JP6643284B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a hit game in which a special entrance is opened is provided when a hit display result is displayed in a symbol changing game.
In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a special passage area (a so-called V winning opening) and a normal passage area are provided inside a special entrance opening. A pachinko gaming machine that gives a privilege (probable change state or continuation of a hit game) in response to a game ball passing through a passing area is disclosed. Further, a distributing means (distributing member) is provided inside the special entrance, and distributes a game ball that has entered the special entrance to one of a special passage area and a normal passage area.

JP 2013-230359 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, it is desired to appropriately control the distribution unit by reducing various control loads, such as the timing of operating the distribution unit is controlled by time. ing.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such a problem existing in the related art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately performing control on distribution means.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine capable of providing a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed, in which a special ball entrance in which a game ball can enter , and a ball entering the special entrance. A special detection means for detecting a game ball, a special ball counting means for counting the number of game balls entering the special ball entrance based on a detection result by the special detection means, and the special ball Special opening / closing means that operates so that a game ball can enter an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special entry port; and a game ball entered in the special entry port , A normal passage area through which game balls entering the special entrance can pass, and a first distribution state in which game balls are distributed to the special passage area and a game into the normal passage area. A sorting hand that operates to take the second sorting state for sorting the ball If, comprising a distribution control means for controlling the operation of the distributing means, a privilege granting control means for imparting a privilege, and wherein the multiple rounds game of, has a specific round game, the special closing means the take the open state and the start condition is satisfied for a particular round game is started, and end condition of the particular round game ends is satisfied take the closed state, the privilege granting control means, a game the special passage region the privilege granted in response to the ball has passed, the aspects of the sorting means, has a special embodiment, the special aspect, game ball that ball entrance to the special ball entrance port by said special detection means the specific round game the special ball entrance said distributing means triggered by the incoming balls number of game balls are counted becomes a predetermined specific number by the counting means the first sorting in the case where it is detected Operates to take state, Ri aspect der that the distributing means to continue to take the first sorting condition to set number th game ball reaches the sorting unit, the special passage region In the case where the game ball has passed, when the ending condition is satisfied when the allocating means is in the first distribution state, the game ball having entered the special entrance is Regardless of the number of incoming balls and the elapsed time since the distributing means operates to take the first distribution state, while the distributing means operates to take the second distribution state, In the case where the game ball has not passed through the special passage area and the ending condition is satisfied when the allocating means is in the first allocating state, the ball enters the special entrance. The number of game balls entered and the elapsed time since the distributing means operates to take the first distribution state; Irrespective of the end condition, the distributing means continuously takes the first distribution state even after the end condition is satisfied, and when the operating condition is satisfied after the end condition is satisfied, the distributing means sets the first distribution state. The gist is that the mode is a state in which two distribution states are taken .

In the above gaming machine, the specific round game includes a first specific round game and a second specific game in which a game ball entering the special entrance is easier to pass through the special passage area than the first specific round game. There is a round game, the second specific round game , in the special mode in the second specific round game in the special mode when the number of game balls entered into the special entrance into the special entrance in the special number The arrangement may be a round game in which the distribution means operates so as to take the first distribution state .

For the gaming machine, a first starting port in which a game ball can enter, a second starting port in which a game ball can enter, a first entry state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and Opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take a second ball entry state in which game balls cannot enter the second starting port, jackpot lottery means for performing jackpot lottery, and jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot; Big hit game giving means capable of giving a big hit game, special detecting means for detecting a game ball having passed through the special passage area, game state control means for controlling a game state, and effect control means for performing a control for executing an effect And the jackpot lottery means can perform a jackpot lottery of the first symbol change game in response to a game ball entering the first starting port, while playing a game to the second starting port. Big hits extraction of the second symbol change game according to the ball entry It may be configured to be performed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the control regarding a distribution means can be performed appropriately.

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. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the control timing of each distribution control. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production mode of each production. The figure which shows the production content of a big hit production. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the control timing of each distribution control.

[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. 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 as an operation means at a position on the front side of the frame body 11 and operable by the player. 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 variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed 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 is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and 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 hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of times of the normal game whose execution is suspended to be recognized, because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. 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. 6). 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. In the present embodiment, the allowable state corresponds to the first ball-in state, and the restricted state corresponds to the second ball-in 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. 6). 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. 6). 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. 6). 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 port 34 (shown in FIG. 6). 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 the game balls do 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 other words, the end condition in which each of a plurality of round games is ended includes a first end condition in which the number of game balls entered in the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit, and a condition in which the game ball is entered in the special winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit number. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. Specifically, the large winning opening 31 is opened when the round game starts and closed when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. As described above, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can be opened in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special winning member 31 is set. Takes an open state, and when a termination condition for ending each round game is established, the special winning opening 31 takes a closed state. 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 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as a game result of the first special game, 10 types of big hit symbols are set to 30 The big hit symbols are classified into symbols ZB. Also, 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, 5 types of big hit symbols are set to the symbol ZC, and 5 types of big hit symbols are set to the symbol ZD. The big hit symbols are classified into symbols ZE. In addition, of 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, 99 types of big hit symbols are set to the symbol Za, and one type of big hit symbol is set to the symbol Zb. Classified. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are five types of big hits as the types of big hits in the first special game, and there are two types of big hits as types of big hits in the second special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the type of the big hit is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA to ZE, 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 ZE, Za, and Zb.

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

  In this embodiment, as each big hit game, in principle, the upper limit time of the round game is defined as 25 s, and the interval time between rounds is defined as 2 s. On the other hand, exceptionally, when the big hit is won in the lottery and the big hit based on the symbol Zb is reached, 7s is defined as the interval time between rounds only for the eighth round game. ing. Also, exceptionally, when the big hit is won in the low base state when the lottery is won, and when the big hit is made based on the symbol ZD, 13 s is defined as the inter-round interval time only for the eighth round game. .

  In this embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in this embodiment) are defined for all types of big hit games.

  As shown in FIG. 2, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined for each big hit game. 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 includes 4, 6, A plurality of round games, such as the eighth round, 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. In the present embodiment, the multiple round games include a plurality of operating round games.

  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.

  Further, as the distribution control information, the start condition of each distribution control is determined so as to correspond to each type of big hit and each operation round game. 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, as the start condition of the short distribution control, the number of game balls detected by the special prize sensor SE3 in each operation round game is “1” as in the case of all types of jackpot games. It is established with this as an opportunity.

  As a start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZD, Za, Zb, the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in any one of the operation round games is “2”. Or, it is established as a result of becoming "4", and in the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, it is not established in any of the operation round games (shown as "0" in the figure).

  Specifically, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za, and Zb, in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games, the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes “2”. The start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, in the sixth and eighth round games, the start condition of the long swing control is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes “2”. In the fourth round game, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied irrespective of the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, in the eighth round game, the start condition of the long swing control is established when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes “2”. In the fourth and sixth round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not established regardless of the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, in the fourth round game, the start condition of the long swing control is satisfied when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes “4”. In the sixth and eighth round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied regardless of the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied irrespective of the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3.

  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. That is, the short distribution control determines that the time has elapsed when the condition for ending the round game is not satisfied before the predetermined time has elapsed after the distribution member 38 has taken the first distribution state. The trigger is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates to take the second distribution state. In addition, the short distribution control determines that the condition for ending the round game is satisfied when the condition for ending the round game is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 has taken the first distribution state. The trigger is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates to take the second distribution state.

  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 other words, in the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the ending condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. This is the distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates to take the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time since the operation has been performed or the elapsed time since the end condition of the round game is 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. In other words, in the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 is activated by the distribution of the first ball when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “2” or “4”. The distribution control is such that the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the distribution state, and 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. In the present embodiment, each distribution control corresponds to a plurality of types of operation patterns, a short distribution control corresponds to a first operation pattern and a specific operation pattern, and a long distribution control corresponds to a second operation pattern and a special operation pattern. I do.

  In this embodiment, in order to adjust the time from when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3 to when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the distance from the special prize sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 is adjusted. The passage is formed so as to meander in the downflow direction, but is not limited to this. For example, if the distance from the special winning sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 is adjusted, the path from the special winning sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 does not have to meander. As described above, when the path from the special winning sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 is formed to meander, the distance from the special winning sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za and Zb, in the fourth, sixth and eighth round games, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, in the sixth and eighth round games, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed, and in the fourth round game, short distribution control is performed. No control is performed. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, in the eighth round game, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed, and in the fourth and sixth round games, short distribution control is performed. No control is performed. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, in the fourth round game, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed, and in the sixth and eighth round games, short distribution control is performed. No control is performed. In the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games in the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, the short distribution control is performed, but the long distribution control is not performed. For this reason, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZD, Za, and Zb, at least the operation round game that allows the game ball to pass to the special passage area 36 is performed, while the big hit game based on the symbol ZE is performed. In, 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.

