pattern is separated (all the pattern rows are stopped and displayed, each pattern row (the same decorative pattern is not stopped and displayed) corresponds to a performance route for notifying that the result of the special pattern propriety determination in this pattern change is a loss. Here, the same decorative pattern refers to a decorative pattern that imitates the same number, and parts other than the numbers that constitute the decorative pattern may be different. Similarly, different decorative designs refer to decorative designs imitating different numbers.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HRP, the decorative pattern is in a reach state without passing through a pseudo-variation, and after that, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose eye without executing the development production described later. A production route that notifies that the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss corresponds. Here, the pseudo-variation refers to the suspension of decorative patterns based on a certain rule during the period before the development production is started (for example, like "5 patterns - 6 patterns - 6 patterns", the pattern row in the middle and stop of the decorative design in which the same decorative design is stopped in the right design column. Therefore, it can be said that pseudo fluctuations occur only when the number of pseudo fluctuations is two. In other words, if the variation of the decorative symbols until forming the ready-to-win state is one time, it can be said that the pseudo variation does not occur, and in that case, it can also be said that one pseudo variation is executed. Although the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations in the present embodiment is three, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations is not limited to this, and any number of times of two or more may be employed.

The special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to special figure variation pattern HSP3-B correspond to the above-described development loss effect route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development route for informing that the game is lost is executed, and after the completion of the development performance, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. The types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, development production HEA corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, and development production HEB corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B. do.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, like the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development effect HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, like the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development effect HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B.

The above-mentioned hit production route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development effect to notify that it is a valid small win is executed, and after the end of the development effect, the decorative symbols are aligned (all symbol rows are stopped and displayed, and the same decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in each symbol row) ) corresponds to the production route that is stopped and displayed. The types of development production corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, development production HEA corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, and development production HEB corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B. do.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern fluctuation is an effective small hit. A developmental effect is executed to inform that it is, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development production HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern fluctuation is an effective small hit. A developmental effect is executed to inform that it is, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development effect HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B.
In the special figure variation pattern ASP-C, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo variation, and after that, there is a development production HEC that informs that the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern variation is an effective small hit. Corresponds to a production route that is executed and stops and displays the decorative symbols with matching symbols after the end of the development production.

Thus, in this embodiment, by associating the same development production, the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A to the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, the special figure A production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B for the production route corresponding to the fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, and a special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A for the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A The corresponding production route is the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B The production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B is the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A The effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A is associated with the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B with respect to the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B. As a result, the contents of the productions of the associated production routes match from the start to just before the end (the timing at which the result of the special figure propriety determination is indicated by the development production related to the production route). Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel the expectation of winning an effective small prize in the symbol variation in which the advanced performance HEA and the advanced performance HEB are executed. Further, the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern for determining the effect route for executing the advanced effect HEA and the advanced effect HEB can also be said to be a special figure variation pattern that expects an effective small hit. These are the same in other production modes to be described later.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern ASP-C does not have a corresponding development loss effect route. Therefore, when the development effect HEC is executed in the symbol variation, the player can be made to definitely recognize the effective small winning. Therefore, it can be said that the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is the production route that confirms the effective small winning winning, and the special figure variation pattern is the special figure variation pattern that confirms the effective small winning winning. I can say

Further, as shown in FIG. 9(a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, within the range where the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same, the special effect corresponding to the production route in which the development production HEA is executed The figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A) and the special figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B) corresponding to the effect route where the development effect HEB is executed are difficult to be determined in this order. Then, when the result of the special figure suitability determination is an effective small hit, the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production HEA is executed within the range where the number of pseudo variations Variation pattern ASP1-A), and the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B) corresponding to the effect route where the development effect HEB is executed are likely to be determined in this order. Then, as described above, the development effect HEC is executed only when an effective small prize is won.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning the effective small prize in the order of the development performance HEA, the development performance HEB, and the development performance HEC. In addition, the level of the expectation level of the effective small win winning related to such a development production is determined by the relationship between the development production HED, the development production HEE, and the development production HEF, and the development production HEG and the development production HEH, which will be described later. , and the development effect HEI.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, , Special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A), Special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A), The number of pseudo fluctuations is 3 times It becomes difficult to be determined in order of the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP3-A) corresponding to the route. Then, when the result of the special figure suitability determination is an effective small hit, the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A ), a special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route where the number of pseudo variations is 2 (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP2-A), a special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route where the number of pseudo variations is 3 times (For example, it becomes easier to determine in order of Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP3-A).
Therefore, as the number of times the pseudo variation is executed increases, the expectation of winning an effective small prize can be enhanced.

Also, as described above, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, special figure variation pattern HSP-C, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, and special figure variation In the pattern ASP-C, it becomes a reach state without passing through a pseudo-variation, and in the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A, the special figure variation pattern HSP2-B, the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A, and the special figure variation pattern ASP2-B, It becomes a reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, and special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, reach with three pseudo fluctuations state.
Therefore, the time to reach the reach state is the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and the reach state with three pseudo fluctuations. It becomes longer in order of special figure fluctuation pattern. However, in the pattern variation in which the special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined, the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, and Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP1-B) longer than reach state.

Sub-reservation control means 223, when receiving a reservation command (hereinafter simply referred to as the occurrence of a reservation winning prize), to the information of the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter included in the command Based on this, in the reserved display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81, the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved counter and the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved counter are displayed. Set data. It should be noted that the pending image is an image that is subject to a pending look-ahead effect that changes in various manners suggesting the degree of advantage, such as the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a jackpot game. It is displayed in both low and high probability.

The look-ahead effect control means 224 determines the contents of the look-ahead effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command when the pre-determination command is received.
For the purpose of improving the game interest, the look-ahead effect is, before the design variation of the look-ahead target is started, the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation of the look-ahead target, and the design variation of the look-ahead target. It is a production that suggests the content of the production.
In particular, the look-ahead effect in this embodiment includes a pattern look-ahead effect (details will be described later) that can be executed during normal pattern low probability and that uses a combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed.
It should be noted that the design variation of the look-ahead target, the main special figure (in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure 1, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure 2) in the design variation according to It refers to the design variation that is suspended in the state of Ho 1 to Ho 3, or the design variation that is suspended during the execution of the design variation related to the state of Ho 0 and the special figure.

The effect content determining means 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the current pattern variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determining means 222 when receiving the variation start command.
More specifically, the effect content determination means 225 uses the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route determined by the effect route determination means 222 to determine the effect contents (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the pattern variation. It will be determined by lottery, etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the contents of the performance related to (executed according to) the determined performance route, and to connect the performance in one symbol variation. Also, even if the same production route is determined, the production to be executed can be diversified. It should be noted that the timing of determining the content of the effect includes, for example, the start of pattern variation.

The decorative design control means 226, when receiving the fluctuation start command, based on the determined stop design of the special symbols, the final combination of decorative designs (determined stop display) (left design, middle design, right design).

The big-hit performance control means 227, when receiving a big-hit start command, determines the content of the big-hit game performance for notifying that the big-hit game is in progress based on the information or the like included in the command. The jackpot game effects include a start demonstration effect for notifying the start of the big win game, a round effect for notifying that the round game is in progress, and an end demo effect for notifying the end of the big win game. In addition, when the big hit production control means 227 receives the production control command related to the small winning game, similarly to the case of receiving the big winning start command, based on the information etc. included in the command, the small winning game The content of the small winning game presentation for notifying that the game is in progress is determined.

The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect in accordance with the content of the effect determined by the above-described means provided in the first sub-control board 200 . If the read effect data includes effect data related to an image, an image control command is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 . Further, when the read performance data includes performance data related to sound, a voice control command related to sound is generated based on the performance data, and the command is stored in a transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. - 特許庁
In particular, the normal effect control means 220, when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a playable state accompanied by the execution of the RAM clear processing, indicates that the RAM clear processing has become a playable state. When performance data for notification is read and the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a playable state without executing RAM clearing processing, the game becomes a playable state without executing RAM clearing processing. Effect data for notifying that is read.
Furthermore, when the return state at the time of power recovery is the game stop state, the normal performance control means 220 informs that the execution of the RAM clearing process is necessary in addition to the game stop state. Read out the production data for
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that the execution continues for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the start of execution, regardless of the performance device that executes the notification.

The sub-error control means 230 determines an error notification pattern when an error command is transmitted, and reads effect data for executing error notification according to the error notification pattern.
In addition, the error notification is executed with priority over the variation effect related to the pattern variation. Here, when the error notification is executed with priority, when the device related to the execution of the error notification and the device related to the execution of the variation effect are the same device, only the error notification is executed in the device ( The execution of the error notification restricts the execution of the variable effect), and the error notification is executed in the device in a manner that is easier to recognize than the variable effect.
Further, the sub-error control means 230 independently (independently of the main error control means 165) determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state, and executes error notification when it is determined to be in an error state. You may make it read performance data.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35. For example, the normal effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 is combined with the effect data corresponding to the lamps. If there is, the lamp control means 240 reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the lamp to be executed.

