JP5162327B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which, when a jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, a jackpot game is played after the symbol variation game ends.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not it is a big hit when a game ball enters a start winning opening arranged on the game board. Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol combination game and finally stopped and displayed. The jackpot game that is played when the symbol combination finally stopped and displayed is a jackpot is composed of a plurality of round games. Some recent pachinko machines have a plurality of types of jackpot games with a difference in the number of rounds such as a 2-round jackpot game and a 16-round jackpot game.

  Two round jackpot games are generally set to a short time so that the number of seconds at which the big winning opening is opened can hardly acquire game balls, and after the big hit game ends, the probability variation state (probability change) and the winning rate improvement state (variation short) ). On the other hand, in the 16 round jackpot game, generally, the number of seconds for opening the big prize opening is set to a length of time that allows a predetermined number of game balls to enter, and a large number of game balls are provided for each round game. It is configured to be acquired.

  However, since the difference between the open styles of the 2-round jackpot game and the 16-round jackpot game is obvious, the player can easily recognize which jackpot game is generated from the open mode of the jackpot game. In addition, since the 2-round jackpot game cannot acquire a large amount of prize balls, the player may feel that the profit is less than that of a 16-round jackpot game where a large amount of game balls can be acquired, which may impair the fun of the game. was there.

Therefore, conventionally, a gaming machine has been proposed that keeps the player from knowing whether a 16-round jackpot game or a 2-round jackpot game is given (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, the round game in the first round of the 16 round jackpot game (winning win) is set to an open mode similar to the round game in the 2 round jackpot game (chance winning), so that the player can A game machine has been proposed that can be expected that the winning big hit may be a 16 round big hit game even when the two round big hit game is won.
JP 2007-252792 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the first round of the 16 round jackpot game is set to be the same as the open mode of the two round jackpot game where almost no game balls can be obtained. There will be a disparity with the 16 round jackpot game played in the normal open mode. As a result, there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play may be impaired due to an increase in the acquisition gap of the game balls, which is also the greatest purpose of playing the game. Further, in Patent Document 1, when a 16-round jackpot game is executed, the player is informed that the game is a 16-round jackpot game when the same opening mode as the 2-round jackpot game starts and ends (at the start of the second round game). By notifying, the number of winning balls for the second and subsequent round games is unlikely to be different from the 16-round big hit game performed in the normal opening mode, but the winning balls for the first round game There is no change in the fact that the game cannot be obtained, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be impaired due to a difference with respect to the 16-round big hit game performed in the normal open mode.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose of the present invention is to obtain the maximum number of balls regardless of the gaming experience, and the big hit regardless of the gaming experience. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not impair the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols, and a jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the case of a game machine constituted by a round game in which a big hit game is performed after the end of the symbol variation game, and the winning game means that a winning means that allows a game ball to enter only during the big hit game is opened. The jackpot game is composed of a plurality of round games, and in one round game, an opening / closing operation including opening and closing of the winning means is performed at least once, and the one round game is the round game. A predetermined round game time has elapsed since the start of the game, and a predetermined upper limit number of games to the winning means in one round game The game ends when one of the conditions for entering the ball is satisfied, and a plurality of types of the jackpot game are prepared. The plurality of types of jackpot games have different values given to the player. And a second jackpot game, and a release control means for controlling the opening and closing of the winning means performed in the round game constituting the jackpot game, wherein the opening control means controls the winning means to the round game time. A first opening control that opens for a shorter time, a second opening control that opens the winning means during the round game time, and a release means that opens the winning means for a longer time than the first opening control. In the second jackpot game, the round game time of the second jackpot game is set to be shorter than the round game time of the first jackpot game. The release control means executes the second release control, and round games are continuously performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of rounds, while in the first big hit game, in the first round game, the release control means The first opening control is executed, the winning means is opened at least for a predetermined upper limit number of rounds of the second jackpot game, and one opening time is set to the same time as the round game time of the second jackpot game. After the game is released and the winning means is released at least for the upper limit round of the second big hit game according to the first opening control, the number of game balls that have entered the winning means is less than the upper limit number of winning balls. On the condition that the winning means is released according to the third release control until the round game time of the first jackpot game elapses, In the round game after the round game, the release control means executes the second release control, the round game is continuously performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of rounds, and the first big hit game is performed. A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect to notify a player, a notification effect control means for controlling the notification effect execution means to execute the notification effect, and an elapsed time after the start of the third release control. A measuring means for measuring, a measurement determining means for determining whether or not a measuring time of the measuring means has reached a predetermined time, a flow path of a game ball disposed on the game board and launched to the game board And a game ball detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball fired on the game board , and after the start of the third release control. The above Game judgment means for judging whether or not the game ball detection means has detected passage of the game ball until the judgment result of the measurement judgment means becomes affirmative, and the notification effect control means includes In response to the start of the third release control, the notification effect is executed, and after the start of the third release control, the game ball is detected based on the determination result of the measurement determination unit and the determination result of the game determination unit. The notification effect executing means is controlled so as to make a notification, and in the first round game of the first big hit game, the total opening of the winning means that is released in accordance with the first release control and the third release control The time is a time during which at least the upper limit number of game balls can be entered in the winning means, and the second release control is performed in the round game after the first round game. It was set to be within the same and open time of the prize means is opened Te is summarized as.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the game ball detection means includes a first game ball detection means and a second game ball detection means, and the first game ball The detection means is provided in the vicinity of the entrance of the game area of the game board, and the game ball launched on the game board can be detected first in the game area, and the second game ball detection means is provided. The game ball launched on the game board is provided in an area where the game ball can flow down to the winning means in the game area, and the first game ball detection means and the second game ball detection means are provided in the flow path of the game ball. The first game ball detecting means is provided in order from the first game ball detecting means, and the game determining means is provided between the start of the third release control and the determination result of the measurement determining means until affirmative. And the second game ball detection means And summarized in that a negative decision in decision results when not detected the passage.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain the maximum number of balls regardless of the gaming experience, and it is possible to avoid impairing the interest of the game for the big hit game regardless of the gaming experience.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 shows a pachinko gaming machine 10 and a card unit device 11 as a gaming media lending unit that is installed side by side when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (game island) 50 of a game hall. It is shown schematically. The card unit device 11 is provided with an insertion slot 11a for inserting a prepaid card as an exchange medium exchangeable with a game ball (rental ball) as a rental game medium lent to a player. The card unit device 11 is configured to read and write the value of the inserted prepaid card. Specifically, the card unit device 11 reads the balance (value) of the prepaid card at the time of insertion, and rewrites the balance (value) of the prepaid card as the lending ball is paid out. Further, a data lamp 51 for displaying various information such as the number of hits won by the pachinko gaming machine 10 at the center of the front side of the gaming machine installation facility (game island) 50 for installing the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the game hall. Is installed.

  On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 13 for setting various game components is assembled openably and detachably. A front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the frame so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 13 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be seen from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 15 in the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 16 serving as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 15. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 15 is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 13. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper frame that constitutes an illumination display unit that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 15. A lamp part 17 for left side, a lamp part 18 for left side frame, and a lamp part 19 for right side frame are arranged. The lamp units 17, 18, 19 for the frames cover a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 14 with lamp lenses 17 a, 18 a, 19 a formed so as to be able to transmit light emitted from the light emitters. It is configured.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 20 and a right speaker 21 are arranged at the upper left and right sides of the window 15 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21 are mounted on the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is formed on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the mounting site of the left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 23 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 16 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 13 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. Also, on the front side of the middle frame 13 and to the right of the lower plate 23, a launch handle 24 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when launching the game ball onto the game board YB is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 25 that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 23 in the front frame 14. The lower speaker 25 is attached to the middle frame 13.

  The upper plate 16 is provided with a payout opening 16a for a game ball to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 16b for storing a game ball held by the player. In addition, an upper tray inlet (not shown) for taking the game ball in the storage passage 16b into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 16 are guided to the upper plate taking-in port by the storage passage 16b and taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate taking-in port, and are emitted toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24. The lower plate 23 is provided with an outlet 23a for a game ball that overflows and flows down from the upper plate 16, and a concave storage portion 23b that stores the game ball is connected to the outlet 23a of the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 26 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 24 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 26, a game ball guide path 26a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area H1 is formed inside the guide rail 26. . Further, in the game area H1 of the game board YB, the game ball launched by operating the launch handle 24 passes through the area entrance H1a which is the exit of the guide rail 26 and is the entrance of the game area H1, and enters the game area H1. It is designed to enter. Further, the outside of the game area H1 that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 26 is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  At almost the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB, a display frame body (center accessory) 27 with various displays and various decorations is mounted. A set port 27a that opens in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the display frame 27. The display frame 27 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set port 27a. An effect display device (effect symbol display unit) 28 is attached. The effect display device 28 includes a symbol variation game which is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. The display frame 27 is equipped with a panel lamp portion 27b that produces a light emission effect by light emission.

  In addition, a special symbol display device (special symbol display unit) 30 as a display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying the special symbol is provided at the lower right of the display frame 27. The special symbol display device 30 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  In the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, along with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 30 starts the variation of the special symbol, while the effect display device 28 starts the variation of the decorative symbol of each column. Then, on the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, a symbol that can recognize a big hit or a loss at the same time by the end of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery is definitely displayed (hereinafter referred to as “deterministic stop”). Display ").

  Specifically, in the special symbol display device 30, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is selected from a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 102 types) of special symbols, and the selected symbol is selected. The special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop when the symbol variation game ends. In this embodiment, the 102 types of special symbols are classified into 96 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and 6 types of outlier symbols that can recognize a hit. Is done. The 96 types of jackpot symbols include a jackpot symbol selected in the case of a 15-round jackpot game and a jackpot symbol selected in the case of a 2-round jackpot game. In addition, for the 6 types of missed symbols, 5 types of missed symbols that are selected when winning the small hitting lottery performed when the big hitting lottery is not won, and the case where the winning lottery is not won are selected. There is one type of off-line design. Note that the 15 round big hit game, the two round big hit game, and the small hit game that are defined as the types of the big hit game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail later. Further, in the following description, out of the missing symbols, the missing symbol that is selected when winning the small hit game may be indicated as “small hit symbol”.

  Then, the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is performed in association with the variation display result of the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 30, and the variation display result of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation display result of the special symbol is derived. . Specifically, in the effect display device 28, when the big hit lottery is won, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit symbol derived to the special symbol display device 30 is displayed in a fixed stop manner. For example, there is a combination ([111] or the like) in which the decorative symbols of all the rows (three rows) are composed of the same decorative symbols. On the other hand, in the effect display device 28, when the big hit lottery is not won, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol corresponding to the off symbol derived to the special symbol display device 30 is fixedly displayed. For example, a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the off symbol may be a combination in which the decorative symbols in all rows (three columns) do not match the same decorative symbol ([123], etc.) There is a combination ([121], [112], etc.) that is a design, in which one row of decorative designs becomes a different decorative design. In the present embodiment, on the effect display device 28, symbols simulating numbers [1] to [8] are displayed as decorative symbols for each column.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 28 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 30, and the effect display device 28 is conspicuous in front of the player. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display contents of the effect display device 28 in which a display effect (for example, reach effect or notice effect) is performed with various images in front of his / her eyes than the special symbol display device 30. A big hit or loss is recognized from the symbol combination derived and displayed in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28.

  A normal symbol display device 31 is provided at the lower right of the display frame 27. The normal symbol display device 31 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. In the normal symbol display device 31, an internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to make a hit separately from the big hitting lottery of whether or not the big hit (whether or not to open the lower start winning opening 34 by opening the opening and closing blades 35). The lottery result is displayed. In the normal symbol display device 31 of the present embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the winning symbol consisting of the normal symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal symbol changing game, while the shift is not detected in the winning lottery. If it has been decided, the off symbol consisting of the normal symbol is displayed in the normal symbol variation game.

  Further, in the game area H1 below the display frame 27, an upper start winning port 33 having a game ball entrance 33a and a lower start winning port 34 having a game ball entrance 34a are arranged vertically. Is arranged. The upper start winning opening 33 is configured such that the entrance 33a is always open so as to allow the entrance of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 34 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 35 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 34a is configured to be open so as to allow entry of a sphere. In other words, the lower start winning opening 34 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 35 is opened to open the entrance 34a.