  In addition, even in the same fourth round game, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, ZE, it is defined as the first operation round game, and in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZD, Za, Zb. Is defined as a second operation round game. Also, even in the same sixth round game, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZC to ZE, it is defined as the first operation round game, and in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, Each is defined as a second operation round game. Also, even in the same eighth round game, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and ZE, it is defined as the first operation round game, and in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za and Zb, Each is defined as a 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, a high probability state is given as a game state after the end of the big hit game until the falling lottery is won. . 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 until the predetermined number of special games is ended or the predetermined number of special games are ended. Until the big hit game is given before, the high base state is given. In this case, the special game of the predetermined number of times includes a special game of 100 times as a minimum guaranteed number of times regardless of whether the high probability state or the low probability state is provided. When the state is given, the special game after the 101st time is also included. For this reason, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the high base state is given until the special game of 100 times is completed, unless the big hit game is given. While the probability state is given, the high base state is given. However, if the low probability state is given after winning in the drop lottery, the low base state is given. 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 falling probability is set to 242/65536 (about 1/271). 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.

Here, a specific example of the control timing of each distribution control in each operation round game will be described.
First, with reference to FIG. 5 (a), when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches "1", short allocation control is performed. The first operation round game that is not performed will be described.

  At the timing indicated by the symbol T10, the inter-round interval time of the previous round game elapses, and the first operation round game is started. Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "1" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the short distribution control is performed. . In the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 in the second distribution state operates in the first distribution state, and when 0.02 s elapses, the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state is switched to the first distribution state. It operates in the second distribution state. In this case, before the first game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 that has been in the second distribution state enters the first distribution state. Since the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state operates in the second distribution state, the game ball is distributed to the normal passage area 37.

  Thereafter, at timings indicated by reference symbols T12 to T14, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "2" to "4", No distribution control is performed. Also, at the timings indicated by reference symbols T15 and T16, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes "9" or "10", No distribution control is performed. Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T16, when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 reaches the upper limit number “10”, the first operation round game is completed, and the interval time between rounds is completed. Will be started.

  As described above, in the first operation round game, at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “1”, the short distribution control is performed. Since the long distribution control is not performed, all the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 pass through the normal passage area 37.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5 (b), when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes "1", short distribution control is performed and becomes "2". The second operation round game in which the long distribution control is sometimes performed will be described. The description of the same control as in the first operation round game is omitted.

  At the timing indicated by the symbol T12, when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 becomes "2" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the long distribution control is performed. In the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 that has been in the second distribution state operates in the first distribution state, and the distribution in the first distribution state is triggered by the end of the second operation round game. The distribution member 38 operates in the second distribution state. In this case, before the second game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 that has been in the second distribution state becomes the first distribution state, and If the end condition of the operation round game is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 is continuously in the first distribution state, so that the game ball is distributed to the special passage area 36.

  Thereafter, at the timings indicated by symbols T13 to T15, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes "3", "4", "9". At this time, if the end condition of the second operation round game is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 is continuously in the first distribution state. For this reason, the game ball is distributed to the special passage area 36.

  At the timing indicated by the symbol T16, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "10" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the second operation round game ends. Since the condition is satisfied, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state operates in the second distribution state. In this case, before the tenth game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state operates to the second distribution state. Therefore, the game ball is sorted to the normal passage area 37.

  In such a second operation round game, at the timing shown by the symbol T11, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed. At the timing indicated by the symbol T12, when the number of balls entered into the special winning opening 31 reaches "2", the long swing control is performed. Therefore, the second to ninth game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 pass through the special passage area 36.

  Next, referring to FIG. 5 (c), when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed and becomes "4". The second operation round game in which the long distribution control is sometimes performed will be described. Note that the description of the same control as the second operation round game in which the long swing control is performed when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “4” is omitted.

  At the timing indicated by the symbol T12, when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 becomes "2" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the long distribution control is not performed. At the timing indicated by the symbol T14, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 becomes "4", the long distribution control is performed.

  In such a second operation round game, at the timing shown by the symbol T11, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed. At the timing indicated by the symbol T14, when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 reaches "4", the long swing control is performed. For this reason, the fourth to ninth game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 pass through the special passage area 36.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games out of a plurality of round games are defined as operation round games in which the distribution member 38 can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. Thus, such operation round games correspond to a predetermined round game and a prescribed round game. The sixth and eighth round games correspond to the first prescribed round game, and the fourth round game corresponds to the second prescribed round game and the specific round game. The sixth and eighth round games of the big hit game based on the symbol ZB and the eighth round games of the big hit game based on the symbol ZC correspond to special round games. The first operation round game in which only the short opening control can be performed corresponds to the first round game, and the second operation round game in which the short opening control and the long opening control can be performed corresponds to the second round game and the specific period, respectively. I do.

  In the present embodiment, the number “1”, “2”, and “4” of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 defined as the start condition of each distribution control corresponds to the specified number. Also, “2” set as the specified number of the long distribution control corresponds to the first specified number, and “4” corresponds to the second specified number. Further, “2” set as the specified number of the long distribution control corresponds to the specific number. Also, “1” set as the specified number of the short distribution control is a first special number, and “2” or “4” set as the specified number of the long distribution control is a second special number, respectively. Equivalent to. Also, “4” set as the prescribed number of the long distribution control corresponds to the special number.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB corresponds to a first jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZD corresponds to a second jackpot. In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA corresponds to a first specific jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZD corresponds to a second specific jackpot. In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZD corresponds to a special jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA corresponds to a special jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and ZC correspond to a predetermined jackpot.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) 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 drop lottery, a random number used for a jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a fluctuation 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 to give the low probability state based on the read random number information and the falling determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This processing corresponds to a fall lottery (fall determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the fall lottery corresponds to a fall lottery means. The determination as to whether or not to give the low probability state is made based on, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the falling determination value.

  In the present embodiment, when the special game is started, the falling lottery is performed regardless of whether the game is in the high probability state or the low probability state, but is not limited thereto. The falling lottery may be performed in the high probability state and the falling lottery may not be performed in the low probability state.

  When the lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a executes the following processing. The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a determines that the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the high base state, and the remaining number of special games to which the high base state is given is “0”. In some cases, a value that can specify that the control is performed in the low base state is set in the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a gives a low probability state when the falling lottery is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives the low base state when the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state is “0” in the case of winning the falling lottery. 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. 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.

  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.

  In the present embodiment, when the current special game is started, when the fall lottery is won, the big hit lottery in the low probability state is performed from the big hit lottery of the current special game, but is not limited thereto. The jackpot lottery in the low probability state may be performed from the jackpot lottery of the next special game.

  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. That is, 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 reservation number, the fall lottery, the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the big hit lottery (big hit determination). A variation pattern is determined based on the result, 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. The main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a round end command) capable of specifying the end of the round game in the output buffer every time the round game is ended.

  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 inactive round game but also in the inactive round game. Is counted. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 based on the detection result by the special winning sensor SE3 corresponds to special winning counting means.

  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 short distribution control is satisfied, and 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.

  More specifically, when any of the types of all the jackpots is determined, a short shake is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “1”. The start condition of the minute control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control. Then, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied. When a predetermined time (0.02 s in the present embodiment) has elapsed or when the end condition of each operation round game has been satisfied, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a The distribution member 38 is operated so as to take two distribution states.

  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.

  Specifically, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, and Zb is determined, the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games as the second operation round game is determined. When “2” is reached, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. . When the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is determined, the chance that the number of the game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in the sixth and eighth round games as the second operation round game becomes “2” is triggered. The main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined, in the eighth round game as the second operation round game, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “2”, Then, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, the fourth round game as the second operation round game is triggered by the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 being “4”. Then, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. Then, the main control CPU 40a does not count the elapsed time after the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the end condition of each operation round game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the second distribution state.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control according to conditions such as the type of the special game, the type of the big hit, and the type of the operation round game. In some cases, the distribution member 38 is not operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. In particular, in the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery of the first special game, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 31 in the operating round game becomes “2”. There is a case where the long assignment control is performed, a case where the long assignment control is performed when “4” is triggered, and a case where the long assignment control is not performed. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery of the second special game, regardless of the type of all jackpots (regardless of the type of jackpot), the ball enters the big winning opening 31 in the operation round game. The main control CPU 40a performs a long-range distribution control when the number of entered game balls reaches “2”.

  In other words, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in the operation round game reaches a specified number, the main control CPU 40a executes a plurality of types of short-time control and long-time allocation control. The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state based on any of the distribution controls.

  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. As described above, the main control CPU 40a capable of giving a big hit game corresponds to a big hit game giving means. The main control CPU 40a that controls the operation of the distribution member 38 corresponds to a distribution control unit.

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. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in the high-probability state until winning the falling lottery. 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 stores, in the main control RAM 40c, the number of times corresponding to the minimum guaranteed number of times of giving the high base state (100 times in the present embodiment) as the remaining number of special games to give the high base state. Let it.

