JP6034278B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a first symbol variation game that is performed by varying a first special symbol, and that displays a second symbol variation game that is performed by varying a second special symbol.

  Conventionally, in pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed in which a special symbol is varied in response to the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and as a result, it is displayed as a jackpot display result. In this case, the big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out is given.

  In such a gaming machine, as shown in Patent Document 1, a plurality of start winning holes are provided, and the first symbol changing game for changing the first special symbol and the second special symbol with each winning are provided. A game in which the second symbol variation game to be varied is performed is common. In such a case, there is a case where a state of increasing the entrance rate that makes it easy for the second symbol variation game to be performed, and when the state of improvement of the entrance rate is not applied, the first symbol variation game is likely to be performed. When the entrance rate improvement state is given, the second symbol variation game is easily performed.

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  However, in such a gaming machine, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is difficult to play the second symbol variation game, so when the second symbol variation game is performed, the expectation for the second symbol variation game is expected. If the result is not a big hit, there is a risk that the game will be less interesting.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose thereof is to specify a game according to the second symbol variation game in the case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by enhancing the effect of the effect.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is provided with a first starting means capable of entering a game ball, a second starting means capable of entering a game ball, and a game ball entering the first starting means. Whether the first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol or the second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol on condition that the game ball enters the second starting means A jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot game advantageous to the player is displayed when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game. In the generated gaming machine, game control means for controlling the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game to be performed independently of each other, and when a specific grant condition is satisfied, the second starting means The rate at which game balls can easily enter An entrance rate improving state giving means for giving an upper state, an effect executing means for executing a specific effect corresponding to a symbol variation game controlled by the game control means, and a control for causing the effect executing means to execute a specific effect. An effect control means for performing the second symbol variation game, which is determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determination means when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, The effect execution means causes the effect execution means to execute a specific effect that is harder to specify that the symbol variation game is being performed than the first symbol variation game determined not to be a big hit by the jackpot determination means, or by the jackpot determination means The gist is to perform control that does not execute the specific effect in the second symbol variation game that is determined not to be a big hit.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the effect control means is configured such that, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the first symbol variation game that is determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determination means is the big hit determination means. It is good also as a structure which performs the control which makes the said production | presentation execution means perform the specific effect which it is hard to specify that the design variation game is performed rather than the said 2nd design variation game determined as a big hit.

  In addition, a gaming machine that solves the above-described problems includes a first starting means that allows a game ball to enter, a second starting means that allows a game ball to enter, and a game ball entering the first starting means. The first symbol variation game that is performed by varying the first special symbol on the condition or the second symbol variation game that is performed by varying the second special symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the second starting means Jackpot judging means for judging whether or not to become a jackpot which is advantageous to the player when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game In the gaming machine in which the game is generated, when a specific grant condition is satisfied, the first starting means provides a higher entrance rate improving state for giving a higher entrance rate state in which a game ball can easily enter, and the first start means. Of the symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game At least an effect execution means for executing a specific effect according to any one of the above and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute the specific effect, wherein the effect control means is a big hit by the big hit determination means. In the second symbol variation game that is determined not to be, the symbol variation game is performed when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, compared to when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned. The gist is to cause the effect execution means to execute a specific effect that is difficult to specify, or to perform control that does not execute the specific effect when the entrance rate improvement state is not given.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the effect control means performs control to display a decoration symbol that is changed in accordance with the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol as the specific effect, and the jackpot determination means Corresponding to the display result of the second special symbol in the second symbol variation game determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determination means while the decorative symbol is not displayed in the second symbol variation game determined not to be a big hit It is good also as a structure which performs control which derives | leads-out the display result of the decoration design to be performed.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the effect control means performs control to display a decoration symbol that is changed in accordance with the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol as the specific effect, and the jackpot determination means In the second symbol variation game that is determined not to be a big hit, when the specific effect is not performed, a control may be performed to continuously display the decorative symbols in the symbol variation game performed immediately before.

  For the gaming machine, when a game ball is inserted into the first starting means and the second starting means, if the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended along with the entering of the game ball, the execution is executed. A holding display means for displaying a holding image indicating a held symbol variation game is provided, and the effect control means is arranged to accompany the game ball when the game ball enters the second starting means. As compared with the case where the execution of the second symbol variation game is suspended, the execution of the second symbol variation game is not suspended with the entry of the game ball, and it is determined that the big hit determination means does not make a big hit. When the two-figure variation game is executed immediately afterward, it may be configured to perform control to execute the specific effect that is difficult to identify that the second symbol variation game is being performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the effect of the specific effect according to the second symbol variation game when the entrance rate improvement state is not given.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the specification of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the content of the jackpot game in a 1st fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the small hit game in a 1st fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the big hit game provided with a small hit game as an opportunity. The figure which shows the content of the jackpot game in a 2nd fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the small hit game in a 2nd fluctuation game. The figure which shows the content of the big hit game provided with a small hit game as an opportunity. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the display mode of various display apparatuses. (A)-(g) is a figure explaining the display mode of various display apparatuses. (A)-(d) is a figure explaining the display mode of various display apparatuses.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (design variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as “first variable game”. The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 select and select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbol is classified into a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit, a small hit symbol that can recognize a small hit, and a lost symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a small hit game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first variable game and the second variable game are performed. Specifically, as the display effect, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (decorative symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment).

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be stopped and displayed for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit, the small hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the decorative symbols of all the rows that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. In addition, when the decorative symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are a predetermined symbol combination, it is possible to recognize the small hit to which the small hit game is given from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize this small hit becomes the small symbol combination (small hit display result) by the decorative symbol. When the small hit symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a small hit game after the end of the variable game. Note that there are cases where the symbol combination of big hits and the symbol combination of small hits are collectively shown as a winning symbol combination (hit display result). On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are not the same type, and the symbols are combinations other than the small hit symbol combinations, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combinations. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In addition, in principle, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 and a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is displayed on the effect display device 13 correspond to each other, and a variable game is played. When finished, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is correspondingly stopped and displayed. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  In addition to the decorative symbols, the effect display device 13 includes a fourth symbol indicating whether or not the first variable game is being played and a fifth symbol indicating whether or not the second variable game is being played. The symbol is displayed. In the present embodiment, when the 4th and 5th symbols as the variation display symbols are blinking, it indicates that the corresponding variation game is being performed, and when not blinking, the corresponding variation game is being performed. Indicates not. As described above, the fourth symbol is a symbol indicating whether or not the first special symbol is changed, and the fifth symbol is a symbol indicating whether or not the second special symbol is changed. The 4th and 5th symbols are displayed much smaller than the decorative symbols. For this reason, a player will advance a game, without recognizing a 4th symbol and a 5th symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 2, below the effect display device 13, a first start winning opening 14 is provided in which a game ball can always enter. In addition, a first start switch SW1 is provided for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 as the first start means. When the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, the start condition for the first variable game can be established. In addition, when the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls are satisfied.

  Further, below the effect display device 13 and below the first start winning opening 14, a first open / close door (normal electric accessory) 15 that opens and closes by the operation of the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 is provided. A 2 start winning opening 16 is provided. The second start winning opening 16 serving as the second starting means and the variable entering means is formed with an entrance where a game ball can enter, so that the entrance can be in an open state and a closed state. An open / close door 15 is provided. The second start winning opening 16 is always closed with the open / close door 15 being closed. In a state where the opening / closing door 15 as the opening / closing means is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is impossible to enter the entrance (a state in which entry is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the open / close door 15 is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. In a state where the open / close door 15 is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it can enter the entrance (a state where entry is allowed).

  The open / close door 15 rotates in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board YB to open the second start winning opening 16 and, when opened, below the second start winning opening 16 to the game board YB. On the other hand, it is fixed vertically, receives the game ball flowing down the game board YB, and guides it to the second start winning opening 16.

  In addition, a second start switch SW2 is provided in a start area where a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 can pass, and the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 has passed. Is detected. When the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, the start condition for the second variable game can be established. In addition, when the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of game balls as payout conditions are established.

