JP6181702B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing a special symbol triggered by the entry of a game ball into the start winning opening, and as a result, is displayed as a jackpot display result In such a case, the big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game in which a lot of prize balls are paid out is given (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-20960 A

However, in such a gaming machine, for example, if the same effect is repeated, the game becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game is reduced.
The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems has a first starting means that can give a start timing for the first symbol variation game when a gaming ball enters the first entrance, and a second entrance When a game ball enters, the second starting means that can give the start timing of the second symbol variation game, and the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, a plurality of types Whether the jackpot determining means for determining the type of jackpot from among the jackpots, the jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot type determined by the jackpot determining means, and whether the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit A normal hit judging means for judging whether or not, and a normal opening / closing means which operates so that the normal entrance can be opened and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game A first operation opportunity region through which a game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, a second operation opportunity region through which the game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, and the normal entrance A normal winning device having distribution means for distributing the game balls entered into the first operation opportunity area or the second operation opportunity area, and a condition that the game ball has passed through the first operation opportunity area As a condition, the first opening and closing member that operates so that the first entrance can be opened, and the second entrance is opened on condition that the game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity area. a second closing member operable to be taken, said as the operation pattern of the common closing means and said sorting means, have a first pattern friendliness is determined that the game ball is likely to pass through the first actuating trigger region first a 1 ball entrance rate increase state, and the probability that a big hit is passing A first special state is the probability variation state not higher than, the as an operation pattern of the common closing means and said sorting means, ease second pattern game balls easily passes through is determined on the second actuating trigger region a second ball entrance-enhancing states have, and, a second special state probability of big hit is high have probability variation state than normal, as a game state after jackpot gaming, according to the type of the determined jackpot And a special state control means that can be set, and a notifying means capable of notifying information relating to a gaming state after the end of the big hit game during the big symbol game when the symbol variable game is a big hit. In the jackpot game, the information regarding the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended is the second special rate state in which the second entry rate improvement state and the probability variation state are present. Confirmation information that can be specified may be notified, and when the predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed after the end of the jackpot game, the determination information is notified as information regarding the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. In the case where either the first entry rate improvement state or the second entry rate improvement state is reached after the big hit game is over, the predetermined number of times of the variable game is executed. In some cases, the confirmation information may not be notified, and the operation patterns of the normal opening / closing means and the distribution means include any of the first entrance rate improvement state and the second entrance rate improvement state. Also, there is a third pattern that can be determined .

In the game machine, when a variation games the particular jackpot, kind of jackpot, and in accordance with the game status at the time of winning, the notification timing information relating to a game state may be different.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of game effects.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The perspective view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine. The perspective view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine. The rear view which shows the variable winning unit of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the specification of a pachinko gaming machine. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize opening in a pachinko machine. (A) is a figure which shows the opening / closing aspect of an opening / closing piece, (b) is a figure which shows the opening / closing aspect of a sorting shutter. The schematic diagram which shows the transition of a gaming state. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot game. The figure which shows the distribution aspect of a normal hit design. The figure which shows the relationship between the normal winning symbol and the opening / closing aspect of an opening / closing piece. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize opening in a pachinko machine. The timing chart which shows the opening / closing control of a normal electric prize opening in a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the transition of a gaming state. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the specification of a usual game. The figure which shows the relationship between production mode and a game state. The figure which shows the relevance of the jackpot symbol, the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot effect, and the effect mode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the display board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect display device 11 as an effect execution means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH for displaying an image. The effect display device 11 includes a decorative symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of decorative symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment). Various display effects to be executed are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12a is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11, and a 7-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 12a. Each is arranged. In the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b, a special symbol variation game for displaying a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is performed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the special symbol variation game is executed once in the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b until the special symbol variation display is started and stopped. . It should be noted that the special display variation display includes displaying a variation display symbol. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b select and select one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery from among a plurality of types of special figures. The special figure is stopped and displayed individually at the end of the first variation game or the second variation game. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a jackpot and an outlier symbol (a loss display result) that can be a symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is a jackpot, and the player is given a jackpot game related to the jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numerical symbols and character symbols as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b, and the decorative drawing is far more than the special drawing. Is displayed larger. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the combination of big hit symbols (big hit) is also displayed on the effect display device 11. Result) is stopped. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination by the decorative drawing is, for example, a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, for example, the symbols in the left and right columns are the same numeric symbols, while the symbols in the middle column are symbol combinations that become predetermined character symbols.

  In addition, when the off symbol (out of line display result) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, the off symbol combination (out of band result) is also stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In this embodiment, for example, the symbol combination that is out of place by the decorative pattern is, for example, a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one column are different from the symbols in the other two columns (however, The symbols in the left and right columns are the same numerical symbols, but the symbol combination in the middle column is a predetermined character design (except for the jackpot symbol combination). In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to a special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decorative drawing is selected from the symbol combinations by a several decorative drawing with respect to one special drawing.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the decorative display variation display stops in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side. When the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the column), a reach state (reach symbol combination) is formed. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the number of special start pending storages (the number of first variable games whose execution is suspended) in the first variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of reserved start-up memories for special drawings in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is obtained when a game ball is won at the first start winning opening 14 or the first non-electric start winning opening 21 provided on the game board 10 and the execution of the first variable game is put on hold. While “1” is added, “1” is subtracted at the start of the first variation game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the first non-electric start winning opening 21 during the variable game, the first hold is made up to a predetermined upper limit number (the first upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). The stored number is accumulated.

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b informs the player of the number of special pending start holds stored in the second variable game stored in the machine (the number of second variable games whose execution is held). In the following description, the number of reserved start-up memories for special drawings in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a second non-electric start start winning port 22 arranged on the game board 10 and execution of the second variable game is put on hold. “1” is subtracted at the start of the second variation game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second non-electric start start winning opening 22 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment).

  Further, on the right side of the second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol variation game is indicated as “normal figure game”. In addition, the fluctuation of the usual figure includes displaying a display image (display pattern) of the usual figure for fluctuation display.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 (first start winning device) having a first winning port 14a (winning means, third winning port) for a game ball is arranged. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the first winning port 14a. When the first start switch SW1 detects a game ball that has entered the first winning port 14a (that is, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14), the first variable game starts. A condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls can be given. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (right side of the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol Y, the left side (effect display of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X is shown. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is more difficult to enter the first winning opening 14a than when rolling from the left side of the apparatus 11. That is, the first winning opening 14a is provided in the first flow path mainly including the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. The operation gate 19 is provided with a gate switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 2) as a ball entry detecting means for detecting a passed game ball. When a game ball passing through the operation gate 19 is detected by the gate switch SW5, a start condition for the usual game can be given. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close piece 16 of the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15 as an ordinary electric accessory is opened. That is, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easier to enter the game ball into the normal winning opening 15a of the normal electric winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing piece 16.

  A variable winning unit KU is provided below the operation gate 19 as a starting ball entering means. In this variable winning unit KU, the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the first non-electric starting winning opening 21, and the second non-electric starting winning opening 22 are integrally provided.

  The ordinary electric winning opening 15 has an ordinary winning opening 15a (ordinary winning opening, ordinary winning means) for game balls. The ordinary electric winning opening 15 (ordinary winning device) is an ordinary electric accessory, and an opening / closing piece 16 (normal opening / closing) that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator ACT1 (shown in FIG. 2) for an ordinary electric accessory such as a solenoid or a motor. Means). The ordinary electric winning opening 15 is allowed to enter a game ball by opening the normal winning opening 15a by opening the opening / closing piece 16 which can be displaced in a predetermined direction (in the present embodiment, the front-rear direction). That is, when the normal electric winning opening 15 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing piece 16, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the normal winning opening 15a than when the open position is closed. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a normal electric winning opening switch SW6 (shown in FIG. 2) as a normal winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a. A game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls can be given by detecting a game ball that has entered the normal prize opening 15a by the ordinary electric prize opening switch SW6. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, the normal winning opening 15a is more than when it rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. An obstacle nail or the like is arranged so that the ball can be easily entered. In other words, the normal winning opening 15 a is provided in the second flow path mainly on the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y.

  Moreover, the 1st non-electric start winning opening 21 has the 1st non-electrical winning opening 21a (1st entrance). The first non-electric start winning opening 21 (first variable starting means) is a non-electrical accessory, and operates in an open state by the operation of the first operating mechanism 21c (shown in FIG. 5) in the first non-electric start winning opening 21. The first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b (first opening / closing member) is provided. In the present embodiment, as the non-electrical accessory, an accessory other than an electric accessory that operates by electric power (such as a motor) is shown. An accessory other than an electric accessory refers to an accessory provided with a mechanism (such as a link mechanism) that drives using the weight of a game ball, a collision force, a magnetic force, or the like. The first non-electric prize winning opening 21a is opened by the opening operation of the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. That is, when the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is opened, the game ball is more likely to win (win) the first non-electric winning opening 21a than when the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is opened. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a first non-electric start switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) as first start-entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first non-electric prize-winning port 21a. Has been. When the game ball is detected by the first non-electric start port switch SW2, the start condition of the first variable game and the game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls can be given.

  Above the first non-electric start winning opening 21, there is a second non-electric start winning opening 22 (second variable starting means) having a second non-electric winning opening 22a (second ball opening) for game balls. It is arranged. The second non-electric start winning opening 22 is a non-electric accessory, and includes a second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b (second opening / closing member) that moves to an open state by operation of a second operating mechanism 22c (shown in FIG. 5). ing. The second non-electrical winning opening 22a is opened by the opening operation of the second non-electrical opening / closing blade 22b, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. That is, when the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is opened, the game ball is easier to enter the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a than when the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is opened. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a second non-electric start switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) as second start-entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second non-electric prize-winning port 22a. Has been. When the second non-electric start port switch SW3 detects the game ball that has entered the second non-electric start port 22a, the start condition of the second variable game and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls Can be granted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (or the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol Y, the game board 10 (or the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol X. An obstacle nail or the like is arranged so that it is easier to enter the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a and the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a than when rolling from the left side. In other words, the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a and the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a are also provided in the second flow path mainly on the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y. In the present embodiment, the passage area where the first non-electric start port switch SW2 is disposed corresponds to the first start passage area, and the passage area where the second non-electric start port switch SW3 is disposed. This corresponds to the second start passage region.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the first passage 15 d and the second passage 15 e have two branch passages in the back (downstream side) of the ordinary electric winning opening switch SW 6 of the ordinary electric winning opening 15. Are formed in parallel. The first passage 15d is provided with a first passage switch SW7 as first operation trigger detection means, and it is possible to detect that a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a has passed through the first passage 15d. . On the other hand, the second passage 15e is provided with a second passage switch SW8 as second operation trigger detection means, and it is detected that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a has passed through the second passage 15e. Is possible.

  In addition, distribution as a distribution means for distributing the game balls won in the normal electric winning port 15 between the normal electric winning port switch SW6 and the first passage 15d and the second passage 15e (branch point). A shutter 41 is provided. The distribution shutter 41 has a first position that blocks the second passage 15e but does not block the first passage 15d by the operation of the actuator ACT2 (see FIG. 2) for a distribution shutter such as a solenoid or a motor, and the first passage 15d. Between the second position and the second position where the second passage 15e is not blocked. When the distribution shutter 41 is disposed at the first position, the distribution shutter 41 regulates the passage of the game ball to the second passage 15e and allows the game ball to pass to the first passage 15d. It guides to the 1st operation opportunity area 15b. On the other hand, when the sorting shutter 41 is arranged at the second position, it restricts the passage of the game ball to the first passage 15d and allows the game ball to pass to the second passage 15e. The game ball is guided to the second operation opportunity area 15c. That is, the sorting shutter 41 determines whether the game ball won in the normal electric winning opening 15 passes through the first operation trigger area 15b or the second operation trigger area 15c (whether it passes through the first operation trigger area 15b). Or not).

  Further, in the first passage 15d, a first operation trigger region 15b is formed in the back (downstream side) from the first passage switch SW7. A first non-electric start winning prize opening 21 is disposed on the front side of the first operation opportunity area 15b, and is operated in an open state as the game ball passes through the first operation opportunity area 15b.

  Specifically, a first operating mechanism 21 c is provided on the back side of the first non-electric start winning opening 21. The first operating mechanism 21c opens the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b by contacting with a game ball passing through the first operation trigger area 15b, and the first non-electric winning port 21a is opened. The game ball is allowed to enter. That is, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b can be mechanically opened in accordance with the passage of the game ball on condition that the game ball has passed through the first operation trigger area 15b in the normal electric winning opening 15. To work.

  In addition, the first operating mechanism 21c comes into contact with the upper limit number (first upper limit number, two in the present embodiment) of the game balls that have entered the first non-electrical winning opening 21a, whereby the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b. Is closed, and the first non-electrical winning opening 21a is closed, so that the game ball is prohibited from entering. In other words, the first non-electrical opening / closing blade 21b receives a game ball entering the first non-electrical winning opening 21a with the predetermined first upper limit number as an upper limit after the game ball passes through the first operation trigger area 15b. Operates mechanically closed.

  In the second passage 15e, a second operation trigger region 15c is formed between the sorting shutter 41 and the second passage switch SW8. On the front side of the second operation opportunity area 15c, a second non-electric start prize opening 22a of the second non-electric start prize opening 22 is arranged, and the game ball passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c. Actuated to open state.