When the performance data read by the normal performance control means 220 includes performance data corresponding to a movable performance, the movable accessory control means 245 controls the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display from the ROM 202 based on the performance data. The movable control data for controlling the movement of the portion 82 is read, the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82, and the movement of the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82 is controlled.

As described above, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculations in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means to

The sub-command management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, and stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. When an image control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 , the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300 . Furthermore, when the storage area stores a voice control command or a volume adjustment command, the subcommand management means 270 transmits these commands to the voice control board 310 . In principle, these commands are transmitted according to the order in which they are stored in the transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by causing the normal electric accessory 61 in the open state to pick up the game ball flowing down to the big winning opening 55, V winning in the small winning game executed during the normal figure high accuracy It is configured to block the passage of game balls to the area.
In particular, in the present invention, in addition to such a configuration, by devising the end condition of the normal figure high probability in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, when a small hit is derived with the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 In addition, it controls whether or not a big hit game is generated in the small hit game related to the small hit, and the advantage in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB is varied. The details of this function will be described below.

<Regarding the special figure 2 stop pattern lottery when deriving a small hit>
First, with reference to FIG. 11, the details of the stop symbol lottery when a small hit is derived in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when deriving a small hit, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-999.

As shown in FIG. 11, when a small hit is derived in the special figure success/failure determination related to special figure 2, the symbol a has a probability of 140/1000 (about 1/7.14), 170/1000 (about 1 /5.88) with a probability of symbol b, 195/1000 (approximately 1/5.13) probability of symbol c, and 215/1000 (approximately 1/4.65) probability of symbol d. The pattern e is determined with a probability of 1000 (approximately 1/7.14), and the pattern f is determined with a probability of 140/1000 (approximately 1/7.14).

Thus, in the present embodiment, the probability that a small hit occurs in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 is a small hit according to the pattern a, a small hit according to the pattern b, a small hit according to the pattern c, and a small hit in the pattern d. It becomes higher in the order of small hits.
Furthermore, in the pattern variation according to the special figure 2, the probability that the small hit related to the pattern e occurs and the probability that the small hit related to the pattern f occurs are the same, and the probability is related to the pattern a It is the same as the probability of a small hit occurring.

Furthermore, in the small winning game related to the small winning in which the symbol a is determined, a big winning game (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a big winning game related to the symbol a, and the same applies to the symbols b to f) is generated. , the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 8, and this is the same for the jackpot games related to the symbol b and the symbol c.
On the other hand, the number of rounds of the jackpot game related to the symbol d and the symbol f is 10 for both. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the number of rounds, it can be said that the jackpot games associated with the symbols d and f are more advantageous than the jackpot games associated with the symbols a to c.
Further, the number of rounds of the jackpot game related to the symbol e is 2, and the number of rounds is smaller than the number of rounds of the big win game related to the symbols a to d and the symbol f.
In addition, the number of rounds shown in FIG. 11 is a value obtained by counting the small winning game as the first round.

<Regarding the control related to the general figure lottery state in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the details of the control relating to the normal figure lottery state in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flow of normal figure lottery state control processing during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the processing is performed for each stop of the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the game state Executed by the control means 155 . Moreover, FIG. 13 is the table|surface which arranged the prescribed|regulated number of times regarding the small-hit design stop for every kind of special figure fluctuation|variation pattern derivation|leading-out state PB.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the first step S202 of the normal figure lottery state control processing in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the number of executions of the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the current special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is 1000 times. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S210, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S204.
In step S204, it is determined whether or not the small hit pattern has stopped, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S206, and if the condition is not satisfied, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB medium The drawing lottery state control process ends.

In step S206, 1 is added to the number of small hit symbol stops.
Here, the number of times of stop of the small winning symbol is to count the number of times of stopping for each type of the stopped symbol related to the small winning. For example, when the symbol a is stopped and displayed in the current symbol variation, 1 is added to the small winning symbol stop count corresponding to the symbol a.
In step S208, it is determined whether or not any of the small hit symbol stop counts has reached the specified number of times, and if the conditions are satisfied, the process proceeds to step S210, and if the conditions are not satisfied During the figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, the normal figure lottery state control process is ended.

Here, the prescribed number of times of stopping the number of small hits (hereinafter simply referred to as the prescribed number) is defined for each type of stop design related to the small hit, and the combination of the prescribed number of times is a special figure fluctuation pattern It is determined for each type of derived state PB.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1, the prescribed number of times for the symbol a and the symbol e is 1 time , and the prescribed number of times for symbol b, symbol c, symbol d and symbol f is 1000 times.
When the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2, the specified number of times related to the symbol b and the symbol e is 1, and the symbol a, the symbol c, the symbol d, And the prescribed number of times for the symbol f is 1000 times.
When the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB3, the specified number of times related to the symbol c and the symbol e is 1, and the symbol a, the symbol b, the symbol d, And the prescribed number of times for the symbol f is 1000 times.
When the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4, the prescribed number of times for the symbol d and the symbol f is 1, and the symbol a, symbol b, symbol c, And the specified number of times for the symbol e is 1000 times.

In step S210, the general pattern lottery state is made general pattern low probability, and the normal pattern lottery state control processing in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB is ended. As a result, when a small winning game is generated after the stop display of the pattern variation this time, the normal pattern becomes low accuracy, and the passage of the game ball to the V winning area is not hindered in the small winning game, and the big winning game is played. can occur.
On the other hand, if the process related to step S210 is not executed, even if a small winning game is generated, the small winning game will be executed during the normal figure high probability, so the V winning area in the small winning game The passage of the game ball to the is obstructed, and the jackpot game is not generated.

Also, if the conditions related to step S202 are satisfied and step S210 is executed, it will transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA when the general pattern is low probability. .
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of stops of the small winning design does not reach the specified number of times in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB for the stop symbols related to the small winnings of which the specified number of times is 1000 times.

Thus, in this embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB in which the number of executions of symbol variation is 1000 times, the normal figure lottery state is low probability when the number of small hit symbol stops reaches the specified number. As a result, a big hit game can occur in the small hit game related to the opportunity. And, for example, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1, the specified number of times related to the symbol a is 1 time and the specified number of times related to the symbol b is 1000 times, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2, the symbol a The specified number of times is 1000 and the specified number of times for the symbol b is 1.
Therefore, for example, regarding the frequency of occurrence of a jackpot game by a small win game related to the symbol a, while the jackpot game may occur in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1, the jackpot game may occur in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2. not occur. Furthermore, regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the symbol b, the big win game can be caused in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2, but the big win game is not caused in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1. .
According to this, a new game property is provided in which the type of the main small hit (effective small hit described later) that causes the big hit game is different according to the type of the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB that is highly accurate in the general pattern. , It is possible to improve the amusement of the game in general map high accuracy.

In order to achieve the effect, the specified number of times related to the symbol b in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1 is set to a value of 2 or more and less than 1000 (for example, 500 times), so that the small hit game related to the symbol a Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the jackpot game, the frequency in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1 may be configured to be higher than the frequency in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2. Further, by setting the specified number of times related to the symbol a in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB2 to a value of 2 or more and smaller than 1000 (for example, 500 times), a big win game is generated by the small winning game related to the symbol b. Regarding the frequency, the frequency in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2 may be configured to be higher than the frequency in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1. Furthermore, it is good also as these combinations.

In addition, not limited to the method using the number of times of stopping the small winning pattern as in the present embodiment, for example, regardless of the type of the stop pattern of the derived small winning, the occurrence of the small winning game is triggered by the general pattern low. On the premise that it will be certain, the probability that the symbol a will be determined in the stop symbol lottery related to the special figure 2 at the time of deriving the small hit, the probability in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1 is set to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2. , and with regard to the probability that the symbol b is determined in the stop symbol lottery related to the special figure 2 at the time of deriving the small hit, the probability in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2 is set to the special figure variation pattern derivation state It may be higher than the probability in PB1.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the game state management means (game state control means 155) is compared with the non-win easy state (normal figure low probability), the number of game balls to the second start port (second start port 59) It is possible to set an easy-to-win state (normal figure high accuracy) that is easy to win, and the easy-to-win state includes the first easy-to-win state (normal figure high accuracy according to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB1) and the second winning There is an easy state (universal pattern high probability according to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2), and the small hit that can be derived in the pattern fluctuation related to the second start port is the first small hit (small hit related to the pattern a ) and a second small win (a small win related to the symbol b). Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the first small win, the big win game occurs in the first easy winning state. On the other hand, the big winning game does not occur in the second easy winning state, or the frequency in the first easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the second easy winning state, and the small winning game related to the second small winning Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the jackpot game, the jackpot game can occur in the second easy-win state, but the jackpot game does not occur in the first easy-win state, or the frequency in the second easy-win state is the first prize. In other words, it is higher than the frequency in the easy state.

