JP6580542B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, after an advantageous condition is established in a symbol variation game, an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given. Such advantageous states include a big hit game where a player can get a ball and a high probability state where the probability of a big hit is higher than a low probability state.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, as a display result in a symbol variation game, a display result (effect symbol) that can be specified to be given a high probability state, and a high probability state Is disclosed in which it is possible to derive a display result that cannot be specified. The display result derived in this manner can suggest the degree of advantage related to the provision of the advantageous state, and can enhance the sense of expectation for the derived display result.

JP 2003-19294 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, it is possible to suggest the degree of advantage related to the provision of an advantageous state, triggered by the display result in a symbol variation game, for example, but it is possible to further improve the interest of the game. It is desired to plan.

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

The gaming machine that solves the above problems operates so that the special entrance can be opened in a gaming machine that can be given an advantageous state advantageous to the player after the specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game A special opening / closing means for performing , a specific passage through which a game ball entering the special entrance can flow, a specific detection means for detecting the game ball flowing into the specific passage, and a determination regarding the provision of the advantageous state An advantageous state determining means, an advantageous state giving means capable of giving the advantageous state, and an effect control means capable of executing a specific effect , wherein the game ball is detected by the specific detecting means. it is a state applied as a trigger was, wherein the specific effect, a first specific effect, the there is a second specific effect to be executed after the first specific effect, the special opening and closing means, said Second A game ball that is operated after the start timing of the first specific performance is operated so that the special entrance can be opened, and the start timing of the first specific performance is after the start timing of the first specific performance. Is the timing at which the specific passage can flow, and the start timing of the second specific effect is the timing at which a game ball launched after the start timing of the second specific effect cannot flow into the specific passage. Yes, the second specific effect is an effect that suggests the degree of advantage of the determination result by the advantageous state determination means by an effect mode, and when the first specific effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode, 1 than when it is not running in the specific effect said predetermined representation embodiment, the suggested accuracy suggested by representation embodiment of the second specific effect becomes higher, the first specific effect is Tokoro When executed by the representation embodiment, the advantageous degree of determination results by the advantageous condition determining means may be suggested, the better when the first specific effect is executed at a predetermined representation embodiment, the first specific effect The degree of advantage of the determination result by the advantageous state determining means is higher than when the predetermined effect mode is not executed , and the first specific effect is executed in the predetermined effect mode as the effect mode of the second specific effect. In the case where the first specific effect is higher than the case where the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode, and the advantage state determining unit a second representation embodiment advantageously degree of determination results is low, and deterministically identifiable third representation embodiment the advantageous degree of the decision result by the advantageous condition determining means, there are, the second Japanese The fixed effect is an effect that can be executed in the third effect mode when the first specific effect is executed in the predetermined effect mode and when the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode. , and the said first representation embodiment, the a second effect advantageously higher degree representation embodiment results determined by the advantageous condition determining means than embodiments, the first specific effect is said second specific effect The gist is that the game can be executed before the symbol variation game that is executed.

With respect to the gaming machine, the effect control means can cause the special effect to be executed after the second specific effect, and the special effect is an effect suggesting the degree of advantage of the determination result by the advantageous state determining means. The first specific effect is an effect that can be executed when the first specific effect is executed in the predetermined effect mode and when the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode. There better if it is not running at the predetermined representation embodiment may be configured as a demonstration that runs at a higher probability than the case where the first specific effect is executed at the predetermined representation embodiment.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the channel | path in a 1st big winning opening. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the content of various games. The figure which shows the kind of hit. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the hit type, (c) is a figure which shows the operation | movement pattern of a sorting shutter. The figure which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the operation pattern of a 1st big prize mouth piece, and the operation pattern of a distribution shutter. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various productions. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various productions. The figure which shows an effect determination table. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the execution timing of an effect. The figure which shows prefetch command setting processing. The figure which shows production | presentation determination processing.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decorative lamp LA and a speaker SP.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game, first symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, first symbol) are displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, the simple game “first variation game” refers to a variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 11.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (design variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, second symbol) are displayed by variation is performed. In the following description, when the “second variation game” is simply indicated, it indicates a variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12. As described above, there are a first variation game and a second variation game as the variation games for displaying the special symbols in a variation and fixed stop display. The first variation game and the second variation game are not executed simultaneously.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery (big hit lottery and small lottery lottery) among a plurality of types of special symbols is confirmed and stopped (derived) when the variable game ends. Is done. Special symbols include jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (display results for jackpots), small hits symbols that can recognize jackpots (display results for jackpots), and off-set symbols that can recognize losing (display results for outliers) ) When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a big hit game is awarded. When the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a small hit game is awarded. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given based on the lottery result of the winning lottery may be referred to as a jackpot game based on the variable game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display unit GH for displaying effect images. In the effect display device 16, display effects related to the variable game are performed. Specifically, a plurality of types of effect symbols (so-called “decorative symbols”) are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). An effect design variation game is performed.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variable game is started, the effect symbols in each column are variablely displayed (varied) along a predetermined variable direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, it may be a reach symbol combination to form a reach state. As the reach symbol combination, the effect symbols in a specific column (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are temporarily displayed as the same type, and columns other than the specific column (this book) In the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, a symbol combination corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is confirmed and stopped. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are confirmed to stop and display the small hit symbol, the small effect symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are displayed in a definite stop state, the special symbol display devices 16 and 12 are also displayed in a definite stop state. In this embodiment, the symbol combination for the jackpot symbol is defined as a symbol combination in which all rows of the design symbols are of the same type, and the out-of-line symbol combination is defined as a symbol combination in which the symbols of the entire row are not of the same type. Has been. Further, in the present embodiment, as a small symbol combination, the effect symbols in the specific columns (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are of the same type, but other than the specific columns. A combination of symbols in which the production symbols in the row (in this embodiment, the middle row) are not the same type is defined.

  In the present embodiment, “variable display” is a state in which the type of special symbol or effect symbol is changing, and “definite stop display” is a state in which the special symbol or effect symbol is definitely stopped. It is. “Temporary stop display” is a state in which the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, and the effect symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, it is possible for the player to recognize a big hit, a small hit or a loss from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 16 in a stop-stop state.

  The game board YB is provided with a game area YR in which game balls can flow down. In the game area YR of the game board YB, a first start winning opening 21 (first start opening) through which a game ball can enter is provided. A first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21 is provided in the back of the first starting winning opening 21. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21 is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the first variable game can be given and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a second start winning opening 22a (second start opening) through which a game ball can enter. A second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start prize port 22a is provided in the back of the second start prize port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The second start winning opening 22a is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (normal electric combination) for opening and closing the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the normal electric winning combination actuator FDA (see FIG. 6). The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 22a (a ball entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (a ball entry is permitted). Operate. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a first big prize opening 23a (special entrance) through which a game ball can enter. A first count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is provided in the back of the first big prize opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of game balls is given.

  The first big prize opening 23a is provided with a first big prize opening piece 23b (special electric accessory) that opens and closes the first big prize opening 23a by operating the first big prize opening actuator DA1 (see FIG. 6). It has been. The first grand prize opening piece 23b as a special opening / closing means is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (entry ball) Operate in the open state. The first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined release mode when a predetermined release condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a passage 26 through which a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a can pass is provided behind the first big prize opening 23a. The passage 26 is provided to branch into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b at a branching portion 27 that is downstream of the first big prize opening 23a.

  The first passage 26a as the specific passage is provided with a first passage sensor SE6 as specific detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed (inflowed) through the first passage 26a. When the game ball that has passed through the first passage 26a is detected by the first passage sensor SE6, it becomes a big hit, and a big hit game advantageous to the player is given as a privilege.

  The second passage 26b is provided with a second passage sensor SE7 that detects a game ball that has passed through the second passage 26b. When the game ball that has passed through the second passage 26b is detected by the second passage sensor SE7, the big hit is not given and the big hit game is not given.

  The branching portion 27 is provided with a sorting shutter 28 for sorting the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 23a into the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b by the operation of the sorting actuator FA (see FIG. 6). ing. The distribution shutter 28 as the distribution means can take a first state in which the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a are distributed to the first passage 26a and a second state in which the game balls are distributed to the second passage 26b. Operate. The distribution shutter 28 operates (controls) in a predetermined operation pattern when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied.

  In this manner, an accessory game (so-called “two-type game”) is performed in which the game ball is passed through the first passage 26a. When the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the bonus game and wins a big hit, the big hit game based on the bonus game is awarded. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine (so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”) to which a jackpot game based on a variable game and a jackpot game based on an accessory game can be given. Further, the small hit game can be indicated as the first special game, and the big hit game based on the accessory game can be indicated as the second special game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game area YR of the game board YB is provided with a second big prize opening 24a through which a game ball can enter. A second count sensor SE4 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second major prize opening 24a is provided in the back of the second major prize opening 24a. When a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 24a is detected by the second count sensor SE4, a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out are given.

  The second big prize opening 24a is provided with a second big prize opening door 24b for opening and closing the second big prize opening 24a by the operation of the second big prize opening actuator DA2 (see FIG. 6). The second grand prize opening door 24b is in a closed state in which no game ball can enter the second big prize opening 24a (the entry is restricted), and a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). Operates in the open state. The second big prize opening door 24b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  When the jackpot game based on the floating game is awarded, the second prize winning door 24b is operated in the open state according to the kind of the awarded jackpot game, and the second prize winning port 24a is opened, thereby the game. Sphere entry is allowed. For this reason, when the big hit game based on the variable game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, and is in a state (game) advantageous to the player.

  When a small hit game based on the variable game is awarded, the first big prize opening piece 23b is operated in the open state, and the first big prize opening 23a is opened, thereby allowing the game ball to enter. Further, in the small hit game, the big hit game based on the accessory game is given when the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a passes through the first passage 26a.

  When a jackpot game based on an accessory game is awarded, the second big prize opening is selected according to the type of the jackpot game (a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot game) given in the same manner as a jackpot game based on a variable game. The door 24b is operated in the open state, and the second big prize opening 24a is in the open state, thereby allowing the game ball to enter. For this reason, when a big hit game based on an accessory game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, and is in a state (game) advantageous to the player. In addition, the small hit game has an opportunity to win a prize ball, although the time for the first big prize opening 23a to be open is shorter than the time for the second big prize opening 24a to be open in the big hit game. The player can be given an opportunity to receive a big hit game based on a physical game.

  A first hold display device 13 is provided on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 displays the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 13 has the start condition for the first variation game established by the game ball entering the first start prize opening 21, but the execution condition for the first variation game is not yet established. The number of first variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called first start pending memory number (hereinafter referred to as the first pending memory number) is displayed.

  A second hold display device 14 is provided in the game board YB. The second hold display device 14 displays the number of second variable games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 14 has the start condition for the second variation game established by the game ball entering the second start prize opening 22a, while the execution condition for the second variation game is not yet established. The number of second variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called second start-up storage number (hereinafter referred to as the second reservation storage number) is displayed.

  A normal symbol display device 15 is provided on the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed. In the following description, the simple symbol “normal” indicates a normal symbol, and the simple “general game” indicates a normal symbol variation game. The normal game and the floating game can be executed simultaneously.

  In the normal symbol display device 15, one general symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal lottery among a plurality of types of common symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state when the regular game is finished. There are two types of common charts: a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit, and an ordinary off-line pattern that can recognize a normal hit. When the normal winning symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a normal winning game is awarded.

  In the game area YR of the game board YB, an operation gate 25 that allows a game ball to enter (pass) is provided. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE5 (see FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered. When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE5, a start condition for the usual game can be given.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the operating gate 25 passes through the guide passage R3 and flows down above the first big prize opening 23a. For this reason, even when the game ball that has flowed down the game area YR enters the operation gate 25, it flows down to the first big prize opening 23a so as to be able to enter the ball. In other words, the game ball that has entered the operation gate 25 is guided by the guide passage R3 in the direction in which the first big winning opening 23a is disposed.