  The first large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of the first large winning opening solenoid SOL2 is provided in the lower right of the effect display device 13 (upper right of the first starting winning opening 14). A winning device 18 is provided. When the first grand prize opening door 17 as the special opening / closing means performs the opening operation, the first big prize opening 19 (special prize opening) provided in the first big prize winning device 18 as the special winning means is opened. Thus, it is possible to enter a game ball into the first grand prize winning device 18. The first grand prize winning device 18 is formed with a special prize winning area 18a in which a game ball can roll, and the game balls entered from the first big prize winning opening 19 flow into the special prize winning area 18a. It is like that. In the special winning area 18a, a bonus winning opening 20 is provided as a special passing area where a game ball can enter. The special prize opening 20 is provided with a special opening / closing door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of the special electric accessory solenoid SOL3. In a state where the special opening / closing door 21 is closed, the privilege winning opening 20 is in a closed state (a state in which the entry is restricted) in which entry is impossible. When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the special opening / closing door 21 is opened for a predetermined opening time (260 ms in the present embodiment). In the open state in which the special opening / closing door 21 is opened, the privilege winning opening 20 is in a state in which it is possible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is allowed to enter). In addition, the special winning area 18a is provided with a discharge port 22 as a normal area where game balls that do not enter the bonus winning port 20 enter. The game balls that have entered the privilege winning port 20 and the discharge port 22 are discharged outside the special winning area 18a, more specifically, from the pachinko gaming machine. Thus, it can be said that the special open / close door 21 is a sorting member capable of sorting whether the game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning device 18 is passed through the privilege winning opening 20 or the discharge opening 22.

  In addition, the first grand prize device 18 is provided with a first count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special prize area 18a through the first grand prize port 19. The first count switch SW3 of the first grand prize winning device 18 detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 19, thereby satisfying a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls. In addition, a bonus winning switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has entered the bonus winning port 20 is provided. When the privilege winning switch SW4 detects a game ball that has entered the privilege winning port 20, a privilege granting condition is established, and it is determined that a jackpot game is awarded after the small hit game is completed. In addition, a discharge switch SW5 for detecting a game ball discharged from the special winning area 18a through the bonus winning port 20 and the discharging port 22 is provided. By detecting the game ball discharged by the discharge switch SW5, it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball is discharged from the special winning area 18a. The first count switch SW3 is arranged at the entrance of the special prize area 18a. That is, the game balls are arranged so as to be detected prior to the discharge switch SW5 and the special prize switch SW4. Further, the special prize switch SW4 is arranged at the entrance of the special prize opening 20. That is, the game balls are arranged so as to be detected before the discharge switch SW5. Further, the discharge switch SW5 is disposed in a passage communicating with the privilege winning port 20 and the discharge port 22. In other words, after the bonus winning switch SW4 detects a game ball, the game ball can be detected.

  Further, in the lower right portion of the effect display device 13 (to the right of the first start winning port 14) and below the first big winning device 18, the opening / closing operation is performed by the operation of the second large winning port solenoid SOL4. A second large winning device 24 having a two large winning opening door 23 is disposed. When the second grand prize opening door 23 performs the opening operation, the second big prize opening 25 provided in the second big prize winning device 24 is opened, and a game ball can enter the second grand prize winning device 24. Become. In addition, a second count switch SW6 that detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 25 provided in the second big prize device 24 is provided. When the second count switch SW6 of the second grand prize opening 25 detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 25, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is established.

  When the small hit game is awarded, the first big prize opening door 17 is opened according to the kind of the small hit game given, and the first big prize opening 19 is opened. A game ball is allowed to enter the winning device 18. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to enter the game ball into the special prize opening 20 arranged in the special prize area 18a. In addition, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. As described above, in the present embodiment, the small hit game is in an advantageous state for the player. This small hit game is given when a small hit is determined by an internal lottery and the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is stopped and displayed in a variable game.

  Further, when the big hit game is awarded, the second big prize opening door 23 is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, the second big prize opening 25 is opened, and the second big prize winning device is opened by the opening. The entry of game balls into 24 is allowed. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. Then, in this big hit game in which the second big prize opening door 23 is opened, the big hit is determined by the internal lottery, and the big hit symbol (the big hit display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game, or It is given when a game ball enters the bonus winning opening 20 in the small hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first hold display device 26 is disposed below the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12. The first hold display device 26 indicates the number of first variable games that are put on hold. Specifically, the first hold display device 26 enters the first start winning opening 14 to satisfy the start condition of the first variable game, while the execution condition of the first variable game is still satisfied. The number of first variation games in a state in which execution (start) is suspended because it has not been performed, that is, the number of stored start suspensions in the first variation game (hereinafter referred to as the first suspended storage number) is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a second hold display device 27 is disposed below the first hold display device 26. The second hold display device 27 indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the second hold display device 27 enters the second start winning opening 16 to satisfy the start condition of the second variable game, while the execution condition of the second variable game is still satisfied. The number of second variable games in a state in which execution (start) is suspended because it has not been performed, that is, the number of stored start pending in the second variable game (hereinafter referred to as second retained memory number) is shown.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 28 is disposed below the game board YB and below the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12. In the normal symbol display device 28, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol change game”) that changes a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “general symbols”) and stops and displays one common symbol. May be indicated as “figure game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general figure (display result derived in the general figure game) finally stopped and displayed in the general figure game. If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 28 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  Further, a first operation gate 29 a is disposed below the effect display device 13, and a second operation gate 29 b is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 13. Hereinafter, the first operation gate 29a and the second operation gate 29b may be collectively referred to as the operation gate 29. The first operation gate 29a and the second operation gate 29b are each provided with a gate switch SW7 that detects a winning (passed) game ball. When the operation gate 29 detects the entry of a game ball (passage detection), the start condition (normal start condition) of the usual game is established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the open / close door 15 of the second start winning opening 16 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 16). It is a production that is called. If the lottery result of the usual game is a normal hit and a game is given per ordinary figure, the opening / closing door 15 is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and a game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 by opening the open / close door 15, and the player can easily start the second variable game start condition and the winning ball. You can get a chance to win.

  In addition, the first start winning opening 14 is disposed immediately below the first operating gate 29a, and there is no obstacle such as a game nail between the first operating gate 29a and the first starting winning opening 14. Therefore, the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a is configured to enter the first start winning opening 14. Since there is a route through which the game ball can pass between the first operation gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14, the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a is not necessarily the first start prize. It does not enter the mouth 14. However, since the distance between the first actuating gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14 is short, the game ball is unlikely to deviate along a route other than the first starting winning opening 14, and the first start winning opening 14 is high. A game ball comes in with a probability. In addition, game nails are arranged in the vicinity of the first start winning opening 14 on the left and right, and it is extremely difficult to directly enter the first starting winning opening 14 without passing through the first operation gate 29a. It has a simple board configuration.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, when a game ball flows through a predetermined first flow down path RY1, a part of the game ball is a first start winning port 14, a second start winning port 16, A game nail capable of changing the flow-down mode of the game ball, an obstacle member such as the effect display device 13, the first start winning opening 14 and the like are arranged so as to be guided to the one operation gate 29a. That is, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device and passes the left side of the effect display device 13 is caused by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. The first start winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 16, and the first operation gate 29a are guided.

  In addition, a game ball is launched into a game area where the game ball on the game board YB can roll by the launching device. When a game ball flows through the second flow down path RY2, a part of the game ball is in the second start winning opening 16, the first grand prize winning device 18, the second big prize winning device 24, the second operation gate 29b. The obstacle member such as a game nail arranged on the game board YB, the second start winning opening 16 and the like are arranged. In other words, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board YB by the launching device and passes the right side of the effect display device 13 is caused by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board YB when flowing down the game board YB. 2 It is guided to the start winning opening 16, the first big prize device 18, the second big prize device 24, and the second operation gate 29b. Note that when the game ball flows in the second flow down path RY2, the first start winning opening 14 and the first operation gate 29a are configured not to be guided.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, when the lottery per common figure is won, the opening time of the open / close door 15 based on the fact that one lottery per lot is won is longer than in the non-variable state. Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is provided until a predetermined variable end condition is satisfied when a predetermined variable condition (specific provision condition) is satisfied. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close door 15 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 16 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a state in which the ball entering rate to the second start winning opening 16 of the game ball is improved than usual is given.

