JP6634407B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol change game performed by changing a symbol is performed, and after a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol change game won in the jackpot lottery, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given. You. In this big hit game, a big winning opening can be opened, and when a gaming ball wins in this big winning opening, many gaming balls are paid out.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, by the operation of the movable body, a notification effect that suggests or informs that there is a symbol variation game that wins the jackpot lottery in the pending symbol variation game, A configuration executed during a jackpot game is disclosed.

JP 2015-29785 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, an effect related to the game progress after the end of the big hit game is executed during the big hit game. By further enhancing the effect of such an effect, it is intended to enhance the interest in the game. Is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional technology, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in games.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is provided after a symbol change game that has won a jackpot lottery is operated so that a special entrance can take an open state and a closed state. Opening / closing means, a special passage area through which game balls entering the special entrance can pass, a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery, a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot, and a jackpot lottery. A game state providing means capable of providing a high-probability state in which the probability is higher than the low-probability state; and an effect executing means for executing an effect, wherein the game state applying means includes the special passage in the big hit game According to the passing of the game ball to the area, the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the types of the big hit include a first big hit and a second big hit, and the first big hit is Based on The hit game is a big hit game in which a game ball easily passes through the special passage area than the big hit game based on the second big hit. When the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, the big hit game There is a predetermined timing at which it is possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the special passage area in a specific round game among a plurality of round games during the big hit game When the game ball has passed, the predetermined timing is a timing when the game ball has passed through the special passage area, and the effect execution means, during the big hit game, before the predetermined timing, the symbol variable game pending to be executed after completion of the jackpot gaming, one of the the high probability state with low probability state after completion of the jackpot gaming Symbol variation game to win be imparted to the jackpot lottery, or perform a specific effect suggests that there is a symbol variation game to win the jackpot lottery only when the high probability state is applied after the end of the jackpot gaming It is possible that after the predetermined timing during the big hit game, there is a symbol changing game that wins the big hit lottery in the held symbol changing game executed after the end of the big hit game, and the big hit lottery It is possible to execute a special effect capable of specifying the type of privilege to be granted in the case of winning, and to continuously execute the special effect until a specific timing of the symbol change game to be won in the jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game, The specific effect is an effect that can be executed in a jackpot game based on the first jackpot.

In the gaming machine, the specific effect may be an effect that can be executed a plurality of times in a jackpot game based on the first jackpot .

With respect to the gaming machine, a normal passing area through which game balls entering the special entrance can pass, and a first distribution state in which game balls entering the special entrance are allocated to the special passing area, and And a distributing means operable to take a second distribution state for distributing the game balls having entered the special entrance to the normal passage area .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the improvement of interest to a game can be aimed at.

The figure which shows a pachinko gaming machine typically. The figure which shows the kind of big hit. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the control content of a game state. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the production content of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various effects. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various effects. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various effects. The figure which shows a prefetch command setting process. The figure which shows a 1st suggestion effect determination process. The figure which shows a 2nd suggestion effect determination process. The figure which shows a notification effect determination process. The figure which shows the execution timing of various effects.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) in this specification indicate each direction as viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, game balls (game media) are fired toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in illuminant (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing by the illuminant. The decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing light (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 as effect executing means. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The speaker 18 performs an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as voices of people and animals, sound effects, and music as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 at a position on the front side of the frame 11 where the player can operate it. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in producing an effect. The operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position on the game board 20 where the information display device 22 can be visually recognized by a player. The information display device 22 notifies various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol change game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display section 22b can execute a second special symbol change game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the second special symbol is fixedly displayed. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a “special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)”, and the special symbol variation game is referred to as “special symbol variation game”. Special game ". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying a result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In this specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In this specification, the “fixed stop display” means a state in which the symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In this specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, the player can recognize that the big hit is obtained. In the special game, when a lost symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the player has lost.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game. In other words, the big hit game is given after the end of the special game won in the big hit lottery. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be obtained.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution has been held to be recognizable because the hold condition has been met but the execution condition has not been met. In the following description, the number of times of the first special game on hold is referred to as “first special hold number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution has been suspended because the suspension condition has been fulfilled but the execution condition has not been fulfilled yet. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special held number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are each “4”.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display section 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived to the ordinary symbol display unit 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize that the normal hit is achieved. In a base game, when a normal out of place symbol is derived, the player can recognize that the normal out of place symbol is obtained. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol winning lottery is won, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous for the player because the holding condition of the second special game is easily satisfied.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal holding display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of times of the normal game whose execution is held to be recognizable when the holding condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary reservations is “4”.

Next, the gaming board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by dividing the front side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 on which various decorations are provided at substantially the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. Note that the center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as effect executing means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes, as one of the effects, an effect of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter referred to as a display effect).

  In the present embodiment, examples of the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect design variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol patterns in a predetermined direction.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. When a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, a symbol combination that is out of alignment with an effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a portion of the effect symbol is different from the effect symbols of the other columns, such as “787” or “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In the present specification, “temporarily stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is displayed in a fluctuation display.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) of a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a fluctuating manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the appearance of the character and the effect of the effect design are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting port 28 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the first starting sensor SE1 as the first detecting unit detects a game ball entering the first starting port 28 (a game ball entering the first starting port 28).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second starting port 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a path through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the second starting sensor SE2 as the second detecting means detects a game ball entering the second starting port 29 (a game ball entering the second starting port 29).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary variable member 30 that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or can easily enter the second starting port 29. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary actuator A1 for operating the ordinary variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 5). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game. In this manner, the normally variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can take the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball having entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this manner, the special winning sensor SE3 as a special detecting means detects a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 (a game ball entering the special winning opening 31).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which it is difficult or impossible for a game ball to enter the special winning opening 31. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 5). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special entrance opening can be in the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special passage area 36 and a normal passage area 37 at the downstream of the special winning opening 31 through which game balls entering the special winning opening 31 can pass. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage. The special passage area 36 is provided in the first passage, and the normal passage area 37 is provided in the second passage. Each is provided.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passage sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has passed through the special passage area 36. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE6, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the special passage sensor SE6 as a special detection unit detects that a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36 (a game ball that has passed through the special passage area 36).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution member 38 operable between a first distribution state and a second distribution state at a location where a passage through which a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passes branches. I have. The first distribution state is a state in which game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passage area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passage area 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 for operating the distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 5). The distribution member 38 as the distribution means is operable from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning ports.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning port 31, and a general winning port 34 as winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. “Winning” means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the big hit probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot is increased as compared to the low-probability state, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”. In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 29. (Easy state, ball entry rate improved state).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) is changed to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening the normal variable member 30 in one normal hitting game as compared with the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hitting game. At least one of the controls for setting the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. Note that the ordinary hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the ordinary variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which game balls do not easily enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared to the high base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining a fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than in the low base state. When performing the special symbol variation time reduction control, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-fluctuation time shortened state” for a special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. A gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “low-probability-high-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “high-probability / high-base state”.

