JP6307411B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is performed by changing the symbol based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and as a result, when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed, The big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game advantageous to the player to which a large number of prize balls are paid out is generated.

  In addition, there is one having a probability changing function for changing the winning probability state of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery from the low probability state to the high probability state after the big hit game ends. If the winning probability state that wins the big win in the big win lottery is a state that has changed to a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as "probability change state"), it will be easier to win the big hit in the big win lottery, so the player will always A game is played with the expectation that a certain change state will be given.

  In such a gaming machine, as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is provided a probability variation opportunity region through which a game ball that has entered the big prize opening can pass, and the probability variation opportunity region is played in a specific round game of the big hit game. A gaming machine is disclosed in which a probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished by passing the ball. In addition, depending on whether the opening time of the big prize opening in a specific round game is long or short, the degree of probability variation can be varied, and the expectation for the probability variation is enhanced. By doing so, the interest in games is improved.

JP 2013-230359 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, if the opening time of the grand prize opening is short in a specific round game, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win the grand prize opening, and further, it is difficult for the gaming ball to pass through the probable opportunity area. Not only is the possibility that the probability variation state is given low, but there is a possibility that the interest in the game will be reduced due to a decrease in the chance that a large number of prize balls are paid out.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols. A jackpot determining means for determining whether the symbol variation game is a big hit, a big hit type determining means for determining the type of the big hit when the jackpot determining means determines that the big hit is determined, 1 special entrance, first special opening / closing means that operates so that the first special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state in a specific round game of jackpot game, and entrance from the first special entrance First special entry means having a probability change opportunity region through which a game ball can pass, a second special entry port through which a game ball can enter, and the second special entry port in a non-specific round game of jackpot game Open A second special ball entry means having a second special opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a state and a closed state; and a big hit on the condition that the game ball passes to the probability variation opportunity area in the first special ball entry means State control means for controlling a probability change state for changing the winning probability from a low probability state to a high probability state, wherein the jackpot type determination means includes a first jackpot to which a first jackpot game is awarded, and the first jackpot The second big hit game in which the total upper limit opening time of the first special entrance gate in the specific round game is shorter and the total upper limit opening time of the second special entrance gate in the non-specific round game is longer than the big hit game The gist is that it is possible to determine the second big hit that is given.

  In the gaming machine, the jackpot type determining means is operable in a predetermined opening mode after the first special opening / closing means is operated in the same opening mode as the second jackpot game in the specific round game. In the specific round game, the third big hit to which the third big hit game in which the second special opening / closing means can be operated can be determined in the same opening manner as the first big hit game may be determined.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows the open mode of each big winning device. The figure which shows the open | release aspect of a distribution shutter. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the open | release aspect of each big winning device and a distribution shutter. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows a jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(l) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(l) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect in jackpot game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button BT as an operation means for effect that can be operated by the player.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game) is performed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In the present embodiment, in the special symbol display device 11 as the symbol display means, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result), and an outlier symbol that can recognize a slippage (a loss display result). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display unit GH1 that displays an effect image separately from the special symbol display device 11. In the effect display device 16 as effect execution means, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game is started, the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Further, in the effect display device 16, before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, there is a case where the reach is combined and a reach state is formed. As the reach symbol combination, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (left column and right column in this embodiment) among the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific columns (this embodiment) In the form, a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. If the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and the off symbol is stopped, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. In this embodiment, as a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result), a symbol combination in which all the decorative symbols of the entire row are of the same type, and as an outlier symbol combination (missing display result), the decorative symbol of all the rows Symbol combinations that are not the same type are defined.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning port 21a through which a game ball can enter. The first start winning device 21 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 21a. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the variable game can be given, and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls can be given. A payout condition is given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning device 22 having a second start winning port 22a through which a game ball can enter. The second start winning device 22 is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (ordinary electric accessory) that opens and closes the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL3 (see FIG. 7). The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball (a ball is restricted) in the second start winning port 22a of the second start winning device 22, and a game ball can enter (the ball is Operates in the allowed (open) state. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state with a predetermined opening pattern when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The second start winning device 22 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the variable game can be given, and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls can be given. A payout condition is given.

  The game board YB is provided with a first grand prize-winning device 23 having a first grand prize-winning port 23a (first special ball-entry port) through which a game ball can enter. The first special winning device 23 as the first special winning means is a first special opening / closing means for opening and closing the first special winning opening 23a by the operation of the first special winning opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 7). A first grand prize opening door 23b is provided. The first grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). ) Operates in the open state. The first grand prize opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The first grand prize device 23 is provided with a first count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out are given.

  In addition, the first grand prize winning device 23 is provided so that a probability change opportunity area 23c and a general area 23d through which a game ball having entered the first grand prize winning opening 23a can pass are branched. A distribution shutter 23e is disposed downstream of the first big prize opening 23a and upstream of the probability change opportunity area 23c and the general area 23d, and the operation of the distribution solenoid SOL4 (refer to FIG. 7) The game balls that have entered the 1st prize opening 23a are distributed. The sorting shutter 23e operates in a closed state in which the game ball is guided to the general area 23d and an open state in which the game ball is guided to the probability change opportunity area 23c. The sorting shutter 23e operates in an open state with a predetermined opening pattern when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  A probability variation opportunity sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has passed through the probability variation opportunity region 23c is disposed in the probability variation opportunity region 23c. When a game ball that has passed through the probability change opportunity area 23c is detected by the probability change opportunity sensor SE6, a probability change function (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) is activated after the big hit game is completed.

  The game board YB is provided with a second grand prize-winning device 24 having a second big prize-winning opening 24a (second special entrance) through which a game ball can enter. The second special winning device 24 as the second special winning means is a second special opening / closing means that opens and closes the second special winning opening 24a by the operation of the second special winning opening solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 7). A second big prize mouth piece 24b is arranged. The second grand prize opening piece 24b is in a closed state in which no game ball can enter the second big prize opening 24a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). ) Operates in the open state. The second big prize mouth piece 24b operates in an open state with a predetermined release pattern when a predetermined release condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the second grand prize winning piece 24b is disposed in the passage Z of the game board YB. The second grand prize opening piece 24b is arranged so as not to protrude from the game board YB in the closed state, and makes it difficult for a game ball passing through the passage Z to enter the second big prize opening 24a. Then, the game balls that are not entered into the second grand prize winning opening 24a are rolled through the passage Z in the direction in which the first big prize winning device 23 is disposed. On the other hand, the second big prize mouth piece 24b is displaced to move forward (player side) by operating in the open state, and is disposed so as to protrude from the game board YB and passes through the passage Z. Can enter the second grand prize opening 24a.

  The second grand prize device 24 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize port 24a. When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 24a is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls is given.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the first big prize opening door 23b and the second big prize opening piece 24b are operated to open according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the respective big prize winning openings 23a, 24a are opened. Thus, the entry of game balls is permitted. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player because a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given (by the establishment of a predetermined advantageous condition) when the jackpot is determined by internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  On the game board YB, a holding display device 13 is disposed separately from each special symbol display device 11 and the effect display device 16. The hold display device 13 as a hold display means indicates the number of variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the hold display device 13 has a variable game start condition established when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a, while the execution condition of the variable game is This indicates the number of variable games whose execution (start) has been suspended since they have not yet been established, so-called start-pending storage number (hereinafter, “pending storage number”).

  A normal symbol display device 15 is arranged on the game board YB. In this normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) using a normal symbol for deriving one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 15 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 15 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  An operating gate 25 is disposed on the game board YB. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE5 (see FIG. 7) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE5, a start condition for the usual game can be given. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second start winning port 22a). It is what is said. When the lottery result of the ordinary game is a normal hit and a game is awarded per ordinary figure, the opening / closing member 22b is opened and the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier to enter a game ball into the second start winning opening 22a by opening the opening / closing member 22b, and the player can easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball for the variable game. You can get a chance.