Next, the small hit game in this embodiment will be described.
The small hit game is started after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends. When the small hit game starts, an opening time is set. When the opening time ends, the first grand prize opening door 17 of the first big prize winning device 18 opens and the first big prize opening 19 is opened. The first big winning opening 19 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a specified time elapses. Thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the small hit game is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
In the big hit game, after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends, or in the small hit game, the game ball enters the special prize opening 20, and the special prize switch SW4 detects the game ball. And started. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 25 of the second big prize winning device 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the second large winning opening 25 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
4 to 10 show the specifications. In FIG. 4A, the “big hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) of the first variable game and the win probability of the big hit determination (lottery) of the second variable game. The “small hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the small hit determination (lottery) of the first variable game and the winning probability of the small hit determination (lottery) of the second variable game. Further, “when the start switch is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the first start switch SW1 or the second start switch SW2 detects the game ball, and “when the count switch is detected” indicates the first count switch SW3 or The number of payout prize balls when the second count switch SW6 detects a game ball is shown. As described above, in the first variation game, the big hit probability is defined to be higher than the small hit probability, and the big hit is more easily determined than the small hit probability. On the other hand, in the second variable game, the small hit probability is defined to be higher than the big hit probability, and the small hit is more easily determined than the big hit probability.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4B, the “upper limit number of balls entered in the jackpot game” is that the game balls detected by the second count switch SW6 in one round game during the jackpot game are effective. The upper limit number is shown. The “upper limit number of balls entered in the small hit game” indicates the upper limit number in which the game balls detected by the first count switch SW3 are valid during the small hit game. The “opening probability of the special opening / closing door” indicates the probability that the special opening / closing door 21 is opened when the small hit game is awarded.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, the “ordinary hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the normal hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-variable state) and the normal hit determination (lottery) in the variable state. The winning probabilities are shown respectively. The “opening / closing door opening time” is the time (maximum time) during which the open / close door 15 is open in the normal hit game during the normal state (non-changed state), and the open / close door in the normal hit game during the variable state The time (maximum time) when the door 15 is opened is shown. The “upper limit number of balls entered in a normal hit game” indicates the upper limit number in which the game balls detected by the second start switch SW2 in the normal hit game are valid.

  5 and 8, “symbol” indicates the jackpot symbol (special symbol) and the type (classification) of the jackpot game, and “ratio” indicates the ratio of the jackpot game when winning the jackpot determination. This is shown for each winning of the first floating game (FIG. 5) and each winning the second floating game (FIG. 8). The prescribed R number indicates the prescribed round number. Further, “the number of times of change given after the big hit game” indicates how long the change state given after the big hit game is given. “None” indicates that the variable state is not given. Further, “100 times”, “30 times”, and “10 times” indicate that the game is given until the number of times of the variable game is executed. In the present embodiment, the number of times of change may vary depending on the gaming state (presence / absence of a change state) at the start of a variable game that is a big hit. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “opening mode of the big winning opening” indicates the maximum opening time in which the second big winning opening door 23 is opened in one round game. “ED” indicates the ending time.

  In FIGS. 6 and 9, “symbol” indicates a small hit symbol (special symbol) and the type (classification) of the small hit game, and “percentage” indicates the small hit game when winning the small hit determination. The ratio is shown for each winning of the first floating game (FIG. 6) and each winning of the second floating game (FIG. 9). “Number of times of opening” indicates the number of times of opening of the first big winning door 17 in the small hit game. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “opening mode of the big winning opening” indicates the maximum opening time during which the first big winning opening door 17 is opened in one small hit game. The “interval time” is the time from when the first big prize opening door 17 is closed until the end of the small hit game. The interval time may be extended depending on the gaming situation described later.

  7 and 10, the contents of the big hit game given when the bonus winning switch SW4 detects a game ball in the effective period set during the small hit game is shown for each small hit game. . The “symbol” indicates the type of the small hit game (small hit symbol) that triggered the big hit game. In addition, “the number of times of change given after the big hit game” is given the change state given after the end of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4. This is shown for each type of small hit game. In the present embodiment, the number of times of change may change depending on the game state (presence / absence of a change state) when a game ball is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4. “OP” indicates the opening time of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the bonus winning switch SW4 for each type of the small hit game. The “opening mode of the big prize opening” is the maximum opening time in which the second big prize opening door 23 is opened in the round game of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the bonus prize switch SW4. Is shown for each type of small hit game. “ED” indicates the ending time of the big hit game given when the game ball is detected by the privilege winning switch SW4 for each kind of the small hit game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 13 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a first start switch SW1, a second start switch SW2, a first count switch SW3, a special prize switch SW4, a discharge switch SW5, and a second count switch SW6. The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, a special electric accessory solenoid SOL3, and a second big prize opening solenoid SOL4. Further, the first hold display device 26 and the second hold display device 27 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a gate switch SW7, a normal symbol display device 28, and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. The variation pattern includes a small hit variation pattern that specifies a small hit effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a deviation fluctuation pattern for specifying a deviation. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed. The small hit effect is an effect in which the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the small symbol combination. The outlier effect is an effect in which the fluctuating game is developed so as to finally stop and display the off symbol combination.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a small hit determination value used in the small hit lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used in the normal hit lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not a variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers, and normal hit determination random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (a type of big hit game or small hit game). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit lottery. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, in the effect control RAM 31c, a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not a variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given is stored. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program. In addition, the speaker SP and the decoration lamp LA are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When various control commands are input, the sound output from the speaker SP and the lighting and extinction of the decoration lamp LA are controlled based on the effect control program. To do.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when a ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a performs control so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first hold storage number is smaller than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). The first pending storage number determination is performed. When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the right to start the first variable game is granted, and the main control CPU 30a determines the values of various random numbers. And the obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. At that time, it is stored so that it can be recognized that it is a random value related to the first variable game and its acquisition order. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the first reserved storage number based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a then controls the first hold display device 26 to display the updated first hold memory number when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the first hold memory number changes. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second detection signal output when the second start switch SW2 detects the game ball is input. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when a ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a performs control so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second hold storage number is less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). The second reserved memory number determination is executed. When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the right to start the second variable game is granted, and the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values. Then, the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the second variable game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the second reserved storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). Then, when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the second reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reserved display device 27 to display the updated second reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball and the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. As a result, information (random value or the like) for executing the first variable game is stored. Similarly, when the second start switch SW2 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition of the second variable game is satisfied, and the second Information (random number value etc.) for executing the variable game is stored.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” when neither the big hit game, the small hit game or the symbol variation game is being executed. To do. When the second reserved memory number = 0, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the first reserved memory count = 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the first number of stored memories> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the predetermined memory of the main control RAM 30c is stored. A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the area. In the present embodiment, neither the big hit game, the small hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and the first reserved memory number is> 0 (that is, the first game in which the execution is held). The first variation game execution condition is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first reserved display device 26 so as to represent the first reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold memory number.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands for the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). In the case of the second variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The change pattern designation command also instructs information on which of the first change game and the second change game is executed. At the same time as the output of the variation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game) so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Control. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the first variable game (or the second variable game). The main control CPU 30a also outputs a special symbol designation command (hit type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the type of winning game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed. As shown in FIG. 4, the number of small hit determination values used in the small hit determination when the first variable game is executed and the small hit determination when the second variable game is executed. The number of small hit judgment values used is different. For this reason, the winning probability of the small hit determination when the first variable game is executed is different from the winning probability of the small hit determination when the second variable game is executed. Specifically, when the second variation game is executed, the winning probability of the small hit determination is higher than that when the first variation game is executed.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the small hit game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and the small hit by the special symbol From the symbols, a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the small hit variation patterns based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random numbers.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to one variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (when the small hit game is not given), the main control CPU 30a uses the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol in the case of the second variable game) as the off symbol. The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 12) is determined. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number> 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the second variation game is executed to the special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set. In the present embodiment, neither the big hit game, the small hit game, nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and when the second reserved memory number is> 0 (that is, the second game whose execution is held). The execution condition for the second variable game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among random number values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, a random number for variation pattern distribution, and a random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the second variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the second variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 27 so as to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold memory number. Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  By executing such special symbol start processing, when both the first variation game and the second variation game are put on hold, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second variation game. To run. Then, when a big win is won in the second floating game, a big hit game having a substantial number of rounds that can be expected to win a prize ball is more likely to be awarded than in the case of the first floating game. Also, when a small hit is made in the second floating game, it is expected that a prize ball will be obtained when a game ball is given to the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, as compared to the case of the first floating game. A large number of rounds that can be performed is large, and a big hit game with a long time during which the second big prize opening 25 is in an open state is likely to be given. In addition, the winning probability of the small hit determination is higher in the second variable game than in the first variable game. Thereby, when the second variation game is executed, it can be expected that more prize balls are acquired than in the first variation game. Therefore, it is likely to be more advantageous for the player when the normal hit game is given.

Next, control when the small hit is determined will be described.
When determining the small hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of small hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines that a big hit game is to be given when the special prize switch SW4 detects a game ball during the valid period of the special prize switch SW4 set during the small hit game. The specific contents of the control when the small hit is determined will be described later. The main control CPU 30a performs control so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out each time a detection signal for notifying that a game ball has been detected is input from the first count switch SW3.

Next, the control when the big hit is determined will be described.
Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a controls the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol (hit symbol). To start. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a is identified on the basis of the final stop symbol (small hit symbol) after the small hit game is ended, when the bonus winning switch SW4 detects the game ball in the valid period of the small hit game. Start control of different types of jackpot games.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the second big prize opening door 23 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the second big prize opening door 23 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. .