In particular, it is possible to switch from the closed state to the open state where the winning of the game ball to the second start port (second start port 59) is allowed based on the passage of the game ball to the predetermined area (gate 63). An electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory 61) is provided, and in the winning easy state (normal high probability), the period in which the normal electric accessory is open is longer than the non-winning easy state (normal low probability). This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole, and the normal electric accessory is provided upstream of the specific area (V winning area) and guides the game ball to the second starting hole in the open state. As a result, the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the easy-win state is hindered, and the probability of a small hit being derived in the symbol variation related to the second start port is reduced to the first easy-win state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1 The probability that the first small hit (small hit according to the pattern a) is derived in the normal pattern high probability), and the second prize easy state (the normal pattern high probability related to the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2) The probability of deriving a small hit is the same, and the probability of deriving a second small win (small hit related to symbol b) in the first easy-win state and the second small win in the second easy-win state is the same as the derived probability, and in the first easy winning state, the first easy winning state ends when the pattern variation from which the first small win is first derived in the first easy winning state ends. Then, by entering a non-easy winning state, the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the small winning game related to the first small win is allowed, while at least the second small win is first in the first easy winning state By maintaining the first easy-to-win state even after the pattern variation from which is derived is completed, the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the small-hit game related to the second small-hit is hindered, and the second prize-winning In the easy state, the second easy-win state is maintained even after the pattern variation from which the first small win is derived at least in the second easy-win state ends, so that the small win related to the first small win is maintained. While the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the winning game is impeded, the second easy winning state ends with the end of the symbol variation that first led to the second small winning state in the second easy winning state. In other words, by entering the non-win easy state, the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the small hit game related to the second small win is permitted.
According to this, the lottery table used for the stop symbol lottery related to the special figure 2 at the time of deriving the small win can be shared between the first easy winning state and the second easy winning state.

Further, a small win count means (game state control means 155) for counting the number of times the small win is derived (the number of times the small win symbol is stopped) after the easy winning state is newly set is provided, and the small win count means The number of times of derivation of one small win (small win related to symbol a) and the number of times of derivation of second small win (small win related to symbol b) are individually counted, and the first winning easy state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1 ), the number of derivations of the first small hit counted in the first easy winning state is one, and the first easy winning state ends when the symbol variation ends A pattern that has entered the easy-to-win state (normal low probability) and the number of times of derivation of the second small win (small win related to symbol b) counted in the first easy-to-win state has not reached the specified number of times (1000 times) While the first easy winning state is maintained even after the change ends, the number of times the second small win is derived that has been counted in the first easy winning state has reached the specified number of times. It is configured so that the first easy winning state ends and it becomes a non-easy winning state, and in the second easy winning state (normal figure high accuracy related to special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2), the second easy winning state Even if the pattern variation in which the number of derivations of the first small win counted in the above has not reached the specified number of times, the first easy winning state is maintained, while the first counted in the second easy winning state Triggered by the end of the pattern variation where the number of times the small win is derived reaches the specified number, the second easy winning state ends and the state becomes a non-easy winning state, and the second small win counted in the second easy winning state The second easy winning state ends and the non-easy winning state ends at the end of the pattern variation when the number of times of derivation becomes 1, and the first easy winning state and the second easy winning state In either case, the easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state is entered when the number of pattern variations performed in the easy-win state reaches the maximum number (1000 times). The specified number of times in the first easy-win state is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times in the first easy-win state, and the specified number of times in the second easy-win state is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times in the second easy-win state. can be rephrased.
According to this, it is possible to generalize the control related to the termination condition of the normal-to-normal ratio between the first easy winning state and the second easy winning state.

Also, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, for example, the small hit associated with the symbol b in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2 is more advantageous than the small hit associated with the symbol a in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1.
According to this, it is possible to enhance the effect of improving the enjoyment of the game in the new game feature described above.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the second easy winning state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2), the advantage of the second small hit (small hit related to the symbol b), and the first easy winning state (special figure fluctuation pattern In other words, the degree of advantage relating to the first small hit (small hit related to the symbol a) in the lead-out state PB1) is different.

<About the control related to the normal drawing lottery state at the end of the jackpot game related to the special figure 2>
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the details of the control relating to the general pattern lottery state at the end of the big hit game generated in the small hit game according to the special figure 2 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flow of normal drawing lottery state control processing at the end of the jackpot game according to the special figure 2, and this processing is performed by the game state control means 155 at the end of the jackpot game generated in the small hit game according to the special figure 2. executed.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the first step S302 of the general pattern lottery state control process at the end of the big hit game related to the special figure 2, the big hit game ended this time is a small hit when the number of times of stopping the small winning pattern reaches the specified number of times. It is determined whether or not it is caused by a game, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S304, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S312.
In addition, when the above-mentioned conditions are not satisfied, a big hit game is caused by the game ball passing through the V winning area in the small hit game despite the small hit game in the middle of the normal pattern high probability. Or, when transitioning from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA (normal figure low probability), a small hit is derived in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2, and the small It refers to a case where a big hit game is generated in a small hit game related to a hit.

In step S304, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game ended this time is caused by the small win game related to the pattern e or the pattern f. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S306, If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S312.
In step S306, the general-purpose drawing lottery state is assumed to be general-purpose high probability.

In step S308, the next special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is set.
Here, the next special figure variation pattern derivation state PB means the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB3, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4. Refers to the type of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. For example, when the jackpot game ended this time is generated in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2 is set as the next special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. However, when the jackpot game ended this time is generated in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4 is set again as the next special figure variation pattern derivation state PB.

In step S310, according to the type of the newly set special figure variation pattern deriving state PB, a specified number of times related to the number of times of stopping the small winning symbol is set, and the normal figure lottery state control processing at the end of the big winning game according to the special figure 2 exit.
For example, when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2 is newly set, one time is set as the specified number of times related to the symbol b and the symbol e, and the symbol a, the symbol c, the symbol d, and the symbol f 1000 times is set as the specified number of times.

In step S312, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA is set, and the normal figure lottery state control process at the end of the jackpot game related to the special figure 2 is ended.
In addition, as described above, since the general pattern low probability is already set as the general pattern lottery state when the big hit game is started, the general pattern lottery state at this time becomes the general pattern low probability.

As described above, in the present embodiment, except for the small wins related to the symbol e and the small wins related to the symbol f, when the big winning game is generated in the small winning game related to the small winning of the stop symbol whose specified number of times is one. , after the end of the big hit game, the normal pattern is high. On the other hand, in the small winning game related to the small winning of the stop symbol whose prescribed number of times is 1000 times, when the big winning game is generated in the small winning game although the normal pattern is high probability during the small winning game. , when the big hit game is started, the probability of the normal pattern becomes low, and the probability of the normal pattern is maintained even after the end of the big hit game.
Therefore, for example, when a big hit game is generated by a small winning game related to the symbol a in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB1, or a big winning game is caused by a small winning game related to the symbol b in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB2. In this case, after the end of the big hit game, the normal pattern is high accuracy. On the other hand, in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB1, when a big hit game is caused by the small winning game even though the small winning game related to the symbol b is high probability, or the special figure variation pattern deriving state In PB2, when a big hit game is caused by the small winning game even though the small winning game related to the pattern a is high probability, the probability of the normal pattern becomes low at the start of the big winning game, The normal pattern low probability is maintained even after the end of the big hit game.
According to this, when an irregular jackpot game occurs due to fraud or the like, the degree of advantage obtained in that case can be lowered by the fact that the regular game is inaccurate after the end of the jackpot game. In particular, in the present embodiment, during the small winning game that has not reached the specified number of times, the normal pattern is high accuracy, so it is possible to suppress the number of prize balls obtained in the small winning game.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, a big hit game is generated by a small hit game related to the first small hit (small hit according to the symbol a) in the first winning easy state (normal pattern high probability related to the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB1) If it is done, after the end of the big hit game will be in the easy winning state (normal pattern high probability), and in the second easy winning state (normal pattern high probability according to the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2), the second small winning When a big win game is caused by a small win game related to (a small win related to the symbol b), the easy win state is entered after the end of the big win game, and the second small win derived in the first easy win state. in the small winning game, if the big winning game is caused by the passage of the game ball to the specific area (V winning area) despite the easy winning state, the first easy winning after the end of the small winning game The state ends and the non-easy winning state is entered, the non-easy winning state is entered even after the end of the big winning game, and the easy winning state is entered in the small winning game related to the first small winning derived in the second easy winning state. In spite of this, when a big win game is caused by the passage of the game ball to the specific area, the second easy win state ends after the end of the small win game, the state becomes a non-easy win state, and the big win game In other words, the non-win easy state is entered even after the game ends.

