JP6301992B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a entrance that can be given start conditions for a variable game by entering a game ball.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is played based on a game ball entering a start opening (entrance entrance) provided on the game board. Further, when a display result indicating a big hit is derived in the symbol variation game, a big hit game is provided in which a big winning opening provided on the game board is opened. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine, the number of game balls possessed by the prize balls to be paid out is increased by entering the game balls into the big prize opening opened when the big hit game is awarded.

  Also, in some pachinko gaming machines, the gaming state can be a high entry rate gaming state (increased entrance rate state) in which the probability that a game ball will enter the starting port is higher than usual. There are also gaming machines. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the number of game balls that enter the starting port per unit time increases in the high-entry rate gaming state. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the game is in a high pitching rate gaming state, the opening time of the opening / closing member provided at the second starting port is lengthened to enter the second starting port per unit time. The number of game balls is increased. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when one game ball enters the second start port, four game balls are paid out as prize balls. As a result, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 can continue the game without significantly reducing the number of possessed game balls (held balls) when the game machine is in a high pitch rate gaming state.

JP 2006-263001 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the number of game balls entering the second starting port is large when the game is in a high entry rate game state, the game machine has no jackpot game. The ball will increase. In order to suppress this, it is conceivable to design a low probability that a game ball will enter the starting port. However, if the probability that a game ball enters the starting port is lowered, the number of possessed balls is reduced, and there is a possibility that the game cannot be performed appropriately.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately playing a game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a first entrance port to which a starting condition for the first variable game can be given by entering a game ball and a second entrance by entering the game ball. A second entrance that can be given a starting condition for a floating game, a first state in which a game ball is hard to enter the second entrance, and a second state in which a game ball can easily enter the second entrance If the hit is a member, a specific entrance provided along with the second entrance on the predetermined rolling path of the rolling paths of the game balls, and a right / fail lottery means for performing the lottery, the fluctuations A per game generating means for generating a per game that opens a specific entrance after the game ends, and an entrance that increases the rate per unit time at which the opening and closing member is in the second state as compared with the non-entrance rate improvement state. A state generating means capable of generating the improved sphere ratio and an effect executing means for executing the effect; The number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the specific entrance is greater than the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the first entrance, In addition, the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the second entrance is greater than the number of prize balls, and the first variation game is divided into a first win and a second win. There is a third win and a fourth win in the second variable game, and the win game includes a first win game that is generated when the first win is achieved, and the second game. A second per game that occurs when a win is reached, a third per game that occurs when the third win is reached, and a fourth per game that occurs when the fourth hit , And the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the second per game is generated is the award that can be obtained when the first per game is generated. The number of prize balls that can be obtained when the fourth per game is generated is less than the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the third per game is created. In the case where the fourth hit is made during the improved entrance rate, the game ball to the specific entrance during the fourth hit game is more than in the case where the hit is not made during the improved entrance rate state. Opportunities for winning a prize ball are increased by entering the ball, and when the second winning game is generated, the effect executing means is configured to execute the second winning game before the second winning game is generated. Executes a notice effect for notifying the occurrence of the game, and prompts the game ball to enter the specific entrance when the second per game is occurring and the specific entrance is open When a specific effect including contents is executed and the fourth per game is generated Prior to the occurrence of the fourth per game, a notice effect for notifying that the fourth per game is generated is executed, and the specific entrance is in progress during the occurrence of the fourth per game. When a specific effect including content prompting a game ball to enter a specific entrance is performed when the game is open, and the non-entry rate improvement state is before the occurrence of the second per game The gist is that the specific effect is executed in a manner different from that in the case where the fourth winning game is in the state of increasing the entrance rate.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that a first entrance port to which a starting condition of the first variable game can be given by entering a game ball, and an entrance of the game ball. A second entrance where a start condition for the second variable game can be given, a first state where a game ball is difficult to enter the second entrance, and a second state where a game ball is easy to enter An opening / closing member to be obtained, a specific entrance opening provided along with the second entrance on a predetermined rolling path among the rolling paths of the game balls, a success / failure lottery means for performing a success / failure lottery of a variable game, In the case of a normal game, a hit game generating means for generating a hit game for opening a specific entrance after the end of the variable game, a normal variable game winning lottery means for determining whether or not a normal variable game is won, Normally, the opening / closing member is set to the second state after the normal variation game is over. A normal hit game generating means for generating a game, a state generating means capable of generating an increased entrance rate state, and an effect executing means for executing an effect, wherein the improved entrance rate state is a non-entry rate The game time of the normal variation game is shorter than that in the improved state, and the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the specific entrance is determined by the number of games to the first entrance More than the number of prize balls given when the ball enters, and more than the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the second entrance, There are a first win and a second win for one variable game, a third win and a fourth win for the second variable game, and the win game includes the first win. A first per game that occurs when the second per game occurs, and a second per game that occurs when the second pertains, When there is a third per game that occurs when the third hit occurs, and a fourth per game that occurs when the fourth hit occurs, when the second per game is generated The number of prize balls that can be obtained is less than the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the first per game is created, and the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the fourth per game is created is When the third winning game is generated, the number of winning balls is less than the number of winning balls that can be acquired. The chance of winning a prize ball is increased by entering the game ball into the specific entrance during the fourth hit game, and the effect executing means is that the second hit game occurs. If the second winning game is started, the second winning game is A notice effect is performed to notify that a game is to be started, and when the second per game is occurring and the specific entrance is open, the game ball enters the specific entrance. When the specific effect including the content prompting the execution is executed and the fourth winning game is generated, the fourth winning game is notified before the fourth winning game is generated. A notice effect is executed, and when the fourth per game is occurring and the specific entrance is open, the specific effect including the content prompting the game ball to enter the specific entrance is executed. When the second hit game is in the non-entry rate improvement state, the specific effect is different from the case in which the fourth hit game is in the non-entry rate improvement state. The main point is to execute.

  According to the present invention, a game can be performed appropriately.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. (A) is a schematic diagram showing types of big hits and types of small hits, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the types of games per common figure. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a special figure fluctuation pattern and a normal figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-varying state; . The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the off symbol and the small hit symbol in each special figure display device. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol start process. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows an instruction image, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of the notification effect in a non-variable state, (c) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of the notification effect in a variable state. (A) is a schematic diagram showing whether or not a continuous effect and a notice effect can be executed for the first prefetch command input when the first prefetch condition is satisfied, and (b) is a second prefetch command input when the second prefetch condition is satisfied. The schematic diagram which shows the feasibility of execution of the continuous effect and the notice effect with respect to. In (a) to (h), during the execution of the continuous production when in the non-variable short state, the production symbol variation game accompanying the execution of the second special figure variation game that becomes an opportunity for the small hit game is executed The schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect in the image display part at the time. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a special figure fluctuation game based on the special figure fluctuation pattern TP22 and a small hit game after the special figure fluctuation game ends, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a special figure fluctuation game based on the special figure fluctuation pattern TP23. Figure. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot added in 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the transition aspect of effect mode in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1 that forms the outer body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular middle frame Y2 for setting various game components is assembled in an open and detachable manner. A front frame Y3 is assembled on the front side so as to be openable and detachable. The front frame Y3 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame Y2 when viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the front frame Y3 has a window Y3a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) Y4 that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrally formed below the window Y3a. Has been. On the back side of the front frame Y3, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window Y3a is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame Y2. Then, the window Y3a is a light emitting unit installation member HS in which a plurality of light emitters are installed among an area to be a game area YBa and a non-game area YBb of the game board YB attached to the middle frame Y2. The area where the is installed is shaped to be visible through the glass. As shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting portion installation member HS is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board YB when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. In addition, a lamp La is provided on the front side of the front frame Y3 as light emitting means for performing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). In addition, a speaker Sp serving as sound output means for outputting various sounds and performing a game effect based on the sound output is disposed below the outer frame Y1.

  In addition, a lower plate (storage plate) Y5 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate Y4 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and below the front frame Y3. Further, on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and to the right of the lower plate Y5, a launching device Y6 that is turned (launched) by the player when launching the game ball onto the game board YB is mounted. Yes. When the player holds and rotates the firing handle Y6a as the launching operation means of the launching device Y6, the game balls stored in the upper plate Y4 are taken into the machine one by one and directed toward the game board YB. Fired. Further, when the launch handle Y6a is held and rotated, the strength of the game ball that is launched toward the game board YB can be adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the turn operation. It should be noted that the direction in which the game ball rolls with respect to the game board YB can be adjusted by adjusting the strength of the game ball launched toward the game board YB.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board YB, there is a guide rail YR that guides a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle Y6a and forms a substantially circular game area YBa that is the main body of the game. It is laid in a spiral. The guide rail YR forms a guide path YRa as a launch ball for a game ball extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB on the game board YB, and has a substantially circular shape inside the guide rail YR. A game area YBa is formed. Further, the outside of the game area YBa that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail YR is a non-game area YBb that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  In addition, on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa, a reversing prevention valve YRb that prevents a game ball launched from the guide path YRa to the game area YBa from returning to the guide path YRa is provided. The reverse return prevention valve YRb is fixed to the leading end of the guide rail YR located on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa.

  In the center of the game board YB of the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed. The effect display device 11 includes an effect symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various displays executed in association with the effect symbol variation game. The effect is displayed as an image. In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination (display result) composed of symbols of a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment) is derived. The effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using a decorative symbol (effect symbol) for diversifying display effects.

  The light emitting unit installation member HS provided in the lower right part of the game board YB has a first special figure display as a result deriving effect execution means formed by eight first special figure light emitting units 12a to 12h. A device 12 is arranged. In the first special figure display device 12, the first special figure light emitting portions 12a to 12h are arranged in two rows in the vertical direction when viewed from the player. In the upper row, the first special figure light emitting part 12a, the first special figure light emitting part 12c, the first special figure light emitting part 12e, and the first special figure light emitting part 12g are arranged at equal intervals in order from the left side as viewed from the player. It is arranged in a line in the direction from right to top. On the other hand, in the lower stage, the first special figure light emitting part 12b, the first special figure light emitting part 12d, the first special figure light emitting part 12f, and the first special figure light emitting part 12h are arranged at equal intervals in order from the left side as viewed from the player. Are arranged in a row in parallel with the first special figure light emitting portions 12a, 12c, 12e, and 12g.

  Further, in the light emitting unit installation member HS, on the upper right side of the first special figure display device 12, a second special figure display device as a result derivation effect executing means formed by eight second special figure light emitting units 13a to 13h. 13 is arranged. In the second special figure display device 13, the second special figure light emitting portions 13a to 13h are arranged in two rows in the vertical direction as viewed from the player. In the upper stage, the second special figure light emitting part 13a, the second special figure light emitting part 13b, the second special figure light emitting part 13c, and the second special figure light emitting part 13d are arranged at equal intervals in order from the left side when viewed from the player. ing. In the upper stage, the second special figure light emitting unit 13a and the second special figure light emitting unit 13b are arranged in a line from the lower left to the upper right, while the second special figure light emitting unit 13c and the second special figure light emitting unit 13b. The parts 13d are arranged in a line from left to right. In the lower part, the second special figure light emitting part 13h, the second special figure light emitting part 13g, the second special figure light emitting part 13f, and the second special figure light emitting part 13e are arranged at equal intervals in order from the left side when viewed from the player. ing. In the lower stage, the second special figure light emitting part 13h and the second special figure light emitting part 13g are arranged in a row in parallel with the second special figure light emitting parts 13a and 13b. On the other hand, the second special figure light emission part 13f and the second special figure light emission part 13e are arranged in a row in parallel with the upper second special figure light emission parts 13c and 13d.

  In the first special figure display device 12, a special figure change game for changing and displaying a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure”) constituted by a combination of lighting or extinguishing of the first special figure light emitting units 12 a to 12 h. (Result derivation effect) is performed. Similarly, in the second special figure display device 13, a special figure change game is displayed in which a special figure constituted by a combination of lighting or extinguishing of the second special figure light emitting units 13a to 13h is changed and displayed. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating a result of an internal lottery such as a big hit lottery for determining whether or not a big hit or a small hit lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made. Hereinafter, the special figure fluctuation game performed on the first special figure display device 12 is referred to as a “first special figure fluctuation game”, and the special figure fluctuation game executed on the second special figure display device 13 is referred to as a “second special figure fluctuation game”. There are times.

  In this embodiment, each special figure display device 12, 13 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of special figures (103 kinds in this embodiment). The selected special figure is confirmed and stopped when the special figure fluctuation game ends. The 103 types of special symbols are 100 types of jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots, two types of jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots, and one type of symbol that can recognize disparity. It is categorized as an outlier design. Then, after the special figure variation game that is the target of winning the big hit lottery (becomes a big hit) is executed and the big special symbol display device 12 or the second special figure display device 13 is confirmed and stopped, A big hit game that is advantageous to the player is given (occurred). In addition, a special figure variation game that is a target of winning a small hit lottery (becomes a small hit) is executed, and a small hit symbol is displayed on the first special figure display device 12 or the second special figure display device 13 in a fixed stop display. Later, a small hit game is given (occurred).

  The effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative symbols for each column. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatuses 12 and 13 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display devices 12 and 13, the big hit display result is also derived on the effect display device 11 (the big hit symbol combination is confirmed and stopped). It has become. Note that the jackpot display result (the jackpot symbol combination) of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. Further, when the special symbol display devices 12 and 13 are confirmed and stopped, the result display device 11 also derives a display error result (the symbol combination of the loss is confirmed and stopped). . Further, in the present embodiment, when the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display devices 12 and 13, the display result is displayed on the effect display device 11. The outlier display result (outlier symbol combination) of this embodiment is a symbol combination in which all rows of ornament symbols are different ([123], etc.), or one row of ornament symbols is different from the other two rows of ornament symbols. A combination ([122] [767], etc.).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols in each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the special figure change game is started. When the decorative symbols in each column start to change (when the effect symbol variation game starts), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 ( The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of (middle symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  In addition, the display of the design (decorative design) in the effect display device 11 includes “change display”, “temporary stop display”, and “deterministic stop display”. The variation display in the effect display device 11 is a state (display) in which the type of decorative symbol is changed and displayed. Further, the temporary stop display in the effect display device 11 is a stop with a predetermined operation (for example, up and down) of a decorative symbol stopped at a certain stop position in order to notify that the final stop has not been made. Is displayed. Further, the fixed stop display in the effect display device 11 is a state in which the fixed symbol is stopped without any action in order to notify that the decorative symbol has been fixedly stopped and displayed (the special figure variation game has ended).

  In addition, the display of the symbols (special drawings) on the first special figure display device 12 and the second special figure display device 13 includes “variation display” and “confirmation stop display”. The variable display on the first special figure display device 12 means that the type of special figure changes, so that at least one of the first special figure light emitting units 12 a to 12 h forming the first special figure display device 12. The first special figure light emitting section is in a blinking state. Moreover, the fixed stop display in the 1st special figure display apparatus 12 is the state in which the special symbol comprised when the 1st special figure light emission parts 12a-12h are each turned on or off is displayed. Similarly, the variable display on the second special figure display device 13 is to show that the type of special figure is changing, so that the second special figure light emitting units 13a to 13h forming the second special figure display device 13 are displayed. Of these, at least one second special-figure light emitting unit is blinking. Moreover, the fixed stop display in the 2nd special figure display apparatus 13 is the state in which the special symbol comprised when the 2nd special figure light emission parts 13a-13h are each turned on or off is displayed.

  Then, when the first special figure changing game is finished, the decorative symbols on the effect display device 11 and the special symbols on the first special figure display device 12 are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state. Similarly, when the second special figure changing game is ended, the decorative symbol of the effect display device 11 and the special symbol of the second special figure display device 13 are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Also, below the effect display device 11, there is a first start entrance 16 as a start entrance (first start entrance) having a first entrance 15 for a game ball to enter. It is arranged. Behind the first start entrance 16 is a first start switch SW1 (see FIG. 4) as first entrance detection means for detecting a game ball that enters (wins) the first start entrance 16. Is shown). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first special figure variation game (first result derivation effect) is detected by detecting the game ball that has entered the first start entrance 16 by the first start switch SW1. Starting conditions can be provided. Further, by detecting the game balls that have entered the first starting entrance 16 by the first start opening switch SW1, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of the first starting prize balls is determined. Pay out game balls as prize balls.

  Further, below the first start entrance 16 is a second start entrance as a start entrance (second start entrance) having a second entrance 17 for a game ball to enter. A mouth 18 is provided. The second starting entrance 18 is an ordinary electric accessory and includes an opening / closing blade 19 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by the operation of the opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). When the opening / closing blade 19 is opened, the opening of the second starting entrance 18 is expanded so that the game ball can easily enter the game ball (second state), while the opening / closing blade 19 is closed. As a result, the entrance is not enlarged, and the closed state (first state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter is set. That is, the opening / closing blade 19 changes the second entrance 17 of the second start entrance 18 from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. Then, in the back of the second starting entrance 18, a second start opening switch SW 2 (shown in FIG. 4) as second entrance detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the second starting entrance 18. ) Is arranged. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the second special figure variation game (second result derivation effect) is detected by detecting the game ball that has entered the second start entrance 18 with the second start switch SW2. Starting conditions can be provided. Further, by detecting the game balls that have entered the second starting entrance 18 by the second start opening switch SW2, a predetermined number (1 in this embodiment) of the second starting prize balls is detected. Pay out game balls as prize balls.

  Further, in the light emitting unit installation member HS, a first special figure formed by a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) first special figure holding light emitting units 20a and 20b is provided at the lower right of the first special figure display device 12. A figure hold display device 20 is provided. The first special figure hold display device 20 notifies the player of the number of first start hold balls for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “first hold stored number”). The first reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the first start entrance 16 and is decremented by 1 when the first special figure variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start entrance 16 during the special figure variation game, the first reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated. Then, in the present embodiment, the two first special figure reservation light emitting units 20a and 20b located on the left and right are turned on, blinking, or turned off according to the first number of stored memories. The first reserved memory number indicates the number of first special figure variable games whose execution is suspended.

  Further, in the light emitting unit installation member HS, below the second special figure display device 13, a second special figure formed by a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure holding light emitting units 21a and 21b. A hold display device 21 is provided. The second special figure hold display device 21 notifies the player of the stored number of the second starting hold balls for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “second hold stored number”). The second reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the second starting entrance 18 provided in the game board YB, and is decremented by the start of the second special figure variation game. . Therefore, when a game ball enters the second starting entrance 18 during the special figure variation game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated. Then, in the present embodiment, the two second special figure reservation light emitting units 21a and 21b located on the left and right are turned on, blinked, or turned off according to the second number of stored reservations. The second reserved memory number indicates the number of second special figure variable games whose execution is suspended.