  An upper start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning port 33, and a ball has been inserted in the back of the lower start winning port 34. A lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball is provided. The upper start winning opening 33 and the lower start winning opening 34 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening and closing blades 35 are opened, the lower start winning opening 34 is made in a state in which the entrance is expanded and the game balls are easy to enter. On the other hand, when the opening and closing blades 35 are closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game balls It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  In addition, in the game frame H1 which is the display frame 27 and below the lower start winning opening 34, winning means including a large winning opening door 40 which opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. A special winning opening (special electric accessory) 41 is provided. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 41. The big winning opening 41 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, one large winning opening 41 is provided below the game board YB.

  When the jackpot game is awarded, the jackpot door 40 opens according to the kind of the jackpot game that is given, and the jackpot 41 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a prize ball according to the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 41. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a prize ball is obtained. The jackpot game is awarded when the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 30.

  The big hit game is started after the big win symbol is determined by the internal lottery, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is over, a round game in which the grand prize opening 41 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 40 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds (upper limit round number) as an upper limit. One round game is either that a predetermined round game time has elapsed since the start of the round game or that a predetermined maximum number of game balls have been entered in one round game. The process ends when the end condition is satisfied. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 42 is disposed in the game area H1 on the left side of the display frame 27. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 42. The normal symbol operation gate 42 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the big winning opening 41), game balls that have been launched into the gaming area H1 and have not entered any of the winning openings are set as out balls. An out-bulb opening 43 for discharging outside the machine is formed. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 43 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the gaming machine installation facility 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, in the game area H1 above the normal symbol operating gate 42, in the vicinity of the area entrance H1a, a first game state confirmation gate 44a as a first game ball detection means and a second game ball detection means as a second game ball detection means. A two gaming state confirmation gate 44b is provided. Behind the first game state confirmation gate 44a, a first game state confirmation switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed the game state confirmation gate 44a is provided. Further, a second game state confirmation switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the game state confirmation gate 44b is provided at the back of the second game state confirmation gate 44b. In the present embodiment, the passage of the game ball to each game state confirmation gate 44a, 44b is detected, and the game ball is played by the player based on the detection mode of each of the game state confirmation gates 44a, 44b, as will be described later. In addition to being fired, a game determination is made as to whether or not a game is being played at an appropriate firing strength.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the closer to the area entrance H1a on the game area H1, the easier it is for the game balls entering the game area H1 to reach (pass through) and away from the area entrance H1a. The lower the area where the game ball entering the game area H1 flows down, the more difficult the game ball reaches (passes through) easily. Further, in the present embodiment, the game balls reach the big winning opening 41 arranged in a region away from the region entrance H1a by arranging the game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b in the region near the region entrance H1a. Rather than doing this, it is easier for the game balls to reach the game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b. Further, in the game area H1, the first game state confirmation gate 44a is immediately in front of the entry direction of the game ball at the area entrance H1a, and most of the game balls launched to the game board YB pass (100% pass). At the same time, it is provided in the area where the game ball can be detected first in the game area H1. Further, in the game area H1, the second game state confirmation gate 44b is provided in a left area that is divided based on the display frame 27, and is provided in an area in the middle of the downflow toward the special winning opening 41. ing. In the game area H1, the game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b are arranged in the order of the first game state confirmation gate 44a and the second game state confirmation gate 44b along the flow path of the released game balls.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game ball that has entered the game area H1 from the area entrance H1a flows down the game area H1 with strength according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24, and is provided at the bottom of the game area H1. The flow is guided toward the out ball opening 43, and the flow path (passage path) guided is different. That is, the game ball flows down to the left area (left area) formed on the left (left side) of the game area H1 (game board YB) with respect to the display frame 27 in accordance with the rotation amount of the launch handle 24. There are cases where the guidance is performed and the case where the guidance is made to flow down to the right area (right area) formed on the right (right side) of the game area H1 (game board YB) with reference to the display frame 27. Then, when the game ball is fired with the launch intensity guided down the left area of the game area H1, each start winning opening 33, 34, the big winning opening 41, the normal symbol operation gate 42 and each game state confirmation gate It flows down the downflow path guided downflowing toward 44a, 44b etc.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is launched at the launch intensity guided down the game area H1, the game ball is guided down toward the first game state confirmation gate 44a, but each start winning opening 33, 34, It flows down the downflow path that is not guided downflowing toward the big prize opening 41, the normal symbol operating gate 42, the second gaming state confirmation gate 44b, and the like. Accordingly, the second gaming state confirmation gate 44b and the big prize opening 41 are provided on the same flow path (on the same area) under the configuration in which the game areas H1 are distributed to different flow paths depending on the launch intensity. In the present embodiment, when a player launches a game ball with a launch intensity guided down the right region of the game region H1, no matter how many game balls are launched, the player obtains the start condition for the symbol variation game. Not only can not get a prize ball. That is, in the present embodiment, the left area of the game area H1 is a game execution area in which a player can obtain a prize ball together with the start condition of the symbol variation game by the player firing a game ball. The right region is a game non-execution region in which a player cannot fire a game ball by acquiring a starting condition or a prize ball for the symbol variation game.

  Note that the first gaming state is provided in a region immediately preceding the region entrance H1a in the direction in which the game ball enters and in which the game ball launched on the game board YB can be detected first in the game region H1. In the confirmation gate 44a, the game ball entering the game area H1 can be detected regardless of the firing strength, and it can be detected whether or not the game ball is being fired. On the other hand, in the second game state confirmation gate 44b arranged on the left side of the display frame 27, the game ball entering the game area H1 flows down the left area where the game ball is the game execution area. It is possible to detect when it is launched at the guided launch intensity, and it is possible to detect whether or not the game ball is being launched at an appropriate launch intensity toward the game execution area. That is, the game balls entering the game area H1 can be detected by both the first game state confirmation gate 44a and the second game state confirmation gate 44b only when they are fired at the launch intensity guided down the game execution area. It has become.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball has entered a start winning port (upper start winning port 33 and lower start winning port 34) arranged below the display frame 27, the ball is inserted. The number of game balls that have been played is stored, and stored as the number of starting and reserved balls in the machine (main control RAM 45c of the main control board 45). The number of start-up balls stored indicates the number of symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variation games). Then, the number of stored start balls is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start prize opening, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the number of stored start balls is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). . The number of the stored start balls is informed to the player by the on-hold storage display device 32 (shown in FIG. 4). The on-hold storage display device 32 is arranged on the game board YB and is composed of, for example, a plurality of lamps. The number of lamps corresponding to the number of stored start-up balls is turned on to determine the number of stored start-up balls. Inform the person.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) varies from a normal probability having a low probability (normal state) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. The probability change state is given until a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before reaching the number of times. That is, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is set to 10000 times as the predetermined number of times, and thus is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big win to occur. It is carried out.

  In this embodiment, a promiscuous state is given after the jackpot game ends (a state in which a lottery probability is high) is given, and a promiscuous state is not given after the jackpot game ends (a lottery probability is low). Is a non-probable big hit). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among 96 types of special symbol jackpot symbols, 60 types of special symbols are set as special symbols (specific symbols) that are probable big hits, and 36 types of special symbols are provided. It is set to a special symbol (non-specific symbol) that becomes a non-probable big hit.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, and increases the probability of winning the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 42 from the normal probability that the probability of winning is low. This is a function that gives a varying short time state as a privilege. In addition, the opening / closing blade 35 of the lower start winning opening 34 is opened / closed in different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game, depending on whether the time reduction state is given or not. It has become. That is, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the short time state is not given, the open / close blade 35 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after the open. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the short-time state is given, the number of times the opening / closing blade 35 is opened increases (for example, 3 times), and 1400 ms (1400 ms after opening in one opening) The open state is maintained until a longer time) than in the normal state. In other words, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the time-short state is given compared to the state where the time-short state is not given. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In addition, the said number of times that a short-time state is given changes according to the gaming state when winning a big hit.

Hereinafter, the jackpot game (15 round jackpot game and two round jackpot game) and the jackpot game specified in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the four types of big hits shown in FIG. 3, and the big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. It has become. Of the four types of jackpots, which jackpot is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (jacket symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, the 96 types of special symbol jackpot symbols are classified into four types: symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, and symbol D, as shown in FIG. Symbol A has 28 types of jackpot symbols, symbol B has 6 types of jackpot symbols, symbol C has 26 types of jackpot symbols, and symbol D has 36 types of jackpot symbols. . In addition, in the symbol E shown in FIG. 3, five types of special symbols (outlier symbols) corresponding to the small hits are distributed.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol A is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “15” and a certain probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol A is referred to as “normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game”. In a normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the upper limit number (count number) of balls in one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games in the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the grand prize winning opening 41 is set to be opened “once” in each round game. Further, in the normal probability variation 15 round big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game and the time-short state is given until the end of the probability change state. In FIG. 3, the case where the time reduction state is given until the end of the probability variation state is described as “no limit”.

  In addition, in the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the opening time is “10 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “10 (seconds)”. Is set. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the normal probability variable 15 round jackpot game, “25 (seconds)” which is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game based on symbol B has a specified number of rounds set to “15” and gives a certain change state after the jackpot game ends, and the opening mode of the big winning opening 41 in the first (first round) round game is This is a 15 round jackpot game that is different from the opening mode of the normal probability 15 round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol B is referred to as “special probability variation 15 round jackpot game”. In the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the upper limit number (count number) of balls in one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened a plurality of times (in this embodiment, three times) in the first round game, and the big winning prize opening 41 is opened in the round game from the second round. It is set to open once. In addition, in the special probability change 15 round jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, and the time-short state is given until the end of the probability change state.

  In the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, the opening time is set to “0.004 (seconds)” and the ending time is set to “10 (seconds)”. Then, in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, as the opening mode of the first prize opening 41, the opening time of the first opening and the second opening is “0.6 (seconds)”, and the opening time of the third opening is Each is set to “23.8 (seconds)”. Also, “2.0 (seconds)” as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, and “2.9 (seconds)” as the interval time between the second opening and the third opening, Each is set. As a result, the round game time of the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is “0.6 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds) +2.9 (seconds) +23.8 (seconds) "29.9 (seconds)".

  In addition, the round game time of the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is set to 29.9 (seconds), and the total opening time of the first opening, the second opening and the third opening is 25 (seconds) Is set to The opening times (0.6 (seconds)) of the first opening and the second opening are not limited to one opening, and even if these two opening are combined, the winning entry 41 is entered. The number of entered game balls is set to a time that does not satisfy the upper limit number of entered balls. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. Therefore, in the first round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the game of “9 balls” that is the upper limit number of entrances within each opening time (0.6 (seconds) of the first opening and the second opening. It is virtually impossible to launch a ball and enter it.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the opening time of the third opening (23.8 (seconds)) is such that the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 41 in one opening is at least The time for entering one ball is set such that the upper limit for the number of balls to be entered is 10 times longer than the upper limit for the number of balls to be entered. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball launched into the game area H1 from the upper left of the game board YB is a game member (a plurality of nails, a display frame 27 (effect display) that is placed on the game area H1. The ball 28 flows downward (out ball port 43) while colliding with the device 28, each start winning port 33, 34. That is, the game ball launched into the game area H1 is played immediately after being launched. It does not reach the big prize opening 41 provided below H1, but reaches the arrival time of the big prize opening 41 by colliding with a game member arranged in the game area H1a (in the present embodiment, approximately “ 3 (seconds) ”) When the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened, not all of the game balls that have been fired enter the grand prize winning opening 41; To enter the grand prize opening 41 at the rate of And thus.

  For example, the upper limit number of balls in the grand prize opening 41 is “9 balls”, the arrival time of the launched game balls to the big prize opening 41 is “3 (seconds)”, and the launched game balls are in the big prize opening 41. When the rate of entering is “50%”, it takes 13.8 (seconds) (5.4 (0.6 × 9) ( Seconds) × 2 + 3 (seconds)). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the opening time of the third round opening of the first round game in the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game is 23.8 (seconds) sufficiently longer than 13.8 (seconds). Is set to a time that allows at least one ball to enter, and of course, the upper limit number of balls to enter is ten times larger than the upper limit number of balls to enter. For this reason, the round game time of the first round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is difficult to enter the game ball at the first opening and the second opening, while the big winning mouth at the third opening The number of game balls that enter 41 is set to a time that satisfies the upper limit of the number of balls entered. In addition, since the round game time of each round game of the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game is set to 25 (seconds) longer than 23, 8 (seconds), it enters the big winning opening 41 with one release. The number of entered game balls is set to a time that satisfies the upper limit number of entered balls. Further, the round game time of each round game after the second round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, which will be described later, and the round game time of each round game of the normal non-probability variation 15 round jackpot game is longer than 23.8 (seconds) 25 ( Therefore, the number of game balls that enter the grand prize winning opening 41 in one release is set to a time that satisfies the upper limit number of balls entered.