  Specifically, a second operating mechanism 22 c is provided on the back side of the second non-electric start winning opening 22. The second operating mechanism 22c opens the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b by contacting the game ball passing through the second operation trigger area 15c, and the second non-electric winning award port 22a is opened. The game ball is allowed to enter. In other words, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b can take a mechanically open state in accordance with the passage of the game ball on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity region 15c in the normal electric winning opening 15. To work.

  In addition, the second operating mechanism 22c comes into contact with the upper limit number (second upper limit number, two in the present embodiment) of the game balls that have entered the second non-electric prize-winning port 22a. Is closed, and the second non-electrical winning opening 22a is closed, so that the game ball is prohibited from entering. That is, when the game ball enters the second non-electrical winning opening 22a, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b has an upper limit of a predetermined second upper limit number after the game ball passes through the second operation trigger area 15c. Operates mechanically closed.

  As described above, the first passage 15d, the first operation trigger area 15b, the first non-electric start start winning opening 21, the first non-electric start start switch SW2, and the first passage switch SW7 are mechanisms related to the first variation game. It is provided to correspond. Further, the second passage 15e, the second operation opportunity region 15c, the second non-electric start start winning port 22, the second non-electric start port switch SW3, and the second passage switch SW8 respectively correspond as mechanisms related to the second variation game. It is provided as follows. Then, the passage of the game ball to the first passage 15d (first operation trigger region 15b) and the second passage 15e (second operation trigger region 15c) can be independently detected (differentiated) by a plurality of mechanisms. It becomes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a large winning device 18 is disposed under the first winning opening 14a. The grand prize winning device 18 opens and closes the grand prize winning opening 18a by operating a big prize winning opening 18a through which a game ball can enter and an actuator ACT3 (shown in FIG. 2) for a big winning prize such as a solenoid or a motor. A grand prize opening door 17 is provided. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 18a as a special entrance. When a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 18a is detected by the count switch SW4, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls can be established. During the big hit game, it is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 17 as a special opening / closing means, and the game ball is allowed to enter the big prize opening 18a. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, it is easier to win the big prize device 18 (large prize opening 18a) than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. An obstacle nail or the like is disposed on the door.

  The jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b, and the game ends. Will be started later. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, a round game in which the big prize opening 18a of the big prize winning device 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds (upper number of rounds). In addition, one round game is performed until the grand prize opening 18a is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). During one round game, the special prize opening 18a has a predetermined number (the number of balls entered). It is released until a maximum number of game balls enter or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of the jackpot symbol (special symbol) that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probability change state is given after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is given regardless of the presence or absence of the probability change state and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery (shown as "until next time") Is done. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur, and the player plays the game while expecting to enter the probability variation state. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game ends, a state of improving the entrance rate is given. In this increased entry rate state, the first variation game and the second variation game (and the associated variation game) are compared to the non-entry rate improvement state (non-special state) to which the entrance rate improvement state is not given. In particular, the fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open / close the opening / closing piece 16 is shortened compared with the non-entrance rate improvement state. . In addition, in the increased entrance rate state, the winning probability per normal game of the ordinary game shifts from a low probability state to a high probability state. Further, in the improved entrance rate, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close piece 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-entry rate improvement state. In addition, in the entrance rate improvement state, the variation time of the first variation game and the second variation game (and the variation game associated therewith) in which the display error result is stopped and displayed may be shortened. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-entry rate improvement state, the open / close piece 16 is opened in a short opening / closing manner, while the normal winning lottery is won in the improved entrance rate state. The opening / closing piece 16 opens in a long opening / closing manner. In other words, the open / close piece 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the improved entrance rate in a state where the total open time corresponding to one ordinary hit is longer in the improved entrance rate state. ing. For this reason, the entrance rate improvement state is a state in which the opening / closing piece 16 is easy to operate in the open state, and the variable game tends to be easily executed. In the present embodiment, the long open / close mode includes a plurality of types of open / close modes. For example, there is a long open / close mode in which a game ball easily passes through the first operation trigger region 15b and a long open / close mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second operation trigger region 15c.

  Also, in the improved entrance rate state, depending on the type of jackpot after the jackpot game is over, after the jackpot game is over, the next time or a predetermined number of swing games (first and second swing games) are finished. Up to the maximum number of times. The opening / closing piece 16 is opened when the normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing piece 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. The winning probability for the jackpot is defined as 165/65536 in the low probability state (non-probability variation state) and 1650/65536 in the high probability state (probability variation state). As the winning probability per normal, 16384/65536 is defined in the low probability state (non-entrance rate improvement state), and 65535/65536 is defined in the high probability state (entrance rate improvement state). Also, the number of game balls to be paid out based on the winning (winning) is 3 balls for the first starting winning port 14, the first non-electric starting winning port 21, and the second non-electric starting winning port 22. However, 15 balls are respectively defined for the special winning opening 18a. In each round game of the big hit game, “1 time” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18a, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winning balls. Moreover, when only the entrance rate improvement state is given, 7 times is determined as the number of times the entrance rate improvement state is given. Further, there are 101 types of special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b, and are classified into 100 types of big hit symbols and one type of off-line symbols. Further, the normal symbol display device 20 is configured to be capable of stopping and displaying three types of normal hit symbols F1 to F3 and one type of normal deviation symbol.

  Moreover, as shown to Fig.7 (a), the opening / closing aspect (opening pattern) of the opening / closing piece 16 has multiple types. For example, the first opening / closing mode (opening pattern P1) of the opening / closing piece 16 is an opening / closing mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once, and is specified to be opened for 40 ms at the first opening. Further, the second opening / closing mode (opening pattern P2) of the opening / closing piece 16 is an opening / closing mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened once, and it is defined that the opening / closing piece 16 is opened for 300 ms by the first opening.

  The third opening / closing mode (opening pattern P3) of the opening / closing piece 16 is an opening / closing mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened three times. After opening for the first time for 24 ms, it is closed for 660 ms. It is specified that after opening for 24 ms, it is closed for 1200 ms and then opened for 660 ms at the third opening. The fourth opening / closing mode (opening pattern P4) of the opening / closing piece 16 is an opening / closing mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened four times. After opening for the first time for 24 ms, it is closed for 660 ms. After opening for 24 ms, it is closed for 1200 ms. After that, it is specified that after opening for 24 ms at the third opening, it is closed for 1200 ms and opened for 800 ms at the fourth opening. The fifth opening / closing mode (opening pattern P5) of the opening / closing piece 16 is an opening / closing mode in which the opening / closing piece 16 is opened twice. After opening for the first time for 24 ms, the opening / closing piece 16 is closed for 660 ms. It is stipulated that 360 ms is opened. Further, “10 balls” is defined as the upper limit number of balls that is a closing condition of the opening / closing piece 16.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG.7 (b), the opening / closing aspect of the distribution shutter 41 is one type, and is predetermined. That is, the sorting shutter 41 is disposed at the second position for 40 ms from the start, and thereafter disposed at the first position for 700 ms. Subsequently, it is placed in the second position for 4224 ms, and then placed in the first position.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from 24 types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is given. It has become so. Then, which of the 24 types of jackpots is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b are classified for each type of jackpot. In the figure, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2".

  Of the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol ZA has seven types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 38 types of jackpot symbols, the symbols ZC and ZD each have five symbols. Different types of jackpot symbols are distributed. Of the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, 10 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZE, and one type of jackpot symbol is allocated to the symbols ZF to ZL. Of the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, five types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbols ZM and ZN, respectively, and 18 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol ZX.

  When the first variation game is a big hit, the lottery is selected from 100 types of big hit symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Since the symbols are distributed in this way, the symbol ZA is determined with a probability of 7/100, the symbol ZB is determined with a probability of 38/100, and the symbol ZC and the symbol ZD are respectively determined with a probability of 5/100. It is determined. Symbol ZE is determined with a probability of 10/100, symbols ZF to ZL are determined with a probability of 1/100, symbols ZM and ZN are determined with a probability of 5/100, and symbol ZX is , With a probability of 18/100.

  On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, the symbol ZO has 75 types of jackpot symbols, the symbols ZQ to ZW each have one type of jackpot symbol, and the symbol ZY. There are 18 types of big hit symbols. When the second variable game is a big hit, the lottery is selected from 100 types of big hit symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. In addition, since the symbols are distributed in this way, the symbol ZO is determined with a probability of 75/100, the symbols ZQ to ZW are respectively determined with a probability of 1/100, and the symbol ZY is 18/100. Determined by probability.

  The jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZA is stopped and displayed is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “12”. The jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZB to ZN and ZX is stopped and displayed is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “11”. In addition, in the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZA to the symbol ZN is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state until the next time after the jackpot game ends. Is to be granted. On the other hand, in the big hit given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZX is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, a predetermined number of variable games are executed after the big hit game ends. In this case, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the probability change state, while the probability variation state is not given.

  The jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZO is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “15”. is there. In addition, the jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZQ to the symbol ZW and the symbol ZY is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is set to “twice”. It is a set jackpot game.

  In addition, in the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZO, the symbol ZQ to the symbol ZW is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, the probabilistic state and the entrance to the next time after the jackpot game ends. A rate improvement state is given. On the other hand, in the big hit given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZY is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, a predetermined number of variable games are executed after the big hit game ends. In this case, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the probability change state, while the probability variation state is not given. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are determined regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state and the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. In the following, the jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified into the symbols ZA to ZY is stopped and displayed may be simply referred to as a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZY.

  In the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, in the round games of the first to fourth rounds, “25 (seconds)” is specified as the specified time (round game time) for the maximum winning opening 18a to be opened to the maximum. In the fifth to twelfth round games, “0.04 (seconds)” is specified as the specified time. Also, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, the symbol ZF to the symbol ZN, and the symbol ZX, in the round game of the first to fourth rounds, “25 ( Second) ”is defined, and in the round games of the fifth to eleventh rounds,“ 0.04 (seconds) ”is defined as the prescribed time. In addition, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC to ZE, in the round games of the first to ninth rounds, “25 (seconds)” is defined as the prescribed time (round game time) for the maximum winning opening 18a to be opened to the maximum. In the 10th to 11th round games, “0.04 (seconds)” is specified as the specified time. In addition, in each jackpot game, “5 (seconds)” as the opening time (direction time of the opening effect), “1 (seconds)” as the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), the ending time (ending effect) “5 (seconds)” is set as the production time).

  On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZO, “25 (seconds)” is specified as the specified time (round game time) in which the big winning opening 18a is opened to the maximum in the round games of the first to fifteenth rounds. Also, “5 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, “1 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the rounds (interval between rounds), and “5 (seconds)” is set as the ending time.

  In the jackpot game based on symbols ZQ to ZW and symbol ZY, “0.04 (seconds)” is specified as the specified time (round game time) in the round games of the first and second rounds. In each jackpot game, the opening time is “0.04 (seconds)”, the interval time between each round (interval between rounds) is “1 (second)”, and the ending time is “21.92 (seconds)” "Is set for each.

  In this embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game differ in the amount of privilege for the player (the degree of advantage that the player is advantageous), and the second variation game is more advantageous than the first variation game. . The privilege amount in the present embodiment is, for example, the number of winning balls that can be acquired during a big hit game, the number of round games, the opening time of the big winning opening 18a, the probability variation state that is given after the big hit game ends, or the improved winning rate Presence / absence, a period during which the probability variation state is provided, a period during which the entry rate improvement state is provided, and the like. In this embodiment, the number of winning balls (or the total opening time of the big winning opening 18a) that can be won when the big win is won in the second floating game is the prize that can be won when the big win is won in the first floating game. The possibility of becoming more than the number of balls is high.

  In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls that can be acquired is varied depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the number of winning balls that can be obtained is varied by changing the number of specified rounds in the big hit game and the opening time of the big winning opening 18a. As another example, the number of winning balls that can be obtained may be varied by changing the number of payout balls per ball or the maximum number of balls that can be entered in one round game.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the normal hit is won, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 is determined according to the game state specified based on the type of jackpot that was won last time and the number of executions of the variable game and the type of the normal hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. May be different. In other words, a plurality of types of opening / closing mode determination tables indicating the correspondence between the normal winning symbol and the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 are defined. The open / close mode determination table to be referred to differs depending on the type of the improvement in the sphere rate. Then, with reference to the opening / closing mode determination table, the opening / closing piece 16 is opened / closed in an opening / closing mode corresponding to the type of the normal winning symbol (ordinary hit) that has been stopped.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA and symbol ZB is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the opening / closing mode determination table TA is displayed after the jackpot game ends. Referenced. In the opening / closing mode determination table TA, there is a possibility that the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened / closed so that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a can easily pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b in the state where the entrance rate is improved. A table that rises. That is, when the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referred to, the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a is likely to be in an open state, and the first variation game is likely to be executed.

  When the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC to symbol ZN is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, or the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZO or symbol ZQ to symbol ZW is the second special symbol display device. When the stop display is displayed at 12b, the opening / closing mode determination table TB is referred to after the end of the big hit game. In the opening / closing mode determination table TB, there is a possibility that the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be opened / closed so that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a can easily pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c in the state where the entrance rate is improved. A table that rises. That is, when the opening / closing mode determination table TB is referred to, the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a is likely to be in an open state, and the second variation game is likely to be executed.