  Further, below the second starting entrance 18, a special entrance 23 as a specific entrance provided with a grand entrance door 22 that opens and closes by the operation of a grand entrance solenoid SOL <b> 2 (shown in FIG. 4). Is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 23. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of games that have been predetermined as the number of specific prize balls (15 balls in this embodiment) is detected by detecting the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 23 by the count switch SW3. The ball is paid out as a prize ball. Thus, the number predetermined as the specific prize ball number is larger than the number predetermined as the first start prize ball number or the second start prize ball number. In addition, the big winning opening 23 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 22 during the big hit game or the small hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. Therefore, during the big hit game or the small hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  It should be noted that when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1 on the game board YB, the first starting entrance 16 is set more than when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2 on the game board YB. Various obstacle members such as obstacle nails that change the rolling direction of the game ball are arranged on the game board YB so that the game ball can easily enter. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2, the opening / closing blade 19 opens more than when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1. In order to make it easier for a game ball to enter the second starting entrance 18 when the vehicle is in the state, various obstruction members such as an obstruction nail are provided on the game board YB. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first rolling direction TH1 is the direction of rolling on the left side of the effect display device 11 arranged at the approximate center of the game board YB as viewed from the player. On the other hand, the second rolling direction TH2 is a direction in which the right side of the effect display device 11 rolls when viewed from the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the obstacle member is a game on the game board YB such as the first starting entrance 16, the second starting entrance 18, and the grand prize opening 23 in addition to the obstacle nail. It refers to a member arranged in the region YBa. Further, as a method for arranging the obstacle member, in addition to the position where the obstacle member is arranged, an angle at which the obstacle member is arranged with respect to the game board YB, or the like is used.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2, the game is placed in the big winning opening 23 rather than when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1. The ball is easy to enter. For this reason, when the special winning opening 23 is opened, the game ball is shot so as to roll in the second rolling direction TH2 rather than being shot (fired) so as to roll in the first rolling direction TH1. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter the big prize opening 23. For this reason, the second rolling direction TH2 is the direction in which the game ball rolls in order to allow the game ball to enter the special winning opening 23. The game ball that has rolled in the second rolling direction rolls on the first rolling path TK1 as shown in FIG. However, the first rolling path TK1 is a path that is likely to become a path for the game ball to roll after it has been launched so that the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2. The rolling path TK1 is not rolled. For example, the game ball may roll on the second rolling path TK2 as shown in FIG. 2 after the game ball is launched so as to roll in the second rolling direction TH2.

  Further, the second starting entrance 18 in the present embodiment is arranged so that the opening / closing blade 19 is positioned on the first rolling path TK1 when the opening / closing blade 19 is opened. That is, the second starting entrance 18 provided with the opening / closing blade 19 is on the first rolling path TK1 for rolling the game ball in order to enter the game ball into the grand prize opening 23, and is a big prize. That is, it is disposed upstream of the mouth 23.

  Further, on the right side of the first special figure holding display device 20 in the light emitting unit installation member HS, a universal map display device 24 formed by a plurality (two in this embodiment) of the general light emission units 24a and 24b. Is arranged. In the common map display device 24, the normal symbol variation as an opening / closing derivation effect that varies and displays a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “common diagram”) constituted by a combination of lighting or extinguishing of the respective normal diagram light emitting units 24a and 24b. A game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) is played. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure. In order to derive the lottery result of the lottery per drawing (opening / closing lottery) as to whether or not to give a game per drawing with the opening / closing blade 19 of the second starting entrance 18 open. It is a production to be performed. When the lottery per universal drawing is won, the normal symbol display device 24 displays a normal winning symbol that can recognize that the lottery per universal symbol has been won. In addition, when the lottery per usual drawing is not won (in the case of non-winning), the ordinary figure display device 24 displays a fixed stop display that can recognize that the lottery per common drawing is not won. Then, when winning the lottery per common figure, after the normal winning symbol is displayed on the universal figure display device 24, the game is given per figure by opening the opening and closing blades 19 and the second starting entrance This makes it easier for the player to enter the game ball in 18, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the second special figure variable game.

  Moreover, the gate 25 as an opening / closing lottery opportunity is each arrange | positioned at the left side and the right side of the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Behind the gate 25, a universal switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered (passed through) is disposed. The gate 25 can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the entered game ball by the ordinary map switch SW4. Of the two gates 25, the gate 25 located to the right of the effect display device 11 is located on the first rolling path TK <b> 1 and upstream of the big prize opening 23. . Furthermore, the gate 25 is located on the first rolling path TK1 and upstream of the second starting entrance 18.

  Further, on the right side of the general-purpose display device 24 in the light-emitting unit installation member HS, a general-purpose display unit 26 formed by a plurality (two in this embodiment) of general-purpose display light-emitting units 26a and 26b is provided. It is arranged. The usual figure hold display device 26 informs the player of the number of stored start balls for normal symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved figure reserved”). The usual figure storage number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the gate 25 arranged on the game board YB, and is decremented by 1 when the usual game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the gate 25 during the normal game, the general-purpose reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). Then, the two general-purpose reserved light emitting units 26a and 26b in the present embodiment are turned on, blinked, or turned off according to the number of general-purpose reserved memory. In addition, the number of usual figure hold | maintained memory | storage numbers shows the number of usual figure games with execution suspended.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game cannot be executed simultaneously. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the special figure variation game and the normal figure game can be executed simultaneously. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the execution of the second special figure variation game is suspended, the second special figure fluctuation game is executed with priority over the first special figure fluctuation game. It is configured as follows.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery may change (improve) from a normal low probability state to a high probability state where the probability is higher than usual. When the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is in a low probability state, it is more difficult to win the jackpot lottery than when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is in a high probability state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery when in the low probability state is defined as “289/65536 (= about 1 / 226.77)”, and when in the high probability state The probability of winning the jackpot is determined to be “1093/65536 (= about 1 / 59.96)”. As described above, when the winning probability of the big hit lottery is in a high probability state, the winning probability of the big hit lottery increases, so that the big hit game is easily given. That is, it can be said that it is an advantageous state for the player when the winning probability of the big hit lottery is in a high probability state. In the following description, the winning probability of the big win lottery is a high probability state is referred to as `` probability change state '', and the winning probability of the big win lottery is a low probability state is `` non-probability change state '' or It is said that it is not probabilistic. Further, the probability variation state continues until the next jackpot game is awarded. Incidentally, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is not changed depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state may be in a variation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) that is advantageous to the player. When in the variable state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened compared to when not in the variable state (when in the non-variable state), and the winning probability of the lottery per general map is low ( It fluctuates (improves) from a normal probability to a high probability. Also, when the variable speed state is set, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 19 in the game per game is longer than when the variable speed state is not set. For this reason, the open time of the opening / closing blade 19 per unit time is longer in the variable state than in the variable state. For this reason, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting entrance (the rate of entry) is higher than normal (when it is in the non-change state) when in the change state. Further, the probability that a game ball enters the first starting entrance 16 is a constant probability regardless of whether or not it is in a variable state. For this reason, in the variable speed state, it can be said that it is a high entrance rate gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the starting entrance 16 and 18 is higher than usual. On the other hand, in the non-variable state, the probability that a game ball will enter the starting entrances 16 and 18 is not high, so it can be said to be a low entrance rate gaming state. The variable state is until the next big hit game is given or until the execution of the special variable game of the predetermined number of variable times (50 in this embodiment) is completed. ,continue.

Next, the type of jackpot defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described based on FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbols are displayed on the special figure display devices 12 and 13 in a definite stop display. 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 completed, the round game in which the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds or 8 rounds in this embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 23 has a predetermined time (round game time) until a predetermined number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered (9 in this embodiment)) have entered. It is released until it passes. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, after the end of the round game with a predetermined number of predetermined rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from among three types of big hits. Then, the big winning opening 23 is controlled to be opened in an opening manner associated with the determined big hit type, and a big hit game is given. At the same time, after the jackpot game is over, the state is changed to the upper limit of the control period associated with the determined jackpot type. Which one of the three types of jackpots is determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the 100 types of jackpot symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed on each of the special figure display devices 12 and 13 are classified for each special figure (type of jackpot) as shown in FIG. In FIG. 3A, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display device 12 as a fixed stop display is “Special Figure 1”, and the special figure displayed on the second special figure display device 13 is displayed as “Special Figure”. 2 ”.

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12, symbol A has 20 types of jackpot symbols, symbol B has 40 types of jackpot symbols, and symbol C has 40 types of jackpot symbols. Each symbol is distributed. On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 13 to be confirmed and stopped, the symbol a has 50 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol b has 10 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol c has 40 types of jackpot symbols. Each jackpot symbol is distributed.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the big hit symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12, and when the big hit symbol classified as symbol a is the second special symbol display device. The jackpot game that is awarded when the fixed stop display is displayed at 13 is a jackpot game in which “16 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds, and the jackpot game is in a probabilistic state after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, when the big hit symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12, and when the big hit symbol classified as symbol a is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13. The jackpot game given to is called “16R jackpot”.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol B or C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, and the big hit symbol classified as the symbol b or the symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol display device 13. The jackpot game given when the fixed stop display is displayed is a jackpot game in which “8 times” is set as the prescribed round. Granted when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, and when a big hit symbol classified as symbol b is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 13 The jackpot game to be played is a jackpot game that is in a probable state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, and when a big hit symbol classified as symbol c is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 13 The jackpot game given to is a jackpot game that is in an uncertain change state after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, when a big hit symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, and when a big hit symbol classified as symbol b is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 13 The jackpot game given to is referred to as “8R probability variation jackpot”. On the other hand, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, and when a big hit symbol classified as symbol c is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 13 The jackpot game given to the player is referred to as “8R uncertain variable jackpot”.

  Although not shown in FIG. 3 (a), in the case of 16R big hit, 8R probability variable big hit, and 8R non-probable big hit, “one time” is set as the number of times the big winning opening 23 is opened in each round game. “9 balls” is set as the upper limit number of games that can be entered. In addition, after the end of the 16R big hit and the 8R probability variable big hit, the state becomes a variable state until the next big hit game is given (in FIG. 3A, “until next time”). On the other hand, after the end of the 8R uncertain change big hit, until the end of the execution of 50 special figure variation games set as the number of times of change, or until the big hit game is given by then, It becomes a variable state.

  In the case of 16R big hit, 8R probability variable big hit and 8R non-probable big hit, "10 (seconds)" is set as the opening time. In the case of 16R big hit, 8R probability variable big hit, and 8R non-probable big hit, “25 (seconds)” is set as the maximum time of all round games. In the case of 16R big hit, 8R probability variable big hit and 8R non-probable big hit, “2 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval). In the case of 16R big hit, 8R probability variable big hit and 8R non-probable big hit, “10 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Incidentally, the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls.

  As described above, when the 16R big hit, the 8R probability variable big hit, and the 8R non-probable big hit are compared, the time for which the big winning opening 23 is opened in each round game is the same, but the number of specified rounds is different. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls that can be obtained as a prize ball during the big hit game is more likely to be larger than the 16R big hit or the 8R non-probable big hit in the 16R big hit with a large number of prescribed rounds. It can be said that it is a big hit that is highly advantageous for the player. Further, when comparing the 8R probability variable big hit and the 8R non-probable big hit, the open mode of the big winning opening 23 during the big hit game is the same, but whether or not the probability change state is reached after the big hit game is different. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the 8R probability variable big hit in which the probability change state after the big hit game is finished is a big hit that is more advantageous for the player than the 8R non-probable big hit in which the probability after the big hit game is in the non-variable state. It can be said.

  In the present embodiment, the type (number) assigned to the symbol a corresponding to 16R jackpot as the type of special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display device 13 is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display device 12. There are more types of special drawings to be assigned than the types assigned to symbol A. That is, when the second special figure variation game is a big hit, there is a higher possibility that a 16R big hit having a higher advantage for the player will be given than when the first special figure fluctuation game is a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the second special figure fluctuation game is a special figure fluctuation game having a higher advantage for the player than the first special figure fluctuation game.

Next, the types of small hits defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The small hit game is started after the small hit symbol is displayed on the special figure display devices 12 and 13 in a fixed stop display. When the small hit game is started, after the time set as the opening time has elapsed, the special winning opening 23 is opened a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). At this time, the grand prize winning opening 23 is a time set in advance as a round game time (specified time) until the upper limit number of balls (specified number, in the present embodiment, nine in this embodiment) enters. It is released until Further, when the opening of the special winning opening 23 is finished, the small hit game is finished when the time set as the ending time elapses.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a small hit lottery is won, one small hit is determined from two types of small hits. Then, the big winning opening 23 is controlled to be opened in an opening manner associated with the determined type of the small hit, so that a small hit game is given.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a small hit lottery is won, one small hit is determined from two types of small hits. Then, the big winning opening 23 is controlled to be opened in an opening manner associated with the determined type of the small hit, so that a small hit game is given. Which one of the two types of small hits is determined is determined according to the type of special figure (small hit symbol) that is determined when the small hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the two types of small hit symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on each special figure display device 12, 13 are classified for each special figure (type of small hits) as shown in FIG. .

  Of the small hit symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12, symbols D and E are each assigned one type of small hit symbol. Of the small hit symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 13, one type of small hit symbol is assigned to each of the symbols d and e. In the following description, when a small hit symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 as a stop-stop display, and a small hit symbol classified as symbol d is confirmed on the second special symbol display device 13. The small hit game that is given when the stop is displayed is referred to as a “first small hit game”. On the other hand, when a small hit symbol classified as symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, and a small hit symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol display device 13 as a fixed stop display. The small hit game that is given when the player hits the game is referred to as a “second small hit game”. In addition, the first small hit game and the second small hit game may be collectively referred to as “small hit game”.

  In the first small hit game, “0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “1 time” is set as the number of times the special winning opening 23 is opened. Furthermore, “1.7 (seconds)” is set as the time for opening the special winning opening 23, and “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the second small hit game, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “1 time” is set as the number of times the special winning opening 23 is opened. Furthermore, “1.7 (seconds)” is set as the time for opening the special winning opening 23, and “0 (seconds)” is set as the ending time.

  The time (1.7 (seconds)) set as the time for opening the grand prize opening 23 in each small game is the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 23 in one round game. The time is such that the upper limit number of balls (9 balls) is not satisfied. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the number of game balls to be fired per minute is set to about “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball, that is, a game ball is fired. The interval time is “0.6 (seconds)”. That is, it is difficult to launch and enter “9 balls”, which is the maximum number of balls entered, within the time (1.7 (seconds)) for opening the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game. is there. On the other hand, the time for opening the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game is set to be longer than the interval time at which the game ball is fired. It should be noted that the interval time at which the game balls are fired is such that one game ball is fired when the game balls are continuously fired (continuous firing) when the firing handle Y6a is continuously operated by the player. This is the time from when the next game ball is fired.

  As described above, in the small hit game, the time for which the big winning opening 23 is opened is a time during which it is difficult to launch and enter “9 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered. Is set to For this reason, when the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit game, 1.7 (seconds) has passed since the opening, before the upper limit number of nine game balls enter. The big prize opening 23 will be closed. Therefore, in the small hit game, the big winning opening 23 is kept open until the upper limit of 1.7 (seconds) elapses. Therefore, from the start of the grant of the first small hit game to the end. The time (game time) is 3.2 (seconds) (= 0 (seconds) +1.7 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds)). Similarly, the time (game time) from the start to the end of the second small hit game grant is 3.2 (seconds) (= 1.5 (seconds) + 1.7 (seconds) + 0 (seconds) ) That is, in principle, the time from the start of the granting of the first small hit game to the end is the same as the time from the start of the grant of the second small hit game to the end.

In addition, when a small hit game is awarded, the game state before the small hit game is continued even after the small hit game is granted (in FIG. 3 (a), it is indicated as "maintenance").
As described above, in the big hit game, the game state can be changed before and after the occurrence of the big hit game, while in the small hit game, the game state cannot be changed before and after the occurrence of the small hit game. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the big hit game that can be the trigger for changing the game state corresponds to the first hit, and the small hit game that cannot be the trigger for the game state change corresponds to the second hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery corresponds to the first win lottery, and the small hit lottery corresponds to the second per lottery.

Next, the per-game game defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3B, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a lottery per common drawing is won, one normal winning symbol is determined from two types of normal winning symbols. Then, the opening / closing blade 19 is controlled to be opened in an opening manner associated with the determined type of normal winning symbol, so that a game per ordinary symbol is given. Further, in this embodiment, even if the same type of normal winning symbol is displayed on the universal symbol display device 24 as a fixed stop display, depending on the gaming state at the time of granting the bonus symbol per game, the opening / closing during the game per universal symbol The opening mode of the blades 19 is different. In the present embodiment, there are two types of normal winning symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed on the general symbol display device 24: a first normal winning symbol and a second normal winning symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (b), when the gaming state when the first normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped on the universal display device 24 is the non-changeable state, the opening / closing blade 19 is opened once. After the opening, the first opening time (in this embodiment, 0.2 (seconds)) is released. On the other hand, when the game state when the first normal winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the general diagram display device 24 is a variable state, the opening and closing blades 19 are opened twice, and after opening each time, It is opened until the second opening time (in this embodiment, 2.7 (seconds)) elapses.

  In addition, when the game state when the second normal winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the general diagram display device 24 is the non-changeable state, the opening / closing blade 19 is opened twice and opened at each opening. Until the third opening time (0.1 (second) in this embodiment) elapses. On the other hand, when the game state when the second normal winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the general diagram display device 24 is in a variable state, the opening / closing blade 19 is opened three times, and after opening at each opening. It is opened until the fourth opening time (in this embodiment, 1.7 (seconds)) elapses.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the open / close blades 19 are opened when the lottery per common drawing is won, so the lottery per common drawing corresponds to the open / close lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, when a game is given (occurred) in a non-changed state and the open / close blade 19 is opened in the non-changed state, the number of game balls hit to the second start entrance 18 The probability that a game ball enters is equivalent to the first probability. Further, when a game is given per map in the variable state and the opening / closing blade 19 is opened, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting entrance 18 with respect to the number of game balls that have been launched, This corresponds to the second probability. In the non-variable short state, the rate at which the opening / closing blade 19 opens based on the winning probability of lottery per unit time per unit time and the opening time of the opening / closing blade 19 at the time of granting a game per unit time corresponds to the first rate. To do. In the variable state, the rate at which the opening / closing blade 19 opens based on the winning probability of lottery per unit time and the opening time of the opening / closing blade 19 at the time of game grant per unit time corresponds to the second rate. .

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a reach effect on the effect display device 11. The reach effect is an effect performed in the effect symbol variation game after the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed until the symbol combination (display result) composed of the decorative symbols is finally derived. . For this reason, the reach effect is an effect for expecting whether or not the special figure variation game being executed is a big hit.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when game balls are continuously fired, the probability that one game ball will enter the first start entrance 16 regardless of whether it is in a variable state or not. The probability is set lower than the probability indicating the reciprocal of the first starting prize ball number. Incidentally, the probability indicating the reciprocal of the first starting prize ball number is “1/3” (= about 33) because the first starting prize ball number is “3 balls” in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. %) ". In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability that one game ball will enter the first start entrance 16 is the disposition of obstacle members and the like including the first start entrance 16 on the game board YB. Can be set.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when game balls are continuously fired, even if the game ball is in a variable state, the probability that one game ball will enter the second starting entrance 18 (second (Probability) is set to a probability lower than the probability indicating the reciprocal of the second starting prize ball number. Incidentally, the probability indicating the reciprocal number of the second starting prize ball number is “1/1 (= 100%) because the second starting prize ball number is“ 1 ball ”in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. ) ”. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability (first probability and second probability) that one game ball enters the second start entrance 18 is the second start entrance on the game board YB. It can be set by the arrangement of obstacle members including the mouth 18. In addition, the probability of one game ball entering the second starting entrance 18 is the fluctuation time of the usual game, the winning probability of the lottery per usual figure, the opening of the opening / closing blade 19 during the game per ordinary figure It can be set according to the number of times and opening time.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the execution of the symbol variation game in which the reach effect is performed is suspended, a continuous effect is executed that suggests that the execution of the symbol variation game in which the reach effect is performed is suspended. May be. Whether or not it is possible to execute the continuous performance is determined when a game ball enters the start entrance 16 and 18 and execution of the special figure variation game based on the entrance is suspended. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the continuous effect is one or more special-figure variable games from when the execution of the continuous effect is determined until the special-figure variable game based on the incoming ball that is the execution trigger is executed. Then, the game is executed over a special-figure variation game based on the ball that triggered the execution of the continuous effect.