Next, a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit big symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot is determined. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots) each have a type of jackpot game.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, a plurality of round games for opening the special winning opening 31 are performed after the opening time has elapsed. Round games are performed with the upper limit being the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls enter the special winning opening 31 or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process ends when the condition is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the last round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, out of the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as the game result of the first special game, 10 types of big hit symbols are set to 40 symbols. The big hit symbols are classified into symbols ZB, and the 50 big hit symbols are classified into symbols ZC. Also, among the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 75 types of big hit symbols are set to the symbol Za, and 25 types of big hit symbols are set to the symbol Zb. Classified. Hereinafter, the type of the big hit is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za and Zb using the type of the big hit symbol. Also, as the type of the jackpot game provided based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used to represent the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, and Zb.

  As the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb, eight times less than 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games.

  In the present embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in the present embodiment), the upper limit time of the same round game (25 s in the present embodiment), and the same ending time (10 s in the present embodiment) as all types of big hit games. Each is defined.

  For each big hit game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state is a fourth round. Games are defined. For this reason, when the operation round game is started, the first member is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information determined for the type of the big hit, and then the first distribution is performed. It is operated from the distribution state to the second distribution state. In the non-operation round game which is not the operation round game, the distribution member 38 is not operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state, and maintains the second distribution state. As described above, the multiple round games include the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 can be operated in the first distribution state and the non-operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated in the first distribution state. is there.

  The control contents (distribution control) of the distribution member 38 include a short distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state and a short distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. There is a long long distribution control. In other words, the control contents of the distribution member 38 include a plurality of types of distribution control for operating the distribution member 38 so that the time to take the first distribution state is different.

  In addition, as the distribution control information, a start condition of each distribution control is determined so as to correspond to each type of big hit. Specifically, the start condition of each distribution control is established when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, the start condition of the short distribution control is that the number of game balls detected by the special prize sensor SE3 in the operation round game becomes “1” in the same manner in all types of jackpot games. Is established as an opportunity. As a start condition of the long swing control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za and Zb, the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game is “2”. And is not established in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC (shown as “0” in the figure).

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the number of incoming balls that is a start condition of the long allocation control is defined to be larger than the number of incoming balls that is a start condition of the short allocation control. For this reason, in the operation round game, the long distribution control may be performed after the short distribution control is performed, and the short distribution control is not performed after the long distribution control is performed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the distribution control information includes a condition for terminating each distribution control. As an end condition of the short distribution control, when 0.02 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied, or when the operation round game ends before 0.02 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. The condition for ending the long distribution control is satisfied when the operation round game ends, regardless of the time elapsed since the start condition was satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the short distribution control, a time shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 to when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is set. . Further, the total time of the time set as the termination condition of the short distribution control and the time until the distributing member 38 is operated to take the second distribution state from the first distribution state is determined by a special winning sensor. The time from when the game ball is detected in SE3 to when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is shorter. As described above, when the special prize sensor SE3 detects the game ball and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 operates from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the condition for ending the short distribution control is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 operates from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. In other words, in the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the number of balls entered into the special winning opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “1”. This is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the second distribution state until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, it can be said that the short distribution control is the distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute the game balls to the special passage area 36.

  In the present embodiment, the time from when the special prize sensor SE3 detects a game ball to when the distribution member 38 is operated to take the first distribution state from the second distribution state is determined by the special prize sensor SE3. Is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected to when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. As described above, when the special prize sensor SE3 detects a game ball and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is moved by the second distribution before the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It will operate from the minute state to the first distribution state.

  In the present embodiment, the specified number defined as the start condition of each distribution control is greater than the upper limit number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 defined as the first end condition in one round game. A small number is also set. As described above, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the first end condition of the operation round game is required until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Is not established, and as long as the second end condition of the operation round game is not established, the distribution member 38 continuously takes (maintains) the first distribution state. That is, in the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 assumes the first distribution state when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “2”. Thus, the distribution control is such that the distribution member 38 can take the first distribution state until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. For this reason, the long distribution control is a distribution control that allows the game balls to be distributed to the special passage area 36. Compared with the short distribution control, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 are specially allocated. It can be said that the distribution control easily passes through the passage area 36. In addition, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control in which a game ball having entered the special winning opening 31 is less likely to pass through the special passage area 36 than the long distribution control.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the operation round game. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the short distribution control is performed in the operation round game, but the long distribution control is not performed. For this reason, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb, the operation round game that enables the passing of the game ball to the special passage area 36 is performed, while in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC. Therefore, the operation round game that allows the game ball to pass to the special passage area 36 is not performed.

  As described above, in the operation round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, but the first distribution state is taken based on the long distribution control. There is a first operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated. Further, in the operating round game, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control, and the distribution member 38 can be brought into the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. There is a second operating round game in which the minute member 38 can be operated. It can be said that the first operation round game is a round game in which game balls entering the special winning opening 31 are less likely to pass through the special passage area 36 than the second operation round game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a high probability state until the next big hit game is given. , A high base state. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, a low probability state is given without a high probability state being given as a game state after the end of the big hit game. If the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) is ended as a game state after the end of the big hit game. Until the special game of the maximum number of times is completed or until the jackpot game is provided, the high base state is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and to 451/65536 (about 1/145) in the high probability state. The normal hit probability is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. The total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game is 400 ms in the low base state, and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). I have. The number of prize balls is “4” when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, “1” when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. "15" is set when the game is detected, and "5" is set when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for causing the decorative lamp 17 to emit light, the speaker 18 to perform a sound effect, and the effect display device 27 to perform a display effect.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Note that the variation pattern does not need to be information that can specify the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern and a deviation variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for finally deriving the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect is defined. In the loss variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content that ultimately derives a symbol combination of the loss without the reach effect or through the reach effect is defined.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 to A3 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 to A3. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

  The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41b stores voice effect data relating to the sound effect of the speaker 18.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated first reserved number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  When the game ball is not inserted into the first starting port 28, when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control is performed. The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When a game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined. If the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". Thereby, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated second reserved number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information such that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the condition for executing the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the big hit game is not being performed and the special game is not being performed, while making a negative determination when the big hit game is being performed or the special game is being performed. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the second special reservation number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not equal to or more than “1”, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is equal to or more than “1”. When the first special reservation number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not equal to or more than “1”, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. As described above, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed with priority over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first from the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a deletes the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the big hit lottery corresponds to a big hit lottery means. The determination as to whether or not to win a big hit is made based on, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the big hit determination value corresponding to the current probability state. The determination as to whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a fluctuation pattern of the first special game by a lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When determining the big hit symbol derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined big hit symbol in an output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provide information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that determines the big hit symbol (big hit type) corresponds to a big hit type determining unit.

  On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a lost symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by a lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When determining a lost symbol derived in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined lost symbol in an output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. In other words, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol or the loss symbol based on the result of the subtraction of the second special reserved number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), and the result of the big hit lottery (big hit judgment). A change pattern is determined, and a symbol command and a game start command are set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures a fluctuation time determined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variable time set in the variable pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the stop of the variation of the effect symbol when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, game information). (Indicated as an end command) in the output buffer.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a jackpot lottery of the first special game in accordance with the ball entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28, and according to the ball entry of the game ball in the second starting port 29. The jackpot lottery of the second special game can be performed.

Next, a jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

  When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (big hit type), and starts a round game. After starting the round game, if the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs a process for executing such a round game until a specified number of round games is completed.

