JP5960544B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of setting a winning probability of a big win lottery to a high probability lottery state.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, the winning probability of the big hit lottery performed when the game ball enters the starting port is changed from the normal low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state. There is something to do. Among such pachinko gaming machines, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a probability variation big hit (high probability big hit) in which the gaming state after the big prize opening is opened and closed and a high probability lottery state, and the probability variation big hit In the same manner as the 2R probability variation big hit, the big winning opening is configured to be able to give a small hit that is opened and closed. After the opening and closing of the big prize opening is controlled based on the small hit, the gaming state when the opening and closing control of the big winning opening based on the small hit is started is maintained. For this reason, attention can be paid to which of the 2R probability variation big hit and the small win is based on whether the big winning opening is opened and closed, and it can be expected that the gaming state becomes a high probability lottery state.

JP 2011-45785 A

  By the way, in a gaming machine that can open and close the big prize opening based on 2R probability variation big hit and small hit, if the probability of opening and closing the big prize opening based on the small hit is increased, the big based on 2R probability changing big hit or small hit When the winning opening is opened and closed, the expectation that the opening and closing is based on the 2R probability variation jackpot will be reduced, and the player may be bored. On the other hand, if the probability of opening and closing the big prize opening based on the small hit is lowered, the chances of opening and closing the big winning opening based on the 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit will be reduced. For this reason, the player could not be entertained in spite of the situation where the high probability lottery state can be expected.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can entertain a player in a situation where a high probability lottery state can be expected.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a hit detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start port, and a big hit associated with the detection of the game ball by the entrance detection means. symbols to derive a jackpot lottery means for performing lottery, and Koatari selecting means for performing Koatari lottery Along with the entering-ball detecting means detects the game ball, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means or the Koatari selecting means The symbol variation game control means for causing the derivation means to execute the variation game , the big hit type determination means for determining the type of the big hit when the big hit lottery is won, and the type of the big hit when the small hit lottery is won and Koatari type determination means, the special winning device based on the type of jackpot was determined the jackpot seed determining unit when the player wins the jackpot lottery after completion of the symbol variation games to be the winning open to Controlling the Koatari lottery opening for opening and closing controls the special pay means based on the type of Koatari said Koatari type determination means has determined after completion of the symbol variation games to be the winning when winning And a game state control means for controlling a gaming state after the opening / closing control of the special winning means by the opening / closing control means is completed, and a game before and after the opening / closing control of the special winning means based on the small hit state is configured to not change, the game state control means, said special pay means when the type of the jackpot which is classified as a high probability jackpot by the jackpot seed determining means is determined based on the jackpot the gaming state after opening and closing control ends controlled to a high probability lottery state winning probability becomes higher probability than a normal of the big hit lottery, the jackpot classified as the high確大per the There is a special high probability big hit, and there are a first type small hit and a second type small hit in the small hit, and in the first type small hit, the upper limit opening time for opening the special winning means for the predetermined number of times is provided. In the second type small hit, the upper limit opening time in the opening of the special winning means for the predetermined number of times is a second time longer than the first time, and in the special high probability hit, The upper limit opening time in the opening of the special winning means for the predetermined number of times is a third time longer than the second time, and the opening of the special winning means for the predetermined number of times in the first type small is the first time. The opening / closing mode of the special winning means until it is continued for one hour is the opening / closing of the special winning means until the predetermined number of times of opening the special winning means is continued for the first time per second type small Aspect and the extra high accuracy The opening / closing mode of the special winning means until the opening of the special winning means for the predetermined number of times in the hit is continued for the first time, and the special number of the predetermined number of times for the second type small hit is the same. The opening / closing mode of the special winning means until the opening of the winning means is continued for the second time period until the opening of the special winning means for the predetermined number of times in the special high probability is continued for the second time period. The gist is the same as the opening / closing mode of the special winning means .

  According to the present invention, a player can be entertained in a situation where a high probability lottery state can be expected.

The front view which shows a game board. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of small hit. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the opening-and-closing aspect of the big prize opening based on various jackpots and various jackpots. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of countdown production. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of winning which can be specified from the opening / closing aspect of the big winning opening in a winning game. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows distribution of a big hit symbol, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows distribution of a small hit symbol, (c)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the transition of a probability change expectation degree. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the allocation of the big hit symbol in another example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the allocation of the small hit symbol in another example, and (c) to (e) show the transition of the probability variation expectation in another example. FIG.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes an effect symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various displays executed in association with the effect symbol variation game. The effect is displayed as an image. In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination (display result) composed of symbols of a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment) is derived. The effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using a decorative symbol (effect symbol) for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 10. In the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery) and whether or not a small hit (small hit lottery). In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the lottery result of the small hit lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selection The displayed special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. The plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot, a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot, and a missing symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big win symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, a big hit game is given to the player. Further, when a small hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state, a small hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol combination (the big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. Further, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop state, the effect display device 11 also displays the stop symbol combination (the display error result) in a fixed stop state. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and displayed with the small hit symbol, or when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped with the special symbol display device 12, the effect display is performed. The special symbol combination is displayed on the device 11 in a fixed stop state. The special symbol combination is a combination of decorative symbols including a circle symbol [◯] (special effect symbol) that imitates “circle”. In the present embodiment, the special symbol combination is a symbol combination in which two rows of decorative symbols are the same number of decorative symbols and one row of decorative symbols is a circular symbol (in this embodiment, [1 ○ 1], [2 (2), [3 3], [4 4], [5 5], [6 6], [7 7] and [8 8].

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols in each column on the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the special symbol change game is started. When the decorative symbols in each column start to change (when the effect symbol variation game starts), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 ( The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of “middle symbols”.

  In addition, the display of the design (decorative design) in the effect display device 11 includes “change display”, “temporary stop display”, and “deterministic stop display”. The decorative pattern variation display in the effect display device 11 is a state (display) in which the decorative pattern type is changed and displayed. In addition, the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols on the effect display device 11 means that the decorative symbols stopped at a certain stop position in order to notify that the final stop has not been performed, perform a predetermined operation (for example, swinging up and down). Along with this, it is displayed in a stopped state. Also, the decorative symbol confirmation stop display in the effect display device 11 is a state in which the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped without an action to notify that the decorative symbol has been confirmed and stopped (the special symbol variation game has ended). It is.

  In addition, the display of symbols (special symbols) on the special symbol display device 12 includes “variation display” and “deterministic stop display”. The special symbol display on the special symbol display device 12 means that the special symbol type is changed, so that at least one of the seven light emitters forming the seven-segment special symbol display device 12 emits light. The body is blinking. The special symbol confirmation stop display in the special symbol display device 12 is a state in which a special symbol constituted by a combination of lighting and extinction of each light emitter forming the 7-segment type special symbol display device 12 is displayed. It is. Then, when the special symbol variation game ends, the decorative symbol on the effect display device 11 and the special symbol on the special symbol display device 12 are confirmed and stopped at the same time.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display device 12. At the same time, the effect display device 11 is arranged on the game board 10 at a position that is easier to enter the player's field of view than the special symbol display device 12. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit, a small hit, or a loss from the display result that is confirmed and stopped in the effect symbol variation game performed on the effect display device 11.

Above the effect display device 11, a decoration lamp SL is disposed as a light emitting means for performing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.).
Also, below the effect display device 11, a first start port 16 is provided as a start port having a first entrance 15 for a game ball to enter. Behind the first start port 16, a first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 5) is disposed as a ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered (wins) the first start port 16. Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be given by detecting the game ball that has entered the first start port 16 by the first start port switch SW1. Furthermore, by detecting the game balls that have entered the first start port 16 with the first start port switch SW1, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Also, below the first start port 16, a second start port 18 is provided as a start port having a second entrance port 17 for a game ball to enter. The second starting port 18 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 19 as an opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation by the operation of an opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 5). The opening of the second start port 18 is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade 19 so that the game ball can easily enter the game. On the other hand, the opening of the opening / closing blade 19 is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 19. The ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter. That is, the opening / closing blade 19 opens the second entrance port 17 of the second start port 18 from the closed state (first state) where the game ball is difficult to enter from the closed state (second state). Variable). Further, a second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 5) is disposed in the back of the second start port 18 as a ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start port 18. . In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be given by detecting the game ball that has entered the second start port 18 with the second start port switch SW2. Further, by detecting the game balls that have entered the second start port 18 by the second start port switch SW2, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Also, on the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 20 including a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units 20a and 20b is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 20 informs the player of the number of stored special design starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol hold memory number”). The special symbol reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the first start port 16 or the second start port 18, and is decremented by 1 when the special symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting port 16 or the second starting port 18 during the special symbol variation game, the special symbol holding memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (in this embodiment, “ 4 "). In the present embodiment, the two special symbol hold light emitting units 20a and 20b located on the left and right are turned on, blinking, or turned off according to the number of special symbol hold memories. Note that the number of special symbol hold memories indicates the number of special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  Also, below the second start opening 18, a special winning opening 23 is provided as a special winning means having a special winning opening door 22 that opens and closes by the operation of a special winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 5). Has been. In addition, a count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 23. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 23 by the count switch SW3. put out. The big winning opening 23 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 22 during the big hit game, and the game ball is allowed to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  Further, on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 20, a normal symbol display device 24 including a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of normal symbol light emitting units 24a and 24b is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which the normal symbol constituted by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the respective normal symbol light emitting units 24a and 24b is changed and displayed. The normal symbol is for notifying whether or not the normal hit game with the opening and closing blades 19 of the second start port 18 being opened, that is, the internal lottery (normal win lottery) of whether or not the normal hit is given. It is a design. Also, the normal symbol variation game is performed in order to derive the lottery result of the normal lottery. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal symbol display device 24 displays a fixed stop symbol for the normal symbol that can recognize that the normal symbol lottery has been won. On the other hand, in the normal symbol display device 24, when the normal winning lottery is not won, the off-normal symbol that can recognize that the normal winning lottery is not won is displayed in a fixed stop state. When the normal winning lottery is won (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24), the opening and closing blades 19 are opened to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 18, and the game A person can have an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the special symbol variation game.

  Further, a gate 25 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. In the back of the gate 25, a normal switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered (passed) is disposed. The gate 25 can give the start condition of the normal symbol variation game by detecting the entered game ball by the normal switch SW4.

  Further, on the right side of the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol hold display device 26 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol hold light emitting units 26a and 26b is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 26 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for normal symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol hold stored number”). The normal symbol holding storage number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the gate 25, while it is decremented by 1 when the normal symbol variation game is started. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the gate 25 during the normal symbol variation game, the normal symbol holding storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Then, the two normal symbol holding light emitting units 26a and 26b in the present embodiment are turned on, blinking, or turned off according to the number of normal symbol holding memories. Note that the normal symbol hold storage number indicates the number of normal symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there is a case where a big hit lottery is performed by changing (improving) from a normal low probability lottery state to a high probability lottery state having a higher probability than usual. When the big hit lottery is performed in the low probability lottery state, it is more difficult to win the big hit lottery than when the big hit lottery is performed in the high probability lottery state. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the low probability lottery state is set to “219/65536 (= about 1 / 299.25)”. On the other hand, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the high probability lottery state is set to “2190/65536 (= about 1 / 29.93)”. In this way, when the big hit lottery is performed in the high probability lottery state, the win probability of the big hit lottery is high, so that the big hit game is likely to be awarded. That is, it can be said that it is an advantageous state for the player when the big hit lottery is performed in the high probability lottery state. In the following description, when a big hit lottery is performed in a high probability lottery state, it is referred to as “probability variation state”, and when a big hit lottery is performed in a low probability lottery state, it is “non-probability variation state” or “probability variation state”. Not. " Note that the probability variation state in the present embodiment continues until the jackpot game is awarded.

