JP6475066B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game that varies symbols when triggered by a game ball entering a starting port (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-110460 A

  However, game machines having various specifications have been proposed and complicated. For this reason, although there existed some which displayed the information regarding a specification on a screen, there existed a case where it was thought that it was unnecessary depending on the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that performs a display suitable for the player.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first starting means that can give a starting condition for a first symbol variation game, a second starting means that can give a starting condition for a second symbol variation game, and a game A first entrance that allows a ball to enter, a second entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and a first entrance that operates such that the first entrance is open or closed. A first opening / closing member, a second opening / closing member that operates so that the second entrance is in an open state or a closed state, and a jackpot determination means that performs a jackpot determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot When the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, a big hit grant means for giving a big hit selected from a plurality of types of big hits, and a game ball to the first entrance Increased first entry rate with higher probability of entry than usual A first entrance rate improving state providing unit capable of providing a state, and a second entrance rate improving state in which a probability of entering the game ball into the second entrance is higher than usual. A second entry rate improvement state giving means capable of controlling, a mode control means for controlling the execution mode to be executed over a plurality of symbol variation games, an operation means operable by the player, and a game Control means for controlling the execution means so as to display an explanation effect that describes the specifications related to the specifications, and there are a first aspect and a second aspect in the aspect of the explanation effect, and the control means is an operation effective during, based on the operation of the operating hand stage, it controls to switch the mode of the described effect, as the presentation mode, advantageously degree against the player are different presentation modes available in the presentation mode Is There is a first effect mode, a second effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first effect mode, and a third effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the second effect mode. The first start means can give the start condition of the first symbol variation game when the game ball enters the first entrance, and the second start means The starting means can give a starting condition of the second symbol variation game when a game ball enters the second entrance, and when the second symbol variation game is a big hit, It is configured so that the player's advantage is higher than that in the case where the symbol variation game is a big hit, and the second effect mode is executed during the first entry rate improvement state, and is determined in advance. When the specified mode execution condition is satisfied, The third effect mode is configured such that the third effect mode is executed in the ballistic improvement state, and the third effect mode is triggered when the mode execution condition is satisfied during the second effect mode. The gist is that an explanatory effect that explains what is executed is executed.

  According to the present invention, display suitable for a player can be performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of pending start for the usual drawing in the usual game (the number of the usual game for which execution is suspended) can be stored. In the following description, the number of reserved memory for start-up for a general-purpose game in the normal-game game is indicated as “number of general-purpose reserved memory”. The number of stored general maps is incremented by “1” when a game ball passes through the operation gate 19 arranged on the game board 10 and execution of the general game is suspended, while the general game is started. As a result, “1” is subtracted. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 during the normal game, the normal memory number is accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit (the normal upper limit, “4” in the present embodiment).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from 19 types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become so. Then, which of the 19 types of jackpots is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b are classified for each type of jackpot. In the figure, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2".

  Of the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, the symbol ZA has 50 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 20 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbols ZC to ZG each have 1 symbol. There are three types of jackpot symbols, three types of jackpot symbols for symbol ZH, five types of jackpot symbols for symbol ZI, and 17 types of jackpot symbols for symbol ZX. When the first variation game is a big hit, the lottery is selected from 100 types of big hit symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. In addition, since the symbols are distributed in this way, the symbol ZA is determined with a probability of 50/100, the symbol ZB is determined with a probability of 20/100, and the symbols ZC to ZG have a probability of 1/100. The symbol ZH is determined with a probability of 3/100, the symbol ZI is determined with a probability of 5/100, and the symbol ZX is determined with a probability of 17/100.

  On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, the symbol ZK has 75 types of jackpot symbols, the symbols ZL to ZQ each have one type of jackpot symbol, and the symbol ZR. Shows two types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol ZS has 17 types of jackpot symbols. When the second variable game is a big hit, the lottery is selected from 100 types of big hit symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Since the symbols are distributed in this way, the symbol ZK is determined with a probability of 75/100, the symbols ZL to ZQ are respectively determined with a probability of 1/100, and the symbol ZR is 2/100. The symbol ZS is determined with a probability of 17/100.

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

  The jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZK is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. is there. In addition, in the jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZL to the symbol ZS is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”. It is a big hit game.

  Further, in the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZK to ZR is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, the probable change state and the entrance rate improvement state are maintained until the next time after the jackpot game ends. It is to be granted. On the other hand, in the big hit given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZS is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed after the big hit game ends. In this case, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the probability change state, while the probability variation state is not given. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are determined regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state and the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery.

  When the jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA to ZJ is stopped and displayed, and when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZK to ZS is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, a big prize is won in the jackpot game. A round game that opens the device 18 is defined.

  In the jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA to ZJ is stopped and displayed, in the round games of the first to fourth rounds, a specified time (maximum opening of the jackpot 18a ( “25 (seconds)” is specified as the round game time), and “0.04 (seconds)” is specified as the specified time in the round games of the fifth to twelfth rounds. In addition, in each jackpot game, “5 (seconds)” as the opening time (direction time of the opening effect), “1 (seconds)” as the interval time between each round (interval between rounds), the ending time (ending effect) “5 (seconds)” is set as the production time).

  On the other hand, in the jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZK is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, in the round games of the first to fifteenth rounds, the jackpot 18a is “25 (seconds)” is specified as the specified time (round game time) that is maximized. Also, in each jackpot game, “5 (seconds)” as the opening time, “1 (seconds)” as the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds), “5 (seconds)” as the ending time, respectively Is set.

  Further, in the jackpot game related to the jackpot given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZL to the symbol ZS is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, in the round games of the first and second rounds, the specified time “0.04 (seconds)” is defined as (round game time). In each jackpot game, the opening time is “0.04 (seconds)”, the interval time between each round (interval between rounds) is “1 (second)”, and the ending time is “21.92 (seconds)” "Is set for each.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZJ is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZS is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, The opening / closing mode determination table TB is referred to after the end until the predetermined number of times (seven times) of the changing game is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the first opening / closing mode as described above, a game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 to the timing indicated by the symbol T1, but otherwise, the normal winning award. A game ball does not enter the mouth 15a. In this embodiment, since 40 ms is defined as the time Ta, the game ball may not pass through any of the operation trigger areas 15b and 15c without entering the normal electric winning opening 15. High nature. This is because the game ball is fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds, and at least one second is required until it reaches the normal winning opening 15a after being launched. It is extremely short and difficult. Therefore, in the non-entry rate improvement state, the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the first opening / closing mode, so that it is difficult to enter the normal winning opening 15a, and the first non-electric winning opening 21a or the second non-electric winning opening 22a There is a high possibility that it will not be opened. For this reason, there is a low possibility that the game ball will enter the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a or the second non-electric prize winning opening 22a and the first variation game or the second variation game will be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