  It should be noted that the continuous performance in the present embodiment can be executed on the basis of the entrance of the game ball to the first start entrance 16 when the game state is the non-changeable state, while the second start entrance 18 It is impossible to execute based on the game balls entering. On the other hand, the continuous production in this embodiment cannot be executed based on the game ball entering the first start entrance 16 when the game state is the variable state, while the second start entrance Execution is possible based on the game ball entering the mouth 18. In addition, the continuous performance cannot be executed when the first reserved memory number is “0 (zero)” even in the non-variable state, and the second reserved memory number is “0” even in the variable state. Sometimes it is infeasible.

  Further, in this embodiment, in principle, the display is performed in a normal period from the start of the execution of the continuous effect until the execution of the special figure variation game based on the incoming ball that becomes the trigger (target) of the continuous effect. The normal background image is switched to the background image at the time of the continuous effect displayed when the continuous effect is executed. Incidentally, the “ordinary background image” in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is an “image with a motif of the townscape of the day”, and the “background image at the time of continuous production” is an image with the motif of the townscape of the night "

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a small hit game is awarded when in a variable state, the small hit game is given before the small hit game is given. There is a case where a notice effect for notifying a person is executed. In the present embodiment, the notice effect continues to be executed until the opening of the big prize opening 23 is started in the small hit game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The effect control board 31 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.), the light emission mode of the lamp La, and the speaker. The sound output mode of Sp is controlled.

  In addition, a payout control board 50 is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The payout control board 50 is arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 so as to pay out a game ball as a prize ball based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. To control. Further, the ball payout device 51 is provided with a prize ball solenoid 51a that allows or restricts the game ball to be paid out, and a prize ball sensor 51b that detects a game ball paid out by the prize ball solenoid 51a. The prize ball sensor 51b outputs a prize ball detection signal to the payout control CPU 50a every time a game ball is detected.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the effect control board 31, and the payout control board 50 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and writing and reading of necessary data. Main control RAM 30c and a random number generator 30d for generating hardware random numbers are provided. Various switches SW1 to SW4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The various switches SW1 to SW4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a so that the main control CPU 30a can input a detection signal output when the various switches SW1 to SW4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special figure display device 12, a second special figure display device 13, a first special figure hold display device 20, a second special figure hold display device 21, a universal figure display device 24, The figure hold display device 26, the open / close blade solenoid SOL1, and the special prize opening solenoid SOL2 are connected.

  The random number generator 30d generates a hardware random number that is updated by one for each cycle of the internal clock. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, since the internal clock is set to 10 MHz, the value of the hardware random number is updated by 1 every 0.0001 ms. Also, the numerical values that can be taken by the hardware random numbers are integers of 65536 in total from 0 to 65535. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the hardware random numbers are used as a hit determination random number and a normal hit determination random number. The winning determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The random number for determination per common figure is a random number used for lottery per common figure (determination per common figure).

  Further, the value is updated in the main control RAM 30c by a random number update process performed by the main control CPU 30a every predetermined period (a time (for example, 4 ms) longer than the time when the hardware random number value is updated). Software random numbers are stored. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first control random number, the second software random number, and the third software random number are stored in the main control RAM 30c, and each software random number can take a numerical value. The range of is different. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first software random number is used as a special figure distribution random number and a general figure distribution random number, the second software random number is used as a reach determination random number, The software random number 3 is used as a special figure variation pattern distribution random number and a normal figure variation pattern distribution random number. The random number for special figure distribution is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot when winning a lottery lottery or the type of jackpot when winning a lottery lottery. The random number for normal map allocation is a random number used when determining the type of game per general map (opening manner of the opening / closing blade 19) when the lottery per general map is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not the reach effect can be executed when neither the big win lottery nor the small hit lottery is won. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. The random number for allocating the general pattern variation is a random number used when determining the general pattern variation pattern. 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 10.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program. The main control program stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a control program for performing control for changing to a variable state and a control program for performing control for changing to a probable state. In addition, the main control program stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a control program for opening the special winning opening 23 and a control program for opening the opening / closing blade 19. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs control related to various games (for example, control for changing to a variable state) based on the control program.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure fluctuation pattern is an effect time (fluctuation time) from the start of the special figure fluctuation game to the end of the special figure fluctuation game, or the production of effects produced by the effect display device 11, the lamp La, and the speaker Sp. The content can be specified. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern includes a special figure fluctuation pattern for a big hit effect determined at the time of a big hit, and a special figure fluctuation pattern for a non-big hit effect determined at the time of a small hit and a loss. Further, the special figure variation pattern for the non-hit hit effect includes a special figure variation pattern for the non-hit hit effect and a special figure variation pattern for the non-hit normal effect. The variation pattern for the non-hit hit effect is a special pattern variation pattern for the non-hit effect determined when the small hit lottery is won or the reach lottery is won in the non-variable short state. The special figure variation pattern for the non-hit bonus directing is a special figure fluctuation pattern for the non-hit bonus that is determined when the small win lottery is won in the short-running state or when the reach lottery is not won. is there. In the present embodiment, the reach lottery is performed when neither the big hit lottery nor the small hit lottery is won.

  When the special figure changing game is executed based on the special figure changing pattern for the big hit effect, the effect display device 11 executes the reach effect and finally derives the big hit display result. Further, when the special figure changing game is executed based on the special figure changing pattern for the non-hit hit effect, the effect display device 11 executes the reach effect and finally derives the dislocation display result. Further, when the special figure variation game is executed based on the special figure variation pattern for the non-big hit normal production, the production display device 11 does not execute the reach production and finally derives the display result of deviation.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the main control ROM 30b in the present embodiment is in the variable state with special figure variation patterns TP11 to TP13 that can be determined when in the non-variable state. Special figure variation patterns TP21 to TP25 that can be determined sometimes are stored. Of the special figure fluctuation patterns TP11 to TP13, the special figure fluctuation pattern TP11 is a special figure fluctuation pattern for non-big hit normal effects, the special figure fluctuation pattern TP12 is a special figure fluctuation pattern for non-big hit reach effects, and the special figure fluctuation pattern TP13 is This is a special figure variation pattern for a big hit effect. Of the special figure fluctuation patterns TP21 to TP25, the special figure fluctuation patterns TP21 to TP23 are special figure fluctuation patterns for non-big hit normal effects, and the special figure fluctuation pattern TP24 is a special figure fluctuation pattern for special non-hit reach productions and special figures. The fluctuation pattern TP25 is a special figure fluctuation pattern for a big hit effect.

  In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of common map variation patterns. The normal map change pattern can specify the fluctuation time of the normal game from the start of the normal map change to the fixed stop display of the normal map.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the main control ROM 30b according to the present embodiment is in the variable state FP11, FP12, which can be determined when the variable state is not changed, and the variable state. The usual figure fluctuation patterns FP21 and FP22 that can be determined sometimes are stored. In the usual figure variation patterns FP11 and FP12, a time longer than the variation time of the usual figure game defined in the usual figure variation patterns FP21 and FP22 is set. Further, of the ordinary map variation patterns FP11 and FP12, the ordinary diagram variation pattern FP11 has a longer time (15 (seconds)) than the variation time (12 (seconds)) of the ordinary game defined in the ordinary diagram variation pattern FP12. Is stipulated. Further, of the ordinary map variation patterns FP21 and FP22, the ordinary diagram variation pattern FP21 has a time (1.22 (seconds)) longer than the variation time (0.52 (seconds)) of the ordinary game defined in the ordinary diagram variation pattern FP22. (Seconds)).

  The main control ROM 30b stores various determination values (such as big hit determination values). For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the hardware random numbers acquired as the hit determination random numbers. It should be noted that the number of jackpot determination values when in the probability variation state is greater than the number of jackpot determination values when not in the probability variation state. At the same time, a value as the big hit determination value is determined so that the big hit determination value when the probability variation state is not included in the big hit determination value when the probability variation state is not included. In the following explanation, the jackpot judgment value that is compared with the value of the random number for hit determination only when in the probability variation state is referred to as the “high probability jackpot determination value”, and is compared with the value of the hit determination random number even if it is not in the probability variation state. The jackpot determination value to be referred to as “common jackpot determination value”.

  Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by hardware random numbers acquired as random numbers for hit determination. Furthermore, the small hit determination value is determined from numerical values different from the big hit determination value. In the present embodiment, the number of small hit determination values used in the small hit lottery for the entry of game balls into the second start entrance 18 is the number of game balls entered into the first start entrance 16. It is larger than the number of small hit determination values used in the small hit lottery for entering the ball. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery for the entry of the game ball into the first starting entrance 16 is defined as “1/65536”. The winning probability of the small hitting lottery for entering the game ball into the starting entrance 18 is defined as “2621/65536 (about 1/25)”. In other words, the small hit lottery for entering the game ball into the first start entrance 16 is hardly won. On the other hand, it is easier to win a small hit lottery for entering a game ball into the second starting entrance 18 than a big hit lottery in the probability variation state. Hereinafter, the small hit determination value used for the small hit lottery for the entry of the game ball into the first start entrance 16 will be referred to as a “first small hit determination value”. The small hit determination value used for the small hit lottery for entering the game ball is referred to as a “second small hit determination value”. In this way, the second small hit determination value is the game ball entering the second start entrance 18 than the winning probability of the small hit lottery based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start entrance 16. It shows that the probability of the lottery lottery based on is high, that is, advantageous. For this reason, the second small hit determination value in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment corresponds to the second hit probability information. The main control ROM 30b that stores the first small hit determination value, the second small hit determination value, and the like corresponding to the probability information functions as the probability information storage means.

  Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common map is a determination value used in a lottery per general map, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the hardware random numbers acquired as random numbers for determination per general map. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the second software random number acquired as a reach determination random number.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various flags and operation limiters. Specifically, the main control RAM 30c stores a probability change flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the state is the probability change state is set. The probability variation flag is set to “0” when not in the probability variation state and “1” in the probability variation state. Therefore, the values of “0” and “1” set in the probability variation flag that can specify whether the winning probability of the big hit lottery is the low probability state or the high probability state corresponds to the lottery information. The value “0” set in the probability variation flag corresponds to lottery information indicating that the winning probability of the big win lottery is in a low probability state, and the value “1” set in the probability variation flag is the winner of the big hit lottery. This corresponds to lottery information indicating that the probability is high probability information. Further, the probability variation flag in which the value (lottery information) is set corresponds to the setting holding unit.

  The main control RAM 30c stores an operation flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the variable state is set. The operation flag is set to “0” when not in the variable state, and “1” when in the variable state.

The main control RAM 30c stores an operation limiter in which the number of times until the number of executions of the special figure variable game after the end of the 8R uncertain variable big hit reaches the number of times of change is set.
Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the effect control board 31, an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, a lamp La is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. A speaker Sp is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.), various light emission data, and various audio data. In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In addition, the value is updated in the effect control RAM 31c by a random number update process performed by the effect control CPU 31a every predetermined period (a time longer than the time when the value of the hardware random number is updated (for example, 4 ms)). Software random numbers are stored. In this embodiment, the contents of effects for various effects are determined (selected) using software random numbers whose values are updated in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Various flags are stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Specifically, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the state is the probability change state is set. The sub-probability change flag is set to “0” when in the non-probability change state and “1” when in the probability change state. The effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the variable state is set. The sub operation flag is set to “0” when in the non-variable state, and “1” when in the variable state.

Next, the payout control board 50 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, on the payout control board 50, a payout control CPU 50a for executing a payout control operation for prize balls in a predetermined procedure, a payout control ROM 50b for storing a control program for the payout control CPU 50a, and an appropriate amount A payout control RAM 50c is provided in which the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls to be rewritten (the number of prize balls) is stored. The payout control board 50 is connected to a ball payout device 51 for paying out game balls as prize balls. A prize ball sensor 51b of the ball payout device 51 is connected to the payout control CPU 50a so that a prize ball detection signal output by the prize ball sensor 51b can be input.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start entrance 16 (step S11). That is, in step S11, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start port switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. If the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S16. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S11 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 (step S12). . When the determination result of step S12 is negative (first reserved memory number = 4), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S16.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S12 is affirmative (first reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first reserved memory number and rewrites the first reserved memory number (step S13). Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting state of the first special figure reservation light emitting units 20a and 20b forming the first special figure reservation display device 20 so as to represent the first reserved memory number after the addition of one. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d and stores them in a predetermined storage area (a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number) of the main control RAM 30c. (Step S14). In step S14, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the hardware random number as the value of the random number for hit determination from the random number generator 30d. In step S14, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the first software random number from the main control RAM 30c as the value of the special distribution random number, and uses the value of the second software random number as the value of the reach determination random number. Get as. Furthermore, in step S14, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the third software random number from the main control RAM 30c as the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number. Then, after performing the process of step S14, the main control CPU 30a performs a prefetch command setting process (step S15).

  In the prefetch command setting process in step S15, the main control CPU 30a obtains the results of various determinations (preliminary determinations) based on the values of the random numbers acquired when the game ball has entered the first start entrance 16 This is a process for generating and outputting various prefetch commands for causing the effect control board 31 to grasp before the execution start time of the first special figure variation game based on the entrance. In step S15, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the effect control CPU 31a any one of the common big hit prefetch command, the highly accurate big hit prefetch command, the small hit prefetch command, the reach prefetch command, and the normal deviation prefetch command.

  The common jackpot look-ahead command is a look-ahead command indicating that it will be a big hit regardless of whether or not it is in the probability change state. is there. The small hit prefetch command is a prefetch command indicating that a small hit is made. In addition, the reach prefetch command is a prefetch command indicating that a loss occurs and a reach effect is performed, and the shift prefetch command is usually a prefetch command indicating that a loss occurs and a reach effect is not performed.

  In the look-ahead command setting process in step S15, the main control CPU 30a is for hit determination among the random numbers acquired when the game ball enters the first starting entrance 16 (each random number acquired in step S14). It is determined whether the value of the random number acquired as a random number is a value that matches the common jackpot determination value. Then, when the value of the random number acquired as the hit determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value, the main control CPU 30a outputs a common jackpot prefetch command to the effect control CPU 31a. On the other hand, when the random number value acquired as the hit determination random number does not match the common jackpot determination value, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the random number value matches the high probability jackpot determination value. If the values match, a highly accurate winning prefetch command is output to the effect control CPU 31a.

  When the random number value acquired as the hit determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value (the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 30a determines that the random number value is the first jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the value matches the value. If the values match, a small hit prefetch command is output to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, when the random number value acquired as the hit determination random number does not match the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number acquired as the reach determination random number among the random numbers acquired in step S14. It is determined whether or not the value matches the reach determination value. When the random number value acquired as the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value, the main control CPU 30a outputs a reach prefetch command to the effect control CPU 31a. On the other hand, if the value of the random number acquired as the reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value, the main control CPU 30a normally outputs a deviation prefetch command to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a outputs a prefetch command to the effect control CPU 31a in step S15, and then proceeds to the process of step S16.

  In step S <b> 16, the main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start entrance 18. That is, in step S16, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second start port switch SW2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result in step S16 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S16 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 (step S17). . If the determination result of step S17 is negative (second reserved memory number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S17 is affirmative (second reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second reserved memory number and rewrites the second reserved memory number (step S18). Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the second special figure holding light emitting units 21a and 21b forming the second special figure holding display device 21 so as to represent the second holding memory number after one addition. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d and stores them in a predetermined storage area (a storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number) of the main control RAM 30c. (Step S19). In step S19, as in step S14, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the first hardware random number from the random number generator 30d as the value of the hit determination random number. In step S19, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the first software random number from the main control RAM 30c as the value of the special distribution random number, and uses the value of the second software random number as the value of the reach determination random number. Get as. Furthermore, in step S19, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the third software random number from the main control RAM 30c as the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number. Then, after performing the process of step S19, the main control CPU 30a performs a prefetch command setting process (step S20).

  In the prefetch command setting process in step S20, the main control CPU 30a displays the results of various determinations (preliminary determinations) based on the values of the random numbers acquired when the game ball enters the second starting entrance 18 This is a process for generating and outputting various prefetch commands for causing the effect control board 31 to grasp before the execution start time of the second special figure variation game based on the entrance. In step S20, the main control CPU 30a outputs any one of the common big hit look-ahead command, the high-accuracy big hit look-ahead command, the small hits look-ahead command, the reach look-ahead command, and the normal deviation look-ahead command to the effect control CPU 31a. The prefetch command output in the prefetch command setting process in step S15 and the prefetch command output in the prefetch command setting process in step S20 specify which prefetch command is output in the prefetch command setting process. Possible special game information is stored. Therefore, the CPU 31a for effect control that inputs the pre-read command refers to the special game information stored in the input pre-read command, so that either the first start entrance 16 or the second start entrance 18 is selected. It is possible to specify whether the command is a prefetch command output based on the game ball entering the starting entrance.

  Similar to the prefetch command setting process in step S15, in the prefetch command setting process in step S20, the main control CPU 30a obtains each random number (step S19) acquired when a game ball enters the second starting entrance 18 (step S19). It is determined whether or not the random number value acquired as the hit determination random number is a value that matches the common jackpot determination value. Then, when the value of the random number acquired as the hit determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value, the main control CPU 30a outputs a common jackpot prefetch command to the effect control CPU 31a. On the other hand, when the random number value acquired as the hit determination random number does not match the common jackpot determination value, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the random number value matches the high probability jackpot determination value. If the values match, a highly accurate winning prefetch command is output to the effect control CPU 31a.

  When the random number value acquired as the hit determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value (the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value), the main control CPU 30a determines that the random number value is the second jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the value matches the value. If the values match, a small hit prefetch command is output to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, when the random number value acquired as the hit determination random number does not match the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number acquired as the reach determination random number among the random numbers acquired in step S19. It is determined whether or not the value matches the reach determination value. When the random number value acquired as the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value, the main control CPU 30a outputs a reach prefetch command to the effect control CPU 31a. On the other hand, if the value of the random number acquired as the reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value, the main control CPU 30a normally outputs a deviation prefetch command to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a prefetch command to the effect control CPU 31a in step S20, and then ends the special symbol input process.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a that acquires the values of various random numbers used for executing the first special figure variation game in step S14 in the special symbol input process functions as the first random number acquisition means in the present embodiment. . Further, the main control RAM 30c that stores the value of the acquired random number, stores the first reserved memory number after the addition, and stores that the execution of the first special figure variation game is suspended is the present embodiment. Functions as the first hold storage means. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a that acquires various random number values used for executing the second special figure variation game in step S19 in the special symbol input process functions as a second random number acquisition unit in the present embodiment. Further, the main control RAM 30c that stores the value of the acquired random number, stores the second reserved memory number after the addition, and stores that the execution of the second special figure variable game is suspended is the present embodiment. Functions as the second hold storage means.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
In the special symbol starting process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol is changed or a hit game (a big hit game or a small hit game) is executed. When the determination result of the special figure execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the special figure execution determination is negative, that is, when the special figure fluctuation game is not being played and the big hit game or the small hit game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a has a second reserved memory number of “1” or more. Whether or not the second hold is determined. When the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (second hold storage number = 0), the main control CPU 30a performs the first hold determination as to whether or not the first hold storage number is “1” or more. . When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (first hold stored number = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (first hold memory number> 0), the main control CPU 30a rewrites the first hold memory number by subtracting 1 from the first hold memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the first special figure reservation light emitting units 20a and 20b forming the first special figure reservation display device 20 so as to represent the first reserved memory number after subtraction. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a reads values of various random numbers (random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for special figure distribution, random numbers for reach determination, and random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution) stored in a predetermined storage area. The first lottery process is performed based on the various random numbers.