  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 is “0”, the main control CPU 40a determines that the remaining number of times is “0” when a value that can specify the control to the low probability state is stored in the main probability state flag. With the end of the special game, a value that can specify that the low base state is controlled is set in the main base state flag. That is, in the low probability state, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the guaranteed number of special games. In the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a continues to give the high base state without ending the high base state with the end of the guaranteed number of special games.

  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 CPU 40a sets the number corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) to the remaining number of times of the special game to give the high base state. In the main control RAM 40c.

  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 stores the value that can specify that the control is performed in the low probability state in the main probability state flag, and thus the remaining number of times becomes “0”. With the end of the special game, a value that can specify that the low base state is controlled is set in the main base state flag. That is, in the low probability state, 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. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that gives a high probability state as a bonus after the end of the big hit game in response to the game ball passing through the special passage area 36 corresponds to a bonus grant control unit.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the low probability state command in the output buffer when the main probability CPU sets a value that can specify the control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag. 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.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the low base state command in the output buffer when the main base state flag sets a value that can specify the control to the low base state. 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 reservations 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. When 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 variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol when a predetermined timing comes after the effect game is started, 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.
Upon input of the opening command, 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. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the round effect is ended. 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, during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect.

  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 this embodiment, during the big hit game, a big hit effect can be executed based on the type of the big hit. In particular, as a big hit effect performed during the big hit game, a successful effect, a failed effect, a resurrection effect, and a promotion effect can be executed.

  The successful effect is an effect that can specify that the second operation round game is performed in any of the plurality of operation round games. In other words, in the successful performance, the long distribution control is performed in the second operation round game, and the high probability state is given after the big hit game ends, in accordance with the passing of the game ball in the special passage area 36. It can be said that it is an identifiable production.

  The resurrection effect is an effect that can be executed after the failed effect is executed, and is an effect having the same function as the successful effect. That is, the resurrection effect is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the second operation round game is performed in any of the plurality of operation round games, and the long distribution control is performed in the second operation round game, and the special effect is performed. This is an effect in which it is possible to specify that a high probability state is given after the big hit game is completed in accordance with the passing of the game ball in the passing area 36.

  The failure effect is an effect in which it is impossible to specify that the second operation round game is performed in any of the plurality of operation round games. Also, the resurrection effect may be executed after the failed effect is executed. For this reason, it can be said that the failure effect is an effect indicating that the second operation round game is not performed in any of the plurality of operation round games. In other words, the failure effect is that the short allocation control is performed in the first operation round game, but the long allocation control is not performed, and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36. It can also be said that the effect suggests that a probability state is provided.

  In the present embodiment, when the first game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, a special passage image that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 is displayed on the effect display device 27. May be done. In this way, by displaying the special passage image on the effect display device 27, a special passage effect capable of specifying that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 is executed.

  Specifically, when a successful effect or a resurrection effect is performed, a game ball passes through the special passage region 36 when the game ball passes through the special passage region 36 before the successful effect or the resurrection effect is executed. As a result, the special passage image is not displayed on the effect display device 27, and the special passage image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the successful effect or the resurrection effect is executed. Also, when a game ball passes through the special passage area 36 after a successful performance or a resurrection performance has been executed, a special passage image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. You. For this reason, when a successful effect or a resurrection effect is performed, the special pass image is not displayed on the effect display device 27 before the successful effect or the resurrection effect is executed. It is impossible to specify whether the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the game. On the other hand, when a successful effect or a resurrection effect is performed, a special pass image is displayed on the effect display device 27 after the successful effect or the resurrection effect is executed. From the display of the special pass image, during the big hit game, It is possible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36.

  In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 31, the special passing area 36, the normal passing area 37, and the distribution member 38 are covered with a non-transmissive plate member from the front side, and the ball enters the special winning opening 31. Whether the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 or the normal passage area 37 is invisible to the player. Therefore, by visually recognizing the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31, it is impossible to specify whether the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game.

  The promotion effect is an effect capable of specifying that the upper limit number of round games is 16 times. In the present embodiment, the promotion effect is executed at the interval time between the rounds of the eighth round game in the big hit game based on the symbol Zb when the big hit based on the symbol Zb occurs in the high base state. On the other hand, the promotion effect is not executed in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB to ZE when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB to ZE is achieved in the high base state.

  In the present embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB to ZE in the high base state and the jackpot based on the symbol Zb in the high base state, the eighth round game during the jackpot game is performed. The same type of jackpot effect will be executed until it ends. For this reason, until the eighth round game ends during the big hit game, it becomes impossible to specify that the upper limit number of round games is 8 or 16 from the type of the big hit effect.

  Then, when a big hit based on the symbol Zb occurs in the high base state, the promotion effect is executed at the interval time between the rounds of the eighth round game, whereby it is possible to specify that the upper limit number of round games is 16 times. Becomes On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB to ZE is reached in the high base state, the promotion effect is not executed in the interval time between rounds and the ending time of the eighth round game, and the upper limit number of round games is eight times. Can be specified.

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, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixedly stopped and displayed is changed and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), after the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, the effect symbol may be confirmed and stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, when the execution of the special game that has won the jackpot lottery ends, the jackpot game starts, and after the opening time elapses, the round game starts. 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 addition, in the case of winning the jackpot lottery in the low base state, in the first to third round games before the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games as the operating round games are performed, a successful effect, a failed effect, and a resurrection. An introduction effect on the effect may be executed. This introductory effect is an effect that is performed in the same effect mode regardless of the type of jackpot, and it is not possible to specify which one of a successful effect, a failed effect, and a resurrection effect is executed from the effect mode of the introductory effect. It is.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the fourth round game as the first operation round game is performed, a button image urging the operation of the operation button 19 is displayed, and the predetermined operation validity is displayed. The period starts. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), when the operation button 19 is operated or the operation valid period ends, an image “success” is displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27. Then, a successful performance may be executed. As described above, by executing the successful effect, it is possible to specify that the plurality of operation round games include the second operation round game for which the long-range distribution control is performed.

  If the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the success effect is executed, a special pass image “V” is displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27, triggered by the execution of the successful effect. Is done. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 before the successful performance is executed, the special passage “V” is triggered by the game ball passing through the special passage area 36. The image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), when the operation button 19 is operated or the operation validity period ends, an image indicating “failure” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Is displayed, and a failure effect may be executed. In this manner, by performing the failure effect, it becomes impossible to specify that the second operation round game in which the long assignment control is performed is included in the plurality of operation round games, and the second assignment round game in which the long assignment control is performed is performed. It means that there is no operation round game.

  Further, even if the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the failure effect is executed, the special passage image “V” is not displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27. Even if the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 after the failed effect is executed, a special pass image of “V” is displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 by the time the resurrection effect is executed. Is not displayed on

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), after the failed effect is executed in the fourth round game, an image “Resurrection” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 in the eighth round game. Thus, a resurrection effect may be performed. As described above, by executing the resurrection effect, it is possible to specify that the plurality of operation round games include the second operation round game for which the long distribution control is performed.

  When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the resurrection effect is executed, the execution of the resurrection effect triggers the display of a special passage image “V” in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27. Is done. On the other hand, when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 before the resurrection effect is executed, the special passage “V” is triggered by the game ball passing through the special passage area 36. The image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27.

Next, specific control contents related to the execution of the big hit effect will be described.
Upon the input of the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of the big hit based on the symbol command input with the execution of the special game that has won the big hit lottery. The sub control CPU 41a specifies the gaming state in the special game that has won the big hit lottery based on the sub probability state flag and the sub base state flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the jackpot effect corresponding to the specified result, and stores information capable of specifying the type of the jackpot effect (effect content) in the sub-control RAM 41c. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the type of the big hit and the gaming state in the special game that has won the big hit lottery, and determines the type of the big hit effect. As described above, the sub control CPU 41a that determines the type of the big hit effect corresponds to the big hit effect determining means.

  Then, upon input of the opening command, the round command, the round end command, and the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the determined type of big hit effect.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state, in the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various effects such as a successful effect, a failed effect, a resurrection effect, and a special pass effect. Let it run. Also, when a jackpot based on the symbol Zb occurs in the high base state, in the jackpot game based on the symbol Zb, an input of a round end command of the eighth round game is triggered (in the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game). ), The sub-control CPU 41a executes a promotion effect.

  Next, a description will be given of the types of big hit effects executed in correspondence with the types of big hits. In particular, a detailed description will be given of a case where the jackpot lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the production contents of the jackpot effect in each round game are defined so as to correspond to the type of the jackpot. The effect contents of such a big hit effect are stored in the sub-control ROM 41b so as to be readable by the sub-control CPU 41a.

  Specifically, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, in the fourth round game, the second operation round game is performed, and a successful effect is executed. Then, in the fifth to eighth round games, a post-derivation effect indicating that the successful effect has been executed is executed. In this case, even in the sixth and eighth round games, the second operation round game is performed, and the derived effect indicating that the successful effect has been performed is executed. In the present embodiment, the derived effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game elapses.

  In this way, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a successful effect in the fourth round game. In particular, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the fourth round game, both when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 , The sub-control CPU 41a executes a successful effect.