  When the normal hit game is given, the opening / closing member 22b is operated to open, the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the second start winning opening 22a. For this reason, when a normal winning game is given, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can do.

  The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a as compared to a low base state that is not a high base state (increase in the entrance rate). The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the usual game, which makes the fluctuation time of the usual game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is the probability variation control of the normal lottery in which the probability of winning the normal lottery (ordinary hit probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that the normal winning lottery is won is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the opening / closing member 22b is opened based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery, and the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the one opening time longer than that in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the first control and the third control are performed and the second control is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth control is executed in the high base state. The fourth control is control for shortening the variation time of the variation game that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the variation game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game is executed, the high base state is a so-called “fluctuation time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, the high base state is provided until a predetermined high base end condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the game area YR of the game board YB includes a first flow down path R1 on the left side of the game board YB and a second flow down path R2 on the right side of the game board YB. The first start winning opening 21 is disposed below the effect display device 16, and it is easier for a game ball to enter when the first flow path R1 flows down than when the second flow path R2 flows down. For this reason, in a low base state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the first flow path R1 so that the game ball can enter the first start winning opening 21. There is a tendency to fire.

  On the other hand, the second start winning opening 22a is arranged below the effect display device 16, but on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the first big winning port 23a, The second big winning opening 24a is provided, and it is easier for the game ball to enter when the second flow path R2 flows down than when the first flow path R1 flows down. For this reason, in a high base state where a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, after the game ball enters the operating gate 25, the opening / closing member 22b is operated to the open state and the second start winning prize is obtained. There is a tendency to launch the game ball so as to flow down the second flow down path R2 in order to allow the game ball to enter the mouth 22a. Also, in a winning game, there is a tendency that the game balls are fired so as to flow down the second flow down path R2 in order to allow the game balls to enter the respective big winning openings 23a, 24a.

Next, winning games (big hit games and small hit games) in this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game based on the variable game is started after the end of the variable game on which the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped. When the big hit game based on the variable game is started, the opening time is started. When the opening time is over, a round game in which the second grand prize opening 24a is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. One round game is continuously performed until the upper limit number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 24a or until a predetermined time elapses. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. When the ending time ends, the jackpot game based on the variable game ends.

  The small hit game is started after the end of the variable game in which the small hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. When the small hit game is started, the first grand prize opening 23a is opened, and until the upper limit number of game balls enter the first big prize opening 23a or until a predetermined time elapses. The game is continued and the small hit game ends.

  The big hit game based on the accessory game is started after the small hit game ends when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a. The jackpot game based on the accessory game is the same as the jackpot game based on the variable game, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In this embodiment, when winning a big hit lottery, one big hit is determined from among a plurality of types of big hits according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) to be determined, so as to correspond to the determined big hit, A big hit game based on a variable game is given. In addition, when winning a lottery lottery, one small hit is determined from a plurality of types of small hits according to the type of special symbol (small hit symbol) to be determined, and the small hit corresponding to the determined small hit A winning game is given. In addition, when a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a in the small hit game passes through the first passage 26a and becomes a big hit in the bonus game, the combination is made so as to correspond to the determined small hit. A big hit game based on a physical game is given.

Here, with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, so-called pachinko gaming machine specifications such as hit probability and hit game content will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, in this embodiment, as the jackpot probability, 410/65536 (about 1/160) is defined in the same manner in both the first variation game and the second variation game. Yes. As the small hit probability, 819/65536 (about 1/80) is defined for the first variation game, and 65125/65536 (about 159/160) is defined for the second variation game. In other words, in the second variation game, if the big win lottery is not won, it is prescribed that the small win lottery is won with an extremely high probability (about 1/1). “4” is defined as the upper limit number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. The number of payout balls is “4” when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, “1” when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, and the first count sensor SE3 plays a game. “3” is defined when the ball is detected, and “12” is defined when the first count sensor SE3 detects the game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the usual game is defined as 5 s in the low base state and 1 s in the high base state. As the normal hit probability, 43690/65536 (about 1 / 1.5) is defined similarly in both the low base state and the high base state. As an opening mode of the opening / closing member 22b in a game per game, an opening mode in which an opening control with an opening time of 0.024 s is performed once when the game is hit in a low base state is a high base state. In the case of hitting an ordinary map, an opening mode in which opening control with an opening time of 1.5 s is performed three times is defined. As in both the low base state and the high base state, 0.8 s is defined as the open interval time.

Here, the types of winning games will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from five types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become so. Which of the five types of big hits is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the 100 types of special bonus jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 in a fixed stop manner are classified according to the type of jackpot.
Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11, the symbol ZA has 50 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 15 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol ZC has 35 types of jackpot symbols. , Each is assigned. Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12, 65 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Za, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to the symbol Zc.

  In the following, the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11 as “big hit A”, and the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. The displayed big hit is “big hit B”, and the big hit that is classified and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 as the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZC is indicated as “big hit C”. The jackpot symbol classified as symbol Za is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 as a final stop display and the jackpot symbol classified as symbol Zc is displayed as a fixed stop display on the second special symbol display device 12. The big hit is indicated as “big hit c”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot lottery is won is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. In addition, “8” is defined as the maximum number of game balls that can be entered in the second grand prize opening 24a in one round game.

  In the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpots A to C, the maximum time for the round games of the first to eighth rounds is “25s” (indicated as “long” in the figure). “0.04 s” (shown as “Short” in the figure) is defined as the maximum game time. If "25s" is specified as the maximum time for a round game, it will be possible to get enough balls, but if "0.04s" is specified as the maximum time for a round game, it will be almost all Cannot win. In other words, in the big hit game awarded when the big hits A to C are won, it is possible to substantially obtain a game in eight round games.

  In the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpot a, “25s” is defined as the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 15th rounds, and “0.04s” is defined as the maximum time of the round game of the 16th round. ing. In other words, in the big hit game awarded when the big hit a is won, it is possible to substantially get a ball in a round game of 15 rounds.

  In the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpot c, “25s” is the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 10th rounds, and “0.04s” is the maximum time of the round game of the 11th to 16th rounds. It is prescribed. In other words, in the big hit game awarded when the big hit c is won, it is possible to substantially get a ball in 10 round games.

  Also, in each jackpot game based on a variable game, the opening time (8s in this embodiment), the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds, 2s in this embodiment), and the ending time (13s in this embodiment) Each is defined as a fixed time.

  In addition, when the big hit lottery is won, after the big hit game based on the variable game is over, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “100 times”) based on the type of the big hit and the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery win. The high base state may be given with the upper limit number of times until the variation game is completed. Specifically, in a case where the big hit A is won in both the low base state and the high base state and in the case where the big hit B, a is won in the high base state, it is determined in advance after the big hit game based on the variable game is completed. The high base state is assigned with the upper limit number of times until the end of the given number of fluctuating games, and otherwise the high base state is not granted.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when winning the small hitting lottery, one small hit is determined from among the five types of small hits, and the small hit game corresponding to the determined small hit is It is to be granted. Which of the five types of big hits is awarded is determined according to a special figure (small hit symbol) that is determined when the lottery lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the 200 types of special symbol small hit symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are categorized according to the type of small bonus.
Among the small hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 11, the symbol ZD has one type of small hit symbol, the symbol ZE has one type of small hit symbol, and the symbol ZF has 198 types. Each small hit design is distributed. In addition, among the small hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, 130 types of small hit symbols are allocated to the symbol Zd, and 70 types of small hit symbols are allocated to the symbol Ze.

  Hereinafter, the small hit symbol classified as symbol ZD is “small hit D” when the small hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 is confirmed and stopped, and the small hit symbol classified as symbol ZE is the first special symbol display device. The small hit displayed at 11 is indicated as “small hit E”, and the small hit classified as symbol ZF is indicated as “small hit F” at the first special symbol display device 11. . The big hit symbol classified as the symbol Zd is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12 as the small hit symbol “small hit d”, and the small hit symbol classified as the symbol Ze is confirmed on the second special symbol display device 12 The small hits that are stopped and displayed are indicated as “small hits e”.

  The small winning game awarded when winning the small winning lottery is a game in which the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in an operation pattern corresponding to the type of small winning. There are a plurality of types of operation patterns, such as a first operation pattern, a second operation pattern, and a third operation pattern, in the operation patterns of the first grand prize winning piece 23b.

  When one of the small hits D and E is won, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the first operation pattern. When winning the small hit F, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the second operation pattern. When one of the small hits d and e is won, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the third operation pattern. That is, the first action pattern and the second action pattern are action patterns when winning a small hit in the first variable game, and the third action pattern is an action pattern when winning a small hit in the second variable game. It is.

  In the small hit game in which the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in each operation pattern, the opening time (shown as “OP” in the figure), the opening time, the closing time, and the ending time (“ED” in the figure) Are indicated respectively). In the opening time, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is controlled to be in the open state, while in the opening time, the closing time, and the ending time, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is controlled to be in the closed state. .

  Specifically, in the first operation pattern, the opening time is defined as 2.46 s, the opening time as 1.5 s, the closing time as 1.596 s, and the ending time as 0.008 s. That is, in this first operation pattern, when 2.46 s has elapsed since the small hit game was started, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates from the closed state to the open state, and for 1.5s, the open state is maintained. It becomes a closed state after becoming.

  In the second operation pattern, the opening time is defined as 3.06 s, the opening time as 1.5 s, the closing time as 0.996 s, and the ending time as 0.008 s. In other words, in this second operation pattern, when 3.06 s has elapsed since the small hit game was started, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates from the closed state to the open state, and for 1.5 seconds, the open state is maintained. It becomes a closed state after becoming.

  In the third operation pattern, the opening time is defined as 0.004 s, the opening time as 1.5 s, the closing time as 1.696 s, and the ending time as 0.008 s. In other words, in this third operation pattern, when 0.004 s has elapsed since the small hit game was started, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates from the closed state to the open state, and is in the open state for 1.5 s. It becomes a closed state after becoming.

  As described above, each operation pattern of the first big prize opening piece 23b is different in opening timing with respect to the start of the small hit game, and therefore the timing at which the first big prize opening 23a is opened is different, but the same time It is an operation pattern that operates so as to be in an open state only.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the jackpot game based on the accessory game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. In addition, “8” is defined as the maximum number of game balls that can be entered in the second grand prize opening 24a in one round game.

  When winning one of the small hits D to F, in the big hit game based on the bonus game, “25 s” is the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 8th rounds, and the maximum time of the round game of the 9th to 15th rounds “0.04 s” is defined respectively. In other words, in the big hit game based on the accessory game that is given when any of the small hits D to F is won, it is possible to substantially obtain a ball in an eight round game.

  In the case of winning the small hit d, “25 s” is defined as the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 15th rounds in the big hit game based on the accessory game. In other words, in the big hit game based on the accessory game given when the small hit d is won, it is possible to substantially get a ball in a round game of 15 rounds.

  In the case of winning the small hit e, in the big hit game based on the accessory game, “25s” is the maximum time of the round game of the 1st to 10th rounds, and “0.04s is the maximum time of the round game of the 11th to 15th rounds. "Is defined respectively. In other words, in the big hit game based on the accessory game that is awarded when the small hit e is won, it is possible to substantially obtain a ball in a round game of 10 rounds.

  In addition, in each jackpot game based on the game, the opening time (8s in this embodiment), the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds, 2s in this embodiment), and the ending time (13s in this embodiment) , Each is defined as a certain time.