  In this embodiment, a probability changing function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be a gaming state advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement function is provided. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can give an entrance rate improvement state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. In the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the base drawing game for deriving the lottery result for the base drawing is shortened compared to when the entrance rate improvement state is not given (non-entry rate improvement state). . Further, in the increased entrance rate state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is higher than in the non-entry rate improvement state. In addition, in the improved entrance rate, when the lottery per standard drawing is won, the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on winning the lottery per general drawing is larger than in the non-entry rate improved state. become longer. In addition, during the entrance rate improvement state, the change time of the variable game may be shortened as compared to the non-entry rate improvement state. Often shortened.

  In this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given until a predetermined entrance rate improvement end condition is satisfied. The state in which the entrance rate is improved can be a game state in which the opening / closing member 22b operates in an advantageous manner for the player and the entrance rate to the second start winning opening 22a per unit time is more advantageous than the normal player. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state can be imparted even during the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is disposed below the effect display device 16, and the right side of the game board YB is more rolled when the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the second flow path Y. For this reason, in the non-entry rate improvement state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the first flow path X is caused to roll in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 21a. Tend to fire game balls. On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, an operation gate 25, a second start winning opening 22a, a second large winning opening 24a, and a first large winning opening 23a are arranged in order from the top. Rolling the two flow paths Y makes it easier for the game balls to enter than rolling the first flow paths X. For this reason, in the winning rate improvement state in which the game balls can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a is made in the big hit game so that the game balls can enter the second start winning opening 22a. The game ball tends to be fired so as to roll the second flow path Y in order to allow the game ball to enter.

Next, the jackpot game specified in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. In this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. When the opening time ends, a round game in which each of the special winning openings 23a and 24a is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is continued until the upper limit number of game balls enter the respective big winning openings 23a, 24a, or until a specified time elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. In this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of types of big hits, and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Depending on the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won, any of the big hits is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) is 164/65536 (about 1/399) in the non-probability change state that is not the probability change state, and 1010/65536 (about 1/65) in the probability change state. ) Are specified respectively. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and when the first count sensor SE3 or the second count sensor SE4 detects a game ball, As the number of payout prize balls, “14” is defined.

Here, the types of jackpot games will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 2, when winning the big hit lottery, one big hit is determined from among the three types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Of the three types of jackpots, which jackpot is awarded is determined according to a special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 11 in a fixed stop state are classified for each type of jackpot.

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 11, the symbol ZA has 43 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 11 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol ZC has 46 types of jackpot symbols. It is distributed.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 11 is indicated as a special jackpot game (first jackpot game), and the jackpot game is designated as a special jackpot (first jackpot game). ). The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 11 is indicated as a special jackpot game (third jackpot game), and the jackpot is designated as a special jackpot (first jackpot game). 3 big hits). The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZC is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 11 is indicated as a specific jackpot game (second jackpot game), and the jackpot game is designated as a specific jackpot (first jackpot game). 2 big hits).

  Each jackpot game has an opening time (indicated as “OP” in the figure), “13s” as the ending time (indicated as “ED” in the figure), and “14 times” as the specified number of rounds. As the upper limit number of game balls that can be entered in a game, “9 balls” are respectively defined jackpot games.

  In addition, when winning each jackpot, on condition that the game ball has passed the probability change opportunity area 23c in the first big winning device 23, after the jackpot game is over, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, The probability variation state is given with a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “100 times”) as the upper limit number of times until the end of the variable game.

  In addition, when each jackpot is won, after the jackpot game is over, regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed the probability change opportunity area 23c in the first big winning device 23, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, A state in which the entering rate is improved is given by setting the upper limit number of times until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “100 times”) of the variable game is over.

  As shown in FIG. 3, it is defined that the opening modes of the big winning openings 23 a and 24 a in each round game are different depending on the type of the big hit game. In the round game of the fourth round, the first grand prize opening 23a is controlled to be in the open state, and the second big prize opening 24a is not controlled to be in the open state. In the round games of the first to third and fifth to fourteenth rounds, The second grand prize opening 24a is controlled to be in the open state, and the first big prize opening 23a is not controlled to be in the open state.

  In the present embodiment, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 23a is controlled to be in an open state as in the round game of the fourth round is referred to as a specific round game, and as in round games other than the fourth round, A round game in which the second big prize opening 24a is controlled to be in an open state is referred to as a non-specific round game. Thus, in each jackpot game, the same number of round games are defined as a specific round game and a non-specific round game.

  Also, in FIG. 3, as an open mode, the fact that each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a is in an open state is indicated as “open”, and after the round game is finished, each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a is in a closed state. It is indicated as “interval”, and the fact that each of the special winning openings 23a, 24a is closed in the round game is indicated as “interval in R (round)”.

  When the special jackpot (symbol ZA) is won, the upper limit opening time for the special jackpot game is "25s" for the round games of the 1st to 7th rounds, and "40ms" for the round games of the 8th to 14th rounds. It is prescribed.

  When the special jackpot (symbol ZB) is won, the upper limit opening time for the special jackpot game is “25s” for the round games of the first to third and fifth to seventh rounds, and “ “40 ms” is specified. In the fourth round game, the first grand prize opening 23a is controlled based on a special opening pattern. As this special opening pattern, the first grand prize opening 23a is in the “40 ms” open state (denoted as the first release), and then operates in the “8s” closed state and the “25s” open state (second). Indicated as open). Further, in the present embodiment, even when the first grand prize opening 23a is in the middle of the control based on the special opening pattern, when the round game of the fourth round is finished, the control is finished and the closed state is closed.

  When a specific jackpot (symbol ZC) is won, the upper limit opening time for a specific jackpot game is "25s" for rounds 1 to 3, 5 to 8, and round games for rounds 4, 9 to 14 In this case, “40 ms” is specified.

  In this embodiment, in each jackpot game, “10 s” is defined as the interval time after the end of the second round game, and “2 s” is defined as the interval time after the other round games are completed. ing.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the sorting shutter 23e operates in an open state based on a predetermined release pattern only for the round game of the fourth round, and in the other round games, the closed state is set to the closed state. maintain. Specifically, in the round game of the fourth round, the sorting shutter 23e operates in the “40 ms” open state (denoted as the first release), then operates in the “2s” closed state, and the “25s” open state. (Denoted as second release). Further, in the present embodiment, the distribution shutter 23e is in the middle of the control based on the release pattern, and when the fourth round game is finished, the control is finished and operates in the closed state.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, a specific example of the operations of the first big prize opening door 23b, the second big prize opening piece 24b, and the sorting shutter 23e will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, when a special big hit is won, in the third round game, the second big prize piece 24b operates in an open state. When the third round game is completed at the timing indicated by T10, the second big prize mouth piece 24b operates in a closed state, and an interval time (indicated as “INT” in the drawing) is started.

  When the fourth round game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in an open state with “25s” as an upper limit. In this case, the sorting shutter 23e operates in the “40 ms” closed state, then operates in the “2s” closed state at the timing indicated by T12, and operates again in the closed state at the timing indicated by T13.

  Thus, after the timing indicated by the symbol T13, there is sufficient time for the game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 23a and for the game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c. For this reason, if the game ball is fired so as to enter the first big winning opening 23a, the game ball passes through the probability change opportunity region 23c, and the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends. .

  Accordingly, in the special big hit game, in the specific round game, the first grand prize opening door 23b is in an open state in a special opening mode (long open mode) in which one or more game balls can enter the first big winning opening 23a. It is a big hit game that works. In this embodiment, since a maximum of 100 game balls can be fired per minute, when the upper limit opening time is defined as 0.6 s or more, it is easy to enter one or more game balls (entering) If it is defined as less than 0.6 s, it can be said that it is difficult to enter one game ball.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the special big hit is won, in the third round game, the second big prize mouth piece 24b operates in the open state. Further, when the third round game is completed at the timing indicated by T10, the second big prize mouth piece 24b operates in the closed state, and the interval time is started.

  When the fourth round game is started at the timing indicated by T11, the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the "40ms" open state, and at the timing indicated by T12, the "8s" is closed. And at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, it operates in the open state with “25s” as the upper limit. In this case, similarly, the sorting shutter 23e operates in the “40 ms” closed state, then operates in the “2s” closed state at the timing indicated by T12, and then returns to the closed state at the timing indicated by T13. Operate.

  Thus, after the timing indicated by the symbol T14, there is sufficient time for the game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 23a and for the game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c. For this reason, if the game ball is fired so as to enter the first big winning opening 23a, the game ball passes through the probability change opportunity region 23c, and the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends. .