  In the first lottery process, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit lottery to determine whether or not the value of the hit determination random number among the various random numbers read out matches the big hit determination value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a compares the read hit determination random number value with the common jackpot determination value and the high-probability jackpot determination value in the probability variation state, and determines whether each value matches. judge. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a compares the read hit determination random number value with the common jackpot determination value when it is in the non-probability change state, and determines whether or not each value matches. Then, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines a special figure to be confirmed and stopped based on the read value of the special figure distribution random number from among the symbols A to C which are the big hit symbols. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a special figure variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the read special figure variation pattern distribution random number value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment determines the special figure variation pattern TP13 when in the non-variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern TP25 when in the variable state. The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure variation pattern designates the special figure variation pattern, and outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command for instructing the execution start of the effect symbol variation game to the effect control CPU 31a. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the first special figure light emitting units 12a to 12h forming the first special figure display device 12 so as to start the special figure variation display. The special figure fluctuation pattern designation command output at this time is a special figure fluctuation pattern that is output when the first special figure fluctuation game is executed. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure changing game, and outputs a special figure designation command for designating the special figure displayed to be confirmed and stopped to the effect control CPU 31a.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery in the first lottery process is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a small win lottery to check whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination among the various random numbers read out matches the small hit determination value. Do. At this time, the main control CPU 30a compares the read hit determination random number value with the first small hit determination value, and determines whether or not the values match. When the small hitting lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines a special figure to be confirmed and stopped based on the read special figure distribution random number value from among the symbols D and E as the small hitting symbols. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern for the non-hit effect based on the read special figure variation pattern distribution random number value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment determines the special figure variation pattern TP12 when in the non-variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern TP22 when in the variable state. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command accompanying the execution of the first special figure fluctuation game to the effect control CPU 31a. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the first special figure light emitting units 12a to 12h forming the first special figure display device 12 so as to start the special figure variation display. In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure variation game and outputs a special figure designation command to the effect control CPU 31a.

  When the small lottery in the first lottery process is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a reach lottery to determine whether or not the reach determination random value among the read random numbers matches the reach determination value. . When the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped based on the read special figure distribution random number value. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern for the non-hit effect based on the read special figure variation pattern distribution random number value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment determines the special figure variation pattern TP12 when in the non-variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern TP24 when in the variable state. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command accompanying the execution of the first special figure fluctuation game to the effect control CPU 31a. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the first special figure light emitting units 12a to 12h forming the first special figure display device 12 so as to start the special figure variation display. In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure variation game and outputs a special figure designation command to the effect control CPU 31a.

  In addition, when the reach lottery in the first lottery process is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines a shift symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped based on the read special figure distribution random number value. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern for the non-hit effect based on the read special figure variation pattern distribution random number value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment determines the special figure variation pattern TP11 when in the non-variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern TP21 or the special figure fluctuation pattern TP23 when in the variable state. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command accompanying the execution of the first special figure fluctuation game to the effect control CPU 31a. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the first special figure light emitting units 12a to 12h forming the first special figure display device 12 so as to start the special figure variation display. In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure variation game and outputs a special figure designation command to the effect control CPU 31a.

  And after outputting various control signals, such as a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, to the production control CPU 31a in the first lottery process, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination in the special symbol start process is affirmative (second hold memory number> 0), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second hold memory number to obtain the second hold memory number. Rewrite. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the second special figure reservation light emitting units 21a and 21b forming the second special figure reservation display device 21 so as to represent the second reserved memory number after subtraction. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a reads values of various random numbers (random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for special figure distribution, random numbers for reach determination, and random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution) stored in a predetermined storage area. The second lottery process is performed based on the various random numbers.

  In the second lottery process, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit lottery to determine whether or not the value of the hit determination random number among the various random numbers read out matches the big hit determination value. At this time, similarly to the first lottery process, the main control CPU 30a changes the type of the big hit determination value to be compared with the read value of the random number for hit determination according to whether or not it is in a probable variation state. Make a lottery. Then, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure to be confirmed and stopped based on the read special figure distribution random number value from among the symbols a to c which are the big hit symbols. After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern for the jackpot effect based on the read special figure variation pattern distribution random number value as in the first lottery process. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command accompanying execution of the second special figure fluctuation game to the effect control CPU 31a. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the second special figure light emitting units 13a to 13h forming the second special figure display device 13 so as to start the special figure variation display. In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure variation game and outputs a special figure designation command to the effect control CPU 31a.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery in the second lottery process is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a small win lottery of whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination among the various random numbers read out matches the small hit determination value. Do. At this time, the main control CPU 30a compares the read random number for hit determination with the second small hit determination value, and determines whether or not each value matches. When the small hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines a special figure to be confirmed and stopped based on the read special figure distribution random number value from the symbols d and e which are the small hit symbols. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern for the non-hit effect based on the read value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number as in the first lottery process. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command accompanying execution of the second special figure fluctuation game to the effect control CPU 31a. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the second special figure light emitting units 13a to 13h forming the second special figure display device 13 so as to start the special figure variation display. In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure variation game and outputs a special figure designation command to the effect control CPU 31a.

  Further, when the small lottery lottery in the second lottery process is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs a reach lottery to determine whether or not the reach determination random number value among the read random numbers matches the reach determination value. . When the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped based on the read special figure distribution random number value. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern for the non-hit effect based on the read value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number as in the first lottery process. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command accompanying execution of the second special figure fluctuation game to the effect control CPU 31a. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the second special figure light emitting units 13a to 13h forming the second special figure display device 13 so as to start the special figure variation display. In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure variation game and outputs a special figure designation command to the effect control CPU 31a.

  In addition, when the reach lottery in the second lottery process is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines a dissatisfied symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped based on the read special figure distribution random number value. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern for the non-hit effect based on the read value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number as in the first lottery process. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure fluctuation pattern outputs a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command accompanying execution of the second special figure fluctuation game to the effect control CPU 31a. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the second special figure light emitting units 13a to 13h forming the second special figure display device 13 so as to start the special figure variation display. In addition, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure variation game and outputs a special figure designation command to the effect control CPU 31a.

  And after outputting various control signals, such as a special figure variation pattern designation command, to the effect control CPU 31a in the second lottery process, 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 confirms and stops the special figure determined as the special figure to be confirmed and stopped when the production time set in the designated special figure variation pattern has elapsed. The display contents of the special figure display devices 12 and 13 are controlled so as to be displayed. At this time, when ending the first special figure changing game, the first special figure display device 12 is controlled by controlling the lighting state of the first special figure light emitting units 12a to 12h forming the first special figure display device 12. Control the display mode. On the other hand, when ending the second special figure changing game, the lighting state of the second special figure light emitting units 13a to 13h forming the second special figure display device 13 is controlled, so that the second special figure display device 13 is controlled. Control the display mode. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an end command for ending the effect symbol variation game when the effect time determined in the designated special symbol variation pattern has elapsed.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the big hit lottery as the first winning lottery functions as the first lottery means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the lottery lottery as the second lottery functions as the second lottery means. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of jackpot by determining the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special figure distribution random number functions as a first hit type determining unit in this embodiment. Further, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of the small hit by determining the small hit symbol based on the value of the special figure distribution random number functions as the second hit type determining means in the present embodiment. Further, the main control CPU 30a that determines the effect time of the special figure variation game by determining the special figure variation pattern functions as the effect time determining means in the present embodiment. Further, the main control CPU 30a that controls the execution of the special figure variation game executed by each special figure display device 12, 13 functions as a result derivation effect execution control means in this embodiment.

  Here, the display mode of the special figure displayed on the first special figure display device 12 and the second special figure display device 13 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a small hit game is given, the first small hit symbol classified into the symbol D and the symbol d and the second small hit classified into the symbol E and the symbol e. The symbols are displayed on the special symbol display units 12 and 13 in a stopped manner. In addition, in FIG. 7, the 1st special figure light emission parts 12a-12h and the 2nd special figure light emission parts 13a-13h which are lit are shown by the oblique line.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the shifted symbol is displayed on the first special figure display device 12 in a fixed stop state, only the first special figure light emitting unit 12 h is turned on among the first special figure light emitting units 12 a to 12 h. Further, when the first small figure symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display device 12, only the first special figure light emitting part 12g is turned on among the first special figure light emitting parts 12a to 12h. When the second small hit symbol is displayed on the first special figure display device 12 in a fixed stop state, only the first special figure light emitting part 12e is lit among the first special figure light emitting parts 12a to 12h.

  In addition, when the deviated symbol is displayed on the second special figure display device 13 in a fixed stop display, only the second special figure light emitting unit 13h is turned on among the second special figure light emitting units 13a to 13h. In addition, when the first small symbol symbol is displayed on the second special figure display device 13 in a fixed stop display, only the second special figure light emitting part 13g is turned on among the second special figure light emitting parts 13a to 13h. In addition, when the second small figure symbol is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display device 13, only the second special figure light emitting part 13a is turned on among the second special figure light emitting parts 13a to 13h.

  That is, when the first small hit symbol is confirmed and stopped, the special symbol light emitting portions 12g and 13g adjacent to the special symbol light emitting portions 12h and 13h that are turned on when the off symbol is displayed and confirmed and stopped are turned on. Similarly, when the second small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special signal light emitting units 12e and 13a that are lit when the off symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state are lit. .

  As described above, since the display mode of the off symbol and the display mode of the small hit symbol (the first small hit symbol and the second small hit symbol) are similar, it is difficult to distinguish the off symbol from the small hit symbol. It is. Further, since the display mode of the first small hit symbol is similar to the display mode of the second small hit symbol, it is difficult to distinguish the first small hit symbol and the second small hit symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special figure display device 12 is a display mode in which at least two or more first reserved light emitting units 12a to 12h are lit, although not shown. ing. Similarly, the display mode of the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 13 is a display mode in which at least two or more second reserved light emitting units 13a to 13h are lit, although not shown. For this reason, it is easy to distinguish the big hit symbol from the display style in the special figure display devices 12 and 13 from the off symbol and the small hit symbol.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the big hit lottery is won and the small hit lottery is won will be described.
In the winning game process when the big win lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of a round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the special winning opening 23 to be opened.

  Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

  When the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the time set as the opening time in the winning game process when the small winning lottery is won, it indicates that the control for giving the small hit game has started. The start command is output to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, when the main control CPU 30a starts the opening control of the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a gives a small hit releasing command indicating that the opening of the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game is started to the effect control CPU 31a. Output. Further, when the main control CPU 30a finishes the opening control of the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game and starts measuring the time set as the ending time, the control for giving the small hit game is ended. A small hit end command indicating this is output to the effect control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the small hit game after measuring the time set as the ending time.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a that controls the opening of the big winning opening 23 in the winning game process and gives the big winning game (generates the big hit) functions as the first winning means in this embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that controls the opening of the big winning opening 23 in the winning game process and gives a small winning game (generates a small winning) functions as the second winning means in this embodiment.

Next, the control for setting various game states performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a sets “0” for the probability change flag and “0” for the change flag when the big hit game starts. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation limiter.

  The main control CPU 30a then sets “1” to the probability change flag and “1” to the operation flag after the end of the 16R big hit or 8R probability change big hit. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag and “1” in the operation flag after the end of the 8R non-probability variation big hit. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “50” in the operation limiter after the end of the 8R uncertain change big hit.

  Further, when the value set in the operation limiter at the end of the special figure variation game is “1 or more”, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the value to rewrite the value set in the operation limiter. . When the value after the subtraction becomes “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag.

  In this way, by setting a value in the operation flag, one of the variable speed state that becomes a high ball entering rate gaming state and the non-variable state that becomes a low pitching rate gaming state is set as the gaming state. The control CPU 30a functions as game state setting means in this embodiment.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered (passed) the gate 25. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the gate 25 by determining whether or not a detection signal output from the general-purpose switch SW4 that has detected the game ball has been input. When the determination result of the passage determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the passage determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of 4. If the determination result of this determination is negative (the number of stored general-purpose holds = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of reserved general memory, and rewrites the number of reserved general memory. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting mode of the universal figure holding light emitting units 26a and 26b forming the universal figure holding display device 26 so as to represent the number of the universal figure holding memory after the addition.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a obtains the hardware random number value from the random number generator 30d as the random number value for determining the normal per figure, and also uses the first software random number value from the main control RAM 30c for the normal distribution. Obtained as a random number value, and a third software random number value as a random number value for normal pattern variation pattern distribution. Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the acquired values of various random numbers in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the universal reserved storage number. Then, the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a normal game is being played and whether or not a normal game is being played (step S31). If the determination result of step S31 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S31 is negative (when the game is not in a normal game and is not in a game per normal game), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of stored general map hold (step S32). It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” (step S33). When the determination result of step S33 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S33 is affirmative, the number of the general-purpose reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (step S34) and rewritten. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting state of the universal figure holding light emitting units 26a and 26b forming the universal figure holding display device 26 so as to represent the number of the universal figure holding memory after subtraction. Then, the main control CPU 30a has various random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c (random numbers for normal map determination, random numbers for normal map distribution, and random numbers for normal pattern distribution pattern distribution). Is read (step S35).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the read random number for determining normal maps coincides with the determination value for normal maps stored in the main control ROM 30b (step S36). Make a lottery. In step S36, when the main control CPU 30a is in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a performs a lottery per base map with a winning probability higher than the winning probability of the lottery per normal map when not in the variable state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning probability of the lottery per ordinary figure when in the variable state is “65535/65536 (= about 1/1)”, and the lottery per usual figure when not in the variable state. The winning probability is “8192/65536 (= about 1/8)”.

  If the determination result in step S36 is affirmative, that is, if the lottery per common map is won, the main control CPU 30a stops the confirmation in the general map display device 24 based on the read value of the random number for normal map distribution. A normal winning symbol is determined as a general symbol to be displayed (step S37). In step S37, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the normal hit symbols of the first normal hit symbol and the second normal hit symbol based on the read value of the random number for normal map distribution.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal variation pattern based on the read random number for distribution of the normal pattern variation pattern and the gaming state, and determines the variation time of the normal game (step S38). In step S38, when the main control CPU 30a is in the non-variable state, the normal map change of either the normal map change pattern FT11 or the normal map change pattern FT12 based on the value of the normal map change pattern distribution random number. Determine the pattern. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a is in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the normal map change pattern FT21 and the normal map change pattern FT22 based on the random number for distribution of the normal map change pattern. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the fluctuation time of the usual game proceeds to the process of step S39.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S36 is negative, that is, if the lottery per common map is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines the map display device 24 based on the read random value for distribution of the general map. An ordinary off-set symbol is determined as a normal diagram to be stopped (step S40). Thereafter, as in step S38, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal variation pattern based on the read random value for distribution of the normal variation pattern and the gaming state, and determines the variation time of the normal game ( Step S41). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S39.

  In step S39, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes relating to the general game, such as controlling the display contents of the general map display device 24 so as to start the general game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the fluctuation time of the usual game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal diagram is to be displayed in a fixed stop display on the general symbol display device 24 when the variation time set in the determined typical diagram variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the general map display device 24 is controlled so that the fixed general map is confirmed and stopped, and the general map game is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal time fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time (effect time) of the normal game serving as the opening / closing derivation effect is determined corresponds to the effect time pattern. For this reason, the main control ROM 30b for storing the normal variation pattern functions as an effect time pattern storage means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs lottery per ordinary map functions as an open / close lottery means. Further, the main control CPU 30a that controls the display content of the general map display device 24 functions as an opening / closing derivation effect control means in the present embodiment.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 19 to be opened by controlling the opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 in accordance with whether or not it is in a variable state after the normal game per normal drawing is finished. A game is given per figure.

  Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a grants a game per game when in a non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a performs a main control after displaying the first normal symbol on the general map display device 24. According to the control program stored in the ROM 30b, the opening / closing blade 19 is opened once, and the opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 is controlled so as to be opened until “0.2 (seconds)” elapses. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a grants a game per base when not in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a displays the second normal hit symbol on the base chart display device 24 after the fixed stop display, and then according to the control program, the opening / closing blade The opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 is controlled so that 19 is opened twice, and is opened until “0.1 (second)” elapses after being opened at each opening.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a gives a game per game when in a variable state, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes according to the control program after the first normal symbol is displayed on the general map display device 24. The blade 19 is opened twice, and the open / close blade solenoid SOL1 is controlled so as to be opened until “2.7 (seconds)” has elapsed since the blade 19 is opened each time. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a gives a game per game when in a variable state, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes according to the control program after displaying the second normal game symbol on the map display device 24. The blade 19 is opened three times, and the opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 is controlled so as to be opened until “1.7 (seconds)” has elapsed since the blade 19 is opened each time.

  The main control CPU 30a performs the control to open the opening / closing blade 19, and the number of game balls that have entered the second starting entrance 18 is the upper limit number of entrances (9 in this embodiment). Is reached, the opening / closing blade solenoid SOL1 is controlled to close the opening / closing blade 19 at that time.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 19 in the game per normal game differs depending on the game state and the type of the normal winning symbol displayed as a fixed stop, so the normal winning symbol corresponds to the opening time pattern. To do. For this reason, the main control ROM 30b for storing the type of the normal winning symbol functions as an open time pattern storage means. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that generates a variable state or a non-variable state by performing control related to a general game or a game per universal figure based on the value set in the operation flag is a state occurrence in this embodiment. Functions as a means. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that controls the opening of the opening / closing blade 19 functions as an opening / closing member control means in this embodiment.

Next, processing related to a prize ball will be described.
The main control ROM 30b stores prize ball information in which the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball when one game ball enters the ball entrances 16, 18, and 23 is stored. In the main control ROM 30b of the present embodiment, first start prize ball information, second start prize ball information, and specific prize ball information are stored as prize ball information. In the first starting prize ball information, “3 balls” is defined as the first starting prize ball number to be paid out as a prize ball when one game ball has entered the first starting entrance 16. It has been. In the second starting prize ball information, “1 ball” is determined as the number of second starting prize balls to be paid out as a prize ball when one game ball has entered the second starting entrance 18. It has been. In the specific prize ball information, “15 balls” is defined as the number of specific prize balls to be paid out as a prize ball when one game ball has entered the big prize opening 23. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control ROM 30b that stores the prize ball information including the first prize ball information, the second prize ball information, and the specific prize ball information functions as the prize ball information storage means. .

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch SW1 is input, the main control CPU 30a instructs the payout of “3 balls” as a prize ball based on the first start prize ball information. One payout signal is output to the payout control CPU 50a. When the detection signal from the second start port switch SW2 is input, the main control CPU 30a instructs to pay out “1 ball” as a prize ball based on the second start prize ball information. Two payout signals are output to the payout control CPU 50a. Further, when the detection signal from the count switch SW3 is input, the main control CPU 30a pays out a third payout signal that instructs to pay out “15 game balls” as a prize ball based on the specific prize ball information. Output to the CPU 50a.

  Further, when the payout control CPU 50a inputs a payout signal (first payout signal to third payout signal) from the main control CPU 30a, the control information stored in the payout control ROM 50b is the number corresponding to the payout signal. Read from. This control information is stored in the payout control ROM 50b in association with each payout signal, and the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls is determined in the control information. For this reason, the control information stored in the payout control ROM 50b corresponds to prize ball information. Therefore, the payout control ROM 50b also functions as prize ball information storage means.