  In addition, if a big hit game based on an accessory game is awarded after winning the small hit lottery, after the big hit game based on the accessory game ends, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery or the small hit lottery Based on this, the high base state may be given with the upper limit number of times until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “100 times”) of the variable game is over. Specifically, in the case of winning the small hit D in both the low base state and the high base state and in the case of winning the small hit d in the high base state, The high base state is assigned with the upper limit number of times until the predetermined number of times of the variation game is finished, and the high base state is not given otherwise. Note that when the small hit lottery is won, but the big hit game based on the accessory game is not given, the game state is maintained before and after the start of the small hit game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the small hit game awarded when the small hit lottery is won, the sorting shutter 28 operates in a certain operation pattern. In this fixed operation pattern, when the small hit game is started, the sorting shutter 28 operates in the first state in which the game balls are distributed to the first passage 26a and maintains the first state for 0.02s. Later, the game ball is moved to the second state where the game balls are distributed to the second passage 26b, and the second state is maintained for 0.32s. Next, the sorting shutter 28 operates in the first state, maintains the first state for 0.3 s, then operates in the second state, and maintains the second state for 2.36 s. Subsequently, the sorting shutter 28 operates in the first state, maintains the first state for 0.08 s, then operates in the second state, and thereafter maintains the second state.

  In the present embodiment, when the first grand prize opening piece 23b is operated in the second operation pattern, when the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, the distribution shutter 28 is There are two states. For this reason, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a are distributed to the second passage 26b without being distributed to the first passage 26a.

  On the other hand, when the first big prize opening piece 23b is operated in the first action pattern or the third action pattern, when the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a reaches the sorting shutter 28, the sorting shutter is released. There are a case where 28 is in the first state and a case where it is in the second state. For this reason, there are cases where the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a are distributed to the first passage 26a and to the second passage 26b. In particular, when the first grand prize mouth piece 23b is operated in the third operation pattern, the ball enters the first big prize opening 23a than when the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated in the first operation pattern. The game balls are easily distributed to the first passages 26a.

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

  A sub-control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the sub control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode of the effect display device 16 (display images such as effect symbols, backgrounds, and characters). The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The sub control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first passage sensor SE6, and the second passage sensor SE7. ing. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the gate sensor SE5, the first passage sensor SE6, and the second passage sensor SE7 are detected signals to the main control CPU 30a. Is output. The main control board 30 is connected to each special symbol display device 11, 12, each holding display device 13, 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control CPU 30 a controls display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control board 30 is connected to the first big prize opening actuator DA1, the second big prize opening actuator DA2, the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA, and the distribution actuator FA. The main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening actuator DA1, the second big prize opening actuator DA2, the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA, and the distribution actuator FA.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a pattern that makes it possible to specify the time (variation time) from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern in the present embodiment can also indicate a pattern that is a base of the game effect from the start to the end of the variable game. Can also be identified.

  The variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern that identifies a big hit variation effect, a small hit variation pattern that identifies a small hit variation effect, a losing reach variation pattern that identifies a disparity reach variation effect, and an outlier variation that identifies an outlier variation effect. There is a pattern. A plurality of types of variation patterns are defined as the big hit variation pattern, the small hit variation pattern, the outlier reach variation pattern, and the outbreak variation pattern. The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The small hit variation effect is an effect which is developed so that the symbol combination of the small hit is displayed in a fixed stop manner. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the outliers is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The deviation variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to display the fixed symbol combination without stopping through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 16 after the reach symbol combination is formed until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination for the small hit is displayed in a fixed stop state in the variable game that is the small hit. Then, after the end of the variable game that is a small hit, the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, so that the small hit symbol combination that has been displayed in a fixed stop is changed to the big hit symbol combination. The effect design will be displayed. On the other hand, since the game ball does not pass through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, the combination of small hit symbols that have been displayed in the fixed stop state is continuously displayed.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a small hit determination value used in the small hit lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

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

  The main control board 30 generates various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach production determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers. The random number for winning determination is a random number used for the winning lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (a type of big hit and a type of big hit). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining a variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each of the categories of out-of-range variation pattern, out-of-range reach variation pattern, small hit variation pattern, and big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The sub-control board 31 is provided with a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the sub control ROM 31b and the sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the secondary control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is applied. The sub control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the sub control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The sub control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. Various image data (effect data, various background images, image data of characters, characters, etc.) is stored in the sub-control ROM 31b. The sub control board 31 and the effect display device 16 are connected. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 16 based on the effect control program. The sub-control board 31 is connected to the decorative lamp LA and the speaker SP.

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

  The main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. To do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The first reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than ().

  When the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold control process. In the first hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 so as to display the updated first hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a). The main control CPU 30a acquires various random numbers related to the first variation game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the first start winning opening 21 can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 21), or when the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is negative (first The main control CPU 30a does not execute the first hold control process when the upper limit number of the hold storage number has been reached.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) for the second hold memory number. The second reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a second hold control process. In the second hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 so as to display the updated second hold memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number to the sub-control board 31. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the second variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the second start winning opening 22a can be specified. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 22a), or when the determination result of the second hold memory number determination is negative (second When the upper limit number of the reserved storage number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second hold control process.

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

  In the present embodiment, there is a second variable game in which the game is not being played and the variable game is not being executed and the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, the execution is reserved). The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the winning game and the variable game are not being executed, the execution condition of the second variable game is not satisfied, and the first reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, the execution is suspended) When the first variation game being played exists), the execution condition for the first variation game is satisfied. As described above, when the start condition for the first variation game and the start condition for the second variation game are both established, the execution condition for the second variation game is established, and the main control CPU 30 a Precisely execute a variable game.

  When the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines a random number value (a random number value for hit determination, a variation pattern distribution random value, a special symbol distribution random number) related to the first variation game. And the random number for reach determination) are read from the main control RAM 30c for the first variation game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first hold display device 13 so as to display the subtracted first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold storage number to the sub-control board 31.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol distribution random number value to the first special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbols. To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot corresponding to the final stop symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of the variation game. The variation pattern designation command is a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable symbol variation display. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the first variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, in the first special symbol display device. 11 display contents are controlled. The main control CPU 30a instructs the end of the variation game based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for confirming and stopping the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of the small hit), the main control CPU 30a displays the first special symbol from among the small hit symbols based on the special symbol based on the read special symbol distribution random number value. The final stop symbol displayed on the apparatus 11 for fixed stop is determined. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of small hit (the type of big hit based on the accessory game) corresponding to the final stop symbol displayed in the fixed stop state. As described above, determining the type of jackpot based on the accessory game by performing the lottery lottery and determining the type of bonus game is equivalent to the determination relating to the provision of the advantageous state. The control CPU 30a corresponds to the advantageous state determining means. Also, in the present embodiment, the degree of advantage of the type of small hits includes the specified number of rounds of the big hit game based on the accessory game, and whether or not the high base state is given after the big hit game based on the bonus game is over This corresponds to the advantageous degree of the advantageous state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the small hit variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (not the small hit), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination based on whether or not the read reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value.

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

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the second variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number value (the random number for hit determination, the random value for variation pattern distribution, the special symbol distribution for the second variation game). Read random number value and reach determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c.

  Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the read random number value, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description is omitted. In the processing related to the second variation game, the control for the “first variation game” is read as the control for the “second variation game”, and the above “first special symbol display device 11” is targeted. The control is read as control for the “second special symbol display device 12”.

  The main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the winning variable game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, when a jackpot game based on a variable game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time triggered by the start of the jackpot game based on the variable game, and an opening command that indicates that the opening time has started Is output to the sub-control board 31.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time is over, and outputs a round command to the sub control board 31 instructing the start of the round game when the round game starts. The main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening 24a to be in an open state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the second big winning opening 24a for a predetermined period until the upper limit number of game balls wins or until a predetermined time determined for each round game elapses. Control to the open state in a manner.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening 24a to be in a closed state, and until the round interval time determined in advance for each round game has passed, Is kept closed. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the specified number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time, and outputs an ending command indicating that the ending time has started to the sub-control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game based on the variable game.

  When the small hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time triggered by the start of the small hit game, and outputs an opening command to the sub control board 31 instructing that the opening time has started. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs control to operate the sorting shutter 28 with a fixed operation pattern.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs, to the sub control board 31, a round command for instructing the start of the round game in the small hit game after the opening time is over. The main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening 23a to the open state with an operation pattern corresponding to the type of small hit. In other words, the main control CPU 30a opens the first big winning opening 23a in a predetermined opening manner until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time has elapsed. To control. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs control to operate the first big prize mouth piece 23b in any one of a plurality of types of operation patterns with reference to the start of the small hit game. When the game ball passes through the first passage 26a, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first passage command indicating the passage of the game ball to the first passage 26a to the sub-control board 31.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time, and outputs an ending command instructing that the ending time has started to the sub-control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the small hit game.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a performs a control to start the big hit game based on the accessory game with the end of the small hit game as a trigger.

  When the jackpot game based on the bonus game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a performs control related to the jackpot game based on the bonus game, but the details are the same as when the bonus game based on the variable game is awarded. The detailed explanation is omitted. In the control related to the big hit game based on the accessory game, the control for the “big hit game based on the variable game” is read as the control for the “big hit game based on the bonus game”.

  Further, when the big hit game based on the variable game and the bonus game is finished, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give the high base state after the big hit game is finished. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the variable game is ended, whether or not to give the high base state is specified based on the type of jackpot and the game state when the jackpot lottery is won. . On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the bonus game is over, whether or not to give the high base state is specified based on the type of the small hit and the gaming state when the lottery lottery is won.

  When the high base state is given after the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a sets a value (“100” in the present embodiment) indicating the number of times of applying the high base state in the main operation number flag. The main control CPU 30a decrements the main operation number flag by “1” every time the change game (the first change game and the second change game) is executed. To reset. The main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation frequency designation command for designating the value set in the main operation frequency flag to the sub-control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when a big hit game based on a variable game or an accessory game is awarded. Further, the main control CPU 30a holds the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the small hit game is given.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a gives a winning game after winning a winning lottery in a variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a gives a big hit game after the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the bonus game. That is, the main control CPU 30a that gives a big hit game based on the accessory game after the end of the small hit game is triggered by the fact that the game ball passing through the first passage 26a is detected in the small hit game. Equivalent to.

  In the present embodiment, the small hit corresponds to a predetermined hit, the small hit display result corresponds to the specific display result, and the big hit game based on the accessory game corresponds to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. For this reason, it can be said that the big hit game based on the accessory game can be given after the display result of the small hit is displayed in a fixed stop state. Specifically, as a result of winning the small win in the variable game, the first big prize opening piece 23b operates so that the first big prize opening 23a takes an open state in the small hit game, and the first big prize winning is achieved. It can be said that the big hit game based on the accessory game is given after the small hit game is ended, when the game ball entering the mouth 23a passes through the first passage 26a.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly. In the present embodiment, various processes are executed for each type of variable game.

  For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, a fixed stop display is performed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the effect symbol to be performed is determined.

  That is, the sub control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination for the small hit when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the small hit symbol. Further, the sub control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols of the detachment reach when the designated final stop symbol is the detachment symbol and the detachment reach variation pattern is designated. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that are out of order when the designated final stop symbol is an out-of-order symbol and a variation pattern is designated.

  Then, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to execute the effect symbol change game based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the decoration lamp LA, so as to execute an effect accompanying the variation game (effect design variation game) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The speaker SP is controlled. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the all symbols stop command, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variation game and displays the determined symbol combination. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 16 is controlled to execute the effect symbol variation game for each type of the variation game.

  When the first passing command is input before the small hit game ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the same type of effect symbol as the effect symbol of the specific column (the left column and the right column in this embodiment). Is determined as an effect symbol of a column other than the specific column (in this embodiment, the middle column), and the determined symbol combination (the same as the jackpot symbol combination) is displayed. On the other hand, when a small hit game ending command is input without inputting the first passing command, the sub control CPU 31a continuously displays the small hit symbol combination.

  As a result, the symbol combination for the small hit is displayed in a fixed stop state when the change game that is the small hit is ended. Then, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, the same type of effect symbol as the effect symbol of the specific column is displayed as the effect symbol of the column other than the special column. On the other hand, when the small hit game is finished without the game ball passing through the first passage 26a, the small hit symbol combinations are continuously displayed.