  On the other hand, in the 2nd to 15th rounds in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the number of times the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened is set to “1”, and “25 (seconds)” is set as the round game time. Yes. The round game time (25 (seconds)) of the second to fifteenth rounds is the total opening time (0.6 (seconds) + 0.6 (seconds) + 23.8 (seconds) of the first prize winning opening 41 of the first round ) = 25 (seconds)). The round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol C is a two-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “2” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol C is referred to as “probability two-round jackpot game”. In the probabilistic 2-round jackpot game, the upper limit number (count number) of balls in one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the two round games in the probabilistic two round jackpot game, the grand prize winning opening 41 is set to be opened “once” in each round game. In the probabilistic 2 round jackpot game, depending on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probable state is given after the jackpot game and the time-short state is given until the end of the probable state, and the probable state only after the jackpot game ends. May be granted.

  In addition, in the probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.6 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “0.9 ( Sec) ”is set. In other words, the opening time and round game time in the probability variation 2 round jackpot game are set to the same time as the opening time of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the opening time of the first and second grand prize winning holes 41 in the first round. ing. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds in the probability variation 2-round jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. As a result, in the probabilistic 2 round jackpot game, the time ("3.2 (seconds)") from the opening of the grand prize winning opening 41 in the first round to the closing of the big winning prize opening 41 in the second round is special. The time until the big winning opening 41 finishes the second opening in the first round of the probable 15 round jackpot game is the same time.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.6 (seconds)) of the probabilistic 2 round jackpot game is that the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 41 in one round game satisfies the upper limit number of balls entered. There is no set time. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. Therefore, in each round game of the probabilistic 2 round jackpot game, within the round game time (0.6 (seconds)), it is possible to launch and enter the “9 balls” game balls that will be the maximum number of balls to enter It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol D is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “15” and a probability variation state is not given after the jackpot game ends (a non-probability variation state is imparted). Hereinafter, the jackpot based on the symbol D is referred to as “ordinary non-probability 15 round jackpot game”. In addition, in the normal non-probability 15 round jackpot game, the upper limit number (count number) of balls in one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games in the normal non-probability 15 round jackpot game, the big winning opening 41 is set to be opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the normal non-probability 15 round jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) is limited without giving the probability change state after the big hit game ends. A short time state is given as the number of times.

  In addition, in the normally non-probable 15 round jackpot game, the opening time is “10 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “10 (seconds)”. Each is set. In other words, the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the normal non-probability variation 15 round jackpot game are different in whether or not the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends, the prescribed round number, the upper limit number of balls, opening time, round game time The ending time is set in the same manner. Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds in the normal non-probability variable 15 round jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  In the small hit game based on the symbol E, the specified number of rounds is set to “1”, and the upper limit number of balls (count) for one round game is set to “9”. Further, in the single round game of the small hit game, the big winning opening 41 is set to be opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a probable change state, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued to be a probabilistic state, and the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is in a short time state If so, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the short time state. In addition, in the small hit lottery game, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is an uncertain change state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is continued to the non-probable change state, and the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is If it is a non-time-short state, the game state after the small hit game is continued in the non-time-short state.

  In the small hit game, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “0.9 (second)” is set as the ending time. Then, as the opening mode of the round winning game winning opening 41 in the small hit game, the opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.6 (seconds)”, and the first opening and the opening 2 Between the second time, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time. Thereby, the round game time of one round game in the small hit game is set to “3.2 (seconds)” composed of “0.6 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds)”. Will be. For this reason, the round game time for the small hit game is the same as the time from the opening of the big winning opening 41 in the first round of the probable two round big hit game to the closing of the big winning opening 41 in the second round. The Further, the round game time of the small hit game is the same as the time until the big winning opening 41 finishes the second opening in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round big hit game.

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, the round game time (3.2 (seconds)) of the small hit game is such that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 41 does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game. The time is set. Therefore, in a round game of small hit games, it is substantially possible to launch and enter “9 balls”, which is the maximum number of balls entered, within the round game time (3.2 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  In the present embodiment, the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game (big hit game based on symbol B) is “first jackpot game”, and the probability variable two round jackpot game (big hit game based on symbol C) is “second jackpot game”. . In the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game and probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the number of prize balls (for example, 15 balls) for one ball entering the big prize opening 41 is set to be the same, The value given to the player (the number of winning prize balls) varies depending on the number of rounds.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 45 as a main control device for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 45 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing of control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. In addition, a sub-integrated control board 46, an effect display control board 47, and an audio / lamp control board 48 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. In the present embodiment, a sub-control device is configured by the sub-integrated control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  The sub integrated control board 46 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 45. The effect display control board 47 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 28 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 48 emits light (lights (blinks) / lights off) of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. And the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speakers 20, 21, 25 are controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
On the main control board 45, a main control CPU 45a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 45a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 45c is provided. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a. Further, the main control CPU 45a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 33 and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 34. It is connected. The main control CPU 45a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 41 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42. . Further, a special symbol display device 30, a normal symbol display device 31, and a reserved storage display device 32 are connected to the main control CPU 45a via a symbol display board 49. The symbol display board 49 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 30, the normal symbol display device 31, and the reserved storage display device 32, respectively, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 45 to display a special symbol display. The display contents of the device 30, the normal symbol display device 31, and the reserved storage display device 32 are controlled.

  The main control board 45 also has external information for outputting information (such as the number of jackpots, jackpot information, probability variation status information, number of symbol variation games) to various external devices installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 10. An external connection terminal board G as an output means is connected. The external connection terminal board G is connected to a hall computer HC as an external device installed in the game room management room, and to a data lamp 51 installed in the gaming machine installation facility 50. .

  The main control CPU 45a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a big hit design random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals, and the updated values are stored in the setting area of the main control RAM 45c. The value before update is rewritten by storing (setting), and random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The random number for winning judgment is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) to determine whether or not to win a big hit. ) Is a random number used. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 30 when the jackpot is determined. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation time of the symbol variation game and the contents of the effect (such as a jackpot effect, a loss effect). Further, the main control CPU 45a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  In addition to the control program, the main control ROM 45b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns and various determination values (big hit determination value, small hit determination value, etc.). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination), and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for the hit determination. For example, when the winning judgment random numbers are set to 600 integers from “0 (zero)” to “599”, and two values are set as the big hit judgment values, The rate at which the determination is affirmative, that is, the jackpot winning probability is 2/600 (1/300). The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery (small hit determination), and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random number for hit determination. For example, when the possible numerical values for the hit determination random number are set to 600 integers from “0 (zero)” to “599”, and three values are set as the small hit determination values from the values, The rate at which the small hit determination is positively determined, that is, the winning probability for the small hit is 3/600 (1/200).

  The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30, after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30 are fixedly stopped and displayed. This is a pattern for specifying the fluctuation time until the end of the production and the contents of the production. That is, by determining the variation pattern, the effect mode of the symbol variation game performed on the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30 is determined.

  Then, in the special symbol display device 30 based on the variation pattern, the variation of the symbol is stopped when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed after the variation of the special symbol is started, and the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol or the off symbol is determined. The symbol variation game that is stopped and displayed is executed. On the other hand, in the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern, various game effects are performed with the effect content specified by the variation pattern after the variation of the decorative symbol is started, and the variation of the symbol occurs when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Is stopped, and the symbol variation game is executed in which the symbol combination of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  The variation patterns are the variation pattern for the big hit effect selected when the big hit lottery is won, the variation pattern for the big hit effect (specific variation pattern) selected when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit lottery and It consists of a variation pattern for a loss effect that is selected in the case of a loss that has not won any lottery lottery. The variation pattern for the off-stage production includes a variation pattern with reach that is finally shifted after the reach is formed, and a variation pattern without reach that is shifted without forming the reach. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the big hit effect includes a normal variation pattern selected when the normal probability variation 15 round big hit game and the normal non-probability variation 15 round big hit game, the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, There is a specific variation pattern that is selected when a probabilistic 2 round jackpot game is determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the specific variation patterns selected when the special probability change 15 round jackpot game, the probability change 2 round jackpot game, and the small hit game are determined in this embodiment are as follows. In the symbol variation game, a common effect (background change effect in this embodiment) is executed, and the same variation time X is associated with the pattern. In addition, in the present embodiment, among the variation patterns for outliers without reach, as shown in FIG. 7C, the same variation as the specific variation pattern is executed in the symbol variation game, and the variation time Y Is included in the variation pattern.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. Further, the overall control CPU 46a has a first game state confirmation switch SW5 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the first game state confirmation gate 44a and a second game ball that has passed through the second game state confirmation gate 44b. A gaming state confirmation switch SW6 is connected. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. An effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 47a. Further, the display control CPU 47a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
First, as control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub control board 46, and the effect display control board 47, control contents related to the execution of the symbol variation game will be described.

  When the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 enters a game ball into the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34 and inputs a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 45a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and sets the number of reserved memories for special symbols. rewrite. Further, when the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative determination of the hold determination, the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the hit determination random number and the value of the big hit symbol random number from the main control RAM 45c, and obtains the value of the acquired hit determination random number. The value of the random number for the jackpot symbol is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the reserved memory number for the special symbol. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main control CPU 45a does not rewrite the reserved memory count for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit, and Do not get the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a reads the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the read value of the hit determination random number and the main control random number The jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 45b is compared to determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main control CPU 45a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 45a which has determined the big hit determines a big hit symbol (special symbol) to be displayed in a fixed stop state in the symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 30 based on the value of the random number for the big hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol jackpot symbol is assigned to each type of jackpot game, and therefore the type of jackpot game to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. The main control CPU 45a that has determined the jackpot symbol stores the determined jackpot symbol in the main control RAM 45c.

  The main control CPU 45a that has determined the big hit selects and determines one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect. At this time, the main control CPU 45a specifies the type of jackpot game to be given this time from the determined jackpot symbol, selects and determines a variation pattern for jackpot effect corresponding to the specified jackpot game. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a selects and decides the normal variation pattern as the variation pattern when the big hit symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to the normal probability variation 15 round big hit game and the normal non-probability variation 15 round big hit game. To do. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the main control CPU 45a selects and determines a specific variation pattern as the variation pattern.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a stores the value of the hit determination random number and the main control ROM 45b when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the random number for hit determination does not match the value of the big hit determination value). The small hit determination value is compared with the small hit determination value. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value), the main control CPU 45a determines the small hit. The main control CPU 45a which has determined the small hit determines the small hit symbol (special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed in the special symbol display device 30. Then, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the small hit symbol stores the determined small hit symbol in the main control RAM 45c. The main control CPU 45a that has determined the small hit selects and determines a variation pattern (specific variation pattern) for the small hit effect.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a determines a deviation when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (the value of the random number for hit determination does not match the small hit determination value). The main control CPU 45a that has determined the detachment determines a detachable symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 30 in a fixed stop state. In addition, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the deviation selects and determines one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns for the deviation effect.

  The main control CPU 45a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the sub integrated control board 46 (the integrated control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game. Next, the main control CPU 45a outputs a special symbol stop designating command for designating the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 45a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 45a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special symbol at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 30 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 45a starts the variation of the special symbol by the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or losing symbol determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display the symbol).

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
When the central control CPU 46a of the sub general control board 46 receives the variation pattern designation command, it outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Further, when the overall control CPU 46a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 46a configures a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the stop symbol designation command. Determine the decorative pattern. In addition, when a special symbol stop symbol designation command is input to the special control stop symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 46a supervises the designated special symbol jackpot symbol. The data is stored in the control RAM 46c. When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the overall control CPU 46a can recognize the probability variation jackpot as a combination of ornament symbols. Determine the combination. In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal non-probability variable 15 round jackpot game, the overall control CPU 46a determines the non-probable variation jackpot as a combination of decorative symbols. Determine the symbol combinations that can be recognized. In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the overall control CPU 46a uses a symbol pattern combination. , A predetermined specific symbol combination (chance) is determined from among symbol combinations capable of recognizing a gap. A specific symbol combination consists of a combination of symbols that do not form a reach. When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command is a small hit symbol, the overall control CPU 46a, like the special probability variable 15 round big hit game and the probability variable two round big hit game, A predetermined specific symbol combination (chance) is determined. In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command is a missing symbol excluding the small hit symbol, the overall control CPU 46a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the deviation. In the case of an outlier design, when determining a symbol combination that can recognize a discrepancy, the combination may be determined excluding the specific symbol combination, or the combination including the specific symbol combination is determined. May be. Then, the overall control CPU 46 a that has determined the decorative symbol outputs a stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol that designates the decorative symbol to the effect display control board 47.