  Then, the payout control CPU 50a adds the read number to the number of prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 50c, and stores the value after the addition as the number of prize balls. Specifically, when the first payout signal is input, the payout control CPU 50a adds “3” to the number of prize balls, and stores the value after the addition in the payout control RAM 50c as the number of prize balls. When the second payout signal is input, the payout control CPU 50a adds “1” to the number of prize balls, and stores the value after the addition in the payout control RAM 50c as the number of prize balls. When the third payout signal is input, the payout control CPU 50a adds “15” to the number of prize balls, and stores the value after the addition in the payout control RAM 50c as the number of prize balls.

  In addition, the payout control CPU 50a is configured to pay out one game ball as a prize ball when the number of prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 50c is not “0” (when it is “1” or more). The prize ball solenoid 51a of the payout device 51 is controlled. The payout control CPU 50 a controls the prize ball solenoid 51 a of the ball payout device 51. The payout control CPU 50a reads out the number of prize balls every time the prize ball detection signal from the prize ball sensor 51b is input, subtracts one, and uses the value after the subtraction as the number of prize balls in the payout control RAM 50c. Remember.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the payout control CPU 50a, the payout control ROM 50b, the payout control RAM 50c, and the ball payout device 51 are used for paying out and controlling the game balls as prize balls. It functions as a prize ball payout means.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program stored in the effect control ROM 31b will be described.
When the special control variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command are input, the production control CPU 31a of the production control board 31 determines the decorative design to be displayed on the production display device 11 in a definite stop according to the instruction content of the command.

  Specifically, when the big hit symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol (big hit display result) to be confirmed and stopped from among the big hit symbol combinations. In addition, when the off-design or small hit design is designated and the special figure variation pattern for non-big hit reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a includes a design combination of outliers including a reach design combination (for example, [[ 323]), the decorative pattern (outlier display result) to be confirmed and stopped is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 31a designates the off symbol design or the small hit symbol, and when the special symbol variation pattern for the non-big hit normal effect is designated, the off symbol combination not including the reach symbol combination (for example, From [426] and [211]), a decoration pattern (outlier display result) to be confirmed and stopped is determined.

  In addition, when the special control variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a controls the display content of the production display device 11 so that the decorative design of each column is variably displayed and the production design variation game is started. Then, when the end command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the symbol combination (display result) of the ornament symbols determined as the ornament symbols to be confirmed and stopped.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an opening effect of a predetermined effect content when a jackpot symbol is designated and an opening command is input. When the first round game start command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to execute a round effect having a predetermined effect content until the final round game is completed. Control display content. The effect control CPU 31a can specify the end of the last round game by inputting an ending command. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect of the effect content determined in advance is executed.

  In addition to the effect display device 11, the effect control CPU 31a controls the light emission mode of the lamp La and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp when an opening command, an ending command, and each round command are input.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a small hit game is awarded will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a small hit release command output by the main control CPU 30a after the start of giving of the small hit game, the notification control for informing the player that the big winning opening 23 is open. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (a), in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game is made to roll in the second rolling direction TH2 so that the launched game ball can easily enter the big winning opening 23. A notification effect is executed by displaying on the effect display device 11 an instruction image SG instructing to launch a ball. The instruction image SG shows how to rotate the launch handle Y6a to roll the game ball in the second rolling direction, such as "Please turn the launch handle to the right while the big prize opening is open". It is composed of a character image MG1 and a character image CG that explain what should be done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a notifies that the big prize opening 23 is open during the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the small hit game given in the variable speed state. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a suggests that the big prize opening 23 is open during the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the small hit game given in the non-variable state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game state is in the non-variable state, the large winning opening 23 in the small hit game that is granted when the game state is in the variable state is open. The notification effect is executed in such a manner that the player is more easily noticed than during the opening of the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 (b) and 9 (c), during the opening of the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game given in the variable state, the small hit given in the non-variable state The display area for displaying the instruction image SG is made larger than when the special winning opening 23 is opened in the game. Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the instruction image SG is displayed in the lower right portion of the image display unit GH when it is in the non-changeable state. . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the variable state, the instruction image SG is displayed at the center of the image display unit GH. That is, in addition to the fact that the display area in which the instruction image SG can be displayed becomes larger according to the gaming state, the player can notice by changing the position where the instruction image SG is displayed on the image display unit GH. This is an easy-to-use aspect.

  Note that the “mode that is easily noticed by the player” is not limited to the size of the instruction image SG (the size of the display area on which the instruction image SG is displayed) or the position where the instruction image SG is displayed. For example, a mode in which a player is easily noticed in a case where an instruction image SG mainly including light colors that easily collect human eyes is displayed and a case in which an instruction image SG mainly including dark colors that are difficult to collect human eyes is displayed. It is also possible to realize a mode that is difficult to notice. That is, the “mode that is easily noticed by the player” means all configurations that are intended to actively notify the player and configurations that can easily guide the purpose.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the small hit end command output by the main control CPU 30a when the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the small hit game is ended, and the effect control CPU 31a ends the notification effect being executed. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled.

  Note that the image data of the instruction image SG and the control program for displaying the instruction image SG are stored in the effect control ROM 31b. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the notification effect according to the control program according to the game state at the time of the small hit game grant and the image data of the instruction image SG.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 that executes the effect (notification effect) performed during the small hit game grant functions as the notification unit and the effect execution unit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a that controls the execution of the effect (notification effect) performed during the small hit game grant functions as the notification effect control means and the effect control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the notification effect in which the instruction image SG is displayed in the manner shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the effect by the specific effect content, and it is suggested that the big prize opening 23 is open. This corresponds to a notification effect of the effect content to be performed. On the other hand, the notification effect in which the instruction image SG is displayed in a manner as shown in FIG. 9C corresponds to the effect by the content of the special effect, and the effect that notifies that the special winning opening 23 is open. This corresponds to the content notification effect.

Next, control performed by the effect control CPU 31a to set values for the sub-probability change flag and the sub-operation flag will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the sub probability variation flag when any one of the symbols A, B, a and b is designated. In addition, when the symbol C or symbol c is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the sub probability variation flag.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the sub operation flag when the big hit symbol is designated. Further, the effect control CPU 31a is any one of the special figure variation patterns TP11 to TP13 determined when the sub operation flag is set to "1" and is in the non-changeable state. When the variation pattern is designated, “0” is set to the sub operation flag.

Next, control related to the execution of the continuous effect and the notice effect performed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
When the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a prefetch command (hereinafter referred to as “first prefetch command”) that is output when a game ball enters the first starting entrance 16, the effect control CPU 31 a The first prefetch commands are stored in the order of input in a storage area in the storage area where the first prefetch command can be stored.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control receives the special figure variation pattern designation command output in association with the execution of the first special figure variation game, it stores the first prefetch command in the effect control RAM 31c in a storage area where it can be stored. The prefetch command having the oldest storage order among the first prefetch commands being erased is erased.

  The effect control CPU 31a receives the prefetch command output when the game ball enters the second starting entrance 18 (hereinafter referred to as “second prefetch command”). In the storage area of the RAM 31c, the second prefetch command is stored in the input area in a storage area where the second prefetch command can be stored.

  In addition, when the special control variation pattern designation command output in association with the execution of the second special figure variation game is input, the presentation control CPU 31a stores the second prefetch command in the presentation control RAM 31c in a storage area where it can be stored. The prefetch command having the oldest storage order is erased from the second prefetch commands being executed.

  In addition, when the prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute one of the continuous effect and the notice effect. Hereinafter, the case where the production control CPU 31a can execute the continuous production and the case where the announcement production can be executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b).

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs the first look-ahead command in the non-variable state, all of the first look-ahead commands already stored in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c are normally out-of-order look-ahead commands. And when the 2nd prefetch command is not memorize | stored, continuous production can be performed according to the inputted 1st prefetch command. In FIG. 10A and the following description, “when the first prefetch command is input in the non-variable state, all of the first prefetch commands that are already stored are normally misplaced prefetch commands. Thus, “when the second prefetch command is not stored” is indicated as “when the first prefetch condition is satisfied”. On the other hand, when the first prefetch command is input when the presentation control CPU 31a is in the non-variable state and all of the first prefetch commands already stored are not normally shift prefetch commands, When the prefetch command is not stored, or when the second prefetch command is stored, the continuous effect cannot be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the gaming state when the first prefetching condition is satisfied is an uncertain change state, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the input first prefetching command is a common jackpot prefetching command or a reach prefetching command. If it is, continuous production can be executed. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the first prefetching condition is satisfied is an uncertain change state, the presentation control CPU 31a determines that the input first prefetching command is a high-accuracy hit prefetching command, a small hit prefetching command, and a normal deviation prefetching command. If any of these prefetch commands is used, the continuous performance is not executable (not executable).

  In addition, when the gaming state when the first prefetching condition is satisfied is in the probabilistic state, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the input first prefetching command is a common big hit prefetching command, a high probability big prefetching command, or a reach prefetching command. If it is such a pre-read command, continuous production can be executed. On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time when the first prefetching condition is satisfied is in a probabilistic state, the effect control CPU 31a performs a continuous production if the input first prefetching command is a small hit prefetching command or a normal deviation prefetching command. Is not executable.

  Further, when the second prefetch command is input in the non-variable state, the effect control CPU 31a stores the content of the prefetch command stored in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c and the type of the input second prefetch command. Regardless of whether or not the continuous production is impossible. In the non-changeable state, the effect control CPU 31a cannot execute the notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the second prefetch command in the variable state, the second prefetch command already stored in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. When all of these are normally pre-read commands, it is possible to execute a continuous effect or a notice effect according to the input second pre-read command. In FIG. 10B and the following description, “when the second prefetch command is input in the variable state, all of the second prefetch commands that are already stored are normally shift prefetch commands. "Is indicated as" when the second look-ahead condition is satisfied ". On the other hand, when the second prefetch command is input when the presentation control CPU 31a is in the variable state and all of the second prefetch commands already stored are not normally shift prefetch commands, the continuous control is performed. Or a notice effect cannot be made executable.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the gaming state when the second prefetching condition is satisfied is an uncertain change state, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the input second prefetching command is a common jackpot prefetching command or a reach prefetching command. If it is, continuous production can be executed. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the second prefetching condition is established is an uncertain change state, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the input second prefetching command is a high-accuracy hit prefetching command, a small hit prefetching command, and a normal deviation prefetching command. If any one of the prefetch commands is used, the continuous effect cannot be executed.

  In addition, when the gaming state when the second prefetching condition is satisfied is the probability changing state, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the input second prefetching command is a common big hit prefetching command, a high probability big prefetching command, or a reach prefetching command. If it is such a pre-read command, continuous production can be executed. On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time when the second prefetching condition is established is a certain change state, the effect control CPU 31a performs a continuous production if the input second prefetching command is a small hit prefetching command or a normal deviation prefetching command. Is not executable.

  When the second prefetch command input when the second prefetch condition is satisfied is the small hit prefetch command, the effect control CPU 31a can execute the notice effect. On the other hand, when the second prefetch command input when the second prefetch condition is satisfied is not the small hit prefetch command, the effect control CPU 31a cannot execute the notice effect.

  On the other hand, when the first prefetch command is input in the variable state, the effect control CPU 31a determines the stored content of the prefetch command in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c and the type of the input first prefetch command. Regardless of whether or not the continuous production and the notice production are executed.

  In addition, when it is possible to execute a continuous effect, the CPU 31a for effect control performs a continuous effect execution lottery and determines the execution of the continuous effect on the condition that the continuous effect execution lottery is won. Note that the winning probability of the continuous performance execution lottery in the present embodiment varies depending on the type of the prefetch command that can execute the continuous performance. In other words, the winning probability of the continuous performance execution lottery varies depending on the lottery result of the special figure variation game based on the incoming ball that triggered the output of the pre-read command enabling execution of the continuous performance. Specifically, the winning probability (“1/5” in the present embodiment) of the continuous production execution lottery when the continuous production can be executed in accordance with the input of the common jackpot look-ahead command or the high-accuracy big hit look-ahead command is: The winning probability is determined to be higher than the winning probability (“1/20” in the present embodiment) of the continuous effect execution lottery when the continuous effect can be executed in accordance with the input of the reach prefetch command.

  When the execution control CPU 31a determines the execution of the continuous effect, the continuous control execution flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c indicates that the execution of the continuous effect is determined (in this embodiment, “1”) is set.

  In addition, when it is possible to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a performs a notice effect execution lottery and determines the execution of the notice effect on the condition that the notice effect execution lottery is won. Note that the winning probability of the notice effect execution lottery in this embodiment is set to “½”.

  Then, when the execution control CPU 31a determines the execution of the announcement effect, the value indicating that the execution of the announcement effect is determined in the notification effect execution flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c (in this embodiment, “1”) is set.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control which can determine execution of a continuous effect when a continuous effect can be performed (when execution conditions are satisfied) functions as a continuous effect execution determination unit.

Next, control performed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute a continuous effect or a notice effect will be described.
First, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute a continuous effect will be described.

  When the gaming state is the non-changeable state and the continuous effect execution flag is set to “1” when the special figure variation pattern designation command output along with the execution of the first special diagram variation game is input, the effect control CPU31a controls the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus 11 so that the background image at the time of a continuous production may be displayed and a continuous production may be performed. In addition, when a continuous production is executed in the non-variable short state, a special figure fluctuation pattern for a big hit effect or a non-big hit reach production by a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command output in accordance with the execution of the first special figure fluctuation game. Is specified, the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous effect at the end of the effect symbol variation game based on the specified special diagram variation pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to switch from the background image at the time of the continuous effect to the background image at the normal time at the end of the effect symbol variation game, and the continuous effect. The continuous effect is ended by setting a value (“0” in the present embodiment) indicating that the execution of the continuous effect has not been determined in the execution flag.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a is designated when the special figure variation pattern designation command output in accordance with the execution of the second special figure variation game is input while the continuous production is being executed in the non-variable state. At the start of execution of the effect symbol variation game based on the special symbol variation pattern, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to switch to the normal background image for display. That is, the CPU 31a for effect control switches from the execution state in which the continuous effect is executed to the non-execution state in which the continuous effect is not executed, and controls the execution of the continuous effect (the control for switching to the normal background image is performed).

  Incidentally, after the effect symbol variation game based on the special symbol variation pattern designated by the special diagram variation pattern designation command output with the execution of the second special diagram variation game is finished, the first special diagram variation game is executed. The effect design variation game based on the special diagram variation pattern designated by the special diagram variation pattern designation command output along with it is executed, and the execution of the continuous production is resumed. That is, when the control related to the execution of the effect symbol variation game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting entrance 18 is finished, the effect control CPU 31a is in a non-executed state where the continuous effect is not executed. It returns to the execution state in which the continuous effect is executed, and controls the execution of the continuous effect (control to switch to the background image at the time of the continuous effect).

  When the gaming state is the variable state and the continuous effect execution flag is set to “1” when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays the background image during the continuous effect. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to display and execute the continuous effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the second start entry has priority over the special figure variation game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start entrance 16. A special figure variation game is executed with the game ball entering the mouth 18 as an opportunity. Therefore, when it is in the variable state and execution of the continuous effect is determined, the execution trigger of the continuous effect is the effect pattern variation triggered by the game ball entering the second starting entrance 18. An effect design variation game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start entrance 16 before the game is never executed. For this reason, the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command that is input when execution of the continuous effect is determined in the variable state is a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command that is output when the second special figure fluctuation game is executed. .

  In addition, when a continuous production is executed in the variable state, if a special figure fluctuation pattern for a big hit effect or a special figure fluctuation pattern for a non-hit reach production is designated by a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, The CPU 31a ends the continuous effect at the end of the effect symbol variation game based on the specified special diagram variation pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to switch from the background image at the time of the continuous effect to the background image at the normal time at the end of the effect symbol variation game, and the continuous effect. Set the execution flag to “0”.

  The image data of the background image at the time of continuous production and the image data of the background image at the normal production are stored in the production control ROM 31b. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 31a displays the background image at the time of the continuous effect on the effect display device 11, the effect control CPU 31a is at the time of the continuous effect based on the image data of the background image at the time of the continuous effect stored in the effect control ROM 31b. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the background image. Similarly, when the effect control CPU 31a displays the normal background image on the effect display device 11, the normal background image based on the image data of the normal background image stored in the effect control ROM 31b. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the message.

  As described above, the effect display device 11 that displays the background image at the time of the continuous effect and executes the continuous effect functions as a continuous effect executing unit in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 31a that controls the execution of the continuous effect functions as a continuous effect execution control means in the present embodiment.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the notice effect will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the notice effect when the notice effect execution flag is set to “1”. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to display the notice effect image, thereby causing the notice effect to be executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the display image in which the characters “Let's pay attention to the big prize opening” are used as the notice effect image, the notice effect image is displayed, and the big prize opening 23 is opened. To the player. In addition, since the notice effect is performed when the grant of the small hit game can be recognized in advance, the opening of the big prize opening 23 notified by the notice effect is the opening of the big prize opening 23 in the small hit game.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a small hit release command that is output when the main control CPU 30a starts the opening control of the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game, the notice control execution flag is set to “0”. Set. As a result, when the big prize opening 23 is opened in the small hit game, the execution of the notice effect is ended. The image data of the notice effect image is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to display the notice effect image based on the image data of the notice effect image stored in the effect control ROM 31b when the notice effect is executed. .

  The notice effect is started when the notice effect execution flag is set to “1”. That is, execution of the notice effect is started regardless of the start time and end time of the effect design variation game being executed. Incidentally, since the notification effect of displaying the instruction image SG is performed when the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit game, the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit game when the notice effect is executed. At the timing, the notice effect is switched to the notification effect.

  In this way, the effect display device 11 that executes the notice effect for notifying that the small hit game is granted (occurred) functions as the notice effect executing means in the present embodiment. Further, the effect control CPU 31a that controls the execution of the notice effect functions as a notice effect control means in the present embodiment.

  Here, the effect aspect in the image display part GH of the effect display device 11 when the continuous effect is executed in the non-variable state will be described with reference to FIGS. 11A to 11H, the background image at the normal time is indicated by a vertical stripe pattern, and the background image at the time of continuous production is indicated by a horizontal stripe pattern.

  In FIG. 11A, when the effect symbol variation game accompanying the execution of the first special figure variation game is executed in the normal background image, the execution is suspended. It is assumed that two game balls have entered the first start entrance 16 when there is no second special figure variation game. Then, it is assumed that the execution of the first special figure variation game triggered by the entry is suspended twice. Furthermore, it is assumed that execution of a continuous effect for the first special figure variable game that is to be executed second time among the two first special figure variable games is determined. In addition, during the execution of the first special figure variation game that is started for the first time out of the two first special figure fluctuation games whose execution has been suspended, one game ball is placed in the second starting entrance 18. It is assumed that the second special figure fluctuation game triggered by the ball is put on hold. In addition, the said 2nd special figure fluctuation game shall be a 2nd special figure fluctuation game used as the provision opportunity of a small hit game.

  FIG. 11A shows a display mode of the image display unit GH during the execution of the effect symbol variation game associated with the execution of the first special figure variation game in the normal background image. If two game balls enter the first start entrance 16 during the execution of the effect symbol variation game (first special diagram variation game), the execution of the first special diagram variation game for two times is suspended. . Then, when the execution of the effect symbol variation game shown in FIG. 11A ends (shown in FIG. 11B), it is executed for the first time among the two first special figure variation games whose execution is suspended. An effect symbol variation game accompanying the execution of the first symbol variation game is performed. When this effect design variation game is performed, the background image at the time of the continuous effect is displayed on the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. If one game ball enters the second start entrance 18 during the execution of the effect symbol variation game, the execution of the second special diagram variation game for one time is put on hold.