  Further, when a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, when the high base state is given after the big hit game is finished, the sub control CPU 31a confirms that the high base state is given to the sub operation flag. In addition to setting the indicated value, the number of operations is set to the value of the sub-operation number flag. Similarly, when the small hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the secondary control CPU 31a also sets the secondary action flag to the secondary action flag when the high base state is given after the big hit game based on the accessory game is completed. A value indicating that the high base state is given is set, and the number of operations is set as the value of the sub operation number flag. Further, the sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub operation number flag based on the value set in the main operation number flag designated by the operation number designation command. When a big hit game based on a variable game or an accessory game is awarded, or when the value of the secondary action count flag is “0”, the secondary control CPU 31a is given a high base state from the secondary action flag. Delete the value that indicates On the other hand, when the small hit game is awarded, the sub control CPU 31a maintains a value indicating that the high base state is given from the sub operation flag.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 7, the operation patterns of the first big prize mouth piece 23b and the sorting shutter 28 will be described in detail. In FIG. 7, regarding the first to third operation patterns of the first big prize mouth piece 23 b, the upper line indicates an open state, the lower line indicates a closed state, and the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28. For (in the figure, indicated as “distribution pattern”), the upper line indicates the first state, and the lower line indicates the second state. Moreover, FIG.7 (b) and FIG.7 (c) are the figures which expanded a part of Fig.7 (a).

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the variation game (indicated as “G” in the figure) won in the small lottery at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 ends, and the variation interval time (indicated as “I” in the figure). ) Elapses, a small hit game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. When the variation game won in the small lottery is the first variation game (shown as “Special Figure 1” in the figure), the timing indicated by the symbol T24 in which 5.564 s has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T11. A small hit game is awarded for the maximum time. On the other hand, when the variation game won in the small lottery is the second variation game (indicated as “special drawing 2” in the figure), the timing indicated by reference symbol T21 in which 3.208 s has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T11. A small hit game is awarded for the maximum time.

  When one of the small hits D and E is won in the first floating game, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated in the first operation pattern with reference to the timing indicated by the symbol T11 at which the small hit game starts, The sorting shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern.

  Explaining the first operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is from the timing indicated by the reference T11 at which the small hit game is started to the timing indicated by the reference T17 at which 2.46 seconds elapses. It is the opening time, the closed state is maintained (continued), and the closed state is opened to the open state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17. The first big prize mouth piece 23b maintains the open state from the timing indicated by the symbol T17 until the timing indicated by the symbol T22 when the time t0 (1.5 s) elapses, and operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T22. Thereafter, the closed state is maintained.

  The sorting shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern regardless of the type of the variable game or the type of small hit. The operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 will be described. The sorting shutter 28 operates from the second state to the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 at which the small hit game is started. The sorting shutter 28 maintains the first state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 until the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 when 0.02 s elapses, and operates from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13.

  The sorting shutter 28 maintains the second state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 until the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 in which 0.32 s elapses, and operates from the second state to the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. The distribution shutter 28 maintains the first state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 when time t2 (0.3 s) elapses, and operates from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15. To do.

  The sorting shutter 28 maintains the second state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 until the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 at which 2.36 s elapses, and operates from the second state to the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18. The sorting shutter 28 maintains the first state from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20 at which time t3 (0.08 s) has elapsed, and operates from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T20. Thereafter, the second state is maintained.

  The first operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b and the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 are compared. In addition, when comparing each operation pattern of the first big winning opening piece 23b and the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28, after the game ball enters the first big winning opening 23a, the game ball is moved to the sorting shutter 28. Consider the arrival time to reach. Hereinafter, the arrival time from when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 23a until the game ball reaches the sorting shutter 28 may be simply referred to as arrival time. In the present embodiment, as the arrival time (reference arrival time), an average arrival time (about 0.06 s), a fastest arrival time (about 0.04 s), or the like may be employed.

  The first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the closed state just before the arrival time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 when the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 when the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. Until the arrival time. For this reason, the game ball does not reach the sorting shutter 28 during the period from the timing indicated by the symbol T11 to the timing indicated by the symbol T13.

  The first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the closed state just before the arrival time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 when the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 when the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. Until the arrival time. For this reason, the game ball does not reach the sorting shutter 28 during the period from the timing indicated by the symbol T14 to the timing indicated by the symbol T15.

  On the other hand, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state just before the arrival time from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 in which the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state, and the reference numeral T20 in which the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. It is kept open until the arrival time from the timing shown. For this reason, at time t3 (0.08 s) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20, the game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, and the The minute shutter 28 distributes the first passage 26a.

  Further, from the ratio of the time t0 (1.5 s) when the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state and the time t3 (0.08 s) from the timing indicated by the symbol T18 to the timing indicated by the symbol T20, The probability that the game ball that has entered the first prize winning opening 23a is distributed to the first passage 26a is about 1 / 1.75.

  As described above, the first operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is that the first big prize mouth 23a is changed from the closed state to the opened state when the sorting shutter 28 is in the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T17. This is an operation pattern that operates as follows. In addition, the first operation pattern of the first grand prize winning piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during a period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T17 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20. During the period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T17 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20, the distribution shutter 28 enters the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18 after the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the open state. This is a period from the time t3 (0.08 s) has elapsed since the state is reached until the sorting shutter 28 again enters the second state. The time t3 is a time sufficient for the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a to be distributed to the first passage 26a, and is longer than the arrival time.

  When the small win F is won in the first variation game, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the second operation pattern based on the timing indicated by the symbol T11 at which the small hit game starts, and in a constant operation pattern. The sorting shutter 28 operates.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the second operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b will be described. The first big prize mouth piece 23b has a symbol T11 at which a small hit game is started. It is an opening time from the timing shown in FIG. 3 to the timing shown by reference numeral T19 in which 3.06 s elapses, and the closed state is maintained, and the closed state is operated from the closed state at the timing shown by reference numeral T19. The first big prize mouth piece 23b maintains the open state from the timing indicated by the symbol T19 to the timing indicated by the symbol T23 when the time t0 (1.5 s) elapses, and operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T23. Thereafter, the closed state is maintained.

  The second operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is compared with the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28. In the second operation pattern, as in the first operation pattern, in the period from the timing indicated by reference sign T11 to the timing indicated by reference sign T13 and in the period from timing indicated by reference sign T14 to the timing indicated by reference sign T15, A game ball never reaches the sorting shutter 28.

  On the other hand, the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19 when the first big prize opening piece 23b changes from the closed state to the open state. However, before the arrival time elapses from the timing indicated by reference symbol T19, the time t4 (0.02 s) elapses first, and the distribution shutter 28 changes from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T20. Operate. In other words, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19, the first grand prize opening piece 23b changes from the closed state to the open state, and even if a game ball enters the first big prize opening 23a, the sorting shutter 28 changes from the first state to the second state. The game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a does not reach the sorting shutter 28 at the timing indicated by the symbol T20 that operates in the state. For this reason, when the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state, and the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a. Is distributed to the second passage 26 b by the distribution shutter 28. That is, when the first grand prize opening piece 23b operates in the second operation pattern, the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a is not distributed to the first passage 26a by the distribution shutter 28, It will be distributed to the 2nd channel | path 26b.

  As described above, the second operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is that the first big prize mouth 23a is changed from the closed state to the opened state when the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19. This is an operation pattern that operates as follows. In addition, the second operation pattern of the first grand prize winning piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during the period from the timing indicated by the symbol T19 to the timing indicated by the symbol T20. During the period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T19 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T20, the time t4 (0.02 s) elapses after the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the open state, and the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. It is a period until it becomes. Time t4 is shorter than the arrival time.

  When either of the small hits d and e is won in the second variable game, the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in the third operation pattern on the basis of the timing indicated by the symbol T11 at which the small hit game starts, The sorting shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7C, the third operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b will be described. The first big prize mouth piece 23b has a symbol T11 at which a small hit game is started. It is an opening time from the timing shown in FIG. 4 to the timing shown by reference numeral T12 in which 0.004 s elapses, the closed state is maintained, and the closed state is opened to the opened state at the timing shown by reference numeral T12. The first big prize mouth piece 23b maintains the open state from the timing indicated by the symbol T12 until the timing indicated by the symbol T16 when the time t0 (1.5 s) elapses, and operates from the open state to the closed state at the timing indicated by the symbol T15. Thereafter, the closed state is maintained.

  The third operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b and the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 are compared. The distribution shutter 28 is in the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 when the first big prize mouth piece 23b changes from the closed state to the open state. However, before the arrival time elapses from the timing indicated by reference symbol T12, the time t1 (0.016 s) elapses first, and the distribution shutter 28 changes from the first state to the second state at the timing indicated by reference symbol T13. Operate. That is, at the timing indicated by T12, the first big prize opening piece 23b changes from the closed state to the open state, and even if a game ball enters the first big prize opening 23a, the sorting shutter 28 changes from the first state to the second state. The game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a does not reach the sorting shutter 28 at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 that operates in the state. For this reason, when the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state, and the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a. Is distributed to the second passage 26 b by the distribution shutter 28.

  On the other hand, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state just before the arrival time from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T14 in which the distribution shutter 28 is in the first state, and the reference symbol T15 in which the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state. It is kept open until the arrival time from the timing shown. For this reason, at time t2 (0.3 s) from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a reaches the distribution shutter 28, and the The minute shutter 28 distributes the first passage 26a.

  Further, when the ratio between the time t0 (1.5 s) when the first big prize mouth piece 23b is in the open state and the time t2 (0.3 s) from the timing indicated by the symbol T14 to the timing indicated by the symbol T15, The probability that the game ball that has entered the first prize winning opening 23a is distributed to the first passage 26a is 1/5.

  In particular, the probability that the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a is distributed to the first passage 26a is about 1 / 18.75 in the first operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b, and the first grand prize is won. The third operation pattern of the mouth piece 23b is 1/5. In this way, the third action pattern of the first grand prize opening piece 23b is such that the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a is in the first passage 26a than the first action pattern of the first big prize opening piece 23b. It can be said that this is an operation pattern that can be easily distributed.

  As described above, the third operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is that the first big prize mouth 23a is changed from the closed state to the opened state when the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. This is an operation pattern that operates as follows. Further, the third operation pattern of the first grand prize winning piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during a period from the timing indicated by the symbol T12 to the timing indicated by the symbol T15. During the period from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, the distribution shutter 28 is in the second state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13 after the time t1 (0.016 s) has elapsed, and the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. This is a period from when the second state operates to the first state until the first state is maintained for the time t2 (0.3 s). Time t1 is shorter than the arrival time. On the other hand, the time t2 is a sufficient time for the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a to be distributed to the first passage 26a, and is longer than the arrival time.

  Further, the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 is used as a center to compare with the second operation pattern and the third operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b. The operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 includes a first period (reference sign T14 to reference sign T15) in which the sorting shutter 28 is maintained in the first state for a time t2 (0.3 s), and thereafter the sorting shutter 28. Is a certain operation pattern with a second period (reference T18 to reference T20) maintained so as to be in the first state only for time t3 (0.08 s).

  The third operation pattern of the first winning prize mouth piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during the first period in which the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state. On the other hand, the first operation pattern of the first grand prize winning piece 23b is an operation pattern that is maintained so as to be at least in an open state during the second period in which the sorting shutter 28 is in the first state.

  As described above, in the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28, the first period in which the first operation winning opening piece 23b is opened in the third operation pattern and the second operation pattern in the first operation winning opening piece 23b are opened. The second period is a different period of time, and the degree of the game ball passing through the first passage 26a can be varied depending on the time of each period.

