JP6708602B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed according to the entry of a game ball into a predetermined starting opening, and based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the symbols are changed in a predetermined change pattern. A symbol variation game is performed. In addition, in the symbol variation game that is won in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot display result is displayed, and after the symbol variation game is finished, an advantageous jackpot game is given to the player. In addition, the reach effect may be executed so that the player can specify the degree of expectation of being a big hit (big hit expectation degree), and the expectation that the big hit game will be given by executing the reach effect. The feeling can be raised.

In addition to the jackpot game, there are also game states that are advantageous to the player. For example, after the jackpot game is over, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than that of the low probability state. )), or a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the predetermined starting opening.

In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, the effect mode is controlled according to the game state, and an effect corresponding to the controlled effect mode (mainly a background image display effect) is executed. What is done is disclosed. In such a gaming machine, an effect is generally executed based on a variation pattern determined according to a game state, and an reach effect is generally executed with a probability according to the game state.

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However, in such a gaming machine, there is a possibility that the effect becomes monotonous, for example, the effect is performed in the same effect mode according to the game state, and by further increasing the effect effect, the interest in the game is increased. It is desired to improve.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery, the first starting opening into which the gaming ball can enter, and the gaming ball can enter. A second starting opening, an opening/closing member that operates so that the second starting opening can be in an open state and a closed state, first control means, and control information from the first control means. It is provided with a second control means for controlling and a performance executing means for executing a performance, and the first control means is a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery, a fall lottery means for performing a fall lottery, and a game state control. The game state control means for performing, and the information output means for outputting control information to the second control means, the second control means has effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, The effect execution means executes an effect corresponding to the effect mode controlled by the effect mode control means, the game state has a specific game state, and the specific game state is a jackpot lottery rather than a high probability state. A low-probability state in which the probability of winning is low, and a game in which the game ball enters the second starting opening with a higher probability than the non-ball-incidence rate improved state. In the state, the control conditions that are controlled to the specific game state include a first control condition and a second control condition, and the first control condition is controlled to the specific game state after the end of the big hit game. Is satisfied, the second control condition is controlled to the high probability state and the entry rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game, but the symbol fluctuation game is executed a specified number of times after the end of the big hit game. It is established when the player wins a falling lottery and is controlled to the specific game state until the game state control means is controlled to the high probability state and the entry rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game. In, when the second control condition is satisfied by the time the specified number of symbol variation games are executed after the jackpot game is finished, the symbol variation game in which the second control condition is satisfied is controlled to a specific game state, When the second control condition is not satisfied by the time the specified number of symbol variation games are executed after the jackpot game ends, the high probability continues even after the specified number of symbol variation games are executed. The state and the ball entry rate improving state are controlled, and the information output means is controlled to the specific game state by the satisfaction of the first control condition and the specific game state by the satisfaction of the second control condition. The specific control information that is different when controlled is used for the second control. Output to the means, the effect mode control means, when the control of the specific game state by the satisfaction of the first control condition, and when the control of the specific game state by the satisfaction of the second control condition. When controlling in different production modes and being controlled to the high-probability state and the ball entry rate improving state after the end of the big hit game, after the end of the big hit game until the symbol fluctuation game of the specified number of times is executed, When the second control condition is not satisfied , the gist is to control to the same effect mode before and after the specified number of symbol variation games are executed .

The gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is awarded after the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery, a first starting opening into which a gaming ball can enter, and a gaming ball can enter. A second starting opening, an opening/closing member that operates so that the second starting opening can be in an open state and a closed state, a first control means, and an effect based on control information from the first control means. It is provided with a second control means for controlling and a performance executing means for performing a performance, and the first control means is a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery, a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery, and a game state control. The game state control means for performing, and the information output means for outputting control information to the second control means, the second control means has effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, The effect execution means executes an effect corresponding to the effect mode controlled by the effect mode control means, the game state has a specific game state, and the specific game state is a jackpot lottery rather than a high probability state. A low-probability state in which the probability of winning is low, and a game in which the game ball enters the second starting opening with a higher probability than the non-ball-incidence rate improved state. The control conditions that are in a state and controlled to the specific game state include a first control condition and a second control condition, and the first control condition is controlled to the specific game state after the end of the big hit game. Is satisfied, the second control condition is controlled to the high probability state and the entry rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game, but the symbol fluctuation game is executed a specified number of times after the end of the big hit game. It is established when the player wins the falling lottery and is controlled to the specific game state by the time when the game state control means is controlled to the high probability state and the entry rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game. In, when the second control condition is satisfied by the time the specified number of symbol variation games are executed after the jackpot game is finished, the symbol variation game in which the second control condition is satisfied is controlled to a specific game state, If the second control condition is not satisfied by the time the specified number of symbol variation games are executed after the jackpot game is finished, the high probability continues even after the specified number of symbol variation games are executed. The state and the ball entry rate improving state are controlled, and the information output means is controlled to the specific game state when the first control condition is satisfied and to the specific game state when the second control condition is satisfied. The specific control information that is different when controlled is used for the second control. Output to the means, the effect mode control means, when the control of the specific game state by the satisfaction of the first control condition, and when the control of the specific game state by the satisfaction of the second control condition. When controlling to different effect modes and controlling to the high probability state and the entry rate improving state after the end of the big hit game, a symbol fluctuation game that is a predetermined number of times greater than the specified number of times is executed after the end of the big hit game. By the time it is controlled to the high probability state and the entry rate improvement state without winning the falling lottery, control to a different production mode before and after the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed. Is the gist.

For the game machine, the first control means may be configured that have a change pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern.

For the game machine, the front Symbol symbol variation games, the a first symbol variation game executed in accordance with the game ball of the incoming balls to first start hole, ball entrance of game ball into the second start hole the second symbol variation games and may there Ru configured to be executed in accordance with the.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The figure which shows the control content of a distribution member. The figure which shows the control content of a game state. The figure which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a reach probability, a fluctuation pattern determination table, and a type designation command. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows the transition transition of production mode. The figure which shows the production design. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of each production. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of each production. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of each production. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the production aspect of each production. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production aspect of each production. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows a game state, a fluctuation pattern determination table, and an effect mode.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate respective directions when 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 includes 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, a game ball (game medium) is shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing strength of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a light emitting body (not shown) built therein, and is configured to be able to emit light, blink, and turn off by the light emitting body. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting 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 surface side of the frame body 11. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and a music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 as an operating means on the front surface side of the frame body 11 at a position where it can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of presentation. 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 on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. On the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one kind or a plurality of kinds of first special symbols. The first special symbol display portion 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 portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute 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 "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is " It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery (big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing over time. In the present specification, “confirmed stop display” means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviating symbol as a deviant display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the jackpot will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the deviating symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it is deviating.

In this 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 this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game won in the big hit lottery. As will be described later in detail, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be won.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c displays information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special reserved number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each “4”.

The information display device 22 is normally provided with a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed 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 normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normally out-of-symbol symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal winning symbol will be the normal winning symbol. In the normal game, when the outlying pattern is derived, the player can recognize that it is outlying normally. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described later in detail, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easy to establish the hold condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 normally includes a hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is suspended to be recognized because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normally reserved number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations substantially in the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as an effect executing means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) that displays an image (design) imitating a predetermined character or character.

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

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, 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 such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the outlying symbols are derived, in the effect game, outlying symbol combinations due to the effect symbols are derived. For example, a deviating symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbol in at least a part of the columns is different from the effect symbol in the other column. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect design is fluctuatingly displayed.