  When the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZX is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZY is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, The opening / closing mode determination table TB is referred to after the game is over until a predetermined number of times (seven times) of fluctuating games are executed. When the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZX is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, or when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZY is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, In a variable game after a predetermined number of times (seven times) after the game ends, the open / close mode determination table TC (see FIG. 10) is referred to. That is, in the non-entrance rate improvement state, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to open / close with reference to the opening / closing mode determination table TC. When opening / closing control is performed based on the opening / closing mode determination table TC, it is difficult to enter the normal winning opening 15a. That is, when the opening / closing mode determination table TC is referred to, the first non-electric prize-winning port 21a and the second non-electric prize-winning port 22a are less likely to be in the open state, and as a result, the first non-electrical prize-winning port 21a and the second non-electrical prize-winning port 21a. Compared with the winning opening 22a, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the first start winning opening 14. Therefore, when the opening / closing mode determination table TC is referred to, the first variation game is more likely to be executed than the second variation game.

  In this way, even when the entrance rate improvement state is given and the variation game is easy to be executed, since the open / close mode determination table to be referred to is different, whether the first variation game is easy to be executed, Whether or not the two-variable game is easy to be executed is different, and novel gameplay can be provided. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referred to, and the opening / closing mode determination table TB is referred to by setting the entrance rate improvement state in which the first variable game is likely to be executed as the first entrance rate improvement state, and the second There is a case where the entrance rate improvement state in which the variable game is easy to be executed is indicated as the second entrance rate improvement state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, when a normal winning is won, depending on the gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, second entrance rate improvement state) The appearance probability of normal symbols that are stopped and displayed is changed. For example, when it is in the non-entrance rate improvement state or the second entrance rate improvement state (when the open / close mode determination tables TB and TC are referred to), when the normal hit is won, the normal hit symbol F1 is 31/101. The normal hit symbol F2 is determined with a probability of 31/101, and the normal hit symbol F3 is determined with a probability of 39/101. When the first winning rate improvement state (when the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referenced), when the normal winning is won, the normal winning symbol F1 is determined with a probability of 60/101, and the normal winning symbol is determined. F2 is determined with a probability of 2/101, and the normal hit symbol F3 is determined with a probability of 39/101.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 12, the control of the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 in the ordinary electric winning opening 15 will be described below.
The open / close piece 16 refers to the open / close mode determination table and performs an operation that can take an open state and a closed state in an open / close mode corresponding to the type of the normal hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. The opening / closing mode determination table is changed according to the gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, second entrance rate improvement state).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, in the non-entrance rate improvement state, the open / close mode determination table TC for the non-entry rate improvement state is referred to. When the opening / closing mode determination table TC is referenced, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P1 of the first opening / closing mode regardless of which of the normal winning symbols F1 to F3 is stopped.

  In the first entrance rate improvement state, the opening / closing mode determination table TA for the first entrance rate improvement state is referred to. When the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referred to, when the normal hit symbol F1 or the normal hit symbol F3 is stopped and displayed, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the release pattern P2 of the second opening / closing mode, and the normal hit symbol F2 is displayed. When the stop display is made, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 in the third opening / closing mode.

  In the second entrance rate improvement state, the opening / closing mode determination table TB for the second entrance rate improvement state is referred to. Then, when the opening / closing mode determination table TB is referred to, when the normal winning symbol F1 is stopped and displayed, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the release pattern P4 of the fourth opening / closing mode, and the normal winning symbol F2 is stopped and displayed. When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 in the third opening / closing mode and the normal winning symbol F3 is stopped and displayed, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P5 in the fifth opening / closing mode.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, the operation mode of the sorting shutter 41 includes a gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, second entrance rate improvement state) Regardless of the open / close mode determination table to be referred to, the same operation mode (operation pattern) is used so that the first position and the second position can be taken. In other words, in the normal hit game, one type of operation pattern (distribution pattern) is used regardless of the game state at that time (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, second entrance rate improvement state). ), The sorting shutter 41 operates. In the present embodiment, the opening patterns of the plurality of types of opening / closing pieces 16 and the operation mode of the one type of sorting shutter 41 are controlled with the same time as the upper limit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the upper limit number of game balls enter the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the opening / closing control is ended even during the opening / closing control of the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, regardless of the gaming state and the open / closed mode determination table referred to, the sorting shutter 41 starts from the first position at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the normal hit game starts. Operates in 2 positions. Then, the sorting shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1 when the time Ta (40 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T0, and the time Tb (700 ms) from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1. At the timing indicated by the reference symbol T2, the first position is moved to the second position. Subsequently, the distribution shutter 41 operates from the second position to the first position at the timing indicated by the reference T3 when the time Tc (4224 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference T2, and the normal hit game starts from the timing indicated by the reference T3. The first position is maintained until the timing indicated by reference numeral T4 when the process ends. When the normal hit game ends, the sorting shutter 41 operates to the first position regardless of the position, and the first position is maintained thereafter.

  On the other hand, when the normal hit is achieved in the non-entrance rate improving state, in the normal hit game, even if any of the normal hit symbols F1 to F3 is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. Operates in the opening pattern P1 in the first opening / closing mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0, which is the start of the normal hit game. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T1 when the time Ta (40 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T0, and the closed state is maintained thereafter.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the first opening / closing mode as described above, a game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T1, but otherwise, the normal winning award. A game ball does not enter the mouth 15a. In this embodiment, since 40 ms is defined as the time Ta, a game ball does not enter the normal electric winning opening 15, and both the first operation opportunity region 15b and the second operation opportunity region 15c are used. There is a high possibility that game balls will not pass. This is because the game ball is fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds, and at least one second is required until it reaches the normal winning opening 15a after being launched. It is extremely short and difficult. Accordingly, in the non-winning rate improving state, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the first opening / closing mode, so that it is difficult to enter the normal winning opening 15a and the first non-electric winning opening 21a or the second non-electric winning opening 22a is opened. It is likely not. For this reason, there is a low possibility that the game ball will enter the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a or the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a and the first variation game or the second variation game will be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the normal hit is achieved in the first entrance rate improvement state, the normal hit symbol F1 or the normal hit symbol F3 is stopped and displayed with a much higher probability than the normal hit symbol F2. The When the normal hit symbol F1 or the normal hit symbol F3 is stopped and displayed as a normal hit in the first entrance rate improvement state, as shown in FIG. 10, the opening pattern P2 of the second opening / closing mode is determined. . Therefore, when the normal hit game is achieved in the first entrance rate improvement state, the opening / closing piece 16 is very likely to operate in the opening pattern P2 in the second opening / closing mode.

  When operating in the opening / closing pattern P2 in the second opening / closing mode, as shown in FIG. 11, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the opened state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 that is the start of the normal hit game. Then, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T21 when the time Td (300 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T0, and thereafter the closed state is maintained.

  Thus, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the second opening / closing mode, the game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T21. A game ball does not enter the winning opening 15a. In addition, since 300 ms is prescribed | regulated as time Td in this embodiment, a game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a. Further, during the period (first period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T1 when the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state to the timing indicated by reference numeral T21, the distribution shutter 41 is disposed at the first position. There is a high possibility that the game ball that has entered the ball 15a passes through the first operation opportunity region 15b. Accordingly, since the possibility that the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the second opening / closing mode is extremely high in the first winning rate improvement state, it is easier to play the game ball in the normal winning opening 15a than in the non-entry rate improving state. Further, when a game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a, the first non-electric winning opening 21a tends to be in an open state. For this reason, in the 1st entrance rate improvement state, the 1st change game is easy to be executed based on the entrance of the game ball to the 1st non-electrical prize winning opening 21a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the opening pattern P2 in the second opening / closing mode corresponds to the first pattern that makes it easier for the game ball to pass through the first operation trigger area.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, when the normal hit is achieved in the second entrance rate improving state, the normal hit symbol F1 to the normal hit symbol F3 can be stopped and displayed with substantially the same probability. As shown in FIG. 10, when the normal winning symbol F1 is stopped and displayed, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P4 in the fourth opening / closing mode during the normal winning game. When the normal hit symbol F2 is stopped and displayed, during the normal hit game, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 in the third opening / closing mode. When the normal hit symbol F3 is stopped and displayed, during the normal hit game, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P5 of the fifth opening / closing mode.

Here, the case where the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 of the third opening / closing mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P3 in the third opening / closing mode, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the opened state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 which is the start of the normal hit game. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 when the time Tf (24 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 when the time Tg (660 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Then, it operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T13 when the time Tf (24 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T12. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 when the time Th (1200 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13. Subsequently, the closed state is maintained from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T17 when the time Ti (660 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T15.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode as described above, the game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a mainly at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17 from the timing indicated by reference numeral T15. A game ball does not enter the ordinary electric winning opening 15 or is extremely difficult to enter. In other words, even if the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, it opens for only a short time Tf (24 ms), and it is extremely difficult to enter the ball aiming at this timing. The distribution shutter 41 is in the second position during a period (second period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 in which the opening / closing piece 16 may be in the open state to the timing indicated by reference numeral T17. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode, there is a high possibility that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c. Therefore, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode in the second entrance rate improvement state, it is easy for the game ball to enter the normal winning opening 15a, and when the game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a, 2 The non-electric prize winning opening 22a is likely to be in an open state. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode during the second entrance rate improvement state, the second variation game is likely to be executed based on the entering of the game ball into the second non-electrical winning opening 22a. .

Next, the case where the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P4 of the fourth opening / closing mode will be described.
When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P4 of the fourth opening / closing mode, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the opened state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 which is the start of the normal hit game. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 when the time Tf (24 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 when the time Tg (660 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Subsequently, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 when the time Tf (24 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 when the time Th (1200 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13.

  Subsequently, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T16 when the time Tf (24 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T15. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 when the time Th (1200 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T16. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19 when a time Tj (800 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, and thereafter the closed state is maintained.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the fourth opening / closing mode in this manner, the game ball can be entered into the normal winning opening 15a mainly from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T18 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T19. A game ball does not enter the ordinary electric winning opening 15 or is extremely difficult to enter. In other words, even if the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, it opens for only a short time Tf (24 ms), and it is extremely difficult to enter the ball aiming at this timing. The distribution shutter 41 is in the second position during the period (second period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 in which the opening / closing piece 16 may be open to the timing indicated by reference numeral T19. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the fourth opening / closing mode, there is a high possibility that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a passes through the second operation opportunity area 15c. Therefore, when the open / close piece 16 operates in the fourth opening / closing mode during the second winning rate improvement state, it is easier for the game ball to enter the normal winning opening 15a than in the non-entry rate improving state, When a game ball enters 15a, the second non-electric prize winning port 22a is likely to be in an open state. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the fourth opening / closing mode during the second pitching rate improvement state, the second variation game is likely to be executed based on the entering of the game ball into the second non-electrical winning opening 22a. .

Next, the case where the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P5 of the fifth opening / closing mode will be described.
When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the opening pattern P5 in the fifth opening / closing mode, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the opened state at the timing indicated by the symbol T0 which is the start of the normal hit game. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 when the time Tf (24 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T0. The opening / closing piece 16 operates from the closed state to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 when the time Tg (660 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. Subsequently, the opening / closing piece 16 operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 when the time Tk (360 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, and thereafter the closed state is maintained.

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the fifth opening / closing mode as described above, the game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12 to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T14. A game ball does not enter the ordinary electric winning opening 15 or is extremely difficult to enter. In other words, even if the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, it opens for only a short time Tf (24 ms), and it is extremely difficult to enter the ball aiming at this timing. The distribution shutter 41 is in the first position during the period (first period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 in which the opening / closing piece 16 may be in the open state to the time indicated by reference numeral T2. The distribution shutter 41 is in the second position during the period (second period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T2 in which the opening / closing piece 16 may be open to the time indicated by reference numeral T14. The period (304 ms) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T2 to the time indicated by reference numeral T14 is longer than the period (56 ms) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 to the time indicated by reference numeral T2. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the fifth opening / closing mode, the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a has the second operation opportunity area 15c compared with the possibility of passing through the first operation opportunity area 15b. There is a high probability of passing. Accordingly, when the open / close piece 16 operates in the fifth opening / closing mode during the second winning rate improvement state, the game ball is easier to enter the normal winning opening 15a than in the non-entry rate improving state, and the normal winning opening When a game ball enters 15a, the second non-electric prize winning port 22a is likely to be in an open state. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the fifth opening / closing mode during the second pitching rate improvement state, the second variation game is likely to be executed based on the entering of the game ball into the second non-electrical winning opening 22a. .

  As described above, the second non-electrical prize winning opening 22a is likely to be in the open state in any of the opening / closing manners in the second entrance rate improvement state, regardless of the opening / closing piece 16 operating. For this reason, the second variation game is likely to be executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second non-electrical winning opening 22a during the second entry rate improvement state. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the opening pattern P3 in the third opening / closing mode and the opening pattern P5 in the fifth opening / closing mode correspond to the second pattern in which the game ball easily passes through the second operation trigger area.

  In this way, when the normal game is a normal hit and the normal hit game is started, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to be in the open state and the sorting shutter 41 is in the first position during the first entrance rate improvement state. The first period is easily set for a long time. For this reason, when the game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a during the first winning rate improvement state, the gaming ball is guided to the first operation opportunity area 15b, and the game ball is directed to the first non-electric start starting winning opening 21. The possibility of entering the ball is increased. Then, when a game ball enters the first non-electric start start winning opening 21, the first variation game is executed in that case.