  Incidentally, the winning probability of the lottery lottery is performed with a constant probability regardless of whether or not it is in the probability variation state. And the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is determined to be “437/65536 (= about 1 / 149.97)”.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the gaming state may be in a variable time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) that is advantageous to the player. When in the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened compared to when not in the variable state (when not in the variable state), and the probability of winning the normal lottery is low ( It fluctuates (improves) from a normal probability to a high probability. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the winning probability of the normal winning lottery (open lottery) when in the variable state is “65535/65536”, and the winning probability of the normal winning lottery in the non-variable state is “8192/65536”.

  In addition, when the variable speed state is set, the opening time of the open / close blade 19 becomes longer than when the variable speed state is not set. For this reason, the open time of the opening / closing blade 19 per unit time is longer in the variable state than in the variable state. For this reason, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 18 (entrance rate) is higher than normal (when it is in the non-variable state) when in the variable state. In addition, the probability that a game ball enters the first start port 16 is a constant probability regardless of whether or not it is in a variable state. For this reason, it can be said that when the speed change state, the probability that a game ball enters the start ports 16 and 18 is higher than the normal rate. On the other hand, when it is in the non-variable state, it can be said that the probability that a game ball will enter the start ports 16 and 18 is not a high probability, and therefore it can be said that the non-entrance rate improvement state.

  In the variable state, the special symbol variation game is executed for a predetermined number of variable times (in this embodiment, 50 times) until the next jackpot game is given or after the jackpot game ends. Continue until it ends (or until a jackpot game is awarded by then). In other words, if the execution of the special symbol variation game with the variable number of times after the end of the big hit game is completed, or if the big hit game has been given so far, the change from the variable state to the non-variable state (change) Short state ends).

Next, based on FIG. 2, the type of jackpot defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. A predetermined effect is performed on the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP until the time set as the opening time elapses after the big hit game is started. Further, after the elapse of the time set as the opening time, the round game in which the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (2 rounds in the present embodiment). During one round game, the big winning opening 23 is opened until a specified number (the upper limit number of balls entered) of game balls enter or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. . Further, during the round game, a predetermined effect is performed by the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp SL, and the speaker SP. And after completion | finish of the round game of the predetermined number of predetermined rounds, predetermined | prescribed effect is performed with the effect display apparatus 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP until the time set as ending time passes.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from six types of big hits. Then, the jackpot game is awarded by controlling the opening and closing of the big prize opening 23 in an opening / closing manner associated with the determined type of jackpot. At the same time, after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state is associated with the determined jackpot type. Which of the six types of jackpots is determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (jacket symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified for each jackpot type (special symbol type). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into special symbols Dz11 to Dz16, respectively. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there are 100 types of jackpot designs, 10 types for the special design Dz11, 25 types for the special design Dz12, 5 types for the special design Dz13, and 5 types for the special design Dz14. 10 types, 30 types of special symbol Dz15 and 20 types of big hit symbols are classified into special symbol Dz16.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz11 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game with “2 times” as the specified number of rounds. It is a game. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz11 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game in which the probable state is changed after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz11 is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop will be referred to as a “shortened two-time jackpot game”. Also, the type of jackpot determined when a shortened two-time jackpot game is awarded is referred to as “shortened two-time jackpot”.

  When a short double hit game is awarded in the non-variable state, the non-variable state is entered even after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, when a shortened two-time big hit game is awarded when in the variable state, the variable state is changed even after the big hit game ends. Note that, when a short double-hit game is awarded in the variable state, the change is made from the end of the big-hit game until the next big-hit game is awarded (in FIG. 2, “until next time”). The state continues.

  In addition, in the shortened two-time big hit, “one time” is defined as the number of times the big prize opening 23 is opened in each round game. Further, in the shortened two-time big hit, “9 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of balls for one round game. In addition, in the shortened two-time big hit, “10 seconds” is set as the opening time. In addition, in the shortened two-time big hit, “5 seconds” is set as the ending time. Further, in the shortened two-time big hit, “0.032 seconds” is defined as the round game time of all round games. Further, in the shortened two-time big hit, “2 seconds” is defined as the interval between rounds. Note that the interval between rounds refers to the time from the end of a round game until the start of setting of the next round game or ending time. The shortened two-time big hit is a type of big hit in which the big winning opening 23 is opened “twice” from the start to the end of the big hit game. Note that the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the second round game of the shortened two-time big hit game corresponds to the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the shortened two-time big hit game.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz12 is confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game in which “two times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds. The jackpot game that is given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz12 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game that is in a probable change state after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz12 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 will be referred to as “shortened seven-time jackpot game”. Also, the type of jackpot determined when a shortened seven-time jackpot game is awarded is referred to as “shortened seven-time jackpot”.

  If a bonus 7-hit game is awarded in the non-variable state, the game remains in the non-variable state even after the big-hit game ends. On the other hand, if a shortened 7 big hit game is awarded when in the variable state, the short state is also changed after the big hit game ends. If the shortened 7 big hit game is awarded while in the variable state, the reduced state continues after the big hit game is completed until the next big hit game is granted.

  In addition, in the shortened 7 times big hit, among the 2 round games, “4 times” is determined as the number of times the grand prize opening 23 is opened in the first round game, and the big prize opening 23 is opened in the second round game. The number of times is set to “3 times”. In addition, in the case of the 7-time big hit, “10 seconds” is defined as the opening time. Further, in the case of the 7-time big hit, “5 seconds” is defined as the ending time. In addition, in the shortened 7 big hits, “2 seconds” is defined as the interval between rounds.

  In addition, “0.032 seconds” is defined as the opening time of the first prize opening to the fourth opening big winning opening 23 in the first round game of the shortened 7-time big hit game. Further, in the first round game of the shortened 7-time big hit game, “2 seconds” is defined as the interval between releases. The opening interval is when the grand prize opening 23 is opened a plurality of times in one round game, and the opening of the next big prize opening 23 is started after the opening of the big prize opening 23 is completed. It means the time to do. As a result, the first round game time of the shortened 7 times big hit game is “6.128 seconds” consisting of “0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds”. It will be established.

  In addition, “0.032 seconds” is defined as the opening time of the first prize opening to the third opening big winning opening 23 in the second round game of the shortened 7-time big hit game. Further, in the second round game of the shortened 7-time big hit game, “2 seconds” is defined as the interval between releases. As a result, the second round game time of the shortened 7 big hit game is set to “4.096 seconds” consisting of “0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds”. Become.

  Note that the first to fourth opening of the big winning opening 23 in the first round game of the shortened seven-time big hit game corresponds to the first to fourth opening of the big winning opening 23 in the shortened seven-time big hit game. In addition, the opening of the first to third big prize opening 23 in the second round game of the shortened seven-time big hit game corresponds to the opening of the fifth to seventh big prize opening 23 in the shortened seven-time big hit game. The shortened 7-time big hit is a type of big hit in which the big winning opening 23 is opened “seven times” from the start to the end of the big hit game.

  As described above, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 until the second opening of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened seven-time big hit game is completed. This is the same mode as the open / close mode of the big prize opening 23 until the game is completed.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz13 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game in which “two times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz13 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game that is in a probable state after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz13 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “shortened eight-time jackpot game”. Further, the type of jackpot determined when a shortened eight-time jackpot game is awarded is referred to as “shortened eight-time jackpot”.

  If the winning 8 big hit game is awarded in the non-variable state, the non-variable state is entered even after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, if a shortened 8 big hit game is awarded when the game is in the variable state, the variable state is entered even after the big hit game ends. If the shortened 8 big hit game is awarded while in the changed state, the reduced state continues until the next big hit game is given after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, in the shortened 8 times big hit, among the 2 round games, “4 times” is determined as the number of times the grand prize opening 23 is opened in the first round game, and the big prize opening 23 is opened in the second round game. The number of times is “4 times”. In addition, in the case of 8 big hits, the opening time is set to “10 seconds”. In addition, in the shortened 8 times big hit, “5 seconds” is defined as the ending time. In addition, in the shortened 8 times big hit, “2 seconds” is set as an interval between rounds.

  In addition, “0.032 seconds” is defined as the opening time of the first prize opening to the fourth opening big winning opening 23 in the first round game of the shortened 8 big hit game. In addition, “2 seconds” is defined as each release interval (inter-release interval) in the first round game of the shortened 8 big hit game. As a result, the first round game time of the shortened 8 big hit game is “6.128 seconds” consisting of “0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds”. It will be established.

  Similarly, “0.032 seconds” is defined as the opening time of the first prize opening to the fourth opening big winning opening 23 in the second round game of the shortened 8 times big hit game. In addition, “2 seconds” is defined as each release interval (inter-release interval) in the second round game of the shortened 8 big hit game. As a result, the second round game time of the shortened 8 big hit game is “6.128 seconds” consisting of “0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds + 2 seconds + 0.032 seconds”. It will be established.

  It should be noted that the first to fourth opening of the big prize opening 23 in the first round game of the shortened eight-time big hit game corresponds to the first to fourth opening of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened eight-time big hit game. In addition, the opening of the first to fourth big prize opening 23 in the second round game of the shortened eight-time big hit game corresponds to the opening of the fifth to eighth big prize opening 23 in the shortened eight-time big hit game. The shortened eight-time big hit is a type of big hit in which the big winning opening 23 is opened “eight times” from the start to the end of the big hit game.

  As described above, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 until the second opening of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened eight-time jackpot game is completed. This is the same mode as the open / close mode of the big prize opening 23 until the second opening is completed. In addition, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 until the seventh opening of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened eight-time jackpot game is completed until the seventh opening of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened seven-time big hit game is completed. This is the same mode as the open / close mode of the special prize opening 23.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz14 is confirmed and stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game in which “two times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds. The jackpot game that is given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz14 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game that is in a probable state after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz14 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 will be referred to as “anomalous jackpot game”. Also, the type of jackpot determined when an irregular jackpot game is awarded is referred to as “anomalous jackpot”.

  When an irregular jackpot game is awarded, the jackpot game is in a shortened state after the end of the jackpot game regardless of whether the jackpot game is granted or not. When an irregular jackpot game is awarded, the shortage state continues after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot game is awarded.

  In addition, in the irregular jackpot, “one time” is defined as the number of times the big prize opening 23 is opened in each round game. In addition, in the irregular big hit, “9 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of balls for one round game. In addition, in the irregular jackpot, “10 seconds” is defined as the opening time. In addition, in the irregular jackpot, “5 seconds” is defined as the ending time. Further, in the irregular jackpot, “0.032 seconds” is defined as the round game time of the first round game, and “25 seconds” is defined as the round game time of the second round game. Further, in the case of an irregular jackpot, “2 seconds” is defined as an interval between rounds.

  It should be noted that the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the first round game of the irregular big hit game corresponds to the opening of the first big prize opening 23 in the irregular big hit game. In addition, the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the second round game of the irregular jackpot game corresponds to the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the irregular jackpot game. The irregular jackpot is a kind of jackpot in which the jackpot 23 is opened “twice” from the start to the end of the jackpot game.

  Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz15 is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, and the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz16 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. The jackpot game that is given when displayed is a jackpot game in which “two times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds. The big hit game that is given when the special symbol Dz15 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a big hit game that is in a probable state after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, the big hit game that is given when the special symbol Dz16 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a big hit game that becomes indeterminate after the big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz15 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “specific jackpot game”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz16 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “non-specific jackpot game”. Also, the type of jackpot determined when a specific jackpot game is awarded is referred to as “specific jackpot”, and the type of jackpot determined when a nonspecific jackpot game is awarded is referred to as “non-specific jackpot”.