Subsequently, the closed state is maintained from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T17 when the time Ti (660 ms) has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T15.
When the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode as described above, the game ball can enter the normal winning opening 15a mainly at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17 from the timing indicated by reference numeral T15. A game ball does not enter the ordinary electric winning opening 15 or is extremely difficult to enter. In other words, even if the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, it opens for only a short time Tf (24 ms), and it is extremely difficult to enter the ball aiming at this timing. The distribution shutter 41 is in the second position during a period (second period) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 in which the opening / closing piece 16 may be in the open state to the timing indicated by reference numeral T17. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode, there is a high possibility that the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 15a passes through the second operation opportunity region 15c. Therefore, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode in the second entrance rate improvement state, it is easy for the game ball to enter the normal winning port 15a, and when the game ball enters the normal winning port 15a, 2 The non-electric prize winning opening 22a is likely to be in an open state. For this reason, when the opening / closing piece 16 operates in the third opening / closing mode during the second entrance rate improvement state, the second variation game is likely to be executed based on the entering of the game ball into the second non-electrical winning opening 22a. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment operates the sorting shutter 41 in a predetermined sorting manner and operates the opening / closing piece 16 in the second opening / closing manner in the first entrance rate improvement state. Probability is high. For this reason, the first entrance rate at which the main control CPU 30a can provide the first entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance probability of the game ball to the first non-electrical winning opening 21a is higher than usual. It functions as an improved state giving means. Further, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment operates the sorting shutter 41 in a predetermined sorting manner and opens and closes the opening / closing piece 16 in the third opening / closing manner to the fifth opening / closing manner in the second entrance rate improvement state. Operate in a manner. For this reason, the 2nd entrance rate which can give the 2nd entrance rate improvement state where CPU30a for main control can give the entrance probability of the game ball to the 2nd non-electrical winning opening 22a higher than usual. It functions as an improved state giving means.

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

  Further, since the opening / closing piece 16 is more likely to be operated in the second opening / closing mode in the first winning rate improving state, the game ball is placed in the normal winning port 15a of the normal electric winning port 15 than in the non-increasing rate increasing state. Easy to enter. For this reason, in the 1st entrance rate improvement state, the game which performs what is called right-handed is performed. As a result, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the opening / closing piece 16 is in the open state, the game ball can easily enter the normal winning opening 15a. Thereafter, when a game ball enters the normal winning opening 15a, it is highly likely that the sorting shutter 41 is operated in a predetermined distribution mode as described above and the opening / closing piece 16 is operated in the second opening / closing mode. Therefore, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the first operation opportunity area 15b. And if a game ball passes the 1st operation opportunity area | region 15b, the 1st non-electric start winning opening 21 will be in an open state. In this state, it is easy to make the game ball enter the first non-electric start start winning opening 21, that is, the first variation game is easily executed. Therefore, in the first entrance rate improvement state, the first variable game is easy to be executed, and when the big hit is achieved, the big number of the specified round is “12” and the real number of rounds is “4”. A game is awarded. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the probability variation state is given in the first entrance rate improvement state.

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

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

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

  Further, in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the first entrance rate improvement state, the first variation game is more likely to be executed than the second variation game. Then, when a big hit is made in the first variation game, the state shifts to the second entrance rate improved state with a probability of 50% and to the first entrance rate improved state with a probability of 50%. And if it transfers to a 1st entrance rate improvement state, an entrance rate improvement state and a probability change state will be provided until next time. Note that when the big hit is made in the first variation game, the second entrance rate improvement state and the non-probability change state are established with a probability of 17%, and the second entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are established with a probability of 33%.

  On the other hand, in the second entrance rate improvement state, the second variation game is likely to be executed. And if it is a big hit in the 2nd variation game, it will be in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state with a probability of 100%. In the case of a big hit in the second variation game, the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are given until the next time with a probability of 83%. On the other hand, in the case of a big win in the second variation game, until the special symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times with a probability of the remaining 17% (the total number of executions of the first variation game and the second variation game is Only the second entrance rate improvement state is given, and the probability variation state is not given (until the predetermined number of times (seven times)). In addition, when the probability variation state is not given and only the second entry rate improvement state is given, when the special symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times (that is, the second entry rate improvement state ends) ) To move to a non-entrance rate improvement state.

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

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

  In the second variation game, it is defined that the second entry rate improvement state is more easily given after the big hit game is finished, as compared with the first variation game. In particular, the first variation game and the second variation game are defined such that the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given after the jackpot game with the same probability. However, in the second variation game, Compared to the one-variable game, it is defined that the second entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are more easily given after the big hit game ends. As described above, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the second variation game is more advantageous than the first variation game with respect to the gaming state after the end of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state, the probability variation state is not given, and the upper limit number of times of the 2nd entrance rate improvement state may be defined. In this case, it will transfer to a non-entrance rate improvement state with the completion | finish of a 2nd entrance rate improvement state. Therefore, in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state, unlike the 1st entrance rate improvement state, there is a possibility of shifting to the non-entrance rate improvement state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the first jackpot determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number value (per win) related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game). A random number for determination, a random number for reach determination, a special figure distribution random number value, etc.). That is, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the read hit determination random number value with the jackpot determination value based on the probability variation flag, and determines whether or not both values match. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability of the big hit of the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) in the low probability state in the non-probability variable state and in the high probability state in the probability change state. Judgment will be made. This probability variation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state.

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

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the big hit fluctuation patterns based on various information such as the probability change flag and the operation flag. The probability variation flag is a flag indicating the presence or absence of a probability variation state. The operation flag is a flag indicating whether the first entrance rate improvement state, the second entrance rate improvement state, or the non-entrance rate improvement state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach time variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and based on various information such as a probability variation flag and an operation flag, the deviation reach variation is determined. Select one of the fluctuation patterns for use and decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the read reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. .

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b, and the variation of the deviation reach based on various information such as a probability variation flag and an operation flag. Select one of the fluctuation patterns for use and decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on various information such as the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbols stop command to the effect control board 31 when displaying a special figure stop.

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

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a performs control relating to the probability change state and gaming state relating to the improved entrance rate by controlling the probability change flag, the operation flag, or the number of operations. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, while clearing the probability variation flag when not giving a certain probability variation state (no value is set). . As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment functions as a probability variation state control means that can be controlled to a probability variation state.

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

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given with the predetermined number of times (7 times in the present embodiment) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times as the main control RAM 30c. To a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag and issues a command to end the entrance rate improvement state. Output to the effect control board 31. This entry rate improvement state end command is a command indicating that the entry rate improvement state has ended. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a stores data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process. At that time, it is stored so that the acquisition order can be specified.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). The main control CPU 30a first determines that the read-out number of stored general maps is larger than “0” when the normal map is not being displayed in a variable display, in a normal hit game, or during the variable interval time of the normal game. Then, “1” is subtracted from the usual figure storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a obtains various random number values such as the normal hit determination random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the usual figure reserved storage number. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value (for the normal hit determination) related to the general game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random values related to the general game (used for the general game). Random numbers, common map random numbers, etc.). That is, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the ordinary game and that is not yet used to execute the ordinary game is acquired.

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

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

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

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

  That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal game is a normal hit due to the establishment of the normal start condition such that the game ball passes through the operation gate 19 and the normal map storage number is less than “4”. It will be determined. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines, based on the operation flag, the normal winning probability of the ordinary game in a low probability state in the non-entry rate improvement state and a high probability in the entrance rate improvement state. The normal hit judgment is performed in the state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  At that time, when the designated special figure is the symbol ZA, the effect control CPU 31a recognizes that the first winning rate improvement state is given after the big hit game is finished (for example, the jackpot symbol combination (for example, [222] [444] [666] [888]). In addition, when the designated special figure is the symbol ZB, the effect control CPU 31a recognizes that the second winning rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends (for example, [[ 111] [333] [555]). When the designated special figure is the symbol ZK, the effect control CPU 31a is awarded a big hit game having a substantial round number of 15R, and after the big hit game is finished, the second pitching rate improvement state is given. The jackpot symbol combination (for example, [777]) that can be recognized is determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a can recognize that there is a possibility that the probable change state may be given after the big hit game when the designated special drawings are the symbols ZC to ZJ and the symbols ZL to ZS. A jackpot symbol combination indicating that a probability-changing concealment production mode to be described later is executed is determined. The jackpot symbol combination indicating that the probability variation / secret rendering mode is executed refers to, for example, a symbol combination in which the same numeric symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right columns while the character symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle column. Therefore, in both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, since the jackpot symbol combination indicating that the probability variation concealment effect mode is executed is similarly stopped and displayed, the probability variation concealment effect mode is executed. From the jackpot symbol combination shown, it is impossible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, depending on the effect mode to be executed, for example, a normal state where the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given, the probability variation state and the first entrance rate improvement state, or the probability change state And it can suggest that it is in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 11 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player based on the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games.