  Further, each time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) in an output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a special winning command) that can specify that a game ball has entered the special winning opening 31 in the output buffer based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3. I do.

  In particular, the main control CPU 40a is determined to be a big hit symbol (kind of big hit) in an operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state among a plurality of round games. The operation of the distribution member 38 is controlled by controlling the distribution actuator A3 based on the distribution control information.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 in the operating round game based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3. In the present embodiment, based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3, the main control CPU 40a determines, based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3, the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 not only in the non-operation round game but also in the non-operation round game. Is counted.

  The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the big hit symbol (big hit type) and determines the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 and the condition for starting the short distribution control. If it is determined that the number of incoming balls is to be entered, the condition for starting the short distribution control is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. The main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, and when the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. It is operated in the minute state to end the short distribution control.

  The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the big hit symbol (big hit type), and determines the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 and the condition for starting the long distribution control. If it is determined that the number of incoming balls to be entered is, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the long distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the long distribution control until the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. It is operated in the minute state and the long swing distribution control ends.

  When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a causes the main control RAM 40c to store information indicating the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36. When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a special passage command) that can specify the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 in the output buffer. Set to.

  When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the high probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main probability state flag. Further, when the game ball passes through the special pass area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores a value which can specify that the game is controlled to the high base state when the big hit game is finished in the main control RAM 40c. To the main base state flag that has been set. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the game ball does not pass through the special pass area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value which can specify that the game is controlled to the low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Is set to the main probability state flag. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the special pass area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the high base state when the big hit game is ended, by the main control RAM 40c. Is set in the main base state flag stored in. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the main control RAM 40c stores the number corresponding to the upper limit number as the remaining number of the special games to which the high base state is given.

  Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the low base state is to be controlled with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes “0”. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When giving the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag when starting the big hit game. In addition, when giving the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a can give the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and more specifically, in accordance with the passing of the game ball to the special passage area 36 in the big hit game, the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. Give a state. In addition, the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that controls the gaming state corresponds to a gaming state providing unit.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the high-probability state in the main-probability-state flag, the information that can specify the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high-probability state command). ) Is set as the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can specify the low base state is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the high base state in the main base state flag, information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set as the output buffer.

Next, the ordinary symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally, the symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of ordinary reserves stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). I do. When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing. If the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". Thereby, the hold condition of the base game is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated number of ordinary reservations.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a lottery of a normal symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation time of a normal game, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the base game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the base game can be suspended until the execution condition of the base game is satisfied. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

Next, the ordinary symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being performed and the normal game is not being performed, but makes a negative determination when the normal hit game is being performed or the normal game is being performed. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the number of ordinary reserves is not equal to or more than “1” (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the ordinary symbol start processing. When the number of ordinary reservations is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated number of ordinary reservations is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out from the main control RAM 40c the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. When reading out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a deletes the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This processing corresponds to a normal symbol hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit.

  When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the above-described normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To determine. When determining the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the normal symbol hitting lottery. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  When a winning is not achieved in the normal game, the main control CPU 40a determines an unusual symbol to be derived in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. When determining the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start processing.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and, when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start processing elapses, causes the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start processing to be derived. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a winning is achieved, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 and controls the ordinary actuator A1 so that the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. I do. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, the main control CPU 40a performs one normal hit game more than the first opening pattern. The second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, an effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a lost symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the lost symbols by the effect symbol.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that an out-of-reach symbol combination including reach (for example, “787”) is reached when the reach effect execution condition is satisfied and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is determined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect has been determined. In addition, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. When a predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol triggered by the input of the game end command. Is derived. The sub-control CPU 41a may measure a change time that can be specified from the change pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed. In addition, when the round control command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, a game state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low probability state or the high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  When the low-base state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high-base state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the high-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  In the present embodiment, when the execution of the second special game due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 is suspended, the determination regarding the second special game is determined from various random numbers obtained by the entry of the game ball. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect indicating the big hit expectation degree based on the result of the judgment. The pre-reading effect in the present embodiment is executed before the start of the second special game which is the target indicating the degree of expectation of big hits.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead effects include a first suggestion effect, a second suggestion effect, and a notification effect. The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are effects that indicate that there is a special game that is a big hit in the held second special game whose execution is being held. The notification effect is an effect of notifying that there is a special game that is a big hit in the held special game whose execution is being held.

  Specifically, the first suggestion effect is an effect that is executed before the big hit game. On the assumption that the high probability state is given after the big hit game is completed, the first suggestion effect is held after the big hit game is ended. This is an effect suggesting that there is a special game that will be a big hit in the second special game. In the present embodiment, the first suggestion effect is an effect in which the effect symbol has a larger display size than usual (in the case of non-execution) before the big hit game.

  The second suggestion effect is an effect that is executed before the execution of the high-probability decision effect during the jackpot game, and assuming that the high-probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game, and after the end of the jackpot game. This is an effect indicating that there is a special game that will be a big hit in the pending special game to be executed. In the present embodiment, the second suggestion effect is a special game different from the normal ball entry sound in the round game prior to the operation round game, in response to the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 in the round game. This is an effect in which the incoming sound of the time is output and a special image different from the normal time is displayed on the effect display device 27.

  The high-probability-determined effect is an effect that is executed when a game ball passes through the special passage area 36, and is an effect that determines that a high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. In other words, the high-probability-determined effect is an effect that is executed at the timing when it is determined that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the high-probability-determined effect is an effect in which a high-probability-determined image indicating that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 is displayed.

  As described above, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect in the present embodiment are such that when the high-probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game, the special game on hold executed after the end of the jackpot game is determined by the jackpot lottery. The effect suggests that there is a special game to be won. In addition, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect include a special game that is held after a big hit game is ended, and a special game that is won in a jackpot lottery when a high probability state is given after the big hit game ends. It can also be said to be a production that suggests that. In the present embodiment, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect correspond to the specific effect.

  In addition, the high-probability-determined effect in this embodiment is an effect that can specify that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big-hit game, and the timing at which the high-probability state is given after the end of the big-hit game. It is an effect performed in. In the present embodiment, the high-probability determinate effect corresponds to a determinate effect. In the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game, it is determined that the high probability state is not given at the timing when the operation round game ends.

  The notification effect is an effect that, when the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, notifies that there is a special game that becomes a big hit among the held special games that are executed after the big hit game is ended. In the present embodiment, if the execution of the notification effect is started and the execution of the plurality of second special games is suspended when the execution of the notification effect is started, any of the special games among the plurality of second special games is executed. It is an unspecified production whether the special game is a big hit. It should be noted that the notification effect can be specified as a special game with a big hit if the execution of one second special game is suspended when the execution of the notification effect is started. It is a production that becomes. The notification effect is an effect that is continuously executed after the execution of the high-probability-determined effect during the jackpot game until the end of the special game that becomes the big hit after the end of the jackpot game.