  Therefore, the special big hit game is a big hit game in which the first big prize opening door 23b operates in an open state in a special open mode in which one or more game balls can enter the first big prize opening 23a in a specific round game. is there. This special opening mode is a specific opening mode (short opening mode) in which it is difficult for one game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 23a, and then the first grand prize opening door 23b is moved to the open state and then closed. This is a mode in which the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in a predetermined open mode (long open mode) in which one or more game balls can be entered.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), when a specific big win is won, in the third round game, the second big prize mouth piece 24b operates in an open state. Further, when the third round game is completed at the timing indicated by T10, the second big prize mouth piece 24b operates in the closed state, and the interval time is started.

  Then, when the fourth round game is started at the timing indicated by T11, the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in an open state with “40 ms” as an upper limit. In this case, similarly, the sorting shutter 23e operates in the closed state since the round game of the fourth round is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 after operating in the “40 ms” closed state. Then, when the fifth round game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, the second grand prize winning piece 24b is opened with “25s” as an upper limit.

  Thus, there is not enough time for the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 23a and the game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c from the timing indicated by the symbol T11 to the timing indicated by the symbol T12. . For this reason, even if the game ball is fired, the game ball does not enter the first grand prize opening 23a, and the game ball does not pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c. Will not be.

  Therefore, the specific jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the first big prize opening door 23b operates in an open state in a specific round game. In other words, the specific jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the game ball is less likely to pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c in the specific round game compared to the special jackpot game and the special jackpot game.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (c), when each big hit game is compared, the round game of the fourth round is started, and until the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, the first big prize opening door 23b. And the second big prize mouth piece 24b operate in the same opening mode. For this reason, it is not possible to specify which jackpot game is given from the operations of the first big prize opening door 23b and the second big prize opening piece 24b until the timing indicated by reference numeral T12.

  Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, the open state of the first grand prize winning door 23b is continued, so that it is possible to specify that the special big hit game is given, and the first big winning prize door 23b is closed. It is possible to specify that a special jackpot game or a specific jackpot game is given.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C, when the special jackpot game and the specific jackpot game are compared, until the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, the first grand prize winning door 23b and the second big prize are won. The mouth piece 24b operates in the same open mode. For this reason, until the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, it is not possible to specify which jackpot game is given from the operations of the first big prize opening door 23b and the second big prize opening piece 24b.

  And at the timing shown to the code | symbol T13, the closed state of the 1st big winning opening door 23b is continued, and the specific big hit game is provided by operating the 2nd big winning opening piece 24b to an open state. It becomes possible to specify, and it becomes possible to specify that the special big hit game is given by continuing the closed state of the first big prize opening door 23b and the second big prize opening piece 24b.

  Note that, when the special jackpot game and the special jackpot game are compared, in the round games other than the fourth round, the second big prize mouth piece 24b can operate in the same open mode. In addition, when the special jackpot game and the special jackpot game are compared with the specific jackpot game, in the round game of the eighth round, the second big prize mouth piece 24b can be operated in a different open mode, and later than the specific round game. In at least one of the non-specific round games, it can be said that the second grand prize winning piece 24b can be operated in different open modes.

  In the present embodiment, a mode in which an open state is set with a short time during which it is difficult for one game ball to enter each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a corresponds to a short opening mode, and each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a. A mode in which an open state is set with an upper limit of a time during which one or more game balls can enter the ball corresponds to the long open mode.

Here, the total upper limit opening time during which each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a is controlled to be open in each big hit game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6 (a), in the special jackpot game, in the round games of the first to seventh rounds, each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a is controlled to the open state with “25s” as the upper limit, and 8-14 rounds. In the round game of the eyes, each of the special winning openings 23a, 24a is controlled to be in an open state with “40 ms” as an upper limit. For this reason, each large winning opening 23a, 24a is controlled for 7 rounds in a long open mode in which one or more game balls can enter, and 7 rounds in a short open mode in which one or more game balls are difficult to enter. Minute controlled. For this reason, the special jackpot game can be said to be a jackpot game in which prize balls for seven rounds are substantially played and a probable change state is given after the jackpot game ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the special jackpot game, in the round games of the first to seventh rounds, each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a is controlled to the open state with “25s” or more as an upper limit, In the round games of the 8th to 14th rounds, each of the special winning openings 23a and 24a is controlled to be in the open state with “40 ms” as an upper limit. For this reason, each large winning opening 23a, 24a is controlled for 7 rounds in a long open mode in which one or more game balls can enter, and 7 rounds in a short open mode in which one or more game balls are difficult to enter. Minute controlled. For this reason, the special jackpot game can be said to be a jackpot game in which prize balls for seven rounds are substantially played and a probable change state is given after the jackpot game ends.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), in the special jackpot game, in the round games of the first to third and fifth to eighth rounds, each of the big winning openings 23a and 24a is opened with “25s” or more as an upper limit. In the round games of the fourth, ninth to fourteenth rounds, each of the special winning openings 23a, 24a is controlled to be in the open state with “40 ms” as an upper limit. For this reason, each large winning opening 23a, 24a is controlled for 7 rounds in a long open mode in which one or more game balls can enter, and 7 rounds in a short open mode in which one or more game balls are difficult to enter. Minute controlled. For this reason, the special jackpot game can be said to be a jackpot game in which prize balls for seven rounds are substantially played and a probability variation state is not given after the jackpot game ends.

  As described above, the special jackpot game, the special jackpot game, and the special jackpot game are defined so that whether or not the first big winning opening door 23b can operate in the long open mode in the specific round game is different. Further, the special jackpot game, the special jackpot game, and the special jackpot game are defined so that the number of rounds (time) in which the second big prize winning piece 24b can operate in the long open mode in the non-specific round game is different. For this reason, it can be said that the special big hit games include more short open round games in which the second big prize opening piece 24b can operate in a short open mode than the special big hit games in the non-specific round games. Specifically, in the special big hit game, the total upper limit opening time of the first big prize opening 23a in the specific round game is shorter than in the special big hit game and the special big hit game, and the second big prize opening 24a in the non-specific round game. It can be said that it is a big hit game with a long total upper limit opening time.

  On the other hand, in each jackpot game, the time during which the first big prize opening door 23b can operate in the long open mode in the specific round game and the second big prize port piece 24b can operate in the long open mode in the non-specific round game. The total time (long open total time) is defined to be equivalent to the total time. Further, in each big win game, the number of game balls (upper limit number) entered in each big winning hole 23a, 24a that can satisfy the end condition of each round game is defined as the same number, and each big winning hole 23a, 24a has the same number. The number of prize balls for entering one game ball is defined as the same number. Assuming this, in each jackpot game, if it is defined that the long open total time is equal, the maximum total number of winning balls will be equal.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results.

  An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 31 as the effect control means is a process related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 16 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. And the display content is controlled according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30. The effect control board 31 executes various controls based on the operation signal from the effect button BT.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, a gate sensor SE5, and a probability change trigger sensor SE6 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 15 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a first big prize opening solenoid SOL1, a second big prize opening solenoid SOL2, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL3, and a sorting solenoid SOL4.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol) starts to fluctuate (variable game starts) to when the symbol is stopped and displayed (variable game ends). Is shown. In other words, the fluctuation pattern can specify at least the effect time (fluctuation time) from when the special symbol starts to fluctuate until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect of the variation game (such as whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is displayed with a fixed stop. it can.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In the fluctuation pattern, after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, an outlier reach effect pattern that specifies an outlier reach effect that is finally set as a deviation is specified, and an outlier effect that is determined as a deviation without forming a reach There is an outlier variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern each define a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that a final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the disappointment without confirming the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed during the period from the formation of the reach symbol combination to the derivation of the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination in the decorative symbol variation game based on the ornament symbol of the effect display device 16. is there.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for special symbol distribution, random numbers for reach effect determination, and random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution are generated. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

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

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, the effect display device 16 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 16 is controlled based on the effect control program. Further, a decoration lamp LA is connected to the CPU 31a for effect control. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to a speaker SP. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to an effect button BT, and an operation signal is input from the effect button BT when the effect button BT is operated.