  In this embodiment, when the variable game won in the small hit lottery is executed in the high base state, various effects relating to the small hit type (the type of big hit game based on the accessory game) are executed. The various effects related to the type of small hits include a specific effect, a special effect, and a notification effect, and the specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect.

  The first specific effect is an effect that can be executed in response to the start of the variable game won in the small hitting lottery, and is an effect that suggests the degree of advantage of the type of the small hits depending on whether or not it can be executed. It is also an effect indicating the suggestion accuracy of the degree of advantage suggested by. In the present embodiment, an effect mode in which the first specific effect is executed corresponds to a predetermined effect mode.

  The second specific effect is an effect that is executed in response to the end of the variable game won in the small hit lottery, and is an effect that suggests the degree of advantage of the type of the small hit depending on the effect mode of the effect that is executed. The second specific effect is an effect that is executed after the first specific effect when the first specific effect is executed.

  In particular, as the effect form of the second specific effect, the type of the small hit symbol combination is used, and the advantage degree of the small hit type varies depending on the type of the small hit symbol combination. Specifically, the type of the second specific effect includes a low expectation effect with a low expectation degree with a low degree of advantage of the small hit type, and a medium expectation with a high advantage degree with the small hit type with respect to the low expectation effect. There is a medium-expected degree effect and a high-expected degree effect that has a higher degree of advantage of the type of small hits than the medium-expected degree effect. The low expectation level effect is an effect in which the design symbol in the specific column is confirmed and stopped when [2] is displayed, and the medium expectation level effect is an effect in which the design symbol in the specific column is determined and stopped when [1] is displayed. Yes, the high expectation effect is an effect in which the effect symbol in the specific column is confirmed and stopped when [7] or the like is displayed. For this reason, the advantage degree of the type of small hits is suggested by the symbol combination of small hits. In the present embodiment, the high expectation degree effect is an effect in which it is definitely notified that the small hit D is won, and it can also be said to be an effect that suggests that the advantage degree of the small hit type is the highest. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be an effect in which the fact that the small hit D is won is not definitely notified. In the present embodiment, as the production mode (type) of the second specific production, the production mode of the medium expectation degree production corresponds to the first production mode, and the production mode of the low expectation production is the second production mode. Equivalent to.

  The special effect is an effect that can be executed in response to the start of the big hit game based on the accessory game, and is an effect that further increases the advantage of the second specific effect (so-called “promotion effect”). Specifically, the special effect is an effect that is displayed so as to change the effect symbol of all rows to [7] or the like when the low expectation effect or the medium expectation effect is executed as the second specific effect. In other words, the special effect is an effect that can be executed after the second specific effect, and is an effect that suggests the degree of advantage of the type of small hit.

  The notification effect is an effect that can be executed when a predetermined condition is established in the jackpot game based on the accessory game, and is an effect that definitely notifies the degree of advantage of the type of small hit. In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition includes the start of the 11th round game.

Here, with reference to FIG.8 and FIG.9, an example of the image displayed on the effect display apparatus 16 when the various effects which suggest the kind of small hit is performed is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the effect symbol is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16 so as to be confirmed and stopped. As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the variable game (effect symbol) is displayed in the high base state. When the (variable game) is started, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. And as shown in FIG.8 (c), with the start of a variable game, execution of a 1st specific effect is started by displaying the image of "chance effect". In the first specific effect, as shown in FIG. 8D, an image simulating roulette is displayed so as to rotate, and as shown in FIG. , An image of “high accuracy” is displayed. As described above, the first specific effect is an effect that can be executed with the start of the variable game as an opportunity, suggesting the degree of advantage of the type of small hit (big hit game based on an accessory game), and executed later. This is an effect of notifying that the suggestion accuracy of the second specific effect is high.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the variation display of the effect symbol is continued, and as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped with the symbol combination [767] of the small hit. The variation game (production symbol variation game) ends. In this case, the degree of advantage of the type of small hits is suggested from the type of symbol combination of small hits that is confirmed and displayed. As described above, the effect in which the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variation game won in the small hit is the second specific effect. In addition, when the small hit game is started after the variable interval time has elapsed, the small hit symbol combination that has been confirmed and stopped in the small hit game is continuously displayed, and the second specific effect continues. Is running.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, the effect symbol is displayed as a big hit symbol combination [777]. In addition, an image of “super big hit” and an image of “15R / high base continuation confirmation” are displayed. In this case, a jackpot game based on an accessory game is awarded, the jackpot game is a jackpot game that provides 15 rounds of play, and a high base state is awarded after the jackpot game ends. Definitely informed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped in the small hit symbol combination [212], the type of small bonus (role) is more effective than the case in which the fixed symbol is displayed in [767]. It is suggested that the degree of advantage of the big hit game based on physical games is low.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small hit game, the effect symbol is displayed as the big hit symbol combination [222]. Subsequently, when the small hit game is finished and the big hit game based on the accessory game is started, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the change display of the effect symbols is performed again, as shown in FIG. 9 (d). In this way, the effect symbols are displayed in the jackpot symbol combination [777]. In addition, an image of “super big hit” and an image of “15R / high base continuation confirmation” are displayed. In this case, a jackpot game based on an accessory game is awarded, the jackpot game is a jackpot game that provides 15 rounds of play, and a high base state is awarded after the jackpot game ends. Definitely informed. As described above, after the big hit game is started, after the big hit game is started, the effect symbol that has been confirmed and stopped is variably displayed, and the effect in which the effect symbol is displayed becomes the special effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9E, even when such a special effect is not executed, when the round game of the eleventh round is started, an image of “super big hit” and “15R · high An image “base continuation confirmation” may be displayed. It is determined that the effect in which such an image is displayed is that the jackpot game based on the role-playing game is a jackpot game in which 15 rounds of game play can be obtained, and that the high base state is given after the jackpot game ends. This is a notification effect that is notified automatically.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), when such a special effect is not executed, when the round game of the eleventh round is started, an image of “big hit end” may be displayed. The effect in which such an image is displayed is definite that the jackpot game based on the role-playing game is a jackpot game in which ten rounds of play are obtained, and that the high base state is not given after the jackpot game ends. This is a notification effect notified to the user.

  In this way, the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the special effect can be sequentially executed, which suggests the degree of advantage of the type of small hit. In particular, the first specific effect is also an effect indicating the suggestion accuracy of the second specific effect to be executed later, and the second specific effect is performed after the first specific effect is executed until the second specific effect is executed. The expectation for execution can be raised, and the interest for games can be improved.

  Here, the effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 31a will be described. This effect determination process is executed in response to an input of a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. In particular, the case where one of the small hits d and e is won in the second variation game in the high base state will be described below.

  The sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the combination of the input variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command is a predetermined combination in the high base state. The predetermined combination here corresponds to a combination of a variation pattern designation command indicating that one of the small hits d is won in the second variation game and a special symbol designation command indicating the small hit symbol Zd. The predetermined combination also corresponds to a combination of a variation pattern designation command indicating that one of the small hits e is won in the second variation game and a special symbol designation command indicating the small hit symbol Ze.

  When it is determined that the combination of the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command input in the high base state is a predetermined combination, the sub control CPU 31a displays an effect determination table (stored in the sub control ROM 31b) Reference is made to FIG. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first specific effect can be executed, the type of the second specific effect, and whether or not the special effect can be executed by a predetermined lottery, and stores the determination result in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 31c. Then, the effect determination process ends.

  In a process different from the effect determination process, the sub control CPU 31a performs various effects such as a first specific effect, a second specific effect, and a special effect based on the determination result stored in the predetermined area of the sub control RAM 31c. Control to be executed. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that executes various effects such as the first specific effect, the second specific effect, the special effect, and the notification effect corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, the effect determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10, the effect determination table is a table for determining whether or not the first specific effect can be executed, the type of the second specific effect, and whether or not the special effect can be executed. In the effect determination table, the type of the small hit symbol is associated with the probability for determining the combination of whether or not the first specific effect can be executed, the type of the second specific effect and whether or not the special effect can be executed.

  As a specific example, when the small hit symbol is the symbol Zd, the non-execution of the first specific effect is determined with a probability of 508/512, and the execution of the first specific effect is determined with a probability of 4/512. The When the small hit symbol is the symbol Zd and the execution of the first specific effect is determined, the low expectation effect is the type of the second specific effect with a probability of 5/100, and the second specific effect with the probability of 75/100. The medium expectation degree effect is determined as the type of the second specific effect and the high expectation degree effect is determined as the type of the second specific effect with a probability of 20/100. When the small winning symbol is the symbol Zd, execution of the first specific effect is determined, and medium expectation level effect is determined as the type of the second specific effect, non-execution of the special effect is determined with a probability of 90/100. Execution of the special effect is determined with a probability of 10/100.

  Thus, based on the type of the small hit symbol, the combination of whether or not the first specific effect can be executed, the type of the second specific effect and whether or not the special effect can be executed is determined. In particular, when the small hit d is won, the first specific effect is executed with a higher probability than when the small hit e is won. For this reason, it can be said that the 1st specific production is production which suggests the advantageous degree of the kind of small hit.

  In addition, when the small hit d is won, the case where the first specific effect is executed is higher in probability than the case where the first specific effect is not executed, and the high expectation effect and the medium expectation degree are the second specific effect. Production is performed. Further, when the small hit d is won, the low expectation effect is executed as the second specific effect with a lower probability when the first specific effect is executed than when the first specific effect is not executed. .

  On the other hand, when the small hit e is won, the low expectation effect is executed as the second specific effect with higher probability when the first specific effect is executed than when the first specific effect is not executed. . In the case where the small hit e is won, the medium expectation effect is executed as the second specific effect with a lower probability when the first specific effect is executed than when the first specific effect is not executed. . In addition, when winning the small hit e, the high expectation degree effect is not executed as the second specific effect both when the first specific effect is executed and when it is not executed.

  As described above, the medium expectation degree effect is higher when the first specific effect is executed than when the first specific effect is not executed. At the same time, it can be said that the degree of expectation of winning the small hit e with a low degree of advantage is low, and the advantage degree of the type of small hit is high. On the other hand, the low expectation degree effect is higher when the first specific effect is executed, than when the first specific effect is not executed, the expectation degree of winning the small hit e having a lower advantage is higher. At the same time, it can be said that the degree of expectation of winning the small hit d with a low degree of advantage is low, and the advantage degree of the type of small hit is low. In other words, the second specific effect is an effect in which, when the first specific effect is executed, the suggestion accuracy suggested for the advantage level of the type of small hit is higher than when the first specific effect is not executed. The first specific effect can be said to be an effect indicating the suggestion accuracy by the second specific effect.

  In addition, when a small hit is made in the second variation game in the high base state, the frequency (appearance rate) at which the first specific effect is executed is based on the determination probability of the small hit symbol and the execution probability of the first specific effect. , Approximately 1/173. Thus, based on the frequency at which the first specific effect is executed and the upper limit number of times of the high base state to be applied (100 times in the present embodiment), when the high base state is applied, the first specific effect is There is a possibility that the granting of the high base state ends without being executed. For this reason, it is possible to suppress stopping the launch of the game ball (so-called “stopping”) by executing the first specific effect.

  In addition, when the small hit d is won, the first specific effect is executed when the first specific effect is not executed on the assumption that the medium expectation effect and the low expectation effect are executed as the second specific effect. The special performance is executed with a higher probability than when it is executed. Further, if this is not the case, the special effect is not executed both when the first specific effect is executed and when it is not executed. That is, it can be said that the special effect is an effect that is executed with a higher probability when the first specific effect is not executed than when the first specific effect is executed. For this reason, even when the first specific effect is not executed, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the special effect will be executed, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In the present embodiment, when a small hit is made in the first variation game in the high base state or a small hit is made in the variation game in the low base state, the first specific effect or the special effect is not executed, and the second A specific performance is executed. In this case, the effect mode of the second specific effect is determined with a predetermined probability based on the type of small hit.