  The notification effect is an effect in which a character image of four characters is displayed. These character images are images corresponding to the pending second special game executed after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, when the first second special game executed after the end of the big hit game is suspended, the first character image is displayed in the first second special game executed after the end of the big hit game. Is an image corresponding to. When the second second special game executed after the big hit game ends, the second character image is an image corresponding to the second second special game executed after the big hit game ends. is there. When the third second special game executed after the end of the big hit game is suspended, the third character image is an image corresponding to the third second special game executed after the end of the big hit game. is there. When the fourth second special game executed after the big hit game is suspended, the fourth character image is an image corresponding to the fourth second special game executed after the big hit game is ended. is there.

  These character images are images displayed in one of a plurality of display colors such as white, gold, and rainbow. The character image displayed in gold is an image that can specify that the upper limit number of round games is eight when the second special game corresponding to the character image has a big hit. In other words, the character image displayed in gold is an image indicating that the second special game corresponding to the character image will be a big hit based on the symbol Zb. The character image displayed in rainbow colors is an image that can specify that the upper limit number of round games is 16 when the second special game corresponding to the character image has a big hit. In other words, the character image displayed in gold is an image indicating that the second special game corresponding to the character image will be a big hit based on the symbol Za. The character image displayed in white is an image that can specify that the second special game did not become a big hit as a result of the execution of the second special game corresponding to the character image. Note that the character image displayed in gold or rainbow is an image that can specify the type of big hit assuming that the second special game corresponding to the character image has become a big hit. If the jackpot does not become a jackpot, the jackpot does not necessarily become a jackpot with the type of jackpot corresponding to the display color.

  In the present embodiment, when the second special game of the predetermined number of times executed after the end of the big hit game is not suspended, a character image corresponding to the predetermined number of times is displayed. There is no relationship with the second special game corresponding to the image.

  As described above, the notification effect in the present embodiment is an effect that can specify that there is a special game to be won in the jackpot lottery among the special games on hold that are executed after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the notification effect is an effect that can specify that a special game that is executed after the end of the jackpot game and has a special game that wins the jackpot lottery when a high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game. It can be said that there is.

  The notification effect is an effect in which, when there are a plurality of special games on hold, character images corresponding to a special game that wins the jackpot lottery and a special game that does not win the jackpot lottery among the plurality of special games are displayed. There is an effect in which it is impossible to specify which special game among the plurality of special games is the special game to be won in the jackpot lottery. The notification effect is also an effect in which a special image that can specify the type of the big hit given when the big hit lottery is won is displayed. In other words, the notification production is a production that can specify that there is a special game that wins the jackpot lottery in the pending special game that is executed after the end of the jackpot game, and that the type of the jackpot determined when the jackpot lottery is won can be specified. It can be said that there is. Further, the character image is an image corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended, and can be said to be an image capable of specifying the type of the big hit given when the big hit lottery is won. In this embodiment, the notification effect corresponds to the special effect, and the character image of four characters corresponds to the special image.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, four reserved images HG1 indicating that there is a first special game whose execution is suspended, and a second reserved image HG1 whose execution is suspended. Four reserved images HG2 indicating that there is a special game are displayed. In the high base state, a right-hit image of “right-hit” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in order to encourage the game ball to enter the second starting port 29.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the execution of the second special game is started, the effect symbol EZ displayed as the fixed stop is variably displayed and the execution of the second special game is suspended. Are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c), after the effect symbols EZ in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the effect symbol EZ is a big hit symbol combination. May be temporarily stopped and displayed. During the execution of the second special game, if a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the execution of the second special game corresponding to the entry is suspended, and the execution of the second special game is suspended. Four reserved images HG2 indicating that there are two special games are displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), when the execution of the second special game ends, the effect symbol EZ is fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of a big hit. In this case, the effect symbol EZ is fixedly stopped and displayed in a display size larger than usual. As described above, the effect symbol EZ is displayed in the special display mode, and the second special game held after the end of the big hit game indicates that there is a special game to be won in the big hit lottery. One suggestion effect will be executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), the big hit game is started, and after the opening time has elapsed, the round game is started. In the big hit game, a right-hit image of "right-hit" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in order to encourage the game ball to enter the special winning opening 31. In a round game prior to the operation round game, a jackpot image such as a background image or a character image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and when a game ball enters the special winning opening 31, the speaker 18 Outputs the normal ball entry sound of "Chareen".

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), when a game ball enters the special winning opening 31 in a round game before the operation round game, the big hit image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Separately, the special image G1 in which the petals of the cherry blossoms are displayed is displayed, and at the same time, the speaker 18 may output the sound of the ball at the special time “Cuin”. In this manner, the special image G1 is displayed and the sound of the ball at the time of the special is output, so that the special game that wins the jackpot lottery is held in the second special game held after the end of the jackpot game. A second suggestion effect indicating that there is a certain effect will be executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), in the operation round game, an image G2 of "Aim for Takei" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. This image G2 is an image that can specify that the operation round game is being performed. The image G2 is also an image that prompts a player to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 31 and an image that prompts a player to pass a game ball through the special passage area 36.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game, an image G3 of "Takei" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. This image G3 is an image that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. That is, the image G3 is an image indicating that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, and is an image indicating that the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the image G3 is displayed so as to be reduced, and a button image BG for urging the operation of the operation button 19 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the operation button 19 is operated, the character images G4a to G4d of four characters of “tilting exclusion” are displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. As described above, by displaying the character images G4a to G4d, a notification effect capable of specifying that the second special game held after the end of the big hit game includes the special game to win the big hit lottery is provided. Will be executed.

  The character image G4a is an image corresponding to the first second special game executed after the end of the big hit game. The character image G4b is an image corresponding to the second special game executed for the second time after the end of the big hit game. The character image G4c is an image corresponding to the third second special game executed after the end of the big hit game. The character image G4d is an image corresponding to the fourth second special game executed after the end of the big hit game.

  In this case, the character images G4a and G4b are displayed in gold, and the character images G4c and G4d are displayed in rainbow. The golden character images G4a and G4b are images showing a big hit based on the symbol Zb in which the maximum number of round games is eight, assuming a big hit, and the rainbow-colored character images G4c and G4d are big hits. It is an image showing a big hit based on the symbol Za in which the upper limit number of round games is 16 assuming that the round game is performed.

  For this reason, in the second special game executed after the end of the big hit game, if the big hit is the first or second second special game, it is possible to specify that the type of the big hit is a big hit based on the symbol Zb. In the case of a big hit in the third and fourth second special games, it is possible to specify that the type of the big hit is a big hit based on the symbol Za.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8D, the image G3 and the character images G4a to G4d are continuously displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 until the big hit game ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), after the big hit game ends, the character image G4a to G4d is continuously displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 while the image G3 is deleted. . Note that such character images G4a to G4d are continuously displayed after the end of the big hit game until the end of the execution of the second special game that becomes a big hit.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), when the execution of the first second special game is started after the end of the big hit game, the effect symbol EZ which has been fixedly stopped and displayed is changed and displayed. When the execution of the second special game is started, three reserved images HG2 indicating that there is a second special game whose execution is suspended are displayed. In this case, after the jackpot game ends, the character image G4a corresponding to the first second special game is displayed in gold, and assuming that the jackpot is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol Zb. Can be specified. As shown in FIG. 8 (g), the effect symbol EZ may be determined and stopped and displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), when the execution of the second special game is started for the second time after the end of the big hit game, the effect symbol EZ which has been fixed and stopped is displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the character image G4a corresponding to the first second special game is displayed in white. When the execution of the second special game is started, two reserved images HG2 indicating that there is a second special game whose execution is suspended are displayed. In this case, after the end of the big hit game, the character image G4b corresponding to the second special game for the second time is displayed in gold, and assuming a big hit, the type of the big hit becomes a big hit based on the symbol Zb. Can be specified. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the effect symbol EZ may be fixedly displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the third special game is started to be executed after the end of the big hit game, the effect symbol EZ that has been fixed and stopped is displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the character image G4b corresponding to the second special game for the second time is displayed in white. When the execution of the second special game is started, one suspended image HG2 indicating that there is a second special game whose execution is suspended is displayed. In this case, after the end of the big hit game, the character image G4c corresponding to the second special game for the third time is displayed in a rainbow color, and assuming that the big hit occurs, the type of the big hit becomes a big hit based on the symbol Za. Can be identified. As shown in FIG. 9 (c), after the effect symbols EZ in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), the effect symbol EZ is a big hit symbol combination. May be displayed as fixed stop. In this case, the character image G4c corresponding to the second special game being executed is displayed in rainbow color, and it is possible to specify that a big hit based on the symbol Za has been achieved.