  When a specific jackpot game or a non-specific jackpot game is awarded, the jackpot game will be in a shortened state regardless of whether or not the jackpot game is given. When a specific jackpot game is awarded, the variable state continues after the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, when a non-specific jackpot game is awarded, after the jackpot game ends, the execution of the special symbol variation game of the number of times of change (in this embodiment, 50 times) ends (in FIG. 2, The change state continues until the jackpot game is given until then.

  In the special big hit and the non-specific big hit, “one time” is defined as the number of times the big winning opening 23 is opened in each round game. In addition, in the specific big hit and the non-specific big hit, “9 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of balls for one round game. In addition, for the specific big hit and the non-specific big hit, “10 seconds” is defined as the opening time. In addition, for specific big hits and non-specific big hits, “5 seconds” is defined as the ending time. Further, in the specific big hit and the non-specific big hit, “25 seconds” is defined as the round game time of all the round games. In addition, for specific big hits and non-specific big hits, “2 seconds” is defined as the interval between rounds.

  Note that the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the first round game of the specific big hit game corresponds to the opening of the first big prize opening 23 in the specific big hit game. In addition, the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the second round game of the specific big hit game corresponds to the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the specific big hit game. Similarly, the opening of the big winning opening 23 in the first round game of the non-specific big hit game corresponds to the opening of the first big winning opening 23 in the non-specific big hit game. Further, the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the second round game of the non-specific big hit game corresponds to the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the non-specific big hit game. The specific big hit and the non-specific big hit are types of big hits in which the big winning opening 23 is opened “twice” from the start to the end of the big hit game.

  Note that one round game may end on the condition that the upper limit number of game balls have entered the big winning opening 23 before the round game time elapses. Therefore, in one round game, the special winning opening 23 is opened with a predetermined opening time as an upper limit. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be fired per minute is set to about 100 balls. For this reason, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 seconds”. That is, even if the grand prize opening 23 is opened for “0.032 seconds”, it is very difficult to allow a game ball to enter the big prize opening 23 during the opening. In other words, even if the grand prize opening 23 is opened for “0.032 seconds”, it is not expected that a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 23 to obtain a prize ball. On the other hand, when the grand prize winning opening 23 is opened for “25 seconds”, not only one gaming ball but also nine gaming balls, which are the maximum number of winning entries, can enter the big winning opening 23. Easy. In other words, when the grand prize opening 23 is opened for “25 seconds”, it is expected that a game ball is entered into the big prize opening 23 to obtain a prize ball.

  With this configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big prize opening 23 can be opened for “25 seconds”, the big prize opening 23 is opened before the time has elapsed. Can be closed. On the other hand, when the special winning opening 23 can be opened for “0.032 seconds”, the special winning opening 23 often closes as the time elapses. That is, in a big hit game based on a big hit (for example, a shortened eight big hit game) in which a large number of “0.032 seconds” can be opened in the round winning game 23 in one round game, for example, The special winning opening 23 is opened a predetermined number of times in the round game.

Next, based on FIG. 3, the types of small hits defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The small hit game is started after the small hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. When the small hit game is started, a predetermined effect is performed on the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP until the time set as the opening time elapses. In addition, after the elapse of the time set as the opening time, the special winning opening 23 is opened one or more times up to a predetermined number of times. While the special winning opening 23 is opened and closed, a predetermined effect is performed by the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP. When one or more times of opening of the special winning opening 23 is completed, a predetermined effect is performed on the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP until the time set as the ending time elapses. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when winning a small hit lottery, one small hit is determined from among three types of small hits. Then, the small winning game is given by controlling the opening and closing of the big prize opening 23 in an opening / closing manner associated with the determined small winning type. Note that the gaming state cannot change before and after the small hit game is given (before and after the opening / closing control of the big prize opening 23 based on the small hit) (shown as “maintain current” in FIG. 3). In other words, if a small hit game is given before the small hit game is given, it is in a probable state even after the small hit game is given. If a small hit game is given in a non-probable state, the small hit game is given after the small hit game is given. . Similarly, if the small hit game is given before the small hit game is given, the small hit game is given after the small hit game is given. It is a variable state. Which one of the three types of small hits is determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (small hit symbol) determined when the small hit lottery is won.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of small hit symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified for each type of small hit (special symbol type). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of small hit symbols are classified into special symbols Dz21 to Dz23, respectively. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there are 45 types of small hit symbols, 30 types for the special symbol Dz21, 10 types for the special symbol Dz22, and 5 types of small hit symbols for the special symbol Dz23. Are classified.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the special symbol Dz21 is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop is “2 times” as the number of times the big winning opening 23 is opened. Is a small hit game that is defined. Hereinafter, the small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the special symbol Dz21 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 will be referred to as a “shortened twice small hit game”. Further, the type of the small hit determined when the shortened twice small hit game is awarded is referred to as “shortened twice small hit”.

  Also, in the shortened two-time small hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening 23 per time is set to “0.032 seconds”. In addition, in a shortened two-time small hit game, when nine game balls, which are determined as the upper limit number of balls, have entered the big prize opening 23, if the big prize opening 23 is not opened twice, Even if the winning opening 23 is not opened for 0.032 seconds, the opening of the large winning opening 23 in the small hit game ends. However, as described above, even if the big winning opening 23 is opened for “0.032 seconds”, it is difficult to enter a game ball. In principle, the grand prize winning opening 23 is opened twice.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, “10 seconds” is defined as the opening time for a short double hit. In addition, “5 seconds” is defined as the ending time for the short-time 2 times small hit. In addition, in the case of a short double hit, “2 seconds” is defined as the interval between releases.

  As described above, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened two-time small hit game is the same as the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened two-time big hit game. That is, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened two-time small hit game is the opening / closing of the big prize opening 23 until the second opening of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened seven-time big hit game or the shortened eight-time big hit game is completed. It is the same aspect as the aspect.

  In addition, the small winning game given when the small winning symbol classified as the special symbol Dz22 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “7 times” as the number of times the big winning opening 23 is opened. It is a small hit game. Hereinafter, the small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the special symbol Dz22 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 will be referred to as “shortened seven times small hit game”. Further, the type of the small hit determined when the shortened 7 times small hit game is awarded is referred to as “shortened 7 times small hit”.

  In addition, in the shortened 7 times small hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening 23 per time is set to “0.032 seconds”. In addition, in a short 7-time small hit game, when nine game balls, which are determined as the upper limit number of balls, have entered the big prize opening 23, if the big prize opening 23 is not opened seven times, Even if the winning opening 23 is not opened for 0.032 seconds, the opening of the large winning opening 23 in the small hit game ends. However, as described above, it is difficult to enter a game ball even if the grand prize opening 23 is opened for “0.032 seconds”. In principle, the grand prize opening 23 is opened seven times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, “10 seconds” is defined as the opening time for a small 7-time reduction. In addition, in the case of 7 times small per abbreviation, “5 seconds” is defined as the ending time. In addition, in the case of 7 times of shortening, “2 seconds” is set as the interval between releases.

  Thus, the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23 in the shortened 7 times small hit game is the same as the opening / closing mode of the big winning port 23 in the shortened 7 times big hit game. That is, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened 7 times small hit game is the same as the opening / closing mode of the big prize port 23 until the seventh opening of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened 8 times big hit game is completed. ing.

  In addition, the small winning game given when the small winning symbol classified as the special symbol Dz23 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “2 times” as the number of times the special winning opening 23 is opened. It is a small hit game. Hereinafter, the small hit game that is given when the small hit symbol classified as the special symbol Dz23 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 will be referred to as an “abnormal small hit game”. Also, the type of small hit determined when an irregular small hit game is awarded is referred to as “an irregular small hit”.

  In addition, in the irregular small hit game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is set to “0.032 seconds”, and the opening time of the second big winning opening 23 is set to “3 seconds”. In addition, in the irregular small hit game, when nine game balls determined as the upper limit number of balls enter the grand prize opening 23, the big prize opening 23 is not opened twice, Even if the winning opening 23 is not opened for 0.032 seconds or 3 seconds, the opening of the large winning opening 23 in the small hit game ends.

  However, as described above, even if the grand prize opening 23 is opened for “0.032 seconds”, it is difficult to enter a game ball. As a result, the second grand opening 23 is opened. Furthermore, at least “4.8 seconds (= 0.6 seconds × (9 balls−) from the time when the first game ball is fired until the time when the ninth game ball as the upper limit number of balls is fired is fired. 1 ball)) ”is required. Therefore, even if the special winning opening 23 is opened for “3 seconds”, it is difficult to enter nine game balls while the special winning opening 23 is opened. For this reason, when an irregular small hit game is awarded, in principle, the second opening of the big prize opening 23 is maintained for 3 seconds.

  As described above, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 until the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the irregular small hit game is ended after the opening of the second big prize opening 23 is started in the irregular big hit game. It is the same mode as the open / close mode of the big prize opening 23 until 3 seconds elapse.

  Here, based on FIGS. 4A to 4F, the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23 during the big hit game based on various jackpots and the opening / closing mode of the big winning port 23 during the small hit game based on various types of big hits. ,explain in detail. In the following description, the interval between rounds and the interval between releases are collectively referred to as “interval”. Further, in the following description, “after opening of the big prize opening 23” means “after the interval after the closing of the big prize opening 23 has elapsed”. Therefore, for example, “when the second opening of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened two-time big hit game ends” means “after the second big prize opening 23 in the shortened two big prize game is closed” This is the time when the interval has passed (timing T11 in FIGS. 4A to 4C).

  First, based on FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (c), a shortened 2 times big hit game, a shortened 2 times small hit game, a shortened 7 times big hit game, a shortened 7 times small hit game or a shortened 8 times big hit game were awarded. The opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 23 will be described in comparison.

  FIG. 4A shows an opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened two-time big hit game and an opening / closing mode of the big prize port 23 in the shortened two-time small hit game. Further, FIG. 4B shows an opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the shortened 7 times big hit game and an opening / closing mode of the big prize port 23 in the shortened 7 times small hit game. Further, FIG. 4C shows an opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23 in the shortened eight-time big hit game.

  When a shortened two-time big hit game, a shortened two-time small hit game, a shortened seven-time big hit game, a shortened seven-time small hit game, or a shortened eight-time big hit game, the same time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds) is set. Thereafter, when the opening time elapses, the special winning opening 23 is opened and closed.

  Then, at the timing T11 when the second opening of the big winning opening 23 ends, when a shortened two-time big hit game or a shortened two-time small hit game is given, the ending time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds) Is set. On the other hand, when the shortened 7 times big hit game, the shortened 7 times small hit game or the shortened 8 times big hit game is awarded, the third opening of the big winning opening 23 is started at the timing T11.

  In this way, when the shortened 2 times big hit game, the shortened 2 times small hit game, the shortened 7 times big hit game, the shortened 7 times small hit game, or the shortened 8 times big hit game is given, the second winning opening 23 is opened. The opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 until the end of the game is the same mode. Therefore, until the second opening of the big prize opening 23 is completed, from the opening and closing mode of the big prize opening 23, the shortened 2 times big hit game, the shortened 2 times small hit game, the shortened 7 times big hit game, the shortened 7 times It is impossible to specify which winning game is given out of the small hit game or the shortened eight big hit game.

  Furthermore, at the timing T12 when the seventh opening of the big winning opening 23 ends, when a shortened 7-time big hit game or a shortened 7-time small hit game is awarded, an ending time is set. On the other hand, when the shortened 8 times big hit game is awarded, at the timing T12, the 8th opening of the big winning opening 23 is started.