  On the other hand, during the second entrance rate improvement state, the opening / closing piece 16 is controlled to the open state, and the second period in which the sorting shutter 41 is in the second position is easily set for a long period of time. For this reason, when the game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a in the second winning rate improvement state, the gaming ball is guided to the second operation opportunity area 15c, and the game ball is supplied to the second non-electric start starting winning opening 22. The possibility of entering the ball is increased. Then, when a game ball enters the second non-electric start start winning opening 22, in this case, the second variation game is executed.

  Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 and 13. The gaming state can be roughly classified into a non-entrance rate improvement state, a first entrance rate improvement state, and a second entrance rate improvement state. In the non-entry rate improvement state, it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the normal winning port 15a of the normal electric winning port 15 than in the improved entrance rate state. For this reason, a game in which a game ball is entered into the first winning opening 14a of the first starting winning opening 14 and so-called left-handed so as to win a big hit in the first variation game is performed. In this case, if the first variation game is easy to be executed and a big hit is achieved, the big hit game with the prescribed round number “12” and the actual round number “4”, or the prescribed round number “11”. A big hit game with “4 times” and a real round number of “4”, or a big hit game with a prescribed round number of “11 times” and a real round number of “9 times” is awarded. The term “substantial round” refers to a round game in which the opening time of the large winning opening 18a sufficient for entering the upper limit number of gaming balls can be taken. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 18a has 25. A round game that is open for seconds. In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state is given, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next time, so the non-probability variation state is determined in the non-entrance rate improvement state.

  Further, since the opening / closing piece 16 is more likely to be operated in the second opening / closing mode in the first winning rate improving state, the game ball is placed in the normal winning port 15a of the normal electric winning port 15 than in the non-increasing rate increasing state. Easy to enter. For this reason, in the 1st entrance rate improvement state, the game which performs what is called right-handed is performed. As a result, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, the game ball can easily enter the normal winning opening 15a. Thereafter, when a game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a, it is highly likely that the sorting shutter 41 is operated in a predetermined distribution mode as described above and the opening / closing piece 16 is operated in the second opening / closing mode. Therefore, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b. And if a game ball passes the 1st operation opportunity area | region 15b, the 1st non-electric start winning opening 21 will be in an open state. In this state, it is easy to make the game ball enter the first non-electric start start winning opening 21, that is, the first variation game is easily executed. Accordingly, in the first entering rate improvement state, the first variable game is easily executed, and when the big hit is achieved, the big hit game having the real round number “4” or “9” is awarded. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the probability variation state is given in the first entrance rate improvement state.

  Further, in the second increased winning rate state, the open / close piece 16 is operated in the third open / close mode to the fifth open / closed mode. Therefore, it is easier for the game ball to enter the normal winning opening 15a than in the non-entry rate improved state. For this reason, in the second entry rate improvement state, a game in which a so-called right strike is made is performed. As a result, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, the game ball can easily enter the normal winning opening 15a. Thereafter, when a game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a, the distribution shutter 41 is operated in a predetermined distribution mode as described above, and the open / close piece 16 is operated in the third open / close mode to the fifth open / close mode. Therefore, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the second operation opportunity area 15c. Then, when a game ball enters the second operation opportunity area 15c, the second non-electric start winning opening 22 is opened. In this state, it is easy to make the game ball enter the second non-electric start start winning opening 22, that is, the second variation game is easily executed. Therefore, in the second entry rate improvement state, the second variable game is easy to be executed, and when the big hit is, the big hit game with the prescribed round number and the actual round number being “15” or the prescribed round number is “ A big hit game with “2 times” and a real round number of “0” is awarded.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the second variable game is a big hit, there is a high probability that a big hit game with the prescribed number of rounds and the actual number of rounds being “15” is awarded. In the present embodiment, since the second entrance rate improvement state can be provided regardless of whether or not the probability change state is provided, the probability change state is assigned in the second entrance rate improvement state. There is a possibility (may not be granted).

  In this way, there are a ball entry rate improvement state and a non-ball entry rate improvement state, and even when the ball entry rate improvement state is given in the same manner, the player entered the normal electric winning opening 15. Different games are provided depending on whether the game ball is in the first entry rate improvement state that is easy to pass through the first operation opportunity region 15b or the second entry rate improvement state that is easy to pass through the second operation opportunity region 15c can do. In addition, as a gaming state in this embodiment, from the combination of the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state, the non-probability change state and the non-entrance rate improvement state (normal state), the first entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state (First special state), second entrance rate improvement state and non-probability change state, and second entrance rate improvement state and probability change state (second special state).

  Further, in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state, the first variation game is more likely to be executed than the second variation game. Then, when a big hit is made in the first variation game, the state shifts to the second entrance rate improved state with a probability of 55%, and shifts to the first entrance rate improved state with a probability of 45%. And if it transfers to a 1st entrance rate improvement state, an entrance rate improvement state and a probability change state will be provided until next time. Note that when the big hit is made in the first variation game, the second entrance rate improvement state and the non-probability change state are established with a probability of 18%, and the second entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are established with a probability of 37%.

  On the other hand, in the second entrance rate improvement state, the second variation game is likely to be executed. And if it is a big hit in the 2nd variation game, it will be in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state with a probability of 100%. In the case of a big hit in the second variation game, the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are given until the next time with a probability of 82%. On the other hand, in the case of a big win in the second variation game, the remaining number of special symbol variation games is executed with a probability of 18% (the total number of executions of the first variation game and the second variation game is Only the second entrance rate improvement state is given, and the probability variation state is not given (until the predetermined number of times (seven times)). In addition, when the probability variation state is not given and only the second entry rate improvement state is given, when the special symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times (that is, the second entry rate improvement state ends) ) To move to a non-entrance rate improvement state.

  As described above, in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state is shifted to the first entrance rate improvement state with a higher probability than in the second entrance rate improvement state. In the two-entry rate improvement state, the transition to the second-entry rate improvement state is made with a higher probability than in the non-entry rate improvement state or the first entry rate improvement state. That is, in the second entrance rate improvement state, the second entrance rate improvement state is maintained rather than shifting from the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state to the second entrance rate improvement state (so-called "Renso") is easy to do, and there is a high possibility that many balls will be obtained continuously. In addition, in the second entering rate improvement state, when the predetermined number of times of the variable game is finished and the transition is made to the non-entry rate improving state, the probability changing state is not given and the gaming state is maintained. If it is, it is determined that the probability variation state is given.

  In this way, while the non-entry rate improvement state is won and the jackpot is won to shift to the first entrance rate improvement state and the decrease of the game balls is suppressed, the first entrance rate improvement state is given. It is a realistic flow of the game that can get a lot of balls to win the big hit and shift to the second entry rate improvement state. Of course, while there may be a direct transition from the non-entrance rate improvement state to the second entrance rate improvement state, in the second entrance rate improvement state, a predetermined number of symbols without winning a big hit In some cases, the floating game is ended and the state of improving the entrance rate is shifted to the non-entrance rate improvement state.

  Also, in the second variation game, compared to the first variation game, the opening / closing mode determination table TB for the second entry rate improvement state is easily determined after the big hit game. It is defined so that an improved entrance rate is easily provided. For this reason, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the second variation game is more advantageous than the first variation game with respect to the gaming state after the end of the big hit game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes and outputs various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is disposed on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode (design images, various background images, display images of characters, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected such that various switches SW1 to SW8 can detect and output detection signals of the game balls. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, An actuator ACT1 for an electric accessory, an actuator ACT2 for a sorting shutter, and an actuator ACT3 for a special prize opening are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a normal hit determination random number, and a common figure distribution random number every predetermined cycle. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be executed. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not a reach state is to be formed in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The normal hit determination random number is a random number used in the normal hit lottery (normal hit determination). The common map distribution random number is a random number used in determining a general figure that is a normal winning symbol. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value, a normal hit determination value, and a reach determination value). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a reach state is to be formed when determining a loss, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for reach determination. The normal big hit determination value is a determination value used in the normal hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that the normal hit determination random number can take.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern can specify at least the variation time (effect time) of the variation game (first variation game or second variation game). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into jackpot variation variation patterns, outlier reach variation variation patterns, and outlier variation variation patterns. The big hit variation is a change performed when it is determined that the big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally stops and displays the big hit symbol through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach fluctuation is a change that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops the change game so as to finally stop and display the lost symbols through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the change game finally stops and displays the symbols without going through the reach effect. Production is performed. The variation pattern is defined so that the variation pattern in the first variation game and the variation pattern in the second variation game can be specified.

  The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment).

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first start winning port 14 or the first non-electric start based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the first non-electric start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening 21. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated (after addition) first reserved memory number. To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. At that time, it is stored so that the stored order can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the above determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a enters the second non-electric start winning prize port 22 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second non-electric start port switch SW3. It is determined whether or not the ball has entered. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. At that time, it is stored so that the stored order can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start port switch SW1 or the first non-electric start port switch SW2 detects a game ball, the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value. The start condition for the first variation game is established, and information (random number value or the like) for executing the first variation game is stored. Similarly, when the second non-electric start port switch SW3 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the second variable game is established, Information for executing the two-variable game (random number or the like) is stored. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment functions as a first starting means that can give a start timing of the first variable game. The main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment functions as second starting means that can give a start timing of the second variable game.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a variable game is being executed or whether or not a big hit game is being played. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second special symbol hold display device 13b is displayed so that the second reserved memory number is decremented by “1” and the second reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) is displayed. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 13a is displayed so that the first reserved memory number is decremented by “1” and the updated (after subtraction) first reserved memory number is displayed. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first big hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a plays the second variation game by giving priority to the second big hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first jackpot determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number value (per win) 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 determination, a random number for reach determination, a special figure distribution random number value, etc.). That is, 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. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the read hit determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability of the big hit of the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) in the low probability state in the non-probability variable state and in the high probability state in the probability change state. Judgment will be made. The presence or absence of the probability variation state is specified based on the probability variation flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state is present.

  When the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a variable game that is a big hit in the main control RAM 30c, and executes the first variable game for executing the big game that is a big hit. The big hit hour fluctuation process is executed. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a as a special figure (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a based on the value of the special figure distribution random number read from the main control RAM 30c. The jackpot symbol is determined, and the type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a jackpot determining means for determining the type of jackpot. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the read reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. . In addition, as the reach determination value, a different value is mainly determined depending on whether or not the probability variation state or the entrance rate improvement state is given, the number of reserved memories after the subtraction, etc., and whether or not to execute the reach effect The probability of determining whether may be different.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the deviation reach variation. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second jackpot determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Specifically, 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 the random value values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game). A random number for determination, a random number for reach determination, a special figure distribution random number value, etc.). That is, 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. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the read hit determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets a big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit in the main control RAM 30c, and executes a second game for executing the variable game that is a big hit. The big hit hour fluctuation process is executed. In the second big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b based on the value of the read special symbol distribution random number. The type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns, as in the first big hit fluctuation process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the read reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. . If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the deviation reach variation. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, 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 sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing a variation pattern and for instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b so that the special symbol is variably displayed according to the determined variation pattern and then stopped. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbols stop command to the effect control board 31 when displaying a special figure stop.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big win, after the first fluctuation game or the second fluctuation game based on the decided fluctuation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control on the effect control board 31. When the first variation game or the second variation game is completed, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a clears the jackpot flag and ends the jackpot game. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the big winning device 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the big winning device 18. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a relates to the probability variation state by controlling the probability variation flag indicating the presence / absence of the probability variation state, the operation flag indicating the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state and the type of the entrance rate improvement state provided, or the number of operations. Control of the game state regarding the control and the entrance rate improvement state will be performed. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, while clearing the probability variation flag when not giving a certain probability variation state (no value is set). .

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, after the end of the big hit game, assigns the first entry rate improvement state, the second entry rate improvement state, or the entrance rate based on the type of the winning big hit. Decide whether or not to give improvement. The main control CPU 30a sets, in the operation flag, a value indicating that the first entrance rate improvement state is to be provided, in the case where the first entrance rate improvement state is provided, and the second entrance rate improvement state. Is given to the operation flag as a value indicating that the second entrance rate improvement state is to be given. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a clears the operation flag (does not set a value) when not giving the increased entry rate after the big hit game is over. By controlling in this way, the main control CPU 30a determines whether to control in the first entrance rate improvement state, in the second entrance rate improvement state, or in the non-entrance rate improvement state. Will be switched. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a ball entering rate improvement state designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the effect control board 31. The entry rate improvement state designation command is a command indicating whether the first entry rate improvement state is given, whether the second entry rate improvement state is given, or whether the entry rate improvement state is not given. is there.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given with the predetermined number of times (7 times in the present embodiment) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times as the main control RAM 30c. To a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game). Output to the effect control board 31. This entry rate improvement state end command is a command indicating that the entry rate improvement state has ended.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a can provide the first entry rate improvement state and the probability variation state (first special state) as the gaming state after the big hit game according to the type of the big hit, and the second An entrance rate improving state and a probability variation state (second special state) can be imparted and function as special state control means.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires a random value relating to the general game from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains a predetermined value in the main control RAM 30c. And the normal symbol input process is terminated. At that time, it is stored so that the acquisition order can be specified.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a does not use the main control RAM 30c in the main game when the normal game is not displayed in the normal display, or in the normal hit game, or during the normal game game variable interval time. If a random value related to the game is stored, the value of the random number is acquired. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value (for the normal hit determination) related to the general game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random values related to the general game (used for the general game). Random numbers, common map random numbers, etc.). That is, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the ordinary game and that is not yet used to execute the ordinary game is acquired.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the fluctuation interval time of the usual game is a time set after the end of the usual game (that is, after the usual figure is stopped and displayed). When the off-normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the time of 500 ms is set as the variable interval time. When the normal hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the time of 396 ms is set as the variable interval time.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. Then, in the case of a normal hit, the main control CPU 30a finally stops and displays the normal symbol display device 20 out of the normal hit symbols based on the gaming state and the value of the acquired common figure distribution random number. Decide the stop pattern (common figure).