  In the present embodiment, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the background image is displayed as the rearmost layer, but the character images G4a to G4d are displayed as the front layer. For this reason, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, even if another image such as an effect symbol, a character image, and a hold image is displayed, the character images G4a to G4d are superimposed on the front of the display. Another image is displayed, and the display of the character images G4a to G4d does not reduce the effect of the effect of displaying another image.

  Next, a prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by a result of referring to various random numbers. The pre-reading command setting process is executed immediately after the special symbol input process is terminated, when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 when the second special reserve number is not the upper limit number. This pre-reading command setting process determines whether or not various random numbers acquired in accordance with the ball entry of the second starting port 29 in the special symbol input process coincide with a predetermined determination value of the special game corresponding to the ball entry. This is a process of determining (prior to) execution.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a restriction condition is satisfied, such as when the base is in the low base state, when the second special hold number is the upper limit, or the like (step S101). ). If the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the restriction condition has not been satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired when the second starting port 29 enters the ball. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the second special reserve number when a game ball enters the second starting port 29. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery acquired with the entry of the second starting port 29 and specifies whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used in the big hit lottery matches the common big hit determination value among the big hit determination values, the big hit determination value dedicated to high probability, or the big hit determination value. To identify. In other words, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not the player is in the high probability state, or whether the value of the random number matches the jackpot determination value only in the high probability state. , Regardless of whether the state is the high probability state or not.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired in accordance with the ball entry of the second starting port 29, and, based on the read value, the big hit symbol (big hit Type).

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads a value of a random number used for determining a variation pattern acquired in accordance with a ball entering the second starting port 29, and based on the read value, when the reach is lost, the reach state is changed. It is specified whether or not the variation pattern is to be formed. In the present embodiment, regardless of the second special hold number, whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is determined is determined.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result specified in this manner. Specifically, as the pre-reading command, the current second special hold number, whether to win the jackpot lottery depending on whether the state is high probability or not, the type of the jackpot in the case of a jackpot, and the case of a miss Is a command that can specify whether or not the variation pattern for forming the reach state is determined.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a determines at least whether or not the second special game corresponding to the ball entry will be a big hit before the start of the special game based on the ball entry when the second start port 29 is entered. Generate an identifiable look-ahead command. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify whether the current number of special reservations, whether or not a jackpot will occur, the type of the jackpot, and whether or not a change in reach has occurred, and whether or not to win the jackpot lottery in the high probability state. Can be said to be information that can be specified. The main control CPU 40a that generates a prefetch command in this way corresponds to an information generating unit.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, when the pre-read command is output, the second pending number command is output before the pre-read command is output.

  On the other hand, when the pre-read command and the second reserved number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the second special reserved number from the pre-read command and substitutes the pre-read command according to the second special reserved number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, since the second special hold number is specified by the pre-read command, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the pre-read command for each second special game.

  Next, a first suggestion effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The first suggestion effect determination process is a process for determining whether to execute the first suggestion effect. In addition, the first suggestion effect determination process is executed when a game start command is input.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game is a predetermined special game (step S111). The sub-control CPU 41a determines that the game is in the high base state based on the value of the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the inputted game start command is a command to be a big hit, and the inputted symbol command is Is a command indicating a big hit based on the symbol Za, it is determined that the command is a predetermined special game.

  When it is not determined that the game is the predetermined special game, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first suggestion effect determination process. When it is determined that the game is the predetermined special game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a look-ahead command reference process for referring to a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended (step S112). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a first suggestion effect execution lottery process of performing a first suggestion effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the first suggestion effect (step S113). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a jackpot prefetch command among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether one of the pre-read command that is a big hit and the pre-read command that is a big hit only in the high-probability state is a big hit regardless of whether or not the high-probability state. Is determined to exist. It is defined that, when it is determined that there is a prefetch command to be a big hit, the first suggestion effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when it is not determined that there is a prefetch command to be a big hit.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first suggestion effect execution lottery has been won (step S114). When it is not determined that the first suggestion effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first suggestion effect determination process. When it is determined that the first suggestion effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the determined content indicating the execution of the first suggestion effect in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S115), and ends the first suggestion effect determination process. . Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first suggestion effect based on the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to a specific effect determination unit.

  When the sub-control RAM 41c does not store the determined content indicating the execution of the first suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbol is fixedly displayed in the normal display size. . On the other hand, when the determined content indicating the execution of the first suggestion effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device to cause the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed with a larger display size than usual. 27 is controlled. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the first suggestion effect in the special game that becomes a big hit before the big hit game is started. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means.

  Next, a second suggestion effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The second suggestion effect determination process is a process for determining whether to execute the second suggestion effect. Further, the second suggestion effect determination process is executed upon input of an opening command after a second game start command that becomes a big hit in the high base state and a symbol command that becomes a big hit based on the symbol Za are input. .

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a look-ahead command reference process for referring to a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended (step S121). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a second suggestion effect execution lottery process of performing a second suggestion effect execution lottery (primary lottery) for determining whether to execute the second suggestion effect (step S122). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a jackpot prefetch command among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether one of the pre-read command that is a big hit and the pre-read command that is a big hit only in the high-probability state is a big hit regardless of whether or not the high-probability state. Is determined to exist. It is defined that, when it is determined that there is a prefetch command to be a big hit, the second suggestion effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when it is not determined that there is a prefetch command to be a big hit.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second suggestion effect execution lottery has been won (step S123). When it is not determined that the second suggestion effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second suggestion effect determination process. When it is determined that the second suggestion effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the determined content indicating the execution of the second suggestion effect in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S124), and ends the second suggestion effect determination process. . Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the second suggestion effect based on the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to a specific effect determination unit.

  Next, the second suggestion effect execution processing executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The second suggestion effect execution process is a process for executing the second suggestion effect when the execution of the second suggestion effect is determined in the second suggestion effect determination process. In addition, the second suggestion effect execution process is executed upon input of a special winning command.