  Then, when the second grand prize winning door 23 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When opening the second grand prize opening door 23, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the second big prize opening door 23 to the second big prize opening solenoid SOL4. When closing the second grand prize opening door 23, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the second big prize opening door 23 to the second big prize opening solenoid SOL4. The main control CPU 30a performs control so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out each time a detection signal for notifying that a game ball has been detected is input from the second count switch SW6.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a variable state based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the stopped big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit game). Is identified. Note that, when the big hit game that is given is given when the game ball enters the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a becomes the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. Based on the type of the special symbol (final stop symbol) (that is, the type of the small hit game), it is specified whether or not to give the variable state.

  When assigning the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of times the variable state is given based on the gaming state (whether or not the variable state is present) and the type of jackpot game at the time of winning the big hit determination, and sets the value in the main operation number flag To do. In the case where the granted big hit game is given in response to a game ball entering the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a detects the gaming ball by the bonus winning switch SW4. Based on the game state (presence / absence of variable state) and the type of the small hit game, the number of times the variable state is given is specified, and the value is set in the main operation number flag.

  The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 29. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a gate detection signal output when the gate switch SW7 detects a game ball is input. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the operation gate 29 is passed), the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
First, the main control CPU 30a confirms that the normal game is not being played and that the normal hit game is not being played. When the normal game is being played or when the normal hit game is being played, the normal symbol start process is terminated without starting the general game. When the normal game is not being played and the normal hit game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for normal hit determination matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. And when it is in the variable state, the winning probability of the normal hit determination is higher than that in the normal state.

  When the normal hit determination is won, the main control CPU 30 a determines the normal symbol hit symbol as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 28. On the other hand, when it is out of the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal symbol off symbol as a final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 28.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal fluctuation pattern that specifies at least the fluctuation time of the normal game from a plurality of types of normal fluctuation patterns. The normal map fluctuation pattern is determined when the normal state fluctuation pattern is assigned to the normal state, which is determined in the normal state where the short state (entrance rate improvement state) is not given, and when the short state is given. It is categorized into the usual figure fluctuation pattern for the variable state. Furthermore, the normal pattern change pattern for the normal state in the present embodiment is provided with two types of patterns having different change times. Specifically, there are provided a first normal fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time of 30000 ms and a second normal fluctuation pattern having an 8000 ms shorter than the fluctuation time of the first normal fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, there is only one type of normal map variation pattern for the variable state in this embodiment, and the variation time is shorter than the variation time of either the first general diagram variation pattern or the second general diagram variation pattern. This is a third common map fluctuation pattern in which (500 ms) is set.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the third common map variation pattern when the variable state is given, and determines the first common pattern variation pattern or the first when the short state is not given. 2 Determine one of the normal map fluctuation patterns.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the general game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 28 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the normal symbol display so as to stop and display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined regular symbol variation pattern. The display content of the device 28 is controlled.

When the normal hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the end of the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so that the open / close door 15 is opened / closed in the open / close pattern in the variable state when the variable state is given when the usual game is finished. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 to open and close the opening / closing door 15 with the opening / closing pattern in the normal state when the variable game state is not given when the usual game is finished.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a controls the door 15 to be closed when the upper limit number of game balls have entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the opening. Similarly, even if the main control CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, the main control CPU 30a controls the door 15 to close when the upper limit number of game balls have entered.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a, as a general rule, determines the symbol combination based on the decorative design to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 based on the final stop design designated by the special design designating command. . That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a small hit symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the small bonus symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol, or when the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the missing symbols.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a controls the production display device 13 to execute the variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in principle. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In addition, when a jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, whether or not the variable state is given and the number of times of granting are specified based on the specified type of jackpot game. When the variable state is assigned, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is assigned to the sub-variable flag. When the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of the big hit game as the value of the sub operation number flag. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag is “0”, the value indicating that the variable state is provided is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

  In addition, when a small hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, and a big hit game is given in response to the game ball entering the bonus winning opening 20 during the small hit game, the effect control CPU 31a Based on the identified type of the small hit game, whether or not the variable state is granted and the number of times of grant when it is given are specified. When the variable state is assigned, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is assigned to the sub-variable flag. When the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of the small hit game in the value of the sub-operation number flag. When a small hit game is awarded, or when the value of the secondary action count flag is “0”, the value indicating that the altered state is given is deleted from the subsidiary altered flag.

Next, various controls during the small hit game in the present embodiment, specifically, the control for opening / closing control of the special opening / closing door 21 will be described in detail.
When starting the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to open the special opening / closing door 21 during the small hit game. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30 a determines the opening / closing pattern of the special opening / closing door 21. In the present embodiment, one predetermined opening / closing pattern is prepared, and this opening / closing pattern is determined. If the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a leaves the special opening / closing door 21 in a closed state and does not allow a game ball to enter the privilege winning opening 20.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a stops and displays the small hit symbol, and after an elapse of a predetermined time, sets the opening time according to the gaming state of the symbol variation game selected for the small hit determination. Specifically, the opening time is made different depending on the presence or absence of the variable state. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the first grand prize winning door 17 after the opening time is over. That is, after the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a waits until the upper limit number of game balls enter the first grand prize opening door 17, or until a predetermined time has elapsed. The first grand prize opening door 17 is opened. When the first grand prize opening door 17 is opened, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the first big prize opening door 17 to the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2. Further, when closing the first big prize opening door 17, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the first big prize opening door 17 to the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2. The main control CPU 30a opens and closes the special opening / closing door 21 based on the determined opening / closing pattern after the opening time has elapsed. When the special opening / closing door 21 is opened, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating opening of the special opening / closing door 21 to the special electric accessory solenoid SOL3. When closing the special opening / closing door 21, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the special opening / closing door 21 to the special electric accessory solenoid SOL3.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a displays the small hit symbol that triggered the small hit game when the bonus ball SW switch 4 detects the game ball during the valid period set during the small hit game. Based on the jackpot game type. Then, the main control CPU 30a grants the specified big hit game after a predetermined time has elapsed since the small hit game ends. As a result, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the second big prize opening door 23. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines to give a big hit game when a bonus game switch SW4 detects that a game ball has entered during the effective period. .

  In the present embodiment, the display pattern of the decorative pattern differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given, the type of the variable game (the first variable game or the second variable game), and whether or not it is a big hit. The first display mode, the second display mode, and the third display mode are classified.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the first display mode, when the variable game is executed, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner while the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. When the symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), in the second display mode, when the variable game is being executed, while the special symbol is variably displayed, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped without being variably displayed. Is continued, and when the special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. In this case, the effect image such as the background image is also displayed in the same manner as when the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, the third display mode is a state in which the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed without being variably displayed while the special symbol is variably displayed when the variable game is being executed. Is continued, and even if the special symbol is confirmed and stopped, the decorative symbol is not variably displayed and the state in which it is stopped and displayed is continued. In this case, the effect image such as the background image is also displayed in the same manner as when the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In the effect display device 13, since the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol, the decorative symbol is easy to be visually recognized by the player. It is recognized that a variable game is being played by the player. Accordingly, the decorative pattern is more difficult to specify when the variable game is played in the second display mode than in the first display mode, and the variable game is more in the third display mode than in the second display mode. If it is performed, the display mode is difficult to specify.

  In the present embodiment, in the first variation game or the second variation game when the variable state is given, and in the first variable game when the variable state is not given, the decorative symbol is displayed. Displayed in the first display mode. In the second variation game that is a big hit when the variable state is not given, the decorative symbols are displayed in the second display mode. In the second variation game that is a small hit or miss when the variable state is not given, the decorative symbols are displayed in the third display mode.

  As a result, the second variation game in the case where the variable state is not assigned is the first variable game in the case where the variable state is not provided, or the variable game in the case where the variable state is provided. In comparison, it is difficult to specify if a variable game is being played. In the present embodiment, the display effect of the decorative symbol is included in the specific effect corresponding to the variable game, and the fourth symbol and the fifth symbol are not included in the specific effect.