  Moreover, with reference to FIG. 11A, the execution timing at which various effects such as the first specific effect, the second specific effect, the special effect, and the notification effect are executed will be described in detail. In FIG. 11A, the variation game is “G”, the variation interval time is “I”, the variation display of the effect symbol in the left column is “L”, the variation display of the effect symbol in the right column is “R”, the middle column The change display of the effect design of “C” is indicated as “C”, and the opening time of the jackpot game is indicated as “OP”. In FIG. 11A, the execution of the first specific effect is “first specification”, the execution of the second specific effect is “second specification”, the execution of the special effect is “special”, and the execution of the notification effect is “ “Notification”.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when the variation game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T30, the variation display of the effect symbols in each column is started. And execution of a 1st specific effect may be started with the start of a variable game, and execution of a 1st specific effect is complete | finished at the timing shown to code | symbol T31 during execution of a variable game.

  Subsequently, when the variable game is ended at the timing indicated by the symbol T32, the effect symbols in each column are displayed in a fixed stop state. In this case, when the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped as a small hit symbol combination, execution of the second specific effect is started by displaying the small hit symbol combination. Then, when the variation interval time has elapsed from the timing indicated by the symbol T32, the small hit game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T33. In addition, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a during the small hit game at the timing indicated by reference symbol T34, the middle row of the effect symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the effect symbols are displayed as a jackpot symbol combination. In this way, the second specific effect suggesting the degree of advantage of the type of small hit is executed by the effect symbol being displayed as a fixed stop display as a small hit symbol combination or displayed as a big hit symbol combination It becomes.

  Subsequently, when the small hit game ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T35 and the big hit game based on the accessory game is started, the opening time is started. Then, the execution of the special effect may be started with the start of the opening time, and the execution of the special effect ends with the passage of the opening time at the timing indicated by reference numeral T36.

  Also, when a round game with a predetermined number of rounds (11 rounds in the present embodiment) is started at the timing indicated by reference symbol T37, execution of the final effect is started, and at the timing indicated by reference symbol T38, Execution ends.

  In the present embodiment, a period from the start to the end of one variable game won for a small hit, an interval period after the end of the one variable game, and a small hit game are given. It can be said that the period during which the specific effect (the first specific effect and the second specific effect) can be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the variable interval time from the end of the variable game to the start of the next variable game or winning game, 0.8s is the variable time of the variable game won in the small base in the high base state Are defined as 2.1s respectively. In addition, as the time from when the launch handle HD is operated until the game ball launched reaches the first grand prize opening 23a, the average time is about 2.2 s, the fastest time is about 1.8 s, etc. Yes. As described above, the arrival time from the first big prize opening 23a to the sorting shutter 28 is about 0.06s in average arrival time and about 0.04s in fastest arrival time.

  For this reason, the execution of the first specific effect is triggered by the start of the second variable game won in the small base in the high base state, and then the launching handle HD is operated to launch the game ball. And reaches the sorting shutter 28 at about 1.84 s (about 1.8 s + about 0.04 s) at the fastest speed. In addition, the time from the start of the second variable game won for the small hit to the timing at which the game ball can pass through the first passage 26a (the operation based on the third operation pattern until the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 in FIG. 7). Is 3.54 s (2.1 s + 0.8 s + 0.64 s). Thus, if the launch handle HD is operated after the execution of the first specific effect is triggered by the start of the second variation game won in the small base in the high base state, the launch is performed according to the operation. The game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 23a and can pass through the first passage 26a. That is, the start timing of the first specific effect is a timing at which a game ball launched after the start timing of the first specific effect can enter the first grand prize opening 23a and flow into the first passage 26a. It can be said that there is.

  On the other hand, in the high base state, the execution of the second specific effect is started when the second variable game won for the small hit is triggered, but after the second variable game won for the small hit ends, the first passage 26a. Is 1.44 s (0.8 s + 0.64 s) as the time until the timing at which the game ball can pass (until the timing indicated by reference numeral T15 in FIG. 7). As described above, even if the firing handle HD is operated after the execution of the second specific effect is started at the end of the second variable game won in the small base in the high base state, it is fired according to the operation. The game balls thus made cannot pass through the first passage 26a. That is, it can be said that the start timing of the second specific effect is a timing at which a game ball launched after the start timing of the second specific effect cannot flow into the first passage 26a.

  Therefore, if the launch handle HD is operated with the execution of the first specific effect, the game ball can pass through the first passage 26a, and the player can recognize whether or not the first specific effect can be executed. Even after that, it is possible to provide an opportunity to aim for the passage of the game ball to the first passage 26a. On the other hand, even if the launch handle HD is operated with the execution of the second specific effect, the game ball cannot pass through the first passage 26a. Once recognized, it does not provide an opportunity to aim for the passage of the game ball to the first passage 26a. For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to aim for the passage of the game ball to the first passage 26a in a situation where the execution of the first specific effect is recognized without recognizing the effect mode of the second specific effect. .

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) An effect of a second specific effect executed after the first specific effect by executing the first specific effect in a predetermined effect mode before the jackpot game based on the accessory game is given. The suggestion accuracy suggested by the aspect increases. For this reason, while being able to give the expectation with respect to performing a 1st specific production | presentation in a predetermined production | presentation aspect, attention can also be given to the production aspect of the 2nd specific production performed after that. As described above, the degree of advantage of the big hit game based on the accessory game (the type of the small hit) differs depending on the combination of the execution of the first specific effect in the predetermined effect mode and the effect mode of the second specific effect. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) In particular, from the fact that the first specific effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode itself, the suggestion accuracy suggested by the effect mode of the second specific effect can be recognized, and further, the combination with the effect mode of the second specific effect Thus, it can be recognized whether the advantage degree of the big hit game based on the accessory game becomes higher or lower. For this reason, the expectation with respect to the production aspect of the 2nd specific production which suggests the advantageous degree of the jackpot game based on the accessory game can be continuously raised until the 2nd specific production is executed, Improvements can be made.

  (3) A big hit game based on an accessory game is awarded when a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a flows into the first passage 26a. The start timing of the first specific effect is a timing at which a game ball launched after the start timing of the first specific effect can pass through the first passage 26a. For this reason, even before the 2nd specific production which suggests the advantageous degree of the big hit game based on the accessory game is executed, from the start timing of the 1st specific production which can recognize the suggestion accuracy by the 2nd specific production, An opportunity to determine whether or not to fire a ball can be provided, and an interest in the game can be improved.

  (4) The start timing of the second specific effect is a timing at which a game ball launched after the start timing of the second specific effect cannot pass through the first passage 26a. For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to determine whether or not to launch a game ball before the second specific effect is started, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (5) When the first specific effect is executed in the predetermined effect mode, the special effect can be executed after the second specific effect, and the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode. Special effects are executed with a higher probability. For this reason, even after the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode, the effect can be improved by executing the special effect, and the interest for the game can be improved. it can.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the execution of the first specific effect is started in one variation game that is won by a small hit, and triggered by the end of the variation game (at the variation interval time after the end of the one variation game) ) Although the execution of the second specific effect is started, the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, the first specific effect may be executed in the previous variable game among a plurality of variable games, and the second specific effect may be executed in response to the end of the subsequent variable game. That is, the first specific effect may be executable prior to (starting) the change game that triggers the execution of the second specific effect. In other words, in the period from the start of a plurality of variable games to the end thereof, and the variable interval time (period) after the end of the plurality of variable games, instead of a single variable game, the first specified An effect and a second specific effect may be executed. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In the effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first specific effect can be executed with a predetermined probability (2/512 in the present embodiment) when the small pattern is not reached when the change pattern designation command is input. Then, information indicating the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 31c. In particular, when execution of the first specific effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a uses a value indicating execution of the first specific effect as history information in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 31c, apart from information indicating the determination result. Store and store the value until the second specific effect is executed. This makes it possible to recognize whether or not the first specific effect has been executed in the previously executed variable game. In this case, the sub control CPU 31a determines not to execute the second specific effect and the special effect, and stores the determination result in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit in the second variation game may be lower than about 159/160 (for example, about 80/160).

  On the other hand, when a small hit is made in the high base state, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first specific effect can be executed with reference to the effect determination table, and stores the determination result in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 31c. And even if it is a case where non-execution of a 1st specific effect is determined, CPU31a for subcontrol reads the value which shows the possibility of execution of the 1st specific effect memorize | stored in RAM31c for subcontrol, and a 1st specific effect Is stored as a value indicating that the first specific effect has been executed in the previous variation game. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the effect determination table and determines the effect mode of the second specific effect and whether or not the special effect can be executed based on whether or not the first specific effect can be executed in the previous or current variation game. The determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 31c.

  As described above, when the small win is not won in the first variation game, the execution of the first specific effect can be determined, and the execution of the second specific effect and the special effect is not determined. For this reason, when execution of the first specific effect is determined in the first variation game, the first specific effect is executed, and the second specific effect and the special effect are not executed.

  Then, when winning a small win in the second and subsequent floating games, it is determined whether or not the first specific effect has been executed in the previously executed variable game, and the second specific effect has a probability corresponding to the determination result. The effect mode and whether or not the special effect can be executed are determined, and the second specific effect and the special effect are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), when the first variation game is started at the timing indicated by T40, variation display of the effect symbols in each column is started. Then, the execution of the first specific effect may be started with the start of the first variable game, and the execution of the first specific effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference T41 during the execution of the variable game. Subsequently, when the variable game is ended at the timing indicated by reference symbol T42, the effect symbols in each column are displayed in a fixed stop state as out-of-order symbol combinations. When the variable interval time has elapsed, the second variable game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T30. When the second variation game is completed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T32, the effect symbols in each column are confirmed and stopped as symbol combinations for small hits, and the execution of the second specific effect is started.

As described above, the second embodiment has the effect (6) separately from the effects (1) to (5) in the first embodiment.
(6) The first specific effect can be executed before the variable game that triggers the execution of the second specific effect, and the execution of the first specific effect and the second specific effect in a plurality of variable games. The expectation can be raised and the interest for games can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the second embodiment, based on the execution of the first specific effect in the previous variable game, the effect mode of the second specific effect in the current variable game and whether or not to execute the special effect are determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. . In the third embodiment, for example, the type of small hits in the variable game for which execution is put on hold is specified in advance, and based on the specification result, whether or not the first specific effect can be executed, the effect mode of the second specific effect, Whether or not the special effect can be executed may be determined. In this case, triggered by the game balls entering the start winning ports 21, 22a, various random number values are extracted, prefetch commands are generated based on the various random number values, and based on the generated prefetch commands. Various decisions may be made.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 30a uses the pre-read command immediately after the special symbol input process is finished, triggered by the winning of a game ball in each start winning slot 21, 22a in a state where the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit. Execute the setting process. The prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the restriction condition is satisfied, such as when the number of reserved memories is an upper limit value or when a winning game is being played (step S101). . If the determination result is affirmative (the restriction condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If this determination result is negative (regulation conditions are not satisfied), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control CPU 30a refers to various random numbers acquired with winning of the start winning ports 21, 22a. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 30c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a is the type of the variable game to be executed (whether it is the first variable game or the second variable game) triggered by the winning of the game ball in each start winning opening 21, 22a. And the number of reserved memories.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for winning judgment acquired with the winning of each start winning port 21, 22a, and specifies whether or not the value of the random number for winning judgment coincides with the big hit judgment value. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the hit determination random number acquired with the winning of each of the start winning ports 21, 22a, and determines whether or not the value of the hit determination random number matches the small hit determination value. Identify.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired along with the winnings of the respective start winning ports 21, 22a, and the type of jackpot when the jackpot is reached based on the read value. The type of the small hit when the small hit is specified.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value acquired with the winning of each start winning port 21, 22a, and the reach state is formed when there is a loss based on the read value. Specify whether or not. In the present embodiment, since the same reach determination value is defined regardless of the number of reserved memories, it is not a configuration in which it is not determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the variable game is started. .