  In the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, in the fourth round game, the first operation round game is performed, but a successful effect is executed. Then, in the fifth to eighth round games, a post-derivation effect indicating that the successful effect has been executed is executed. In this case, in the sixth and eighth round games, the second operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the successful effect has been executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the derived effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game elapses.

  As described above, when the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined, in the fourth round game performed during the big hit game and before the sixth round game is started, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the successful effect. It will be.

  In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, in the fourth round game, a first operation round game is performed, and a failure effect is executed. Then, in the fifth round game, a post-derivation effect indicating that the failed effect has been executed is executed. Subsequently, in the sixth round game, a first operation round game is performed, and a resurrection effect is executed. Then, in the seventh and eighth round games, a post-derivation effect indicating that the resurrection effect has been executed is executed. In this case, in the eighth round game, the second operation round game is performed, and a post-derivation effect indicating that the resurrection effect has been executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the derived effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game elapses.

  In this way, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the failure effect to be executed in the fourth round game performed during the big hit game and before the eighth round game is started. . Then, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the resurrection effect in the sixth round game performed during the big hit game and before the eighth round game starts.

  In the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, in the fourth round game, the second operation round game is performed, and a failure effect is executed. Then, in the fifth round game, a post-derivation effect indicating that the failed effect has been executed is executed. Subsequently, in the fifth to eighth round games, a post-derivation effect indicating that the failed effect has been executed is executed. In this case, even in the sixth and eighth round games, the first operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the failed effect has been executed is executed. Then, a resurrection effect is executed in the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game.

  As described above, when the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the successful effect regardless of whether the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. Then, a failed effect is executed. In this case, a failure effect is executed in the second operation round game, and the failure effect is performed in the same effect mode as the first operation round game when the big hit based on the symbol ZE is determined. It is. Then, the sub control CPU 41a executes the resurrection effect at the interval time between the rounds of the eighth round game after the fourth round game is completed during the big hit game.

  In the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, in the fourth round game, a first operation round game is performed, and a failure effect is executed. Then, in the fifth to eighth round games, a post-derivation effect indicating that the failed effect has been executed is executed without executing the resurrection effect. In this case, even in the sixth and eighth round games, the first operation round game is performed, and the post-derivation effect indicating that the failed effect has been executed is executed. In the present embodiment, the derived effect is executed until the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game elapses.

In this way, when the big hit is determined based on the symbol ZE, the sub control CPU 41a executes the failure effect in the fourth round game during the big hit game.
Further, in the present embodiment, triggered by the input of the special passage command, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. In addition, in the case of winning the jackpot lottery of the first special game in the low base state, when a success effect or a resurrection effect is executed during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the success effect or the resurrection effect has been executed. The identifiable information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Then, in the case of winning the jackpot lottery of the first special game in the low base state, information that can specify that the successful effect or the resurrection effect has been executed, and the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the jackpot game When both of the information and the information that can specify the fact are stored, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the special passage image.

  Thereby, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 by the time the successful effect or the resurrection effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the special passage image by the time the successful effect or the resurrection effect is executed. The special pass image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the successful effect or the resurrection effect is executed, without being displayed on the device 27. In addition, when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 before the successful effect or the resurrection effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display the special passage image on the effect display device 27, and the success effect or the resurrection. When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 after the effect is executed, a special passage image is displayed on the effect display device 27.

  As described above, depending on the type of the jackpot effect (the type of the jackpot), a successful effect or a failed effect is executed in the fourth round game, and the resurrection effect is provided in the interval time between the rounds of the sixth round game and the eighth round game. May be performed. In addition, when a successful effect or a resurrection effect is executed, a special pass effect in which it is possible to specify that the game ball has passed the special pass area 36 may be executed.

  In the fourth round game, even if a successful effect is executed, if the hit game is based on the symbol ZA, the game ball can pass through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game. Is a big hit game based on the symbol ZB, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the special pass area 36 in the fourth round game. For this reason, by executing the successful effect, it is possible to specify that the plurality of operation round games include the second operation round game, but it is impossible to specify which operation round game is the second round game. Become. Therefore, in any of the operation round games, an expectation that the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 can be continuously enhanced.

  Also, before the successful performance is executed, the special pass effect is not executed even if the game ball has passed through the special pass area 36, and it cannot be specified that the game ball has passed through the special pass area 36. Becomes On the other hand, after the successful performance has been executed, if the game ball has passed through the special pass area 36, the special pass effect will be executed. It is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the area 36.

  In particular, in the case of a jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, when a game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game, if a successful effect has been executed, a special pass effect is executed, It is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36.

  On the other hand, in the case of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB, the special pass production does not pass through the special pass area 36 in the fourth round game and even after the execution of the successful production. Is not executed, and it can be specified that the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36. Then, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the sixth round game, after the execution of the successful effect, the special passage effect is executed, and it can be specified that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. Becomes

  Also, in the fourth round game, even if a failure effect is executed, in the case of a jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, there is no second operation round game in a plurality of operation round games, In the case of a jackpot game based on ZC and ZD, a second operation round game is included in a plurality of operation round games. In the case of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, the resurrection effect is not executed. However, in the case of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the resurrection effect is executed in the sixth round game, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is performed. In the case of a game, a resurrection effect is executed at an interval time between rounds of the eighth round game. Therefore, when the failed effect is executed in the fourth round game, it is suggested that the plurality of operation round games does not include the second operation round game, but the resurrection effect is performed later than the fourth round game. Expectation of being executed can be heightened.

  In addition, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and ZD, the trigger for executing the resurrection effect is different, and the resurrection effect can be cautioned. In the case of a jackpot game based on the symbols ZC and ZD, it is impossible to specify which of the operating round games is the second round game. Therefore, in any of the operation round games, an expectation that the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 can be continuously enhanced.

  Also, before the resurrection effect is executed, the special pass effect is not executed even if the game ball has passed the special pass area 36, and it cannot be specified that the game ball has passed the special pass area 36. Becomes On the other hand, after the resurrection effect has been executed, if the game ball has passed through the special pass area 36, the special pass effect will be executed. It is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the area 36.

  In particular, in the case of the jackpot game based on the symbol ZE, the failed effect is executed in the fourth round game, and the resurrection effect is not executed. Also, in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games, the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, the special passage effect is not executed, and it is determined whether the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. Unspecified.

  In the case of a jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, a failed effect is executed in the fourth round game, but a resurrection effect is executed in the sixth round game. Also, if the game ball does not pass through the special pass area 36 in the fourth and sixth round games and before the execution of the resurrection effect, the special pass effect is not executed and the game ball passes through the special pass area 36. The fact that it has not passed itself cannot be specified. In this case, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the big hit effect is executed in the same mode as the big hit game based on the symbol ZE.

  Then, even after the execution of the resurrection effect in the sixth round game, it is possible to specify that the game ball has not passed through the special pass area 36 without executing the special pass effect. Subsequently, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the eighth round game, after the execution of the resurrection effect, the special passage effect is executed, and it is specified that the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. It becomes possible.

  In the case of a jackpot game based on the symbol ZD, a failed effect is executed in the fourth round game, but a resurrection effect is executed in the round interval time of the eighth round game. Also, even if the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game, since the resurrection effect has not yet been executed, the special pass effect is not executed, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. Cannot be specified. For this reason, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, by performing the failure effect, the consciousness can be deviated from the game ball passing through the special passage area 36. In addition, since the game ball does not pass through the special pass area 36 in the sixth and eighth round games and before the execution of the resurrection effect, the special pass effect is not executed and the game ball passes through the special pass area 36. It cannot be specified whether or not the vehicle has passed. In this case, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, the big hit effect is executed in the same manner as the big hit game based on the symbol ZE.

  Then, after the resurrection effect is executed at the round interval time of the eighth round game, if the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game, the special pass effect is executed and the special pass effect is executed. It is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the passing area 36.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the execution of the effect corresponds to an effect control unit. In this embodiment, a successful production and a resurrection production correspond to a specific production, and a failed production corresponds to a special production.

As described above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Conventionally, since the distribution member 38 operates at a constant timing, the timing at which game balls pass through the special passage area 36 becomes constant, and the game may become monotonous. It was desired. Therefore, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “1,” “2” or “4”, the game balls entering the special winning opening 31 are transferred to the special passing area. The distributing member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distributing state of distributing to 36. For this reason, in order to give a high probability state according to the passing of the game ball to the special passage area 36, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, and the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 It is possible to give attention to both the number of incoming balls and the number of incoming balls, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) There are a plurality of types of distribution control in the distribution control of the distribution member 38, and the first distribution state is set based on one of the plurality of types of distribution control. The dividing member 38 can be operated. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the type of distribution control of the distribution member 38, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (3) The plurality of types of distribution control is distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated so that the time to take the first distribution state is different. For this reason, the ease with which the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 is changed by a plurality of kinds of distribution control, and the distribution control of the distribution member 38 can be further noticed, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be achieved.