Here, with reference to FIG. 12, the display aspect of the display effect in each special symbol display apparatuses 11 and 12 and the effect display apparatus 13 is demonstrated.
First, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the first special symbol Z1 is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11, and the second special symbol Z2 is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12. It is displayed. In this case, in the display area of the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol Z3 is confirmed and stopped. In addition, in the display area of the effect display device 13, the fourth symbol Z4 and the fifth symbol Z5 are displayed in a predetermined display color, and each variable game is played without displaying each special symbol in a variable manner. Indicates that it is not. In this case, since the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are both “0”, the reserved image is not displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 in the non-changed state where the changed state is not given, the first special symbol display device 11 performs the first special display. The variable display of the symbol Z1 is started. In this case, in the display area of the effect display device 13, the variation display of the decorative symbol Z3 is started, the fourth symbol Z4 corresponding to the first variation game is flashed and displayed in a predetermined display color, and the first special symbol is displayed. It shows that it is displayed fluctuating. In the second special symbol display device 12, the fixed stop display of the second special symbol Z2 is continued, the fifth symbol Z5 is displayed in a predetermined display color, and the second special symbol is not variably displayed. This indicates that the second variable game is not being played.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), when the first special symbol Z1 is confirmed and stopped as the off symbol in the first special symbol display device 11, the display area of the effect display device 13 has a decorative symbol Z3. Is displayed as a fixed stop symbol. Further, the fourth symbol Z4 corresponding to the first variable game is displayed in a predetermined display color, indicating that the first special symbol is not variably displayed.

  Thus, when the first variation game is performed in the non-variable state, the decorative symbol Z3 is variably displayed when the first special symbol Z1 is variably displayed. When the first special symbol Z1 is confirmed and stopped, the decorative symbol Z3 is confirmed and stopped. That is, the decorative design Z3 is controlled in the first display mode. In addition, the decorative design Z3 is controlled in the first display mode even when the first variable game that is a big hit in the variable state and when each variable game is performed in the variable state.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12D, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 16 in the non-variable state, the second special symbol display device 12 starts to display the variation of the second special symbol Z2. Is done. In addition, in the display area of the effect display device 13, stop display of the decorative symbol Z3 is started. In this case, the decorative pattern Z3 is temporarily stopped and displayed when the same decorative pattern Z3 as that of the type that has been confirmed and stopped before the start of the second variable game is shaken and displayed as it is, so that the decorative pattern for the player is displayed. Is easy to be visually recognized so as not to be fluctuated. It should be noted that the fifth symbol Z5 corresponding to the second variable game is blinked and displayed in a predetermined display color, indicating that the second special symbol is variable and displayed. In addition, the first special symbol display device 11 continues the fixed stop display of the first special symbol Z1, the fourth symbol Z4 is displayed in a predetermined display color, and the first special symbol is not variably displayed. This indicates that the first variable game is not being played.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), when the second special symbol Z2 is confirmed and stopped as the off symbol in the second special symbol display device 11, the display area of the effect display device 13 is temporarily stopped. The decorative pattern Z3 that has been displayed is displayed in a fixed stop state. In this case, the same decorative design Z3 as the type that was displayed in the second variation game is displayed in a fixed stop state, so that it is easy for the player to visually recognize that the decorative design is not variably displayed. Note that the fifth symbol Z5 corresponding to the second variable game is displayed in a predetermined display color, indicating that the second special symbol is not variably displayed.

  As described above, when the second variation game that is lost in the non-variable state is performed, when the second special symbol Z2 is variably displayed, the decorative symbol Z3 is continuously stopped and displayed. Then, when the second special symbol Z2 is confirmed and stopped, the decorative symbol Z3 is continuously displayed and confirmed and stopped. That is, the decorative design Z3 is controlled in the third display mode.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), in a non-variable state, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 12 starts to display the variation of the second special symbol Z2. Is done. Also in this case, as in FIG. 12 (d), the same decorative pattern Z3 as the type that has been confirmed and stopped before the start of the second variable game is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 13 in a swinging manner. Thus, the decorative symbol Z3 is temporarily stopped and displayed, so that it is easy for the player to visually recognize that the decorative symbol is not variably displayed. It should be noted that the fifth symbol Z5 corresponding to the second variable game is blinked and displayed in a predetermined display color, indicating that the second special symbol is variable and displayed. In addition, the first special symbol display device 11 continues the fixed stop display of the first special symbol Z1, the fourth symbol Z4 is displayed in a predetermined display color, and the first special symbol is not variably displayed. This indicates that the first variable game is not being played.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12G, when the second special symbol Z2 is confirmed and stopped as a big hit symbol on the second special symbol display device 11, the display area of the effect display device 13 is temporarily stopped. The decorative pattern Z3 that has been displayed is confirmed and stopped as a jackpot symbol. In this case, not only is the decorative symbol Z3 that has been displayed in a swinging manner in the second variable game ceased to be displayed in a swinging manner, but the decorative symbol Z3 is determined and displayed as a big hit symbol, so that it is displayed in a variable manner for the player. It is easy to visually recognize as if the decorative pattern that did not exist suddenly changed to a big hit symbol. Note that the fifth symbol Z5 corresponding to the second variable game is displayed in a predetermined display color, indicating that the second special symbol is not variably displayed.

  As described above, when the second variation game that is a big hit in the non-variable short state is performed, when the second special symbol Z2 is variably displayed, the decorative symbol Z3 is continuously stopped and displayed. When the 2 special symbol Z2 is confirmed and stopped, the decorative symbol Z3 is confirmed and stopped as a jackpot symbol. That is, the decorative design Z3 is controlled in the second display mode.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the sub-operation flag and determines whether or not the variable state is given. Then, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  When the first variation game or the second variation game is designated in the variation state, and the variation pattern of the first variation game is designated in the non-variation state, the effect control CPU 31a is designated. As in the above principle, the decoration pattern to be confirmed and stopped is determined and the normal sub variation pattern corresponding to the designated variation pattern is determined. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the second variation game that is a big hit in the non-variable state is designated, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the big hit symbol as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and displayed, and the normal variation A special sub-variation pattern different from the pattern is determined. In addition, when the variation pattern of the second variation game that does not become a big hit (is a small hit or loses) in the non-variable state is designated, the effect control CPU 31 a In the variation game, a special sub-variation pattern is determined as a decorative symbol displayed as a fixed stop display. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a determines the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped and the sub variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, for one variation pattern in the second variation game, there are a normal sub variation pattern determined in the variable state and a special sub variation pattern determined in the non-variable state. It is associated. The normal sub-variation pattern is a variation pattern that displays effect images such as decorative designs and background images in the same display mode as when the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner over the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command. is there. On the other hand, special variation patterns display effect images such as ornamental patterns and background images in the same display mode as when the ornamental symbols are confirmed and stopped for the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command. It is a fluctuation pattern to be made.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to display effect images such as decorative symbols and background images according to the sub-variation pattern, triggered by the start of the variable game. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a displays the same display as when the decorative symbols are variably displayed according to the normal sub-variation pattern in the variable game in the variable state and the first variable game in the non-variable state. Control is performed to display effect images such as decorative designs and background images on the effect display device 13 in a manner.

  On the other hand, in the second variable game in the non-variable state, the effect control CPU 31a displays a decorative pattern, a background image, etc. in a display manner similar to that when the decorative pattern is displayed in a fixed stop state according to a special sub-variable pattern. The effect display device 13 is controlled to display the effect image. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a continuously displays the same decorative symbol as the type that has been confirmed and stopped in the previous symbol variation game on the effect display device 13.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to cause the effect display device 13 to confirm and stop the determined decorative symbol on the timing immediately before the end of the variable game. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control displays a fixed stop display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol determined in the current variable game in the variable game in the variable state and the first variable game in the non-variable state. Let For this reason, during the current variation game, the variation display of the decorative symbol is performed in the current variation game, and the determined decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, in the second variation game that is a big hit in the non-variable state, the effect control CPU 31a displays the big hit symbol corresponding to the second special symbol determined in the current variation game in a fixed stop display. For this reason, during the current variation game, the decorative symbols that have been confirmed and stopped in the previous variation game are continuously stopped and displayed, and the determined jackpot symbol is suddenly confirmed and stopped.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a does not correspond to the second special symbol in the current variation game in the second variation game that does not become a big hit in the non-variable state, and is displayed as a fixed stop in the previous variation game, and is temporarily stopped. The displayed decorative pattern is continuously displayed on the effect display device 13 in a stopped manner. For this reason, during the current variation game, the decorative symbols that have been confirmed and stopped in the previous variation game are continuously stopped and displayed, and then are confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, in the first variation game that is a big hit or the first variation game that is out of reach, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the first special symbol, and the decorative symbol is the reach. Form a state. On the other hand, in the second variation game that is a big hit or the second variation game that is out of reach, the decorative symbol does not correspond to the second special symbol and is not variably displayed. There is no formation.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment serves as a hit determination means, a big hit determination means, a small hit determination means, a normal hit determination means, a game control means, and an increased entrance rate giving means. Further, the production control CPU 31a serves as production control means, and the production display device 13 serves as production execution means. Each hold display device 26, 27 serves as a hold display means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the variable state in which the second variable game is easy to be executed is not given, the variable game is performed in the second variable game that is not a big hit, rather than the first variable game that is not a big hit. If it is, a specific effect that is difficult to be specified is executed. For this reason, according to the gameability to which the variable state is not given, the degree specified from the specific effect is controlled when the variable game is played, based on whether or not it is a big hit and the type of each variable game It is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the production effect.