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, when the non-entrance rate improvement state or the second entrance rate improvement state is in effect, the main control CPU 30a is determined by lottery from the normal winning symbols F1 to F3. To do. At that time, the normal hit symbol F1 is determined with a probability of 31/101, the normal hit symbol F2 is determined with a probability of 31/101, and the normal hit symbol F3 is determined with a probability of 39/101. Even when the first entrance rate improvement state is in progress, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal winning symbols F1 to F3 by lottery. At that time, the normal hit symbol F1 is determined with a probability of 60/101, the normal hit symbol F2 is determined with a probability of 2/101, and the normal hit symbol F3 is determined with a probability of 39/101.

  Further, when the normal hit is not achieved (they are lost), the main control CPU 30a determines the abnormally lost symbol as the final stop symbol (normal symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20.

  That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal game is a normal hit when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability per normal game in the ordinary game in a low probability state in the non-entry rate improvement state and a high probability state in the increased entrance rate state. Will be done. The presence / absence of the improved entrance rate is specified based on the value of the operation flag. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a functions as a normal hit determination means.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal fluctuation pattern by lottery. The normal variation pattern determines the effect time of the normal game, and as shown in FIG. 14B, four types of normal variation patterns FP1 to FP4 are prepared in this embodiment. The selection probabilities of the normal variation patterns FP1 to FP4 are changed depending on the gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, or second entrance rate improvement state) at the time of normal hit determination. It is like that.

  Specifically, when in the non-entrance rate improving state, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal fluctuation pattern FP1 having a fluctuation time of 5000 ms. In the case of the first entrance rate improvement state, the main control CPU 30a is configured to determine either the normal fluctuation pattern FP2 having a fluctuation time of 560 ms or the normal fluctuation pattern FP3 having a fluctuation time of 800 ms. In this case, the common map variation pattern FP2 is determined by 16/23, and the general map variation pattern FP3 is determined by 7/23. When the second entrance rate improvement state is set, the main control CPU 30a is configured to determine either the usual figure fluctuation pattern FP2 or the usual figure fluctuation pattern FP4 having a fluctuation time of 1120 ms. The common map variation pattern FP2 is determined by 14/23, and the general map variation pattern FP4 is determined by 9/23. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the increased entrance rate state than in the non-entry rate improved state. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the general game, such as controlling the display content of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal graphic display based on the determined general graphic variation pattern. .

  In addition, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. At that time, the main control CPU 30a refers to the opening / closing mode determination table corresponding to the gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, or second entrance rate improvement state) as described above. Then, based on the type of the normal hit symbol that is stopped and displayed, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 in the normal hit game that is given thereafter is specified. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the actuator ACT1 for the ordinary electric accessory so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 in the specified opening / closing mode.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing piece 16 in accordance with the opening pattern P2 of the second opening / closing mode when the normal game is started (when the normal hit determination) is in the first entrance rate improvement state. There is a high probability of controlling the actuator ACT1 for the ordinary electric accessory. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing piece 16 in accordance with the opening patterns P3 to P5 of the third opening / closing mode to the fifth opening / closing mode when the second entrance rate is improved when the normal game is started. The actuator ACT1 for the ordinary electric accessory is controlled so that The main control CPU 30a controls the actuator ACT1 for the ordinary electric accessory so as to open the opening / closing piece 16 according to the opening pattern P1 when the non-entrance rate is improved when the normal game is started. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7 and the like, in the increased entrance rate state, the total release time corresponding to one normal hit is controlled to be released longer than in the non-entry rate improved state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a operates the sorting shutter 41 in the same operation mode regardless of the game state when the normal game is started when the normal game is given after the normal game is ended. The actuator ACT2 for the sorting shutter is controlled.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a has the ordinary electric winning opening 15 including the opening and closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41 depending on the game state and the type of the normal winning symbol when the normal winning game is started. The first operation trigger area 15b is controlled to be switchable between a first state in which a game ball easily passes and a second operation trigger area 15c in a second state in which a game ball easily passes.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the effect control program.

  More specifically, when the variation control designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a receives the variation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol (special feature designated by the special figure designation command). The decoration drawing to be displayed on the effect display device 11 is determined based on the figure.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative drawing in a variable manner with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the variation game. Subsequently, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to stop and display the determined decoration drawing.

  In addition, when the opening control command 31a is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that each round effect is executed. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect. In the present embodiment, the opening effect is configured not to be executed when the effect time of the opening effect is extremely short (for example, 0.04 seconds). Also good.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a receives a pitch rate improvement state designation command and a pitch rate improvement state end command, the effect control CPU 31a stores a value corresponding to the command in the effect control RAM 31c. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of jackpot from the type of the special figure when a special figure designation command is input at the start of the variable game that is a big hit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether there is a probability change state, whether or not the first entrance rate improvement state or the second entrance rate improvement state is given, and the entrance rate improvement state based on the type of the big hit. Is given, it is possible to specify the number of operations in the improved entrance rate state. The effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the sub-probability variation flag of the effect control RAM 31c when the probability variation state is imparted, while when the probability variation state ends, for the effect control. The sub-probability change flag in the RAM 31c is cleared. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control can determine whether or not a certain change state is given.

  In addition, when the first entrance rate improvement state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the first entrance rate improvement state is assigned to the sub entrance rate improvement state flag of the effect control RAM 31c. On the other hand, when the first entrance rate improvement state ends, the sub entrance rate improvement state flag in the effect control RAM 31c is cleared. Thereby, it becomes possible for production control CPU31a to determine whether the 1st entrance rate improvement state is provided. Similarly, when the second entrance rate improvement state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the second entrance rate improvement state is given to the sub-entry rate improvement state flag of the effect control RAM 31c. On the other hand, when the second entrance rate improvement state ends, the sub entrance rate improvement state flag in the effect control RAM 31c is cleared. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control can determine whether or not the second entrance rate improvement state is given. Then, when the second entrance rate improvement state is given, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of variable games executed before the end of the second entrance rate improvement state as a sub-effect of the effect control RAM 31c. Set to the number of operations. This number of sub-activities is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable game is executed on the effect control board 31 until the second entrance rate improvement state is completed. Then, the production control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of the sub-operation becomes “0”. When the number of sub-operations becomes “0”, or when a command to end the entrance rate improvement state is input, the sub-entry rate improvement state flag is cleared.

  In the present embodiment, an effect mode corresponding to a mode execution condition determined for each effect mode is executed from among a plurality of types of effect modes. As the mode execution condition, for example, a gaming state (non-entrance rate improvement state, first entrance rate improvement state, second entrance rate improvement state) or the like is a determination target. Then, the display content of the effect display device 11 (such as the effect content of the variable game and the background image) is changed for each effect mode. In other words, the effect mode can be specified from the effect contents of the variable game, the background image, and the like, and the game state and the like can be confirmed or predicted from the specified effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, depending on the effect mode to be executed, for example, in a normal state where the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given, in the probability variation state and the first entrance rate improvement state (first special state). It can be suggested that there is a certain state or the second entrance rate improvement state. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 11 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player based on the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games.

Here, such an effect mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 15, this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of effect modes include a normal effect mode MA, a probability change / secret effect mode MC, a first probability change confirmed effect mode MB, and a second probability change confirmed effect mode MD.

  The normal effect mode MA is an effect mode when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and the first certain change confirmation effect mode MB is an effect mode when the first entrance rate improvement state is assigned. The probability change concealment effect mode MC and the second probability change confirmation effect mode MD are effect modes when the second entrance rate improvement state is given.

  Further, the normal performance mode MA is a performance mode that can be executed only when the probability variation state is not given, and is determined that the probability variation state is not given. The first certain probability change effect mode MB and the second certain probability change effect mode MD are effect modes that can be executed only when the probability change state is given, and that the probability change state is confirmed. In addition, the probability variation / secret rendering mode MC is an effect mode that can be executed depending on whether the probability variation state is assigned or not, and may have the probability variation state.

Next, transition of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, when the symbol ZA or the symbol ZB is designated as the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed, the effect control CPU 31a executes the first certain change determination effect mode MB until the next jackpot game.

  When symbols ZC to ZE and ZO are designated as the jackpot symbols that are displayed in a stopped state, the second probability variation confirmed effect mode MD is executed by the effect control CPU 31a until the next jackpot game. In addition, when the big win is won in the normal state (when the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given) and the symbol ZL and the symbol ZN are designated as the stopped big hit symbols, the next time Until the big hit game, the CPU 31a for effect control executes the second certainty change confirmed effect mode MD.

  On the other hand, when the symbol ZF to symbol ZK, the symbol ZM, the symbol ZX, the symbol ZQ to the symbol ZW, and the symbol ZY are designated as the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed, after the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a performs the probabilistic and secret display mode MC Is executed. In addition, when a winning game is won when the probability variation state or the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the symbol ZL and the symbol ZN are designated as the stopped winning jackpot symbol, the effect control is performed after the jackpot game. The CPU 31a executes the probability variation / secret rendering mode MC.

  When the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is executed, the probability variation concealment concealment effect mode MC continues after the end of the jackpot game until a variable game with the upper limit number of modes corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, the mode upper limit number of times is specified by the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (type of jackpot). Then, when the probability change concealment effect mode MC is executed until the mode upper limit number of times of change game is executed, and the probability change state is given after the end of the jackpot game (symbol ZF to symbol ZN, symbol ZQ) When the symbol ZW is stopped and displayed), the probability variation concealment effect mode MC ends in the variable game of the mode upper limit count. Then, the second certainty change confirmed effect mode MD is executed by the effect control CPU 31a from the next variable game. For example, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZK is stopped and displayed, the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is executed until the sixth variation game is executed, and in the seventh variation game or later, the second probability variation confirmation effect mode is performed. MD is executed.

  On the other hand, in the probability variation concealment effect mode MC, when the probability variation state is not given after the jackpot game ends (when the symbols ZX and ZY are stopped and displayed), the eighth and subsequent variation games (the first variation game and the first variation game) In the two-variable game), the entrance rate improvement state ends and the normal state is entered, and the effect control CPU 31a executes the normal effect mode MA. As described above, in the probability variation concealment effect mode MC, it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given, but the second probability variation confirmation effect mode MD is executed by the end of the seven variation games. Thus, it can be recognized that the probability variation state is provided, while the non-probability variation state is recognized by executing the normal performance mode MA.

Then, when a new effect mode is executed, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode.
And in this embodiment, when a variable game becomes a big hit, it is comprised so that the information regarding the game state provided after the end of a big hit game may be alert | reported. Specifically, when the variable game is a big hit, when the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given after the big hit game is finished (that is, when the second probability variation confirmed effect mode is executed), Information indicating the fact is notified.

  The notification timing is configured to be specified by the type of jackpot, more specifically, the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Note that there are cases where the notification timing is different depending on the game state at the time of winning (in this embodiment, whether there is a probability change state and a higher entrance rate state). Hereinafter, it will be described in detail together with the jackpot symbol combination by the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable game and the type of jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game.

First, the case where the jackpot symbol is symbol ZA and symbol ZB will be described.
When the symbol ZA and the symbol ZB are designated by the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a can recognize that the entrance rate improvement state is given together with the probability variation state as a decoration to be stopped and displayed. A combination (eg, [111] [222] [444] [555] [666]) is determined. Thereby, when the variable game is ended, the normal jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11, and the player can recognize that the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given.

  Then, when the jackpot symbol is symbol ZA or symbol ZB, the effect control CPU 31a is in the jackpot game and based on the input of various commands (opening command, round command, ending command, etc.), the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state The first jackpot effect indicating that is given is executed. It should be noted that whether or not the second entrance rate improvement state is given cannot be specified from the jackpot symbol combination or the type of jackpot effect. Then, after the big hit game is finished, the first probability variation confirmed effect mode MB is executed, so that the player can recognize that the probability variation state and the first entry rate improvement state are given.

Next, a case where the jackpot symbol is the symbol ZC will be described.
When the design control CPU 31a designates the symbol ZC by the special diagram designation command, the special jackpot symbol combination that can recognize that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are given as the decoration diagram to be stopped and displayed. (Eg, [333] [777]) is determined. As a result, when the variable game is ended, the special display combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 as the notification means, and it is indicated that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are given. . That is, when the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is symbol ZC, information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given as the gaming state after the termination of the jackpot game before the end of the variable game Is notified.