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, the look-ahead command includes the type of the variable game to be executed, the number of stored memories, whether or not to win the winning lottery (big winning lottery or small winning lottery), This is a command that can specify whether or not a reach state is to be formed in the case of a loss of type.

  In other words, with the winning of a game ball at each start winning opening 21, 22a, before starting a variable game based on the winning, various random numbers acquired by the winning are referred to, and the referred result can be specified A prefetch command is determined (generated). By such a prefetch command, it is possible to specify the type of the variation game to be executed, the current number of reserved memories, whether or not it is a hit, whether or not it is a hit type, and whether or not the reach reach fluctuation occurs. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that generates information that can specify the degree of advantage of the type of small hits when the game ball enters the predetermined start port corresponds to the information generation means. The variation game designated by the prefetch command corresponds to the specific symbol variation game.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a outputs the prefetch command set in the main control RAM 30c in step S103 to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. . In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command is output, a hold designation command is output before that.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, an effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 31a will be described. This effect determination process is a process for performing control related to various effects in response to winning of a game ball at each start winning opening 21, 22a. The sub-control CPU 31a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch command and a hold designation command are input (step S201). If the determination result is negative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command have not been input), the sub control CPU 31a ends the effect determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (a prefetch command and a hold designation command are input), the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the number of reserved memories from the prefetch command and prefetches corresponding to the number of reserved memories. The command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S202. In particular, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the input order of the prefetch command for each variable game because the number of reserved memories is specified by the prefetch command.

  In step S202, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the restriction condition is satisfied. If the determination result is affirmative (the restriction condition is satisfied), the sub control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect determination process. If this determination result is negative (regulation conditions are not satisfied), the sub control CPU 31a proceeds to step S203.

  As an example of the regulation condition in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a reads the value from the executing flag assigned to the sub control RAM 31c, and determines that the execution of the second specific effect has already been determined. If it is, it is determined that the regulation condition is satisfied. This in-execution flag is information indicating whether or not execution of the second specific effect has already been determined. Further, when the pre-read command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a satisfies the restriction condition when it is specified that the pre-read command corresponding to the variable game that has been suspended is hit (big hit or small hit). It is determined that In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the regulation condition is satisfied when the predetermined number of times the game is fluctuating after the provision of the high base state is completed. Further, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command is “1”.

  In step S203, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies whether or not to make a small hit and the type of the small hit in the case of a small hit based on the input prefetch command. The sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the high base state is set based on the sub operation flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the effect determination table when it is a small hit in the second variable game in the high base state, whether or not the first specific effect can be executed, the effect mode of the second specific effect, and the special An effect lottery process for determining whether the effect can be executed is executed. As described above, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the specific effect before (in advance) the execution of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command, based on the prefetch command. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the second specific effect is not executed when a small hit is not made in the second variation game in the high base state. The sub-control CPU 31a that executes such processing corresponds to an effect determining unit that determines the execution of the specific effect based on the prefetch command.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the second specific effect (step S204). When this determination result is negative (the second specific effect is not executed), the sub control CPU 31a ends the effect determination process without executing step S205. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (the second specific effect is executed), the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the first specific effect can be executed, the second specific effect can be executed, and whether the special effect can be executed. Information indicating the determination result such as the information to be displayed is set in the sub control RAM 31c (step S205). Further, when executing the specific effect, the sub control CPU 31a sets the in-execution flag to be effective, and ends the effect determination process. The sub-control CPU 31a sets the in-execution flag to invalid when the execution of the specific effect is completed.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an effect image for executing a specific effect or a special effect on the effect display device 16 based on information indicating determination results regarding various effects. To control. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the specific effect and the special effect are to be executed in response to the input of the prefetch command, the next variation pattern designation command is input, and among the plurality of variation games from the next variation game The first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed in response to different variable games. Further, when the number of reserved memories designated by the prefetch command is “1”, the specific effect is not executed. For this reason, the variable game that triggers the execution of the first specific effect is different from the variable game that triggers the execution of the second specific effect, and the first specific effect is a variable game corresponding to the prefetch command. Will be started before (in advance). In other words, the second specific effect is an effect that can be executed after the start of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command, and the first specific effect is an effect that can be executed before the start of the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command. You can say that.

  As a specific example, when the second reserved memory number is “4” and a prefetch command that can be specified to be a small hit d is input, the sub-control CPU 31a has the second reserved memory number. The second variation game that is “4” is identified as a specific symbol variation game that triggers execution of the second specific effect. Then, by determining any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns for executing the first specific effect, the first specific effect is obtained in the second variable game in which the second reserved memory number is “1” to “4”. It will be decided whether or not to execute. For example, the second specific game is executed in the second variable game whose second reserved memory number is “3”, “4”, and the second variable game whose second reserved memory number is “4” is the second When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed, the specific effect is not executed in the first and second variable games in which the second reserved memory numbers are “1” and “2”. Then, the first specific effect is executed in the third variation game whose second reserved memory number is “3”, and the first specific effect is executed in the fourth variable game whose second reserved memory number is “4”. The second specific effect is executed with the end of the fourth variable game as an opportunity. As described above, the third embodiment has the same effects as the effects (1) to (6) in the second embodiment.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, the jackpot game based on the bonus game is adopted as the advantageous state, and whether or not the specified number of rounds of the big hit game or whether the high base state is given after the big hit game is finished is the determination result regarding the provision of the advantageous state However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit number of times that the high base state is granted after the end of the big hit game may be adopted as the degree of advantage of the determination result regarding the grant of the advantageous state. Further, for example, a small hit (for example, small hits D, E, d, e) through which the game ball can pass through the first passage 26a, or a small hit (eg, through which the game ball cannot pass through the first passage 26a (for example, It may be adopted as the degree of advantage of the determination result relating to the provision of the advantageous state whether the small hit F). Further, for example, a big hit game based on a variable game may be adopted as an advantageous state. Further, for example, the high base state itself may be adopted as the advantageous state. Further, for example, a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the big hit probability for winning a big hit in the big hit lottery varies with a high probability as compared with the low probability state may be adopted as the advantageous state. In addition, for example, even in a configuration in which a high probability state is given after the jackpot game is finished based on the type of jackpot, the high hit state after the jackpot game is triggered by the passing of the game ball to the first passage 26a. The configuration may be such that a probability state is given. As a specific example, in the jackpot game based on the variable game, the first grand prize opening 23a is controlled to be in an open state in a specified number of round games (for example, the eighth round) among a plurality of round games, You may comprise so that a high-probability state may be provided after completion | finish of a big hit game with the opportunity that the game ball passed through the 1 channel | path 26a. On the premise of such a configuration, the configuration in the above embodiment may be adopted. In addition, the types of jackpots are defined as the jackpots in which game balls that have entered the first jackpot 23a are likely to pass through the first passage 26a and jackpots that are difficult to pass through. It may be controlled so that the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in a pattern. In other words, any configuration may be employed as long as the determination regarding the provision of the advantageous state is performed and the degree of advantage of the determination result may be different. In addition, for example, the jackpot display result may correspond to the specific display result, and the jackpot display result and the small hit display result may correspond to the specific display result.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the first specific effect is executed before the variable game that is a small hit that triggers the execution of the second specific effect, the first specific effect is also provided in the variable game that is a small hit. May be executed. In addition, for example, the first specific effect may be executed a plurality of times before the change game that is a small hit that triggers the execution of the second specific effect. Further, for example, the first specific effect may be executed in a plurality of continuous variation games. Further, for example, it does not matter whether or not the variable game in which the first specific effect is executed and the variable game in which the second specific effect is executed are continuous. As a specific example, the first specific effect is executed without executing the second specific effect in the first variation game, the first specific effect and the second specific effect are not executed in the second variation game, In the third variation game, the second specific effect may be executed without executing the first specific effect. For example, when the first specific effect is not executed during the execution of the variable game, the variable game that triggers the execution of the first specific effect is different from the variable game that triggers the execution of the second specific effect. There may be cases. In addition, for example, when the second specific effect is executed while the variable game is being executed, the variable game in which the first specific effect is executed may be different from the variable game in which the second specific effect is executed. Good.

  In the second embodiment, when execution of the first specific effect is determined, a value indicating the execution of the first specific effect is retained until the second specific effect is executed. A value indicating the execution of the first specific effect may be held in a period such as until a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed.

  In the embodiment described above, the execution of the first specific effect is triggered by the start of the variable game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first specific effect is triggered by the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable game. May be started. Further, for example, the execution of the first specific effect may be started during a big hit game or a small hit game based on a variable game or an accessory game, or during a standby state other than the variable game.

  In the embodiment described above, the execution of the second specific effect is started with the end of the variable game as an opportunity. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a predetermined time before the end of the variable game (a predetermined time from the start of the variable game) The execution of the second specific effect may be started with the elapse of time). Further, for example, the execution of the first specific effect may be started during a big hit game or a small hit game based on a variable game or an accessory game, or during a standby state other than the variable game. That is, when the first specific effect is executed, it is sufficient that the execution of the second specific effect is started after the execution of the first specific effect is started, and the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap. Thus, it may or may not be executed (simultaneously).

  In the above embodiment, the execution of the special effect is started with the start of the jackpot game based on the accessory game, but not limited to this, for example, a predetermined round game or ending of the jackpot game based on the player game The execution of the special effect may be started with the start of time. Further, for example, the execution of the special effect may be started during the big hit game or the small hit game based on the variable game. Further, for example, the execution of the special effect may be started during the variable game, and the execution of the special effect may be started during the other standby state. That is, the execution of the special effect only needs to be started after the execution of the second specific effect is started, and the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the special effect are executed in duplicate (simultaneously). May not be executed. Further, for example, the execution of the special effect may be started before the execution of the second specific effect is started. For example, the execution of the special effect is performed before the execution of the first specific effect is started. May be started.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not the first specific effect can be performed, whether or not the second specific effect can be performed, and whether or not the special effect can be performed is determined in order, but is not limited thereto, and may be determined in another order, for example. These combinations may be determined at a time.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the production mode of the 1st specific production was one type, it is not restricted to this, For example, multiple types may be sufficient. In this case, the suggestion accuracy of the second specific effect may be indicated when the first specific effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode and when the first specific effect is not executed in a predetermined effect mode. The case where the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode includes the case where the first specific effect is executed in an effect mode other than the predetermined effect mode and the case where the first specific effect itself is not executed. It may be.

  -In the said embodiment, although the 1st specific production | presentation was performed in the predetermined production | presentation aspect, both the advantageous degree of the kind of small hit and the suggestion precision of the 2nd specific production were shown, but it is not restricted to this, For example, the suggestion accuracy of the second specific effect is shown, and the advantage level of the type of small hit need not be shown. In this case, for example, if the first specific effect is executed with the same probability (for example, 3/512) in the case of winning the small hit d and the case of winning the small hit e, the degree of advantage of the type of the small hit can be increased. A first specific effect not shown will be executed. In addition, even when the small hit d is won and the small hit e is not the same probability, for example, the player may recognize the same probability as the player.

In the above embodiment, the special effect and the notification effect can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the special effect and the notification effect may not be executed.
In the above embodiment, as indicated by reference numeral T15 in FIG. 7, the timing according to whether or not the game ball reaches the sorting shutter 28 by the timing when the sorting shutter 28 changes from the first state to the second state. Thus, the execution of the first specific effect and the execution of the second specific effect are started, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated in the second operation pattern, as shown by reference numeral T20 in FIG. 7, the distribution shutter 28 is timed from the first state to the second state. The execution of the first specific effect and the execution of the second specific effect may be started at a timing according to whether or not the game ball arrives. For example, when there is no sorting shutter 28 and the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 23a passes through either the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b, the first big prize opening 23a. The execution of the first specific effect and the execution of the second specific effect may be started at a timing according to whether or not the game ball reaches the first grand prize opening 23a by the timing at which is finally opened. .