Also, as described above, in the present embodiment, the special figure 2 that has been reserved when transitioning from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA (general figure low probability) When a hit is derived and a big win game is generated in the small win game related to the small win, the normal pattern is low probability even after the big win game ends.
Therefore, for example, when a big hit game is caused by a small winning game related to the symbol a in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA, or a big winning game is caused by a small winning game related to the symbol b in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA In this case, even after the end of the big hit game, the probability of normal pattern is low.
According to this, by lowering the advantage obtained when the big hit game is caused by the small hit derived in the so-called remaining reservation, the probability of winning the small hit in the special figure success/failure determination according to the special figure 2 width can be given.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, in the small winning game related to the small winning derived in the non-winning easy state (ordinary figure low probability), the passing of the game ball to the specific area (V winning area) caused the big winning game In that case, regardless of whether the small hit is the first small win (small hit related to symbol a) or the small win is the second small win (small win related to symbol b), the big win game In other words, the non-win easy state is entered even after the game ends.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the small hit related to the symbol e and the small win related to the symbol f occur in the small winning game related to the small winning even if the specified number of times related to the stopped symbol is 1 time. After the end of the big hit game that is played, the normal pattern is low. Therefore, the small hit related to the symbol e or the symbol f whose prescribed number of times is once functions as a small win to end the general pattern high probability.
In the following description, a small hit related to the pattern e or the pattern f whose specified number of times is 1 will be referred to as a small fall hit, and the specified number of times is excluding the small hits related to the pattern e and the small hits related to the pattern f. A small hit related to one stop symbol may be referred to as an effective small hit. Further, a small hit related to a stop symbol whose specified number of times is not 1 (a stopped symbol whose specified number of times is 1000) may be referred to as an invalid small win.

Also, although omitted in the above description, in the present embodiment, a small hit (effective small hit or falling small hit) related to the stop symbol whose specified number of times is one is derived, and in the small hit game related to the small hit When the game ball does not pass through the V winning area and the jackpot game is not generated, the normal pattern low probability is maintained, and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB transitions to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. do.

<Regarding the transition of special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state>
As described above, in the present embodiment, after transitioning to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, a small hit (effective small The combination of a hit or a fall small hit) is different, and the type of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB transitions via the jackpot game related to the small win, or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB ends and transitions to PA. do. The details will be described again below with reference to FIG. 15 .
In addition, FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state when the game is progressed according to the normal game method. Here, the normal game method is to shoot a game ball toward the first flow path X in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and to the second flow path Y in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. refers to a game method that fires

As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, when a big hit game is generated by a small winning game related to the symbol B, the state transitions to a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1 after the end of the big win game.
In the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB1, when a big hit game is generated in a small winning game related to an effective small winning (a small winning according to the symbol a), the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB2 is entered after the big winning game is finished. Transition.
In the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB2, when a big hit game is generated in the small winning game related to the effective small winning (small winning according to the symbol b), the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB3 is entered after the big winning game is finished. Transition.
In the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB3, when a big hit game is generated in a small winning game related to an effective small winning (a small winning according to the symbol c), the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB4 is entered after the big winning game is finished. Transition.
In the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4, when a big win game is generated in a small win game related to an effective small win (a small win related to the symbol d), the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4 is also after the end of the big win game. continues.
Also, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1 to special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4), when a big hit game is generated in a small hit game related to a fall small hit, the big hit game After the end of the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.

Thus, in this embodiment, when the game proceeds according to the normal game method, after the transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1) , When the jackpot game related to the effective small hit is generated before the jackpot game related to the falling small hit is generated, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB (normal figure High accuracy) is maintained, and each time a big hit game related to an effective small hit is generated, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB3, and a special figure variation. The transition is made in the order of the pattern derivation state PB4. On the other hand, when a jackpot game related to a fall small hit is generated, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is terminated and transitions to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, transition from the first easy winning state (general figure high probability according to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2) to the second easy winning state (general figure high probability according to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB3) In other words, it is configured to be possible.
According to this, it is possible to enhance the effect of improving the game interest by a new game feature in which the type of the effective small hit that causes the big hit game is changed according to the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB that is highly accurate in the general pattern. can.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of a small hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 is a small hit according to the symbol a, a small hit according to the symbol b, a small hit according to the symbol c, a small hit according to the symbol d. It gets higher in order of success.
Therefore, the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB1, the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB2, the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB3, and the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB4 are used in this order, before the falling small hit is derived, the effective small hit is derived. The degree of expectation (so-called continuation rate) to be received increases.
Therefore, for example, the effective small hit in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB3 has a higher degree of advantage (high continuation rate) than the effective small hit in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2 Special figure variation pattern derivation state PB It realizes the transition to

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the advantage related to the second small hit (small hit according to the symbol c) in the second easy winning state (normal pattern high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB3) is the first easy winning It is higher than the degree of advantage related to the first small hit (small hit related to the pattern b) in the state (normal figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2), and the small related to the first small win in the first winning easy state In other words, when a big win game is caused by a winning game, the second easy winning state is set with the end of the big win game as a trigger.
According to this, it is possible to further enhance the effect of improving the enjoyment of the game by means of the new game features described above.
It should be noted that the difference in the degree of advantage associated with the small win is not limited to the continuation rate associated with the current easy winning state. For example, the difference in the continuation rate related to the winning easy state after the end of the big win game caused by the small win game related to the small win to be compared, and the round of the big win game caused by the small win game related to the small win to be compared The number may be different. This is the same for differences in the degrees of advantage associated with other small hits in the present embodiment.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, the easy winning state includes a third easy winning state (general figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB4), and a symbol related to the second start port (second start port 59). Small hits that can be derived in the variation include a third small win (a small win related to the symbol d), and the frequency of occurrence of a big win game by a small win game related to the first small win (a small win related to the symbol b). Regarding, the jackpot game does not occur in the third easy winning state, or the frequency in the third easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the first easy winning state (universal figure high probability related to special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2) is also low, and regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the second small win (small win related to the symbol c), the big win game is not caused in the third easy win state, or the third easy win state The frequency is lower than the frequency in the second easy-to-win state (ordinary figure high probability according to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB3), and the frequency that the big hit game is caused by the small hit game related to the third small hit About the frequency, While the jackpot game can occur in the third easy-win state, the jackpot game does not occur in the first easy-win state, or the frequency in the third easy-win state is higher than the frequency in the first easy-win state. , while the jackpot game can occur in the third easy-win state, the jackpot game does not occur in the second easy-win state, or the frequency in the third easy-win state is higher than the frequency in the second easy-win state high, the degree of advantage associated with the third small win in the third easy-win state is higher than the degree of advantage associated with the second small win in the second easy-win state, and the degree of advantage associated with the second small win in the second easy-win state In other words, when a big win game is generated by a game, the third easy winning state is set with the end of the big win game as a trigger.
According to this, in the new game property described above, the advantage of the effective small win can be increased step by step, and the effect of improving the game interest by the game property can be further enhanced.

In addition, the game state management means (game state control means 155) makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start port (second start port 59) than in the non-win easy state (general figure low probability). It is possible to set an easy state (normal figure high probability), and the easy winning state includes the first easy winning state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB1) and the second easy winning state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2). The small wins that can be derived in the pattern variation related to the second start port include a specific small win (effective small win) that causes a big win game without triggering the end of the easy win state, and an easy win state. There is a falling small win that triggers the end of , and regarding the frequency of deriving the falling small win before the occurrence of the jackpot game related to the specific small win, the frequency in the second easy winning state is the first easy winning In other words, it is lower than the frequency of interest in the state.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, the game state management means (game state control means 155) compares the game ball to the second start port (second start port 59) with the non-win easy state (normal figure low probability) It is possible to set an easy-to-win state (general figure high probability) that is easy to win, and the easy-to-win state includes the first easy-to-win state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB1) and the second easy-to-win state (special figure fluctuation There are a pattern derivation state PB2) and a third winning easy state (special figure variation pattern deriving state PB3), and a small hit that can be won in the winning judgment in the pattern variation related to the second start port is an easy winning state. There are specific small wins (effective small wins) that cause a big win game without triggering the end of the above, and falling small wins that trigger the end of the easy-to-win state. Regarding the frequency of deriving small hits, the frequency in the second easy-win state is lower than the frequency in the first easy-win state, and the frequency in the third easy-win state is less than the frequency in the second easy-win state. In other words, it is lower than the frequency.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game is progressed according to the normal game method, among the small hits that can be the effective small hits, the small hits other than the small hits corresponding to the current special figure variation pattern derivation state PB are selected. A big hit game is not generated in the small hit game concerned.
According to this,
Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, with respect to the above-described new game feature, the effect of improving the interest in the game can be further enhanced by increasing the advantage of the effective small win step by step.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, in the first easy-to-win state (general figure high accuracy according to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2), the big hit game is performed by the small hit game related to the second small hit (small hit according to the pattern c). No big hit game is caused by the small win game related to the third small win (small win related to the pattern d), and the second winning easy state (universal figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB3) Then, the small winning game related to the first small winning (the small winning related to the symbol b) does not cause the big winning game, and the small winning game related to the third small winning does not cause the big winning game, and the third winning easy state. In (ordinary figure high accuracy according to special figure variation pattern deriving state PB4), no big hit game is caused by the small winning game related to the first small win, and no big winning game is caused by the small winning game related to the second small win. , can be rephrased.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, regarding the probability of deriving a small hit in the pattern variation related to the second start port (second start port 59), the probability of deriving the second small win (small hit related to the symbol c) is , Higher than the probability that the first small hit (small hit according to the symbol b) is derived, the probability that the third small hit (small hit according to the symbol d) is derived is the probability that the second small win is derived In other words, it is higher than
According to this, the continuation rate can be increased step by step, and the effect of improving the game interest related to the above-described new game feature can be enhanced.