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

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs in response to detection of a game ball entered into the first start winning port 21a or the second start winning port 22a by the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 in the hold determination. It is determined whether or not a detection signal to be input is input.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit storage number (in the present embodiment). “4”) is executed to determine whether or not there is a pending storage number. When the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a updates the value by adding “1” to the reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c. Remember. The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the updated hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories after the update. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a and the second start winning opening 22a), or the determination result of the hold memory number determination is negative In the case of (when the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the reserved memory number and determines whether the reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the number of stored memories is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is set to a value indicating that the variation game is to be executed. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the variable game are not being executed, and when the number of reserved memories is larger than “0” (that is, when there is a variable game whose execution is held). The execution condition of the variable game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among random number values related to the variable game (used for the variable game), random number values related to the variable game that are executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition sequence (random numbers for hit determination, variable pattern distribution) Random number for use and special design distribution random number). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the variable game is acquired. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified reserved storage number, and changes the display content of the hold display device 13 so as to represent the reserved storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after the update.

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

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. The main control CPU 30a also outputs a special symbol designation command (hit type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the type of winning game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 11 with a fixed stop. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time in response to the start of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls each of the large winning openings 23a and 24a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a sets each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a to a predetermined amount until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. The open state is controlled in an open mode.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls each of the big winning openings 23a and 24a to be closed, and each big winning is made until a predetermined round interval time for each round game elapses. The mouths 23a and 24a are kept closed. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When controlling each of the large winning openings 23a, 24a to the open state, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating opening of the large winning openings 23a, 24a to the effect control board 31. Further, when closing each of the special winning openings 23 a and 24 a, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of each of the special winning openings 23 a and 24 a to the effect control board 31.

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

  In the present embodiment, when the fourth round game is started, the main control CPU 30a controls the sorting shutter 23e to be opened in a predetermined release pattern. Further, when the game ball passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability change passage command indicating the passage of the game ball to the probability change opportunity area 23c to the effect control board 31.

  When the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a gives a probability change state when the game ball passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c in the big hit game (the fourth round game), and the main probability change flag. Is set to a value indicating that the probability variation state is given. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (“100” in the present embodiment) indicating the number of times the probability variation state is applied to the main probability variation count flag. The main probability variation number flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, and the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main probability variation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the effect control board 31 a probability variation number designation command that designates the value set in the main probability variation number flag. On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c in the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a does not give the probability change state and the probability change state is not given to the main probability change flag. Set the value indicating. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (“100” in the present embodiment) indicating the number of times of imparting the entrance rate improvement state in the main operation number flag. The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation number designation command for designating a value set in the main operation number flag to the effect control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a jackpot determining means, a jackpot type determining means, and a state control means.

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

  For example, when the change control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a displays a fixed stop display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be made is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the representation display device 16 to execute the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the decoration lamp LA, so as to execute an effect associated with the variation game (decorative symbol variation game) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The speaker SP is controlled. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In addition, when the probability change passing command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability change state is given to the sub-probability change flag after the end of the big hit game, and sets the value of the sub-probability change count flag. Set the number of probability changes. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-probability variation count flag based on the value set in the main probability variation count flag specified by the probability variation count designation command. When a big hit game is awarded or when the value of the sub-probability change count flag is “0”, the value indicating that the probable change state is given is deleted from the sub-probability change flag. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the sub-probability variation flag when the probability variation passage command is not input.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the CPU 31a for effect control sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the sub-change flag and activates the sub-actual number flag value Set the number of times. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-operation count flag based on the value set in the main operation count flag specified by the operation count specification command. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the state of improving the entrance rate is given is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to execute a jackpot effect based on the type of jackpot symbol during the jackpot game. In this jackpot effect, it is possible to specify that the jackpot game is given, and it is also an effect suggesting whether or not the game ball easily passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c.

  In particular, when a special jackpot game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the jackpot effect based on the successful progress pattern or the jackpot effect based on the revival progress pattern as the progress pattern of the jackpot effect. Then, information indicating the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. Then, when the special jackpot game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a specifies a progress pattern of the jackpot effect based on the information indicating the determination result, and performs control to execute the jackpot effect based on the specified progress pattern. .

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to execute the operation effect in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT during the interval time after the end of the second round game. In particular, the effect control CPU 31a performs a control to execute a successful operation effect in response to an operation of the effect button BT when executing the jackpot effect based on the success progression pattern in the special jackpot game, and otherwise Performs control to execute the failure operation effect according to the operation of the effect button BT. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a performs a failure operation if the operation condition of the effect button BT is not satisfied even when the effect of the effect button BT is not satisfied even when executing the effect of the big hit based on the success progression pattern in the special jackpot game. The production is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 31a changes the progress pattern to the resurrection progress pattern, and executes the big hit effect based on the resurrection progress pattern even after execution of the failure operation effect.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on the effect display device 16 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the decorative display is variably displayed on the effect display device 16, and as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach design combination. As shown in FIG.8 (c), a definite stop symbol is displayed as a big hit symbol. As a result, the variable game ends and a big hit game is awarded.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (d), the big hit game is started, the opening effect is executed, and in the first round game, an image prompting the firing direction “Right-right!” Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), in the second round game, an image prompting the continuous operation of the effect button BT “Show the consecutive hits!” Is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), after the second round is completed, at the interval time, an image instructing continuous operation of the effect button BT “button repeated!” And “pole” on the right side. A meter image in which characters are arranged is displayed, and an operation effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button BT is executed. After the execution of the operation effect is started, the progress pattern of the jackpot effect is different based on the determined type of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, jackpot effects of different progression patterns are executed when the type of jackpot symbol is symbols ZA to ZC. In particular, even when the type of the jackpot symbol is the symbol ZA, there are a case where the jackpot effect is executed with the successful progress pattern and a case where the jackpot effect is executed with the revival progress pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (g), when the big hit effect is executed with the success progression pattern in the special jackpot game (symbol ZA), the meter swings to the maximum according to the continuous operation of the effect button BT, and the “pole” A successful operation effect is executed by displaying an image in which characters shine. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), in the round game of the third round, the success confirmation effect (probability passage suggestion effect, special effect) is executed by displaying the success image “success”, and the fourth round It is possible to specify that it is easy for the game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c by the opening mode of the first big winning opening 23a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (i), the character A imitating the lion performs a character A success effect “Successful!”, And then, as shown in FIG. The character B success effect that the imitated character B was “giant!” Is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (k), in the round game of the fourth round, an image that prompts the player to aim for the passing of the game ball to the probability change opportunity area 23c of “Aim for V!” Is displayed. An opportunity effect is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (l), when the game ball actually passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c, the probability change confirmation image indicating the passing of the game ball to the probability change opportunity area 23c of "V winning!" Is displayed, the certainty change effect is executed. And even after the fifth round, the jackpot effect is continued.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), when the big hit effect is executed with the revival progress pattern in the special big hit game (symbol ZA), the meter is swung to the maximum according to the continuous operation of the direction button BT. First, the failure operation effect is executed by displaying an image in which the “pole” characters do not shine. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the round game of the third round, the crisis effect (probability non-passing suggestion effect) is executed by displaying the crisis image “crisis”, and in the fourth round It is suggested that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c by the opening mode of the 1st prize winning opening 23a. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9C, after the crisis image is displayed, a success image of “success” is displayed, and a success confirmation effect is executed. In the fourth round, the first big prize opening 23a is displayed. It becomes possible to specify that the game ball can easily pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c by the release mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, the character B success effect that the character B imitating the monkey “was a great cause!” Is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (e), in the round game of the fourth round, the probability variation opportunity effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 9 (f), the game ball actually passes through the probability variation opportunity region 23c. On the other hand, a certain change confirmation effect is executed. The big hit effect is continued in the fifth and subsequent rounds.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit effect is executed in the success progression pattern in the special jackpot game (symbol ZA), the number of operations of the effect button BT has not reached the reference number. When the operation mode does not satisfy the operation condition, the failure operation effect is executed, and thereafter, the big hit effect is executed with the revival progress pattern.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9G, in the special big hit game (symbol ZB), the failure operation effect is executed in response to the continuous operation of the effect button BT. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (h), a crisis effect is executed in the round game of the third round, and it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability changing opportunity area 23c in the fourth round due to the opening mode of the first big prize opening 23a. It is suggested that