Here, such an effect mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 15, this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of effect modes include four types: a normal effect mode, a probability variation / secret effect mode, a first probability change confirmation effect mode, and a second probability change confirmation effect mode. Furthermore, one type of production mode MA is used for the normal production mode, one type of production mode MB is used for the first certain change confirmation production mode, and three types of production modes MC1 to MC3 are used for the probability change secret production mode. The second certainty change confirmed effect mode includes two types of effect modes MD1 and MD2.

  The effect mode MA is an effect mode when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and the effect mode MB is an effect mode when the first entrance rate improvement state is assigned, and the effect modes MC1 to MC1. MC3, MD1, MD2 are effect modes when the second entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The effect mode MA is an effect mode that can be executed only when the probability variation state is not given, and that it is determined that the probability variation state is not given. The production modes MB, MD1, and MD2 are production modes that can be executed only when the probability variation state is given, and that the probability variation state is given. In addition, the production modes MC1 to MC3 are production modes that can be executed when the probability variation state is assigned and when the probability variation state is not assigned, and may have the probability variation state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the production mode MB is continued until the next big hit with the first entrance rate improvement state. Similarly, the production modes MD1 and MD2 are continued until the next big hit with the second entrance rate improvement state. On the other hand, in the effect modes MC1 to MC3, after the end of the big hit game, it is possible to execute seven fluctuation games (first fluctuation game and second fluctuation game) as an upper limit.

  In addition, in the production modes MC1 to MC3, in principle, a background image in a mode corresponding to the production modes MC1 to MC3 is displayed regardless of whether or not it is in the probability variation state, and the background image is in the probability variation state. It is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not. Thus, the background images in the production modes MC1 to MC3 correspond to the production that can be recognized by the player as the same production mode in the case of the probability variation state and in the case of the non-probability variation state, and whether or not it is in the probability variation state. Regardless of this, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is in a probable variation state. Therefore, the production modes MC1 to MC3 of the present embodiment are specific production modes that can be executed in either the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state. In each production mode MA, MB, MC1 to MC3, MD1, MD2, in principle, the background image is at least different, and the player can recognize that the production mode is different.

  Next, transition of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described below with reference to FIG. Moreover, in FIG. 16, in order to classify | categorize several production modes by the presence or absence of the entrance rate improvement state and the kind of entrance rate improvement state, it shows using the broken line.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the effect mode MA is executed. On the other hand, when the first entrance rate improvement state is given, the effect mode MB is executed. Further, when the second entrance rate improvement state is given, any one of the production modes MC1 to MC3, MD1, and MD2 is executed. And when winning various types of jackpots, after the game ends, a new effect mode is executed or the effect mode is continuously executed.

  When the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the production mode MA is executed. Therefore, the end of the entrance rate improvement state is the mode execution condition of the effect mode MA. When the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZA is stopped and displayed, the effect mode MB is executed regardless of which of the effect modes is staying. Accordingly, the mode execution condition of the effect mode MB is that the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZA is stopped and displayed.

  When the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol ZB is stopped or displayed, or when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol ZK is stopped, the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 is set regardless of which one of the effect modes is staying. Executed.

  At this time, if it is determined that the condition for executing the mode for the effect mode MD1 is established based on the game history information stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the history storage means, the effect mode MD1 is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode execution condition for the production mode MD2 is established, the production mode MD2 is executed. In the present embodiment, the production mode MD1 is executed if the number of big hits stored as the game history information is less than the predetermined number (5 times), and the production mode MD2 is executed if the number is larger than the predetermined number. Note that the number of jackpots stored as the game history information is the number of times that the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZK is stopped and displayed as a jackpot, and is reset when the effect mode MA is executed.

  Therefore, the mode execution condition of the effect mode MD1 is that the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZB or the symbol ZK is stopped and displayed and the number of jackpots stored as the game history information is less than a predetermined number (5 times). Become. The mode execution condition of the effect mode MD2 is that the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZB or the symbol ZK is stopped and displayed and the number of jackpots stored as the game history information is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (5 times). Become.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC to symbol ZJ and symbol ZL to symbol ZS is stopped and displayed during the rendering mode MA, the rendering mode MB, or the rendering mode MC1, the rendering mode MC1 is executed. Therefore, the mode execution condition of the effect mode MC1 is that the jackpot symbols classified into the symbols ZC to ZJ and ZL to ZS are stopped and displayed during the effect mode MA, the effect mode MB, or the effect mode MC1. Become.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC to symbol ZJ and symbol ZL to symbol ZS is stopped and displayed during the rendering mode MD1 or rendering mode MC2, the rendering mode MC2 is executed. Accordingly, the mode execution condition of the effect mode MC2 is that the jackpot symbols classified into the symbols ZC to ZJ and ZL to ZS are stopped and displayed during the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MC2. That is, when the second entrance rate improvement state is entered and the number of big hits stored as the game history information is less than a predetermined number (5 times), the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MC2 is executed. . For this reason, presentation mode MC2 is performed corresponding to presentation mode MD1. That is, when the effect mode MD1 is executed, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZC to the symbol ZJ and the symbol ZL to the symbol ZS is stopped and displayed, the effect mode MA is executed via the effect mode MC2. Can make you think it might be done. On the other hand, it can be made to think that production mode MD1 may be continued via production mode MC2.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC to symbol ZJ and symbol ZL to symbol ZS is stopped and displayed during the rendering mode MD2 or rendering mode MC3, the rendering mode MC3 is executed. Accordingly, the mode execution condition of the effect mode MC3 is that the jackpot symbols classified into the symbols ZC to ZJ and ZL to ZS are stopped and displayed during the effect mode MD2 or the effect mode MC3. That is, when the second entry rate improvement state continues and the number of big hits stored as the game history information is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (5 times), the effect mode MD2 or the effect mode MC3 is executed. The For this reason, presentation mode MC3 is performed corresponding to presentation mode MD2. That is, when the effect mode MD2 is executed, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZC to the symbol ZJ and the symbol ZL to the symbol ZS is stopped and displayed, the effect mode MA is executed via the effect mode MC3. Can make you think it might be done. On the other hand, it can be made to think that production mode MD2 may be continued via production mode MC3.

  In addition, when the effect modes MC1 to MC3 are executed, the effect modes MC1 to MC3 are continued after the end of the big hit game until a variable game with the mode upper limit number of times corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is executed. As shown in FIG. 17, the mode upper limit number of times is specified by the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (type of jackpot). Then, when the production modes MC1 to MC3 are executed until the variable game of the upper limit number of modes is executed, and the probable change state is given after the big hit game ends (the symbols ZC to ZI, the symbols ZL) ~ When the symbol ZR is stopped and displayed), the effect modes MC1 to MC3 are ended in the variable game of the mode upper limit number of times. Then, the production mode MD1 or the production mode MD2 is executed from the next variable game. At that time, when the number of jackpots stored as the game history information is less than a predetermined number (5 times), the effect mode MD1 is executed. On the other hand, when the number of big hits is a predetermined number (5 times) or more, the effect mode MD2 is executed.