  Thus, when the shortened 7-time big hit game, the shortened 7-time small hit game, or the shortened 8-time big hit game is given, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 until the seventh opening of the big prize opening 23 is completed. , Respectively. Therefore, until the seventh opening of the big prize opening 23 is finished, any one of the shortened 7-time big hit game, the shortened 7-time small hit game, and the shortened 8-time big hit game can be selected from the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23. It is not possible to specify whether or not a winning game is given.

  Next, on the basis of FIGS. 4 (d) and 4 (e), the opening / closing modes of the big winning opening 23 when the irregular big hit game or the irregular small hit game is given will be described in comparison. FIG. 4D shows an opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the irregular jackpot game. FIG. 4 (e) shows the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the irregular small hit game.

  When an irregular big hit game or an irregular small hit game is awarded, the same time (10 seconds in this embodiment) is set as the opening time. Thereafter, when the opening time elapses, the special winning opening 23 is opened and closed.

  Then, at the timing T21 when the first opening of the big winning opening 23 ends, when the irregular big hit game is given, the opening of the big winning opening 23 is started so that it can be opened for 25 seconds. On the other hand, when the irregular small hit game is given, the opening of the special winning opening 23 is started at the timing T21 so that it can be opened for 3 seconds. However, even if the opening of the big prize opening 23 starts at the timing T21, it cannot be specified from the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 whether or not the opening can be opened for a time exceeding 3 seconds.

  Thereafter, when the irregular small hit game is awarded at the timing T22 when 3 seconds elapse after the opening of the second big winning opening 23 starts, the special winning opening 23 is closed. On the other hand, when the irregular jackpot game is awarded, the big winning opening 23 is kept open after the timing T22. However, even when an irregular jackpot game is awarded, if nine game balls, which are the maximum number of balls entered within 3 seconds, enter during the second opening, it will be large within 3 seconds. The winning opening 23 will be closed.

  In this way, when the irregular big hit game or the irregular small hit game is awarded, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 is the same from the start of the granting of the hit game to the middle point. For this reason, at least from the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23, it is determined which one of the bonus hit games and the bonus small hit game is given from the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 after the start of the grant of the hit game. It cannot be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the “intermediate time point” refers to an intermediate period from the start of granting a winning game until 3 seconds have elapsed after the second opening of the big prize opening 23 (FIG. 4 (d), ( It refers to the point in time shown in e). That is, both timing T21 and timing T22 in FIG. 4E correspond to intermediate points. In addition, when comparing the opening time of the big prize opening 23 after the midpoint between the irregular small hit and the irregular big hit, the irregular big hit has a longer opening time of the big winning opening 23 after the midpoint.

  On the other hand, when the opening time of the big prize opening 23 after the middle point after the start of giving the winning game is long, it can be recognized that the irregular big hit game is given. For example, if the timing T22 is an intermediate point in time, an irregular jackpot game is awarded if the grand prize opening 23 continues to be opened for more than 3 seconds after the second opening of the big prize opening 23 starts. I can recognize that. Further, if the mid-point is set at timing T22, an irregular jackpot game will be awarded if the big prize opening 23 continues to be opened after 3 seconds have passed since the second opening of the big prize opening 23 has started. Can be recognized.

  By the way, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (e), a shortened two-time big hit game, a shortened two-time small hit game, a shortened seven-time big hit game, a shortened seven-time small hit game, a shortened eight-time big hit game, an irregular big hit When a game or an irregular small hit game is awarded, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 until the first opening of the big prize opening 23 is the same. Therefore, until the first opening of the big prize opening 23 is finished, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 is based on the shortened 2 big hit games, the shortened 2 times small hit games, the shortened 7 times big hit games, and the shortened 7 times. It is not possible to specify which hit game is given from the small hit game, the shortened eight big hit game, the irregular big hit game, or the irregular small hit game.

  Next, on the basis of FIG. 4 (f), the opening / closing modes of the big winning opening 23 when a specific jackpot game or a non-specific jackpot game is awarded will be described in comparison. FIG. 4 (f) shows the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the specific jackpot game and the opening / closing mode of the big prize port 23 in the non-specific big hit game.

  When a specific jackpot game or a non-specific jackpot game is awarded, the same time (10 seconds in this embodiment) is set as the opening time. Thereafter, when the opening time elapses, the special winning opening 23 is opened and closed. Thereafter, when the interval after the second opening of the special winning opening 23 ends, an ending time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds) is set.

  As described above, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the specific big hit game and the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 in the non-specific big hit game are the same mode. As a result, from the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23, it can be specified that the specific big hit game or the non-specific big hit game is given, but any of the big hit games of the specific big hit game and the non-specific big hit game is It is not possible to determine whether it has been granted. Therefore, from the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23, it cannot be specified whether the gaming state after the big hit game is the non-probability changing state or the probability changing state.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the big hit corresponds to a special hit and the small hit corresponds to a special hit. Of the big hits, the type of big hit that is in a state of being probable after the end of the big hit game is equivalent to the high special hit. In the present embodiment, the shortened 2 big hits, the shortened 7 big hits, the shortened 8 big hits, the irregular big hits and the specific big hits correspond to the highly specific special hits. Further, the shortened two-time small hit and the shortened seven-time small hit in which the large winning opening 23 is controlled to open / close in the same opening / closing manner as the high-precision special hit corresponds to the first type special hit in the present embodiment. Further, in this embodiment, the irregular small hit is controlled to open / close the special winning opening 23 in an opening / closing manner different from the high-special special hit. The opening / closing mode from the start of the opening / closing control of the big prize opening 23 based on the irregular small hit to the middle point is the opening / closing mode from the start of the opening / closing control of the big winning opening 23 based on the high-precision special hit to the middle point. It becomes the same aspect as the aspect. Therefore, the irregular small hit in this embodiment corresponds to the second type special hit.

  In addition, the shortened two-time big hit in which “2 times” corresponding to the first number is determined as the number of times that the big winning opening 23 can be opened among the high-precision special big hits is a small number of high-precision special hits in this embodiment. Equivalent to. Then, the shortened two-time small hit in which the big prize opening 23 is controlled to open and close in the same opening / closing manner as the two-time shortened big hit corresponds to a small number of first type special hits in this embodiment. Further, among the high-precision special wins, the shortened 7-time big hit, in which “7 times” corresponding to the second number is set as the number of times that the winning prize opening 23 can be opened, is a high-precision high-special hit in this embodiment. Equivalent to. The shortened 7-times small hit in which the big prize opening 23 is controlled to open and close in the same opening / closing manner as the shortened 7-times big hit corresponds to a large number of first type special hits in the present embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the shortened 8 big hits and the irregular big hits correspond to high-special special hits of the kind in which the opening / closing control of the big winning opening 23 is performed in an opening / closing manner different from any of the small hits.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 31 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.), the light emission mode of the decoration lamp SL, The sound output mode of the speaker SP is controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, a specific configuration of the main control board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and writing and reading of necessary data. Main control RAM 30c and a random number generator 30d for generating hardware random numbers are provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 20, a normal symbol display device 24, and a normal symbol hold display device 26 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to an opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  The random number generator 30d generates a hardware random number that is updated by one for each cycle of the internal clock. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, since the internal clock is set to 10 MHz, the value of the hardware random number is updated by 1 every 0.1 μsec. Moreover, the numerical value which the hardware random number in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can take is an integer of 65536 in total from 0 to 65535.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, the hardware random numbers are used as the hit determination random number and the normal hit determination random number. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit lottery (normal hit determination).

  Further, the main control RAM 30c is updated with a random number update process performed by the main control CPU 30a every predetermined period (a time longer than the time when the hardware random number value is updated (for example, 4 milliseconds)). Software random numbers to be stored are stored. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the main control RAM 30c stores the first software random number and the second software random number, and each software random number has a different range of numerical values. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first software random number is used as a special symbol distribution random number, and the second software random number is used as a variation pattern distribution random number. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot when winning the big hit lottery or when determining the type of small hit when winning the big hit lottery. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern can specify the variation time from the start of the special symbol variation game to the end of the special symbol variation game, and the effect contents of the effect performed by the effect display device 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP. . In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a variation pattern for the big hit effect determined at the time of the big hit and a variation pattern for the special effect determined at the time of the big hit or the small hit, the deviation determined at the time of the deviation. There are variation patterns for production.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for hardware determination (hardware random number). It should be noted that the number of jackpot determination values when in the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when in the non-probability variation state. At the same time, a value as the big hit determination value is determined so that the big hit determination value in the probability variation state includes the big hit determination value in the non-probability variation state. Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random number for hit determination. The small hit determination value is determined as a value other than the big hit determination value. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the normal hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random number (hardware random number).

  The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a probability variation flag in which a value indicating whether or not the probability variation state is set. The probability variation flag is set to “1” when the probability variation state is set, and is set to “0” when the probability variation state is set. The main control RAM 30c stores an operation flag in which a value indicating whether or not the variable state is set. In addition, the main control RAM 30c has an operation limiter in which the number of times until the number of executions of the special symbol variation game after the end of the non-specific big hit game reaches the number of times of change (50 in this embodiment) is set. It is remembered.

Next, a specific configuration of the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, on the effect control board 31, an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, a decoration lamp SL is connected to the CPU 31a for effect control. A speaker SP is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as decorative symbols, backgrounds, and characters), various light emission data, and various music data.
In addition, the value is updated in the effect control RAM 31c by a random number update process performed by the effect control CPU 31a every predetermined period (a time longer than the time for which the hardware random number value is updated (for example, 4 milliseconds)). Software random numbers to be stored are stored. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines (selects) various effect contents (for example, display results) using software random numbers whose values are updated in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Next, a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, a normal symbol input process, a normal symbol start process, and the like executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 according to a control program stored in the main control ROM 30b. Various processes will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, a normal symbol input process, and a normal symbol start process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 16 or the second start port 18 for starting start. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the vehicle has started to enter by determining whether or not a detection signal output when the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2 detects a game ball is input. If the determination result of the start ball entering determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the start ball entering determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. I do. When the determination result of the special symbol hold determination is negative (special symbol hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special symbol hold determination is affirmative (special symbol hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special symbol hold memory number, and rewrites the special symbol hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special symbol hold display device 20 so as to represent the number of special symbol holds stored after 1 addition.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d, and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (a storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved storage number). To do. At this time, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the hit determination random number from the random number generator 30d. Further, the main control CPU 30a acquires a special symbol distribution random number value and a variation pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special symbol is being executed during a special symbol variation game or a winning game (big hit game, small hit game). When the determination result of the special symbol execution condition determination is affirmative (during a special symbol variation game or a winning game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the special symbol execution condition determination is negative (no special symbol variation game and no winning game), the main control CPU 30a performs a special symbol input process in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the values of various random numbers acquired in step S1 are stored. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of a random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the special symbol reserved memory number by subtracting 1 from the special symbol reserved memory number, and controls the display contents of the special symbol reserved display device 20 so as to represent the rewritten special symbol reserved memory number. To do.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit lottery to determine whether or not the read value of the random number for hit determination matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery in the high probability lottery state when in the probability variation state, and performs a jackpot lottery in the low probability lottery state in the non-probability variation state. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a executes the big hit variation process.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot symbol classified as one of the special symbols Dz11 to Dz16 based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in the predetermined storage area. . Here, the type of jackpot is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a special hit type determining means for determining the type of big hit corresponding to the special hit. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that performs a big hit lottery corresponding to the special win lottery for determining whether or not a special win is functioning as a special win lottery means in the present embodiment.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern based on the decided big hit symbol (type of big hit) and the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area. At this time, if the main control CPU 30a determines the specific big hit or the non-specific big hit as the big hit type, the fluctuation pattern based on the random pattern distribution random number value among the plural types of big hit effect changing patterns. To decide. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a has determined the type of big hits as short double hits, short 7 big hits, short 8 big hits or irregular big hits, a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for special effects. A variation pattern is determined based on the value of the random number for distribution. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the variation pattern for the special effect in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a small hit lottery to determine whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination used in the big hit lottery matches the small hit determination value. When the small hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a small hit variation process.