In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the number of rounds of the big-hit game that occurs in the small-hit game related to the symbol b and the number of rounds of the big-hit game that occurs in the small-hit game related to the symbol c are the same. be. Further, the number of rounds of the big win game occurring in the small winning game related to the symbol d is larger than the number of rounds of the big winning game occurring in the small winning game related to the symbol bc or the small winning game related to the symbol c.
According to this, it is possible to further enhance the sense of accomplishment of reaching the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4, and to further enhance the effect of improving the game interest related to the new game characteristics described above.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, regarding the number of rounds of the big win game caused by the small win, The number of rounds of the big win game caused by the small win game related to the small win (small win related to the symbol c) is the same, and is caused by the small win game related to the third small win (small win related to the symbol d) In other words, the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be played is greater than the number of rounds of the jackpot game caused by the jackpot game related to the first small win or the second small win.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the game state management means (game state control means 155) is compared with the non-win easy state (ordinary figure low probability), the number of game balls to the second start port (second start port 59) It is possible to set an easy-to-win state (general figure high probability) that is easy to win, and the easy-to-win state includes the first easy-to-win state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB1) and the second easy-to-win state (special figure fluctuation There is a pattern derivation state PB2), and in the small hit that can be derived in the pattern variation related to the second start port, a specific small win (effective small win) that causes a big win game without triggering the end of the easy-to-win state. and a falling small win that triggers the end of the easy-winning state. Regarding the advantage (number of rounds) of the big-hit game caused by the falling small win, the advantage in the second easy-winning state is the first prize. In other words, it is higher than the advantage in the easy state.

<About V aim notification and V acquisition notification>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18, the details of V aim notification and V acquisition notification in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 16 shows the flow of the V aim notification control process, and this process is executed by the normal effect control means 220 when the stop symbol relating to the small hit is stopped and displayed. FIG. 17 shows the flow of the V acquisition notification control process, and this process is executed by the normal effect control means 220 when the game ball passes through the V winning area.
Also, FIGS. 18(a) to 18(c) are diagrams specifically showing the flow from the V target notification to the V acquisition notification, and FIG. FIG. 18(b) is a diagram showing the flow at the time of derivation of the fall small hit, and FIG. 18(c) is a diagram showing the flow at the time of derivation of the invalid small hit.
In addition, the V aim notification is a notification that encourages the shooting of the game ball toward the V winning area in the small winning game, and the V acquisition notification indicates that the game ball has passed through the V winning area in the small winning game. It is notification.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the first step S402 of the V aim notification control process, it is determined whether or not the small hit of this time is an invalid small hit, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S404, If the condition is satisfied, the V aim notification control process is terminated.
In step S404, it is determined whether or not the current small hit is an effective small hit, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S406. If it is a small hit), the process proceeds to step S408.
In step S406, effect data for V aim notification related to the notification mode H1 is set, and the V aim notification control process is terminated. As a result, the V aim notification according to the notification mode H1 is executed.
In step S408, effect data for V aim notification related to the notification mode H2 is set, and the V aim notification control process is terminated. As a result, the V aim notification according to the notification mode H2 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the first step S502 of the V acquisition notification control process, it is determined whether or not the current small hit is an effective small hit. If the condition is not satisfied (if the current small win is a falling small win or an invalid small win), the process proceeds to step S506.
In step S504, effect data for V acquisition notification related to notification mode H3 is set, and the V acquisition notification control process is terminated. As a result, the V acquisition notification according to the notification mode H3 is executed.
In step S506, effect data for V acquisition notification related to notification mode H4 is set, and the V acquisition notification control process is terminated. As a result, the V acquisition notification according to the notification mode H4 is executed.

FIG. 18(a) shows the flow from the V aim notification (notification mode H1) to the V acquisition notification (notification mode H3) at the time of deriving the effective small hit.
As shown in FIG. 18(a), the V aim notification of the notification mode H1 which is executed when the stop symbol relating to the effective small hit is stopped and displayed (when the small winning game relating to the effective small hit is started) is executed. consists of the display of a notification image ng1 including the characters "Aim for V!" The notification is continuously executed until the game ball passes through the V winning area in the small winning game or until the small winning game ends.
In addition, the V acquisition notification of the notification mode H3, which is executed when the game ball passes through the V winning area in the small winning game related to the effective small winning, is performed in conjunction with "VGET" in the display area of the main display unit 81. It consists of the display of the notification image kg1 including characters and the sound output of the voice "V acquired" from the speaker 33. FIG.

FIG. 18(b) shows the flow from the V target notification (notification mode H2) to the V acquisition notification (notification mode H4) at the time of deriving a fall small hit.
As shown in FIG. 18(b), the V target notification of the notification mode H2 which is executed when the stop symbol relating to the falling small hit is stopped and displayed (when the small winning game relating to the falling small win starts) is executed. is composed of a display of a notification image ng2 including characters "Aim for V" in the display area of the main display section 81, and the notification image is an image smaller than the notification image ng1. Furthermore, the V aim notification of the notification mode H2 does not accompany sound output from the speaker 33 .
In addition, the V acquisition notification of the notification mode H4 that is executed when the game ball passes through the V winning area in the small hit game related to the falling small hit is "V acquisition" in the display area related to the main display unit 81. , which is smaller than the notification image kg1. Furthermore, the V acquisition notification of the notification mode H4 does not accompany sound output from the speaker 33 .

FIG. 18(c) shows the execution status of V target notification and V acquisition notification at the time of invalid small hit derivation.
As shown in FIG. 18(c), in this embodiment, even if the stop symbol relating to the invalid small win is stopped and displayed, the V target notification is not executed.
On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the V winning area in the small winning game related to the invalid small winning, the V acquisition notification of the notification mode H4 is executed with the passage of the game ball as a trigger.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when deriving an effective small win, the V target notification is executed after the stop symbol related to the effective small win is displayed in a stopped state. On the other hand, when deriving the invalid small win, the V target notification is not executed after the stop symbol relating to the invalid small win is displayed stopped.
Therefore, for example, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1, when a small hit related to the symbol a is derived, V aim notification is executed after the stop display of the symbol a, while a small hit related to the symbol b is derived. If it is, the V aim notification is not executed after the symbol b is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2, when the small hit related to the symbol a is derived, the V aim notification is not executed after the stop display of the symbol a, while when the small hit related to the symbol b is derived. , V aim notification is executed after the symbol b is stopped and displayed.
According to this, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the willingness to play at the time of derivation of the invalid small hit, which hinders the passage of the game ball to the V winning area. In addition, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of irregular jackpot games.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the notification control means (first sub-control board 200) prompts the launch of the game ball toward the specific area (V winning area) after the pattern variation from which the small hit is derived is specified. It is possible to execute notification (V aim notification), and in the first winning easy state (universal figure high probability related to special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB1), the first small hit (small hit related to symbol a) While the specific notification is executed after the derived symbol variation is completed, the specific notification is not performed after the symbol variation from which the second small hit (small hit related to the symbol b) is derived, and the second winning easy state ( In the general pattern high accuracy related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2, while the specific notification is not executed after the pattern fluctuation from which the first small hit is derived, it is specified after the pattern fluctuation from which the second small hit is derived. In other words, the notification is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the notification mode (report mode H1) related to the V target report at the time of deriving the effective small hit and the report mode (report mode H2) relating to the V target report at the time of deriving the falling small hit are different.
According to this, it is possible to make it easy to recognize whether or not the effective small hit is derived by the notification mode related to the V aim notification.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, a big hit game is generated by a small hit game related to the first small hit (small hit according to the symbol a) in the first winning easy state (normal pattern high probability related to the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB1) If it is done, after the end of the big hit game will be in the easy winning state (normal pattern high probability), and in the second easy winning state (normal pattern high probability according to the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2), the second small winning When a big-hit game is generated by a small-hit game related to (a small-hit game related to the symbol b), the easy-to-win state is entered after the end of the big-hit game, and the second start port (second start port 59) is entered. Minor hits that can be derived in the symbol variation include a small fall win (a small win related to the symbol e). When the pattern variation from which the win is derived ends, the easy winning state ends and the easy winning non-winning state ends, and the game ball moves to the specific area (V winning area) in the small winning game related to the fall small winning. is allowed to pass through, and if a jackpot game is caused by a small hit game related to a falling small hit in the easy win state, after the end of the jackpot game becomes a non-win easy state (normal pattern low probability), A notification mode (notification mode H1) of specific notification (V target notification) executed after the end of the pattern variation from which the first small hit or the second small hit is derived, and after the end of the pattern variation from which the falling small hit is derived In other words, the notification mode of the specific notification to be executed (the notification mode H2) is different.