  Then, when the execution of the effect symbol variation game shown in FIG. 11C is completed (shown in FIG. 11D), as shown in FIG. 11E, the first special figure variation game whose execution is suspended. An effect design variation game accompanying the execution of the second special diagram variation game is performed earlier. When this effect design variation game is being performed, a normal background image is displayed on the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. Furthermore, when the effect symbol variation game accompanying the execution of the second special diagram variation game ends (shown in FIG. 11F), a small hit game is awarded. In this small hit game, when the big prize opening 23 is open, as shown in FIG. 11G, the instruction image SG is displayed on the image display unit GH, and a notification effect is performed.

  Thereafter, when the small hit game ends, there is no second special figure variation game whose execution is suspended, and as shown in FIG. The execution of the effect design variation game is started. During the execution of the effect symbol variation game, the background image at the time of the continuous effect was displayed on the image display unit GH, and was executed until immediately before the effect symbol variation game accompanying the execution of the second special figure variation game was performed. Continuous production returns.

  In this way, even when the second special figure variation game that triggers the grant of the small hit game is interrupted during the continuous production in the non-variable short state, the production accompanying the execution of the special figure variation game The continuous production returns after the end of the symbol variation game and the small hit game. At the same time, the notification effect is executed in the small hit game given during the execution of the continuous effect. That is, both the effects are surely executed without overlapping the execution of the continuous effects and the notification effects.

Next, a small hit game when in the variable state and a special-figure varying game that is an opportunity to give the small hit game will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b).
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the small hitting lottery is won in the variable state, as shown in FIG. 5B, the special figure variation pattern TP22 is determined by the main control CPU 30a, A special figure changing game is executed based on the special figure changing pattern TP22. Further, after the special figure changing game based on the special figure changing pattern TP22 is finished, a small hit game is given. As described above, in principle, the time from the start of the small hit game grant to the end is 3.2 (seconds). For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), from the start of the execution of the special figure variation game based on the special figure variation pattern TP22 until the end of the provision of the small hit game after the end of the special figure variation game. The time is 9 (seconds) (= 5.8 (seconds) +3.2 (seconds)).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when it is not in the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery or the reach lottery when in the variable state, as shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern TP21 or the special figure fluctuation pattern TP23 is determined by the main control CPU 30a, and the special figure fluctuation game is executed based on the determined special figure fluctuation pattern. At this time, when the special figure variation pattern TP23 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special figure is changed until the time of 9 (seconds) determined as the production time elapses in the special figure fluctuation pattern TP23. A floating game is played.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), when the state is variable, the small hit after the end of the special figure change game after the execution of the special figure change game based on the special figure change pattern TP22 is started. The time until the end of the game grant is the same as the time from the start of the execution of the special figure variation game based on the special figure fluctuation pattern TP23 to the end of the special figure fluctuation game. That is, there is no time difference between the case where the small hit game is awarded after the special figure variation game is executed and the case where only the special figure fluctuation game is executed. As a result, even if a small hit game is given in the variable state, there is no time discomfort to the player.

Next, the playability of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described together with the operation.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even when the game ball is in a variable state, when the game ball is continuously fired, the game ball of the one ball enters the first start ball for the launch of the game ball of the ball. The probability of entering the mouth 16 is set to a probability lower than the probability (about 33%) indicating the reciprocal of the first starting prize ball number. Further, even when the game ball is continuously fired even in the variable state, the probability that the one game ball will enter the second starting entrance 18 with respect to the launch of one game ball is The probability is lower than the probability (100%) indicating the reciprocal number of the second starting prize ball number.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball is continuously fired in the variable speed state, the game ball that is paid out when the game ball enters the start entrance 16, 18. The number of game balls to be fired to enter the game entrances 16 and 18 into the starting entrances 16 and 18 tends to be larger than the number of game balls. Therefore, even in the variable state, the number of game balls (held balls) possessed by the player decreases.

  However, there is a higher probability that a game ball will enter the second starting entrance 18 than in the non-variable state when in the variable state, and there are more opportunities for the second special figure variation game to be executed. Furthermore, the winning probability of the lottery lottery performed using the random number for hit determination acquired at the time of entering the second starting entrance 18 is triggered by entering the first starting entrance 16. The probability is higher than the winning probability of the lottery lottery performed using the acquired random numbers for hit determination. In addition, the winning probability of the small lottery lottery performed using the random number for hit determination acquired at the time of entering the second starting entrance 18 is higher than the winning probability of the big hit lottery when the probability variation state. Set to probability.

  For this reason, in the variable speed state, there is a high possibility that the small hit game is given several times before the big hit lottery is won. Further, when the game is in the variable state, the chances of receiving a small hit game are increased compared to when the variable state is not set. When the big prize opening 23 is opened by giving a small hit game, it is possible to allow a game ball to enter the big prize opening 23 at the time of opening. As a result, in the variable state, the game ball obtained by entering the game ball into the starting entrances 16 and 18 cannot maintain the possession ball, but the prize ball can be obtained by giving a small hit game. It becomes possible to maintain the possession ball by acquiring. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a gaming state in which an opportunity to acquire a gaming ball as an award ball by giving a small hit game, that is, a variable state, corresponds to a base-up gaming state. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a that causes the variable-speed state functions as base-up generation means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) As a gaming machine capable of setting a variable state in which the probability that a game ball enters the starting entrance is higher than usual, as a gaming state, for example, a game described in JP-A-2006-263001 Machines (hereinafter referred to as “first conventional gaming machines”). In the first conventional gaming machine, the opening time of the opening and closing blades provided at the second starting entrance is longer in unit time when in the variable state than in the non-variable state. The number of game balls entering the second starting entrance is increased. In the first conventional gaming machine, when one game ball enters the second starting entrance, four game balls are paid out as prize balls. As a result, when the player is in the variable state, the player can continue the game without significantly reducing the ball. By the way, in the first conventional gaming machine, if the number of game balls entering the second starting entrance is increased in the variable state, the number of possessed balls increases even though the big hit game is not given. It will be. For this reason, for example, the probability of a game ball entering the second start entrance is low so that the number of game balls entering the second start entrance is not too large in the variable state. It is conceivable to design to However, if the probability of a game ball entering the second starting entrance is lowered, the player's possession ball will be reduced in spite of the variable state. Thus, it was difficult to play a game appropriately.

  Therefore, the probability that a game ball will enter the second start entrance 18 as the second start entrance is a non-variable state (low entrance rate gaming state) in which the probability is the normal probability (first probability). A small hit game is likely to be given when there is a variable state (high entrance rate game state) in which the probability that a game ball will enter the second starting entrance 18 is higher than that (second probability). It was configured as follows. Specifically, the winning probability of the lottery lottery (second winning probability) based on the game ball entering the second start entrance 18 is used as the first start entrance as the first start entrance. The probability is higher than the winning probability of the lottery lottery based on the game ball entering the mouth 16.

  Therefore, in the variable state, it is easy to win the small hit lottery, and the number of times that the small hit game is given easily increases. As a result, when the game is in the variable speed state, the number of times that the big winning opening 23 (specific ball opening) is opened by giving a small hit game is larger than that in the non-variable state, and as a result of the opening, The opportunity to acquire the game balls to be paid out increases. Therefore, when the gaming state is changed to a short-distance state, a base-up gaming state is generated in which the winning opportunity for winning a prize ball is increased by winning the small hitting lottery.

  In addition, the number of game balls (second start prize ball number) to be paid out as a prize ball when one game ball enters the second start entrance 18 is the first start entrance 16. This is less than the number of game balls (first start prize ball number) to be paid out as a prize ball when one game ball enters. For this reason, even if the number of game balls that enter the second starting entrance 18 increases, it is possible to prevent the player's balls from significantly increasing. As a result, it is not necessary to design a low probability (second probability) that a game ball enters the second starting entrance 18 when in the variable state, and the second starting entrance is in the variable state. The probability that a game ball enters 18 can be designed to be high to some extent.

  Furthermore, even if a game ball enters the second starting entrance 18, the number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls is small, and even if the player's possession ball is reduced, the state is in a variable state. In some cases, it is difficult to give the player a sense that the number of possessed balls is reduced by increasing the chances of winning the winning ball by opening the big winning opening 23 by winning the small lottery. Also, a rolling path for rolling the game ball to enter the second starting entrance 18 and a rolling for rolling the game ball to enter the big winning opening 23 The route was the same. For this reason, if the game ball is continuously fired so as to enter the second starting entrance 18 when in the variable speed state, when the big prize opening 23 is opened naturally in the small hit game. It becomes possible to enter a game ball. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the increase / decrease of the holding ball without causing the player to feel uncomfortable and to appropriately play the game.

  In addition, it is possible to give a player a sense of value that a game ball can be acquired by entering a game ball into the big prize opening 23 even though the big hit game is not given. In addition, since a game ball can be acquired by giving a small hit game, there is a possibility that some players may feel that a small hit game is given a big hit game. Such a player can make the player feel that the big hit game has been given many times. As a result, interest in games can be improved.

  (2) The probability that a game ball will enter the starting entrances 16 and 18 in the variable speed state (high entrance rate gaming state) is that one gaming ball is in the starting entrances 16 and 18. From the probability (the first starting entrance 16 is about 33% and the second starting entrance 18 is 100%) indicated by the reciprocal of the number of game balls to be paid out as winning balls (the number of starting prize balls). Is also set to a low probability.

  For example, when the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball is “3 balls” when one game ball enters the start entrance, the game ball enters the start entrance when it is in a variable state. The probability of entering is less than “1/3”. For this reason, theoretically, three or less game balls are fired, and one or less game balls will enter the starting entrance. Therefore, even if the game ball is in a variable state, when the game ball is continuously fired, the player's ball will decrease. In other words, the longer the time until the big hit game is awarded, such as the number of special-figure-variable games executed before winning the big hit lottery (the first per lottery), etc. However, the player's ball will decrease.

  Therefore, the winning probability of the lottery lottery (the second winning lottery) is set to be higher than the winning probability of the big hit lottery. Further, when winning the small hitting lottery, the time for opening the big winning opening 23 (specific entrance) is set as an interval when game balls are continuously fired (in a general pachinko game machine, “0. 6 (seconds) ”) or more. For this reason, when the small winning game is given and the big winning opening 23 is opened, it is assumed that a game ball enters the big winning opening 23. As a result, the longer the time until the big hit game is awarded, the fewer the number of possessed balls, while the small hit game can be compensated for the lost number of game balls. Therefore, even if the game ball is configured to be reduced even if the game ball enters the starting entrance when the game ball is continuously fired even though it is in a variable state, It is difficult for the player to notice the decrease, and the player can be prevented from making the player uncomfortable. In addition, since a small hit game is equivalent to a chance to compensate for the number of game balls that have been lost after changing to a variable state, even if it is not a big hit game, a small hit game is granted. The player can have a sense of expectation and can play the game appropriately.

  (3) The number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball when one game ball enters the second start entrance 18 as the second start entrance (second start prize number ) Indicates the number of game balls (first start prize ball number) to be paid out as a prize ball when one game ball enters the first start entrance 16 as the first start entrance. Less). For this reason, even if the number of game balls that enter the second starting entrance 18 increases, it is possible to prevent the player's balls from significantly increasing. As a result, it is not necessary to design a low probability (second probability) that a game ball enters the second starting entrance 18 when in the variable state, and the second starting entrance is in the variable state. The probability that a game ball enters 18 can be designed to be high to some extent.

  Furthermore, when winning the big hit lottery based on the entrance of the game ball into the second starting entrance 18 than when winning the big hit lottery based on the entrance of the game ball into the first starting entrance 16 However, it is configured such that the type of jackpot that is highly advantageous for the player is easily determined as the type of jackpot to be given. That is, rather than the first special figure variation game triggered by the game ball entering the first start entrance 16, the second special triggered by the game ball entering the second start entrance 18. The figure-changing game has a higher advantage for the player.

  With these configurations, the second start entrance entrance is in spite of the short state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start entrance entrance 18 and the second special-figure variable game with high advantage is easily executed. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable because the second special figure variation game is not executed because the game ball does not enter 18.

  (4) Small winning games are awarded between winning the small winning lottery (second winning lottery) and giving (occurrence) the small hitting game (second winning) triggered by the winning. The notice effect that informs the player of the fact is executed. By executing this notice effect and notifying the player that a small hit game will be given, when the small hit game is actually given, the game ball is placed in the big prize opening 23 (specific ball entrance). It is possible to increase the degree of attention about whether or not the player enters the ball. In addition, since it is not always necessary to be aware that the big winning opening 23 is released by the small hit game, attention is paid to the special symbol variation game and the production symbol variation game accompanying the execution of the special symbol variation game. It can be suppressed that the degree is lowered.

  (5) While the small hit game is being given (during the second hit), the notification effect is generated by executing a notification effect that notifies that the big winning opening 23 (specific entry gate) is open. When executed, it can be noted whether or not a game ball enters the special winning opening 23. In addition, since it is not always necessary to be aware that the big winning opening 23 is released by the small hit game, attention is paid to the special symbol variation game and the production symbol variation game accompanying the execution of the special symbol variation game. It can be suppressed that the degree is lowered.

  (6) As a gaming machine capable of providing a small hit game that cannot be a trigger for changing the gaming state, for example, a gaming machine described in JP 2010-142332 A (hereinafter referred to as “second conventional gaming machine”). is there. In the second conventional gaming machine, when a small hit game is awarded, the same big prize opening that is opened when the big hit game is awarded is opened. For this reason, there is a possibility that some players may mistake the grant of the small hit game as the grant of the big hit game. Such a player may obtain a profit less than the profit assumed to be obtained when the small hit game is awarded, and may reduce the interest in the game.

  Granting a small hit game (second per game) when in a variable speed state (high pitch rate game state) and granting a small hit game when in a non-short time state (low pitch rate game state) Then, the effect form (the effect contents of the effect) of the notification effect to be executed is varied. When a small hit game is awarded in the variable state, a small hit game that can win a prize ball is given in the form of an extra, so the big prize opening 23 (specific winning ball) The player can get a little satisfaction by opening the mouth) and entering the game ball. On the other hand, when a small hit game is awarded in the non-variable short state, although the big winning opening 23 is opened and the game ball enters, a slight satisfaction can be given to the player. In particular, a player who has not been given a jackpot game (first hit) is likely to be mistaken for a jackpot game. Of course, such a misunderstanding can occur even when the state is variable, but when it is in the variable state, the variable state continues even after the small hit game ends, so the player feels like he has lost money. It is hard to become.

  For this reason, when the player is in a variable state, for example, if the player wins the game, the player can effectively improve the satisfaction with the winning ball. It is also possible to think that it is desirable to produce an effect with the effect content for actively notifying that the is given. On the other hand, in the non-variable state, for example, by preventing the player from recognizing that a small hit game has been granted, it is possible to suppress misunderstanding that the big hit game has been granted. It is also possible to think that it is desirable to produce an effect with the content of the production.

  When a small hit game is awarded in the variable state, the chance to increase the number of lost balls increases. During this chance, the instruction image SG is displayed large on the image display unit GH so as to stand out from the player (the effect is executed with the special effect content). However, when the small hit game is given in the non-changeable state, the instruction image SG is displayed small on the image display unit GH so that the player does not stand out (the effect is executed with the specific effect content).

  In this way, there was an effect that is executed during the granting of the small hit game in the variable state and an effect that is executed during the grant of the small hit game in the non-variable state. By executing in the effect mode (effect contents), it is possible to give a small hit game more effectively than simply giving a small hit game. Furthermore, when the production is executed with the production content in consideration of the player psychology for each gaming state when the small hit game is given, the interest in the game can be effectively improved.

  (7) When the notification effect is performed in the non-variable state, the display area for displaying the instruction image SG is reduced to make it difficult to notice the execution of the notification effect. On the other hand, when the notification effect is performed in the variable state, the display area for displaying the instruction image SG is enlarged so that the notification effect is easily noticed.

  In the non-variable state, the probability of winning a lottery per ordinary figure is low, and there are few opportunities for the opening and closing blades 19 to open. For this reason, when in the non-variable state, the player hits the game ball so as to roll in the first rolling direction TH1, and the player assumes that the game ball enters the first starting entrance 16 Play a game. However, when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning opening 23. For this reason, when the player dares to notice that the big prize opening 23 is open in the non-changeable state, the player changes the direction in which the game ball rolls to the second rolling direction TH2. Will do. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the game ball does not enter the open big opening 23. In such a case, the player feels lost, and there is a risk that the interest in the game will be reduced. On the other hand, if the notification effect is not executed, the player may not be able to recognize why the special winning opening 23 is open. Among such players, there may be a player who misunderstands that the big prize opening 23 is open due to a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the like. Then, such a player may refrain from playing a game with the faulty pachinko gaming machine 10 and interrupt the game.

  In the variable state, the probability of winning a lottery per ordinary figure is high, and there are many opportunities for the opening and closing blades 19 to open. Further, the second special figure variation game based on the entrance of the game ball to the second start entrance 18 is more than the first special figure change game based on the entrance of the game ball to the first start entrance 16. This is more advantageous for the player. For this reason, when in the variable state, the game ball is launched so as to roll in the second rolling direction TH2, and the player assumes that the game ball enters the second starting entrance 18 Will do. In this case, the notification effect may be executed in a manner that is not easily noticed by the player, as in the non-variable state. However, if the game ball is launched so as to roll in the second rolling direction TH2 in a short-running state, when the small hit game is awarded, it is notified in a manner that is easily noticed by the player. By executing the effect, the game ball is informed to the player who can obtain the winning ball by entering the winning ball 23. Thereby, the interest with respect to a game can be improved by making a player recognize that it is gaining by granting a small hit game.

  (8) The performance time of the special figure variation game (result derivation effect) based on winning the small hitting lottery in the non-variable short state (low pitch rate gaming state) ) Is longer than the performance time of the special figure variation game based on winning the small hit lottery. Specifically, when the small hit lottery in the non-variable short state is won, the special figure changing game is played based on the special figure changing pattern TP12 in which “60 (seconds)” is defined as the performance time. On the other hand, when the small win lottery in the variable state is won, the special figure variation game is played based on the special figure variation pattern TP22 in which “5.8 (seconds)” is defined as the performance time.

  Thus, by shortening the effect time of the special figure variation game based on winning the small hit lottery in the variable state, the time length for the small hit game (per second) is given. It can be made not to feel. In addition, since the number of executions of the special figure variation game per unit time and the number of times of small hit games can be increased when in the variable state, it seems that there are many opportunities for winning a prize ball. Impression can be given to the player. on the other hand. By extending the performance time of the special figure variation game based on winning the small lottery in the non-variable short state, it becomes possible to extend the time to enjoy the game with the same number of balls, the same number of balls It is possible to give the player the impression that many special figure variation games can be executed, and to increase the willingness to continue the game.

  (9) The special time variation game production time based on winning the small hit lottery in the variable state and the time from the start of the small hit game grant to the end after the special figure variation game ends The total time is configured to be the same time as the effect time of the special figure variation game at the time of the loss. For this reason, even if a small hit game is given in the variable state, it is difficult to make the player feel uncomfortable in time.

  (10) As a gaming machine capable of executing a continuous effect that continuously executes a predetermined effect across a plurality of special figure variation games, for example, a gaming machine described in JP-A-8-243224 (hereinafter referred to as “ A third conventional gaming machine). In the third conventional gaming machine, by executing the continuous effect, the expectation to the big hit is given from the time before the special figure variation game based on the ball that triggered the execution of the continuous effect is executed. Can be held by a player. By the way, in a general pachinko gaming machine, a first starting entrance and a second starting entrance are provided, and the first special drawing is triggered by the entrance of a game ball into the first starting entrance. There is a game that executes a second special-figure variable game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting entrance, in preference to the variable game. In such a pachinko gaming machine, even if the execution of the continuous production is started when the gaming machine enters the first start entrance, the game ball enters the second start entrance during the continuous production. When the player enters the ball, the second special figure variation game is executed prior to the first special figure variation game based on the incoming ball that triggers the execution of the continuous effect. At this time, if the execution of the continuous effect is terminated by the execution of the second special figure variation game, there is a possibility that the interest in the game is reduced due to the termination.