  In the small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a small hit symbol classified as one of the special symbols Dz21 to Dz23 based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in the predetermined storage area. To do. Here, the type of the small hit is determined by determining the small hit symbol. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a special hit type determining means for determining the type of the small hit corresponding to the special hit. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that performs a small hit lottery corresponding to the special hit lottery for determining whether or not the special hit is functioning as a special hit lottery means in the present embodiment.

  Further, in the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number value from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for special effects. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for special effects in the small hit variation processing, the special symbol start processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the small winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a deviation variation process. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the outlier design determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier production, based on the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area. . Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when determining the fluctuation pattern for the shift effect in the shift fluctuation process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first designates the decided variation pattern, and first outputs a variation pattern designation command indicating that the special symbol variation game is started. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so that the special symbols are variably displayed. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a, and starts measuring the variation time determined in the determined variation pattern. .

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sends an end command indicating that the special symbol variation game is over to the effect control CPU 31a as the effect time elapses when the change time determined in the determined change pattern has elapsed. Output. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to display the determined special symbol in a fixed stop state.

  Thus, the special symbol display device 12 in which the special symbol variation game corresponding to the result derivation effect for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the lottery result of the small hit lottery functions as the derivation means in this embodiment. The main control CPU 30a that controls the execution of the special symbol variation game in the special symbol display device 12 as the derivation unit functions as a result derivation effect control unit in the present embodiment.

Next, the winning game process performed by the main control CPU 30a when the big hit lottery is won or the small hit lottery is won will be described.
In the winning game process performed when the big win lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a and measures the opening time. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time has elapsed. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 23 in an opening / closing manner based on the determined type of jackpot. Also, at the start of each round game, a round command indicating the start of the round game is output to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, when the final round game ends (after the interval between rounds has elapsed after the final round game ends), the main control CPU 30a sends an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. , And the ending time is measured. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game after the ending time has elapsed.

  Further, in the winning game process in the case of winning the small win lottery, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a small hit opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a and measures the opening time. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 23 in an opening / closing manner based on the determined type of small hits after the opening time has elapsed. At this time, a small hit release command indicating that the opening of the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game has been started is output to the CPU 31a for effect control. Then, when the main control CPU 30a finishes the control of opening and closing the big winning opening 23 in the opening / closing mode of the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs a small hit ending command instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Measure the ending time. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the small hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that controls the opening and closing (opening / closing control) of the big winning opening 23 as the special winning means when the big winning lottery is won or the small winning lottery is won. Functions as an opening / closing control means.

Next, an information setting process performed by the main control CPU 30a for setting various game states such as a probability change state and a variable state will be described.
In the information setting process, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability change flag after the end of the big hit game based on the shortened two times big hit, the shortened seven times big hit, the shortened eight times big hit, the irregular big hit or the specific big hit. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag after the big hit game based on the irregular big hit, the specific big hit or the non-specific big hit. At this time, if the big hit game based on the irregular big hit or the specific big hit is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation limiter. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit, the main control CPU 30a sets “50” as the number of times of change in the operation limiter.

  Further, when a big hit game based on a shortened two-time big hit, a shortened seven-time big hit or a shortened eight-time big hit is given when the main control CPU 30a is in the non-variable short state, the main control CPU 30a sets an operation flag after the big hit game ends. Set “0”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag after the big hit game is finished when the reduced two-time big hit, the shortened seven-time big hit or the reduced eight-time big hit is given in the variable state. To do. At this time, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation limiter.

  The main control CPU 30a does not change the values set in the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the operation limiter (maintain the current state) before and after giving the small hit game when giving the small hit game.

  When the value of the operation limiter is 1 or more at the end of the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the value of the operation limiter and rewrites the value. When the value of the operation limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag and switches from the variable state to the non-variable state. The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag and the variation flag regardless of the type of the big hit when starting to give the big hit game.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a, which sets a value in the probability change flag or the like and controls the gaming state after the winning game is finished (after the opening / closing control of the special winning means is finished), in this embodiment, the gaming state control means. Function as.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 25. The main control CPU 30a performs gate entry determination by determining whether or not a detection signal output when the normal switch SW4 detects a game ball is input. If the determination result of the gate entry determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the gate entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of 4. When this determination result is negative (normal symbol hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (normal symbol reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the normal symbol reserved memory number, and rewrites the normal symbol reserved memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 26 so as to represent the added normal symbol hold storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number from the random number generator 30d, and stores the acquired value in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the normal symbol reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal symbol execution condition as to whether or not the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played. When the determination result of the normal symbol execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the normal symbol variation game or the normal hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal symbol execution condition determination is negative (not in the normal symbol variation game and in the normal hit game), the main control CPU 30a inputs the normal symbol into a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the value of the random number for ordinary hit determination acquired in the process is stored. If the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the normal hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the normal symbol hold memory number by subtracting 1 from the normal symbol hold memory number, and controls the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 26 so as to represent the rewritten normal symbol hold memory number. To do.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit lottery to determine whether or not the read value of the normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal winning lottery with a normal winning probability when in the non-variable state, and performs a normal winning lottery with a higher winning probability than normal when in the variable state.

  When the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal winning symbol as the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the normal symbol changing game. On the other hand, if the normal winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not normal as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the normal symbol variation game determines the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal symbol variation game when in the variable state, than when in the non-variable state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so as to display the normal symbols in a variable manner and start the execution of the normal symbol change game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so that the determined normal symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation time of the determined normal symbol variation game has elapsed.

Next, the normal winning game process performed by the main control CPU 30a when the normal winning lottery is won will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a wins the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the opening and closing blades 19 after the end of the normal symbol variation game to be won, and gives the normal winning game. The game processing per normal for grant is performed. The main control CPU 30a increases the time for opening the opening and closing blades 19 when the normal hit game is given in the variable state when compared with the non-variable state.

  Even if the opening time per one time is not changed depending on whether or not it is in a variable state, if the number of times the opening and closing blades 19 are opened for one normal lottery win, The time for opening the blades 19 can be lengthened. Further, even if the number of times the opening and closing blades 19 are opened for one normal lottery win is not changed depending on whether or not it is in a variable state, the opening time per opening and closing blade 19 is increased. By doing so, the time for opening the opening / closing blade 19 can be lengthened. Of course, if the number of times the opening and closing blades 19 are opened is increased with respect to one normal lottery win, and the opening time per opening and closing blade 19 is made longer than in the case of the non-variable short state, the change will occur. The time for opening the opening / closing blade 19 in the short state can be lengthened.

Next, a prize ball process performed by the main control CPU 30a to pay out a game ball as a prize ball will be described.
In the award ball processing, the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2 so as to pay out “3 balls” game balls. Control the ball dispensing device attached to the back side. Further, when the detection signal from the count switch SW3 is input, the main control CPU 30a controls the ball payout device so as to pay out “15 balls” game balls.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program stored in the effect control ROM 31b will be described.
When the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a combination (display result) of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a combines the decorative symbols (figure symbols [222] and [777], for example) to be displayed in a definitive stop ( Jackpot display result). In addition, when the variation pattern for the special effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped from a special symbol combination (for example, [2 ○ 2] or [7 ○ 7]) ( Special display result (big hit display result)) is determined. In addition, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a performs a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped from among the offending symbol combinations (for example, [323], [426], and [211]). (Outgoing display result) is determined.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the effect symbol variable game. Then, when the termination control command is input, the production control CPU 31a displays the display contents of the production display device 11 so that the combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and displayed (display result) is confirmed and stopped and the production symbol variation game is terminated. Control.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the lottery result of the small hit lottery is derived even in the effect symbol variation game, the effect symbol variation game also corresponds to the result derivation effect. The effect display device 11 functions as a derivation means, and the effect control CPU 31a that controls the execution of the effect symbol variation game functions as a result derivation effect control means.

  The effect control CPU 31a controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp SL based on the designated variation pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the designated variation pattern.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a during the big hit game or the small hit game will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a displays the display mode of the effect display device 11 and the decoration lamp SL so as to perform various effects during the jackpot game grant according to the input of the opening command, the round command and the ending command. And the sound output mode of the speaker SP are controlled. In addition, in response to the input of the small hit opening command, the small hit release command, and the small hit end command, the presentation control CPU 31a performs various effects while giving the small hit game with contents based on the type of the small hit. The display mode of the display device 11, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp SL, and the sound output mode of the speaker SP are controlled.

Here, an effect performed on the effect display device 11 during the granting of various big hit games and an effect performed on the effect display device 11 during the granting of various small hit games will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, during the granting of the specific jackpot game, the effect display device 11 performs the same effect content as during the granting of the non-specific jackpot game. For this reason, it is not possible to specify which jackpot game is given from the specific jackpot game or the non-specific jackpot game from the contents of the stage effect performed in the stage display device 11 during the jackpot game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, during the provision of the shortened two-time big hit game, the effect display device 11 performs the same effect contents as during the provision of the shortened two-time small hit game. For this reason, it is not possible to specify which winning game is given between the shortened two-time big hit game and the shortened two-time small hit game from the effect contents of the effect performed on the effect display device 11 during the winning game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, during the provision of the shortened 7 times big hit game, the effect display device 11 performs the same effect contents as during the provision of the shortened 7 times small hit game. For this reason, it is not possible to specify which winning game is given out of the shortened 7-time big hit game or the shortened 7-time small hit game from the content of the effect performed on the effect display device 11 during the winning game. By the way, from the start of the grant of the shortened 7 times big hit game or the shortened 7 times small hit game until the end of the opening of the second big prize opening 23 is finished, the grant of the shortened 2 times big hit game or the shortened 2 times small hit game is given The production display device 11 produces the same production content as the second big winning opening 23 is opened after the start of the event.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, from the start of the provision of the shortened eight-time big hit game to the end of the seventh big winning opening 23, the provision of the shortened seven-time big hit game or the shortened seven-time small hit game The production display device 11 produces the same production content as when the opening of the seventh prize winning opening 23 is completed after the start of. For this reason, from the start of granting a winning game until the second opening of the big prize opening 23 is finished, based on the effect contents of the effect on the effect display device 11, a shortened two-time big hit game, a shortened two-time small hit game It is not possible to specify which winning game is given among the shortened 7-time big hit game, the shortened 7-time small hit game, and the shortened 8-time big hit game. Furthermore, from the start of granting a winning game until the opening of the seventh winning prize opening 23 of the winning prize opening 23 is finished, from the effect contents of the effect on the effect display device 11, a shortened 7-time bonus game, a shortened 7 It is not possible to specify which winning game is given out of the small win game or the shortened 8 big hit game.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the second time of the big prize opening 23 in the irregular small hit game until 3 seconds elapses after the second opening of the big prize opening 23 in the irregular big hit game starts. The effect display device 11 performs the same effect content until the opening is completed. For this reason, it is not possible to specify which winning game is awarded between the irregular big hit game and the irregular small hit game until 3 seconds after the second opening of the big winning opening 23 has passed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the countdown effect is performed on the effect display device 11 as the second opening of the big prize opening 23 in the irregular big hit game and the irregular small hit game starts.