  (4) Out of a plurality of round games, in the operation round game, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches “1,” “2,” or “4,” The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state in which the game balls that have entered the winning opening 31 are distributed to the special passage area 36. Therefore, in order to give a high probability state according to the passing of the game ball to the special passage area 36, it is an operation round game, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, and Attention can be paid to the number of game balls that have entered the ball 31 and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (5) Since a plurality of round games include a plurality of operation round games, in the plurality of operation round games, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state and enters the special winning opening 31. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of game balls hit by the ball, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (6) In particular, the prescribed number for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control differs depending on the type of the big hit and the type of the operation round game, and the type of the big hit And the type of operation round game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (7) Specifically, when a jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 in the fourth, sixth, and eighth round games out of a plurality of operating round games. Is changed to “2”, the distribution member 38 is operated to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, the number of game balls entering the large winning opening 31 in the fourth round game out of the plurality of operation round games becomes “4”. As a result, the distribution member 38 is operated to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. For this reason, the prescribed number for operating the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control differs depending on the type of the operating round game and the type of the big hit, and the type of the operating round game and It is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of big hit and to improve the interest in the game.

  (8) When the big hit is determined based on the symbol ZB, the distribution member 38 is not operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control in the fourth round game. On the other hand, when a jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in the fourth round game becomes a predetermined “4” as an opportunity, The distribution member 38 is operated to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. For this reason, even in the same fourth round game, whether or not to operate the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control differs depending on the type of the big hit. It is possible to give attention to the type, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (9) The plurality of operating round games include a first operating round game and a second operating round game. For this reason, it is possible to warn whether the game is the first operation round game or the second operation round game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (10) In the operation round game, the first distribution state is set based on the short distribution control when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches a predetermined “1”. The distribution member 38 is operated as described above. On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 in the operating round game reaches a predetermined value of “2” or “4”, the first ball is set based on the long distribution control. There is a case where the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the distribution state, and a case where the distribution member 38 is not operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. For this reason, in the operation round game, the distribution control for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state can be given diversity, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (11) Furthermore, it is noted that the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes a predetermined “1”, and the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is notified. Can be set to be a predetermined “2” or “4”, and whether or not the distribution member 38 is operated to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (12) In the operation round game, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches a predetermined “2”, the first distribution state is set based on the long distribution control. Whether the distribution member 38 is operated as described above depends on whether the special game that has won the jackpot lottery is the first special game or the second special game. Therefore, attention can be given to the type of the special game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (13) In particular, when the special game that has won the jackpot lottery is the first special game, the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 in the operating round game becomes a predetermined “2”. Attention can be given to the fact that the game has become "4", and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (14) When the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control in which the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passage area 36, The type of the game, the type of the big hit, and the type of the operation round game can be alerted, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (15) Conventionally, it is desired to appropriately control the distribution member 38 by reducing various control loads, for example, the timing of operating the distribution member 38 is controlled by time. Was. Therefore, the long distribution control is performed such that the distribution member 38 assumes the second distribution state when the termination condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. This is the distribution control that operates. For this reason, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, for example, the distribution member 38 is set to take the second distribution state after the end condition of the round game is satisfied. There is no need to perform control for operating the distribution member 38 so as to take the second distribution state after the end condition of the round game is satisfied, such as control for counting the time for operation. Therefore, the control load on the control on the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control on the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

  (16) When control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, control is performed to measure an elapsed time since the distribution member 38 operates to take the first distribution state. Thus, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the second distribution state. Therefore, the control load on the control on the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control on the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

  (17) In the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 is activated by the distribution member 38 when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in the operation round game becomes “2” or “4”. This is distribution control that operates to take the minute state. For this reason, when control for operating the distribution member 38 based on the long distribution control is performed, control for measuring time to operate the distribution member 38 so as to take the first distribution state may be performed. Instead, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state. Therefore, the control load on the control on the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control on the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

  (18) In the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 is activated by the distribution member 38 when the number of game balls that enter the special winning opening 31 in the operation round game becomes “1” different from “2”. This is a distribution control that operates so as to take one distribution state. For this reason, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 based on the short distribution control is performed, it is possible to perform the control for measuring the time for the distribution member 38 to operate to take the first distribution state. Instead, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state. Therefore, the control load on the control on the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control on the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

  (19) The long distribution control determines that the number of game balls entered in the operating round game becomes a predetermined “2” when a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 is detected. As an opportunity, the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state, and the distribution member 38 keeps the first distribution state until the second game ball reaches the distribution member 38. This is the sorting control to be taken. For this reason, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, the second game ball itself for operating the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state is specially arranged. It can be assigned to the passage area 36. Therefore, the control regarding the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

  (20) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the fourth round game, both when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 , A successful performance is performed. Therefore, attention can be paid to the execution of the successful effect and the type of the big hit, and the effect of the game can be improved by improving the effect of the effect.

  (21) When the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the fourth round game, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “2”, the long distribution is performed. The distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the control. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game, when the number of balls entered into the special winning opening 31 reaches “4”, the long swing is triggered. The distribution member 38 is operated to take the first distribution state based on the distribution control. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to the type of the big hit and the number of the game balls entered into the special winning opening 31, and by improving the effect of the game, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (22) When the big hit is determined based on the symbol ZB, a successful effect is executed in the fourth round game during the big hit game and before the start of the sixth round game. When the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, the resurrection effect is executed in the sixth round game during the big hit game and before the eighth round game is started. Therefore, before the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed is started, that is, before the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, the successful effect and the resurrection effect are executed, and the effect is produced. By this, the interest in the game can be improved.

  (23) Even if each round game in which short allocation control is performed without performing long allocation control is performed before each round game in which long allocation control is performed, success is achieved. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the effect and the resurrection effect will be performed, and to improve the effect of the effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

  (24) When the big hit is determined based on the symbol ZD, even if the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game, the big round is being played and the fourth round game is completed. At a later interval time between rounds of the eighth round game, a resurrection effect is executed. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the fourth round game, the resurrection effect is executed after the end of the fourth round game, and the effect of the game is improved by improving the effect. Can be improved.

  (25) The type of the big hit in which the successful effect and the resurrection effect are performed before the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed, and the resurrection after the second round game in which the long distribution control is performed is completed There is a type of jackpot where the effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the execution of the successful production and the resurrection production, to raise expectations for the execution of the successful production and the resurrection production, and to improve the production effects, thereby increasing the interest in the game. Can be improved.

  (26) When the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game, even when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, the successful effect or the resurrection effect is not executed. For this reason, in the fourth round game, a successful effect or a resurrection effect is not executed, but after the end of the fourth round game, a resurrection effect is executed. Enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  (27) When the big hit is determined based on the symbol ZD, in the fourth round game, a failed effect is executed in the same effect mode regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 by executing the failure effect. Therefore, if it is not possible to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, even if the specific round game is over, the game ball will go high in accordance with the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 36. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation that the probability state is given, and to enhance the effect of the game, thereby improving the interest in the game.

  (28) When the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game in which the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 can pass through the special passage area 36, the long allocation control is not performed and the short allocation is not performed. The failure effect is executed in the same effect mode as the first operation round game in which the control is performed. For this reason, the failure operation is executed in the fourth round game, so that the second operation round game in which the long allocation control is performed or the first operation in which the long allocation control is not performed and the short allocation control is performed. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether or not the game is an operation round game, and to make it difficult to pay attention to whether or not a game ball passes through the special passage area 36. If it is not possible to recognize whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, even if the round game in which the long distribution control is performed is completed, the game ball to the special passage area 36 is terminated. , The feeling of expectation that the high-probability state is given in response to the passing of the game can be enhanced, and the effect of the game can be improved by improving the effect of the effect.

  (29) The success effect and the failure effect are effects that can be executed in response to the operation of the operation button 19. For this reason, by making the player perform an operation, it is possible to make it difficult to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, and to provide an opportunity to actively participate in the game. By increasing the effect of the effect, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect are executed during the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, a special effect that prompts the passing of game balls to the special passage area 36 may be executed. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those in the above-described embodiment, and the overlapping description will be omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), when a big hit based on the symbol ZA occurs in the low base state, an image of “hurry, remaining time is short” is displayed, and the special passage area 36 is displayed. A special effect that encourages the passing of game balls can be executed as a big hit effect. In other words, the special effect is an effect that can be specified to be the second operation round, and is an effect that prompts the entry of game balls into the special winning opening 31 and the passing of game balls into the special passage area 36. It is.

  Specifically, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined in the low base state, in the fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fourth round game. When a special passage command is not input, a special effect is executed. The predetermined time is a time shorter than the upper limit time of the round game, and the special effect can be executed before the second end condition of the round game is satisfied. The predetermined time is the time after the execution of the successful effect (the time after the end of the operation validity period). For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a causes a successful effect to be executed by a predetermined time after the start of the fourth round game, and causes a special effect to be executed when a special passage command is not input. It will be. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the fourth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the special passage command until a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fourth round game. Is not input, the special effect is not executed.