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When a variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 selects an effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, and displays an image so that a symbol variation game is played with the effect content. The display content of the display unit GH is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 47b based on the selected effect content.

  Then, the display control CPU 47a measures an elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle (for example, every 2 ms). When the display control CPU 47a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the image display unit GH causes the image display unit GH to display the symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol on the image display unit GH. The display content is controlled to end the symbol variation game.

  In this embodiment, the display control CPU 47a receives a variation pattern designation command for designating a specific variation pattern as the variation pattern of the symbol variation game that gives the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, as shown in FIG. In addition, the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled. That is, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so that the “background change effect” is executed only for the time corresponding to the change time X set as the change time of the specific change pattern. The “background change effect” is performed, for example, with effect contents such as the background color of the image display unit GH changing from “white” to “red”, or a plurality of background images being continuously displayed. Then, the display control CPU 47a does not display the decorative symbol image even when the symbol stop command is input when the variation time X has elapsed. The main control CPU 45a, which has selected the specific variation pattern, causes the special symbol display device 30 to display a fixed stoppage of the special symbol corresponding to the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game when the variation time X of the specific variation pattern has elapsed. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the display control CPU 47a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a specific variation pattern as the variation pattern of the symbol variation game that gives the probability variation 2-round jackpot game, it is shown in FIG. 7B. Thus, the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled. That is, the display control CPU 47a executes the “background change effect” in the same way as during the symbol variation game in which the special probability variation 15 round big hit game is provided for the variation time X set as the variation time of the specific variation pattern. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so that Then, the display control CPU 47a does not display the decorative symbol image even when the symbol stop command is input when the variation time X has elapsed. The main control CPU 45a that has selected the specific variation pattern causes the special symbol display device 30 to stop and display the special symbol jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation two round jackpot game when the variation time X of the specific variation pattern has elapsed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display control CPU 47a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a specific variation pattern for small hits as the variation pattern of the symbol variation game to which the small hit game is given, FIG. As shown, the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled. That is, the display control CPU 47a, like the time of the symbol variation game in which the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the probability variation 2 round jackpot game are given only for the time of the variation time X set as the variation time of the specific variation pattern. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled to execute the “background change effect”. Then, the display control CPU 47a does not display the decorative symbol image even when the symbol stop command is input when the variation time X has elapsed. The main control CPU 45a that has selected the specific variation pattern causes the special symbol display device 30 to display a fixed stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the small hit game when the variation time X of the specific variation pattern has elapsed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display control CPU 47a receives, as the variation pattern of the symbol variation game, which is an outlier effect, when a variation pattern in which an effect similar to the specific variation pattern is executed in the symbol variation game is input, as shown in FIG. ), The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled. That is, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to execute the “background change effect” as described above for the time corresponding to the change time Y set as the change time of the change pattern.

  Then, the display control CPU 47a, when the fluctuation time Y has elapsed, inputs a symbol stop command to display the combination of decorative symbols that can recognize the discontinuity in a fixed stop display. Further, the main control CPU 45a that has selected the variation pattern (variation time Y) causes the special symbol display device 30 to display a fixed stop when the variation time Y elapses.

  Next, as the control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47, the control contents at the time of execution of the big hit game and the small hit game are shown in FIGS. explain.

First, the contents of control executed by the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 will be described.
In each jackpot game, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command at the start of the jackpot game, outputs a round command at the start of each round game, and further outputs an ending command at the end of the jackpot game. The opening command instructs the start of the opening, the round command instructs the start of the round game, and the ending command instructs the start of the ending. Further, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening signal for opening the big winning opening 41 at the start of each round game in each jackpot game. The opening signal is output to the actuator of the special winning opening door 40, the actuator is operated by the opening signal, and the large winning opening door 40 is opened. In addition, the main control CPU 45a measures a predetermined round game time for each round game in each jackpot game, and inputs a detection signal from the count switch SW3 to enter a game ball entered during the round game. Count the number of balls. Then, the main control CPU 45a, in each round game of each big hit game, fulfills one of the end conditions that the round game time has passed and that the upper limit number of game balls have entered, A closing signal for closing the winning opening 41 is output. The closing signal is output to the actuator of the special winning opening door 40, the actuator is actuated by the closing signal, and the special winning opening door 40 is closed.

  Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control CPU 45a will be described for each of the jackpot games of the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the probability variation 2 round jackpot game, and the normal non-probability variation 15 round jackpot game.

First, the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the normal non-probability variation 15 round jackpot game will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (10 seconds). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Further, an open signal is output. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main control CPU 45a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the grand prize winning opening 41 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main control CPU 45a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round (2. After a lapse of (0 seconds), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main control CPU 45a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main control CPU 45a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command after the interval time (2.0 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time (10 seconds). After the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 45a ends the big hit game, and outputs a high-probability designation command and a short-time operation command when the game state after the big hit game is set to the certain change state and the short-time state. Only the short-time operation command is output when setting the status.

  The main control CPU 45a that has ended the big hit game starts the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball when the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol at the time of the big hit game is “1” or more. On the other hand, if the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol at the end of the big hit game is “0”, the main control CPU 45a executes the symbol variation game until the game ball enters the start winning opening and the start condition is satisfied. Without waiting. In addition, the main control CPU 45a that ended the big hit game gives a positive change state when the determination result is affirmative based on the determination result of the state transition determination as to whether or not to give a positive change state after the big hit game ends. If the determination result is negative, the probability variation state is not given. In the present embodiment, when the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, and the probability variation 2 round jackpot game are won, the state transition determination is affirmed.

Next, the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.004 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and at the same time the round game time T4 ( measurement of max 29.9 seconds) is started. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 45a controls the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game with different control contents from the first round of the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game. Execute.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the main control CPU 45a opens the big winning opening 41 at most three times on condition that the upper limit number of game balls have not entered. Let The numbers “1” to “3” in FIG. 5A indicate the number of times of opening. The main control CPU 45a for starting the first round game first outputs an opening signal as the opening of the first big winning opening 41, and the number of opening of the big winning opening 41 to the sub integrated control board 46. The release command that indicates is output. At the time of the first release, the main control CPU 45a outputs a release command instructing the number of releases “1 (first)”. Then, the main control CPU 45a measures the time after opening the first prize opening 41 (first opening), and when the opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) elapses, the first big prize opening 41. In order to end the opening of 41, a closing signal is output, and a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the special winning opening 41 is output to the sub integrated control board 46. At the first closing time, the main control CPU 45a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of closing times “1 (first time)”.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a measures the time after the special winning opening 41 is closed (first closing). At this time, the main control CPU 45a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the intra-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening 41. Next, when the interval time INa elapses, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening signal as the second large winning opening 41 is opened, and also opens the large winning opening 41 to the sub overall control board 46. The release command for instructing the number of times “2 (first time)” is output. Then, the main control CPU 45a measures the time after the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the second big winning prize opening 41 is reached. In order to end the opening of 41, a closing signal is output, and a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the special winning opening 41 (second closing) is output to the sub-control board 46.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a measures the time after closing the special winning opening 41 (second closing). At this time, the main control CPU 45a measures the interval time INb (2.9 seconds) of the intra-round interval set between the second and third opening of the special winning opening 41. Next, when the interval time INb has elapsed, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening signal as the third large winning opening 41 is opened, and also opens the large winning opening 41 to the sub-control board 46. An open command for instructing the number of times “3 (first)” is output. Then, the main control CPU 45a measures the time after the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened (third opening), and when the opening time T2 (max 23.8 seconds) has elapsed, the third big winning prize opening. In order to end the opening of 41, a closing signal is output, and a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the special winning opening 41 (third closing) is output to the sub integrated control board 46.

  The main control CPU 45a is configured to end the round game when the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 41 during the round game reaches the maximum number of balls entered. For this reason, even in the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, the CPU 45a for main control ends the round game at that time when the upper limit number of game balls are entered during the first round game. . For example, at the time of the third release, if a maximum number of game balls are entered before the opening time T2 has elapsed, the round game is terminated at that time.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a that ended the round game of the first round controls each round game and the ending from the second round, similarly to the normal probability change 15 round big hit game and the normal non-change variable 15 round big hit game. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, the main control CPU 45a sets the interval time INc of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round in order to start the round game of the second round. After the elapse of (2.0 seconds), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, the main control CPU 45a ends the second round game when the end condition (elapse of round game time T3 (25 seconds) or the upper limit number of balls entered) is satisfied in the second round game. To do. Thereafter, similarly, the main control CPU 45a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time Eda (10 seconds). After the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 45a ends the big hit game and outputs a high-probability designation command and a short-time operation command in order to change the game state after the big hit game to the probability change state and the short time state.

Next, the probability variation 2 round jackpot game will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.004 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and at the same time the round game time T5 (see FIG. 5B). Measurement of max 0.6 seconds) is started. The main control CPU 45a outputs an open signal. Then, the main control CPU 45a measures the time since the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened (first opening), and if the round gaming time T5 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the first round A closing signal is output to end the game.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main control CPU 45a measures the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time INc has elapsed, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round to start the second round game, and the round game shown in FIG. 5B. The measurement of time T5 (max 0.6 seconds) is started. The main control CPU 45a outputs an open signal. Then, the main control CPU 45a measures the time since the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened (second opening), and if the round game time T5 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the round of the second round A closing signal is output to end the game.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a measures the time from the end of the second round game. Then, when the round game of the second round ends, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDb (0.9 seconds). To do. After the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 45a ends the big hit game, and outputs a high probability designation command and a short time operation command when the game state after the big hit game is set to the certain change state and the short time state. When setting the state, only the high probability designation command is output.

Next, the small hit game will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time T7 (max3. 2 seconds). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, the main control CPU 45a opens the grand prize winning opening 41 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls have not entered. Let The numbers “1” and “2” in FIG. 5C indicate the number of times of opening. The CPU 45a for main control that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as the opening of the first big winning opening 41. Then, the main control CPU 45a measures the time since the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened (first opening), and when the opening time T6 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the first big winning prize opening 41 is reached. In order to finish opening 41, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a measures the time after the special winning opening 41 is closed (first closing). At this time, the main control CPU 45a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the intra-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening 41. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening signal as opening the second prize winning opening 41. Then, the main control CPU 45a measures the time after the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T6 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the second big winning prize opening. In order to finish opening 41, a close signal is output. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a measures the time from the end of the round game. Then, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDb (0.9 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 45a ends the small hit game. In the case of a small hit game, since the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is maintained, the main control CPU 45a controls the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit even during the small hit game, and after the small hit game ends. Does not output a command to specify the game state. That is, the main control CPU 45a does not make a state transition determination as to whether or not to give a certain probability change state.

  By executing the control of the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, in the first round of the special probability change 15 round big hit game, the probability change two round big hit game and the small hit game and the big prize opening 41 are opened. A state is created in which the aspects are identical. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the first opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + The second opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) = 3.2 seconds is multiplied, and the special winning opening 41 is opened twice. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), in probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the first round game time T5 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INc (2.0 seconds) + the second round game time The special winning opening 41 is opened twice by multiplying T5 (0.6 seconds) = 3.2 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the small hit game, the first opening time T6 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + second opening time T6 (0.6 seconds) ) = The round winning time T7 (3.2 seconds) is multiplied and the special winning opening 41 is opened twice. That is, the time from the start of the first opening of the first prize winning opening 41 to the end of the second opening in the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game and the large in the probability variable 2 round jackpot game and the small hit game The time from the first opening of the winning opening 41 to the end of the second opening is set to “3.2 (seconds)”. That is, in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the probability variation 2 round jackpot game, and the small hit game, the big winning opening 41 is opened in the same release mode for “3.2 (seconds)”.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, a time T8 until the third release is performed in the first round of the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game, and until the probability variable 2 round jackpot game ends. The time T9 and the time T10 until the small hit game ends are both set to “6.1 (seconds)” and are set to the same time.