Hereinafter, the countdown effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
The countdown effect is an effect of notifying the player of a time point (timing T22) at which it is possible to specify which of the irregular big hit game and the irregular small hit game is given. In the following description, a time point (timing T22) at which which of the irregular big hit game and the irregular small hit game can be specified (timing T22) is referred to as “branch timing”.

  Further, in the countdown effect of the present embodiment, the branch timing is notified to the player by notifying the time until the branch timing. In the countdown effect, a hit notification result is derived. The hit notification result includes a first hit notification result for notifying the player that the irregular big hit game is given, and a second hit for notifying the player that the irregular small hit game is given. There are notification results.

Here, the countdown effect performed in the irregular big hit game and the irregular small hit game will be described.
With the start of the second opening of the big prize opening 23 in the irregular jackpot game or irregular small hit game, an image imitating “3” as shown in FIG. 6A is displayed on the effect display device 11. The Further, when one second has elapsed since the image imitating “3” is displayed, an image imitating “2” as shown in FIG. 6B is displayed on the effect display device 11. Thereafter, when one second passes after the image imitating “2” is displayed, an image imitating “1” as shown in FIG. 6C is displayed on the effect display device 11.

  As described above, an image imitating “3”, an image imitating “2”, and an image imitating “1” are displayed by switching every 1 second so that the time until the branch timing is recognized. Can do. As a result, the branch timing is notified to the player. In this embodiment, the image imitating “3” is an image notifying the player that the remaining 3 seconds or less until the branch timing, and the image imitating “2” is less than 2 seconds until the branch timing. This is an image for informing the player that there is. Similarly, an image simulating “1” is an image that informs the player that the remaining one second or less until the branch timing.

  Then, during the grant of the irregular jackpot game, when one second has elapsed since the image imitating “1” has been displayed, the character image “congratulations” as shown in FIG. The first hit notification result is derived. On the other hand, during the grant of the irregular small hit game, when one second has elapsed since the image imitating “1” is displayed, a character image of “sorry ...” as shown in FIG. 11 and the second hit notification result is derived.

Hereinafter, control performed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the countdown effect will be described.
When the irregular jackpot game is given, the effect display CPU 31a starts the execution of the countdown effect for deriving the first hit notification result when the second round command is input. 11 display contents are controlled. On the other hand, when the irregular small hit game is given, the effect control CPU 31a has passed 2.032 seconds after the input of the small hit release command (the opening of the second big prize opening 23 is started). Accordingly, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to start execution of the countdown effect for deriving the second hit notification result.

  Incidentally, when the effect control CPU 31a derives the hit notification result in the countdown effect, the display content of the effect display device 11 is displayed so as to continue to derive the hit notification result until the winning game being granted ends. Control.

  Here, based on FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds”, the hit that can be specified from the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23. The type of (big hit, small hit) will be described along with its action. In FIG. 7, nine game balls do not enter the big prize opening 23 when the big prize opening 23 is opened for 0.032 seconds and when the big prize opening 23 is opened for 3 seconds. This will be described on the assumption.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, when the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds”, the winning type can be specified by the opening time of the second big winning opening 23. In the present embodiment, when the opening time of the first big prize opening 23 is “0.032 seconds”, the opening time of the second big prize opening 23 is “0.032 seconds”, “3 seconds”, One of “25 seconds”. Then, when the opening time of the second big prize opening 23 after the winning game is given is “3 seconds”, it can be specified that the small hit game based on the irregular small hit is given. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the gaming state does not become a probable change state triggered by the provision of the current hit game (an irregular small hit game). However, if the irregular small hit game is given when it is in a probable change state, it will not be in a non-probable change state because it is in a probable change state even after the irregular small hit game ends. In addition, when the opening time of the second prize winning opening 23 after the winning game is awarded is “time exceeding 3 seconds”, it is possible to specify that the jackpot game based on the irregular jackpot is given. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the state after the end of the current hit game (anomalous big hit game) is in a certain change state.

  That is, when a winning game is awarded, the opening time of the first big prize opening 23 is “0.032 seconds” and the opening time of the second big prize opening 23 exceeds “0.032 seconds”. In this case, it is possible to specify which of the small hit game and the big hit game has been awarded and continue the subsequent game.

  On the other hand, when the opening time of the second big winning opening 23 after the winning game is given is “0.032 seconds”, the type of winning depends on the number of times the big winning opening 23 is opened before the winning game is finished. Can be specified. In the present embodiment, when the opening time of the first and second big prize opening 23 is “0.032 seconds”, the number of times the big prize opening 23 is opened before the winning game ends is “two times”. ”,“ 7 times ”, or“ 8 times ”. Then, when the number of times that the big prize opening 23 is opened before the winning game is ended is “2 times”, it can be specified that the winning game based on the shortened two-time big hit or the shortened two-time small hit is given. . However, from the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23, it is not possible to specify whether the big winning opening 23 is opened / closed based on which of the shortened two big hits and the shortened two small hits. Therefore, the opening time of the first and second big winning openings 23 after the winning game is awarded is “0.032 seconds”, and the big winning opening 23 is “twice” before the winning game ends. When the game is released, it is not possible to specify whether or not the winning game is in a probable variation state.

  Similarly, when the number of times that the big prize opening 23 is opened before the winning game is ended is “7 times”, it is specified that the winning game based on the shortened 7 times big hit or the shortened 7 times small hit is given. it can. However, from the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23, it is impossible to specify whether the big winning opening 23 is opened or closed based on which of the shortened 7-time big hit and the shortened 7-time small win. Therefore, the opening time of the first and second big winning openings 23 after the winning game is awarded is “0.032 seconds”, and the big winning opening 23 is “seven times” before the winning game ends. When the game is released, it is not possible to specify whether or not the winning game is in a probable variation state.

  On the other hand, if the number of times that the big prize opening 23 is opened before the winning game is “8 times”, there is no kind of small hit in the same open / close mode as the shortened 8 times big hit, so the shortened 8 times big hit It is possible to specify that the jackpot game based on is given. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the state after the end of the current hit game (shortened 8 times big hit game) is in a probable state. That is, when the winning game is awarded, the opening time of the first and second big winning openings 23 is “0.032 seconds”, and the big winning opening 23 is “8 times” before the winning game is finished. When it is released, it is possible to continue the game after specifying that it is in a probable change state.

  With this configuration, when the opening time of the first big prize opening 23 in the winning game is “0.032 seconds”, the opening time of the second big prize opening 23 is “0.032 seconds”. The player pays attention to whether or not the above is true. When the opening time of the second winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds or more”, the player pays attention to whether or not the time exceeds 3 seconds. At this time, if the opening time of the special winning opening 23 becomes “a time exceeding 3 seconds”, the game can be continued in a state where the probability change state is recognized. In the present embodiment, when an irregular small hit game or an irregular big hit game is awarded, a countdown effect is performed in conjunction with the opening of the second big prize opening 23. Therefore, by executing the countdown effect, It can also be specified that the opening time of the winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds or more”.

  Also, when the opening time of the second winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds”, the player pays attention to how many times the winning opening 23 is opened from the start to the end of the winning game. Become. Then, when the number of times the special winning opening 23 is opened is “2 times” or “7 times”, the subsequent game is continued in a state where it is not possible to recognize whether or not it is in a probable variation state. On the other hand, if the number of times the special winning opening 23 is opened reaches “8 times”, it is possible to continue the game in a state where it is recognized that the probability variation state. For this reason, when the number of times the grand prize opening 23 is opened exceeds “2 times”, the player determines whether the grand prize opening 23 is opened over “7 times”, that is, the eighth time. The player is made to pay attention to whether or not the big winning opening 23 is opened.

  Next, based on FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (e), when the opening time of the big winning opening 23 is "0.032 seconds", the winning winning opening 23 from the start to the end of the winning game is shown. The degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as “probability expectation”) that the game will be in a probabilistic state after the completion of the hit game according to the number of times of opening will be described together with its action.

  As shown in Fig. 8 (a), among the multiple types of big hit symbols, 10 types are given for the 2nd shortened big hit, 25 types are given for the 7th shorted big hit, and 5 types of big hit symbols are assigned for the 8th shortened big hit. It has been. Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), among a plurality of types of small hits, 30 types are assigned to the short 2 times short, and 10 types of small hits are assigned to the 7 times short. .

  As shown in FIGS. 8 (c) to 8 (e), when the winning opening 23 is opened with the opening time per opening of the winning opening 23 being “0.032 seconds”, the winning opening 23 is opened twice. The probability variation expectation until being released is about ½ of the maximum (MAX) (45 types of big hit symbols: 45 types of small hit symbols). Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the expected change expectation when the opening time of the big winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds” and the opening of the big winning opening 23 is finished in two times is as follows. The maximum is about 1/4 (10 types of big hit symbols: 30 types of small hit designs).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the number of times the grand prize winning opening 23 is opened exceeds "2" with the opening time per special winning opening 23 being "0.032 seconds". In this case, the probability variation probability is about 3/4 at the maximum (30 types of big hit symbols: 10 types of small hit symbols).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the probability change expectation when the opening time per opening of the big winning opening 23 is "0.032 seconds" and the opening of the big winning opening 23 is completed after seven times. The maximum is about 5/7 (25 types of big hit symbol: 10 types of small hit symbol). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), the probability change expectation when the opening time of the big winning opening 23 reaches “0.032 seconds” and the opening of the big winning opening 23 reaches eight times, Maximum (5 types of big hit symbols: 0 types of small hit designs).

  In this way, when the winning opening 23 is opened when the opening time per opening of the winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds” and the opening number of the winning opening 23 ends at 7 times, The probability variation expectation is higher than the case where the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 23 is finished twice. Furthermore, when the winning opening 23 is opened when the opening time per opening of the winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds” and the opening number of the winning opening 23 reaches 8 times, The probability variation expectation is higher than the case where the number of times the mouth 23 is opened is 7 times. In other words, when the opening time of the big winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds” and the big winning opening 23 is opened, the probability variation expectation increases as the number of opening of the big winning opening 23 increases.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there are 10 types of jackpot symbols distributed to the irregular jackpots, and 5 types of jackpot symbols allocated to the irregular jackpots. For this reason, the probability variation expectation from the start of the provision of the irregular big hit game or the irregular small hit game until the branch timing is reached is about 2/3 at maximum (10 types of big hit symbols: 5 types of small hit symbols).

  In this way, during the opening / closing control of the big prize opening 23 in the opening / closing mode of the irregular big hit game or the irregular small hit game, the shortened two times big hit, the shortened two times small hit, the shortened seven times big hit, the shortened seven times small The probability that the player will have a higher probability is higher than when the big prize opening 23 is controlled to be opened or closed in the manner of opening or closing for 8 hits or shortening. Therefore, the first opening time of the special winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds”, and the countdown effect is performed on the effect display device 11 as the second opening of the special winning opening 23 is started. In addition, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation of the player's probability change and improve the interest.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23 (special winning means) based on the shortened two-time big hit (high-precision special hit) and opening / closing mode of the big winning port 23 based on the shortened two-time small hit (type 1 special hit) And the same mode. For this reason, even if the big prize opening 23 is opened and closed based on the opening and closing mode based on the shortened two-time big hit (or the shortened two-time small hit), the open / closed mode of the big prize port 23 is changed to the two-time reduced big hit and the two reduced times. It is not possible to specify which of the small winnings is based on which big winning opening 23 is opened or closed. That is, it cannot be specified whether the gaming state after the opening / closing control of the special winning opening 23 is finished (after the winning game is finished) is a probability change state (high probability lottery state). Similarly, the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23 based on the shortened 7 times big hit (high-special special hit) and the opening / closing mode of the big winning port 23 based on the reduced 7 times small hit (first special hit) are the same mode. It was. For this reason, even if the big prize opening 23 is opened and closed in an opening / closing manner based on the shortened 7 times big hit (or the shortened 7 times small hit), the open / closed mode of the big prize opening 23 is based on the shortened 7 times big hit and the shortened 7 times. It is not possible to specify which of the small winnings is based on which big winning opening 23 is opened or closed. That is, it cannot be specified whether or not the gaming state after the opening / closing control of the special winning opening 23 is in a certain change state.