  Therefore, when a game ball enters the second start entrance 18 during execution of continuous production triggered by the game ball entering the first start entrance 16, the second start entrance is performed. The execution control of the continuous effect is not performed at the same time as the execution of the second special figure variation game based on the entrance to the ball opening 18, and the execution control of the continuous effect is resumed after the execution of the second special figure variation game is finished. Is done.

  Thereby, the execution of the continuous effect can be surely performed until the end (until the execution of the special figure variation game based on the entrance to the first start entrance 16 that triggered the execution of the continuous effect is completed). . Furthermore, when the small hit lottery based on the entrance to the second starting entrance 18 is won and a small hit game is awarded, an effect (for example, a notification effect) for notifying the grant of the small hit game, etc. Can be executed. That is, it is possible to reliably perform the continuous performance until the end, and to perform the performance that should be performed by winning the small hitting lottery.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, there is a possibility that the first 1R big hit and the second 1R big hit are given in addition to the 16R big hit, the 8R probability variable big hit and the 8R non-variable big hit. is there. Hereinafter, the first 1R jackpot and the second 1R jackpot will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the 100 types of big hit symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 are classified into symbols A to C, F, and G, respectively. Similarly, the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 13 in a fixed stop are classified into symbols a to c, respectively. In FIG. 13, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display device 12 as “stop” is “Special Figure 1”, and the special figure displayed on the second special figure display device 13 is “Special Figure 2”. Show.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol F is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop is set to “1” as the prescribed number of rounds. A jackpot game, the first 1R jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol G is displayed on the first special figure display device 12 as a fixed stop is a jackpot game with “1” as the specified number of rounds. The second 1R jackpot. Further, after the end of the first 1R big hit and the second 1R big hit, the probability change state is entered.

  Although not shown in FIG. 13, in the first 1R jackpot and the second 1R jackpot, “one time” is set as the number of times the big prize opening 23 is opened in each round game, and one round game is entered. “9 balls” is set as the upper limit number of balls. In addition, when the gaming state at the time of granting the first 1R jackpot and the second 1R jackpot is in the non-variable state, the gaming state is in the non-variable state after the jackpot game is over. On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of granting the first 1R jackpot and the second 1R jackpot is variable, after the jackpot game is over, until the next jackpot game is awarded (in FIG. It will be in a variable state.

  As shown in FIG. 13, “0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time for the first 1R big hit. In the first 1R big hit, “1.7 (seconds)” is set as the maximum time of the round game. In the first 1R big hit, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Incidentally, the round game time is the maximum time because each round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls.

  In this way, the opening mode of the big winning opening 23 in the first 1R big hit and the opening mode of the big winning port 23 in the first small hit game (symbol D or symbol d) are the same opening mode. . For this reason, it is difficult to specify which winning game is given out of the first 1R big hit or the first small hit game from the opening mode of the big winning opening 23. The “opening mode of the big prize opening 23” is not limited to the time and number of times that the big prize opening 23 is opened, but the time from the start of granting a winning game until the big prize opening 23 is opened, The time from when the special winning opening 23 is closed to when the granting of the winning game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 13, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the opening time in the second 1R big hit. In the second 1R big hit, “1.7 (seconds)” is set as the maximum time of the round game. In the second 1R big hit, “0 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Incidentally, the round game time is the maximum time because each round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls.

  Thus, the opening mode of the big winning opening 23 in the second 1R big hit and the opening mode of the big winning port 23 in the second small hit game (symbol E or symbol e) are the same opening mode. . For this reason, it is difficult to specify which winning game is given out of the second 1R big hit or the second small hit game from the opening mode of the big winning opening 23.

  In addition, the time from the start of granting the first small hit game to the end, the time from the start of granting the second small hit game to the end, after the start of granting the first 1R big hit game In principle, the time until the end and the time from the start of giving the second 1R jackpot to the end are the same.

Here, the control performed by the main control CPU 30a and the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when the first 1R jackpot or the second 1R jackpot is determined will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a decides when the big hit lottery is won when the first 1R big hit or the second 1R big hit is decided as the big hit type when the big hit lottery is won. The special figure fluctuation pattern is determined. Specifically, when the first 1R big hit or the second 1R big hit is determined in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern TP12. When the first 1R big hit or the second 1R big hit is determined in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a determines the special figure variation pattern TP22. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command and a special figure designation command to the effect control CPU 31a.

  When the design F or the design G is designated by the special design designation command, and the special design variation pattern TP12 is designated, the effect control CPU 31a includes the symbol design combinations including the reach design combinations (for example, , [323]), the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped is determined. On the other hand, when the design F or the design G is designated and the special design variation pattern TP22 is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [[ 426] and [211]), the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped is determined.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute a change effect mode that notifies the player that a change state has been given. Yes. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that execution with the production | presentation display apparatus 11 can carry out the concealment production | presentation mode which alert | reports to a player that it can anticipate with respect to a probability change state. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute the normal effect mode for notifying the player that there is a low possibility of being in the probability variation state.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, from the type of the background image displayed on the effect display device 11, the player is informed of the type of the effect mode in which he / she is currently staying and is informed that the state is in the variable state. It has come to be.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect mode being executed (staying) is the variable effect mode, a background image dedicated to the variable effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. It has become. Further, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the concealment effect mode, a background image dedicated to the concealment effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Further, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the normal effect mode, a background image dedicated to the normal effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Incidentally, when the continuous effect is executed, the background image at the time of the continuous effect is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 instead of the background image indicating the effect mode being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the normal effect mode is an effect mode that is executed (stays) when in the non-changeable state. When the effect mode during execution (staying) is the normal effect mode, if any big hit game is given among 16R big hit, 8R probability variable big hit, and 8R non-probable big hit, the variable effect will be given after the big hit game ends. Transition to mode. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the normal effect mode, when the first 1R jackpot or the second 1R jackpot is awarded, the mode shifts to the secret effect mode after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the normal effect mode, when a small hit game (first small hit game and second small hit game) is given, after the small hit game ends, the mode shifts to the secret effect mode. .

  The concealment effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when the non-changeable state. If the effect mode being executed is the concealment effect mode, when 16R big hit, 8R probability variable big hit, and 8R non-probable big hit are given, the game shifts to the variable effect mode after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the concealment effect mode, when the first 1R big hit and the second 1R big hit are awarded, the concealment effect mode is continuously executed even after the big hit game ends. Similarly, when the effect mode being executed is the concealment effect mode, when the small hit game is given, the concealment effect mode is continuously executed after the end of the big hit game. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the secret effect mode, when the execution of the special figure changing game for the predetermined number of stays (50 in this embodiment) after the transition to the secret effect mode is completed, Transition to normal performance mode.

  The variable effect mode is an effect mode executed when the variable state is in effect. When the effect mode being executed is the secret effect mode, when the big hit game or the small hit game is given, the variable effect mode is continuously executed even after the end of the hit game. Further, when the effect mode being executed is the concealment effect mode, the mode changes to the normal effect mode when switching from the variable state to the non-variable state.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the effect mode will be described.
When any one of the symbols A, Symbol B, Symbol C, Symbol a, Symbol b, and Symbol c is designated, the effect control CPU 31a changes after the bonus game corresponding to the bonus game is completed. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the short effect mode.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a is executing the normal effect mode, any one of the symbol D, symbol E, symbol F, symbol G, symbol d and symbol e is designated as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. In such a case, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the concealment effect mode after the end of the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a resets the value of the stay frequency limiter for counting the number of special figure variation games executed after shifting to the concealment effect mode stored in the effect control RAM 31c (" 0 (zero) ”).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the value of the stay frequency limiter every time the effect symbol variation game is completed while the concealment effect mode is being executed. When the value of the stay number limiter after the addition reaches the number of stays, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the normal effect mode.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the normal effect mode when the change effect state is changed to the non-changeable state when the change effect effect mode is being executed. To do.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when the first 1R big hit, the second 1R big hit and the small hit game are given will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a notifies that the concealment effect mode is executed when any one of the first 1R big hit, the second 1R big hit, and the small hit game is given in the non-variable state. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the transition effect of the content to be performed.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a is in a state where a winning game 23 is opened when any one of the first 1R big hit, the second 1R big hit and the small hit game is given in the variable state. When being performed, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the notification effect shown in FIG.

Here, when a small hit game or a 1R big hit (the first 1R big hit and the second 1R big hit) are awarded, an effect performed during the grant of the hit game will be described.
When a small hit game or 1R jackpot is awarded when in the non-variable state, a transition effect is performed on the effect display device 11 while the hit game is being given (when the big prize opening 23 is open). Is called. By executing this transition effect, it is suggested to the player that the gaming state is likely to have changed.

  On the other hand, when a small hit game or 1R big hit is awarded in the variable state, a notice effect is performed on the effect display device 11 during the grant of the hit game. By executing this notification effect, the player is notified that the special winning opening 23 is open.

As described in detail above, this embodiment can obtain the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (5) and (8) to (10) of the first embodiment.
(11) When a small hit game or 1R big hit is awarded in the non-variable short state, during the granting of the hit game (when the big prize opening 23 is open), the effect display device 11 Transition effect is performed. On the other hand, when a small hit game or 1R big hit is awarded in the variable state, a notice effect is performed on the effect display device 11 while the hit game is being granted.

  Incidentally, the player desires that a big hit game is awarded in any of the non-variable state and the variable state. However, when comparing the non-variable state and the variable state, it is possible to execute the special figure variation game without significantly reducing the ball when in the variable state. For this reason, it is expected that the degree of attention to whether or not a special figure changing game once becomes a big hit is higher than that in the non-variable state.

  For this reason, when the player is in the non-variable state, the transition effect (the effect of the specific effect content) is performed during the granting of the small hit game in order to give the player a sense of expectation of being in the probabilistic state. . On the other hand, when it is in the variable state, the notification effect (the effect of the special effect content) is performed during the grant of the small hit game. In this way, an effect that is executed during the granting of the small hit game in the variable state and an effect that is executed during the grant of the small hit game in the non-variable state By executing in the mode (effect contents), it is possible to give a small hit game more effectively than simply giving a small hit game. Furthermore, when the production is executed with the production content in consideration of the player psychology for each gaming state when the small hit game is given, the interest in the game can be effectively improved.

The first embodiment and the second embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when a game ball enters while the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit game, it is determined that the prize ball has been acquired by giving the small hit game. You may comprise so that the acquisition alerting | reporting effect alert | reported to a person may be performed. For example, when the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal from the count switch SW3 while the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit game, a game ball has entered while the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit game. Is output to the CPU 31a for effect control. Then, when the small hit entry command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the sound output of the speaker Sp so as to execute the acquisition notification effect. As a result, by listening to the sound output from the speaker Sp, the player recognizes that the prize ball is paid out and improves the interest.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, a lottery lottery is not performed using a hit determination random number acquired based on a game ball entering the first starting entrance 16. May be. That is, it may be configured to perform only the small hit lottery using the hit determination random number acquired based on the game ball entering the second starting entrance 18. When configured in this way, in a non-variable state in which the first special figure variation game is likely to be executed, in principle, a small hit game is not given.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may change the winning probability of a lottery lottery. For example, the winning probability of the lottery lottery performed using the random number for hit determination obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting entrance 16 is higher than the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. It is good as a probability. However, the winning probability of the small winning lottery performed using the random number for winning determination obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting entrance 16 is the winning probability of the game ball entering the second starting entrance 18 It is desirable that the probability is lower than the winning probability of the small win lottery performed using the random number for winning determination obtained based on the entrance.

  In the first and second embodiments, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” when the continuous effect execution flag and the notice effect execution flag are set to “1” when the opening command is input. The flag may be set to “0”. In such a configuration, when the execution of the continuous effect is determined during the execution of the special figure variation game that is a big hit, the continuous production is executed from the first special figure fluctuation game after the end of the big hit game. This can be prevented.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, after the end of the 8R uncertain change big hit, when the execution of 50 special figure change games is finished, the changeover state is changed to the non-changeable state. Yes. For this reason, you may comprise so that a continuous production | presentation and a notice production may not straddle the break of a variable state and a non-variable state. For example, the number of special figure variation games executed after the end of the 8R uncertain variation big hit is counted, and after the number of times reaches the number of times of variation (for example, 40 times), the non-variable state Until it becomes, it may be configured to restrict the execution of the continuous notice effect or the notice effect.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, even if it is a case where a big hit game is provided, you may comprise so that a notice effect may be performed before the said big hit game is provided. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to surprise a player who is predicted to receive a small hit game.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may change the winning probability of a lottery lottery according to a game state. For example, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery may be set higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. Further, when the probability variation state is established, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery may be set higher than that in the non-probability variation state. In addition, the winning probability of the small hit lottery performed using the random number for winning determination obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting entrance 16 is determined as the winning probability of the game ball entering the second starting entrance 18. You may set higher than the winning probability of the small lottery lottery performed using the random number for winning judgment acquired based on the entrance. Further, the winning probability of the small hit lottery performed using the random number for hit determination acquired based on the game ball entering the first start entrance 16 is determined as the game ball entrance to the second start entrance 18. You may set to the same winning probability as the winning probability of the lottery lottery performed using the random number for winning determination acquired based on the entrance.

-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may change the kind of jackpot.
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the display mode of the small hit symbol displayed on the special symbol display devices 12 and 13 and the off symbol displayed on the special symbol display devices 12 and 13 on the fixed stop display. The display mode may not be similar.

-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that the presentation display apparatus 11, the lamp | ramp La, and the speaker Sp may each be controlled by a dedicated control board.
-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may change the conditions switched from a probability change state to a non-probability change state. For example, it is configured to switch to the non-probable change state when the number of special figure variation games executed after the probability change state (after the end of the big hit game) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 54 times). You may do it. Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the number of stays in the concealment effect mode and the number of special figure variation games from when the probability variation state is reached until the non-probability variation state is switched may be set to the same number. In addition, after the big hit game is over, the lottery for determining whether or not to switch from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state (so-called falling lottery) is determined to establish the condition for switching from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state You may comprise.

  -The number of times that the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit games of the first embodiment and the second embodiment is not limited to once, and may be multiple times. Furthermore, in the small hit game based on the symbol D or the symbol d and the small hit game based on the symbol E or the symbol e, the number of times the big prize opening 23 is opened, the opening time of the big prize opening 23, etc. may be different. .

  -When the number of times that the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit games of the first embodiment and the second embodiment is changed to a plurality of times, a notification effect may be executed for each opening. . In this case, the main control CPU 30a preferably outputs a control command to the effect control CPU 31a when the big prize opening 23 is opened and when the big prize opening 23 is closed in the small hit game. When configured in this way, the effect control CPU 31a can grasp the opening and closing of the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game. Further, even if the large winning opening 23 is configured to be opened a plurality of times in the small hit game, the notification effect may continue to be executed from the first opening until the last opening ends.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that a notice effect may be performed during execution of the special figure variation game made into the object of the win of a small lottery. When configured in this manner, the effect control CPU 31a does not need to determine the execution of the notice effect by inputting the prefetch command.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, irrespective of the content (for example, presence or absence of execution of reach production) of the production design variation game performed before the production design variation game made into the object of the input prefetch command You may comprise so that execution of a continuous production or a notice production can be determined.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may change the execution start time of a notice effect. For example, as in the case of the continuous effect, the notification effect may be executed during the execution of the special figure variable game that is executed after the execution of the notification effect is determined.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that execution of a continuous effect may not be determined during execution of a continuous effect. In this case, the execution of the continuous effect is not started again after the execution of the continuous effect is completed.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that a continuous production may not be performed. Moreover, you may comprise so that only a continuous effect may not be performed for the special figure fluctuation game based on the entrance of the game ball to the 2nd starting entrance 18.

-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that a notice effect may not be performed.
-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that a notice effect may be performed even if it is a non-changeable state.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the number of the first special figure variation games that are suspended in the effect display device 11, the lamp La, and the speaker Sp, and the second characteristics that are suspended. You may comprise so that the number of figure variation games may be alert | reported. In the case of such a configuration, the player can easily determine the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, rather than visually confirming the lighting state of the first special figure hold display device 20 or the second special figure hold display device 21. Will be able to recognize.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may newly arrange | position the winning opening different from the big winning opening 23 in game area YBa. Further, a winning opening that is opened when a big hit game is awarded may be separated from a winning opening that is opened when a small hit game is given. In this case, when a small hit game is given, it can be prevented that the small hit game is misunderstood as a big hit game. In the second embodiment, when the 1R big hit is awarded, the same winning opening as the winning opening that is opened when the small hit game is awarded may be opened.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the time (specified time) for opening the big winning opening 23 in the small hit game is not longer than the interval (time) when the game balls are continuously fired. May be. That is, the time for which the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit game may be set to the same time as the interval when the game balls are continuously fired. In addition, the time for which the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit game may be shorter than the interval when the game balls are continuously fired. In addition, the time for which the big winning opening 23 is opened in the small hit game may be set to be equal to or less than the interval when the game balls are continuously fired.

-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may change the space | interval (time) in case a game ball is continuously launched.
-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, it is good also considering one kind of small hits.

-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may vary the time which opens the big winning opening 23 according to the kind of small hit.
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, after the execution of the special figure variation game based on the special figure fluctuation pattern TP22, the special figure fluctuation pattern TP23 is displayed until the subsequent small hit game ends. You may comprise so that the production | presentation of the content same as the content performed based on the effect display apparatus 11 may be performed.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the small hit game grant time is in the variable state, the effect display device 11 and the lamp are compared to the small hit game grant time in the non-variable state. You may comprise so that the production | presentation in the small hit game provision may be performed using many apparatuses among La and the speaker Sp. In this case, the effect display device 11, the lamp La, and the speaker Sp that can execute the effect during the small hit game grant function as the effect executing means.

  -In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, even if the reach effect is performed until the special figure variation game that can be the target of the continuous effect is executed, the execution of the continuous effect can be determined. Also good.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls when a game ball enters each of the entrances 16, 18, 23 may be changed. However, the number of game balls to be paid out when the game ball enters the big winning opening 23 is the game to be paid out when the game ball enters the first start entrance 16 or the second start entrance 18. It is desirable that the number be larger than the number of spheres. Further, the number of game balls paid out when a game ball enters the first start entrance 16 is greater than or equal to the number of game balls delivered when the game ball enters the second start entrance 18. The number is desirable. When a game ball enters the first start entrance 16 or the second start entrance 18, it is not necessary to pay out the game ball. That is, the number of game balls to be paid out by entering a game ball into the first start entrance 16 or the second start entrance 18 may be “0”.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the second start entrance 18 has priority over the first special figure variation game triggered by the entrance of the game ball into the first start entrance 16. The second special figure variable game may not be configured to be executed when the game ball enters the game. For example, according to the order in which game balls enter the first start entrance 16 and the second start entrance 18, a special variation game triggered by the entrance may be executed. Even in the case of such a configuration, the second special figure variation game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting entrance 18 is likely to be executed in the variable state.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that a notice effect may be performed with lamps La other than the effect display apparatus 11, and the speaker Sp. Similarly, the notification effect may be executed by the lamp La or the speaker Sp other than the effect display device 11.