  Then, when the jackpot symbol is the symbol ZC, the effect control CPU 31a is in the jackpot game, based on the input of various commands (opening command, round command, ending command, etc.) in the effect display device 11, The second jackpot effect indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given is executed. Then, after the big hit game is finished, the second certainty change confirmation effect mode MD is executed.

  Next, the case where the jackpot symbol is symbol ZD and symbol ZE will be described. When the jackpot symbol is symbol ZD or symbol ZE, the timing at which information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given differs depending on the gaming state at the time of winning. This will be described in detail below.

  When the design control CPU 31a determines that the symbol ZD and the symbol ZE are designated by the special symbol designation command and the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given, Determine a special jackpot symbol combination. Thereby, when the variable game is ended, the special jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11, indicating that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are given. In other words, when the symbol ZD and the symbol ZE are determined (that is, when the big hit is won), if the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given, the probability variation state after the end of the big game is finished before the variable game is terminated. And the information which shows that a 2nd entrance rate improvement state is provided is alert | reported. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to execute the second jackpot effect during the jackpot game based on the symbol ZD and the symbol ZE. In addition, after the big hit game is ended, the second probability change effect production mode MD is executed.

  On the other hand, when the design control CPU 31a determines that the probability variation state or the entrance rate improvement state is given when the symbol ZD and the symbol ZE are designated by the special symbol designation command, A normal jackpot symbol combination that can recognize that the entrance rate improvement state is given together with the state is determined. As a result, when the variable game is finished, the effect display device 11 stops and displays the normal jackpot symbol combination, indicating that the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given.

  Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control is promoted to be notified of information indicating that a promiscuous state and a second entry rate improvement state are given at a predetermined timing as a jackpot effect during the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and ZE. The production is executed. That is, when the symbol ZD and the symbol ZE are determined (at the time of winning the big hit), if the probability variation state or the entry rate improvement state is given, the probability variation state and the second entry after the big hit game are finished during the big hit game Information indicating that the rate improvement state is given is notified.

  Specifically, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZD or the symbol ZE, at a timing (that is, a round game of 1 to 4 times) before it can be identified as a jackpot game based on the symbol ZD or the symbol ZE, The effect display device 11 or the like is caused to execute the same or similar content as the first jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA or the symbol ZB. For this reason, the player determines whether or not the game is a jackpot game based on the symbol ZD or the symbol ZE from the effect content of the jackpot game or the round game time until the fourth round game, that is, the second certain change confirmation effect mode MD. Whether or not is executed cannot be determined. Information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given after the fourth round game is finished and before the fifth round game is started (for example, “second probability variation confirmation effect mode”). “Determined”, “promoted to second certainty change confirmed effect mode”, etc.). Thereafter, in the fifth and subsequent round games, an effect dedicated to the promotion effect is executed. Thereby, during the big hit game, information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given after the big hit game is ended is notified.

Next, the case where the jackpot symbol is symbol ZF to symbol ZK, symbol ZM will be described.
When the design control CPU 31a designates the symbol ZF to the symbol ZK and the symbol ZM by the special symbol designation command, it can recognize that there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given as a decorative figure to be stopped and displayed. A concealment jackpot symbol combination indicating that the performance mode MC is executed is determined. As a concealment jackpot symbol combination, for example, a symbol combination in which the same numeric symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right columns while a character symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle column is defined. Thereby, when the variable game is ended, the concealment jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11, and there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given (in other words, the probability variation state is not given). Can be recognized).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a causes the third jackpot effect to be executed, which indicates that the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is executed during the jackpot game. This third jackpot effect is also executed during the jackpot game when the symbol ZX is determined. For this reason, the player cannot recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given during the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is executed.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed, when the variable game of the mode upper limit number of times specified by the big hit symbol is executed, the effect control CPU 31a Information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given is notified (displayed). As information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are given, for example, “second probability variation confirmed effect mode confirmation”, “promotion to second probability variation confirmed effect mode”, and the like are set. That is, information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are to be given is notified before the second certain probability variation effect mode is executed. For example, when the special drawing ZJ for shifting from the sixth variation game to the second certainty change confirmed effect mode MD is stopped and displayed, the notification is made during the fifth variation game. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is symbol ZF to symbol ZK or symbol ZM, when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given. Will be notified.

  Next, the case where the jackpot symbol is symbol ZL and symbol ZN will be described. When the big hit symbol is symbol ZL or symbol ZN, the timing at which the information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given differs depending on the gaming state at the time of winning. This will be described in detail below.

  When the design control CPU 31a determines that the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given when the symbol ZL and the symbol ZN are designated by the special symbol designation command, A special jackpot symbol combination capable of recognizing that the second entrance rate improvement state is given is determined. As a result, when the variable game is finished, the special jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 to indicate that the player is given the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state. That is, when the symbol ZL and the symbol ZN are determined (that is, when the big hit is won), if the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given, the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game until the end of the variable game And the information which shows that a 2nd entrance rate improvement state is provided is alert | reported. After that, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to execute the second jackpot effect indicating that the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given in the effect display device 11 during the jackpot game based on the symbol ZL and the symbol ZN. . In addition, after the big hit game is ended, the second probability change effect production mode MD is executed.

  On the other hand, when the design control CPU 31a determines that the probability variation state or the entrance rate improvement state is given when the symbol ZL and the symbol ZN are designated by the special symbol designation command, it is concealed as a decoration diagram to be stopped and displayed. Determine the jackpot symbol combination for use. Thereby, when the variable game is ended, the concealment jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11, and there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given (in other words, the probability variation state is not given). Can be recognized). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a executes a third jackpot effect indicating that the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is executed during the jackpot game.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed, when the variable game of the mode upper limit number of times specified by the big hit symbol is executed, the effect control CPU 31a Information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given is notified (displayed). That is, information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are to be given is notified before the second certain probability variation effect mode is executed. Therefore, when the symbol ZL and the symbol ZN are designated, and it is determined that the probability variation state or the entrance rate improvement state is given, when a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed after the end of the big hit game, Information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are provided is notified.

Next, the case where the jackpot symbol is the symbol ZX will be described.
When the symbol ZX is designated by the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a determines a concealment jackpot symbol combination as a decoration to be stopped and displayed. Thereby, when the variable game is ended, it is possible to recognize that the concealment jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 and the probability variation state may be given. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a causes the third jackpot effect to be executed, which indicates that the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is executed during the jackpot game. Then, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the probability variation concealment effect mode MC when a variable game of the mode upper limit number (seven times) specified by the symbol ZX is executed after the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state. The normal performance mode MA is executed.

Next, a case where the jackpot symbol is the symbol ZO will be described.
When the symbol ZO is designated by the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a determines a special jackpot symbol combination as a decoration to be stopped and displayed. Thereby, when the variable game is ended, the special jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11, indicating that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are given. Further, the effect control CPU 31a executes a confirmed jackpot effect indicating that the prescribed number of rounds is 15 during the jackpot game. Then, after the big hit game is finished, the second certainty change confirmation effect mode MD is executed.

Next, the case where the jackpot symbol is symbol ZQ to symbol ZW, symbol ZY will be described.
When design ZQ to design ZW and design ZY are designated by the special design designation command, the effect control CPU 31a determines a concealment jackpot symbol combination as a decorative figure to be stopped and displayed. Thereby, when the variable game is ended, it is possible to recognize that the concealment jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 and the probability variation state may be given. Further, the effect control CPU 31a executes a fall suggestion effect indicating that the normal effect mode may be executed during the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is executed.

  Then, when the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the symbol ZQ to symbol ZW, the effect control CPU 31a executes the variable game of the mode upper limit number of times specified by the jackpot symbol after the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol is completed. At this time, information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are given during the variation game is notified (displayed). That is, information indicating that the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given in the variation game before the second certain probability variation effect mode is executed is notified. Then, after the big hit game is finished, when the variable game of the mode upper limit number of times is executed, the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is terminated and the second probability variation confirmation effect mode MD is executed.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the symbol ZY, the effect control CPU 31a executes the probability variation concealment when the mode upper limit number of times (seven times) specified by the symbol ZX is executed after the jackpot game ends. The production mode MC is ended and the normal production mode MA is executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a game ball enters the first winning opening 14a that is not provided with an opening / closing member, a start condition for the first variable game can be given. For this reason, the first variation game is mainly executed during the normal state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Therefore, in the normal state, the game can be performed for the purpose of giving (selecting) the big hit by mainly executing the first variable game. Then, when the first entry rate improvement state in which the first variation game is easy to be executed is given, the symbols ZC to ZN are stopped and displayed as the big hit symbols, and the second variation that is more advantageous than the first variation game is displayed. It is possible to have a willingness to continue the game with the aim of further providing the second entrance rate improvement state in which the game is easy to be executed. In addition, when the second entering rate improvement state in which the second variation game is easily executed is given, the big hit based on the symbols ZO to ZW is continuously selected (that is, the probability variation state and the second entering ball). A game can be performed for the purpose of continuing the rate improvement state. In this way, a plurality of states are prepared so as to be advantageous in stages, so that the target is different for each state and the player is not bored.

  And in such a pachinko gaming machine that is advantageous in stages, when a variable game is a big hit, it is configured to be able to notify information regarding the gaming state after the big hit game is ended during the variable game. ing. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is the symbol ZC, a special jackpot symbol combination indicating that the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are given is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable game. It has become. As a result, a special jackpot symbol combination indicating that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state are given in the normal state in spite of being configured to be advantageous in stages is stopped and displayed. In such a case, it is possible to surprise the player and further improve the interest of the player.

  In addition, states that can be given as game states after the end of the big hit game (probability change state and first entry rate improvement state, probability change state and second entry rate improvement state, non-probability change state and second entry rate improvement state 3 It is possible to notify that the probability variation state and the second entrance rate improvement state that are most advantageous to the player are given. For this reason, attention should be paid to which state is given as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, and when being notified during the variable game, in addition to the big hit, it may be more pleased that the game has become an advantageous state. it can. Moreover, the game state after the end of the big hit game during the variable game may be notified or may not be notified, and the variation of the production can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's tiredness and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, because the first entrance rate improvement state and the second entrance rate improvement state change which entrance is likely to be in an open state (that is, which variation game is likely to be executed). It is possible to give interest to whether the game state is notified. In addition, since it is possible to recognize the presence or absence of a probability variation state that is easily noticed by the player, it is possible to pay more attention to the notification of the gaming state.

  (2) During the big hit game, information on the gaming state after the end of the big hit game may be notified. Thereby, during the big hit game, information regarding the gaming state may be notified or may not be notified, and the variation of effects can be increased. In addition, since the game state can be known during the big hit game, it becomes easy to determine in advance which entry port the game ball should be launched. In addition, attention can be paid to the effects during the big hit game.

  (3) When a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed after the end of the jackpot game, information regarding the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game may be notified. Thereby, after the end of the big hit game, information regarding the gaming state may or may not be notified in a predetermined number of fluctuating games, and variations in performance can be increased. In addition, it is possible to play a game with interest in what gaming state it is until a predetermined number of times of a variable game is executed. In addition, since the next big hit may be won before the predetermined number of times the fluctuating game is executed, it can be expected even if it is in an uncertain change state.

  (4) When the variable game is a specific big hit, the notification timing or notification mode of information regarding the gaming state differs depending on the gaming state at the time of winning. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is symbol ZD or symbol ZE, in a normal state, a special jackpot symbol combination is displayed during a variable game, thereby informing the gaming state. On the other hand, in other states (there is a probability change state or an entrance rate improvement state), the game state is notified by executing the promotion effect during the big hit game. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is symbol ZL or symbol ZN, in a normal state, a special jackpot symbol combination is displayed during a variable game, so that a gaming state is notified, while in other states When the variable game with the upper limit number of modes is executed, the gaming state is notified. Therefore, even if the same specific jackpot is determined, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect by changing the notification timing or notification mode of the information regarding the gaming state.

  Further, when the variable game is a big hit, the notification timing or the notification mode of the information regarding the gaming state varies depending on the type of the big hit. For example, when the jackpot symbol is symbol ZC, a special jackpot symbol combination is displayed at the end of the change game, and the jackpot symbol is symbol ZF to symbol ZK, symbol ZM. Is notified when the mode upper limit frequency variation game is executed. Thus, according to the type of jackpot, the notification timing or notification mode of information related to the gaming state can be different, and the variation of effects can be increased.

  (6) Since the notification timing is varied depending on the type of the big hit symbol, it is not necessary to perform a lottery concerning the notification timing separately from the lottery of the big hit symbol, and the processing is simplified. In addition, since the execution timing of the notification effect is determined when the jackpot symbol is determined, an effect to be executed after the previous jackpot symbol is stopped or displayed or after the jackpot game is notified is determined in advance. You can also. In other words, until it is notified, one connection effect can be shown, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (7) Since the execution period of the probability variation concealment effect mode MC is determined during the second entry rate improvement state, the game is continued at least until the execution period ends even if the gaming state is not notified. Can do. Therefore, the player can be surely shown to the player even if the gaming state is notified immediately before the end of the execution period (for example, during a game with a variable mode upper limit count).

  (8) In the second variation game, the symbols ZA and ZB are not stopped and displayed. For this reason, when it becomes a big hit in the 2nd variation game, the 1st entrance rate improvement state is not given. For this reason, once in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state where the 2nd change game is easy to be executed, even if it becomes a big hit, the possibility of shifting to the 1st entrance rate improvement state is low. For this reason, while the 2nd entrance rate improvement state can be made easy to continue, when the 2nd entrance rate improvement state is ended, since no entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability variation concealment effect When the mode MC is executed, it is possible to give a tension to the player.