  In addition, some of the small hits (special hits) are based on big hits (2 short hits, 7 short hits, 8 short hits, irregular big hits, and special big hits) where the gaming state after the big hit game is in a probabilistic state There is an irregular small hit (type 2 special hit) of a type in which the open / close mode of the grand prize winning port 23 is controlled to open / close differently from the open / closed mode of the big winning port 23. Then, the opening / closing mode of the large winning opening 23 from the beginning to the middle when the large winning opening 23 is controlled to open / close based on the irregular small hit, and the special winning means is controlled to open / close based on the irregular large winning (high certain special hit). The opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 from the beginning to the middle of the time is the same mode. For this reason, from the opening / closing control of the big prize opening 23 to the middle point, the big prize opening 23 is opened / closed based on which of the irregular small hit and the irregular big hit from the opening / closing mode of the special prize opening 23. I can't identify what it is. That is, it cannot be specified whether the gaming state after the opening / closing control of the special winning opening 23 is changed to the certain change state.

  As described above, since there are a plurality of types of small hits in which the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open and close in the same manner as the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23 based on the big hit, which becomes a probable change state after the big hit game ends, It is possible to increase variations such as a production mode at the time of winning the small hitting lottery (special winning lottery) than when the type is one. That is, even if the winning probability of the small win lottery is increased, it is possible to suppress the tiredness with respect to the effects and the like performed when the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open and close based on the small hit or the big win, and the player can be entertained.

  (2) Two-time shortened big hits (small number of high-precision special hits) and two shortened times where “2 times (first number)” is defined as the number of times that the opening of the big prize opening 23 (special winning means) can be controlled. In small hits (a small number of first type special hits), it is impossible to specify from which opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 the opening / closing of the big prize opening 23 is performed. In addition, the number of times that the opening of the big prize opening 23 can be controlled is “7 times (second number)”. In the first type special win), it is not possible to specify from which opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 23 the opening / closing of the special winning opening 23 is performed.

  As described above, since there are a plurality of types of opening of the big winning opening 23 for the small hit and the big winning in which the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 23 is the same, depending on the number of opening of the big winning opening 23 based on the small winning or the big hit. Thus, it is possible to increase variations in various aspects of production. Therefore, even if the winning probability of the small lottery (special lottery) is increased, it is possible to suppress the tiredness to various effects and the like performed when the large winning opening 23 is controlled to open and close based on the small hit or the big win, The player can be entertained.

  (3) An opening time during which the special winning opening 23 is opened after an intermediate point when the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) is controlled to open / close based on the irregular small hit (type 2 special win), and the irregular big hit ( The opening time during which the special winning opening 23 is opened after the middle of the time when the special winning opening 23 is controlled to open and close based on the high-special special hit) is made different. For this reason, if opening / closing control of the big prize opening 23 is performed in an opening / closing manner based on irregular small hits (or irregular big hits), if it is possible to grasp how long the big prize opening 23 is opened after the midpoint, the irregular It can be specified whether or not a small hit game has been awarded, or whether or not an irregular jackpot game has been awarded. Therefore, when an irregular small hit or an irregular big hit is awarded, it is possible to pay attention to how long the big winning opening 23 is opened after the midpoint.

  Then, the opening time for opening the big prize opening 23 after the middle time when the big prize opening 23 is controlled to open / close based on the irregular small hit is set as the opening time during which the big prize opening 23 is controlled to open / close based on the irregular big hit. The opening time after the time is shorter than the opening time when the special winning opening 23 is opened. For this reason, if the time for which the special winning opening 23 is opened after the midpoint is short, it can be specified that the opening / closing control of the special winning opening 23 based on the irregular small hit is performed. In other words, if the time during which the special winning opening 23 is opened after a midpoint is long, it can be specified that the opening / closing control of the special winning opening 23 based on the irregular jackpot has been performed. For this reason, it can be noted whether the opening time of the special winning opening 23 after the middle point is long (how long the opening of the special winning opening 23 continues).

  (5) Probability of shortening 2 big hits and 7 shortened big hits when winning the big hit lottery, and Probability of shortened 2 small hits and shortened 7 times small hitting when winning the small hit lottery Is determined so that the probability change expectation (a sense of expectation that the gaming state is controlled to the high-probability lottery state) differs depending on the number of times the special winning opening 23 is opened. For this reason, when a winning game is awarded, attention can be paid to how many times the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) is opened. Furthermore, depending on the level of probability change expectation, it is also possible to increase the variation of effects by changing the effect mode after the winning game.

  (6) When the big prize opening 23 is controlled to be opened / closed based on the shortened 7 times small hit or the shortened 7 times big hit, the opening / closing of the big prize opening 23 until the big prize opening 23 is opened only once (first time). The mode is the same as the mode of opening and closing when the big prize opening 23 is controlled to open and close on the basis of the short double hits or the short double hits. For this reason, even if the big prize opening 23 is controlled to be opened and closed based on the shortened 7 times small hit or the shortened 7 times big hit, the shortened 7 times until the big prize opening 23 is opened more than twice. It is not possible to specify whether the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open or close based on any of the winning combinations, the shortening 7 large hits, the shortening 2 small hits, and the shortening 2 large hits.

  In this way, it is possible to specify the winning type estimated from the opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 23 with the passage of time (the number of opening of the special winning opening 23). Therefore, after the opening / closing control of the special winning opening 23 is started, it is possible to design the production mode of various productions in consideration of the types of hits that can be specified with the passage of time. It can also be increased.

  (7) When the big winning opening 23 (special winning means) is controlled to be opened or closed based on the small win or the big win, it can be specified from the opening / closing mode of the large winning opening 23 that the winning game after the end of the winning game is in a certain change state. It was configured as follows. Specifically, there is no small hit of the kind in which the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open and close in the same opening / closing manner as the opening / closing manner of the big winning opening 23 in the shortened eight-time big hit game or the irregular big hit game. As a result, when the big prize opening 23 is opened and closed in the opening and closing mode of the shortened eight-hit game, or when the big prize opening 23 is opened and closed in the irregular big hit game opening and closing mode, after the winning game being granted is finished It is possible to specify that the state is surely changed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the opening / closing mode in which the special winning opening 23 is controlled to open / close.

  (8) In general gaming machines, when the number of specified rounds is different, it is often provided with a round number display device (round lamp) for informing the player of the number of specified rounds. However, in this round number display device, the number of rounds is not displayed while the small hit game is given. Therefore, if the display content of the round number display device is confirmed, it can be specified which of the big hit game and the small hit game is given. As a result, when a small hit game is awarded, the player cannot have a sense of expectation to be in a probable state.

  However, by making the prescribed number of rounds determined for the big hit game the same number, the player can recognize the prescribed number of rounds without having a round number display device. Further, since the round number display device itself is not provided, it is not specified which of the big hit game and the small hit game is given according to the display contents of the round number display device or the like. Therefore, even if a small hit game is given, the player can have a sense of expectation to be in a probable state, and the player can be entertained.

  (9) By executing the countdown effect, the player can easily grasp the branch timing. Therefore, the game can be enjoyed in a state in which the player accurately grasps which timing should be noted. Therefore, even a player who plays a game for the first time can enjoy the game accurately.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, a control board (display control board) provided with a dedicated CPU for controlling the effect display device 11, a control board (lamp control board) provided with a dedicated CPU for controlling the decorative lamp SL, A control board (speaker control board) provided with a dedicated CPU for controlling the speaker SP may be further provided.

  -In the above embodiment, when a shortened 2 big hit game, a shortened 2 small hit game, a shortened 7 big hit game, a shortened 7 small hit game, and a shortened 8 big hit game are given, the big prize opening 23 is opened. You may comprise so that the count-up effect which counts the frequency | count of having performed may be performed. By executing this count-up effect, even if the opening of the special winning opening 23 is missed, the number of opening of the special winning opening 23 can be accurately grasped. The count-up effect is not limited to the effect display device 11 and may be configured to be performed by the decoration lamp SL or the speaker SP. For example, when performing a count-up effect with the decoration lamp SL, an effect mode may be adopted in which the player is notified of the number of times that the special winning opening 23 is opened by the light emission color of the decoration lamp SL.

  In the above embodiment, it may be configured such that the big prize opening 23 is always opened for a predetermined time regardless of the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 23. In other words, it is not necessary to close the grand prize opening 23 on condition that the upper limit number of game balls have entered the big prize opening 23.

  In the above-described embodiment, the opening time for opening the big prize opening 23 after the middle point when the big prize opening 23 is controlled to open / close based on the irregular small hit is set to open / close. It is good also as time longer than the opening time when the special winning opening 23 is open | released after the halfway point at the time of going. In such a configuration, when the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open / close based on the small hit, the game ball is inserted into the big winning opening 23 rather than the large winning opening 23 controlled to open / close based on the big hit. The chance to make a ball will increase. As a result, even if it is specified that the opening / closing of the big prize opening 23 is based on the small hit instead of the big hit, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, it is good also considering the kind of big hit (high-special special hit) from which a promiscuous state will be after the end of big hit game as one type. For example, the type of jackpot that will be in a probable state after the jackpot game is finished may be only a shortened seven-time jackpot. In this case, the types of the small hits may be only the short double hits and the short 7 short hits. In such a configuration, when the number of times of opening the big prize opening 23 is completed at two times, it is possible to specify that it is a small hit, and when the number of times of opening the big prize opening 23 reaches up to seven times, the probability change is certain. It can be expected to become a state. In such a configuration, the shortened 7-times big hit corresponds to the high-precision special hit, the shortened 7-times small hit corresponds to the first type special hit, and the shortened 2 times small hit corresponds to the second type special hit.

  In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery or the winning probability of the small hit lottery may be changed. In addition, the winning probability of the lottery lottery may not be higher than the winning probability of the big hit lottery, for example, may be the same probability, or may be lower than the winning probability of the big hit lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the ratio (probability) that determines the type of jackpot may be changed. Moreover, in the said embodiment, you may change the ratio (probability) by which the kind of small hit is determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), among the multiple types of big hit symbols, there are 25 types of big hit symbols for the 2nd shortened big hit, 10 types for the 7th shortened big hit, and 5 types of the big hit symbols for the shortened 8th big hit. You may distribute each. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), among a plurality of types of small hit symbols, 25 types of short hits may be assigned to 25 types, and 15 types of small hit symbols may be assigned to 7 times of short hits. .

  When the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are distributed in this way, as shown in FIGS. 9C to 9E, the opening time of the big winning opening 23 per time is “0.032 seconds” and the big winning opening 23 When is opened, the expected change expectation until the big winning opening 23 is opened twice is about 1/2 of the maximum (MAX) (45 types of big hit symbols: 45 types of small hit symbols). Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the expected change expectation when the opening time per opening of the big winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds” and the opening of the big winning opening 23 is finished twice, The maximum is about 1/2 (25 types of big hit symbols: 25 types of big hit symbols). Further, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, the number of times the grand prize opening 23 is opened with the opening time per time of the big prize opening 23 being “0.032 seconds” exceeds two times. In this case, the probability variation probability is about ½ of the maximum (15 types of big hit symbols: 15 types of small hit symbols). Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), when the opening time per opening of the big winning opening 23 is "0.032 seconds" and the opening of the big winning opening 23 is finished in seven times, The maximum is about 2/5 (10 types of big hit symbols: 15 types of small hit designs). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (e), the probability change expectation when the opening time per opening of the big winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds” and the opening of the big winning opening 23 reaches 8 times, Maximum (5 types of big hit symbols: 0 types of small hit designs).