  First, when the sub-control CPU 41a stores the determined content indicating the execution of the second suggestion effect in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first to third round games before the operating round game during the big hit game. At some point, a lottery (secondary lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to execute the second suggestion effect. If the secondary lottery has not been won or if the secondary lottery itself has not been performed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not store information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a stores information indicating that the secondary lottery is won in the sub control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, the information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won is deleted when the operation round game is started. Therefore, information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won is information that can be stored before the operating round game.

  When the information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won is not stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a does not display the special image on the effect display device 27, and outputs the normal incoming sound from the speaker 18. Is controlled to be output. When information indicating that the secondary lottery has been won is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the special image on the effect display device 27 and causes the speaker 18 to output the incoming sound at the special time. Control. By controlling in this way, when the secondary lottery is won in the round game before the operation round game, the special display is displayed on the effect display device 27 by the input of the special winning command until the operation round game is achieved. Is displayed, and the incoming sound at the special time is output from the speaker 18. This allows the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the second suggestion effect in the round game before the operating round game during the big hit game. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means.

  Next, an operation round effect execution process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The operation round effect execution process is a process for executing an effect capable of specifying an operation round in an operation round game. The operation round effect execution process is executed when a round command indicating an operation round game is input.

  First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to cause the effect display device 27 to display an image “Aim for Takei”. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the image of “Aim for Takei” when the special passage command is input or the operation round game ends. This allows the sub-control CPU 41a to execute an effect that can be specified as an operation round game in the operation round game during the big hit game. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means.

  Next, the notification effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The notification effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect. In addition, the notification effect determination process is executed after a special command that becomes a big hit based on the symbol Za is input and then a special pass command is input in the operation round game of the big hit game based on the symbol Za. Is done.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a look-ahead command reference process that refers to a look-ahead command corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended (step S131). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an information effect execution lottery process of performing an information effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the information effect (step S132). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a jackpot prefetch command among the prefetch commands corresponding to the second special game whose execution is suspended. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether one of the pre-read command that is a big hit and the pre-read command that is a big hit only in the high-probability state is a big hit regardless of whether or not the high-probability state. Is determined to exist. If it is determined that there is a prefetch command that will be a big hit, the notification effect execution lottery will be won with a predetermined probability, while if it is not determined that there is a prefetch command that will be a big hit, the notification effect execution lottery will be won. Not stipulated.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the notification effect execution lottery has been won (step S133). When it is not determined that the notification effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the notification effect determination process. When it is determined that the notification effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an information effect content determination process for determining the information effect content (step S134), and executes the notification effect and the decision content indicating the effect effect of the information effect. Is stored in the sub control RAM 41c (step S135), and the notification effect determination processing ends. As described above, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to execute the notification effect based on the prefetch command. The main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to a special effect determination unit.

  In the present embodiment, in step S134, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of the big hit based on the pre-read command that becomes the big hit. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of the big hit determined in the second special game corresponding to the pre-reading command that becomes the big hit. In the present embodiment, when there are a plurality of prefetch commands that make a big hit, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a prefetch command that has an earlier execution order as a prefetch command that makes a big hit.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display color of the character image corresponding to the second special game to be won in the big hit lottery as the display color corresponding to the specified big hit type, and stores the determined result in the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, when it is specified that a big hit based on the symbol Za is made in the second special game winning the big hit lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the display color of the character image corresponding to the second special game winning the big hit lottery to rainbow color. To be determined. When it is specified that a big hit based on the symbol Zb is made in the second special game that wins the big hit lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the display color of the character image corresponding to the second special game that wins the big hit lottery is gold.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display colors of the three-character character image, except for the character image corresponding to the second special game that wins the jackpot lottery. When the type of the specified jackpot is a jackpot based on the symbol Za, the display color of the character image is determined as a rainbow color with a higher probability than when the identified jackpot type is a jackpot based on the symbol Zb. . For this reason, the character image corresponding to the second special game to be a big hit is displayed in a display color capable of specifying the type of the big hit to be actually determined. It will be displayed in a display color indicating the type. In the present embodiment, even when the execution of the second special game corresponding to any of the three-character character images is not suspended, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the character image corresponding to the second special game. Will be determined.

  Next, the notification effect execution process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The notification effect execution process is a process for executing a high-probability decision effect and a notification effect. The notification effect execution process is executed after the notification effect determination process is executed, triggered by the input of the special passage command.

  First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the image “Takei” on the effect display device 27 regardless of whether or not to execute the notification effect. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the input of the special passage command, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the image of “Takei” so as to be reduced.

  Then, when the determined content indicating the execution of the notification effect is not stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the notification effect execution process. When the determined content indicating the execution of the notification effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to display the button image, and starts the operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the operation validity period ends when a predetermined validity period elapses, the operation of the operation button 19 is completed, or the operation round game ends. Subsequently, when the operation validity period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out the determined content indicating the content of the notification effect stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and executes the control for executing the notification effect with the effect content of the notification effect. Do. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the character image on the effect display device 27 in a display color corresponding to the effect content of the notification effect.

  Subsequently, when the big hit game is over and the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the image “Takei”. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can continuously display the image of "Takei" during the big hit game.

  When the big hit game ends and the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a continuously displays the character image. Then, when the next special game is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display a character image corresponding to the special game that has been executed in a white display color, triggered by input of a game start command. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a can continue to display the character image by continuing such processing until the second special game that becomes a big hit. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can start the execution of the notification effect during the big hit game, and can continuously execute the notification effect until the timing when the second special game which becomes the big hit after the big hit game ends. Such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means.

Next, the execution modes of various effects will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, the execution of the second special game is started in the high base state at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. This second special game is a special game that has won the jackpot lottery, and is a special game that is a jackpot based on the symbol Za. When the game start command that has won the jackpot lottery is input and the execution of the first suggestion effect is determined based on the look-ahead command, at the timing indicated by the symbol T12 during the execution of the second special game that has won the jackpot lottery. The execution of the first suggestion effect is started. Then, when the execution of the second special game ends, the execution of the first suggestion effect ends.

  As described above, the first suggestion effect is an effect indicating that there is the second special game in which the jackpot lottery is won after the end of the jackpot game based on the look-ahead command, and the first suggestion effect is performed before the special game (special passage area 36). (Before the game ball passes through).

  Next, when the big hit game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T13, an opening command is input, and when the execution of the second suggestion effect is determined based on the look-ahead command, before the operation round game is started. At the timings indicated by the symbols T14 and T15, the second suggestion effect may be executed in response to the input of the special winning command.

  As described above, the effect suggests that there is a second special game that wins the jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game based on the prefetch command. In addition, the second suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in accordance with the entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 31 in a predetermined round game (first to third round games) which is before the operation round game. There is an effect that is executed during the big hit game and before the operating round game.

  Next, after the operation round game is started at a timing indicated by reference numeral T16, when a game ball passes through the special passage area 36 at a timing indicated by reference numeral T17 and a special passage command is input, a high-probability confirmation effect is produced. Is started. In addition, the round game of operation ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T19. Then, when the big hit game ends and a game start command is input at the timing indicated by the symbol T20, the execution of the high-probability confirmation effect ends. In other words, the high-probability-determined effect is an effect that can specify the passing of the game ball to the special passage area 36, and is an effect that is executed at a predetermined timing of the passing of the game ball to the special passage area 36.