  In the second embodiment, the number of specified rounds determined for the first 1R jackpot and the first 1R jackpot may be set to 2 or more. Further, the opening mode of the small hit game may be changed in accordance with the opening mode of the first 1R jackpot and the second 1R jackpot.

  -In the second embodiment, the big hit symbol classified as the first 1R big hit or the second 1R big hit is displayed as a fixed stop display on the special figure display devices 12 and 13, and the small hit symbol is special. You may make it similar to the display mode at the time of final stop display on the figure display devices 12 and 13. At this time, it is good also considering the number of the special figure light emission parts 12a-12h and 13a-13h to light as one.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) Setting holding means for setting lottery information for specifying which of the first probability lottery winning probability is a low probability state or a high probability state is set; and the lottery is set in the setting holding means Lottery information setting means for setting information, and the first lottery means performs the first winning lottery with a winning probability that can be specified from the lottery information set in the setting holding means. The winning probability of the second lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second starting entrance is higher than the winning probability of the first lottery in the high probability state. A gaming machine.

  (B) The first ball that can enter the starting entrance with a certain probability regardless of which of the high entry rate gaming state and the low entry rate gaming state is the first entry. And a second start-up entrance that allows a game ball to enter with a higher probability when the gaming state is the high-entry rate gaming state than when the gaming state is the low-entry rate gaming state. There is a ball opening, and the second starting entrance is provided with an opening / closing member capable of opening the game ball so as to enter the second starting entrance so as to open the opening / closing member. Open lottery means for performing an open lottery or not, and opening / closing member control means for controlling the opening operation of the opening / closing member when the open lottery is won, wherein the starting prize ball number is the first prize ball number The first starting prize ball number set at the starting entrance, and the first starting set at the second starting entrance. There is a second starting prize ball number equal to or less than the number of balls, and when the game state is the high-entry rate game state and the game balls are continuously fired, the 1 The probability that the game ball of the ball enters the first starting entrance is less than the probability indicating the reciprocal of the first starting prize ball number, and the gaming state is the high entering rate gaming state. When a game ball is continuously fired, the probability that the one game ball will enter the second starting entrance is the reciprocal of the number of the second starting prize balls. The probability that a game ball will enter the second starting entrance is changed in accordance with the winning probability of the open lottery, the time for the opening and closing member to open, and the rolling direction of the game ball. In order to do so, it is set by at least one of the disposing methods of the obstacle members disposed in the game area. Game machine to be.

  (C) a derivation result obtained by deriving a lottery result of a winning lottery, comprising: a launch operation means operable by a player; and a launch device that launches a game ball to a game area based on the operation of the launch operation means. Of the low entrance rate gaming state in which the entrance rate at which the game ball enters the starting entrance to give the start conditions for the production is low probability or the high entrance rate game state in which the entrance rate is high probability A gaming machine capable of setting either one as a gaming state, and a first lottery means for performing a first lottery to determine whether or not the first hit, and when the first winning lottery is won, A first hit generating means for causing a first hit which can be a trigger for changing the gaming state by opening a specific entrance provided in the gaming area after the end of the result derivation effect to be drawn; After the end of one hit, the high entry rate gaming state and the low entry rate gaming state A game state setting means for determining which one is to be set as a gaming state, a second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery for determining whether or not the second winning, and when the second winning lottery is won, After completion of the result derivation effect subject to lottery per 2, the specific entrance is opened, and a second per-entry means for generating a second peri that cannot be a trigger for changing the gaming state, and to each entrance Prize ball payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as a prize ball for each of the game entrances for the entrance of the game balls of A first starting entrance that allows a game ball to enter with a certain probability regardless of which one of the rate game state and the low entrance rate game state, and the game state is the high entrance rate When in the gaming state, the gaming ball enters with a higher probability than in the low entry rate gaming state. And the winning ball payout means pays out one game ball in response to one game ball entering the second start ball entrance. The predetermined number of game balls is paid out in a number larger than the number of starting prize balls in response to one game ball entering the specific entrance. The launching device continuously launches game balls one by one at a predetermined interval when the launch operation means continues to be operated, and the specific entrance is configured to roll game balls in the game area. One opening time of the specific entrance is arranged on the route and is set to a time equal to or longer than the predetermined interval at which the game balls are fired when the game balls are continuously fired. The probability of winning the lottery per second is higher than the probability of winning the lottery per first. A gaming machine characterized by

  (D) A first game ball that can enter the starting entrance with a certain probability regardless of which of the high entry rate gaming state and the low entry rate gaming state And a second start-up entrance that allows a game ball to enter with a higher probability when the gaming state is the high-entry rate gaming state than when the gaming state is the low-entry rate gaming state. And the second lottery means does not perform the second lottery for the game ball entering the first start entrance, while the second start entrance A gaming machine, wherein a second lottery is performed for a game ball entering a ball opening.

  (E) a derivation result obtained by deriving a lottery result of winning lottery, comprising: a launch operation means operable by a player; and a launch device that launches a game ball to a game area based on the operation of the launch operation means. Among the low entrance rate gaming state in which the entrance rate at which the game ball enters the entrance entrance to give the start condition of the production has a low probability and the high entrance rate game state in which the entrance rate has a high probability A gaming machine capable of setting either one as a gaming state, and a first lottery means for performing a first lottery to determine whether or not the first hit, and when the first winning lottery is won, A first hit generating means for causing a first hit which can be a trigger for changing the gaming state by opening a specific entrance provided in the gaming area after the end of the result derivation effect to be drawn; After the occurrence of one per game, the high entry rate gaming state and the low entry rate gaming state A game state setting means for setting one of them as a gaming state, a second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery for determining whether or not the second winning, and when the second winning lottery is won, After completion of the result derivation effect subject to the lottery, the specific entrance is opened to generate a second hit that can cause a second hit that cannot be a chance to change the game state, and a game to each entrance A prize ball paying means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls as a prize ball for each ball entrance, and an effect executing means capable of executing an effect during the second occurrence. And an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect in the effect execution means, and the launch device continuously fires the game balls one by one at a predetermined interval when the launch operation means continues to be operated, The prize ball payout means has one game ball entering the starting entrance. It is possible to pay out a predetermined number of game balls for the starting prize ball in response to the fact that one game ball has entered the specific entrance, rather than the number of starting prize balls. A predetermined number of gaming balls of a predetermined number are paid out in large numbers, and the specific entrance is the same as a rolling path for entering the starting entrance into the starting entrance When a game ball is continuously fired in the high entrance rate gaming state, the one game ball enters the start entrance when the game ball is launched. The probability is set to be less than the probability indicating the reciprocal number of the starting prize ball number, and the effect control means is configured to produce the effect according to the special effect content during the second hit when the high pitching rate gaming state is in effect. While the second entry when in the low entry rate gaming state is possible A game machine characterized in that during the occurrence of a hit, it is possible to control execution of the effect with a specific effect content different from the special effect content.

  (F) a result of deriving lottery results of various types of lottery, comprising: a launch operation means operable by a player; and a launch device for launching a game ball to the game area based on the operation of the launch operation means. A low entrance rate gaming state in which the entrance rate at which the game ball enters the entrance entrance to which the start condition for the derivation effect is given is low probability and a high entrance rate game state in which the entrance rate is high probability A gaming machine in which one of them can be set as a gaming state, and a first lottery means for performing a first lottery to determine whether or not the first hit, and when the first lottery is won, A first hit occurrence means for causing a first hit that can be a trigger for changing the game state by opening a specific entrance provided in the game area after the end of the result derivation effect to be the target of the winning lottery; After the first hit, the high pitch rate gaming state and the low pitch rate game A game state setting means for setting one of the two as a gaming state, a second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery for determining whether or not the second winning, and the second winning lottery when the second winning lottery is won. After completion of the result derivation effect that is the target of the winning lottery, the specific entrance is opened, and a second hit generating means for generating a second hit that cannot be a trigger for changing the gaming state, and to each entrance A prize ball paying means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls for each entrance as a prize ball, and an effect time determining means for determining an effect time of the result derivation effect, A result derivation effect execution control means for controlling execution of the result derivation effect at the effect time determined by the effect time determination means, and the launching device is at a predetermined interval when the firing operation means continues to be operated. Each game ball is continuously fired one by one, The ball payout means is capable of paying out the starting prize ball number of game balls when one game ball has entered the start entrance, and one game is supplied to the specific entrance. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out in a larger number than the number of starting prize balls in response to the ball entering, and the specific entrance is provided with the starting entrance ball. It is arranged on the same path as the rolling path for entering the game ball into the mouth, and when the game ball is continuously fired in the high entrance rate gaming state, The probability that the one game ball enters the start entrance is set to be less than the probability indicating the reciprocal of the start prize ball number, and the effect time determination means is in the high entrance rate game state. Sometimes when the second winning lottery is won, as the effect derivation effect time for the result of the winning, A time different from an effect time that can be determined as an effect time of a result derivation effect that is a target of winning when the second winning lottery is won when in a low entry rate gaming state is characterized in that Gaming machine.

  (G) a first start entrance that can be given a start condition of a first result deriving effect for deriving a result corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery by entering a game ball; In response to the game ball entering the starting entrance, first random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number value used for winning lottery, and the random number value acquired by the first random number acquisition means A first hold storage means for storing that the execution of the first result derivation effect based on the value of the game is held, and a game ball entering the first draw a result corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery The second starting entrance that can be given the starting condition of the result derivation effect 2 and the random number used for the lottery are obtained when the game ball enters the second starting entrance Second random number acquisition means that performs acquisition by the second random number acquisition means. And a second hold storage means for storing that the execution of the second result derivation effect based on the random number value is suspended, and the first result derivation effect or the second result derivation. Result derivation effect execution control means for causing the result derivation effect execution means to execute, first lottery means for performing a first lottery based on the value of the random number to determine whether or not the first hit, and the first per lottery When winning, after the result derivation effect for deriving the result according to the lottery result of the first per lottery is ended, the specific entrance that is arranged in the game area is opened, and the game state can be changed. A first winning means for generating one hit, a second lottery means for performing a second winning lottery for determining whether or not the second winning is based on the value of the random number, and when the second winning lottery is won, Result that derives result according to lottery result of lottery per 2 After the appearance appearance is finished, the specific entrance is opened to generate a second hit that can not be a trigger for changing the gaming state, and the first result is derived to the first holding storage means. When the fact that the execution of the effect is suspended is stored, the first result derivation effect corresponding to the memory and the one or more executed until the first result derivation effect is executed The execution of the continuous effect is determined by the continuous effect execution determining means capable of determining the execution of the continuous effect when the execution condition for executing the continuous effect is established in the result derivation effect, and the continuous effect execution determining means. A continuous production execution control unit for causing the continuous production execution unit to execute the continuous production, and the continuous production execution control unit stores the random number in the second holding storage unit during the execution of the continuous production. Value and perturbation If it is stored that the execution of the second result derivation effect based on the value of the number is suspended, and the value of the random number is a value that wins the lottery per second, The execution of the continuous effect is controlled by switching from the execution state in which the continuous effect is executed with the start of execution of the second result derivation effect based on the value to the non-execution state in which the continuous effect is not executed, and the second hold storage unit After the execution of the second result derivation effect based on the value of the random number stored in is completed, the game machine is controlled to return to the execution state from the non-execution state and control the execution of the continuous effect.

  (H) a first start entrance that can give a start condition for a variable game by entering a game ball, and a first entrance detection that detects a game ball that has entered the first start entrance. Means, a second start entrance that can give a start condition for a variable game by entering a game ball, and a second entrance detection that detects a game ball that has entered the second start entrance Means, an opening / closing member for switching between a first state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and a second state in which a game ball is easy to enter, and a game ball into the entrance of the second start entrance The player can be given a specific entrance that has the same rolling path as the rolling path for the second starting entrance and the entrance to the first starting entrance. The first start prize ball information indicating the number of first start prize balls can be given to the player at the timing of entering the second start entrance opening, A second start prize ball information indicating the number of second start prize balls equal to or less than the number of dynamic prize balls can be given to the player in response to the entry to the specific entrance, and the first start Prize ball information storage means for storing prize ball information including the number of prize balls and specific prize ball information indicating a number of particular prize balls greater than the number of second starting prize balls; In the case of the first win, after the end of the variable game, a first per game is created that opens the specific entrance, and in the case of the second win, the specific entrance is opened after the end of the variable game. A winning game generating means for generating a second winning game to be performed; an open / close lottery means for performing an open / close lottery to determine whether or not to switch the entrance of the second starting entrance to the second state; and The rate per unit time for switching the entrance entrance of the start entrance to the second state is the first By setting the ratio, the non-entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance rate to the second start entrance is the first probability, and the entrance of the second start entrance is the second state. By changing the rate per unit time to the second rate higher than the first rate, any of the entrance rate improvement states in which the entrance rate to the second starting entrance is the second probability State generating means for generating either of them, and a base-up for increasing the chance of winning a prize ball by hitting the second in the above-mentioned improved entry rate state and in the above-mentioned non-entry rate improved state A base-up generating means for generating a gaming state; and at least when the second winning game is occurring and the specific entrance is open, the game ball is inserted into the specific entrance A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect including the content to be urged, When the first hit game before the occurrence of the first per game is in the non-entrance rate improvement state, the end of the first per game is the increase in the entrance rate, and before the second per game occurrence occurs the non-entry rate. When the game is in the improved state, the non-entry rate improvement state is entered after the end of the second per game, and the number of winning balls that can be obtained when the second per game is generated is the number of prize balls that can be acquired. The specific effect executing means is configured such that, when the second hit game before the occurrence of the second hit game is in the non-entrance rate improvement state, the specific effect executing means is The specific effect is executed in a manner different from that in the rate improvement state, and the second per game is generated before the second per game is generated. The notice effect is performed and the second per game is created The specific when entering the sphere opening is opened, the gaming machine characterized by being configured such that the specific effect is executed.

(I) The game according to the technical idea (h), wherein the second winning game includes a plurality of types of winning games that have the same time to be generated but have different opening modes of the specific entrance. Machine.
(Nu) It is configured to be able to hold the execution of a plurality of variable games, and when the execution of the change game is put on hold, the change game and the change game are executed 1 The execution of the continuous effect by the continuous effect execution determining means and the continuous effect execution determining means capable of determining the execution of the continuous effect when the execution condition for executing the continuous effect is established in the variable game of times or multiple times. The game machine according to the technical idea (C) or (I), comprising: a continuous production execution control unit that causes the continuous production execution unit to execute the continuous production when the game is determined.

  GH: Image display unit, TH1: First rolling direction, TH2: Second rolling direction, TK1: First rolling path, TK2: Second rolling path, La: Lamp, Sp: Speaker, YB: Game board, Y6 ... launching device, Y6a ... launching handle, 10 ... pachinko machine (game machine), 11 ... production display device, 12 ... first special figure display device, 13 ... second special figure display device, 16 ... first 1 starting entrance, 18 ... 2nd starting entrance, 19 ... opening and closing blades, 22 ... big prize entrance door, 23 ... big prize entrance, 24 ... general figure display device, 25 ... gate, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 30d ... Random number generator, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production Control RAM, 50... Discharge control board, 50a... Discharge control PU, 50b ... payout control ROM, 50c ... payout control RAM, 51 ... ball dispenser.

Claims (2)

A first entrance where a start condition for the first variable game can be given by entering a game ball;
A second entrance where a start condition for the second variable game can be given by entering a game ball;
An opening / closing member capable of taking a first state in which a game ball is difficult to enter the second entrance and a second state in which the game ball is easy to enter;
A specific entrance provided along with the second entrance on a predetermined rolling path among the rolling paths of the game balls;
A lottery means for performing the lottery;
A winning game generating means for generating a winning game for opening the specific entrance after the end of the variable game,
A state generating means capable of generating a ball entering rate improvement state for improving the rate per unit time at which the opening and closing member is in the second state as compared with the non-ball entering rate improving state;
Production execution means for performing the production,
The number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the specific entrance is greater than the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the first entrance, and More than the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the second entrance,
There are a first win and a second win in the first variation game,
In the second variable game, there are a third win and a fourth win.
The winning game includes a first winning game that occurs when the first winning is achieved, a second winning game that occurs when the second winning is achieved, and the third winning game There are a third per game that occurs in the game and a fourth per game that occurs when the fourth game is reached,
The number of prize balls that can be obtained when the second per game is created is less than the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the first per game is created,
The number of prize balls that can be obtained when the fourth game is generated is smaller than the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the third game is created,
In the case where the fourth hit is made during the improved entrance rate, the game ball enters the specific entrance during the fourth hit game than in the case where the hit is not made during the improved entrance rate state. Spheres increase the chances of winning prize balls,
The production execution means
When the second per game is generated, a notice effect for notifying that the second per game is generated is executed before the second per game is generated. When a specific entrance is open and the specific entrance is open, a specific effect including content that prompts the game entrance to enter the specific entrance is executed.
When the fourth winning game is generated, a notice effect for notifying that the fourth winning game is generated is executed before the fourth winning game is generated, and the fourth winning game is executed. When a specific entrance is open and the specific entrance is open, a specific effect including content that prompts the game entrance to enter the specific entrance is executed.
When the second per game is in the non-entry rate improvement state, the specific effect is executed in a different manner from the case in which the fourth per game is in the increased entrance rate state. To play.   A first entrance where a start condition for the first variable game can be given by entering a game ball;
  A second entrance where a start condition for the second variable game can be given by entering a game ball;
  An opening / closing member capable of taking a first state in which a game ball is difficult to enter the second entrance and a second state in which the game ball is easy to enter;
  A specific entrance provided along with the second entrance on a predetermined rolling path among the rolling paths of the game balls;
  A lottery means for performing a lottery for a floating game;
  A winning game generating means for generating a winning game for opening the specific entrance after the end of the variable game,
  Normal variation game success / failure lottery means for performing normal variation game success / failure lottery,
  A normal hit game generating means for generating a normal hit game for bringing the opening and closing member into the second state after the normal variable game is ended,
  A state generating means capable of generating an improved entrance rate; and
  Production execution means for performing the production,
  The entrance rate improvement state is a state in which the game time of the normal variation game is short compared to the non-entrance rate improvement state,
  The number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the specific entrance is greater than the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the first entrance, and More than the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the second entrance,
  There are a first win and a second win in the first variation game,
  In the second variable game, there are a third win and a fourth win.
  The winning game includes a first winning game that occurs when the first winning is achieved, a second winning game that occurs when the second winning is achieved, and the third winning game There are a third per game that occurs in the game and a fourth per game that occurs when the fourth game is reached,
  The number of prize balls that can be obtained when the second per game is created is less than the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the first per game is created,
  The number of prize balls that can be obtained when the fourth game is generated is smaller than the number of prize balls that can be obtained when the third game is created,
  In the case where the fourth hit is made during the improved entrance rate, the game ball enters the specific entrance during the fourth hit game than in the case where the hit is not made during the improved entrance rate state. Spheres increase the chances of winning prize balls,
  The production execution means
  When the second per game is generated, a notice effect for notifying that the second per game is generated is executed before the second per game is generated. When a specific entrance is open and the specific entrance is open, a specific effect including content that prompts the game entrance to enter the specific entrance is executed.
  When the fourth winning game is generated, a notice effect for notifying that the fourth winning game is generated is executed before the fourth winning game is generated, and the fourth winning game is executed. When a specific entrance is open and the specific entrance is open, a specific effect including content that prompts the game entrance to enter the specific entrance is executed.
  When the second per game is in the non-entry rate improvement state, the specific effect is executed in a different manner from the case in which the fourth per game is in the increased entrance rate state. To play.