  For example, when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZL is stopped and displayed, it is notified that the probability variation state is given during the first variation game, and in the second variation game or later, the representation mode MD1 or the representation mode MD2 is executed. At that time, when the number of jackpots stored as the game history information is less than a predetermined number (5 times), the effect mode MD1 is executed. On the other hand, when the number of big hits is a predetermined number (5 times) or more, the effect mode MD2 is executed.

  Similarly, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZM to symbol ZR is stopped and displayed, it is notified that the probability variation state is given during the second to seventh variation games, and the third to eighth and subsequent times. In the variation game, the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 is executed. At that time, when the number of jackpots stored as the game history information is less than a predetermined number (5 times), the effect mode MD1 is executed. On the other hand, when the number of big hits is a predetermined number (5 times) or more, the effect mode MD2 is executed.

  As described above, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC to symbol ZJ and symbol ZL to symbol ZS was stopped and displayed last time, a variable game of the mode upper limit number of times determined for each symbol is executed, and the game The fact that the number of big hits stored as the history information is less than the predetermined number (5 times) is also a mode execution condition of the production mode MD1. Similarly, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZC to symbol ZJ or symbol ZL to symbol ZS was stopped and displayed last time, a variable game of the mode upper limit number of times determined for each symbol is executed, and the game The fact that the number of jackpots stored as history information is a predetermined number (5 times) or more is also a mode execution condition of the production mode MD2.

  On the other hand, in the production modes MC1 to MC3, after the end of the big hit game, if the probability variation state is not granted, it is informed that the probability variation state is not imparted in the seventh variation game, and the eighth and subsequent variation games (first game) In the first variation game and the second variation game, the effect mode MA is executed.

  Thus, in the production modes MC1 to MC3, although it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is caused by the transition to the production modes MD1 and MD2 until the seven variation games are finished. Can be recognized, while the rendering mode MA is executed, it can be recognized that the uncertain change state is given.

Next, the mode execution process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described below. This mode execution process is a process for controlling the execution of the production mode.
When the first variation game or the second variation game is a big hit, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of the big hit based on the special figure designation command. Based on the identified result, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the effect mode to be executed after the end of the big hit game in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode to be executed (stay).

  Then, when a finite mode upper limit count is set for the effect mode to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets the mode upper limit count value in the stay counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This stay counter is a counter for counting the number of times of the variable game executed after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets, in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, a value indicating the effect mode to be executed after the entrance rate improvement state ends when the entrance rate improvement state ends. That is, when the stay counter becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31 a is assigned to the effect control RAM 31 c with a value indicating the effect mode to be executed in the variable game after the stay counter becomes “0”. Set the production mode flag.

  For example, in the case of a big hit based on the symbol ZA, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag and sets a “value indicating until next time” in the stay counter.

  In addition, when the number of jackpots stored as game history information is less than a predetermined number (five times) when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZB and ZK, the effect control CPU 31a indicates the effect mode MD1. The value is set in the effect mode flag, and the “value indicating until next time” is set in the stay counter.

  In addition, when the number of jackpots stored as the game history information is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (5 times) when the jackpot is based on the symbols ZB and ZK, the effect control CPU 31a indicates the effect mode MD2. The value is set in the effect mode flag, and the “value indicating until next time” is set in the stay counter.

  Further, during the execution of the production mode MA, the production mode MB or the production mode MC1, when the big hit based on the design ZC to the design ZJ and the design ZL to the design ZS is made, the production control CPU 31a shows the production mode MC1. The value is set in the effect mode flag, and values “1” to “7” are set in the stay counter. As shown in FIG. 17, the value set in the stay counter is determined depending on the type of jackpot symbol (design ZC to symbol ZJ, symbol ZL to symbol ZS) to be stopped. For example, when the symbol ZH is stopped and displayed, “6” is set in the stay counter, and when the symbol ZJ is stopped and displayed, “7” is set in the stay counter.

  Further, during the execution of the production mode MD1 or the production mode MC2, when the big hit is based on the symbols ZC to ZJ and ZL to ZS, the number of big hits stored as the game history information is a predetermined number (5 times). ), The effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the effect mode MC2 in the effect mode flag. At the same time, values “1” to “7” are set in the stay counter. As shown in FIG. 17, the value set in the stay counter is determined depending on the type of jackpot symbol (design ZC to symbol ZJ, symbol ZL to symbol ZS) to be stopped.

  Similarly, during the execution of the effect mode MD2 or the effect mode MC3, when the big hit is based on the symbols ZC to ZJ and ZL to ZS, the number of big hits stored as the game history information is a predetermined number (5 In the case of the above, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the effect mode MC3 in the effect mode flag. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets values “1” to “7” in the stay counter. As shown in FIG. 17, the value set in the stay counter is determined depending on the type of jackpot symbol (design ZC to symbol ZJ, symbol ZL to symbol ZS) to be stopped.

  When the “value indicating the next time” is not set in the stay counter, the effect control CPU 31a updates the stay counter by subtracting 1 from the value of the stay counter each time the variable game is played. When the stay counter value is “0”, if the probability variation state is not given (that is, if the jackpot symbol that was previously stopped and displayed is symbol ZJ or symbol ZS), The CPU 31a sets a value indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag, and sets “a value indicating the next time” in the stay counter.

  On the other hand, when the value of the stay counter becomes “0”, when the probability variation state is given, and the number of big hits is less than the predetermined number (5 times) as the game history information, for the effect control The CPU 31a sets a value indicating the effect mode MD1 in the effect mode flag. That is, when the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed last time is symbol ZC to symbol ZI, or symbol ZL to ZR, and the game history information has a jackpot number less than a predetermined number (five times), The control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the effect mode MD1 in the effect mode flag. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “a value indicating the next time” in the stay counter.

  In addition, when the stay counter value becomes “0”, the probability variation state is given (when the symbols ZC to ZI or the symbols ZL to ZR are stopped and displayed), and as game history information When the stored number of big hits is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (5 times), the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the effect mode MD2 in the effect mode flag. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “a value indicating the next time” in the stay counter.

  As described above, the production control CPU 31a designates the production mode to be executed and designates the number of stays. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control functions as a mode control means for executing the effect mode.

  The effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the effect control RAM 31c after the jackpot game ends or when a new effect mode is executed, specifies the effect mode, and corresponds to the effect mode. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display various images such as a background image.

  And in this embodiment, when the variation | change game is not performed, the demonstration display which is a customer waiting effect is comprised in the effect display apparatus 11 so that execution is possible. In the demonstration production, in addition to the model name and maker name of the gaming machine displayed on the production display device 11, the production motif or character is displayed, thereby giving the player interest and promoting the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, an operation button BT is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine as an operation means that can be operated by the player, and the effect control CPU 31a receives the operation button BT from the operation button BT. The operation button BT is connected so that an operation signal can be input. When the operation button BT is operated during the demonstration production, the sound volume of the speaker SP as the sound output means provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, the game board 10 and the like are provided. The brightness (light quantity) of the light emitting lamp LP as the display means and the brightness (light quantity) of the effect display device 11 as the display means can be adjusted. Note that the speaker SP and the light-emitting lamp LP are connected to be controlled by the effect control CPU 31a. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a functions as an adjusting unit that can adjust the volume of the audio output unit or the luminance of the display unit.