  As described above, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the operation round game during the big hit game, the execution of the high-probability-determined effect is started. For this reason, in the big hit game, there is a timing at which the execution of the high-probability decision effect at which it is possible to specify that the high-probability state is given after the big hit game ends, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 The performed timing corresponds to a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the operating round game corresponds to a specific round game.

  When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 at the timing indicated by the symbol T17, a special passage command is input, and if the execution of the notification effect is determined based on the pre-read command, the operation is enabled after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the period is started and the operation valid period ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, the execution of the notification effect is started.

  Then, after the end of the big hit game, the first second special game is started at a timing indicated by reference numeral T20, and the notification effect is continuously performed even if the game start command is input. Subsequently, a second second special game is started at a timing indicated by a symbol T21, and a notification effect is continuously performed even if a game start command is input. Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T22, the third special game that has won the jackpot lottery is started, and even if the game start command is input, the notification effect is continuously executed, and at the timing indicated by the symbol T23, When the third special game ends, when the game end command is input, the execution of the notification effect ends. In other words, the notification effect is an effect that can specify that there is a second special game that wins the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game is completed based on the look-ahead command, and the second special game that wins the jackpot lottery during the jackpot game Is an effect that is continuously executed until the timing when the process ends.

  As described above, the notification effect is an effect that can be executed during the big hit game, and is continuously executed until the timing when the second special game that wins the big hit lottery ends after the big hit game ends. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the second special game that wins the jackpot lottery corresponds to a specific timing.

As described above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) During the big hit game, it is assumed that the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends even before the timing at which it is possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends. Then, a second suggestion effect indicating that the second special game to be won in the jackpot lottery is a pending special game can be executed. For this reason, even before the timing at which it is possible to specify that the high-probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game, the second suggestion effect is executed, whereby the second special after the end of the jackpot game is executed. Expectation for winning a jackpot lottery in the game can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) Also, even before the timing at which it is possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends, the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends, before the big hit game. Then, it is possible to execute a first suggestion effect that indicates that the second special game that wins the jackpot lottery is the second special game on hold. For this reason, even before the timing at which it is possible to specify that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, the first suggestion effect is executed, so that the second special after the end of the big hit game is performed. Expectation for winning a jackpot lottery in the game can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (3) A high-probability decision effect that can specify that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game is executed at a predetermined timing. For this reason, by executing the high-probability confirmation effect, it is possible to specify that the high-probability state is given after the big-hit game is completed, and the expectation for the high-probability state to be given after the big-hit game is completed is raised. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (4) During the big hit game, the notification effect is continuously executed until a specific timing at which the second special game that wins the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends is ended, and the hold executed after the big hit game ends. It is possible to specify that the second special game in the middle is a second special game to be won in the jackpot lottery. For this reason, even after the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning the jackpot lottery in the second special game that is being executed or the second special game that is still being executed, Can be improved.

  (5) Furthermore, by executing the notification effect, it is possible to specify the type of the jackpot given when the jackpot is won. For this reason, even after the end of the big hit game, the sense of expectation for the type of big hit given when the big hit lottery is won can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (6) In the notification effect, when there are a plurality of second special games on hold, it is impossible to specify which of the plurality of second special games is the second special game to be won in the jackpot lottery. It is a directing. For this reason, even after the big hit game is over, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the second special game to be won in the big hit lottery, thereby improving the interest in the game.

  (7) The notification effect is that the second special game held after the big hit game ends has a second special game that wins the big hit lottery if a high probability state is given after the big hit game ends. It is an effect that can be specified. For this reason, in addition to winning the jackpot lottery, the sense of expectation that the high probability state is given can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (8) The notification effect includes, when there are a plurality of second special games on hold, a second special game that wins the jackpot lottery and a second special game that does not win the jackpot lottery among the plurality of second special games. Is displayed, and the character image is an image that can specify the type of big hit given when the big hit lottery is won. Therefore, even in a special game that does not win the jackpot lottery, the sense of expectation for the type of the jackpot given when the jackpot lottery is won can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, the type of the big hit is specified as the privilege, assuming that the big hit is made. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be possible to specify as a privilege that a game ball can pass through the special pass area 36 in the big hit game to be given. In other words, assuming that a big hit has occurred, it may be possible to specify as a privilege that the high probability state is given after the big hit game given based on the big hit is finished. Also, for example, assuming a big hit, the high base state is given after the big hit game given based on the big hit, and the upper limit number of special games to which the high base state is given is a privilege. May be identifiable.

  In the above embodiment, the character image corresponding to the second special game is displayed, and the type of the big hit can be specified by the display color of the character image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of the big hit may be specified by the type of character (for example, “8R”, “16R”, etc.) instead of the display color. For example, instead of a character image, a character image, a background image, or the like may be used, or a reserved image may be used. That is, a special image corresponding to the second special game may be displayed. Of course, without corresponding to the second special game, it may be displayed so that the type of privilege can be specified. Further, for example, it may be determined that a special type of privilege is given when a special image is displayed, such as a case where a character image is displayed and a big hit based on the symbol Za is determined.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the pre-read command may be generated in the low base state. Further, for example, a look-ahead command for the first special game may be generated. That is, it does not matter which gaming state the various prefetching effects are executed, or the type of special game suggested by the various prefetching effects.

  In the above embodiment, after the end of the big hit game, until the end of the special game to win the big hit lottery, the notification effect was continuously executed, but is not limited to this, for example, until the reach effect is executed, The notification effect may be continuously performed. In other words, after the end of the jackpot game, the notification effect may be continuously executed until a specific timing of the special game winning the jackpot lottery, and the specific timing is a special timing of winning the jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game. Any timing of the game may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed in the entire period from during the big hit game to the specific timing of the special game winning the big hit lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be performed during a part of the period of the big hit game, and may not be performed during the ending time, the interval time between rounds, or the like. Further, for example, during the big hit game, the notification effect may be executed in any of the round games after the game ball has passed to the special passage area 36. In addition, for example, during the big hit game, even before the game ball passes to the special passage area 36, the notification effect may be executed. In this case, whether the high-probability state is provided after the big-hit game is completed or the low-probability state is provided after the big-hit game is determined, there is a special game that wins the big-hit lottery after the big-hit game is completed. A possible notification effect may be performed. Also, for example, when the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, it can be specified that there is a special game to win the big hit lottery, but when the low probability state is given, the big hit lottery is given. A notification effect in which it is not possible to determine whether or not to win may be executed. Also, for example, in the period from the end of the big hit game to the special game that wins the big hit lottery, the notification effect is executed until a predetermined time has elapsed after the execution of each special game is started, otherwise the notification effect is performed. May not be executed. As a specific example, in a special game that is executed before the special game that wins the jackpot lottery, the notification effect is executed before the reach effect is executed, and the information effect is performed when the reach effect is executed. May not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, the high-probability decision effect is executed, so that it is possible to specify that the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after a predetermined time has elapsed after a game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, a high-probability-determined effect may be executed. In this case, the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 becomes visible, and even when the timing at which the game ball passes the special passage area 36 becomes a predetermined timing, the execution of the high-probability confirmation effect is started. It may be timing.