  (2) When the second variable game that is out of play is performed, the time when the variable state in which the second variable game is likely to be executed is not given is more than when the variable state is given. It becomes difficult to be identified when two variable games are being played. For this reason, it is specified from the specific effect that the second variation game is being performed based on whether or not the variable state is given in response to the second variation game being lost. The degree can be controlled, and the effect for the game can be improved by enhancing the effect of the performance.

  (3) In addition, in the second variation game in which the display of the decorative symbols is mainly executed as the specific effect and is determined to be a big hit in the non-changed state, display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the display result of the second special symbols The result is derived. For this reason, it is possible to specify from the decorative symbol that the display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the effect.

  (4) On the other hand, in the second variation game that is a big hit in the non-variable short state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is not displayed, but the second variation game that is not a big hit is performed. It can be made difficult to identify the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the production effect.

(5) In the second variation game that is not a big hit, when the variation display of the decorative symbol is not performed, the decorative symbol in the variation game performed immediately before is continuously stopped and displayed in a fixed stop state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to specify that the second variation game that is not a big hit is being performed by continuously displaying the decorative symbols in the variation game performed immediately before.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are controlled without being executed at the same timing. However, in the second embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are controlled to be executable independently at the same timing.

  In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the other variable game is not executed during the execution of one of the variable games and the hit game (big hit game or small hit game). However, in the second embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can execute the other variation game while one variation game is being executed. During the period from the start to the end, the control for interrupting the execution of the other variable game is performed. Then, when the execution of the other variable game is interrupted, the main control CPU 30a performs control to resume execution of the other variable game that has been interrupted when the winning game in the one variable game ends. Do.

  Specifically, the main control RAM 30c is assigned a first special figure control flag indicating the control state in the first variable game and a second special figure control flag indicating the control state in the second variable game. Yes. The main control CPU 30a identifies the control state being controlled in each variable game, and in each of these control flags, a value indicating that a winning game is being played, a value indicating that a variable game is being executed, Set one of the values indicating non-execution.

  The main control CPU 30a counts the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern when the variation game is started. In particular, when the winning game in one variable game is started, the main control CPU 30a performs control to interrupt the counting of the variation time in the other variable game even when the other variable game is being executed. Then, the main control CPU 30a interrupts the control of the other variable game while the winning game in the one variable game is being performed. Subsequently, when the winning game in one variable game ends, the main control CPU 30a performs control to resume counting the variation time in the other variable game that was interrupted, and resumes the other variable game that was interrupted. To control.

  In addition, if the second variation game is performed in the non-variable state unless the winning game is in a winning game, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the first variation game is being executed or not. Control to display the decorative design on the effect display device 13 in the display mode or the third display mode is performed. In addition, when the first variation game is performed in the non-changeable state, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to display the decorative symbols on the effect display device 13 in the first display mode.

  On the other hand, if the winning control game 31a is not in a winning game and the first variable game is executed in the variable state, the second display is performed regardless of whether or not the second variable game is being executed. Control to display the decorative design on the effect display device 13 in the aspect or the third display aspect is performed. In addition, when the second variation game is performed in the variable state, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to display the decorative design on the effect display device 13 in the first display mode.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the first variation game is performed and the first special symbol is variably displayed, the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is displayed. Fluctuation is displayed. Then, when the second variable game is started when the first variable game is being executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner so that it corresponds to the second special symbol. When the decorative symbol is not variably displayed and the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped, the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is determined and stopped. In addition, after the first variation game is finished, even if the second variation game is performed, the same decorative symbol displayed in a fixed stop manner corresponding to the first variation game is not variably displayed and is temporarily stopped. When the second special symbol is displayed and confirmed and stopped, the same decorative symbol that has been once stopped and displayed is confirmed and stopped.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when a big hit is made in the second variation game, after the second special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop after being controlled in the same manner as in the case of a loss. Instead of the decorative symbol that has been temporarily stopped, the decorative symbol is displayed as a big hit symbol.

  As described above, in the case where the first variation game is being performed, when the execution of the second variation game is started, the decorative symbol corresponding to the second variation game is not variably displayed, and the first variation game is displayed. Since the variation display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the game is continued, it is difficult to specify that the second variation game is being performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the first variation game is not played and the first special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the second variation game is started. The second special symbol is variably displayed, but the decorative symbol is not variably displayed so as to correspond to the second special symbol, and is temporarily stopped and displayed in the previous variable game. When the first variable game is started while the second variable game is being executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner so as to correspond to the first special symbol. Is done. In addition, when the second variable game that is not a big hit ends when the first variable game is being played, the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped, but the decorative symbol is not confirmed and stopped. When the display is continued and the first variation game is finished, the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), when the second special game is a big hit, when the second special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop after being controlled in the same way as the case of a loss. The decorative symbol is displayed as a big hit symbol in a fixed stop manner so as to correspond to the second special symbol, without the decorative symbol variation display being continued. In this case, when the big hit game in the second variable game starts, the execution of the first variable game is interrupted, and when the big hit game ends, the execution of the first variable game is resumed.

  Of course, when the second variation game is executed without the first variation game being executed, the decorative symbols are displayed in the second display mode or the third display mode as in the first embodiment. It will be. Further, not only decorative designs but also effect images including background images and the like are displayed in the first to third display modes.

Thus, in the case where the second variation game is being performed, when the execution of the first variation game is started, the decorative symbol corresponding to the second variation game is not variably displayed, and the first variation game is displayed. Since the decorative symbols corresponding to the game are displayed in a variable manner, it is difficult to specify that the second variable game is being played.
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment and the second embodiment, each start winning opening is not limited to whether or not a variable state is given, whether or not it is a type of variable game, and whether or not it is a big hit. Depending on the number of stored memories when winning, the display pattern of the decorative pattern is different and is classified into a first display mode, a second display mode, and a third display mode.

  Specifically, in the non-changeable state, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 16, when the execution of the second variable game is started immediately after, the decorative design is displayed in the second display mode or the third display mode. While displayed in the display mode, when the execution of the second variable game is put on hold, the decorative symbols are displayed in the first display mode.

  When the suspension control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the secondary operation flag and determines whether or not the variable state is given. Then, when it is determined that the state is not changed, the presentation control CPU 31a responds to the second variable game when the second reserved memory numbers “2” to “4” are specified by the hold designation command. The display mode flag indicating the first display mode is set as described above. On the other hand, when the CPU 31a for effect control is determined to be in the non-variable state and the second reserved memory number “1” is specified by the hold designation command, the first control game 31a corresponds to the second variable game. The display mode flag indicating the second display mode or the third display mode is set.

  Then, when the variation control designation command for designating the second variation game is input in the non-variable state, the effect control CPU 31a reads the flag set to correspond to the second variation game, and displays the decorative pattern. The display mode of the effect image such as the background image is specified, and the effect display device 13 is controlled to display the effect image in the specified display mode.

  As described above, when the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 16 and the execution of the second variable game is suspended along with the game ball, the variable game is performed in the second variable game. A specific effect that makes it easy to specify that is being performed is executed. On the other hand, if execution of the second variable game is not put on hold with the entry of the game ball and the second variable game that does not become a big hit is executed immediately after that, the change occurs in the second variable game. A specific effect that makes it difficult to specify that the game is being performed is executed.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (5) in the first embodiment and the second embodiment.
(6) When a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 16 and the execution of the second variable game is put on hold with the winning of the game ball, a hold image indicating that the execution is put on hold Is displayed on the second hold display device 27. And the specific effect which is easy to specify that the variable game is being performed in the second variable game is executed. On the other hand, when a game ball wins at the second start winning opening 16, the execution of the second variable game is not suspended with the winning of the game ball, and the second variable game is executed immediately after. If the big game is not a big hit in the second variable game, a specific effect that makes it difficult to specify that the variable game is being played in the second variable game is executed. For this reason, the execution mode of the specific effect and the non-execution of the specific effect in the second variable game are controlled depending on whether the execution of the second variable game is suspended or not easily specified.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined from the normal sub variation pattern and the special sub variation pattern by the production control CPU 31a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The variation pattern may be determined from the variation pattern and the special variation pattern. In other words, in order to make it difficult to specify that a variation game is being performed, the variation time of the variation game may be shortened. Further, for example, the ease of specifying (difficulty of specifying) that the changing game is being played may be controlled without depending on the changing pattern or the sub-changing pattern.