  In this embodiment, during the changing game, the effect display device 11 is configured to execute an explanation effect indicating information related to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. In the explanation effect, for example, information for model introduction, information about specifications, information about the flow of the effect and game characteristics, information about the current state, and the like are displayed. This will be described more specifically. In the explanation effect of this embodiment, for example, the type of jackpot game, the number of rounds, a guide to the number of winning balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game, the jackpot probability, the probability of becoming probable, the number of payout balls for various winning mouths, various winnings Information on the maximum number of entrances to the mouth is displayed. In addition, in the explanation effect, for example, the difference between the first variation game and the second variation game (such as jackpot distribution), the period until the probability variation state ends, the period until the entrance rate improvement state ends, the reach effect Information on the degree of expectation of introduction and reach production is displayed. Further, in the explanation effect, for example, the flow of the effect mode, the mode execution condition of each effect mode, the condition for giving the probability change state, the condition for giving the first entry rate improvement state, the second entry Information on the conditions for providing the rate improvement state, the development of reach production, and the relationship between the jackpot symbol combination and the jackpot type are displayed. In the explanation effect, for example, the expectation degree of the notice effect, the kind of the notice effect, the suggestion of the launch direction (flow path) of the game ball, and the information on the type of the entrance that is open (or likely to become) are displayed. Is done. In addition, in the description effect, for example, the type of the current effect mode, the type of effect mode that can be shifted from the current effect mode and its mode execution conditions, the type of reach effect that can be executed in the current effect mode, the current effect mode Information such as the contents of reach production that can be executed in is displayed. In the explanation effect, for example, information such as the type and expectation level of the notice effect that can be executed in the current effect mode, the type of jackpot that can be executed in the current effect mode (highly likely to be executed), and the like are displayed. The These are examples of information displayed in the explanation effect, but the displayed information may be arbitrarily changed, or only a part of the information may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the explanation effect is executed, the contents of the explanation effect (information displayed in the explanation effect) are varied depending on the effect mode being set. For example, in the explanation effect in the normal effect mode (effect mode MA), information indicating that the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given, and that entering the first start winning opening 14 is recommended (first flow) Information indicating that it is recommended that a game ball flow down the road may be displayed. In the explanation effect in the normal effect mode, for example, an introduction of an effect mode (effect mode MB or the like) that is highly likely to be executed when a big hit is made in the first variation game, and a mode execution condition of the effect mode that can be transferred. There may be a case where information relating to which effect mode can be executed according to the symbol combination of the big hit is displayed. In addition, in the explanation effect in the normal effect mode, for example, introduction of types of jackpots that may be awarded when the first variation game is a big hit, reach effect or notice effect that can be executed in the normal effect mode Information on the type and degree of expectation may be displayed. In the explanation effect in the normal effect mode, for example, when symbols ZC to ZJ and symbols ZL to ZS are stopped and displayed as jackpot symbols, information indicating that the effect mode MC1 is executed may be displayed. .

  Similarly, in the explanation effect in the first probability variation confirmed effect mode (effect mode MB), for example, information indicating that the probability variation state and the first pitching rate improvement state are given, and the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a is entered. Information indicating that it is easy to ball and information indicating that it is recommended to enter the first non-electric prize winning opening 21a (that it is recommended that the game ball flow down in the first flow path) may be displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the first certainty-change confirmation effect mode, for example, information on an effect mode (such as effect mode MB) that is highly likely to be executed when a big hit is made in the first variation game may be displayed. is there. Further, in the explanation effect in the first certain change confirmation effect mode, for example, the mode execution conditions of the effect mode that can be transferred (such as which effect mode can be executed according to the symbol combination of the jackpot), the big win in the first variation game In some cases, information on the type of jackpot that may be given at the time is displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the first certain change determination effect mode, for example, information on the type and expectation of the reach effect or the notice effect that can be executed in the first certain change confirmation effect mode may be displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the first certainty-change confirmation effect mode, for example, when symbols ZC to ZJ and symbols ZL to ZS are stopped and displayed as jackpot symbols, information indicating that the effect mode MC1 is executed is displayed. There is a case.

  Similarly, in the explanation effect in the second certainty change confirmation effect mode, for example, information indicating that the certainty change state and the second entry rate improvement state are given, and the game ball is likely to enter the second non-electrical winning opening 22a. Information indicating that it is recommended to enter the second non-electrical winning opening 22a (information indicating that it is recommended that the game ball flow down the second flow path) may be displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the second certainty-change confirmed effect mode, for example, information on effect modes (effect modes MD1, MD2, MC2, MC3, etc.) that are highly likely to be executed when a big hit is made in the second variable game. May be displayed. In addition, in the explanation effect in the second certain variation confirmation effect mode, for example, it is given when the mode execution condition of the transferable effect mode (conditions for executing the effect mode MD2 or the like) or a big hit in the second variable game. Information about the types of jackpots that may be displayed may be displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the second certainty change confirmed effect mode, for example, information on the type of reach effect or the notice effect that can be executed in the second certainty change confirmed effect mode and the degree of expectation may be displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the second certainty-change confirmation effect mode, for example, information indicating that the player's degree of advantage is higher than the case where the first variable game is a big hit may be displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the second certainty-change confirmation effect mode, for example, the symbol ZA is not stopped and displayed in the second variation game. There may be a case where information indicating that is not given is displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the second certainty-change confirmation effect mode, for example, information on the jackpot symbol combination indicating that the certainty-secret display effect mode is executed may be displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the effect mode MD1, for example, when the probability variation / secret effect mode is executed, information indicating that the effect mode MC1 is executed may be displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the effect mode MD2, for example, when the probability variation / secret effect mode is executed, information indicating that the effect mode MC2 is executed may be displayed.

  Similarly, in the explanation effect in the probability variation secret effect mode, for example, it is executed regardless of the presence or absence of the probability change state, the mode upper limit number of times, the effect mode (effect modes MD1, MD2, MA executed after the mode upper limit number of times) ) Type information may be displayed. Further, in the explanation effect in the probability variation concealment effect mode, for example, information regarding the reach effect or the type and expectation level of the notice effect that can be executed in the probability change concealment effect mode may be displayed. In the explanation effect in the probability change secret effect mode, for example, information about the effect indicating the possibility that the probability change state is given may be displayed.

  And as shown to Fig.18 (a), the information displayed in an explanatory effect is comprised so that it may be displayed on the lower right of the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. The information displayed in the explanation effect is configured to be superimposed and displayed (layer display) in front of the display effect image such as the background image or the design. That is, the explanation effect information is preferentially displayed over the display effect image such as the background image and the design, and when the display effect image overlaps with the display effect image, the display effect image is made invisible. It has become. In the present embodiment, the explanation effect information is configured to be displayed so as to hide a part (lower part) of the symbols in the right column. Since the symbols in the right column are only partially hidden, at least the types of symbols are displayed in a distinguishable manner.

  The information displayed in the explanation effect is configured to be displayed in a predetermined order. At this time, information displayed at a predetermined time (for example, every 5 seconds) is changed. For this reason, it can suppress that the same information is continuously displayed repeatedly.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the explanation effect can be changed by operating the operation button BT during the variable game. Specifically, when the operation button BT is operated during the operation effective period set during the variable game, the explanation effect display (first aspect) and the explanation effect non-display (second aspect) are switched and changed. Can be done. When the explanation effect is hidden, as shown in FIG. 18B, an image (background image or design) hidden by the information by the explanation effect is displayed. The operation valid period is set, for example, before the left and right symbol columns are stopped and displayed. That is, during the reach effect, the operation effective period is not set, and the display mode of the explanation effect cannot be changed.