Further, in the present embodiment, the notification mode (notification mode H3) relating to the V acquisition notification at the time of deriving the effective small hit and the notification mode (notification mode H4) relating to the V acquisition notification at the time of deriving the falling small hit are different.
Also by this, it can be made easy to recognize whether the effective small hit was derived|led-out by the alerting|reporting aspect which concerns on V acquisition alerting|reporting.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the V winning area in the small winning game related to the invalid small winning, the passage of the game ball triggers the V winning area in the small winning game related to the falling small winning. V acquisition notification in the same notification mode (report mode H4) as when the game ball passes through is executed.
According to this, even if the game ball passes through the V winning area in the small winning game related to the invalid small winning, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

<About the jump-up of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state>
In the above description, the types of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB in this embodiment are special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB2, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB3, special figure variation pattern derivation state In the order of PB4, it has been described that the transition in stages, jump up to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4 without going through the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB before the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4 in the order You may provide a flow to do.
Details of the modification having the jump-up will be described below with reference to FIG. 19 . In addition, FIG. 19(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table (modified example) for the stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2 is lost, and in the lottery The range of random numbers used is 0-999. Also, FIG. 19(b) is a diagram showing a modified example of the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state when the game is progressed according to the normal game method.

First, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2 is a loss, the symbol g was determined as the stop symbol, but in this modification, in that case FIG. 19 (a) A stop symbol is drawn by using the drawing table shown in .
Specifically, a new pattern h is provided, and if the result of the special pattern propriety determination related to the special pattern 2 is lost, the pattern g is determined with a probability of 999/1000 (about 1/1.001) However, the symbol h may be determined with a probability of 1/1000.
Then, in this modification, as shown in FIG. 19(b), when the symbol h is stopped and displayed in any of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1 to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB3, the current special figure variation The type of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is configured to transition from the pattern derivation state PB to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4.
However, when the symbol h is stopped and displayed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4 is maintained, and when the symbol h is stopped and displayed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA , The special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is maintained.

In addition, in this modification, when the number of symbol variations executed after the last big hit game reaches 1000 times, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is triggered by the end of the symbol variation of the 1000th rotation. From to transition to special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA transitions from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB without going through the jackpot game, the number of times of the symbol variation is included in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. The number of symbol variations performed is also included.
Furthermore, although illustration is omitted, in any of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB1 to special figure variation pattern derivation state PB3, when the number of symbol variations executed after the last big hit game reaches 1000 times In, it transitions from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4. On the other hand, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4, when the number of symbol variations executed since the latest big hit game reaches 1000 times, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4 is maintained.

In addition, as an opportunity for jumping up from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4, the above-mentioned opportunity (the number of symbol variations executed since the last big hit game is 1000 times not limited to For example, like the jump-up to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4 by the above-described symbol h, part of the case where the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is lost (For example, 1/3000), the symbol D is determined as a stop symbol, and the stop display of the symbol D may be used as an opportunity to jump up from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4.

In this way, a route for jumping up to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4 may be provided according to transition conditions that do not include a jackpot game, and according to this, the type of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB that is highly probable. It is possible to expand the game property in which the types of effective small hits are changed according to the number of times, and to further improve the amusement of the game in the general-to-uniform high-accuracy game.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, by going through the jackpot game, from the first easy winning state (normal figure high probability according to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB3) to the second easy winning state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB4 The transition to the normal pattern high probability) is configured to be realizable, and the specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game (the number of symbol fluctuations executed after the latest jackpot game is 1000 times It can be said that the non-win easy state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PA) transitions to the second easy win state based on the fact that the symbol D is satisfied.

Furthermore, by going through the jackpot game, from the first easy winning state (general figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB2) to the second easy winning state (general figure high probability related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB3 ), and transition from the second easy winning state to the third easy winning state (universal figure high probability related to special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB4) are configured to be realizable, without going through the jackpot game (display of symbol h, the number of symbol variations executed after the last big win game reaches 1000 times) is satisfied, from the first easy win state In other words, it transitions to the third winning easy state.

In addition, in this modified example, in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB4 in which the game is jumped up, the specified number of times for the symbol f may be set to 1000 until the big hit game is generated once.
According to this, in the jump-up special figure variation pattern deriving state PB4, it is possible to generate a big hit game related to at least one effective small hit.

<About other modifications>
Modifications and the like not described in the above description will be supplemented.
First, in the above description, in the small winning game related to the invalid small winning, the big winning game is not generated when the game is played in the normal game method, but the configuration for ensuring the event will be supplemented.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time related to the normal pattern fluctuation during the normal pattern high probability is shortened as much as possible (specifically, 100 ms), and the normal pattern stop time at the end of the normal pattern fluctuation is also minimized. It is short (specifically, 4 ms). Furthermore, the time from when the normal electric accessory 61 changes from the open state to the closed state until the next normal figure fluctuation is started is made as short as possible (specifically, 8 ms). As a result, the maximum time from the passage of the game ball through the gate 63 to the opening of the normal electric accessory due to the passage of the game ball is 112 ms. In the game area 50a, each winning opening is set so that the longest time is longer than the shortest time from when the game ball passes through the gate 63 to when the game ball reaches the position of the normal electric accessory 61. and structures such as game nails are arranged.
In addition, in the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55, an electric accessory for controlling the passage of the game ball to the V winning area is provided, and when the electric accessory is in the open state While the game ball can pass through the V winning area, the game ball cannot pass through the V winning area when the electric accessory is in the closed state. Then, in this embodiment, when four game balls are detected by the big winning hole sensor 72 in one small winning game, the electric accessory is controlled to be in an open state.

In addition, in the special figure success/failure determination in the present embodiment, the big hit is not derived, all the big hit games are generated via the small hit game, the so-called two-type machine, but not limited to this, that is, It may be a so-called one-two type mixing machine that can also derive a big hit in the special figure success/failure determination. It is preferable to handle it in the same way as a jackpot game related to winning.

In addition, the probability, the ratio, the degree of frequency, and the number of times in the present embodiment may be 0 for the smaller value, or the maximum value for the larger value, as long as each relationship is secured. may be In particular, with respect to the above-described ratios and frequency levels, as long as phenomena are ensured, control for realizing the levels of each ratio does not matter.
Also, each lottery value in the lottery table illustrated in this embodiment is an example, and as long as the magnitude relationship between the lottery tables is maintained, each lottery value may adopt any value within the range.

In the above description, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power restoration is referred to determine the state of restoration at the time of power restoration. You may make it refer to whether it exceeds time (for example, 3s). By doing so, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing.

In the above description, the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 (the open/closed state of the middle frame 17) was referred to in determining the restoration state at the time of power restoration. may be set. In this case, the restoration state at the time of power recovery may be uniformly set according to the case where the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state).