  From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the open mode of the big winning opening 41 is visually recognized, it is not possible to distinguish between the probability variation 2 round big hit game and the small hit game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even in the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, after the start of the first round, until the third release is performed, Cannot be distinguished. As a result, even if the big winning opening 41 is opened twice in a short time (0.6 seconds), the player is either a special probability variable 15 round jackpot game or a probability variable 2 round jackpot game from the open mode. Or whether it is a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the main control CPU 45a that controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 41 performed in the round game functions as an opening control means. Then, the main control CPU 45a has a shorter time than the round game time (time T4 and time T7 in FIGS. 5A and 5C) in the first round and the small hit game of the special probability variable 15 round big hit game (FIG. 5). During times T1 and T6) of (a) and (c), the control for opening the special winning opening 41 is the first opening control. In addition, the main control CPU 45a performs round game time in the 2nd to 15th rounds of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the normal non-probability variation 15 round jackpot game, and the probability variation 2 round jackpot game (FIG. 5 ( During times T3 and T5) of a) and (b), the control for opening the special winning opening 41 is the second opening control. Further, the main control CPU 45a has a longer time (time T2 in FIG. 5A) than the time of the first opening control (time T1 in FIG. 5A) in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. Meanwhile, the control for opening the special winning opening 41 is the third opening control.

  In the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game of this embodiment, the main control CPU 45a executes the first release control in the first round game. Then, the main control CPU 45a opens the prize winning opening 41 for the specified number of rounds (2 times) of the 2 chances of the odd change 2 rounds in the 1st round of the special probability change 15 rounds of the big hit game, and at the same time the opening time T1. Set to the same time as the round game time T5 for the probabilistic 2 round jackpot and release. Further, the main control CPU 45a executes the third release control in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, and after opening the big winning opening 41 twice, until the round game time T4 elapses. The mouth 41 is opened. Further, in the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, the main control CPU 45a executes the second release control in each round game from the second round, and opens the big winning opening 41 during the round game time T3.

  Further, in the probability variation 2 round jackpot game of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a executes the second release control in each of the two round games, and opens the big winning opening 41 during the round game time T5. Further, in the small hit game of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a executes the first opening control in one round game, and opens the special winning opening 41 by a predetermined number of times of opening. Specifically, in the small hit game, the main control CPU 45a opens the big prize winning opening 41 for a predetermined number of rounds (two times) of the probable variation two round big hits, and at the same time opens the opening time T6 for the probable two rounds big hit. It is set to the same time as the round game time T5 and released. In other words, the main control CPU 45a opens the special winning opening 41 for a predetermined number of times of opening (two times) in the small hit game in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, and one open time T1 is set to the same time as the single opening time T6 of the small hit game and released.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a generates a big hit gaming state signal indicating that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is the big hit gaming state when the big hit lottery is won. This big hit gaming state signal is output from the external connection terminal board G to the hall computer HC and the data lamp 51. Then, in the present embodiment, the jackpot gaming state signal when the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is given, after the big winning opening 41 is opened twice in the first round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, At the same time as the third opening is performed, the signal is output via the external connection terminal board G. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the big hit game state signal when the probability variation two round big hit game is awarded is not output. In addition, when a small hit game is awarded in the present embodiment, a big hit game state signal is not generated as in the case of winning a big hit lottery, and information regarding the small hit is not output to the outside. As a result, the player cannot determine whether the special probability change 15 round big hit game, the probability change 2 round big hit game or the small hit game is given from the display mode of the data lamp 51. When the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is awarded, the display mode of the data lamp 51 is rewritten at the same time as the third opening. When a normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game and a normal non-probability variation 15 round jackpot game are awarded, a jackpot game state signal is output at the start of the opening of these jackpot games, and the display mode of the data lamp 51 is rewritten. . In the present embodiment, as described above, the main control CPU 45a that determines whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state and generates a big hit gaming state signal is used as the big hit gaming determination means and the big hit gaming state signal generation means. Function.

  Next, the control contents during the big hit game and the small hit game executed by the overall control CPU 46a of the sub overall control board 46 will be described. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a of the sub overall control board 46 that executes the following various processes based on the control program functions as a notification effect control unit, a measurement unit, a measurement determination unit, and a game determination unit.

  When the general control CPU 46a receives an opening command, a round command, and an ending command from the main control board 45, the overall control CPU 46a sends an effect instruction command for instructing an effect content predetermined according to the jackpot game to be given to the effect display control board 47 and Output to the sound / lamp control board 48, respectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a inputs an opening command and a closing command output from the main control board 45 during the special probability change 15 round big hit game, and receives the big prize opening 41 in the first round of the special probability change 15 round big hit game. It is understood how many times the opening of is. Then, the overall control CPU 46a executes a game determination process related to the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game based on the release command output by the main control board 45 during the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game.

  Next, game determination processing executed by the overall control CPU 46a will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a is configured to execute a game determination process when executing a special probability variation 15 round jackpot game.

  In the game determination process, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not an opening command for instructing “3 (first time)” as the number of opening of the special winning opening 41 is input (step S10). In other words, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process after step S11 of the game determination process on condition that the release command instructing “3 (the first)” is input as the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 41. The determination in step S10 of the game determination process is repeatedly executed until an opening command for instructing “3 (first time)” is input as the number of times the special winning opening 41 is opened.

  If the determination result in step S10 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a has input a release command instructing “3 (first time)” as the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 41, so that a predetermined continuous effect (notification effect) ) Is output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 (step S11). In the present embodiment, the continuation effect is an effect of notifying that the jackpot game still continues after the two big winning openings 41 are opened in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. The continuous effect is an effect developed by the display effect in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 28 that is a notification effect executing means. That is, by making this continuation effect appear, the player is notified that the special probability variation 15 round big hit game is awarded, in other words, the probability variation 2 round big hit game and the small hit game are not granted. In addition, when the probability variation 2 round big hit game and the small hit game are awarded, the overall control CPU 46a does not instruct the production instead of the continuous production. For this reason, if the continuous performance is not performed, the player can recognize that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is not granted, while the probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the small hit game are granted. I can't recognize it.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 46a starts measuring the elapsed time since the release command instructing “3 (first)” as the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 41 is entered (step S12). In other words, the overall control CPU 46a measures the elapsed time from the execution of the third release in the first round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game with the timer. The overall control CPU 46a updates the contents of the timer every 2 ms that is the control cycle.

  The overall control CPU 46a starts measuring the elapsed time in step S12, and determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 during the elapsed time measurement (step S13). ). That is, the overall control CPU 46a makes the determination in step S13 based on the detection signals output by the game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 that have passed through the game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b and detected the game balls. Do. After the general control CPU 46a instructs execution of the continuation effect (from the execution of the continuation effect), the game ball is fired by the player based on the detection mode of the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. At the same time, a game determination is made in step S13 as to whether or not a game is being performed with an appropriate launch intensity. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the launch intensity for launching the game ball toward the game execution area is an appropriate launch intensity. When the detection state of the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 both detect the game ball with the two switches, it can be detected that the game ball is being launched by the player toward the game execution area. . Further, when the detection state of the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 detects the game ball only by the first game state confirmation switch SW5, the game ball is being launched by the player toward the game non-execution area. Can be detected. If the game ball is detected only by the first game state confirmation switch SW5, the game ball is released by the second game state confirmation switch SW6 even though the game ball is being launched toward the game execution area. It may not be detected. Further, when the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 do not detect the game ball with the two switches, it can be detected that the game ball is not being fired by the player. In the present embodiment, since the first game state confirmation gate 44a is provided immediately in front of the area entrance H1a, the first game state confirmation switch SW5 does not detect the game ball and the second game state confirmation switch SW6 plays the game. A detection mode for detecting a sphere is rare (almost does not exist).

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the player has detected a detection signal for both of the game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 during the measurement of the elapsed time since the third opening. As a result, the determination result in step S13 is affirmed and the game determination is affirmed, assuming that a game ball is being fired and that a game is being performed with an appropriate launch intensity. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 46a does not output detection signals for the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 during the measurement of the elapsed time since the third opening, or only one of the switches. When the detection signal is output, the game ball is being fired by the player, and the game determination is negative because the determination result in step S13 is negative, assuming that the game is not being performed with an appropriate launch intensity. That is, when the determination result in step S13 is negative, the game ball is not being fired by the player, or the game ball is being fired by the player but is being launched toward the game non-execution area. Is the case. Note that during the measurement of the elapsed time since the third opening, the game ball may not pass through the second game state confirmation gate 44b even though the game ball has been launched into the game execution area by the player. In such a case, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of step S13.

  If the determination result in step S13 is affirmative (when both detection states of the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 output detection signals), the overall control CPU 46a determines the game after executing the continuous effect. The game determination process is terminated with affirmative. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the detection state of the two gaming state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 does not output a detection signal, or only one of the switches outputs a detection signal), The overall control CPU 46a starts measuring elapsed time in step S12 and determines whether or not a predetermined time T2a (“5 (seconds)” in the present embodiment) has elapsed (step S14). If this determination result is negative (when the elapsed time has started to be measured and the predetermined time has not elapsed), the overall control CPU 46a returns to step S13 and instructs the execution of the continuous effect, and then the two gaming states It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. That is, when the CPU 46a for overall control starts measuring the elapsed time in step S12, the game balls are detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6, and an affirmative determination is made in step S13, or a predetermined time has elapsed. Until step S14 is positively determined, the processes of step S13 and step S14 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S14 is affirmative (when the measurement of elapsed time has started and a predetermined time has elapsed), the overall control CPU 46a sends an arousing effect designation command for instructing execution of a predetermined arousal effect, Output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 (step S15). In the present embodiment, the arousal effect is an effect of notifying again that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game has occurred, and inviting the player to fire a game ball. The arousing effect is an effect developed by the display effect in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 28 that is a notification effect executing means. That is, by making this arousal effect appear, the player is informed and alerted that the special probability variation 15 round big hit game is granted, in other words, the probability variation 2 round big hit game and the small hit game are not granted. .

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 46a that has instructed execution of the arousing effect determines whether or not a game ball has been detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 (step S16). Then, after instructing the execution of the arousing effect, the overall control CPU 46a, in the same manner as in step S13, the game ball is being fired by the player based on the detection state of the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6, and appropriate In step S16, a game determination is made as to whether or not a game is being performed with a firing strength.

  If the determination result of step S16 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a repeatedly executes the determination of step S16. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S16 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a outputs an arousal effect end command for instructing stop (termination) of the arousal effect to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48, respectively. (Step S17). That is, the overall control CPU 46a continuously instructs the execution of the arousing effect until the game balls are detected by the two gaming state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 after the instruction to execute the arousing effect is given. The stop (end) of the arousal effect is instructed on condition that both the game balls are detected by the confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. The overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result in step S16 is negative after the instruction to execute the arousal effect, and that the special probability change 15 round big hit game is not detected without detecting the game ball by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. When the round game time set for the first round game (the open time set for the third open time) elapses, a forcible effect end command is forcibly output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48, respectively. To do. Then, the overall control CPU 46a that has output the arousal effect end command ends the game determination process.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result in step S14 of the game determination process, two instructions are given until a predetermined time elapses after the execution of the continuous effect is instructed. The game ball is not passed through the game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b. That is, in such a state, there is a possibility that the player may not recognize (not notice) that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game has been awarded even though the continuation effect is being executed. . Therefore, for a player who is not aware that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game has been awarded despite the execution of the continuation effect in this way, the special probability variation can be achieved by causing the arousal effect to appear. The player is informed again that a 15-round jackpot game has been awarded and arouses the launch of a game ball. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the predetermined time T2a is set to a time for entering one ball when a game ball is launched when the special winning opening 41 is opened.