  In the above embodiment, for example, a game ball that is launched after the execution start timing of the first specific effect is after the execution start timing of the first specific effect enters the first grand prize opening 23a and enters the first passage. It may be a timing at which it becomes impossible to flow into 26a. In addition, for example, the execution start timing of the second specific effect may be a timing at which a game ball launched after the execution start timing of the second specific effect can flow into the first passage 26a.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, there were three types of production modes of the second specific production, low expectation production, medium expectation production, and high expectation production, but not limited to this, for example, two types or four types It may be the above.

  In the above embodiment, during the execution of the variable game, all rows of effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and when the change game ends, the second row of effect symbols is executed in a fixed stop display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the second specific effect may be executed by temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the specific row during the execution of the variable game.

  In the embodiment described above, for example, as the second specific effect, the degree of advantage of the type of small hits may be suggested by a display mode such as a background image or a character image instead of the effect design.

  -In the above embodiment, when a small win is won in the second variation game in the high base state, various effects such as the first specific effect can be executed, but not limited to this, for example, in the high base state When a small win is won in the second variation game, various effects may be executable. In addition, for example, when a small win is won in a variable game in a low base state, various effects may be executable. In addition, for example, even if a small win is won, various effects may be executable. In addition, for example, whether to execute the second specific effect may be determined according to a predetermined lottery.

  In the above embodiment, for example, various effects are executed by displaying an image on the effect display device 16, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sound (sound) from the speaker SP and the light emission of the decoration lamp LA Various effects may be executed by the displacement of the movable body, the predetermined vibration, the predetermined air blowing, etc., or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in addition to the effect symbol, the fourth symbol that can specify whether the first variable game is being executed, the fifth symbol that can specify whether the second variable game is being executed, etc. May be displayed on the effect display device 16 or another display device.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in a big hit game or a small hit game based on a variable game or an accessory game, a notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the second downstream route R2 may be performed. In addition, for example, there may be a plurality of notification modes that prompt the game ball to be launched to the second flow down path R2. In addition, for example, in the opening time of the big hit game based on the game of actors, any one of a plurality of types of notification modes is determined with a predetermined probability based on the type of the small hit game, and the second flow down path in the determined notification mode Notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball to R2 may be performed. As a specific example, in a normal time, the notification is made in a notification mode of “please make a right turn”, but in the case of a small hit d, compared to the case of other small hits such as a small hit e You may alert | report by the alerting | reporting aspects, such as "chance" or "rush continuation" with high probability. Further, for example, such an effect may be adopted as a special effect.

  In the embodiment described above, for example, in response to a ball entry, a notification corresponding to the ball may be issued when a larger number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 24a in each round game. The notification may be performed in a different notification mode for each number of balls that is larger than the upper limit number of balls. As a specific example, when the upper limit number of balls entered is “8”, when the ninth game ball enters the second grand prize opening 24a, a sound “a” is output, When the tenth game ball enters the two major winning holes 24a, a sound “I” may be output. In addition, for example, when a number of game balls that are larger than the upper limit number of balls entered in each round game enter the second big winning opening 24a, “Gekiatsu” with a predetermined probability based on the type of small win Such sounds may be output. Such effects may be adopted as special effects.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of each reserved storage number is “4”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit number of each reserved storage number may be “1” to “3” or “5” or more. Good. Further, for example, the upper limit number of each reserved storage number may be set to “0”. In other words, even when a game ball enters the start winning ports 21 and 22a during a winning game or a variable game, the execution of each variable game may not be suspended. As a specific example, the execution of the second variable game may not be suspended. In this case, when the winning game and the variable game are not being performed, the second variable game is executed only when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the sorting shutter 28 may be visible or not visible to the player. Since the distribution shutter 28 is configured to be visible to the player, not only the state of the first big prize mouth piece 23b but also the state of the distribution shutter 28 can be recognized by the player, and the first big prize is won. Both the mouth piece 23b and the sorting shutter 28 can be warned.

In the above embodiment, for example, there may not be any operation pattern of the first big prize opening piece 23b, for example, there may be another operation pattern.
In the above embodiment, the operation pattern of the sorting shutter 28 is a constant operation pattern. However, the operation pattern is not limited to this, and for example, there may be a plurality of types of operation patterns of the sorting shutter 28.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening 23a are distributed to the first passage 26a and the second passage 26b, but not limited to this, for example, are distributed to three or more passages. May be. Further, for example, there may be two or more passages to which a privilege is granted, and for example, two or more passages to which no privilege is given may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time is varied according to the type of small hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the opening time may be the same regardless of the type of small hits.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time of the first big prize mouth piece 23b is the same regardless of the type of small hit, but not limited to this, for example, according to the type of small hit The opening time of the mouth piece 23b may be varied.

  -In the said embodiment, although the closing time of the 1st big prize mouth piece 23b was varied according to the kind of small hits, it is not restricted to this, for example, regardless of the kind of small hits, the first big prize winning The closing time of the mouth piece 23b may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, the ending time is the same regardless of the type of small hits, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ending time may be varied depending on the type of small hits.

  In the above embodiment, the first big prize mouth piece 23b is operated to be in the open state only once in one small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The mouth piece 23b may be operated in an open state a plurality of times.

  In the above embodiment, the sorting shutter 28 is operated to the first state only three times in one small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sorting shutter 28 is operated in one small hit game. The first state may be operated only once, or the first state may be operated a plurality of times, such as two times or four times or more.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when realizing each operation pattern of the first big prize mouth piece 23b, information indicating the operation from the opening time to the ending time is stored in the main control ROM 30b so as to correspond to each operation pattern. May be. In addition, for example, opening time, closing time, and ending time are defined so as to correspond to the type of small hit, and for the opening time after the opening time ends, the type of small hit and each operation pattern However, a common opening time may be defined.

  -In the above embodiment, for example, the opening time of the big hit game, the upper limit number of rounds, the maximum round game time, the round interval time, and the ending time may be arbitrarily set. It may be different depending on the situation. In addition, for example, the maximum round game time and the round interval time may be varied depending on the number of rounds.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the first big prize mouth piece 23b operates in each operation pattern, at least a part of the period in which the first big prize mouth piece 23b is open may be closed, At least a part of the period in which the first big prize mouth piece 23b is closed may be open. That is, each operation pattern of the first big prize winning piece 23b can be changed as appropriate.

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

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game or the type of jackpot game is specified by the special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game or the jackpot game is specified by the variable pattern designation command or other dedicated control commands. You may make it designate the kind of.

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

In the embodiment described above, the symbol stop command may not be output if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the sub control board 31.
In the above embodiment, for example, the big hit determination and the small hit determination may be performed simultaneously, and the small hit determination may be performed before the big hit determination.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the low base state, there may be cases where the lottery per common drawing may not be won, and in the high base state, the fluctuation time of the normal game may not be shorter than the low base state. .

  In the above embodiment, for example, a configuration in which a big hit game based on a variable game is not given may be used. That is, a gaming machine to which a big hit game is given when the first big prize opening piece 23b operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery and the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 23a passes through the first passage 26a. (So-called “two types of gaming machines”). Further, for example, a gaming machine (a so-called “one type of gaming machine”) to which a jackpot game based on a variable game is not given and a jackpot game based on a variable game is given may be used. Alternatively, a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance may be used. In addition, the game is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine in which a variable game is executed based on the entrance of a game ball to an entrance or the like arranged in the game area of the game board, and for example, the variable game is started based on a start operation. A slot machine may be employed. Further, in this case, it may be a slot machine that stops a symbol in a variation game based on a stop operation or a slot machine that stops a symbol in a variation game after a predetermined time. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell role, a replaying role, etc.) is determined with the start operation as a trigger, and the symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed is an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination is notified. A state with a high probability corresponds to an advantageous state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The specific effect is an effect that can be executed at least in a period from the start to the end of one symbol variation game, and the special opening / closing means has been won in a predetermined variation in the symbol variation game The special entrance is operated to take an open state.

  (B) The specific effect is an effect that can be executed at least in a period from the start to the end of a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games, and the special opening / closing means is won in a predetermined variation in the symbol variation game. Thus, the special entrance is operated so as to take an open state.

  (C) The special effect is an effect suggesting an advantageous degree of the determination result by the advantageous state determining means.

  DA1 ... First big prize opening actuator, DA2 ... First big prize opening actuator, FA ... Distributing actuator, FDA ... Normal electric accessory actuator, R1 ... First downflow path, R2 ... Second downflow path, R3 ... Induction path , SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... first count sensor, SE4 ... second count sensor, SE5 ... gate sensor, SE6 ... first passage sensor (specific detection means), SE7 ... second Passing sensor, YB ... gaming board, YR ... gaming area, 11 ... first special symbol display device, 12 ... second special symbol display device, 16 ... production display device, 21 ... first start winning opening, 22a ... second start Winning mouth, 22b ... Opening / closing member, 23a ... First big winning mouth (special winning mouth), 23b ... First big winning mouth piece (special opening / closing means), 24a ... Second big winning mouth, 24b ... Second big winning Door, 25 ... Actuation gate, 26 ... Passage, 26a ... First passage (specific passage), 26b ... Second passage, 28 ... Distributing shutter, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (Advantageous state determining means , Advantageous state imparting means), 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control CPU (effect control means), 31b ... sub control ROM, 31c ... sub control. RAM.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine capable of giving an advantageous state advantageous to a player after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
Special opening and closing means that operates so that the special entrance can be opened;
A specific passage through which game balls that have entered the special entrance can flow,
Specific detection means for detecting a game ball flowing into the specific passage;
Advantageous state determining means for making a determination regarding the provision of the advantageous state;
Advantageous state imparting means capable of imparting the advantageous state;
Production control means capable of executing a specific production,
The advantageous state is a state given when the game ball is detected by the specific detection means,
The specific effects include a first specific effect and a second specific effect that is executed after the first specific effect.
The special opening / closing means operates so that the special entrance can be opened after the start timing of the second specific performance,
The start timing of the first specific effect is a timing at which a game ball launched after the start timing of the first specific effect can flow into the specific passage.
The start timing of the second specific effect is a timing at which a game ball launched after the start timing of the second specific effect cannot flow into the specific passage.
The second specific effect is an effect that suggests an advantageous degree of the determination result by the advantageous state determining means by an effect mode,
When the first specific effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode, the suggestion accuracy suggested by the effect mode of the second specific effect is greater than when the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode. Becomes higher,
When the first specific effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode, the degree of advantage of the determination result by the advantageous state determination unit is suggested,
In the case where the first specific effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode, the degree of advantage of the determination result by the advantageous state determining means is higher than in the case where the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode.
In the production mode of the second specific production, the advantageous state is when the first specific production is executed in the predetermined production mode than when the first specific production is not executed in the predetermined production mode. A first effect mode in which the degree of advantage of the determination result by the determination unit is high, a second effect mode in which the advantage level of the determination result by the advantageous state determination unit is low, and an advantage level of the determination result by the advantageous state determination unit There is a third production mode that can be definitely determined ,
The second specific effect is executed in the third effect mode when the first specific effect is executed in the predetermined effect mode and when the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode. It is possible production,
The first production mode is a production mode in which the degree of advantage of the determination result by the advantageous state determination means is higher than that of the second production mode.
The first specific effect is a gaming machine that can be executed before the symbol variation game that triggers the execution of the second specific effect. The production control means can execute a special production after the second specific production,
The special production is
An effect suggesting the degree of advantage of the determination result by the advantageous state determination means,
It is an effect that can be executed when the first specific effect is executed in the predetermined effect mode and when the first specific effect is not executed in the predetermined effect mode,
Better when the first specific effect is not running on the predetermined effect aspects, claim 1 wherein the first specific effect is directed to be executed with high probability than when it is performed at the predetermined representation embodiment The gaming machine described in 1 .

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