  (9) Even when the jackpot based on the symbol ZX or the symbol ZY to which the probability variation state is not given is selected, the second improved entrance rate state is given. In other words, even if the probability change state is not given, at least the entry rate improvement state is given, so the game continues with the goal of making a big hit and shifting to the probability change state during the entry rate improvement state Can be made. In addition, among the improved entrance rates, at least a second improved entrance rate state is provided in which the second variable game that is advantageous to the player is easily executed. Therefore, if the player hits a big hit, the player is more advantageous. Recognizing that the second entrance rate improvement state is likely to be continued, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (10) During the first pitching rate improvement state, when the sorting shutter 41 is in the first position, the normal electric winning opening 15 is in an open state, making it easier for the game ball to enter. For this reason, in the 1st entrance rate improvement state, the 1st non-electrical opening-and-closing blade 21b tends to be in an open state, and it becomes easy to run the 1st change game. In addition, during the second pitching rate improvement state, when the distribution shutter 41 is in the second position, the ordinary electric winning opening 15 is in an open state, so that the game ball can easily enter. For this reason, in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state, the 2nd non-electrical opening-and-closing blade 22b makes it easy to be in an open state, and it becomes easy to run the 2nd change game. When the first entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability change state is always given, while when the second entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability change state may be given, or the probability change state. May not be granted. For this reason, since the probability variation state is given during the first entrance rate improvement state, even if the first variation game that is less advantageous to the player than the second variation game is easier to be executed, the player Can be relieved. On the other hand, since the presence or absence of the probability variation state cannot be determined during the probability change concealment effect mode MC in the second entrance rate improvement state, the second variation game is easily executed, but is the probability variation state given? It can be noted about whether or not. And when it is alert | reported that it transfers to the 2nd probability change effect production mode during probability change secret production mode MC, a player can be pleased. In this way, it is possible to change the production flow (transition of production mode) between the first entry rate improvement state and the second entry rate improvement state, increase the production variations, and entertain the player. it can.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game is configured to be notified by the promotion effect during the jackpot game, but it may not be notified during the jackpot game.

  In the above embodiment, the game state is configured to be notified when the mode upper limit number of times fluctuating game is executed after the end of the big hit game, but it may not be notified after the big hit game ends.

  In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the game state can be notified when the variable game of the mode upper limit count is executed, but the variable game until the variable game of the mode upper limit count is executed During this, the gaming state may be notified.

  -In the above embodiment, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, even if the type of the big jackpot (hit symbol), the notification timing and notification mode of the gaming state is different, You do not have to.

  In the above embodiment, it has been reported that the probable change state and the second entry rate improvement state are given as the game state after the end of the big hit game, but other game states may be notified. . For example, you may make it alert | report that a probability variation state and a 1st entrance rate improvement state are provided.

In the above embodiment, the production mode is changed depending on the gaming state, but it is not necessary to make it different.
In the above embodiment, the game state after the end of the big hit game is notified at the end of the variable game, but may be notified at any timing as long as it is during the variable game. In addition, the game state is notified by stopping and displaying a special jackpot symbol combination, but the notification mode may be changed. For example, you may make it alert | report by displaying a specific character image.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the kind and number of production modes. For example, effect modes MA1 and MA2 corresponding to the normal effect mode MA may be defined.
-In the said embodiment, you may control so that a non-entrance rate improvement state and a probability change state may be provided as a gaming state, for example. Further, for example, the first entrance rate improvement state and the uncertain change state may be controlled. Further, for example, in each of the non-entrance rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state, and the second entrance rate improvement state, control is performed so that at least one of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state is provided. Also good. Any combination of these may be used.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the non-entrance rate improvement state or the first entrance rate improvement state, it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given in the same manner as the second entrance rate improvement state. You may control to. Further, for example, in the second entrance rate improvement state, control is performed so that it is possible to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given, similarly to the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display device 12a indicating the display result of the first variation game and the second special symbol display device 12b indicating the display result of the second variation game are configured separately. For example, you may comprise integrally. That is, it does not matter whether the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b as the display means are integrated or separate.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus amount (advantage) is higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game for both the total opening time in the jackpot game and the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. Although prescribed, it is not limited to this. For example, if the bonus amount (advantage) is higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game, the privilege amount in the second variation game is not higher than that in the first variation game. You may prescribe to.

  In the above embodiment, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the specified number of rounds in the big hit game, the amount of bonus for the player such as the state that the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given until the next time It was different, but not limited to this. For example, the number of winning balls that can be acquired may be changed. Further, for example, even if the number of rounds is the same, the bonus amount for the player may be varied by varying the total opening time during which the big winning device 18 is released in the big hit game. In addition, for example, the privilege amount may be varied by changing the probability that the probability variation state is imparted or by varying the grant period. Further, the amount of privilege may be varied by changing the first entry rate improvement state or the second entry rate improvement state or the provision period. In addition, the amount of privilege may be varied by varying the ease with which a big hit game that opens the big prize opening in an opening / closing manner that is advantageous to the player. In addition, for example, a privilege amount that is not directly related to the appearance of the ball, such as execution of a probability variation effect that makes it easy to specify whether or not it is in a probability variation state, for example, a terminal device owned by a player It may be a privilege amount that is not directly related to the progress of the game, such as being able to acquire a special image. Moreover, although it was prescribed | regulated that the amount of privilege would be larger in the 2nd variation game than the 1st variation game, it is not restricted to this, For example, the amount of privilege is larger in the 1st variation game than the 2nd variation game. Or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above embodiment, it is defined that the bonus amount related to the big hit is higher in the second variation game than in the first variation game, but not limited to this, for example, the first variation game is more than the second variation game. May be defined such that the privilege amount related to jackpot is high, or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second entry rate improvement state is defined as the entry rate improvement state in which the privilege amount is higher than the first entry rate improvement state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The improved state may be defined as an increased entrance rate state with a higher privilege amount than the second improved entrance rate state, or may be defined in the same manner.

  In the above embodiment, for example, based on the type of jackpot, a plurality of types such as 20 times, 40 times, and 60 times may be defined as the upper limit number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given. You may make it include 0 times to which an improvement state is not provided.

  -In the above embodiment, when a probable big hit is made, each entry rate improvement state is given until the next time after the big hit game ends, while in the case of a non-probable big hit, seven times after the big hit game ends However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a non-probable big hit, a plurality of upper limit times of the entrance rate improvement state may be defined such as 0 times, 50 times, and 100 times depending on the type of big hit (type of symbol). Further, for example, even for the same jackpot type, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, a plurality of types of upper limit times of the entrance rate improvement state may be defined such as 0 times, 50 times, and 100 times. . Further, for example, the same control may be performed not only for non-probable big hits but also for probable big hits, and it does not matter whether or not each entry rate improvement state is given until the next time.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation trigger area 15b is formed downstream of the first path switch SW7 in the first path 15d. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the first path downstream of the first operation trigger area 15b. A switch SW7 may be provided, and the positional relationship may be the same. Further, the second passage switch SW8 is disposed downstream of the second operation trigger region 15c in the second passage 15e. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second operation trigger region 15c is disposed downstream of the second passage switch SW8. It may be formed and may have the same positional relationship. That is, the first passage switch SW7 and the second passage switch SW8 are arranged so as to correspond to each of the first passage 15d (first operation trigger region 15b) and the second passage 15e (second operation trigger region 15c). It only has to be.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when various opening / closing members are in a closed state, the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter, and the game ball can enter, rather than in the closed state You may make it the open state into which a game ball enters easily. In addition, the open state and the closed state are not limited to those in which the open and closed states are configured. For example, by placing an operating body through which the game ball can pass at the first position, You may control so that it can pass.

  In the above-described embodiment, various effects are executed by displaying an image on the effect display device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound from a speaker, light emission from a lamp, vibration of a vibration unit, movable It may be a body displacement, air blown from a blower, or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b (or the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b) is interlocked with each opening mechanism and the first operating mechanism 21c (or the second operating mechanism 22c) as each closing mechanism. ) Is operated so as to be in an open state and a closed state, but is not limited thereto. For example, as the first operating mechanism 21c (or the second operating mechanism 22c), a sprocket that is displaced every time the game ball passes is used, but not limited thereto, for example, an upper limit number of game balls are held, and an upper limit number of game balls are held. When the game ball is held, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b (or the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b) may be operated from the open state to the closed state. In addition, for example, these configurations may be configured to be included in the normal electric winning opening 15, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, or the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b, or may be configured separately from these. Good. That is, even if it comprises so that each opening mechanism and each closing mechanism may be included in the normal electric winning opening 15, the 1st non-electric start winning opening 21, or the 2nd non-electric starting winning opening 22, it is constituted so that it is not included. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the first upper limit number for operating the first non-electric start winning port 21 in the closed state and the second upper limit number for operating the second non-electric start winning port 22 in the closed state are defined as the same number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be defined as a different number. Further, for example, it may be one or three or more instead of two.

  In the above embodiment, when the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referred to, the first entrance rate improvement state is high with a high probability, and when the opening / closing mode determination table TB is referred to, the second entrance rate improvement state is with a high probability. It was made to become. As another example, when the opening / closing mode determination table TA is referred to, the first entering rate is always improved, and when the opening / closing mode determining table TB is referred to, the second entering rate is always improved. May be. In this case, it can be realized by changing the open pattern that can be determined for each table.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sorting shutter 41 is operated with one operation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the sorting shutter 41 may be operated with a plurality of operation patterns. Moreover, you may open the opening-and-closing piece 16 by the completely different opening pattern by the 1st entrance rate improvement state and the 2nd entrance rate improvement state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the open / close piece 16, the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21 b, and the second non-electric opening / closing at the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the first non-electric starting winning opening 21, or the second non-electric starting winning opening 22. When the blade 22b is in the closed state, the game ball cannot be entered. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is difficult to enter the game ball in the open state, the game ball may be able to enter.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing piece 16 is closed for a predetermined time before the switching by the distribution shutter 41 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined time is used. It is not set, and switching of the distribution by the distribution shutter 41 may be performed immediately after the opening / closing piece 16 changes from the open state to the closed state.

  In the above embodiment, when the distribution shutter 41 is in the first position, the game ball is always guided to the first operation trigger area 15b, and when the distribution shutter 41 is in the second position, the game operation ball is always in the second operation trigger area 15c. Although a game ball was guided, it is not restricted to this. For example, when the sorting shutter 41 is in the first position, the possibility is lower than in the first operation trigger area 15b, but the game ball may be guided to the second operation trigger area 15c. For example, when the sorting shutter 41 is in the second position, the possibility is lower than that in the second operation trigger area 15c, but the game ball may be guided to the first operation trigger area 15b.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the ordinary electric winning opening 15, the operation gate 19, the first non-electric starting winning opening 21, or the second non-electric starting winning opening 22 may be arranged in the first flow path. Further, for example, the first start winning opening 14 may be disposed in each of the second flow paths. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the operation gate 19, the normal electric prize-winning opening 15, the 2nd non-electric start prize-winning opening 22, and the 1st non-electric start prize-winning opening 21 were arrange | positioned in order from the top, it is not restricted to this. For example, there is no problem even if the operating gate 19 is disposed below.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is controlled to be executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game and the second variation game are executed according to the winning order. You may control to make it. Further, for example, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously. Also, instead of two types of variable games, for example, one type or three or more types of variable games may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation trigger region 15b that operates so that the first non-electric start winning port 21 is opened, and the second that operates so that the second non-electric start winning port 22 is opened. Although the operation opportunity area | region 15c was comprised as the several passage area | region in the normal electric prize winning opening 15, it does not restrict to this. For example, in addition to the first operation trigger area 15b and the second operation trigger area 15c, the first non-electric start winning prize is a path that branches separately from the first non-electric start prize opening 21 and the second non-electric start prize opening 22. A non-operation opportunity region in which the mouth 21 and the second non-electric start winning prize port 22 cannot be opened may be formed in the ordinary electric prize winning port 15. Further, for example, at least one operation opportunity region may be formed in the ordinary electric prize winning opening 15. Further, the first operation opportunity area 15b and the second operation opportunity area 15c may not be formed in the ordinary electric winning opening 15, but may be formed in a connecting rod or the like communicated from the ordinary electric winning opening 15. . That is, in the first operation opportunity area 15b and the second operation opportunity area 15c, game balls won from each prize opening other than the normal electric prize opening 15 cannot pass, and game balls won from the ordinary electric prize opening 15 Any area can be used as long as it can pass through.

  In the above embodiment, the transition probability to the second entrance rate improvement state is defined to be the same in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state. The transition probability to the second entrance rate improvement state may be different between the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state. In particular, if it is defined that a transition from the first entrance rate improvement state to the second entrance rate improvement state can be made with a higher probability from the non-entrance rate improvement state than the second entrance rate improvement state, The privilege amount with respect to the transition from the improved ball rate state to the first improved entrance rate state is preferable because it increases.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the winning probability per normal may be made different depending on whether it is in the non-entrance rate improvement state or the entrance rate improvement state (each entrance rate improvement state). In the improved state, it is preferable to be defined as a winning probability (for example, 0/65535 or 1/65535) that is not won in general.