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, etc. as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and a right or wrong determination is executed with the start of the symbol change, and the right or wrong determination When the small hit is derived by, the small hit game is started after the end of the pattern variation in which the hit/fail judgment is executed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the small hit A gaming machine for starting a jackpot game after the end of the game,
A game state management means for managing the game state,
The gaming state management means is capable of setting an easy winning state in which winning of the game ball to the second starting port is easier than the non-easy winning state,
The easy winning state includes a first easy winning state and a second easy winning state,
The small hits that can be derived in the pattern variation related to the second start port include a first small hit and a second small hit,
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the first small win, the big win game can occur in the first easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the second easy win state. or the frequency in the first easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the second easy winning state,
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the second small win, the big win game can occur in the second easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the first easy win state. or the frequency in the second easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the first easy winning state,
The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized by going through the jackpot game,
Transitioning from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state based on the satisfaction of a specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(2)
A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and a right or wrong determination is executed with the start of the symbol change, and the right or wrong determination When the small hit is derived by, the small hit game is started after the end of the pattern variation in which the hit/fail judgment is executed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the small hit A gaming machine for starting a jackpot game after the end of the game,
Equipped with game state management means for managing the game state,
The gaming state management means is capable of setting an easy winning state in which winning of the game ball to the second starting port is easier than the non-easy winning state,
The easy winning state includes a first easy winning state and a second easy winning state,
The small wins that can be derived in the pattern variation related to the second starting port include a specific small win that causes the big win game without being a trigger for ending the easy winning state, and a trigger for ending the easy winning state. There is a fall jackpot,
Regarding the frequency at which the falling small win is derived before the big win game relating to the specific small win is generated, the frequency in the second easy-win state is lower than the frequency in the first easy-win state,
The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized by going through the jackpot game,
Transitioning from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state based on the satisfaction of a specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(3)
A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and a right or wrong determination is executed with the start of the symbol change, and the right or wrong determination When the small hit is derived by, the small hit game is started after the end of the pattern variation in which the hit/fail judgment is executed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the small hit A gaming machine for starting a jackpot game after the end of the game,
Equipped with game state management means for managing the game state,
The gaming state management means is capable of setting an easy winning state in which winning of the game ball to the second starting port is easier than the non-easy winning state,
The easy winning state includes a first easy winning state and a second easy winning state,
The small win that can be won in the winning judgment in the symbol variation related to the second starting port includes a specific small win that causes the big win game without triggering the end of the easy win state, and the easy win state. There is a fall hit that triggers the end of
With regard to the degree of advantage of the big win game caused by the falling small win, the degree of advantage in the second easy-to-win state is higher than the degree of advantage in the first easy-to-win state,
The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized by going through the jackpot game,
Transitioning from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state based on the satisfaction of a specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(4)
The gaming machine according to (2) or (3) above,
The specific small win includes a first small win and a second small win,
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the first small win, the big win game can occur in the first easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the second easy win state. or the frequency in the first easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the second easy winning state,
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the second small win, the big win game can occur in the second easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the first easy win state. not, or the frequency in the second easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the first easy winning state,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(5)
The gaming machine according to (1) or (4) above,
The advantage of the second small win in the second easy-win state and the advantage of the first small-win in the first easy-win state are different,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(6)
The gaming machine according to (1), (4) or (5) above,
a normal electric accessory capable of switching from a closed state to an open state in which winning of a game ball to the second starting port is permitted based on passage of a game ball into a predetermined area;
In the easy winning state, the period in which the normal electric accessory is in the open state is longer than in the non-easy winning state, thereby making it easier for the game ball to enter the second start port,
The ordinary electric accessory is provided on the upstream side of the specific area, and guides the game ball to the second start port in the open state, thereby preventing the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the easy winning state. hinder,
Regarding the probability that the small hit is derived in the pattern variation related to the second start port,
the probability that the first small win is derived in the first easy-win state and the probability that the first small-win is derived in the second easy-win state are the same;
the probability that the second small win is derived in the first easy-win state and the probability that the second small-win is derived in the second easy-win state are the same;
In the first winning easy state,
In the first easy-win state, the first easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state ends with the end of the pattern variation from which the first small win is first derived, and the first small win While allowing the game ball to pass through the specific area in the small hit game,
The small winning game related to the second small winning is maintained by maintaining the first easy winning state even when the pattern variation from which the second small winning is derived at least first ends in the first easy winning state. The passage of the game ball to the specific area in is hindered,
In the second easy winning state,
The small winning game related to the first small winning is maintained by maintaining the second easy winning state even when the pattern variation from which the first small winning is derived at least first ends in the second easy winning state. While the passage of the game ball to the specific area in is inhibited,
In the second easy-win state, the second easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state ends with the end of the pattern variation from which the second small win was first derived, thereby causing the second small win. Passage of game balls to the specific area in the small hit game according to is allowed,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(7)
The gaming machine according to (6) above,
a small win counting means for counting the number of times the small win is derived after the easy winning state is newly set;
The small hit counting means counts separately the number of times the first small win is derived and the number of times the second small win is derived,
In the first winning easy state,
Triggered by the end of the symbol variation in which the number of derivations of the first small win counted in the first easy winning state is one, the first easy winning state ends and the non-easy winning state is entered,
Even if the number of derivations of the second small win counted in the first easy winning state does not reach the prescribed number of times, the first easy winning state is maintained even if the pattern variation ends, while the first easy winning state is maintained. The first easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state is entered upon the end of the pattern variation when the number of times of derivation of the second small win counted in the state reaches the specified number of times. ,
In the second easy winning state,
Even if the number of derivations of the first small win counted in the second easy winning state does not reach the prescribed number of symbol variations, the first easy winning state is maintained, and the second easy winning state is maintained. Triggered by the end of the pattern variation in which the number of derivations of the first small win counted in the state reaches the specified number of times, the second easy winning state ends and the non-easy winning state is entered,
The second easy-win state is terminated and the non-easy-win state is entered at the end of the symbol variation in which the number of derivations of the second small win counted in the second easy-win state becomes one. is composed of
In both the first easy-win state and the second easy-win state, the easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state ends when the number of symbol variations performed in the easy-win state reaches the maximum number. It is configured to be in an easy-to-win state,
The specified number of times in the first easy winning state is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times in the first easy winning state,
The prescribed number of times in the second easy winning state is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times in the second easy winning state,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(8)
The gaming machine according to (6) or (7) above,
When the big winning game is generated by the small winning game related to the first small winning in the first easy winning state, the easy winning state is entered after the big winning game is finished,
When the big winning game is generated by the small winning game related to the second small winning in the second easy winning state, the easy winning state is entered after the big winning game is finished,
In the small winning game related to the second small winning derived in the first easy winning state, when the big winning game is caused by the passage of the game ball to the specific area despite the easy winning state after the end of the small winning game, the first easy winning state ends and the non-easy winning state is entered, and after the end of the big winning game, the non-easy winning state is entered;
In the small winning game related to the first small winning derived in the second easy winning state, when the big winning game is caused by the passage of the game ball to the specific area in spite of the easy winning state After the end of the small winning game, the second easy winning state is terminated and the non-easy winning state is entered, and the non-easy winning state is entered after the end of the big winning game.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(9)
The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8) above,
In the small winning game related to the small winning derived in the non-win easy state, when the big winning game is caused by the passage of the game ball to the specific area, the small winning is the first small winning Regardless of whether the small win is the second small win or not, the non-win easy state is entered even after the end of the big win game.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(10)
The gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (9) above,
a notification means;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
with
The notification control means is capable of executing a specific notification that prompts the shooting of a game ball toward the specific area after the symbol variation from which the small hit is derived is completed,
In the first winning easy state,
While the specific notification is executed after the end of the pattern variation from which the first small hit was derived,
The specific notification is not executed after the end of the pattern variation from which the second small hit is derived,
In the second easy winning state,
While the specific notification is not executed after the end of the pattern variation from which the first small hit was derived,
The specific notification is executed after the end of the pattern variation from which the second small hit is derived,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(11)
The gaming machine according to (10) above,
When the big winning game is generated by the small winning game related to the first small winning in the first easy winning state, the easy winning state is entered after the big winning game is finished,
When the big winning game is generated by the small winning game related to the second small winning in the second easy winning state, the easy winning state is entered after the big winning game is finished,
The small hit that can be derived in the pattern variation related to the second starting port includes a falling small hit,
In both the first easy winning state and the second easy winning state,
In the easy-win state, the easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state is entered upon the end of the symbol variation that firstly derives the small fall win, whereby the small win game related to the small fall win is entered. Passage of the game ball to the specific area in is allowed,
When the big winning game is caused by the small winning game related to the falling small winning in the easy winning state, the non-easy winning state is entered after the big winning game ends,
The notification mode of the specific notification executed after the pattern variation from which the first small hit or the second small hit is derived, and the specific notification executed after the pattern variation from which the fall small hit is derived is different from the notification mode of
A gaming machine characterized by:
(a)
A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and a right or wrong determination is executed with the start of the symbol change, and the right or wrong determination When the small hit is derived by, the small hit game is started after the completion of the pattern variation in which the hit/fail judgment is executed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the small hit A gaming machine for starting a jackpot game after the end of the winning game,
Equipped with game state management means for managing the game state,
The gaming state management means is capable of setting an easy winning state in which winning of the game ball to the second starting port is easier than the non-easy winning state,
The easy winning state includes a first easy winning state, a second easy winning state, and a third easy winning state,
The small wins that can be won in the winning judgment in the symbol variation related to the second starting port include a specific small win that causes the big win game without triggering the end of the easy winning state, and the easy winning state. There is a fall hit that triggers the end of
Regarding the frequency at which the falling small hit is derived before the big win game related to the specific small win is generated,
the frequency in the second easy winning state is lower than the frequency in the first easy winning state,
the frequency in the third easy winning state is lower than the frequency in the second easy winning state,
Transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state and transition from the second easy-win state to the third easy-win state can be realized through the jackpot game. cage,
Transition from the first easy winning state to the third easy winning state based on the satisfaction of a specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by:

10 Game Machine 15 Outer Frame 17 Middle Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Sphere Receptacle 29 Lower Sphere Receptacle 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame Part 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left and right frame parts 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Frame lamp 36 Ball extraction mechanism 37 Production button 38 Cursor button 38a Up cursor button 38b Down cursor button 38c Left cursor button 38d Right cursor button 38e Center cursor button 39 Main operation part 39a Ball Lend button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 43 RAM clear switch 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 54 Protective member 55 Big winning opening 56a Game nail 56b Game nail 57 First starting port 59 Second starting port 61 Ordinary electric accessory 62 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning port 69 Out port 70 First starting port sensor 71 Second starting opening sensor 72 Big winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame open door sensor 77 Front frame open door sensor 80 Effect display device 81 Main display section 82 Sub display section 82a Upper sub display Part 82b Left sub-display part 82c Right sub-display part 90 Design display device 91 First special design display device 92 Second special design display device 93 Normal design display device 94 First special design reservation lamp 95 Second special design reservation lamp 96 Normal Design reservation lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROMs
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 random number circuit 109 main control board case 110 entering ball determination means 115 main random number generation means 120 main reservation control means 125 prior determination means 130 special figure lottery means 131 special figure success or failure determination means 132 special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 normal figure lottery means 140 winning game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric accessary control means 155 game state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 return Power processing executing means 176 Return state setting means 179 Playable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing executing means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROMs
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 First sub-control board case 210 Sub-random number generating means 220 Normal effect control means 221 effect mode control means 222 effect route determination means 223 sub-hold control means 224 look-ahead effect control means 225 effect content determination means 226 decoration pattern Control means 227 Jackpot effect control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable role control means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROMs
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 Second sub-control board case 310 Audio control board 311 CPU
312 ROMs
313 RAM
314 I/O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board case 500 Power supply control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board case X First flow path Y Second flow path Ya Third flow Path Yb Fourth path