  For example, when the arrival time of the launched game ball to the big prize opening 41 is “3 (seconds)” and the ratio of the launched game balls entering the big prize opening 41 is “50%”, the big prize opening The time required to enter one ball when 41 is released is 4.2 (seconds) (0.6 (seconds) × 2 + 3 (seconds)). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the predetermined time T2a is set to 5 (seconds) longer than 4.2 (seconds), thereby setting the time to enter at least one ball. . For this reason, a player who recognizes that the game is a special probability variation 15 round big hit game by continuing the production can cause the game ball to enter the big winning opening 41 within a predetermined time T2a by continuously firing the game ball. it can. Therefore, for a player who has not noticed that a special round 15 round big hit game has been awarded despite the appearance of the continuation effect, an arousal effect appears, while a special effect appears. The arousing effect is not executed for a player who recognizes that the game is a promising 15 round big hit game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the ratio of the game balls launched toward the game execution area to the big winning opening 41 is compared with the ratio of passing through the game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b, The ratio of the game balls passing through the respective game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b disposed in the region where the game balls can easily reach is higher than that of the big winning opening 41. That is, for example, when the percentage of game balls launched toward the game execution area entering the big prize opening 41 is “50%”, the percentage passing through the game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b is the big prize opening. It becomes higher than the ratio “50%” for entering 41. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 41, it passes through the two game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b at a high rate (almost certainly). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game determination is performed by the two game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b, thereby recognizing that the special probability variation 15 round big hit game is given by the execution of the continuous effect and moving toward the game execution area. For a player who has fired a game ball, the game ball is launched toward the game execution area regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the big prize opening 41. Do not run.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the third opening time T2 is a predetermined time T2a (5 (seconds)) and a remaining opening time obtained by removing the predetermined time T2a from the opening time T2. T2b (18.8 (seconds)). The predetermined time T2a is a time for entering one ball, and the remaining release time T2b is set to a time for satisfying the upper limit number of balls entered. For example, the upper limit number of balls in the grand prize opening 41 is “9 balls”, the arrival time of the launched game balls to the big prize opening 41 is “3 (seconds)”, and the launched game balls are in the big prize opening 41. When the rate of entering is “50%”, it is 18.8 (seconds), which is longer than the time required to enter the upper limit number of entering balls in a round game. For this reason, even a player who has not noticed that a special probability variation 15 round jackpot game has been granted will be able to enter sufficiently after recognizing that a special probability variation 15 round jackpot game has been granted due to the appearance of an arousal effect. The remaining open time T2b is set so that the upper limit number of balls can be satisfied. As a result, it is possible to enter the upper limit number of game balls regardless of whether or not the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game has been given due to the appearance of the continuous performance. , There is no difference in the number of prize balls that can be obtained by entering the ball.

  Next, the control contents during the big hit game and the small hit game executed by the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 will be described. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 that executes the following various processes based on the control program functions as a notification effect control means.

  When the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the normal non-probability variation 15 round jackpot game are given, the display control CPU 47a performs the opening effect, each round effect, The ending production is executed. Specifically, when the display control CPU 47a inputs an effect instruction command related to each effect, the display content of the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is displayed so that each effect is executed with a predetermined effect content. Control. At this time, the display control CPU 47a uses the image data in the display control ROM 47b to generate display data for displaying an image according to the effect contents of each effect. Then, the display control CPU 47a switches the image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the generated display data for every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 2 ms).

  Further, when the special probability variation 15 round big hit game is given, the display control CPU 47a is from the start of the big hit game until the third release of the first round is started (at the time of FIG. 7 (a)). Q), the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled as shown in FIG. That is, the display control CPU 47a causes the “background change effect” to be executed in the same manner as the effect content based on the specific variation pattern of the symbol variation game that gives the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. Then, the display control CPU 47a causes the “continuous effect” to be executed by inputting a continuous effect designation command at the elapse of time T11 shown in FIG. 7A from the start of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled. This time T11 corresponds to the time until the special winning opening 41 starts the third opening in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. Then, when the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is given, the display control CPU 47a performs image processing from the second round to the end of the ending in the same manner as the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game. The display content of the display unit GH is controlled. In FIGS. 7A and 7B, “OP” indicates the opening, “1” and “2” indicate the first and second opening of the grand prize winning opening 41, “IN” indicates the interval, “ED” indicates an ending.

  Further, the display control CPU 47a inputs an arousing effect designation command after the elapse of the time T11 shown in FIG. 7A from the start of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game and when the predetermined time T2a elapses. Thus, the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so as to execute the “calling effect”. Then, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so that the “arousing effect” is continuously executed until the arousal effect end command is input. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a special effect is given to the player by displaying an insertion image (cut-in image) such as “During a big hit” while executing a continuation effect when executing an arousal effect. It is intended to alert (notify) that a 15-round jackpot game has been awarded.

  In addition, when the probability variation 2 round jackpot game is given, the display control CPU 47a displays the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. 7B from the start of the jackpot game to the end of the jackpot game. Control the content. That is, the display control CPU 47a causes the “background change effect” to be executed in the same manner as the effect content based on the specific variation pattern of the symbol variation game that gives the probability variation 2-round jackpot game. Then, the display control CPU 47a ends the display effect during the big hit game with the elapse of time T11 shown in FIG. 7B from the start of the probability variation 2 round big hit game. This time T11 corresponds to the time from the start to the end of the probability variation 2 round jackpot game.

  When the small hit game is given, the display control CPU 47a displays the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. 7B from the start of the small hit game to the end of the small hit game. Control the content. That is, the display control CPU 47a causes the “background change effect” to be executed in the same manner as the effect content based on the specific variation pattern of the symbol variation game that gives the small hit game. Then, the display control CPU 47a ends the display effect during the small hit game as the time T11 shown in FIG. 7B elapses from the start of the small hit game. This time T11 corresponds to the time from the start of the small hit game to the end. In the case of probability variation 2 round big hit games and small hit games, the display control CPU 47a displays a specific symbol combination (chance) indicated by the stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols when the time T11 has elapsed. Notify that it was a round big hit game and a small hit game. In addition, since there is no opening in the small hit game, the time T11 is a time obtained by subtracting the opening times (0.004 seconds) of the special probability variation 15 round big hit game and the probability variation 2 round big hit game. And, if strictly defined as described above, the small hit game time T11 is different from each time T11 of the special probability variation 15 round big hit game and the probability variation 2 round big hit game, but “0.004 seconds” It is a time that the player cannot measure. Therefore, it can be said that in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the probability variation 2 round jackpot game, and the small hit game, the background change effect after the lapse of the variation time X is executed for substantially the same time.

  By executing the control of the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, an image is displayed on the image display unit GH in the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, the probability variation 2 round big hit game, and the small hit game. The display content is the same. In other words, in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, until the third release is started, until the probability variation 2 round jackpot game ends, and until the small hit game ends. The display contents are the same. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation 2 round big hit game and the small hit game even if the display contents of the image display unit GH are visually recognized together with the open state of the big prize opening 41 as described above. Can not be distinguished. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even in the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, after the start of the first round until the third release is started (that is, until the continuous production is started). ), Probability variation 2 rounds jackpot game and small hit game can not be distinguished.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. 7C when the variation pattern for the offending effect in which the variation time Y is set is selected. . That is, the display control CPU 47a causes the background change effect to be executed during the fluctuation time Y. The fluctuation time Y is a time obtained by adding the time T11 to the fluctuation time X. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is determined from the display contents of the image display unit GH whether the game is a special probability variation 15 round big hit game, a probability variation two round big hit game, a small hit game, or an outlier effect. It cannot be determined.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the first round (first) round game of the special probability change 15 round jackpot game, the main control CPU 45a executes the third release control in addition to the first release control. As a result, the round winning time 41 of the special odd-change 15 round jackpot game has elapsed even after the special winning opening 41 is opened for the specified number of rounds specified in the odd-change 2 round jackpot game according to the first opening control. Meanwhile, the big winning opening 41 is opened by the third opening control. Therefore, even in the first round game, the total opening time when the opening time (T1 + T1 + T2) of the grand prize winning opening 41 in the first round game is released by the number of rounds specified in the probability variation 2 round jackpot game ( It can be set longer than (T5 + T5), and the maximum number of balls can be obtained. Furthermore, while the third opening control is started, the continuation effect is performed to notify the player that the special probability variation 15 round big hit game is being performed. However, in the case of a player with little game experience, the continuation effect is performed. In some cases, the player may not be aware that a special round 15 round big hit game is being played. For this reason, in the game board YB (game area H1) area where the game ball is easier to reach than the big winning opening 41 along the flow path of the game ball launched to the game board YB (game area H1), Two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 (game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b) for detecting passage are provided, and the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected by the confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. I did it. That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not a game is being played by the player based on the detection state of the game ball by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. Then, when the passage of the game ball is not detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 before the predetermined time T2a elapses from the start of the third release control (when it is determined that no game is being performed) ) Even if the player has little gaming experience who is not aware that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is being performed by notifying the player that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is being performed again by an arousal effect. It is possible to obtain the maximum number of balls and to understand the contents of the big hit game. On the other hand, for a player who has a lot of gaming experience who can recognize that the special probability variation 15 round big hit game is being performed by the continuous performance performed in accordance with the start of the third release control, Since the game balls can be detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6, it becomes possible to play the game without feeling bothered by being notified again by the arousing effect. Therefore, the maximum number of balls can be obtained regardless of the gaming experience, and the interest of the game for the big hit game is not impaired regardless of the gaming experience.

  (2) Although some players are firing game balls, they are not necessarily firing into a game execution area where the game balls can flow down to the big prize opening 41. In other words, some players who have little gaming experience do not realize that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game has been awarded, and are playing a game without aiming at the big winning opening 41. For this reason, a special probability variation 15 round big hit game is given by providing a game state confirmation switch in each of the game area H1 in the area where the game ball can be detected first and the game execution area which can flow down to the big prize opening 41. It is possible to detect with higher accuracy whether or not a game is being performed. As a result, it is possible to notify the player again with the arousal effect for the player who does not notice that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is given.

  (3) In the first round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the total opening time (T1 + T1 + T2) of the big winning opening 41 opened according to the first opening control and the third opening control is the first round It was made the same as the opening time of the big winning opening 41 opened according to the second opening control in the round game time T3 after the game. As a result, even in the first round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, it is possible to obtain a ball that is almost the same as the round game after the round game.

  (4) The round game time T4 in the first round game of the special probability change 15 round jackpot game is the remaining open time T2b from the elapse of the predetermined time T2a to the end of the third open control after the start of the third open control. However, by setting at least the upper limit number of game balls to be able to enter the big winning opening 41, it is possible to obtain the maximum number of balls regardless of the player's gaming experience.

  (5) Probability 2 round jackpot game round game time T5 is set to such a time that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 41 does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. As a result, the round game of the probabilistic 2 round jackpot game is ended only after the lapse of the round game time T5, and a difference in the number of balls from the special probabilistic 15 round jackpot game is added. This prevents the round game time T4 of the round from becoming long.

  (6) In addition, by setting the round game time T5 of the probabilistic 2 round jackpot game to a time such that the number of game balls entering the grand prize winning opening 41 does not satisfy the upper limit number of entrances, It is possible to prevent the round game from being ended only by the first opening and the second opening of the second opening in the first round of the probabilistic 15 round big hit game. Therefore, in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the third opening can be surely executed, and a total of three opening can be surely executed.

  (7) Special probability variation 15 rounds Round game time T4 in the first round game of jackpot game, after the start of the third release control, a predetermined time T2a enters at least one game ball into the big prize opening 41 By setting the time as possible, for a player who has a lot of gaming experience to play a game based on the continuation effect, after the start of the third opening control, until the predetermined time T2a elapses, You can enter the ball. For this reason, the player who has a lot of gaming experience does not feel annoyance due to re-notification by the arousal effect.

  (8) After the winning prize opening 41 is opened for the prescribed number of rounds of the probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the jackpot gaming state signal is output from the external connection terminal board G to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 at the same time as the third opening control is executed. (Data lamp 51, hall computer HC, etc.) In other words, by delaying the timing of the external output, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the player is playing even when the data lamp 51 flashes or the like is in the special probability variable 15 round big hit game state or the probability variable two round big hit game It is possible to obscure whether it is in a state.

  (9) In the first round game of the special probability change 15 round jackpot game, the main control CPU 45a executes the third release control in addition to the first release control. As a result, even after the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened for the predetermined number of times of the small hit game according to the first release control, the third game period T4 of the special probability variable 15 round big hit game is elapsed. The special winning opening 41 is opened by the opening control. As a result, even in the first round game, the total opening time (T6 + T6) when the opening time (T1 + T1 + T2) of the big prize opening 41 in one round game is released by the predetermined number of times of the small hit game is released. ) Can be set longer, and the maximum number of balls can be obtained.