  Similarly, in the case where the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined in the low base state, in the sixth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a elapses a predetermined time from the start of the sixth round game. By the time, if no special passage command has been input, a special effect is executed. In the case where the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined in the low base state, in the eighth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the special time until a predetermined time elapses from the start of the eighth round game. When no pass command has been input, a special effect is executed. When the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined, in the eighth round game, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a special passage command until a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the eighth round game. If not, a special effect is executed. Further, in other round games such as the first operation round game, the non-operation round game, and the fourth round game when the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the special effect, There is no problem to run.

  As described above, in the second operation round game in which the long swing control is performed among the operation round games, the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 by the special timing before the end of the second operation round game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute a special effect that prompts the passing of the game ball to the special passage area 36. On the other hand, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 by the special timing before the end of the second operation round game, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the special effect. In the first round of operation round game in which the short distribution control is performed but the long distribution control is not performed, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the special effect. In addition, the timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second operation round game corresponds to a special timing. This predetermined time is a time before the upper limit time of the second operation round game elapses.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (29) of the first embodiment.
(30) The plurality of round games include a first operation round game and a second operation round game in which the distribution member 38 operates to take the first distribution state, and the second operation round game includes: This is a round game in which game balls entering the special winning opening 31 easily pass through the special passage area 36 as compared with the first operation round game. Then, in the second operation round game, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 by a special timing before the end of the second operation round game, the game ball is prompted to pass to the special passage area 36. Special effects can be performed. For this reason, in the second operation round game in which the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passage area 36 as compared with the first operation round game, the special pass area 36 Can be specified by the player that the game ball has not passed through. Therefore, the passing of the game ball to the special passage area 36 can be promoted, and the effect of the game can be improved by improving the effect.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the invention will be described.
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, in the second operation round game, when the end condition of the second operation round game is satisfied, the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state is changed to the second distribution game. Although it was operated to take a state, it is not limited to this. In the third embodiment, for example, in the second operation round game, if the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 when the end condition of the second operation round game is satisfied, the distribution is continued. The member 38 may be operated to take the first distribution state.

  In the third embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 when the end condition of the second operation round game is satisfied as the end condition of the long distribution control, the end of the second operation round game The condition is satisfied when the condition is satisfied. However, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, the condition is satisfied when the interval time between rounds ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, a specific example will be described. When the long distribution control is performed in the second operation round game, the second end condition is satisfied at a timing indicated by a symbol T16. Thus, when the second operation round game ends, the interval time between rounds is started.

  In this case, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 31 at the timing indicated by the symbol T16, the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state operates in the second distribution state. Therefore, the distribution member 38 operates in the second distribution state by the time the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, and the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. Is assigned to the normal passage area 37.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 at the timing shown by the reference numeral T16, the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state is turned off. The first distribution state is maintained as it is. Then, when the inter-round interval time ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T18, the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state operates to the second distribution state.

  In this case, even if a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 due to a ball bite or the like stays there, at the timing shown by the symbol T17, the game ball that has stayed, such as the ball biting being eliminated, passes through the passage. When the game ball flows down, since the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, the game ball is distributed to the special passage area 36.

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a does not measure the time elapsed since the first distribution state or the time elapsed from the end of the second operation round game in order to perform the long distribution control, and performs the second operation. The end of the round game and the end of the interval time between rounds of the second operation round game trigger the long distribution control to end.

  As described above, the long distribution control is based on the fact that the end condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. As a trigger, the distribution control is such that the distribution member 38 operates to take the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time after the distribution member 38 operates to take the first distribution state. . In addition, the long distribution control is performed when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 and the end condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. Regardless of the elapsed time since the distributing member 38 operates to take the first distribution state, the distributing member 38 continues to take the first distribution state even after the end condition of the round game is satisfied. Minute control. In the long distribution control, the operation condition is satisfied when the interval time between rounds ends after the end condition of the round game is satisfied, regardless of the elapsed time after the end of the round game, and the distribution member 38 This is a distribution control that takes two distribution states.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (29) of the first embodiment and (30) of the second embodiment.
(31) In the long distribution control, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, the end condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. The trigger is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the second distribution state. In addition, if the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 and the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state and the end condition of the round game is satisfied, the long distribution control is performed. This is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 keeps the first distribution state even after the game ending condition is satisfied. For this reason, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 based on the long distribution control is performed, and when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, for example, after the round game ending condition is satisfied, for example, There is no need to perform control for operating the distribution member 38 to take the second distribution state, such as control for counting the time elapsed since the end condition of the game was established. Therefore, the control load on the control on the distribution member 38 can be reduced, and the control on the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

  (32) Also, for example, when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 stays, for example, when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 is allocated to the special passing area 36, special passing is provided. The possibility that the game ball passes through the area 36, that is, the possibility that the high probability state is given can be left, and the control regarding the distribution member 38 can be appropriately performed.

  (33) In the long distribution control, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, the end condition of the round game is satisfied when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. The trigger is a distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates to take the second distribution state regardless of the elapsed time after the distribution member 38 operates to take the first distribution state. Therefore, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 is performed based on the long distribution control, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state. The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the second distribution state without measuring the elapsed time after the operation. Therefore, the control load on the control of the distribution member 38 can be reduced.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the second embodiment, for example, even when a non-big hit based on the symbols ZA to ZC is determined, a special effect may be executed in the second operation round game. Further, for example, in the first operation round game, a special effect may be executed. Also, for example, even when any of the big hits based on the symbols ZA to ZC is determined, the special effect may not be executed in the second operation round game.

  In the second embodiment, for example, a special effect may be executed by displaying an image such as “Aim for V” or “Aim for a special winning opening”, or the image may be a right-handed image. Also, for example, a special effect may be executed by outputting a sound of “Aim for V” from the speaker 18 or emitting light of the decorative lamp 17 in a special light emission mode instead of displaying an image.

  In the second embodiment, for example, the special effect may be executed before the execution of the successful effect, and for example, the successful effect may not be executed. Also, for example, the present invention may be applied to a case where a resurrection effect is executed instead of a case where a successful effect is executed. In other words, the specific timing at which the special effect is executed may be any timing, such as before or after the execution of the successful effect or the resurrection effect.

  In the third embodiment, for example, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 before the end of the second operation round game, the special passage is performed before the end of the round time of the second operation round game. When the game ball passes through the area 36, the operating condition may be established in accordance with the game ball passing through the special passage area 36. In addition, for example, when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 before the end of the second operation round game, the main control CPU 40a measures the time elapsed since the end of the second operation round game, The operating condition may be established when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a successful effect or a failed effect may be executed according to the operation of the operation button 19 or the movement of the movable effect member as the movable effect means. Further, for example, regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, a success effect or a failure effect may be executed according to the displacement of the movable effect member. That is, the success effect and the failure effect may be effects that can be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member. As described above, since the failure effect is an effect that can be executed in accordance with the movement of the movable effect member, it is difficult to pay attention to whether the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 by the movement of the movable effect member. It is possible to improve the effect of the production, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a resurrection effect may be executed in response to an operation of the operation button 19, or a resurrection effect may be executed in response to a displacement of a movable effect member as a movable effect means. Also, for example, a resurrection effect may be executed according to the displacement of the movable effect member regardless of the operation of the operation button 19.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the second operation round game, a successful effect and a resurrection effect may be executed in response to a game ball passing through the special passage area 36.
In the above embodiment, for example, after a successful effect or a resurrection effect has been executed, an effect for selecting an effect mode (effect mode) may be executed during the big hit game or after the big hit game ends.

  In the above embodiment, two types of specific effects, that is, a successful effect and a resurrection effect, are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An effect may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the success effect, the failure effect, and the resurrection effect were executed in the active round game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed in a non-operation round game, for example, executed in the interval time between rounds. You may.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the case of the big hit based on the symbol ZA in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, the successful effect is executed in the fourth round game, but is not limited thereto. , The first to third round games, the fifth and subsequent round games, and a successful effect may be executed in each round interval time.