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (i), after the third round game is completed, a cocoon effect is started by displaying a heel image in which the heel is closed at the interval time. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (j), in the round game of the fourth round, the bag opens and a success image “success” is displayed, and the success confirmation effect is executed. It is possible to specify that the game ball can easily pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c by the opening mode of the special winning opening 23a. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (k), the character B success effect that the character B imitating the monkey was “giant!” Is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (l), in the round game of the fourth round, the probability change opportunity effect is executed, and when the game ball actually passes through the probability change opportunity region 23c, the probability change confirmation effect is executed. . The big hit effect is continued in the fifth and subsequent rounds.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 10A, in the specific jackpot game (symbol ZC), the failure operation effect is executed in response to the continuous operation of the effect button BT. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), in the third round game, a crisis effect is executed, and in the fourth round, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probable opportunity region 23c due to the opening state of the first big prize opening 23a. It is suggested that

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), after the round game of the third round is finished, the samurai effect is started at the interval time, and after the round game of the fourth round is finished, until the interval time is finished. Displayed continuously. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), in the fifth round game, the bag opens and a failure image “Failed!” Is displayed to execute a failure confirmation effect. Further, when the big hit symbol is the symbol ZC, the big hit effect different from the case where the big hit symbol is the symbols ZA and ZB is performed in the fifth and subsequent rounds.

Here, with reference to FIG. 11, the effect mode of the jackpot effect based on the type of jackpot symbol will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11A, in the special jackpot game (symbol ZA), when the jackpot effect is executed in the success progression pattern, the same for each jackpot game from the opening time until the round game of the second round is completed. As described above, the big hit effect is executed. Then, after the end of the second round game, an interval time (indicated as “I” in the figure) is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T21, and an operation effect is executed. An operation effect (shown as “successful operation” in the figure) can be executed.

  Next, when the third round game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T22, a success confirmation effect (shown as “success” in the drawing) is executed. Then, the character A success effect (shown as “A” in the figure) is executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T23, and the character B success effect (shown as “B” in the drawing) is executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T24. Is done. Subsequently, even when the third round game ends and the interval time starts at the timing indicated by reference numeral T25, the character B success effect is continuously executed. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T26, after the end of the third round game, when the interval time ends, the fourth round game starts. In the round game of the fourth round, a probability variation opportunity effect (indicated as “V” in the drawing) indicating that the game ball can easily pass through the probability variation opportunity region 23c is executed, and the probability variation opportunity region 23c is actually played in the game ball. When is passed, the probability variation effect is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the special jackpot game (symbol ZA), when the jackpot effect is executed in the revival progress pattern, the timing indicated by the symbol T21 after the second round game is completed. As the interval time starts, a failure operation effect (shown as “failure operation” in the figure) is executed.

  Next, when the third round game is started at the timing indicated by T22, a crisis effect (shown as “danger” in the drawing) is executed. Then, the success confirmation effect is executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T23, and the character B success effect, the probability change opportunity effect, and the probability change confirmation effect are executed after the timing indicated by the symbol T24 in the same manner as the success progression pattern.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), in the special jackpot game (symbol ZB), after the round game of the second round is completed, the resurrection progress is made in the special jackpot game (symbol ZA) at the timing indicated by reference numeral T21. The failure operation effect is executed in the same manner as when the big hit effect is executed with the pattern.

  Next, when the third round game is started at the timing indicated by T22, the crisis effect is executed in the same manner as the case where the jackpot effect is executed with the revival progress pattern in the special jackpot game (symbol ZA). Is done. Then, unlike the case where the jackpot effect is executed with the revival progress pattern in the special jackpot game (symbol ZA) at the timing indicated by reference symbol T23, the crisis effect is continuously executed. When the round game of the third round is finished at the timing indicated by reference numeral T25 and the interval time is started, the samurai effect is executed until the timing indicated by reference numeral T28 in the round game of the fourth round. Meanwhile, the round game of the fourth round is started at the timing indicated by T26, the first grand prize opening 23a is opened, and at the timing indicated by T27, the first big prize opening 23a is closed. . Then, the success confirmation effect is executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T28, and the character B success effect is executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T29. Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T30, a probability change opportunity effect indicating that the game ball easily passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c is executed. When the game ball actually passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c, the probability change is confirmed. Production is performed.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), in the specific jackpot game (symbol ZC), after the round game of the second round is finished, the same as the special jackpot game (symbol ZB) at the timing indicated by reference numeral T21. In addition, the failure operation effect is executed.

  Next, from the timing indicated by reference symbol T22 to the timing indicated by reference symbol T28, a crisis effect and a spear effect are executed as in the special big hit game (symbol ZB). Meanwhile, the round game of the fourth round is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T26, the first big winning opening 23a is opened, and the round game of the fourth round is ended at the timing indicated by reference numeral T27. Time starts and the first big prize opening 23a is closed. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T28, the fifth round game is started, and the failure confirmation effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the crisis effect, the success confirmation effect, the character B success effect, and the habit effect are executed based on the same effect data in each jackpot game. In particular, the content of the effect and the effect time are the same for the success confirmation effect and the habit effect. The crisis effect and the character B success effect are effect contents based on the same effect data, although the effect time varies depending on the type of jackpot game. When the effect time based on the effect data is exceeded, the effect mode that is finally executed The effect is continuously executed in the effect mode that is repeatedly executed.

In this way, various jackpot effects are executed based on the type and progress pattern of the jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot effects will be described by comparing each jackpot game.
In each jackpot game, the jackpot effect is executed in the same effect mode at least from the start of the opening time until the end of the second round game.

  Further, the special jackpot game includes a success progression route capable of executing a success confirmation effect at a timing indicated by a symbol T22 and a resumption progression route allowing a success confirmation effect to be executed at a timing indicated by a symbol T23. When a special jackpot game is executed with a resurrection progress route, the jackpot effect is executed in the same manner as the special jackpot game or the specific jackpot game until the timing indicated by reference numeral T23.

  Further, when the big hit effect is executed in the special big hit game, the big hit effect is executed in the same effect mode as that of the specific big hit game until the timing indicated by reference numeral T28. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T28 that makes it possible to specify whether the special jackpot game or the special jackpot game has been given from the opening state of the first big winning opening door 23b, a special success game effect is executed in the special jackpot game. In the big hit game, the failure confirmation effect is executed. In the special jackpot game, the success confirmation effect is not executed.

  In the special jackpot game, the jackpot effect and the ending effect are executed in the same effect manner after the timing indicated by the symbol T26 and after the timing indicated by the symbol T30 in the special jackpot game, and after the timing indicated by the symbol T30 in the specific jackpot game. The big hit effect and the ending effect are executed in different effect modes.

  In the present embodiment, the timing indicated by reference numeral T27 that makes it possible to specify whether the game is a special big hit game or a specific big hit game from the operation of the first big prize opening door 23b corresponds to a special time. Before the special time, the timing indicated by the symbol T22 in which the success confirmation effect is executed in the success progress route of the special jackpot game corresponds to the first time, and the success confirmation effect is executed in the recovery progress route of the special jackpot game. The timing indicated by reference numeral T23 corresponds to the second time. In addition, the timing indicated by reference numeral T28 at which it is possible to specify whether the game is a special big hit game or a specific big hit game from the operation of the first big winning opening door 23b corresponds to the special time. And the timing shown to the code | symbol T28 in which the success decision effect is performed in the special big hit game before the special time corresponds to the 3rd time. Thus, it can be said that the first timing and the second timing are timings before the specific round game, and the third timing is a timing in the specific round game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes the above-described processing functions as effect control means. In addition, the control for executing the big hit effect on the success progression route in the special big hit game corresponds to the first control, and the control for executing the big hit effect on the reviving progression route in the special big hit game corresponds to the second control. Further, the control for executing the big hit effect in the specific big hit game corresponds to the third control, and the control for executing the big hit effect in the special big hit game corresponds to the fourth control.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the special jackpot game, compared to the special jackpot game, the total upper limit opening time of the first big winning port 23a in the specific round game is short, and the total upper limit opening time of the second big winning port 24a in the non-specific round game It is specified to be long. For this reason, in the special jackpot game, the special round game is disadvantageous than the special jackpot game, but in the non-specific round game, it is more advantageous than the special jackpot game, and the balance of the degree of advantage between the special jackpot game and the special jackpot game is balanced. By improving the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) The upper limit number of game balls to each of the big winning holes 23a, 24a that can satisfy the end condition of each round game is the same as the number of winning balls for entering the game balls to each of the big winning holes 23a, 24a. It is prescribed as follows. For this reason, the maximum total number of prize balls in the special jackpot game and the specific jackpot game will be equal, and the interest for the game will be improved by balancing the prize balls in the special jackpot game and the special jackpot game. Can do.