  In the above embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is a reduction of the fluctuation time of the normal game, an improvement of the lottery probability of the normal lottery, an increase of the total opening time of the opening and closing pieces 16, and a fluctuation time of the variable game due to special symbols It is sufficient that at least one of the shortening is executable.

  In the above embodiment, the first non-electric start winning opening 21 (or the second non-electric start winning opening 22) is opened due to the weight of the first non-electric opening / closing vane 21b (or the second non-electric opening / closing vane 22b). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each non-electric start winning opening may be closed by the weight of each non-electric opening / closing blade.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although each non-electric start starting prize mouth was adopted as a non-electrical accessory, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may be adopted as an electric accessory. Further, for example, at each non-electric start start winning opening, any one of a closed state to an open state, an open state to a closed state may be electrically operated, and the other may be non-electrically operated. That is, at each non-electric start start winning opening, at least one of the closed state to the open state and the open state to the closed state may be electrically operated. In addition, for example, even when it is electrically operated, it may be controlled via the main control CPU 30a or may be controlled without going through the main control CPU 30a.

  -In the above embodiment, the big hit symbol specifies the distribution pattern of the variation pattern, the switching timing of the production mode, the presence / absence of the probability variation state, the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state, the type of the entrance rate improvement state to be given, etc. It was configured to be possible. As another example, instead of the jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot (or jackpot game) may be determined, and the information may be specified by the type of jackpot (or jackpot game). At that time, the main control CPU 30a notifies the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) of the type of jackpot (or jackpot game) to be given, if necessary.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily distribution of each special figure in a jackpot symbol. Accordingly, the type of opening / closing mode determination table, the probability of giving the improved entrance rate, the giving probability of the first improved entrance rate, the giving probability of the improved 2nd entrance rate, the assigned probability of the probability variation state, etc. You may change arbitrarily. In addition, in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the probability of giving the improved entrance rate, the assigning probability of the improved 1st entrance rate, the assigning probability of the improved 2nd entrance rate, the probability of giving the probability variation state, etc. are arbitrary. May be changed to different.

  -In the said embodiment, when the 1st entrance rate improvement state was provided, the probability variation state was always provided, but you may make it not provide. In that case, the probability variation concealment effect mode may be executed, and the notification effect may be executed in a predetermined effect period. Thereby, even if it is a 1st entrance rate improvement state, a player can be made to pay attention about the presence or absence of a probability change state, and an interest improves.

  In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, until the predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed, it is not notified which of the first entry rate improvement state and the second entry rate improvement state is given. (That is, it may be kept secret). Even if configured in this way, the player makes a judgment until either the first non-electrical opening / closing blade 21b or the second non-electrical opening / closing blade 22b is frequently opened by causing the game ball to enter the normal electric winning opening 15 Since it is not connected, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to this point. At this time, the first non-electrical opening / closing blade 22b can be opened even in the first incoming rate improvement state (or even in the second incoming rate improvement state). 21b can be opened), by appropriately changing the opening pattern of the opening and closing pieces 16 and the distribution pattern of the normal symbols, the player can be effectively confused.

In the above embodiment, the first entrance rate improvement state and the second entrance rate improvement state are configured to end when it is notified that the probability variation state is not given. good.
In the above embodiment, when the probability variation concealment effect mode is executed, the concealment jackpot symbol combination indicating that the probability variation concealment effect mode is executed is stopped and displayed, but the symbol combination for the jackpot is arbitrarily changed You may do it. For example, the same jackpot symbol combination as when symbol ZA, symbol ZB, symbol ZX is stopped and displayed may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, when the symbol ZF to symbol ZK, symbol ZM, symbol ZX, symbol ZO to symbol ZW, symbol ZY is stopped and displayed, the main control CPU 30a displays the number of times of execution of the variable game stopped last time. Further, the distribution of the variation pattern may be changed for each execution count until the mode upper limit count specified according to the type of jackpot symbol is reached. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a may change the sub variation pattern in accordance with the number of times the variation game is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation concealment effect mode is executed after the end of the two-round jackpot game, but the probability concealment concealment effect mode is large after the end of the jackpot game with a large number of winning balls, that is, with a long number of rounds and an open time. May be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 is determined from among five types of opening / closing modes, but the non-entrance rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state, and the second entrance rate improvement As long as at least one type is prepared for each state, the type may be arbitrarily changed. That is, if the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a and the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a are unlikely to be in the open state in the non-ball-entry rate improvement state, the operation modes and types of the opening / closing piece 16 and the sorting shutter 41, and The distribution probability may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, if the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a is likely to be in an open state in the first winning rate improvement state, the operation modes, types, and distribution probabilities of the opening / closing piece 16 and the distribution shutter 41 are arbitrarily set. It may be changed. Similarly, if the second non-electrical winning opening 22a is likely to be in the open state in the second entrance rate improvement state, the operation mode, type, and distribution probability of the opening / closing piece 16 and the distribution shutter 41 can be arbitrarily set. It may be changed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the content of the jackpot game. For example, the specified number of rounds, distribution, type, number of winning balls that can be acquired, the maximum number of balls entered, the number of winning balls to be paid out for gaming balls that have entered the big winning hole 18a, The opening / closing mode (opening / closing time, number of times of opening, etc.), contents of the big hit effect, etc. may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the distribution of the jackpot symbol and the distribution of the type of jackpot may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the normal hit probability and the big hit probability (both low probability and high probability) may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, the function executed by the effect control board 31 may be executed separately on two boards. For example, an effect control board for controlling the display contents of the effect display device 11 and an overall control board for outputting control signals to the effect control board and controlling other effect execution means (lamps, speakers, etc.) May be. The overall control board may be configured to output a control signal to a control board that controls the other effect execution means.

-In the said embodiment, although various interval time was set, the interval time may be changed arbitrarily and does not need to be.
-In the said embodiment, as long as at least 1 type of fluctuation time of a usual game is prepared by the non-entrance rate improvement state and the entrance rate improvement state, you may change the number arbitrarily. Further, the fluctuation time of the usual game may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, the opening patterns P1 to P5 define only the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16, but the distributing mode of the sorting shutter 41 may also be specified. That is, even if the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing piece 16 is the same, by changing the distribution mode of the distribution shutter 41, the ease of passing the game ball to the first operation timing region or the second operation timing region is changed. Can do.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the probability variation concealment effect mode is executed, after the probability variation concealment effect mode, the second probability change confirmation effect mode or the normal effect mode indicating that the second entrance rate improvement state is set. It was supposed to be executed. As another example of this, there may be a case where the first certainty-change confirmed effect mode indicating that the first entrance rate improvement state is set is executed.

  In the above embodiment, when a big hit is won in the second floating game, it is easier to determine a big hit with a higher degree of advantage of the player than in a case where the big hit is in the first floating game. As long as the deciding types of jackpots that can be determined differ between the case where a big hit is made in the second variation game and the case where a big win is made in the first variation game, it may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) a first opening / closing member that operates so that the first entrance is in an open state or a closed state; a second opening / closing member that operates so that the second entrance is in an open state or a closed state; When a game ball enters the first entrance, the first starting means that can give an opportunity to start the first symbol variation game, and when the game ball enters the second entrance, The second starting means that can give the start of the 2 symbol variation game, and when the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined from a plurality of types of big hits Jackpot deciding means, a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot deciding means, and a normal hit judging means for judging whether or not the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit And in the normal symbol variation game And a normal opening / closing means that operates so that the normal entrance can be opened and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed, and a game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass through A first operation opportunity area, a second operation opportunity area through which a game ball entered from the normal entrance is allowed to pass, and a game ball entered into the normal entrance entrance into the first operation opportunity area or the A normal winning device having a distribution means for distributing to a second operation opportunity area, a first special state in which the first symbol variation game is easily executed, and a second special in which the second symbol variation game is easily executed Special state control means capable of setting a state, probability change state control means capable of setting a probability change state in which the probability that a variable game will be a big hit is higher than usual, and a notification for informing information relating to a game state Means, and the first The closing member operates so as to be able to take an open state on condition that the game ball has passed through the first operation opportunity area, while the second opening / closing member has the game ball passed through the second operation opportunity area. On the condition that it can take an open state, as the operation pattern of the normal opening and closing means and the allocating means, a first pattern that makes it easier for a game ball to pass through the first operation trigger area, When there is a second pattern in which the game ball can easily pass in the second operation opportunity area and the first special state is in the first special state, the first pattern is easily determined, while in the second special state The second pattern is easy to be determined, and whether or not the probability change state and the second special state are set after the jackpot game is determined according to the determined type of jackpot, and the variable game becomes a jackpot When A gaming machine characterized in that, during the variable game, it may be notified that the probability variation state and the second special state are set as information regarding the gaming state after the end of the big hit game.

  (B) a first opening / closing member that operates so that the first entrance is in an open state or a closed state; a second opening / closing member that operates so that the second entrance is in an open state or a closed state; When a game ball enters the first entrance, the first starting means that can give an opportunity to start the first symbol variation game, and when the game ball enters the second entrance, The second starting means that can give the start of the 2 symbol variation game, and when the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined from a plurality of types of big hits Jackpot determining means, a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot determining means, and a first entrance rate improving state in which the first entrance is likely to be in an open state And the second entrance is easy to open. The entrance rate improvement state control means capable of setting the second entrance rate improvement state, and the probability change state control means capable of setting the probability change state in which the probability that the variable game is a big hit is higher than usual. And notifying means for notifying information relating to the game state, and whether or not the probability variation state and the second entry rate improvement state are set after the jackpot game is determined according to the determined type of jackpot When the variable game is a big hit, it may be notified during the variable game that the probability change state and the second entry rate improvement state are set as information regarding the game state after the big hit game is ended. A gaming machine characterized by

  SW1 ... first start port switch, SW2 ... first non-electric start port switch, SW3 ... second non-electric start port switch, SW4 ... count switch, SW5 ... gate switch, SW6 ... normal electric prize port switch, SW7 ... first Passage switch, SW8 ... second passage switch, 11 ... production display device, 14 ... first start winning opening, 14a ... first winning opening, 15 ... normal electric winning opening (normal entry means), 15a ... normal winning opening ( Normal entrance), 15b... First operation trigger area (operation trigger area, first passing area), 15c... Second operation trigger area (acting trigger area, second passing area), 16. ), 18 ... Grand prize-winning device, 21 ... First non-electric start start prize opening (variable start means, first variable start means), 21a ... First non-electric start prize opening (ball entry opening, first ball entry opening), 21b ... First non-electric opening / closing blade (opening / closing Material, first opening / closing member), 22 ... second non-electric start winning opening (variable starting means, second variable starting means), 22a ... second non-electric start winning opening (entrance entrance, second entrance opening), 22b ... second non-electric opening / closing blade (opening / closing member, second opening / closing member), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (big hit determination means, state control means, big hit determination means, big hit game grant means, normal hit determination) Means, starting ball entry control means, special ball entry control means), 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU (production control means, mode control means, game control means), 41 ... distribution shutter (distribution means) ).

Claims (2)

When a game ball enters the first entrance, a first starting means that can give a start timing of the first symbol variation game;
When a game ball enters the second entrance, a second starting means capable of giving a start timing of the second symbol variation game;
When the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, a big hit determining means for determining a big hit type from a plurality of types of big hits;
Jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot determination means;
A normal hit determination means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit;
Normal opening / closing means that operates so that the normal entrance can be opened and closed when a predetermined normal hit display result is displayed in the normal symbol variation game, and entered from the normal entrance A first operation opportunity area through which a game ball can pass, a second operation opportunity area through which the game ball entered from the normal entrance can pass, and a game ball entered into the normal entrance are the first A normal winning device having distribution means for allocating to an operation opportunity area or the second operation opportunity area;
A first opening / closing member that operates so that the first entrance can be opened on the condition that a game ball has passed through the first operation opportunity region;
A second opening / closing member that operates so that the second entrance can be opened on the condition that a game ball has passed through the second operation opportunity area;
Examples operation pattern of the common closing means and the distributing means, a first ball entrance-enhancing states have a first actuating trigger region game balls ease is determined first pattern easily pass through, and a jackpot first and special state probability is high have probability variation state than normal made, the plain as the operating pattern of the opening and closing means and said distributing means, second pattern game balls to the second actuating trigger region easily passes through jackpot There is a second ball entrance-enhancing states have easy determined, and, for the second special state probability of big hit is high have probability variation state than normal, as a game state after jackpot gaming was determined Special state control means that can be set according to the type of
An informing means capable of informing information about a gaming state after the end of the big hit game during the big symbol game when the symbol variable game is a big hit ;
During the jackpot game, as the information regarding the game state after the end of the jackpot game, fixed information that can identify the second special rate state that is the second entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state May be notified,
When a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed after the jackpot game is over, the confirmation information may be notified as information regarding the gaming state after the jackpot game is over. After the jackpot game is over, the first information When it becomes either the entrance rate improvement state or the second entrance rate improvement state, the confirmation information may not be notified until the predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed,
The operation patterns of the normal opening / closing means and the distribution means include a third pattern that can be determined in any of the first entrance rate improvement state and the second entrance rate improvement state. A gaming machine. When the variation game is a particular jackpot, kind of jackpot, and in accordance with the game status at the time of winning, the gaming machine according to claim 1 where the notification timing information regarding the game status are different from each other.