Hereinafter, the processing executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the explanation effect will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a sets the operation valid period based on the specified variation pattern during the variation game. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the specific effect contents (such as symbol stop display timing) of the variation game determined based on the specified variation pattern, and the left and right columns of symbols from the start of the variation game. Set the operation valid period before is stopped and displayed.

  Then, when the operation control CPU 31a receives an operation signal for notifying that the operation button BT has been operated from the operation button BT during the operation effective period, the description control flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c is stored. Change the value to change. That is, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the second aspect when the value indicating the first aspect is set in the explanation effect flag. On the other hand, when the value indicating the second mode is set, the effect control CPU 31a sets the value indicating the first mode. Note that the value indicating the first mode is set as the initial value after the ram clear or power-on as the value of the explanation effect flag. Further, when the operation effective period ends, the value of the explanation effect flag is stored in the effect control RAM 31c so as to be maintained until the next operation effective period is started. Further, when the variable game is not executed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 hour), a value indicating the first mode is set as the initial effect flag in the explanation effect flag.

  Then, when the variation game is started and the value indicating the first aspect is set as the value of the explanation effect flag, the effect control CPU 31a causes the explanation effect to be executed during the variation game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At that time, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies information that can be displayed in the current effect mode based on the value of the effect mode flag stored in the RAM 31c for effect control. Information displayed in the explanation effect is classified for each effect mode, and is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. Further, the previously displayed information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and the effect control CPU 31a displays the information that can be displayed in the current effect mode based on the previously displayed information and the display order. Determine information.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays the determined information until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 18A, information on the explanation effect is displayed on the effect display device 11. Then, after a predetermined period of time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the information to be displayed from the information that can be displayed in the current effect mode based on the previously displayed information and the display order, as described above, and determines the determined information. Display. Thereafter, this process is repeatedly executed until the variable game is not performed. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a control means for controlling the execution means so as to display an explanation effect explaining the specifications relating to the game.

  When the value of the explanation effect flag is switched, the display order is reset. Similarly, when the effect mode is changed, the display order is reset. When reset, the information about the explanation effect is displayed from the beginning of the display order.

  On the other hand, when the variable game is started and the value indicating the second aspect is set as the value of the explanation effect flag, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that the explanation effect is not executed. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 18B, the information about the explanation effect is not displayed on the effect display device 11. That is, the explanation effect information is not displayed superimposed on the background image or the decorative design.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the operation effective period for changing the display mode of the explanation effect is set during the variable game, and thus is not set in the demonstration effect. For this reason, even if the operation button BT is operated to adjust the volume and brightness during the demonstration effect, the display mode of the explanation effect is not changed. On the other hand, even if the operation button BT is operated during the operation effective period set during the variable game, the volume and brightness are not changed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) There are a first mode and a second mode in the mode of the explanatory effect, and the control CPU 31a controls to switch the mode of the explanatory effect based on the operation on the operation button BT during the operation effective period. To do. Specifically, control is performed so as to switch whether or not to display the explanation effect. The explanation effect mainly displays information related to the specification, but is not necessary for the player who has confirmed the information related to the specification. Then, the explanation effect hides a part of the game effect related to the variable game executed in the effect display device 11, so that the player who thinks that such display is excessive can operate the operation button BT. The explanation effect can be hidden and concentrated on the game effect. On the other hand, since it is considered that an explanation effect is necessary for a player who has not recognized the transition mode of the effect mode or the difference between the first entrance rate improvement state and the second entrance rate improvement state, the explanation effect is displayed. The game can be played smoothly. From this, the aspect of an explanatory effect can be switched according to a player's request. For this reason, a display suitable for a player can be performed.

  (2) As the effect mode, a plurality of effect modes having different degrees of advantage with respect to the player are prepared, and the description effect has different modes for each effect mode. For example, in the first certainty change confirmation effect mode, the certainty change state is given, the first entering rate improvement state, the type of big hit that is easy to be executed when a big hit is made in the first variable game, Information such as the type of performance mode that is easy to shift from the one-entry rate improvement state, the mode execution condition, the contents of the reach performance, and the degree of expectation is displayed. Thereby, the explanation effect suitable for the effect mode can be executed, and the player can be made to think that the explanation effect is necessary. Further, as in the present embodiment, when a plurality of production modes are prepared and the mode execution conditions are different from each other, the player often needs information on the destination production mode and the mode execution conditions. Therefore, the necessity of the explanation effect can be improved by explaining the information about the transition destination effect mode or the mode execution condition in the explanation effect for each effect mode. On the other hand, once the information about the transition destination production mode or the mode execution condition is once explained, it is often unnecessary, so that it can be hidden and concentrated on the game production. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (3) Similarly, even when the entrance probability of the game ball is high, the entrance where the entrance is easy is different between the first entrance rate improvement state and the second entrance rate improvement state. In addition, a gaming machine having a non-entrance rate improving state, a first entering rate improving state, and a second entering rate improving state as compared with a gaming machine having an improved entering rate and having only none Therefore, the transition route of the production mode and the conditions are complicated, and an explanation is necessary. For example, in the present embodiment, the first probability variation confirmed effect mode (second effect mode) is executed during the first entrance rate improvement state, and a predetermined mode execution condition is satisfied, whereby the second entry In the rate improvement state, the second certainty change confirmed effect mode (third effect mode) is configured to be executed. Therefore, when the mode execution condition is satisfied during the first certainty-change confirmation effect mode (for example, a jackpot symbol combination capable of recognizing that the second entrance rate improvement state is given is displayed), An explanation effect that explains the execution of the second probability variation effect effect mode is executed. As a result, the player can easily understand the gameability (game characteristics) by viewing the explanation effect even if the effect mode is prepared in a plurality and the advantageous degree of the effect mode and the transition route are complicated. it can. On the other hand, when such a game is understood, an explanation effect is unnecessary, so that it is possible to select not to display based on the operation of the operation button BT. Thereby, it can change to the display suitable for every player. For this reason, it is possible to achieve both the explanation of the specification and the improvement of the interest of the game.

  (4) While it is possible to change the mode of the explanation effect during the variable game, the mode of the explanation effect cannot be changed during the demonstration effect. Since there may be cases where an explanation effect is required during the variation game, the mode of the explanation effect can be changed during the variation game. On the other hand, since the volume and brightness are adjusted during the demonstration production, the description production mode cannot be changed so as not to disturb the adjustment.

  (5) When the operation valid period ends, the mode set at that time is maintained and display (or non-display) of the explanation effect is selected. For this reason, it is not necessary to set the description effect mode every time the operation valid period is set (every variable game).

  (6) When changing from the second mode in which the explanation effect is not displayed to the first mode in which the explanation effect is displayed, the explanation effect is displayed in order from the first information. For this reason, when displayed, the explanation effect can be seen from the beginning.

  (7) The first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is provided in the first non-electric start winning opening 21 so that the first non-electric opening / closing blade 21b is easily opened during the first entrance rate improvement state. 1 Fluctuating game is easy to be executed. In addition, the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is provided in the second non-electric starting start winning opening 22, and the second non-electric opening / closing blade 22b is easily opened during the second ball-entry rate improvement state. Made the floating game easier to run. For this reason, it is possible to change the contents of the explanation effect for each effect mode and display information about which variable game is likely to be executed and which winning opening is easy to enter the game ball. I made it. Thereby, the necessity for an explanatory effect can be improved.