  (3) In the special jackpot game and the specific jackpot game, the long opening total time that can be operated in the long opening mode in which each of the big winning openings 23a, 24a is opened with a relatively long time as an upper limit is equivalent. It is prescribed. For this reason, the special long-hit game and the special big-hit game have the same long open total time that is operated in a long-open mode in which a lot of payouts can be made, and the special big-hit game and the specific big-hit game balance the degree of advantage. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (4) The same number of rounds is defined for the special jackpot game and the specific jackpot game. For this reason, it is difficult to specify which jackpot game has been awarded from the number of rounds by the player, so that a sense of expectation for the jackpot game can be enhanced, and an interest in the game can be improved.

  (5) For non-special round games of special jackpot games, the second big winning opening piece 24b can be operated in the short opening mode in which the second big winning opening 24a is opened with a relatively short time as an upper limit. More round games are included than non-specific round games of specific big hit games. For this reason, by including a lot of short open round games, it is possible for the special big hit game to shorten the total upper limit open time of the second big winning opening 24a in the non-specific round game rather than the specific big win game.

  (6) In the special jackpot game and the specific jackpot game, in the non-specific round game prior to the specific round game, the second big prize winning piece 24b can be operated in the same open mode, and after the specific round game In the non-specific round game, the second big prize mouth piece 24b can be operated in different open modes. For this reason, until reaching the specific round game, it is difficult to specify whether it is a special big hit game or a specific big hit game from the opening mode of the second big prize winning piece 24b, and which of the big hit games is given Expectation can be maintained and the interest in games can be improved.

  (7) The special jackpot game can be operated in a predetermined opening mode after the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the same opening mode as the specific jackpot game in the specific round game. The second grand prize opening piece 24b can be operated in the same opening manner as the game. For this reason, in the specific round game, the first big winning opening door 23b can be operated in the same opening manner as the specific big hit game, and it becomes difficult to specify whether the special big hit game or the special big hit game is performed. The expectation for the opening mode of the game can be raised, and the interest for the game can be improved. Further, in the non-specific round game, the second big prize opening piece 24b can be operated in the same opening manner as the special jackpot game, and the balance in each jackpot game can be achieved, and the interest for the game can be improved. .

  (8) In the special jackpot game, in the specific round game of the jackpot game, the same as the specific jackpot game, the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the open state in the specific open mode, and then specifies Unlike the big hit game, it further operates in an open state in a predetermined release mode. For this reason, even if the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the open state in the specific open mode and then operates in the closed state in the specific round game, the first big winning port door 23b operates in the open state in the predetermined open mode. Even if the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the closed state, the expectation for further operating in the open state can be maintained, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (9) The second grand prize winning piece 24b can be operated in the same release mode in the specific big hit game and the special big hit game in the non-specific round game which is performed before the specific round game. For this reason, in the non-specific round game to be performed up to the specific round game, it is not possible to specify whether the game is a specific big hit game or a special big hit game from the opening mode of the second big prize opening piece 24b. Even if the door 23b operates in the closed state, it is possible to continue the expectation for operating in the open state, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (10) In a non-specific round game that is performed up to a specific round game, it is possible to produce an effect in the same effect mode in the specific jackpot game and the special jackpot game. For this reason, in the non-specific round game performed until the specific round game, it is not possible to specify whether the game is a specific big hit game or a special big hit game from the effect mode of the effect to be executed, and the first big prize opening door 23b Even if it operates in the closed state, the expectation for further operating in the open state can be continued, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (11) The second big prize mouth piece 24b can be operated in different open modes in the specific big hit game and the special big hit game in the non-specific round game performed after the specific round game. For this reason, in the non-specific round game performed after the specific round game, it is possible to give diversity to the opening manner of the second big prize winning piece 24b, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (12) In the specific round game, after the operation in the specific opening mode of the first grand prize opening door 23b is finished, the performance can be executed in different performance modes in the specific jackpot game and the special jackpot game. For this reason, in the non-specific round game performed after a specific round game, the production | presentation aspect of the produced effect can be given diversity, and the improvement with respect to the game can be aimed at.

  (13) In the special jackpot game, in the specific round game, the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the open state in a special open mode in which the open state can be operated for a longer time than the specific open mode. For this reason, diversity can be given to the opening aspect of the 1st grand prize opening door 23b in a specific round game, and the improvement of the interest to a game can be aimed at.

  (14) In the special round game in the special jackpot game, the stage can be executed in the same effect mode as the specific jackpot game until the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the open state in the predetermined open mode. After operating in the open state in the open mode, the effect can be executed in the same mode as the special jackpot game. For this reason, it is determined whether the specific big hit game or the special big hit game from the production mode of the effect to be executed until the first big prize opening door 23b is moved to the open state in the predetermined open mode in the specific round game. It can not be identified. And even if the 1st grand prize opening door 23b operates in the closed state, the expectation for further operating in the open state can be continued, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (15) On the other hand, in the special round game in the special jackpot game, the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the open state in the predetermined open mode, and from the effect mode of the effect to be executed, the specific round game It becomes possible to specify being controlled in the open state for a longer time than the specific opening mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (16) In the special occasion of the special round game in the special jackpot game, it is possible to specify that the special jackpot game has been given from the opening mode of the first big prize opening door 23b. In the special big hit game, the success confirmation effect indicating that the game ball easily passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c can be executed at the first time until the special time and the second time later than the special time. For this reason, the special big hit game is given in the same manner, and even if the game ball easily passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c, the special big hit game is given from the opening mode of the first big prize opening door 23b. It is possible to vary the execution time of the success confirmation effect that is executed before the can be identified. Therefore, by providing diversity in the production, the production effect can be improved, the expectation for the execution of the success confirmation production can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (17) Further, in the specific big hit game, the third control that does not execute the success confirmation effect is performed until the special time. Therefore, by providing diversity in the production, the production effect can be improved, the expectation for the execution of the success confirmation production can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (18) In the special jackpot game, until the second time, the jackpot effect is controlled so that it can be executed in the same manner as in the case where the jackpot effect is advanced on the revival progress route in the special jackpot game. For this reason, in the case where a special jackpot game is given and the jackpot effect is advanced on the revival progress route, whether or not the special jackpot game has been granted or the specific jackpot from the effect mode of the effect to be executed before the success confirmation effect is executed. Whether or not a game has been granted cannot be specified, and a sense of expectation for the execution of the success confirmation effect can be enhanced, and an interest in the game can be improved.

  (19) In the special jackpot game, in the case where the jackpot effect is advanced on the revival progress route and in the case where the specific jackpot game is given, it is determined that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c until the second time. Suggested crisis production is executed. For this reason, it is possible to give a sense of crisis that it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c and a sense of expectation that a game ball will easily pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c. Can be achieved.

  (20) The special big hit game can be operated in a predetermined open mode after the first big prize opening door 23b is operated in the same open mode as the specific big win game in the specific round game. For this reason, in the specific round game, the first big winning opening door 23b can be operated in the same opening manner as the specific big hit game, and it becomes difficult to specify whether the special big hit game or the special big hit game is performed. The expectation for the opening mode of the game can be raised, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (21) In the special occasion of the special round game in the special jackpot game, it is possible to specify that the special jackpot game has been given from the opened state of the first big prize opening door 23b. In the special big hit game, the success confirmation effect can be executed at the third time later than the first time until the special time. For this reason, the execution opportunity of the success confirmation effect performed from the opening mode of the 1st grand prize opening door 23b to the special time can be provided. Therefore, by providing diversity in the production, the production effect can be improved, the expectation for the execution of the success confirmation production can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (22) In the special jackpot game, until the second time, the jackpot effect is controlled so that it can be executed in the same manner as in the case where the jackpot effect is advanced on the revival progress route in the special jackpot game. For this reason, when a special jackpot game is given and the jackpot effect is advanced on the revival progress route, the special jackpot game is given or the special jackpot from the effect mode of the effect to be executed before the success confirmation effect is executed. Whether or not a game has been granted cannot be specified, and a sense of expectation for the execution of the success confirmation effect can be enhanced, and an interest in the game can be improved.