  In this way, when the winning opening 23 is opened when the opening time per opening of the winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds” and the opening number of the winning opening 23 ends in two times, The probability variation expectation is higher than the case where the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 23 ends at 7. However, if the opening of the big prize opening 23 is completed twice, it will not be possible to expect that the big prize opening 23 will be opened eight times, while the opening of the big prize opening 23 will be impossible. Can be expected to be opened eight times if the game does not end in two times.

-In the said embodiment, you may change the production content of various productions performed with the production | presentation display apparatus 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP during grant of a big hit game.
In the above embodiment, after determining the type of jackpot, a special symbol (big hit symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing mode of the grand prize winning port 23 is set to the same opening / closing mode by making the opening and closing times of the grand winning port 23 the same, but it cannot be determined by the eyes of the player (human). There may be a difference in time (for example, 0.1 seconds). Even in such a case, the player who sees the open / close mode of the special winning opening 23 is determined to have the same open / close mode.

-In the said embodiment, you may change the production content of various productions performed with the production | presentation display apparatus 11, the decoration lamp SL, and the speaker SP during the provision of the small hit game.
In the above embodiment, after determining the type of small hit, the special symbol (small hit symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 may be determined.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the kind of big hit (in the said embodiment, shortened 2 big hits or shortened 7 big hits) with which the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open and close in the same opening and closing mode as the small hits. For example, the type of jackpot in which the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open / close in the same opening / closing manner as that of the jackpot may be only a shortened two-time jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, the contents of effects produced by the effect display device 11 until the opening of the second big winning opening 23 in the shortened two-time big hit game or the shortened two-time small hit game is started, The production contents of the production performed by the production display device 11 before the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the win game and the irregular big game can be made the same production content. In other words, the contents of effects produced by the effect display device 11 until the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the shortened 7-time big hit game, the shortened 7-time small hit game, and the shortened 8-time big hit game, The production contents of the production performed on the production display device 11 before the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the irregular small hit and the irregular big hit game may be set as the same production content. In such a configuration, until the second opening of the big prize opening 23 is started and the countdown effect is performed, the shortened 2 big hit game, the shortened 2 small hit game, the shortened 7 big hit game, the shortened 7 It is not possible to specify which winning game is given among the small hit game, the shortened eight big hit game, the irregular small hit game or the irregular big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention to whether or not the countdown effect is performed.

  In the above embodiment, the contents of effects produced by the effect display device 11 until the opening of the second big winning opening 23 in the shortened two-time big hit game or the shortened two-time small hit game is started, The production contents of the production performed by the production display device 11 before the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the win game and the irregular big game may be made different. In other words, the contents of effects produced by the effect display device 11 until the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the shortened 7-time big hit game, the shortened 7-time small hit game, and the shortened 8-time big hit game, The production contents of the production performed by the production display device 11 may be different before the opening of the second big prize opening 23 in the irregular small hit and irregular big hit games is started. In this case, from the effect contents of the effect performed in the effect display device 11, the first hit game group (shortened 2 big hit games, shortened 2 times small hit games, shortened 7 times big hit games, shortened 7 times small hit games, It is possible to specify which hit game group to which the hit game group to which the hit game group is assigned is given, which is a shortened eight-time big hit game) or the second hit game group (abnormal small hit game, irregular big hit game). Therefore, it is possible to entertain the game by paying attention to what kind of production contents are produced after the winning game is given.

  -In the above embodiment, in the irregular small hit game and the irregular big hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening 23 after the middle point is the same, and the opening number of the big winning opening 23 is different, The opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 may be changed.

  -In the said embodiment, it is good also considering the opening / closing aspect of the big prize opening 23 in an irregular small hit game and an irregular big hit game as the same aspect. Then, it may be configured to be able to specify which winning game is given from the hit notification result derived by the countdown effect.

  In the above embodiment, two types of special winning opening 23 may be provided. And in the irregular small hit game and the irregular big hit game, the kind of the big winning opening 23 that is opened after the middle point may be different.

  In the above embodiment, it is not necessary to provide a big hit of a kind that does not have a small hit for which the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open and close in the same opening and closing mode (in the above embodiment, a shortened eight-time big hit or an irregular big hit). When configured in this way, it may be configured not to determine a shortened 8th big hit or an irregular big hit, or a new small hit with the same opening / closing mode as the shortened 8th big hit game or the same opening / closing mode as the irregular big hit. You may be prepared for.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 until the big prize opening 23 is opened twice based on the shortened 7 times big hit and the shortened 7 times little hit, and the shortened 2 times big hit and the shortened 2 times little hit The opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 23 based on the above may not be the same mode. In such a configuration, it is possible to specify how many times the big prize opening 23 is opened from the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 23 before the big prize opening 23 is opened twice.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, it is not necessary to comprise so that a probability change expectation may change according to the frequency | count that the special winning opening 23 is open | released. For example, even if the number of times of opening of the grand prize opening 23 is “2 times” and the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 23 is “7 times”, it is possible to have the same expected probability of change. Also good.

  -In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the kind of big hit (non-specific big hit) which becomes an uncertain change state after the big hit game is completed. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is desirable to have a condition for switching from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state. For example, the switching condition may be that the number of special symbol variation games executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a specified number (for example, 74 times). In addition, it is also possible to make a lottery (so-called falling lottery) on whether or not to switch from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state when in the probability variation state, and to win the lottery.

In the above implementation, the time from the start of opening / closing control of the big prize opening 23 based on the irregular small hit or irregular big hit to the branch timing may be changed.
-In the said embodiment, it does not need to be comprised so that a countdown effect can be performed. However, it is desirable that the content of the effect performed before the branch timing during the irregular small hit game and the content of the effect performed at least before the branch timing during the irregular large hit game are the same.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the production | presentation aspect of a countdown effect. For example, the effect device that performs the countdown effect may be a decorative lamp or speaker SP instead of the effect display device 11. Further, the effect mode of the countdown effect is not an effect mode in which the time until the branch timing is notified, but may be an effect mode in which, for example, a hit notification result is derived at the branch timing. Further, the effect mode of the countdown effect may be an effect mode in which only the time until the branch timing is notified, for example, without deriving the hit notification result and making it possible to specify the type of the hit game being granted.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time “0.032 seconds” of the big prize opening 23 when the big prize opening 23 is opened based on the shortened two big hits or the shortened seven times small hits is changed. Also good. For example, it may be changed to “5 seconds” in which one game ball can be entered.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a shortened 7 times big hit may not be determined as a type of big hit. When configured in this way, the opening time per one time of the big winning opening 23 is “0.032 seconds”, and when the third and subsequent big winning openings 23 are opened, the special winning opening 23 is opened. If the number of times is “7 times”, it can be recognized that the game is awarded 7 times per short. On the other hand, if the number of times the big winning opening 23 is opened reaches “8 times”, it can be recognized that the shortened 8 times big hit game has been awarded. In this case, since the big winning opening 23 is controlled to be opened and closed in the same opening / closing manner as that of the shortened 7 times small hit, the shortened 7 times small hit corresponds to the second type special hit.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a specific jackpot and a non-specific jackpot may not be determined as a jackpot type.
In the above embodiment, the specified number of rounds in the jackpot game may be changed. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the winning prize opening 23 is opened four times in the first and second round games in a shortened eight-time big hit, but the prescribed number of rounds is “8 times”. You may comprise so that the big prize opening 23 may be opened once for every game. Further, only a specific big hit or a non-specific big hit may be configured such that the number of specified rounds is different from other big hits. For example, only the specified number of rounds for a specific jackpot or a non-specific jackpot may be set to “16 times”. In the case of such a configuration, a round number display device (round lamp) for notifying the player of the prescribed round number may be provided.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The opening time of the special prize-winning means from the halfway point in the second type special win is a highly accurate special in which the opening / closing mode of the special prize-winning means until the second special hit and the halfway point is the same. It has long than the opening time of the special pay means from the middle point in per.

(B) When the special winning means is controlled to open and close based on the multiple first type special hits or the multiple high-precision special hits, the special winning means is the first number of the second times. manner of opening and closing the special pay means until opened, Ru same manner der opening and closing mode of the special pay means based on high確特per another first kind special per or the small number of the small number.

(C) said high The確特per another, Ru include the opening and closing control of the special pay means the type of high確特per another to be performed in either or different opening and closing manner and a special per.

  GH: Image display unit, SL: Decoration lamp, SOL1: Opening / closing blade solenoid, SOL2: Large prize opening solenoid, SP: Speaker, SW1: First start port switch, SW2: Second start port switch, 10: Game board, 11 DESCRIPTION DISPLAY DEVICE, 12 ... SPECIAL SIGN DISPLAY DEVICE, 16 ... FIRST STARTING PORT, 18 ... SECOND STARTING PORT, 19 ... OPENING / CLOSING WING, 22 ... SPECIAL WINNER PORT, 23 ... SPECIAL WINNING PORT, 24 ... NORMAL SIGN DISPLAY 25 ... Gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 30d ... Random number generator, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU , 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM.

Claims (1)

Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere that has entered the start port,
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery when the entrance detection means detects a game ball;
A small hitting lottery means for performing a small hitting lottery when the incoming ball detection means detects a game ball;
A symbol variation game control means for causing the derivation means to execute a symbol variation game for deriving a lottery result of the big hit lottery means or the small hit lottery means;
Jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery,
A small hit type determining means for determining a type of the small hit when the small hit lottery is won,
When winning the jackpot lottery, the special winning means is controlled to open and close based on the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means after the end of the symbol variation game to be won, and the winning lottery is won. In this case, an opening / closing control means for controlling opening / closing of the special winning means based on the type of the small hit determined by the small winning seed determining means after the end of the symbol variation game to be won,
Game state control means for controlling the gaming state after the opening / closing control of the special winning means by the opening / closing control means is completed,
The gaming state before and after the opening / closing control of the special winning means based on the small win is configured so that it cannot be changed,
The gaming state control means determines the gaming state after the opening / closing control of the special winning means based on the big hit when the big hit of the type classified as the high probability big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means. Control to the high probability lottery state where the winning probability of the lottery is higher than normal,
The big hits classified as the high probability big hits have a special high probability big hit,
In the small hit, there is a first type small hit and a second type small hit,
In the first type small win, the upper limit opening time in the opening of the special winning means for a predetermined number of times is the first time,
In the second type small hit, the upper limit opening time in opening the special winning means for the predetermined number of times is a second time longer than the first time,
In the special high probability winning, the upper limit opening time in the opening of the special winning means for the predetermined number of times is a third time longer than the second time,
The opening / closing mode of the special prize-winning means until the opening of the special prize-winning means for the predetermined number of times in the first type small is continued for the first time period is as follows. The opening / closing mode of the special winning means until the opening of the special winning means is continued for the first time and the opening of the special winning means for the predetermined number of times in the special high likelihood hit is continued for the first time. It is the same as the opening / closing mode of the special winning means,
The opening / closing mode of the special winning means until the opening of the predetermined winning means for the predetermined number of times in the second kind small is continued for the second time is the special number of times of the special winning means for the special high probability winning. A gaming machine that is the same as the opening / closing mode of the special winning means until the opening of the winning means is continued for the second time .