Claims (11)

A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and a right or wrong determination is executed with the start of the symbol change, and the right or wrong determination When the small hit is derived by, the small hit game is started after the end of the pattern variation in which the hit/fail judgment is executed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the small hit A gaming machine for starting a jackpot game after the end of the game,
A game state management means for managing the game state,
The gaming state management means is capable of setting an easy winning state in which winning of the game ball to the second starting port is easier than the non-easy winning state,
The easy winning state includes a first easy winning state and a second easy winning state,
The small hits that can be derived in the pattern variation related to the second start port include a first small hit and a second small hit,
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the first small win, the big win game can occur in the first easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the second easy win state. or the frequency in the first easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the second easy winning state,
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the second small win, the big win game can occur in the second easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the first easy win state. or the frequency in the second easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the first easy winning state,
The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized by going through the jackpot game,
Transitioning from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state based on the satisfaction of a specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by: A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and a right or wrong determination is executed with the start of the symbol change, and the right or wrong determination When the small hit is derived by, the small hit game is started after the end of the pattern variation in which the hit/fail judgment is executed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the small hit A gaming machine for starting a jackpot game after the end of the game,
Equipped with game state management means for managing the game state,
The gaming state management means is capable of setting an easy winning state in which winning of the game ball to the second starting port is easier than the non-easy winning state,
The easy winning state includes a first easy winning state and a second easy winning state,
The small wins that can be derived in the pattern variation related to the second starting port include a specific small win that causes the big win game without being a trigger for ending the easy winning state, and a trigger for ending the easy winning state. There is a fall jackpot,
Regarding the frequency at which the falling small win is derived before the big win game relating to the specific small win is generated, the frequency in the second easy-win state is lower than the frequency in the first easy-win state,
The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized by going through the jackpot game,
Transitioning from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state based on the satisfaction of a specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by: A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and a right or wrong determination is executed with the start of the symbol change, and the right or wrong determination When the small hit is derived by, the small hit game is started after the end of the pattern variation in which the hit/fail judgment is executed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the small hit game, the small hit A gaming machine for starting a jackpot game after the end of the game,
Equipped with game state management means for managing the game state,
The gaming state management means is capable of setting an easy winning state in which winning of the game ball to the second starting port is easier than the non-easy winning state,
The easy winning state includes a first easy winning state and a second easy winning state,
The small win that can be won in the winning judgment in the symbol variation related to the second starting port includes a specific small win that causes the big win game without triggering the end of the easy win state, and the easy win state. There is a fall hit that triggers the end of
With regard to the degree of advantage of the big win game caused by the falling small win, the degree of advantage in the second easy-to-win state is higher than the degree of advantage in the first easy-to-win state,
The transition from the first easy-win state to the second easy-win state can be realized by going through the jackpot game,
Transitioning from the non-easy winning state to the second easy winning state based on the satisfaction of a specific condition that can be satisfied without going through the jackpot game,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
The specific small win includes a first small win and a second small win,
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the first small win, the big win game can occur in the first easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the second easy win state. or the frequency in the first easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the second easy winning state,
Regarding the frequency of occurrence of the big win game by the small win game related to the second small win, the big win game can occur in the second easy win state, while the big win game occurs in the first easy win state. not, or the frequency in the second easy winning state is higher than the frequency in the first easy winning state,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 4,
The advantage of the second small win in the second easy-win state and the advantage of the first small-win in the first easy-win state are different,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1, 4 or 5,
a normal electric accessory capable of switching from a closed state to an open state in which winning of a game ball to the second starting port is permitted based on passage of a game ball into a predetermined area;
In the easy winning state, the period in which the normal electric accessory is in the open state is longer than in the non-easy winning state, thereby making it easier for the game ball to enter the second start port,
The ordinary electric accessory is provided on the upstream side of the specific area, and guides the game ball to the second start port in the open state, thereby preventing the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the easy winning state. hinder,
Regarding the probability that the small hit is derived in the pattern variation related to the second start port,
the probability that the first small win is derived in the first easy-win state and the probability that the first small-win is derived in the second easy-win state are the same;
the probability that the second small win is derived in the first easy-win state and the probability that the second small-win is derived in the second easy-win state are the same;
In the first winning easy state,
In the first easy-win state, the first easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state ends with the end of the pattern variation from which the first small win is first derived, and the first small win While allowing the game ball to pass through the specific area in the small hit game,
The small winning game related to the second small winning is maintained by maintaining the first easy winning state even when the pattern variation from which the second small winning is derived at least first ends in the first easy winning state. The passage of the game ball to the specific area in is hindered,
In the second easy winning state,
The small winning game related to the first small winning is maintained by maintaining the second easy winning state even when the pattern variation from which the first small winning is derived at least first ends in the second easy winning state. While the passage of the game ball to the specific area in is inhibited,
In the second easy-win state, the second easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state ends with the end of the pattern variation from which the second small win was first derived, thereby causing the second small win. Passage of game balls to the specific area in the small hit game according to is allowed,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 6,
a small win counting means for counting the number of times the small win is derived after the easy winning state is newly set;
The small hit counting means counts separately the number of times the first small win is derived and the number of times the second small win is derived,
In the first winning easy state,
Triggered by the end of the symbol variation in which the number of derivations of the first small win counted in the first easy winning state is one, the first easy winning state ends and the non-easy winning state is entered,
Even if the number of derivations of the second small win counted in the first easy winning state does not reach the prescribed number of times, the first easy winning state is maintained even if the pattern variation ends, while the first easy winning state is maintained. The first easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state is entered upon the end of the pattern variation when the number of times of derivation of the second small win counted in the state reaches the specified number of times. ,
In the second easy winning state,
Even if the number of derivations of the first small win counted in the second easy winning state does not reach the prescribed number of symbol variations, the first easy winning state is maintained, and the second easy winning state is maintained. Triggered by the end of the pattern variation in which the number of derivations of the first small win counted in the state reaches the specified number of times, the second easy winning state ends and the non-easy winning state is entered,
The second easy-win state is terminated and the non-easy-win state is entered at the end of the symbol variation in which the number of derivations of the second small win counted in the second easy-win state becomes one. is composed of
In both the first easy-win state and the second easy-win state, the easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state ends when the number of symbol variations performed in the easy-win state reaches the maximum number. It is configured to be in an easy-to-win state,
The specified number of times in the first easy winning state is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times in the first easy winning state,
The prescribed number of times in the second easy winning state is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times in the second easy winning state,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7,
When the big winning game is generated by the small winning game related to the first small winning in the first easy winning state, the easy winning state is entered after the big winning game is finished,
When the big winning game is generated by the small winning game related to the second small winning in the second easy winning state, the easy winning state is entered after the big winning game is finished,
In the small winning game related to the second small winning derived in the first easy winning state, when the big winning game is caused by the passage of the game ball to the specific area despite the easy winning state after the end of the small winning game, the first easy winning state ends and the non-easy winning state is entered, and after the end of the big winning game, the non-easy winning state is entered;
In the small winning game related to the first small winning derived in the second easy winning state, when the big winning game is caused by the passage of the game ball to the specific area in spite of the easy winning state After the end of the small winning game, the second easy winning state is terminated and the non-easy winning state is entered, and the non-easy winning state is entered after the end of the big winning game.
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 6 to 8,
In the small winning game related to the small winning derived in the non-win easy state, when the big winning game is caused by the passage of the game ball to the specific area, the small winning is the first small winning Regardless of whether the small win is the second small win or not, the non-win easy state is entered even after the end of the big win game.
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 6 to 9,
a notification means;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
with
The notification control means is capable of executing a specific notification that prompts the shooting of a game ball toward the specific area after the symbol variation from which the small hit is derived is completed,
In the first winning easy state,
While the specific notification is executed after the end of the pattern variation from which the first small hit is derived,
The specific notification is not executed after the end of the pattern variation from which the second small hit is derived,
In the second easy winning state,
While the specific notification is not executed after the end of the pattern variation from which the first small hit was derived,
The specific notification is executed after the end of the pattern variation from which the second small hit is derived,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 10,
When the big winning game is generated by the small winning game related to the first small winning in the first easy winning state, the easy winning state is entered after the big winning game is finished,
When the big winning game is generated by the small winning game related to the second small winning in the second easy winning state, the easy winning state is entered after the big winning game is finished,
The small hit that can be derived in the pattern variation related to the second starting port includes a falling small hit,
In both the first easy winning state and the second easy winning state,
In the easy-win state, the easy-win state ends and the non-easy-win state is entered upon the end of the symbol variation that firstly derives the small fall win, whereby the small win game related to the small fall win is entered. Passage of the game ball to the specific area in is allowed,
When the big winning game is caused by the small winning game related to the falling small winning in the easy winning state, the non-easy winning state is entered after the big winning game ends,
The notification mode of the specific notification executed after the pattern variation from which the first small hit or the second small hit is derived, and the specific notification executed after the pattern variation from which the fall small hit is derived is different from the notification mode of
A gaming machine characterized by:

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