  Further, when the second variable game is a big hit, the player's degree of advantage is higher than when the first variable game is a big hit, so the player can easily execute the second variable game. When a game is played with the ultimate goal of shifting to the two-entry rate improvement state, and it is a big hit, attention can be paid to the type of big hit. For this reason, the content of the explanation effect is changed for each effect mode, and information on the degree of advantage of the variable game and finally which effect mode is advantageous for the player is displayed in the explanation effect. Thereby, the necessity for an explanatory effect can be improved.

  (8) When a game ball enters a first winning opening 14a as a third entrance that does not include an opening / closing member, a start condition for the first variation game can be given. For this reason, the first variation game is mainly executed during the normal state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given. For this reason, in the explanation effect in the normal effect mode, information such as a game ball entering the first winning opening 14a can be displayed. Thereby, the necessity for an explanatory effect can be improved.

  (9) In the second variation game, the symbol ZA is not stopped and displayed. For this reason, when it becomes a big hit in the 2nd variation game, the 1st entrance rate improvement state is not given. For this reason, once in the 2nd entrance rate improvement state where the 2nd change game is easy to be executed, even if it becomes a big hit, the possibility of shifting to the 1st entrance rate improvement state is low. Therefore, by displaying such information in the explanation effect, the necessity for the explanation effect can be improved.

  (10) When the probability variation concealment effect mode is executed, the jackpot symbol combination indicating that the probability variation concealment effect mode is executed is stopped and displayed. By displaying such information in the explanation effect, the necessity for the explanation effect can be improved.

  (11) During the execution of the effect mode MA or the effect mode MB, when the symbols ZC to ZJ and the symbols ZL to ZS are stopped and displayed as jackpot symbols, the effect mode MC1 is executed. As described above, during the normal effect mode and the first probability change effect effect mode, the type of the probability change concealment effect mode of the transfer destination is determined in advance. In addition, during the execution of the effect mode MD1, when the symbols ZC to ZJ and the symbols ZL to ZS are stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbols, the effect mode MC2 is executed. On the other hand, when the effect mode MD2 is being executed, when the symbols ZC to ZJ and the symbols ZL to ZS are stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbols, the effect mode MC3 is executed. As described above, the type of the certain probability change secret effect mode of the transition destination is determined in advance for each type of the second probability change effect effect mode. Therefore, by displaying such information in the explanation effect, the necessity for the explanation effect can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the kind and number of production modes. For example, production modes MA1 and MA2 corresponding to the production mode MA may be defined. Further, an effect mode MC in which the effect modes MC1 to MC3 are combined may be defined.

  -In the said embodiment, you may control so that a non-entrance rate improvement state and a probability change state may be provided as a gaming state, for example. Further, for example, the first entrance rate improvement state and the uncertain change state may be controlled. Further, for example, in each of the non-entrance rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state, and the second entrance rate improvement state, control is performed so that at least one of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state is provided. Also good. Any combination of these may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, each non-electric opening / closing blade 21b, 22b is operated so as to be able to take an open state and a closed state by interlocking each opening mechanism and each operating mechanism 21c, 22c as each closing mechanism. However, it is not limited to this. For example, sprockets that are displaced each time a game ball passes are used as the operating mechanisms 21c and 22c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when an upper limit number of game balls are held and an upper limit number of game balls are held, In addition, each of the non-electric opening / closing blades 21b and 22b may be configured to operate from an open state to a closed state. Further, for example, these configurations may be configured so as to be included in the normal electric winning award 15 and the non-electric starting start winning ports 21 and 22, or may be configured separately from these. That is, you may comprise so that it may be comprised so that each open mechanism and each closing mechanism may be included in the normal electric prize-winning port 15 and each non-electric start prize-winning port 21,22.

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, when the open / close piece 16 and the non-electric opening / closing blades 21b and 22b are closed at the normal electric winning opening 15 and the non-electric starting start winning openings 21 and 22, a game ball cannot be entered. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball may be able to enter if it is harder to enter than in an open state.

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is controlled to be executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may control to make it. Further, for example, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously. Also, instead of two types of variable games, for example, one type or three or more types of variable games may be executed. In the second embodiment, the first variation game and the accessory game may be provided without providing the second variation game.

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the regular game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure is increased, the total opening time of the opening / closing piece 16 is increased, and the fluctuation due to the special symbol It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the game variation time.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-electric start start winning ports 21 and 22 are opened due to the weight of the non-electric open / close blades 21b and 22b. The non-electric start winning ports 21 and 22 may be closed.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although each non-electric start prize opening 21 and 22 was adopted as a non-electrical accessory, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may be adopted as an electric accessory. In addition, for example, in each non-electric start start winning opening 21, 22, any one of a closed state to an open state, an open state to a closed state may be electrically operated, and the other may be operated non-electrically. That is, at each of the non-electric start start winning ports 21, 22, at least one of the closed state to the open state and the open state to the closed state may be electrically operated. In addition, for example, even when it is electrically operated, it may be controlled via the main control CPU 30a or may be controlled without going through the main control CPU 30a.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation concealment effect mode is executed after the end of the two-round jackpot game. May be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the type of the certain probability change secret effect mode at the transition destination is associated with each type of the second certain probability change effect mode. In other words, the probability change / secret display mode may be determined by lottery.

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

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, each mode execution condition may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the above embodiment, the number of jackpots stored as the game history information is a predetermined number of times (five times) or more, which is part of the mode execution conditions of the production mode MD2, but the number of jackpots is arbitrary It may be changed. Further, the type of jackpot counted as the number of jackpots stored as the game history information may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of jackpots stored as game history information may be counted only when a specific jackpot is awarded. Further, the fact that a specific jackpot effect or game effect or the like has been executed may be stored as game history information, and a condition that a specific jackpot effect or game effect or the like has been executed may be used. In addition, the game execution information includes the number of winning balls, the number of variable games executed with a certain probability change state, and the number of variable games executed with an entry rate improvement state. It may be determined whether or not is established, and the effect mode may be changed.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, when the probability variation concealment effect mode (effect modes MC1 to MC3) is executed, the second probability change confirmation effect mode or the normal effect mode is executed after the probability change concealment effect mode. As another example of this, there may be a case where the first certainty-change confirmed effect mode indicating that the first entrance rate improvement state is set is executed.

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

In the explanation effect of the above embodiment, the value indicating the first aspect is set as the initial value, but the value indicating the second aspect may be used.
In the explanation effect of the above embodiment, when the operation valid period ends, the value of the explanation effect flag is maintained until the next operation valid period is started, but may be reset.

  In the explanation effect of the above embodiment, when the variable game is not executed for a predetermined period (for example, one hour), the initial value is set as the explanation effect flag, but it may not be reset. Further, the predetermined period may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, there are only two types of explanation effects, display (first aspect) and non-display (second aspect), but they may be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, you may make it impossible to select non-display.

  In the explanation effect of the above embodiment, the information to be displayed is changed for each effect mode, but the information to be displayed for each gaming state may be changed. For example, the information to be displayed may be changed depending on the presence or absence of the probability change state. Further, for example, the information to be displayed may be changed between the non-entrance rate improvement state, the first entrance rate improvement state, and the second entrance rate improvement state.

In the above embodiment, the demonstration effect is executed, but it is not necessary to execute it. For example, the decorative design may be kept stopped.
In the above embodiment, the mode of the explanation effect cannot be changed during the demonstration effect, but may be changed.