  In the above embodiment, in the case of the big hit based on the symbol ZB in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, the successful effect is executed in the fourth round game, but is not limited thereto. , 1 to 3, and 5th round game, a successful effect may be executed. That is, since the sixth round game is the first second operation round game, a successful effect may be executed before the sixth round game. Further, for example, a successful effect may be executed in the seventh round game. That is, since the eighth round game is the last second operation round game, the successful effect may be executed before the eighth round game. Further, for example, a successful effect may be executed at an interval time between rounds or an ending time of the eighth round game.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a big hit based on the symbol ZC occurs in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, but is not limited thereto. , 1 to 3, 5 to 7 round games may be executed as a failure effect. That is, since the eighth round game is the first second operation round game, the failure effect may be executed before the eighth round game.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC occurs in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the resurrection effect is executed in the eighth round game, but is not limited thereto. The resurrection effect may be executed at an interval time between rounds and an ending time of the first to seventh round games and the eighth round game.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a big hit based on the symbol ZD occurs in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, but is not limited thereto. , 1 to 3, 5 to 8 round games, or an unsuccessful effect may be executed in the interval time between rounds and the ending time of the eighth round game. That is, although the fourth round game is the first second operation round game, a failure effect may be executed before and after the fourth round game.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the case of the big hit based on the symbol ZD in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, the resurrection effect is executed at the interval time between the rounds of the eighth round game. Not limited to this, for example, a resurrection effect may be executed in the first to eighth round games and the ending time. Also, when the resurrection effect is executed during the ending time, the ending time may be longer than usual.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the case of the big hit based on the symbol ZE in the low base state, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZE, the failure effect is executed in the fourth round game, but is not limited thereto. , 1 to 3, 5 to 8 round games, or an unsuccessful effect may be executed in the interval time between rounds and the ending time of the eighth round game.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, when a large hit lottery of the second special game is won in the low base state, any of a successful effect, a failed effect, and a resurrection effect may be executed. Further, for example, in the case of winning the jackpot lottery of the first special game in the high base state, any of a successful effect, a failure effect, and a resurrection effect may be executed. , Any of a successful effect, a failed effect, and a resurrection effect may be executed. Also, a combination of these may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to specify that there is the second operation round game by executing the successful effect or the resurrection effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. It may be possible to specify that it is possible or that a high probability state can be given. In other words, the successful effect and the resurrection effect may be any effects as long as the effect is for giving a high probability state.

  In the above embodiment, the success effect and the resurrection effect are executed regardless of whether the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. In this case, the success effect and the resurrection effect are executed, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, the success effect and the resurrection effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbol Zb in the high base state is reached, the promotion effect is executed at the interval time between the rounds of the eighth round game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The promotion effect may be executed during the round game or during the ninth round game.

  In the above embodiment, when a jackpot based on the symbol ZD occurs in the low base state, the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game is changed to the interval time between rounds of another round game (standard interval time between rounds). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be the same as the standard interval time between rounds, or may be shorter.

  In the above embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbol Zb is reached in the high base state, the interval time between rounds of the eighth round game is changed to the interval time between rounds of another round game (standard interval time between rounds). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be the same as the standard interval time between rounds, or may be shorter.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, even before the execution of the successful performance or the resurrection performance, it is possible to specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. Special passing effect may be executed. In particular, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “2” or “4”, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied. It can be noticed whether a game ball that has entered the winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36 or not. Further, for example, depending on whether the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is the low base state or the high base state, there may be a case where the special pass effect is executed and a case where it is not displayed. Further, for example, depending on the type of the big hit effect (big hit type), there may be a case where the special pass effect is executed and a case where it is not executed. To give a specific example, in the first operation round game, when a jackpot effect that can specify that there is a second operation round, such as a successful effect, is executed, a special passage image is displayed on the effect display device 27. Is displayed. On the other hand, if a jackpot effect, such as a failed effect, which cannot determine whether there is a second operation round, is performed before the first operation round game, the special passage image is not displayed on the effect display device 27. Is also good. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to display the special passage image on the effect display device 27 based on the type of the big hit effect. Further, for example, a special pass effect that can specify that the first game ball has passed the special pass area 36 during the big hit game may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, it may be configured such that a player can visually recognize whether a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36 or the normal passage area 37. In particular, when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 reaches “2” or “4”, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and therefore, the player enters the special winning opening 31. In order to visually recognize the game ball, it can be noticed whether or not the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the operating round game, for example, the start condition of the short distribution control is not when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “1” but “2”. "To" 9 ". That is, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches an arbitrary number, the start condition of the short distribution control may be satisfied. Further, for example, the start condition of the short distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operating round game, regardless of the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31.

  In the above embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZC is determined, in the second operation round game, the start condition of the long distribution control is, for example, the entry of a game ball entering the special winning opening 31. Instead of when the number of balls becomes "2", it may be when any of "3" to "9".

  In the above embodiment, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZD is determined, in the fourth round game as the second operation round game, the start condition of the long swing control is, for example, a ball entering the special winning opening 31 The number of balls entered may not be “4”, but may be “2”, and may be “3” or any of “5” to “9”. You may.

  In the above embodiment, for example, regardless of the type of jackpot, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches the same number, even if the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied. The start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied when the numbers are different. That is, when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 reaches an arbitrary number, the start condition of the long swing control may be satisfied. Further, for example, regardless of the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operating round game.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the distribution control for performing the long distribution control after performing the short distribution control may be performed as the specific distribution control. As a specific example, the long allocation control may be performed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the short allocation control was performed. In this case, the start condition of the special distribution control may be, for example, when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes any one of “1” to “9”. That is, there may be a specific distribution control in which the short distribution control and the long distribution control are continuously performed, and it is determined that the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 has the same prescribed number. As an opportunity, the long distribution control may be performed after the short distribution control.

  In the above-described embodiment, the end condition of the long assignment control is satisfied by the end of the second operation round game. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be established or a combination of these. In this case, as the predetermined time, when the game balls are continuously fired to reach the special winning opening 31, the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is equal to the upper limit number. The time during which the first end condition of the round game can be sufficiently satisfied is preferable, and may be longer than the time of the second operation round game.

  In the above embodiment, when performing the short distribution control, based on the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensor SE3, it is determined that the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 has reached the specified number. On the basis of this, when the predetermined time elapses, the distributing member 38 is operated to change from the first distributing state to the second distributing state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the detection of a game ball by the special winning sensor SE3, it is determined that the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 has reached a specified number, and the distribution member 38 is moved from the second distribution state to the second distribution state. When a predetermined time elapses based on the elapse of the time for operating to take the one distribution state, the distribution member 38 is operated to take the second distribution state from the first distribution state. Is also good. The time required for the distribution member 38 to operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state, the time set as the end condition of the short distribution control, and the distribution member 38 The total time including the time from the distributing state to the operation for taking the second distributing state is the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 to when the game ball reaches the distributing member 38. Shorter. 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 above embodiment, when the jackpot lottery of the second special game is won, regardless of the type of jackpot (all types of jackpots), the number of game balls entered into the jackpot 31 is the same. When “2”, the distribution member 38 was operated to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control, but this is not a limitation. For example, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 differs according to the type of the big hit, the first distribution state of the distribution member 38 is set based on the long distribution control. May be operated. Further, for example, depending on the type of the big hit, the distributing member 38 may not be operated to be in the first distribution state based on the long distribution control.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot lottery of the first special game is won, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 differs depending on the type of the jackpot, the long swing distribution control is performed. , The distributing member 38 is operated to be in the first distribution state, but is not limited to this. For example, irrespective of the type of jackpot (all types of jackpots), when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes the same “2”, the ball is distributed based on the long distribution control. The distribution member 38 may be operated to take the first distribution state. Further, for example, regardless of the type of the big hit, the distributing member 38 may be operated based on the long distributing control so as to take the first distributing state.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the big hit game in which a plurality of round games are performed, in response to the game ball passing through the special passage area 36, the high probability state is given as a privilege after the big hit game ends. Not limited to For example, in the first big hit game, the second big hit game may be given as a privilege after the first big hit game ends in response to the game ball passing through the special passage area 36. In addition, for example, instead of a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed, if the special winning opening 31 is in an open state, it may not be controlled in units of a round game. That is, the period in which the special winning opening 31 can be in the open state corresponds to the specific period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the large winning opening 31 is controlled to be in the open state once in one round game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the large winning opening 31 may be multiple times in one round game. May be controlled to take an open state.

In the above embodiment, there are two types, short distribution control and long distribution control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be three or more types or one type.
In the above-described embodiment, either the short distribution control or the long distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches the specified number. Not limited to For example, in one of the short distribution control and the long distribution control, the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 does not become the prescribed number but the predetermined time. It may be performed as. As a specific example, the short distribution control may be performed upon the start of the operation round game.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, three round games were adopted as operation round games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two, four or more round games may be adopted as operation round games. That is, a plurality of round games may be employed as the operating round games, and one round game may be employed as the operating round games.

  In the above-described embodiment, the high probability state is given in response to one game ball passing through the special passage area 36. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. May be given a high probability state in accordance with the passage of. That is, a high probability state may be given in response to a predetermined number of game balls passing through the special passage area 36. In this case, for example, in the second embodiment, a special effect may be executed in which a player can specify that a predetermined number of game balls have not passed through the special passage area 36. Further, for example, in the third embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the special passage area 36 when the end condition of the round game is satisfied, the distribution member 38 When the predetermined number of game balls do not pass through the special passage area 36 while operating to take the state, the distribution control is continuously performed so that the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state. Is also good.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, the upper limit number of round games may be made different for each big hit game. As a specific example, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA may be a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is eight. Further, for example, the big hit game based on the symbol ZA may be distinguished into a big hit game in which the upper limit number of round games is 8 and a big hit game in which the upper limit number of round games is 16 times. In addition, for example, the big hit game based on the symbol ZB may be a big hit game in which the upper limit number of round games is 16 times, and for example, the maximum number of round games is 8 times as the big hit game based on the symbol Zb. It may be a jackpot 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-mentioned embodiment, for example, the fall lottery may not be performed. Further, for example, the high probability state may be given until the next big hit game is given, or the high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games are executed, for example.