  -In the said embodiment, although the effect image including a decoration design, a background design, etc. was displayed as a specific effect, it is not restricted to this, For example, the effect displayed by superimposing on a background image separately from a background image An image may be displayed as a specific effect. As a specific example, it may be a fallen image in which cherry blossoms or leaves fall from the top to the bottom, a comment image showing a big hit expectation degree in a predetermined display area of the effect display device 13, or the like. However, it is not limited to these. In addition, for example, even when the second special symbol is variably displayed, the variable game is played by changing the display size and display color of the decorative symbol without temporarily displaying the decorative symbol. It may be controlled whether it is easy or difficult to specify. Further, for example, it may be controlled whether or not it is easy to specify that the variation game is being performed by delaying the time for starting the variation display of the decorative symbol from the variation display of the second special symbol.

  -In the above embodiment, as the specific effect that it is difficult to specify that the variable game is being performed, the effect of causing the same decorative design to be displayed in a swinging manner and temporarily displaying the decorative design is employed. For example, it may be controlled not to execute the specific effect itself rather than the specific effect that it is difficult to specify that the variable game is being performed. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient and you may control so that it becomes difficult to specify in steps. Further, for example, as the third display mode, the same decorative design is displayed with fluctuation variation and fixed stop display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, different decorative symbols may be displayed with fluctuation variation display and fixed stop display. In this case, it is more difficult to specify when a variation game is being performed when different decorative symbols are displayed in a swinging manner than when different decorative symbols are displayed. Also, for example, as the second display mode, after the same decorative design is displayed in a swinging manner, the determined decorative design is displayed in a fixed stop manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a different decorative design is displayed in a swinging manner. Also good. In addition, for example, it is preferable that a specific effect that is difficult to be specified when a variable game is played is executed without necessarily displaying the big hit symbol.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, in a predetermined number of times when the second reserved memory number becomes “0” after the provision of the variable state is finished, the control as described above is restricted, and thereafter, as described above It may be configured to perform such control.

  In the above embodiment, when the opening time of the open / close door 15 at the second start winning opening 16 is short based on the type of normal hit in the ordinary game, the decorative design is displayed in the second display mode or the third display mode. When the opening time of the open / close door 15 at the second start winning opening 16 is long, the decorative symbol may be displayed in the first display mode.

  -In the above embodiment, when the variable state is given, even if the winning probability of the normal winning lottery in the ordinary game is controlled to be high, the winning probability of the normal winning lottery is controlled to be the same. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second variation game that is a big hit is more specific than the first variation game that is not a big hit. For example, a specific effect that is hard to be specified when a variable game is being played may be executed in the first variable game that is not a big hit than the second variable game that is a big hit.

  -In the above embodiment, when winning in the variable state, the variable state is always given after the end of the big hit game, but not limited to this, for example, when the variable state is not given depending on the type of winning winning There may be. Also, for example, when winning in the non-variable state, there was a case where the variable state was not given depending on the type of winning winning after the big hit game ended. It may be given.

  In the above embodiment, the decoration corresponding to the special drawing in the variable game is displayed on the effect display device 13, but not limited to this, for example, the decoration corresponding to the general drawing in the normal game is displayed on the effect display device 13. It may be configured to be displayed on the screen or a combination thereof.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific notice effect is executed by displaying the effect image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound from the speaker SP, light emission from the decorative lamp LA, vibration of the vibration unit, and the movable body Displacement, blowing from a blower, or the like, or a combination of these may be used.

  -In the above embodiment, depending on the type of winning jackpot, the advantage of the jackpot game itself given when a game ball enters the bonus winning opening 20 and the advantage regarding the variable state after the end of the jackpot game Although the degree is defined to be different, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be defined that the advantage level of the jackpot game itself and the advantage level regarding the change state after the end of the jackpot game are the same. That is, the total open time of the second big prize winning device 24 in the jackpot game, such as the specified number of rounds in the jackpot game, the round time, etc. Whether it is the same or different).

  In the above embodiment, when winning a win based on the result of the winning lottery in the variable game, the winning type (big hit and small hit) is determined according to the type of special drawing, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be controlled separately. Regardless of the execution order, even if the big hit lottery is not won, If you don't win, you can make a big hit lottery.

  -In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the bonus winning port 20 after winning a small win based on the result of the winning lottery, a big hit game is generated, while based on the winning lottery result When a big win is won, regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered the bonus winning opening 20, a big win game is generated, but this is not limitative. For example, it may be configured not to win a big win based on the result of the winning lottery. Further, for example, it may be configured not to win a small win based on the result of the winning lottery.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the privilege winning opening 20, a big hit game is always given, but not limited to this, for example, when a game ball enters the privilege winning opening 20, There may be a case where a game is given or a case where a game is not given. In this case, a lottery is performed in response to the game ball entering the bonus winning opening 20, and a big hit game is awarded when the lottery is won, and a big hit game is not awarded when the lottery is not won. It is good also as a structure.

  In the above embodiment, when a small win is won in a variable game, a small hit game is performed in which the first big winning device 18 is operated in an open state, and the game ball that has won the first big winning device 18 is a bonus winning opening. When the player entered the ball 20, a big hit game was generated after the end of the small hit game, but this is not restrictive. For example, when a big win is won in a variable game, a big win game is generated, and in the first round game, the first big winning device 18 is operated in an open state, and a game ball enters the bonus winning port 20. Sometimes, the big hit game is continued, and in the second round game, the second big winning device 24 may be controlled to operate in the open state. In other words, when a jackpot display result is displayed in the variable game, a jackpot game in which the first jackpot door 17 (first jackpot device 18) is opened is generated, and a game ball enters the bonus prize slot 20 You may comprise so that a big hit game may be continued on the condition that it balled.

  In the above embodiment, the opening pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing door 15 is determined in accordance with whether or not the variable state is given, but this is not restrictive. For example, an opening pattern for opening / closing the opening / closing door 15 may be determined in accordance with the normal hit type.

  In the above embodiment, when the open / close door 15 is closed at the second start winning opening 16, the game ball cannot be won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is harder to win than the open state, The game ball may be winning.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14 are respectively arranged in the center of the game board YB so that the game balls rolled from the left side of the game board YB can enter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be arranged so that a game ball rolled from the right side of the game board YB can enter. Further, for example, the first start winning port 14 may be disposed upstream of the first operation gate 29a, and the first operation gate 29a may not be disposed.

  In the above embodiment, the second operation gate 29b, the first big prize device 18, and the second big prize device 24 are respectively arranged on the right side of the game board 10, and the game balls rolled from the right side of the game board YB However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball rolled from the left side of the game board YB may be arranged to be able to enter.

  In the above embodiment, the second start winning opening 16 is disposed in the center of the game board YB, and the game balls rolled from both the left side of the game board YB and the right side of the game board YB can enter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game balls rolled from the right side of the game board YB may be allowed to enter, and the game balls rolled from the left side of the game board YB may be arranged to be difficult to enter. Further, for example, the second start winning opening 16 may be disposed upstream of each of the large winning devices 18 and 24.

  In the above embodiment, when the normal winning symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 28, the second start winning opening 16 is in the open state, but it is not necessarily a condition that the normal winning symbol is displayed. In the case where winning can be made in the normal winning lottery and an advantageous state can be obtained by giving the normal winning game, the second start winning opening 16 may be opened.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a specific passing area and a general passing area through which a game ball won in the second grand prize winning device 24 can pass are formed, and the game ball passes through the specific passing area before the round control ends. If not, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is terminated without executing the subsequent round control (so-called “puncture”). Further, for example, only in the round control of a specific round, when the game ball does not pass through the specific passing area, it may be controlled so that the big hit game is ended without executing the subsequent round control.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot game that is more advantageous in the second variation game than in the first variation game can be given, but is not limited to this, for example, the first variation game than the second variation game A jackpot game that is more advantageous may be possible, or may be equivalent.

  In the above embodiment, in the first floating game, the bonus amount is larger in the big hit game than in the small hit game, and in the second floating game, the bonus amount is the same in the big hit game and the small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second variable game, the bonus amount may be larger in the big hit game than in the small hit game. Further, for example, in the first variable game, the bonus amount may be the same for the big hit game and the small hit game.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of normal symbol variation patterns for the normal state may be provided. Further, in the normal winning game, the opening / closing mode of the first grand prize winning door 17 may be arbitrarily changed, and a plurality of opening / closing patterns may be provided.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the specification of a pachinko machine arbitrarily. For example, the big hit probability, the small hit probability, the number of payout balls, the upper limit number of balls entered, the probability of opening the special door 21 may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the special opening / closing door 21 is opened in the small hit game, but it may be opened. Further, the special opening / closing door 21 may not be provided. Further, in the small hit game, it may be configured such that a game ball is always inserted into the privilege winning opening 20.