  In the explanation effect of the above embodiment, the operation valid period may be set to an arbitrary period during the variable game. For example, the operation valid period may be set until the decorative design in the left column is stopped and displayed. In addition, for example, the operation valid period may be set only during a game of fluctuation of the offense effect in which the reach effect is not executed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the aspect of an operation button. For example, a push button, a touch panel type button, or a lever type may be used. Moreover, you may make it select a mode as a cross key.

  -In the explanation production of the above-mentioned embodiment, the period for displaying one piece of information may be arbitrarily changed. For example, information to be displayed every 3 seconds may be changed. Further, the information to be displayed in the explanation effect has been determined in advance in the order of display, but the information to be displayed may be determined by lottery.

  In the explanation effect of the above embodiment, when the explanation effect is switched to the first mode, the information is displayed in order from the first information in the display order, but the information displayed last time is stored, You may display in order from the said information or the following information.

  -Although the description effect of the said embodiment was performed only during the variable game, when the variable game is not performed, for example, it may be performed also during a big hit game. In this case, it is desirable that information regarding the big hit game being executed and information about the production mode scheduled to be executed after the big hit game is ended are displayed in the explanation effect.

  -In the explanation production of the above-mentioned embodiment, the position and range which display information may be changed arbitrarily. In addition, although it is displayed in front of the decorative pattern, it may be displayed in the back.

In the explanation effect of the above-described embodiment, when game characteristics such as specifications and the flow of the effect are changed, it is desirable to change information to be displayed in accordance with the change.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a control means for controlling the execution means so as to display an explanation effect explaining the specifications relating to the game during the variable game, A gaming machine that is controlled to display the explanation effect based on an operation on an operation means.

  (B) an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a control means for controlling the execution means so as to display an explanation effect explaining the specifications relating to the game during the variable game, A gaming machine that is controlled so as to change the aspect of the explanation effect based on an operation on the operation means.

  (C) an operation means that can be operated by a player; and a control means for controlling the execution means so as to display an explanation effect explaining the specifications relating to the game during the variable game. A gaming machine that is controlled so as not to display the explanation effect based on an operation to an operation means.

  (D) In the gaming machine, the effect mode includes a first mode, a second effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first mode, and a third effect that is more advantageous to the player than the second effect mode. When the effect mode exists and the first effect mode is being executed, the second effect mode or the third effect mode is executed and the second effect mode is being executed when a predetermined mode execution condition is satisfied. When the predetermined mode execution condition is satisfied, the first effect mode, the second effect mode, or the third effect mode is executed, and when the third effect mode is executed, the predetermined mode execution condition is satisfied. Accordingly, the first effect mode or the third effect mode may be executed, and the explanation effect may be displayed so as to at least explain the transition destination of the effect mode or the mode execution condition.

  (E) The first starting means that can give the starting condition for the first symbol variation game, the second starting means that can give the starting condition for the second symbol variation game, and the game ball entering A first entrance opening capable of playing, a second entrance entrance through which a game ball can enter, a first opening / closing member that operates so that the first entrance opening is in an open state or a closed state, When the second opening / closing member that operates so that the second entrance is in an open state or a closed state and the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, select from a plurality of types of big hits And a first hit that can give a first hit rate improvement state in which the probability of entering the game ball at the first entrance is higher than usual. The rate improvement state giving means and the probability of entering the game ball into the second entrance are higher than usual. A second entrance rate improvement state providing means capable of providing a second entrance rate improvement state that is a high probability, and the effect mode includes a first effect mode and the first effect mode. There are a second effect mode that is advantageous to the player and a third effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the second effect mode, and the first starting means has a game ball entering the first entrance. In such a case, the starting condition for the first symbol variation game can be given, and the second starting means gives the starting condition for the second symbol variation game when the game ball enters the second entrance. When the second symbol variation game is a big hit, the player's advantage is higher than that when the first symbol variation game is a big hit. The second performance mode is executed during the first entrance rate improvement state. When the predetermined mode execution condition is satisfied, the third effect mode is executed in the second entrance rate improvement state, and the mode execution condition is satisfied during the second effect mode. The gaming machine is characterized in that an explanation effect that explains that the third effect mode is executed is executed.

  SW1 ... first start port switch, SW2 ... first non-electric start port switch, SW3 ... second non-electric start port switch, SW4 ... count switch, SW5 ... gate switch, SW6 ... normal electric prize port switch, SW7 ... first Aisle switch, SW8 ... second aisle switch, 11 ... effect display device (execution means), 14 ... first start winning opening, 14a ... first winning opening, 15 ... normal electric winning opening (normal entry means), 15a ... Ordinary winning opening (ordinary entrance), 15b ... 1st operation opportunity area (operation opportunity area, 1st passage area), 15c ... 2nd operation opportunity area (operation opportunity area, 2nd passage area), 16 ... Opening and closing piece (Normal opening / closing means), 18 ... grand prize winning device, 21 ... first non-electric start start winning opening (variable start means, first variable start means), 21a ... first non-electric start winning opening (ball entry opening, first entry) Mouth), 21b ... 1st non-electrically open Blades (opening / closing member, first opening / closing member), 22... Second non-electric start winning opening (variable starting means, second variable starting means), 22 a. ), 22b ... second non-electric opening / closing blades (opening / closing means, second opening / closing means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... CPU for main control (big hit determination means, state control means, big hit determination means, big hit game grant means, Normal hit judging means, starting entrance control means, special entrance control means), 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (control means, mode control means, game control means), 41 ... distribution shutter (vibration) Minute means).

Claims (1)

First starting means capable of providing a starting condition for the first symbol variation game;
A second starting means capable of giving a starting condition for the second symbol variation game;
A first entrance where game balls can enter,
A second entrance where game balls can enter;
A first opening / closing member that operates so that the first entrance is in an open state or a closed state;
A second opening / closing member that operates so that the second entrance is in an open state or a closed state;
A jackpot determination means for performing a jackpot determination to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
When the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a big hit, a big hit granting means for giving a big hit selected from a plurality of types of big hits;
First entrance rate improvement state giving means capable of providing a first entrance rate improvement state in which a probability of entering a game ball into the first entrance is higher than usual;
A second entrance rate improvement state giving means capable of giving a second entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance probability of the game ball to the second entrance is higher than usual;
Mode control means for controlling the execution mode to be executed over a plurality of symbol variation games;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Control means for controlling the execution means so as to display an explanatory effect explaining the specifications relating to the game,
In the aspect of the explanation effect, there are a first aspect and a second aspect,
The control means controls to switch the mode of the explanation effect based on the operation of the operation means during the operation effective period,
As the production mode, a plurality of production modes having different degrees of advantage for the player are prepared,
The production mode includes a first production mode, a second production mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first production mode, and a third production mode that is more advantageous to the player than the second production mode.
The explanation production is different for each production mode,
The first starter can give a start condition for the first symbol variation game when a game ball enters the first entrance.
The second starting means can give a starting condition of the second symbol variation game when a game ball enters the second entrance,
When the second symbol variation game is a big hit, the player's advantage is higher than when the first symbol variation game is a big hit,
The second effect mode is executed during the first entrance rate improvement state, and when a predetermined mode execution condition is satisfied, the second entrance rate improvement state is established, and the third effect mode is Configured to run,
A gaming machine characterized in that during the second effect mode, an explanation effect is executed to explain that the third effect mode is executed when the mode execution condition is satisfied.