  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. . In addition, 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”.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming machine is provided with a big hit game when a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passes through a specific passage area. (So-called "two types of gaming machines"). Further, for example, a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a jackpot lottery in a special game (a so-called “one and two mixed gaming machine”) may be used. Further, a gaming machine (so-called three-type gaming machine) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance hole. Also, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) In a gaming machine capable of providing a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed, a jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type, a special entrance port in which a game ball can enter, and the special entrance Special opening / closing means that operates so that a game ball can enter an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special entry port, and a game ball entered in the special entry port , A normal passage area through which game balls entering the special entrance can pass, and a first distribution state in which game balls are distributed to the special passage area and a game into the normal passage area. A distributing unit that operates to take a second distribution state for distributing the ball, a distribution control unit that controls an operation of the distributing unit, and a privilege provision control unit that provides a privilege; Opening / closing means for each of the plurality of round games Operates so as to be able to take the open state, and the privilege grant control means grants the privilege in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area, and includes the swing in the plurality of round games. There are a plurality of prescribed round games in which the distributing means operates to take the first distribution state. The operation pattern of the distributing means includes a special operation pattern. When the first jackpot is determined by the determining means, the number of game balls entering the special entrance in the first prescribed round game among the plurality of prescribed round games becomes the first prescribed number. On the basis of this, while operating the distribution means so as to take the first distribution state based on the special operation pattern, when the second big hit is determined by the big hit type determination means, the plurality of times The first swing based on the special operation pattern is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entering the special entrance in the second prescribed round game of the prescribed round game reaches the second prescribed number. The distributing means is operated so as to take a minute state.

  (B) a jackpot type deciding unit for deciding a type of a big hit, and when the big hit lottery of the second symbol variation game is won, the big hit type determining means decides any one of a plurality of types of big hits, In the special operation pattern, in the big hit game based on the winning of the big hit lottery of the second symbol variation game, regardless of the type of the big hit determined by the big hit type determining means, the special entry game enters the special entrance in the prescribed round game. The present invention is characterized in that it is an operation pattern that operates when the number of balls entered into the ball reaches the predetermined number.

  (C) A ball entry rate improvement state can be given, and a non-ball entry rate improvement state that is not the above-mentioned ball entry rate improvement state allows a game ball to enter the second starting port in comparison with the ball entry rate improvement state. It is characterized in that it is difficult to play a ball, or that a game ball does not enter the second starting port.

(D) The second symbol change game is executed with priority over the first symbol change game.
(E) The plurality of round games include a round game in which the distribution means is not operated in the first distribution state.

  (F) a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery, wherein the privilege granting control means has a low probability of winning the jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game in response to the game ball passing through the special passage area. A high probability state having a higher probability than the probability state is given as the privilege.

  (G) The operation pattern of the distribution unit includes a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern operates so that the distribution unit can take the first distribution state in the specific period. If the end condition is not satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distributing means takes the first distribution state, the distributing means causes the second distributing means to execute the second distributing operation in response to the elapse of the time. When the end condition is satisfied before the predetermined time has elapsed after the distributing means has taken the first distribution state, the end condition is satisfied. The operation pattern is such that the distributing means operates so as to take the second distribution state in response to the above.

  (H) The operation pattern of the distribution unit includes a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern operates so that the distribution unit can take the first distribution state in the specific period. An operation pattern that operates so as to take the first distribution state when the number of game balls that enter the special entrance in the specific period becomes different from the specific number. It is characterized by.

  (I) The end condition includes a first end condition in which the number of game balls entering the special entrance is the upper limit, and the number of game balls entering the special entrance. Is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without reaching the upper limit number.

  (N) The operation pattern of the distribution means includes a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern is an operation pattern that operates such that the distribution means can take the first distribution state in the specific period. If the end condition is not satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distributing means takes the first distribution state, the distributing means is triggered by the elapse of the time. While operating to take the second distribution state, if the termination condition is satisfied before a predetermined time has elapsed after the distribution means has taken the first distribution state, the termination is performed. It is characterized by an operation pattern in which the distributing means operates to take the second distribution state upon satisfaction of a condition.

  (G) The operation pattern of the distribution unit includes a specific operation pattern in which the distribution unit operates to take the first distribution state in the specific period, and the specific operation pattern includes the specific period. Wherein the number of game balls entering the special entrance is different from the specific number as an opportunity to operate to take the first distribution state. And

  (ヲ) The special operation pattern has a time longer than the time from when the special detection means detects a game ball entering the special entrance to the time when the game ball reaches the distribution means, It is an operation pattern defined as a time during which the distribution means takes the first distribution state.

  (W) from the time when the special detecting means detects a game ball entering the special entrance to the time when the distributing means is operated to take the first distribution state from the second distribution state. The time is shorter than the time from when the special detecting means detects a game ball entering the special entrance to when the game ball reaches the distribution means.

  A1: normal actuator, A2: special actuator, A3: distribution actuator, SE1: first start sensor (first detection means), SE2: second start sensor (second detection means), SE3: special winning sensor (special detection) Means), SE4 gate sensor, SE5 general winning sensor, SE6 special pass sensor (special detection means), 10 pachinko gaming machine, 18 speaker, 20 gaming board, 21 gaming area, 22a first special Symbol display part, 22b second special symbol display part, 27 effect display device (effect execution means), 28 first start port, 29 second start port, 30 normally variable member (opening / closing means), 31 Special winning opening (special entrance opening), 32 special variable member (special opening / closing means), 33 gate, 36 special passing area, 37 normal passing area, 38 sorting member, 40 main control board, 0a: Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, big hit type determining means, big hit game giving means, special ball counting means, distribution control means, privilege giving control means), 40b: Main control ROM, 40c: Main control RAM, 41 ... a sub-control board, 41a ... sub-control CPU (effect control means), 41b ... sub-control ROM, 41c ... sub-control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of providing a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are performed,
A special entrance where game balls can enter,
Special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special entrance,
Based on the detection result by the special detection means, a special ball entry counting means for counting the number of game balls entered into the special entrance,
Special opening / closing means that operates so as to be able to take an open state in which game balls can enter the special entrance and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the special entrance,
A special passage area through which game balls that have entered the special entrance opening can pass;
A normal passage area through which a game ball entering the special entrance can pass;
Distribution means operable to take a first distribution state of distributing game balls to the special passage area and a second distribution state of distributing game balls to the normal passage area;
Distribution control means for controlling the operation of the distribution means,
Privilege grant control means for granting a privilege,
The plurality of round games include a specific round game,
The special opening and closing means, said take the open state and the start condition is satisfied for a particular round game starts, takes the closed state and end condition said specific round game ends is satisfied,
The privilege granting control means, the privilege granted in response to the special passage region gaming ball has passed,
There is a special mode in the mode of the distribution means,
In the special mode , the number of game balls entered by the special ball counting means in the specific round game when the game ball that has entered the special ball entrance is detected by the special detection means is determined in advance. operates such that the sorting means in response that a certain number which defines takes the first sorting condition, until set number th game ball reaches the distributing means the vibration continues aspect der the partial unit takes said first sorting condition is, in the case where the game balls special passage region had passed, the ends when the distribution means is taking said first sorting condition Triggered by the satisfaction of the condition, the number of balls entered into the special entrance is related to the number of balls entered and the elapsed time since the distributing means operates to take the first distribution state. And the distributing means operates so as to take the second distribution state. In the case where the game ball has not passed through the special passage area and the ending condition is satisfied while the allocating means is in the first allocating state, the ball enters the special ball entrance. Irrespective of the number of entered game balls and the elapsed time since the distributing means operates to take the first distributing state, the distributing means continues even after the end condition is satisfied. Is a gaming machine in which the first distribution state is set, and when an operation condition is satisfied after the end condition is satisfied, the distribution unit takes the second distribution state . The specific round game includes a first specific round game and a second specific round game in which a game ball entering the special entrance is easier to pass through the special passage area than the first specific round game. ,
In the second specific round game, in the second specific round game , when the number of game balls that enter the special entrance in the second special round game reaches a specific number, the special mode causes the sorting unit to execute the second specific round game . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a round game that operates to take a first distribution state . A first starting port into which a game ball can enter;
A second starting port into which a game ball can enter;
Opening and closing means operable to take a first ball entry state in which game balls can enter the second starting port and a second ball entry state in which game balls cannot enter the second starting port,
Jackpot lottery means to perform jackpot lottery,
Jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
A jackpot game granting means capable of giving a jackpot game,
Special detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special passage area,
Game state control means for controlling the game state,
Effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect,
The jackpot lottery means can perform a jackpot lottery of the first symbol change game in accordance with the entry of a game ball into the first starting port, while allowing the game ball to enter the second starting port. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a jackpot lottery of the second symbol change game can be performed in response thereto .