  In the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19; however, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be executed in response to the movement of a movable member (movable means). In response to the operation of the button 19, the movable member (movable means) may be moved and a notification effect may be executed. Of course, the notification effect may be executed regardless of the operation of the operation button 19.

  In the above embodiment, the second suggestion effect was executed in response to the entry of a game ball into the special winning opening 31. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second suggestion effect may be executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19. It may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, one round game was adopted as the operating round game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of round games such as the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games are adopted as the operating round game. Is also good.

  In the above embodiment, the second suggestion effect was executed before the operation round game was performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second suggestion effect may be executed before the operation round game is performed. As a specific example, when a plurality of round games are adopted as the operating round games, such as the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games, the fourth round game, such as the fifth round game and the seventh round game, are performed. The second suggestion effect may be executed after the round game. That is, the second suggestion effect may be performed before a predetermined timing at which it is possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the big hit game, and the high probability state is given after the big hit game is finished. The second suggestion effect may be executed after a predetermined timing at which it is possible to specify the effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first suggestion effect is executed when the effect symbol is determined and stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed before the reach effect is executed. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 or the second starting port 29. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed when the execution of the special game is started. In addition, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed in a special game to be lost instead of a special game to be a big hit, and is not a special game immediately before a big hit game is given but a special game a predetermined number of times before the special game. A first suggestion effect may be executed in the game. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed over a plurality of special games. Further, for example, the first suggestion effect may be executed during the big hit game.

  In the above-described embodiment, both the primary lottery and the secondary lottery are performed for the second suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the primary lottery and the secondary lottery are performed as one lottery. You may.

  In the above embodiment, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be executed both in the case of a big hit regardless of whether or not the state is in the high probability state and in the case of a big hit only in the high probability state. But it is not limited to this. For example, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect may be executable only when the jackpot is a big hit regardless of whether the state is in the high probability state or not.

  In the above embodiment, various effects such as a first suggestion effect, a second suggestion effect, a high-probability confirmation effect, and a notification effect can be executed in a predetermined effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a mode, and any effect does not have to be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the high-probability state is given after the end of the big hit game in response to the game ball passing through the special passage area 36, but is not limited to this. For example, in response to two or more game balls passing through the special passage area 36, a high probability state may be given after the end of the big hit game, and whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 Regardless, the high probability state may be given after the end of the big hit game.

In the above embodiment, for example, sensors for detecting the passage of a game ball may be provided in the normal passage area 37.
In the above embodiment, the high probability state is given until the next big hit game is given, but is not limited to this. For example, the high probability state is given until a predetermined number of special games are executed. May be done. Further, for example, the start of the special game may trigger a falling lottery to give a low probability state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the distribution control of the distribution member 38 is performed based on the type of the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not the high probability state is given based on the type of the big hit May be determined directly.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the big hit game ends.

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. . Further, for example, the game may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be simultaneously executed. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are provided and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. Further, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an overall control board that performs overall control of the effect and a display control board that performs control of displaying an image.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of the big hit may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

  In the above embodiment, various kinds of random number information relating to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, every time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted, and may be stored in a storage area in which the number of special reservations is subtracted by “1”.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) information generating means for generating information capable of specifying whether to win a jackpot in the high probability state, and whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the information generated by the information generating means And a specific effect determining means for determining the effect. When the specific effect determining means determines to execute the specific effect, the effect executing means executes the specific effect.

  (B) In a predetermined round game that is earlier than the specific round game among the plurality of round games, the effect execution means may be configured to execute the game ball in accordance with a ball entering the special entrance. A special effect is performed.

  (C) information generating means for generating information that can specify whether to win the jackpot in the high probability state, and whether to execute the special effect based on the information generated by the information generating means And a special effect determining means for determining the special effect. When the special effect determining means determines to execute the special effect, the effect executing means executes the special effect.

(D) The specific timing is a timing at which the execution of the symbol variation game which has won the jackpot lottery is ended.
(E) The special effect is an effect in which a special image capable of specifying the type of privilege to be given when the big hit lottery is won is displayed.

  (F) special opening / closing means which operates so that the special entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and special detection for detecting that a game ball entering the special entrance has passed through a special passage area. Means, wherein the game state giving means gives a high probability state after the end of the big hit game according to the passing of the game ball to the special passage area in the big hit game.

  A1: Normal actuator, A2: Special actuator, A3: Distributing actuator, SE1: First start sensor, SE2: Second start sensor, SE3: Special winning sensor, SE4: Gate sensor, SE5: General winning sensor, SE6: Special Passing sensor (special detection means), 10 pachinko machine, 18 speaker (effect executing means), 20 gaming board, 21 gaming area, 22a first special symbol display section, 22b second special symbol display section , 27 ... effect display device (effect effecting means), 28 ... first starting port, 29 ... second starting port, 30 ... ordinary variable member, 31 ... large winning opening (special ball entry), 32 ... special variable member ( Special opening / closing means), 33 gate, 36 special passage area, 37 normal passage area, 38 sorting member, 40 main control board, 40a main control CPU (big hit lottery means, game Providing means, information generating means), 40b main control ROM, 40c main control RAM, 41 sub-control board, 41a sub-control CPU (specific effect determining means, special effect determining means), 41b sub-control ROM, 41c ... A sub-control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine to which a big hit game is given after the symbol change game that has won the big hit lottery,
Special opening and closing means that operates so that the special entrance can take an open state and a closed state,
A special passage area through which game balls that have entered the special entrance opening can pass;
Jackpot lottery means to perform jackpot lottery,
Jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
A gaming state providing means capable of providing a high probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state,
And effect execution means for executing an effect,
The gaming state providing means, according to the passing of the game ball to the special passage area in the big hit game, to give the high probability state after the end of the big hit game,
The types of the big hits include a first big hit and a second big hit,
The big hit game based on the first big hit is a big hit game in which a game ball easily passes through the special passage area than the big hit game based on the second big hit,
When the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game, the big hit game has a predetermined timing at which it is possible to specify that the high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game,
When a game ball passes through the special passage area in a specific round game of the plurality of round games during the jackpot game, the predetermined timing is a timing at which a game ball passes through the special passage area,
The effect executing means,
During the big hit game, before the predetermined timing, the held symbol variation game executed after the big hit game ends, the low probability state or the high probability state after the big hit game ends. A special effect that suggests that there is a symbol variation game that wins a jackpot lottery even if the symbol is awarded , or a symbol variation game that wins the jackpot lottery only when the high probability state is given after the end of the jackpot game Executable,
During the jackpot game, after the predetermined timing, if there is a symbol change game that wins the jackpot lottery in the held symbol change game that is executed after the end of the jackpot game, and when the jackpot lottery is won It is possible to execute a special effect that can specify the type of award to be granted, and continuously execute the special effect until a specific timing of a symbol changing game to be won in a jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific effect is an effect executable in a jackpot game based on the first jackpot. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect is an effect that can be executed a plurality of times in a jackpot game based on the first jackpot . A normal passage area through which a game ball entering the special entrance can pass;
A first distribution state for distributing game balls entering the special entrance to the special passage area and a second distribution state for distributing game balls entering the special entrance to the normal passage area are taken. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , further comprising: a distributing unit operable to obtain .