  (23) In the special jackpot game, in the case where the jackpot effect is advanced on the revival progress route and in the case where the special jackpot game is given, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c until the second time. Suggested crisis production is executed. For this reason, it is possible to give a sense of crisis that it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c and a sense of expectation that a game ball will easily pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c. Can be achieved.

  (24) In the special big hit game, until the third time, the big hit effect is controlled to be executable in the same effect mode as the specific big hit game. For this reason, in the case where a special jackpot game is given, it is not possible to specify whether a specific jackpot game or a special jackpot game has been given from the effect mode of the effect to be executed before the success confirmation effect is executed, The expectation for the execution of the success confirmation effect can be raised, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (25) In the case where a specific jackpot game is awarded and in the case where a special jackpot game is awarded, a crisis effect that suggests that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c is executed until the third time. Is done. For this reason, it is possible to give a sense of crisis that it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c and a sense of expectation that a game ball will easily pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c. Can be achieved.

  (26) In the special round game in the special jackpot game, after the big hit effect is executed in the same style as the specific round game in the special jackpot game, the first big winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode. A success confirmation effect (special effect) for informing the fact can be executed. For this reason, the expectation with respect to execution of a success decision production can be raised, and the improvement of the interest with respect to a game can be aimed at.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, for example, when an operation effect is executed in a special jackpot game, it is determined whether to perform a successful operation effect or a failure operation effect according to the operation of the effect button BT. For example, a successful operation effect may be executed regardless of the operation of the effect button BT. Further, for example, the operation effect according to the operation of the effect button BT may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the special time and the special time may be defined before the round game of the fourth round. Further, for example, the first time and the second time may be defined before the third round game or in the fourth round game. That is, the first time and the second time may be before the special time, and the second time and the special time may or may not match. Also, for example, the third time may be defined before the fourth round game. Further, for example, the third time, that is, the third time may be before the special time, and the second time and the special time may or may not match. In addition, either the second time or the third time may be earlier or the same.

  In the above embodiment, when the success confirmation effect is executed, it is determined that the game ball can easily pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game ball easily passes through the probability change opportunity area 23c. It is not always necessary to be informed of this. That is, it may be suggested regardless of whether or not it is definite that the game ball can easily pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c.

  In the above embodiment, it has been suggested that when a crisis effect is executed, it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the probability change opportunity area 23c. Anything may be definitely notified. That is, it may be suggested regardless of whether or not it is definite that the game ball is difficult to pass through the probability change opportunity region 23c.

  -In the said embodiment, although the success confirmation effect was not performed in the specific jackpot game, it is not restricted to this, For example, the success suggestion effect (probability change passage) which suggests that a game ball is easy to pass to the probability change opportunity area | region 23c. If it is a suggestion effect), it may be executed.

  -In the above embodiment, for example, in at least one of the non-specific round games prior to the specific round game, the jackpot effect may be executed in the same effect mode in each jackpot game. The big hit effect may be executed in different effect modes in the game. For example, in a non-specific round game after a specific round game, a special jackpot game and a special jackpot game, and a special jackpot game may be executed in the same presentation mode as the special jackpot game, the special jackpot game and the special jackpot game The big hit effect may be executed in different effect modes.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in each jackpot game, when the degree of passage of the game ball to the probability change opportunity area 23c is different in a specific round game, according to the combination with the release mode of the sorting shutter 23e, the first large Regardless of the total upper limit opening time of the winning opening door 23b. Specifically, in each jackpot game, the total time during which both the first grand prize opening door 23b and the sorting shutter 23e are open may be different, and a plurality of types of opening patterns of the sorting shutter 23e are defined. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, in each jackpot game, the specified number of rounds is fixedly defined as “14”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the specified number of rounds may be specified other than “14”. Further, for example, in each jackpot game, a plurality of types of prescribed round numbers such as “2”, “4”, and “14” may be prescribed. In this case, the special jackpot game, the special jackpot game, and the specific jackpot game may be included in the jackpot game with the prescribed round number “14” or included in the jackpot game with the prescribed round number “4”. , May be included in both. Further, for example, a special jackpot game, a special jackpot game, or a specific jackpot game may be defined as a jackpot game with a different number of prescribed rounds. Of course, in addition to special jackpot games, special jackpot games, and special jackpot games, jackpot games may be defined, and the elements constituting each jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. May not be specified.

  -In the said embodiment, the round alerting | reporting means which alert | reports the regulation | regulation round number so that identification is possible may be provided. Accordingly, when the same specified number of rounds is specified for the special jackpot game, the special jackpot game, and the specific jackpot game, the type of jackpot game to be given cannot be specified from the notification mode of the round notification means.

In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of round games may be defined as specific round games.
In the above embodiment, for example, a non-specific round game may or may not be specified before a specific round game. Further, for example, a non-specific round game may be specified after a specific round game, or may not be specified.

In the above embodiment, for example, in each jackpot game, the same number of round games may not be defined as the specific round game.
In the above embodiment, for example, it is defined that the total time for which the first big prize opening door 23b and the second big prize opening piece 24b are operated in the open state in the long open mode is not equal in each jackpot game. May be. Further, for example, the total time for which the first big prize opening door 23b and the second big prize opening piece 24b are operated in the short open state may not be equal in each big hit game. Further, for example, the total upper limit opening time of the first big winning opening 23a in the specific round game and the second big winning opening 24a in the non-specific round game so that the maximum total number of winning balls in each big hit game is not equal. The total upper limit opening time may be defined.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the short opening mode, it is only necessary to define an upper limit opening time longer than that of the long opening mode, and one game ball enters each large winning opening 23a, 24a. The difficult upper limit opening time is not specified, and the upper limit opening time at which one or more game balls can easily enter the respective big winning openings 23a, 24a may be specified. Further, for example, in each jackpot game, each jackpot 23a, 24a is opened in a short open mode, and a jackpot game that is not opened in a long open mode, or each jackpot 23a, 24a is opened in a long open mode. It may be a big hit game that becomes a state and does not enter an open state in a short open mode.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the specific opening mode may be an opening mode in the specific round game in the specific jackpot game and the special jackpot game, and one game ball enters the first big winning opening 23a. The upper limit opening time that is difficult to perform is not specified, and the upper limit opening time at which one or more game balls can easily enter the first grand prize opening 23a may be specified. Further, for example, the specific opening mode may or may not be the same whether the upper limit opening time is longer in the special jackpot game than in the special opening mode in the specific round game.

  In the above embodiment, in the special big hit game, in the specific round game, the first big prize opening door 23b operates in the open state in the special open mode after operating in the open state in the specific open mode, but is not limited thereto. . For example, after the first grand prize opening door 23b operates in the open state in the specific opening mode, it may operate in the open state different from the special opening mode. In this case, regardless of whether the upper limit opening time is longer or shorter than the special opening mode, it is preferable that the upper limit opening time during which one or more game balls can enter is defined.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the non-specific round game prior to the specific round game, the second big prize mouth piece 24b may operate in an open manner that is different for each big hit game. For example, in the non-specific round game after the specific round game, the second big prize mouth piece 24b may operate in the same opening manner in the special jackpot game, the special jackpot game, and the specific jackpot game. The second big prize mouth piece 24b may be operated in an opening mode different between the special jackpot game and the special big hit game.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, as a closed state, it is not limited to the 2nd start winning opening 22a and each big winning opening 23a, 24a being closed. For example, even though the second start winning opening 22a and the large winning openings 23a and 24a are open, the game ball does not reach the second starting winning opening 22a and the large winning openings 23a and 24a. Good. In addition, for example, a state in which a game ball is not allowed to enter the second start winning opening 22a and the large winning openings 23a and 24a may be in a state where it is easier to enter than in the open state.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 16 is provided separately from the special symbol display device 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other effect display devices may be provided, for example. Further, for example, each effect display device may be controlled to be displaceable (including moving and swinging).