  -In the said embodiment, the opening / closing pattern of the special opening / closing door 21 may be provided with two or more, and an opening / closing pattern may be changed arbitrarily. Further, for example, with respect to one small hit game, the opening / closing pattern for opening the special opening / closing door 21 once is not limited to the opening / closing pattern for opening the special opening / closing door 21 once.

  In the effective period of the above-described embodiment, when a game ball is detected in the special prize switch SW4, it is determined that a big hit game is always given. As another example, during the validity period, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game is to be granted when a game ball is detected in the bonus winning switch SW4, and a jackpot game is granted only when this determination result is affirmative You may decide to do it.

  The above embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol. In addition, for example, in the 4th and 5th symbols, the fixed stop display may be performed in a display mode in which the hit type can be specified, or the 4th and 5th symbols may be controlled not to be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit determination is executed when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. However, the big hit determination and the small hit determination may be executed simultaneously by changing the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value. . If the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the big hit determination may be executed. Further, regardless of whether the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the small hit determination may be performed, and regardless of whether the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the big hit determination may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the first start winning opening 14 is arranged immediately below the first operating gate 29a so that the game balls that have passed through the first operating gate 29a pass the first start winning opening 14 with high probability. However, the arrangement of the first operation gate 29a and the first start winning opening 14 may be arbitrarily changed. As a result, it may be difficult for the game ball that has passed through the first operation gate 29a to enter the first start winning opening 14.

In the above embodiment, the first grand prize device 18 and the second grand prize device 24 are provided. However, if the privilege prize opening 20 is provided, they may be combined into one.
In the above embodiment, when a small hit is made in the second floating game, the time during which the first big prize opening door 17 is open during the small hit game is longer than in the case of the first floating game. Then, it may be easy to make the game ball enter the first grand prize opening 19.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the number of times of the change state given after the end of the big hit game (number of times of change).
In the above embodiment, the second variation game is preferentially executed, but the variation game may be executed in the order of winning.

In the above embodiment, the variation game is executed for each start winning opening, but the same variation game may be executed.
In the above embodiment, the number and type of jackpot games (for example, the specified number of rounds, the release mode, the number of times of change, the number of payout balls, etc.) may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, the number of types and contents of the small hit game (for example, the opening mode, the number of times of change, the number of payout prize balls, etc.) may be arbitrarily changed.

In the above embodiment, the range of various components in the game board YB may be changed.
In the above embodiment, in addition to the effect control board 31, an overall control board or a relay board may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 may be a single board.
-In the said embodiment, you may provide the function in each control board in another control board. For example, whether or not to execute the specific notice effect may be determined by the main control board 30 or by the effect control board 31.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the probability change state which changes the winning probability of jackpot determination can be provided.
In the above-described embodiment, the variable state is the reduction of the fluctuation time of the regular game, the improvement of the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure, the increase of the total opening time of the open / close door 15, and the reduction of the fluctuation time of the variable game by a special symbol It is sufficient that at least one of them is included.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable state is shortened in the variation time of the special figure variation game, in particular, the variation time of the special figure variation game in which the outlier display result is stopped and displayed as compared with the non-variable state. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the symbol variation game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production | presentation control board 31, it is not necessary to output a symbol stop command.
-In the said embodiment, you may change the execution timing, effect aspect (contents), etc. of a game effect.

-In the said embodiment, although the said structure was employ | adopted as what is called a 1 type 2 type | mold mixer, it is not restricted to the kind of pachinko game machines, such as 2 types.
In the above embodiment, “winning” in which a winning ball is obtained by entering a game ball, “passing” in which a gaming ball does not enter, or a winning ball cannot be obtained by entering a gaming ball Although described using “entrance ball”, all of these are concepts included in “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims. Further, “entrance ball” and “pass” in the claims may be synonymous.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The effect executing means displays a variable display symbol indicating whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed, different from the decorative symbol, The variable display design is not included.

  (B) when the execution of the first symbol variation game is started in the case where the second symbol variation game is determined to be a big hit is not determined by the jackpot determination means, and When the execution of the second symbol variation game, which is determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determination means when the first symbol variation game is being performed, the second symbol variation game is being performed. It is characterized in that a specific effect that is difficult to be specified is executed by the effect execution means, or in the second symbol variation game, the specific effect is not executed.

  YB ... Game board, SW1 ... First start switch, SW2 ... Second start switch, SW3 ... First count switch, SW4 ... Special prize switch, 11 ... First special symbol display device, 12 ... Second special symbol display device, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 ... Production | presentation display apparatus (production execution means), 14 ... 1st start winning opening, 16 ... 2nd starting winning opening, 17 ... 1st big winning opening door, 18 ... 1st big winning winning device (pick-up apparatus), 18a ... special winning area, 19 ... first prize winning opening, 20 ... privilege winning opening, 21 ... special opening / closing door (displacement member, sorting member), 22 ... discharge opening, 26 ... first holding display device (holding display means) 27 ... second holding display device (holding display means), 30a ... main control CPU (hit determination means, big hit determination means, small hit determination means, normal hit determination means, game control means, entry rate improvement state giving means ), 31a ... Production control CPU (performance Control means).

Claims (6)

A first starting means capable of entering a game ball, a second starting means capable of entering a game ball, and a first special symbol are varied on condition that the game ball enters the first starting means. Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol on condition that the game ball enters the first symbol variation game or the second starting means is a big hit; In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is caused when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game,
Game control means for controlling the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game to be performed independently of each other;
When a specific grant condition is satisfied, a ball-entry rate improvement state giving unit for giving a ball-entry rate improvement state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting unit;
Effect execution means for executing a specific effect according to the symbol variation game controlled by the game control means;
Production control means for performing control to cause the production execution means to execute a specific production,
The effect control means is that the second symbol variation game, which is determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determining means when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, is not a big hit by the big hit determining means. The first execution that causes the effect execution means to execute a specific effect that is harder to specify that the symbol change game is being performed than the determined first symbol change game or that the big hit determination means determines that the big hit is not made. A gaming machine that performs control so that the specific effect is not executed in a two-figure variation game.   The performance control means determines that the first symbol variation game, which is determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determination means, is a big hit by the big hit determination means when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute a specific effect that is harder to specify that the symbol variable game is being performed than the second symbol variable game. A first starting means capable of entering a game ball, a second starting means capable of entering a game ball, and a first special symbol are varied on condition that the game ball enters the first starting means. Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol on condition that the game ball enters the first symbol variation game or the second starting means is a big hit; In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is caused when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game,
When a specific grant condition is satisfied, a ball-entry rate improvement state giving unit for giving a ball-entry rate improvement state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting unit;
Effect execution means for executing a specific effect according to at least one of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game;
Production control means for performing control to cause the production execution means to execute a specific production,
In the second symbol variation game that has been determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determining means, the effect control means is given the higher entry rate state when the improved entry rate state is not given. Control that does not execute the specific effect when the effect execution means is executed by the effect execution means or when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, compared to when the symbol variation game is performed. A gaming machine to perform. The production control means includes
Performing a control to display a decoration symbol that is changed in accordance with a change in the first special symbol and the second special symbol as the specific effect;
The decorative symbol is not displayed in the second symbol variation game determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determination means, while the second special symbol in the second symbol variation game determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein control for deriving a display result of a decorative symbol corresponding to the display result of is performed. The production control means includes
Performing a control to display a decoration symbol that is changed in accordance with a change in the first special symbol and the second special symbol as the specific effect;
In the second symbol variation game that is determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determination means, when the specific effect is not performed, a control for continuously displaying the decorative symbols in the symbol variation game performed immediately before is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 3. When a game ball is inserted into the first starting means and the second starting means, if the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended along with the entry of the game ball, the symbol variation for which the execution is suspended A hold display means for displaying a hold image indicating a game;
When the game ball is inserted into the second starting means, the effect control means is more effective than the case where the execution of the second symbol variation game is suspended with the game ball entering. The second symbol variation game is executed when the second symbol variation game that is determined not to be a big hit by the big hit determination means is executed immediately after the execution of the second symbol variation game is not suspended due to the entry. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein control is performed to execute the specific effect that it is difficult to specify that a game is being performed.