  (10) In the first round (first) round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the main control CPU 45a executes the third release control in addition to the first release control. As a result, even after the grand prize winning opening 41 is opened for the predetermined number of times of the small hit game according to the first release control, the third game period T4 of the special probability variable 15 round big hit game is elapsed. The special winning opening 41 is opened by the opening control. As a result, even in the first round game, the total opening time (T6 + T6) when the opening time (T1 + T1 + T2) of the big prize opening 41 in one round game is released by the predetermined number of times of the small hit game is released. ) Can be set longer, and the maximum number of balls can be obtained. Furthermore, while the third opening control is started, the continuation effect is performed to notify the player that the special probability variation 15 round big hit game is being performed. However, in the case of a player with little game experience, the continuation effect is performed. In some cases, the player may not be aware that a special round 15 round big hit game is being played. For this reason, in the game board YB (game area H1) area where the game ball is easier to reach than the big winning opening 41 along the flow path of the game ball launched to the game board YB (game area H1), Two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 (game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b) for detecting passage are provided, and the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected by the confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. I did it. That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not a game is being played by the player based on the detection state of the game ball by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. Then, when the passage of the game ball is not detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 before the predetermined time T2a elapses from the start of the third release control (when it is determined that no game is being performed) ) Even if the player has little gaming experience who is not aware that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is being performed by notifying the player that the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is being performed again by an arousal effect. It is possible to obtain the maximum number of balls and to understand the contents of the big hit game. On the other hand, for a player who has a lot of gaming experience who can recognize that the special probability variation 15 round big hit game is being performed by the continuous performance performed in accordance with the start of the third release control, Since the game balls can be detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6, it becomes possible to play the game without feeling bothered by being notified again by the arousing effect. Therefore, in a pachinko machine using a small hit game, while maintaining the player's expectation for a special probability variable 15 round big hit game, while obtaining the maximum number of balls regardless of the game experience, regardless of the game experience The entertainment of the game for the big hit game will not be spoiled.

  (11) The round game time T7 of the small hit game is set to a time such that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 41 does not satisfy the upper limit number. As a result, the round game of the small hit game is terminated only after the round game time T7 has elapsed, and the difference in the number of balls from the special probability variable 15 round big hit game is given, and the first round of the special probability variable 15 round big hit game Prevents a long round game time.

  (12) In addition, by setting the round game time T7 of the small hit game to a time such that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 41 does not satisfy the upper limit number of games, In the first round of the round big hit game, it is possible to prevent the round game from being ended only by the first opening and the second opening. Therefore, in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the third opening can be surely executed, and a total of three opening can be surely executed.

  (13) After opening the big winning opening 41 for a predetermined number of times of small hit game, simultaneously with the execution of the third release control, a big hit game state signal is sent from the external connection terminal board G to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 ( Data lamp 51, hall computer HC, etc.). In other words, by delaying the timing of the external output, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the player is playing even by blinking of the data lamp 51 or the like is in the special probability variation 15 round big hit gaming state or in the small hit gaming state. You can make sure you don't know.

  (14) In the first round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the main control CPU 45a executes the first release control within the round game time T4 set in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. The winning prize opening 41 is opened for the specified number of rounds specified in the probabilistic 2 round jackpot game. Also, the opening time T1 of the special winning opening 41 is set to be the same as the round game time T5 of the probability variation 2 round big hit game. Therefore, until the second opening of the big winning opening 41 in the first round is finished and the third opening starts, whether the big hit game won for the player is a special probability change 15 round jackpot game, or the probability change Whether it is a two-round jackpot game can be lost. The main control CPU 45a executes the second release control in round games after the first round game, so that the player can play round games after the first round game (rounds from the second round). In (Game), it is possible to obtain the maximum number of balls that can be obtained in a round game for the specified number of rounds.

  (15) In the first round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the main control CPU 45a executes the first release control within the round game time T4 set in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. The special winning opening 41 is opened for a predetermined number of times of opening in the small hit game. Also, the opening time T1 of the special winning opening 41 is set to be the same as the single opening time T6 of the small hit game. Therefore, until the second round of the first round game is completed and the third round begins, the player is given a special chance change 15 round big hit game or small win game. I can not understand. The main control CPU 45a executes the second release control in round games after the first round game, so that the player can play round games after the first round game (rounds from the second round). In (Game), it is possible to obtain the maximum number of balls that can be obtained in a round game for the specified number of rounds.

  (16) In the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, probability variation 2 round jackpot game, and small hit game, after the elapse of the variation time X of the specific variation pattern, the “background change effect” is continuously displayed as the display effect of the big hit game and the small hit game. ”Was executed. As a result, it is not possible to distinguish whether it is a special probability variation 15 round big hit game, a probability variation 2 round big hit game, or a small hit game from the contents of the effect displayed on the image display unit GH. Therefore, the player can be expected to win the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game even if the player has won the odd variation 2 round jackpot game and the small hit game. Then, the player can expect the appearance of “continuation effect”.

  (17) Further, a variation pattern for executing the background change effect is set for the variation time Y even during the off-line effect. In the special probability change 15 round jackpot game, the probability change 2 round jackpot game, and the small hit game, the “background change effect” is continued. Therefore, the fact that the game has shifted to the big hit game and the small hit game can be kept secret from the player. Then, the player can expect the appearance of “continuation effect”.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, probability variation 2 round jackpot game, and small hit game, after the symbol variation game is over, the game is displayed on the effect display device 28 after the transition to the big hit game and the small hit game. The contents of the effect executed in the part GH are different from those in the first embodiment.

  Specifically, in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the display control CPU 47a executes the “background change effect” based on the specific variation pattern until the variation time X elapses, and from the start of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. , Another effect (“transition destination display effect”) is executed. The transition destination display effect is performed, for example, in a form that suggests a transition to a special probability variation 15 round jackpot game or a probability variation 2 round jackpot game. Then, the display control CPU 47a causes the “continuous effect” to be executed by inputting a continuous effect designation command at the elapse of time T11 shown in FIG. 8A from the start of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled. This time T11 corresponds to the time until the special winning opening 41 starts the third opening in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. Then, when the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game is given, the display control CPU 47a performs image processing from the second round to the end of the ending in the same manner as the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game. The display content of the display unit GH is controlled. 8A and 8B, “OP” indicates the opening, “1” and “2” indicate the first and second opening of the grand prize winning opening 41, “IN” indicates the interval, “ED” indicates an ending.

  Further, in the probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the display control CPU 47a executes “background change rendering” based on the specific variation pattern until the variation time X elapses, and another performance (“ Transition destination display effect ") is executed. That is, the display control CPU 47a causes the “transition destination display effect” to be executed as in the case of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game. Then, the display control CPU 47a ends the display effect during the big hit game with the elapse of time T11 shown in FIG. 8B from the start of the probability variation two-round big hit game. This time T11 corresponds to the time from the start to the end of the probability variation 2 round jackpot game.

  Further, in the small hit game, the display control CPU 47a executes the “background change effect” based on the specific variation pattern until the fluctuation time X elapses, and from the start of the small hit game, another effect (“transfer destination display effect”). )). That is, the display control CPU 47a causes the “transition destination display effect” to be executed in the same manner as in the special probability change 15 round jackpot game and the probability change 2 round jackpot game. Then, the display control CPU 47a ends the display effect during the small hit game as the time T11 shown in FIG. 8B elapses from the start of the small hit game. This time T11 corresponds to the time from the start of the small hit game to the end. In addition, since there is no opening in the small hit game, the time T11 is a time obtained by subtracting the opening times (0.004 seconds) of the special probability variation 15 round big hit game and the probability variation 2 round big hit game. Note that the time T11 of the small hit game is a time different from the time T11 of the special probability variation 15 round big hit game and the probability variation 2 round big hit game if strictly defined as described above, but “0.004 seconds” is It is a time that the player cannot measure. Therefore, it can be said that the transition destination display effect after the lapse of the variation time X is executed for substantially the same time in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, probability variation 2 round jackpot game, and small hit game.

  By executing the control of the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, an image is displayed on the image display unit GH in the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, the probability variation 2 round big hit game, and the small hit game. The display content is the same. In other words, in the first round of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, until the third release is started, until the probability variation 2 round jackpot game ends, and until the small hit game ends. The display contents are the same. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation 2 round big hit game and the small hit game even if the display contents of the image display unit GH are visually recognized together with the open state of the big prize opening 41 as described above. Can not be distinguished. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even in the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, after the start of the first round until the third release is started (that is, until the continuous production is started). In the meantime, there is no distinction between 2 chance big hit games and small hit games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the non-reach production includes a variation pattern in which the same variation as the specific variation pattern is executed in the symbol variation game and the variation time X is associated. It is. When the variation pattern for the offending effect in which the variation time X is set is selected, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. That is, the display control CPU 47 a causes the background change effect to be executed during the variation time X. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the “background change effect”, whether the special probability variation 15 round big hit game, the probability variation two round big hit game, or the small hit game is determined based on the display content of the image display unit GH. It is impossible to determine whether there is an off-stage production. In the present embodiment, in the case of special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, probability variation 2 round jackpot game, and small hit game, the transition time X elapses by changing from “background change effect” to “transition destination display effect”. It becomes possible to recognize that it is not “out of” at the time (at the end of the symbol variation game).

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (15) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(18) In the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, probability variation 2 round jackpot game, and small hit game, after the passage of the variation time X of the specific variation pattern, the “destination display effect” is displayed as the display effect of the big hit game and the small hit game. It was made to execute. As a result, it is not possible to distinguish whether it is a special probability variation 15 round big hit game, a probability variation 2 round big hit game, or a small hit game from the contents of the effect displayed on the image display unit GH. Therefore, the player can be expected to win the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game even if the player has won the odd variation 2 round jackpot game and the small hit game. Then, the player can expect the appearance of “continuation effect”.

  (19) Further, a variation pattern for executing the background change effect is set during the variation time X even during the off-line effect. Then, at the time of the offending effect, the background change effect is executed until the fluctuation time X elapses, and the transition destination display effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the game has shifted to the big hit game and the small hit game when the fluctuation time X has elapsed. Then, the player can expect the appearance of “continuation effect”.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
-Each embodiment can also employ | adopt the structure provided only with either one of the two game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b. That is, whether or not a game is being played by the player may be determined based on, for example, a detection mode of only one first game state confirmation switch SW5 by the first game state confirmation gate 44a.

  In each embodiment, three or more game state confirmation gates (game state confirmation switches) can be provided. For example, when three game state confirmation gates are provided, one game state confirmation gate is provided at the position of the first game state confirmation gate 44a, and two game state confirmation gates are provided in the game execution area. If the game ball passes through at least two of the gates, the determination result of steps S13 and S16 of the game determination process may be affirmed. Further, when the game ball passes through one gate in the vicinity of the area entrance H1a and the game ball passes through one of the two gates in the game execution area, the determination in steps S13 and S16 of the game determination process You may make it affirm a result. In this case, one switch can be shared by two gates provided in the game execution area.

  In each embodiment, the game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b may be arbitrarily changed as long as the game ball is easier to reach than the big winning opening 41, and the gaming ball enters the big winning opening 41. In spite of this, it is only necessary that the rate at which the determination results of steps S13 and S16 of the game determination process are negative is extremely low (0% is preferable).

  In each embodiment, at least one of the game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b may be provided in the game execution area. In other words, at least one gaming state confirmation switch may be provided in a region where the game ball reaches the special winning opening 41.

  Each embodiment may adopt a configuration in which a detection signal is output to the overall control CPU 46a only when a game ball is detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. In this case, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the game determination processing steps S13 and S16 depend on whether or not a detection signal output only when a game ball is detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 is input. Make a decision.

  -In each embodiment, if the 1st game state confirmation gate 44a is provided in the area | region where a game ball | bowl is easier to reach than the 2nd game state confirmation gate 44b or the big winning opening 41 (a game ball | bowl passes easily). Good.

  In each embodiment, the continuation effect and the arousal effect are executed in synchronization with not only the display effect of the effect display device 28 but also the light effect of the frame lamp units 17 to 19 and the sound effect of the speakers 20, 21, 25. it can. Further, the continuation effect and the arousal effect can be executed only by the light effect of the frame lamp units 17 to 19 and the sound effect of the speakers 20, 21, 25.

  In each embodiment, the predetermined time T2a may be changed and may be longer than 5 seconds. However, the remaining opening time T2b is also changed with the change of the predetermined time T2a, but it is preferable to set the remaining opening time T2b to a time that satisfies the upper limit number of entering balls. Further, the predetermined time T2a can be made shorter than 5 seconds. In this case, when the game ball is continuously being fired at the time of the appearance of the continuous effect, there are game balls already fired in the game area H1, so the predetermined time T2a is set shorter than 5 seconds. Also, the same effects as in the embodiment can be achieved.

  -Each embodiment can also replace the process of step S13 and the process of step S14 in a game determination process. That is, if the determination result in step S13 is negative and the determination result in step S14 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to step S15 and instructs execution of the arousal effect.

  In each embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a not only determines whether or not the game balls are detected by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6 at step 13 and step S16 of the game determination process, but also by using the two switches. You may make it determine based on how many times a game ball is detected. For example, in step S13, even a player who has not noticed that a special probability variation 15 round jackpot game has been awarded due to the appearance of a continuous performance, the game ball happens to pass through the two game state confirmation gates 44a and 44b. In such a case, there is a possibility that the notification by the arousing effect is not executed again. For this reason, the overall control CPU 46a determines in step S13 whether or not the game ball has been detected twice or more by the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6. In the case of a player who is not aware that the game ball has been given, even if the game ball happens to pass through the two game state confirmation switches SW5 and SW6, an arousing effect can appear.

  Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not set a small hit game. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the control during the jackpot game may be executed in the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game and the probability variation 2 round jackpot game as described in each embodiment.

In each embodiment, the specified number of rounds set for each jackpot game may be changed. In addition, it is preferable that the prescribed number of rounds for the probabilistic 2 round jackpot game is two or more.
-In each embodiment, you may change the time concerning a single opening / closing operation | movement of the special winning opening 41, and round game time. The interval time between rounds and the interval time within round may be the same time or may be set to different times.

-In each embodiment, it is good also considering the number of the big prize opening provided in the game board YB as two or more.
Each embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.

  In each embodiment, the sub general control board 46 may be omitted, and various commands from the main control board 45 may be output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  Each embodiment adopts a configuration in which, in the first round game of the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game, the first opening (opening operation) is instructed by a round command instructing the start of the first round. You can also. Also, in the first round game of the special probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the third round of opening (closing action) is instructed to end the first round and start the second round game It is also possible to adopt a configuration instructed by a command or a round end command for instructing the end of the first round.

  In each embodiment, the jackpot gaming state signal may be output during the first round of the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game, after the second release, until the first round game time elapses. Good. Also, in each embodiment, the jackpot game status signal is sent to the round game of the first round, such as at the start of the second round game of the special probability variable 15 round jackpot game or within the interval time between the first round and the second round. It may be output after completion.

-In each embodiment, you may change the upper limit number of entering balls in one round game.
-In each embodiment, you may change the total opening time (opening time T1 + opening time T1 + opening time T2) based on opening of the big winning opening 41 in the 1st round of special probability change 15 round jackpot game. For example, the total opening time may be set longer or shorter than the opening time of the big winning opening 41 from the second round (corresponding to the round game time T3).

  -In each embodiment, you may set the opening time for performing an opening in a small hit game. In this case, the opening time of the small hit game may be set to the same time as the opening time (0.004 seconds) set in the special probability change 15 round big hit game and the probability change 2 round big hit game.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiments and other examples are added below.
(I) the round playing time of the second jackpot gaming is ball entrance number of game ball for ball entrance to the winning unit during a single round game is, Ru is set to a time that does not meet the pre-filled sphere limit number.

(B) The round game time in the first round game of the first jackpot game is the time during which the predetermined time is allowed to enter at least one game ball in the winning means after the start of the third release control. Ru is set to.

(C) a jackpot game determining means for determining whether or not the gaming state of the game being performed on the gaming machine is the jackpot gaming state, and when the determination result of the jackpot game determining means is a jackpot gaming state; A jackpot gaming state signal generating means for generating a jackpot gaming state signal indicating that the gaming machine is in a jackpot gaming state; and an external information output means for outputting the jackpot gaming state signal to the outside of the gaming machine. And the external information output means does not output the big hit game state signal when the decision result of the big hit game determination means is affirmative and is in the second big hit game state, and the big hit game determination means In the first round game of the first big hit game, the winning means is at least the second big game. Ri said upper round number of times of the game, after being opened, until the round playing time of the first jackpot gaming has elapsed, you output the jackpot gaming state signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

(2) When the determination result of the big hit game determining means for determining whether or not the gaming state of the game being performed in the gaming machine is the big hit gaming state, and when the determination result of the big hit game determining means is the big hit gaming state, A jackpot gaming state signal generating means for generating a jackpot gaming state signal indicating that the gaming machine is in a jackpot gaming state; and an external information output means for outputting the jackpot gaming state signal to the outside of the gaming machine. And the external information output means does not output the big hit game state signal when the decision result of the big hit game determination means is affirmative and is in the second big hit game state, and the big hit game determination If the determination result of the means is affirmative and the game is in the first jackpot game, the winning means in the first round game of the first jackpot game is at least the first prize game. Jackpot upper limit round number of times of the game, after being opened, you output simultaneously with the execution the jackpot gaming state signal of the third opening control to the outside of the gaming machine.

(E) A display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols is provided, and when the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the jackpot game is played after the symbol variation game is ended. The jackpot game is constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter during the jackpot game, while the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. Is a game machine configured by a round game in which a small hit game is performed after the end of the symbol variation game, and the small hit game releases a winning means that allows a game ball to enter during the small hit game, A main control device that controls the entire gaming machine is provided, and the main control device executes a jackpot determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit for displaying the big hit display result in the symbol variation game. In addition, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, it is determined whether or not a probability variation state for changing the winning probability of the jackpot from a normal state having a low probability to a high probability is given after the jackpot game ends. The state transition determination is executed, and when the determination result of the state transition determination is affirmative, the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends, while when the determination result of the state transition determination is negative, the jackpot If the probability variation state is not given after the game ends, and the big hit is not determined in the big hit determination, the small hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the small hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. If the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the game state at the time of winning the small hit after the end of the small hit game is not executed without executing the state transition determination. There are several types of jackpot games, each jackpot game is composed of a plurality of round games, and the maximum number of rounds is set for each jackpot game, and the winning means is released in one round game. And an opening / closing operation including closing is performed at least once, and the one round game is performed when the predetermined round game time has elapsed since the start of the round game, and in the one round game to the winning means The jackpot game to be executed when the probability variation state is given after completion of the jackpot game is terminated by satisfying any termination condition that a predetermined maximum number of pitched game balls have entered. Including a big hit game and a second big hit game in which the upper limit number of rounds is set lower than the first big hit game, and the small hit game is one round The game is composed of only games, and in the one round game, an opening / closing operation including opening and closing of the winning means is performed, and the one round game is a predetermined round game after the round game starts. End by satisfying one of the end conditions of the elapse of time and the fact that a predetermined maximum number of game balls have entered the winning opening in one round game. Thus, the small hit game is terminated, and includes an opening control means for controlling the opening and closing of the winning means in each round game constituting the big hit game and the small hit game, and the opening control means includes the winning means A first opening control for releasing the winning means during a time shorter than the round gaming time, and a second opening for releasing the winning means during the round gaming time. And a third release control for releasing the winning means for a longer time than the first release control, and in the second big hit game, the round game time of the second big hit game is the first big hit. The game is set to be shorter than the round game time of the game, and the release control means executes the second release control, and the round game is continuously performed up to the upper limit number of rounds. The round game time is set to the same time as the game time required from the first release of the winning means in the second jackpot game until the opening of the winning means in the upper limit number of rounds ends, and the release control Means executes the first release control to release the winning means for the upper limit round number of the second big hit game and to release one release time to the second big A round game that is set to the same time as the round game time of the free game is released, and in the first big hit game, in the first round game, the release control means executes the first release control, and the winning The means is released at least for the upper limit number of rounds of the second big hit game, and one free time is set to the same time as the round game time of the second big hit game, and is released according to the first release control. After the winning means is released at least for the upper limit round of the second big hit game, the number of game balls that have entered the winning means is less than the upper limit number of winning balls, and the first big hit game round Until the game time elapses, the winning means is released, while in the round game after the first round game, the release control means. Performs the second release control, performs a round game continuously up to a predetermined upper limit number of rounds, and executes a notification effect for notifying the player that the first big hit game is being performed. Means, a notification effect control means for controlling the notification effect execution means to execute the notification effect, a measurement means for measuring an elapsed time after the start of the third release control, and a measurement time of the measurement means A measurement judging means for judging whether or not a predetermined time has passed, and a game ball which is arranged on the game board and reaches the game board from the winning means along the flow path of the game ball launched to the game board. The game ball detecting means that is disposed in the easy area and detects the passage of the game ball launched into the game area, and after the start of the third release control, until the determination result of the measurement determination means becomes affirmative Said play A game determination unit that determines whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected by the ball detection unit, and the notification effect control unit causes the notification effect to be executed with the start of the third release control, and If the determination result of the measurement determination unit is affirmative and the determination result of the game determination unit is negative after the start of the third release control, it is determined that the first big hit game is being performed. that controls the notification effect execution means is notified again.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the execution aspect of opening and closing of a big prize opening. The flowchart which shows a game determination process. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the display effect in 1st Embodiment. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the display effect in 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 24 ... Launch handle, 28 ... Production display device, 40 ... Grand prize opening door, 41 ... Grand prize opening, 44a ... First gaming state confirmation gate, 44b ... Second gaming state confirmation gate, 45 ... Main control board, 45a ... Main control CPU, 45b ... Main control ROM, 45c ... Main control RAM, 46 ... Sub control board, 46a ... Overall control CPU, 46b ... Overall control ROM, 46c ... Overall control RAM, 47 ... production display control board, 47a ... display control CPU, 47b ... display control ROM, 47c ... display control RAM, 51 ... data lamp, G ... external connection terminal board, H1 ... gaming area, H1a ... Area entrance, SW5 ... first gaming state confirmation switch, SW6 ... second gaming state confirmation switch, T1, T2, T6 ... opening time, T2a ... predetermined time, T2b ... remaining opening time, T3 T4, T5, T7 ... round game time, YB ... the game board.

Claims (2)

A display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and when a jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game is performed after the symbol variation game ends, The jackpot game is a gaming machine constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter only during the jackpot game.
The jackpot game is composed of a plurality of round games, and in one round game, an opening / closing operation including opening and closing of the winning means is performed at least once, and the one round game includes the round game. One of the end conditions has been satisfied: a predetermined round game time has elapsed since the start, and a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have entered the winning means in one round game. Ends with
A plurality of types of jackpot games are prepared, and the plurality of types of jackpot games include a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game that are different in value given to the player,
Opening control means for controlling the opening and closing of the winning means performed in the round game constituting the jackpot game,
The release control means includes a first release control for releasing the winning means for a time shorter than the round gaming time, a second opening control for releasing the winning means for the round gaming time, Performing a third opening control for releasing the winning means for a time longer than the one opening control,
In the second jackpot game, the round game time of the second jackpot game is set shorter than the round game time of the first jackpot game, and the release control means executes the second release control, and a predetermined upper limit While round games are played continuously up to the number of rounds,
In the first big hit game, in the first round game, the release control means executes the first release control to release the winning means at least a predetermined upper limit round number of the second big hit game and once The opening time is set to the same time as the second big hit round game time, and the winning means is released at least the upper round number of the second big hit game according to the first release control, On the condition that the number of game balls that have entered the winning means is less than the maximum number of winning balls, the winning means is controlled according to the third release control until the round game time of the first big hit game has elapsed. On the other hand, in the round game after the first round game, the release control means executes the second release control and performs a predetermined upper limit round number. Round game is performed continuously until,
Notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying the player that the first jackpot game is being performed;
A notification effect control means for controlling the notification effect execution means so as to execute the notification effect;
Measuring means for measuring an elapsed time after the start of the third opening control;
Measurement determination means for determining whether or not the measurement time of the measurement means has reached a predetermined time;
The game ball is disposed on the game board and is disposed in an area where the game ball is more easily reached than the winning means along the flow path of the game ball fired on the game board, and is fired on the game board. Game ball detecting means for detecting the passing of the game ball,
Game determining means for determining whether or not the game ball detecting means detects passage of the game ball until the determination result of the measurement determining means becomes affirmative after the start of the third release control; Prepared,
The notification effect control means causes the notification effect to be executed with the start of the third release control, and after the start of the third release control, the determination result of the measurement determination means and the determination result of the game determination means. Controlling the notification effect executing means so as to make a notification according to the detection state of the game ball based on,
In the first round game of the first jackpot game, the total opening time of the winning means released according to the first opening control and the third opening control is set to the winning means and at least the upper limit number of game balls to be won The game machine is characterized in that it is within the same time as the winning time of the winning means released in accordance with the second release control in the round game after the first round game. . The game ball detection means is composed of a first game ball detection means and a second game ball detection means,
The first game ball detecting means is provided in an area near the entrance of the game area of the game board, in which the game ball fired on the game board can be detected first in the game area, and the second A game ball detecting means is provided in an area in which the game balls launched on the game board can flow down to the winning means in the game area, and the first game ball detecting means and the second game ball detecting means are Provided in order from the first game ball detection means along the flow path of the ball,
The game determination means is a game ball for both the first game ball detection means and the second game ball detection means after the start of the third release control until the determination result of the measurement determination means becomes affirmative. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination result is negative when the passage of the vehicle is not detected.

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