  In the above embodiment, winning the jackpot lottery is an advantageous condition, and the jackpot game is equivalent to an advantageous state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the probability variation state may be the advantageous state, on the condition that winning the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given is advantageous. Further, for example, the winning rate improvement state may be an advantageous state on the condition that the winning of the jackpot to which the increasing entrance rate state is given is an advantageous condition. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of variable games may be executable. In this case, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, executed in the order of winning, or a plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed. Moreover, what is necessary is just to perform control like the said embodiment in either or both of several fluctuation | variation games.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the entrance rate improvement state (entrance rate improvement state), the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per general illustration is increased, and the total opening time of the opening / closing member 22b is It is only necessary to include at least one of the increase and the shortening of the variation time of the variation game by the special symbol.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of large winning devices may not be provided, and one large winning device may define a specific round that can pass through the probability change opportunity region by the operation of the sorting shutter 23e. That is, regardless of whether the first special entry means and the second special entry means are formed integrally or separately, the special entry openings and the special opening / closing means are also formed integrally. It does not matter whether it is formed separately or separately.

In the above embodiment, for example, the general area 23d and the distribution shutter 23e are not provided, and the game ball that has won the first big winning opening 23a may always pass through the probability change opportunity area.
In the above-described embodiment, various effects are executed in the effect display device 16, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sound output mode from the speaker SP, the light emission mode by the decoration lamp LA, the movable mode of the movable body, and the vibrating body Depending on the vibration mode, various effects and notifications may be executed, or a combination thereof may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. Further, an effect control means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

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

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

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production | presentation control board 31, it is not necessary to output a symbol stop command.
In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the type of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type two types of mixing machines, or the like.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, the symbol variation game is a jackpot in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit type is determined by the jackpot determining means, a first jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to hit a game ball, and a jackpot First special opening / closing means that operates so that the first special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state in a specific round game of the game, and a game ball entered from the first special entrance can pass through The first special entrance means having a probability change opportunity area, the second special entrance where a game ball can enter, and the second special entrance in the non-specific round game of jackpot game are in an open state and a closed state. I can take it The winning probability of winning the jackpot from the low probability state to the high condition on the condition that the second special pitching means having the second special opening / closing means that operates at the same time and the passing of the game ball to the probability change opportunity area in the first special pitching means State control means for controlling the probability change state to be changed to a probability state, and the jackpot type determination means is more specific than the first jackpot to which a first jackpot game is given and the first jackpot game. A second big hit to which a second big hit game is awarded, wherein the total upper limit opening time of the first special entrance is short in a round game and the total upper limit opening time of the second special entrance is long in the non-specific round game Can be determined.

  (B) When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, the symbol variation game is a jackpot in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit type is determined by the jackpot determining means, a first jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to hit a game ball, and a jackpot First special opening / closing means that operates so that the first special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state in a specific round game of the game, and a game ball entered from the first special entrance can pass through The first special entrance means having a probability change opportunity area, the second special entrance where a game ball can enter, and the second special entrance in the non-specific round game of jackpot game are in an open state and a closed state. I can take it The winning probability of winning the jackpot from the low probability state to the high condition on the condition that the second special pitching means having the second special opening / closing means that operates at the same time and the passing of the game ball to the probability change opportunity area in the first special pitching means State control means for controlling a probability change state to be changed to a probability state, and the jackpot type determination means operates in the open state in a specific opening manner in the first special opening and closing means in the specific round game of the jackpot game In the specific jackpot to which a specific jackpot game is given, and in the specific round game of the jackpot game, the first special opening / closing means operates in the open state in the specific opening mode, and then operates in the closed state, and further in the predetermined opening mode. It is possible to determine a special jackpot to which a special jackpot game operating in an open state is given.

  (C) When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, the symbol variation game is a jackpot in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit type is determined by the jackpot determining means, a first jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to hit a game ball, and a jackpot First special opening / closing means that operates so that the first special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state in a specific round game of the game, and a game ball entered from the first special entrance can pass through The first special entrance means having a probability change opportunity area, the second special entrance where a game ball can enter, and the second special entrance in the non-specific round game of jackpot game are in an open state and a closed state. I can take it The winning probability of winning the jackpot from the low probability state to the high condition on the condition that the second special pitching means having the second special opening / closing means that operates at the same time and the passing of the game ball to the probability change opportunity area in the first special pitching means A state control means for controlling the probability change state to be changed to the probability state, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute the effect, wherein the big hit type determination means is given the first big hit game It is possible to determine a first big hit and a second big hit to which a second big hit game in which a game ball does not easily pass through the probability variation opportunity area in the specific round game as compared with the first big hit game is given, and the effect control When the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the first big hit game is given from the opening mode of the first special opening / closing means in the specific round game. In the first time until the special time when it is possible to determine whether or not the second big hit game has been awarded, the effect execution means is caused to execute an effect change suggestion effect that suggests that the game ball easily passes through the probability change opportunity region. Up to the special time, it is possible to perform the second control that causes the effect execution means to execute the probability change passing suggestion in a second time later than the first time. When the second big hit is determined by the determining means, it is possible to perform a third control that does not cause the effect executing means to execute the probability variation passing suggestion until the special time.

  (D) In the short opening mode in which the first special opening / closing means operates, the second special opening / closing is in an open state with an upper limit of a short time during which it is difficult for one game ball to enter the first special entrance. The short opening mode in which the means operates is characterized in that the short open mode is in an open state with an upper limit being a short time during which it is difficult for one game ball to enter the second special entrance.

  BT ... Production button (operating means), SOL1 ... 1st big prize opening solenoid, SOL2 ... 2nd big prize opening solenoid, SOL3 ... Ordinary electric accessory solenoid, SOL4 ... Distributing solenoid, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... first count sensor, SE4 ... second count sensor, SE5 ... gate sensor, SE6 ... probability change operation sensor, YB ... game board, 11 ... special symbol display device (design display means), 16 ... Effect display device (effect execution means), 21 ... first start prize device (start means), 21a ... first start prize port, 22 ... second start prize device (start means), 22a ... second start prize port, 22b ... Opening / closing member, 23 ... first grand prize winning device (first special pitching means), 23a ... first grand prize winning opening (first special pitching entrance), 23b ... first grand prize winning opening door (first special opening / closing means) ) 2 c ... Probability opportunity area, 23d ... General area, 23e ... Distributing shutter (sorting means), 24 ... Second big winning device (second special winning means), 24a ... Second big winning opening (second special winning prize) Ball opening), 24b ... second big prize opening piece (second special opening / closing means), 25 ... actuating gate, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (big hit judging means, big hit type determining means, state control means) ), 30b... Main control ROM, 30c... Main control RAM, 31... Production control board, 31a .. production control CPU (production control means), 31b .. production control ROM, 31c.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by changing the symbol,
Jackpot determining means for determining whether the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
A jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit;
A first special entrance that allows a game ball to enter, a first special opening / closing means that operates so that the first special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state in a specific round game of a big hit game; A first special entry means having a probability change opportunity region through which a game ball entered from one special entry entrance can pass;
A second special entrance that allows a game ball to enter; and a second special opening / closing means that operates so that the second special entrance can be opened and closed in a non-specific round game of a big hit game. A second special entry means;
State control means for controlling a probability change state for changing the winning probability of jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state on condition that the game ball passes to the probability change opportunity area in the first special ball entry means. ,
The jackpot type determining means has a shorter total upper limit opening time of the first special entrance in the specific round game compared to the first jackpot to which the first jackpot game is given and the first jackpot game, In the non-specific round game, it is possible to determine the second big hit to which the second big hit game to which the total upper limit opening time of the second special entrance is long is given, and in the specific round game, the first special opening / closing means The second special opening / closing means is operable in a predetermined opening mode after operating in the same opening mode as the second big hit game, and the second special opening / closing means can operate in the same opening mode as the first big hit game in the non-specific round game. A gaming machine capable of determining a third jackpot to which a three jackpot game is awarded .