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 (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously variably displayed. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting opening 28 that is open to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first start opening 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is also satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 as the first detection means detects the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 28 (the game ball entered into the first start opening 28).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting opening 29 that opens to the game 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 opening 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game may be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is also satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection means detects the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29 (the game ball entered into the second start opening 29).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal variable member 30 which can be operated in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 29 or can be easily inserted. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 5). The normal variable member 30 as the opening/closing member is operated in the permissible state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normal variable member 30 as the opening/closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can be in the allowed state and the restricted state. In this embodiment, the allowable state corresponds to the first ball entering state and the regulation state corresponds to the second ball entering state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opening to the game 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 gaming 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 that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as the special detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the special winning opening 31).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 that is operable in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or is easily inserted into the special winning opening 31. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be inserted into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 5). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening/closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special ball entrance can be in the allowed state or the restricted state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special passage area 36, through which the game balls entered in the special winning opening 31 can pass, and a normal passage area 37, downstream of the special winning opening 31. 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, and a special passage area 36 is provided in the first passage and a 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 the game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE6, the high-probability state is given after the big hit game is over. In this way, the special passage sensor SE6 as the special passage detecting means detects that the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 has passed the special passage area 36 (the game ball having passed the special passage area 36).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a distribution member 38 capable of operating in a first distribution state and a second distribution state at a position where a passage through which a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passes is branched. There is. The first distribution state is a state in which the 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 the game ball entered in the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passage area 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates the distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 5). The distribution member 38 as the distribution means can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state in the big hit game.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a special winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the above winning opening. “Prize” is to enter a game ball into a 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, the 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 the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning the big hit lottery are higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability 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 shot is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29. Therefore, a game state advantageous for the player (ball entering It will be in an easy state and an improved rate of entry.

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is set to be larger than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state is preferably performed.

In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, normally, the variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the 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 it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 29 than the high base state or the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 29.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a variation time shortening control of a special symbol that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When performing the variation time reduction control of the special symbol, 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-variable time shortened state" for special symbols.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "low-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state". In addition, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state, a high base state (state of improved ball entry rate) and a low base state (state of improved non-ball entry rate), and The certainty base state corresponds to the specific game state.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. A plurality of types of jackpot designs (types of jackpots) are defined for each 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 in which the special winning opening 31 is opened are played after the opening time has elapsed. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is a first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in the present embodiment) of game balls enter the special winning opening 31, or a second end when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is met. In other words, the end condition for ending each of the plurality of round games is the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that enter the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit number, and the special winning opening 31 is entered. There is a second end condition in which the number of game balls entered does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 is obtained. Takes an open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 will take a closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for 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 concrete big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, among the 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game, 55 kinds of big hit symbols are the symbols ZC, 45. The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbols ZD. Further, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 70 kinds of big hit symbols are the symbols Za, and 5 kinds of big hit symbols are the symbols Zb, respectively. It is classified. Further, among the 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 5 kinds of big hit symbols are the symbols Zc, and 20 kinds of big hit symbols are the symbols Zd, respectively. It is classified. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots for the first special game and four types of jackpots for the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZC, ZD, and Za to Zd using the type of big hit symbol. Also, as the type of big hit game given based on the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZC, ZD, Za to Zd using the type of big hit symbols.

As a jackpot game based on the symbols Za and Zb, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a big hit game based on the symbols ZC, ZD, and Zc, 9 times, which is less than 16 times, is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the big hit game based on the symbol Zd, 4 times, which is less than 9 times, is set as the upper limit number of round games.

In this embodiment, as each jackpot game, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game, and 2.5 s is specified as the inter-round interval time. In addition, in the present embodiment, the interval time between rounds is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the interval time between the rounds elapses, the next round game is started. Or the ending time is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (10 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (25 s in the present embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

As shown in FIG. 2, as each jackpot game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, as the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then from the first distribution state to the second distribution state, the second to fourth times That is, multiple round games are defined. Therefore, when the operation round game is started, the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information defined for the type of jackpot, and then the first distribution state is achieved. The distribution state is changed 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, in a plurality of round games, an operation round game that can operate the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state and a non-operation round game that does not operate the distribution member 38 in the first distribution state. is there. In addition, in the present embodiment, the plurality of round games includes a plurality of consecutive operation round games.

The control contents (distribution control) of the distribution member 38 include short distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state for a short time and time when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state. There is a long long distribution control. That is, the control content of the distribution member 38 includes a plurality of types of distribution control for operating the distribution member 38 so that the time for obtaining 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 jackpot type and each operation round game. Specifically, the start condition of each distribution control is satisfied when the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in the operation round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, as the start condition of the short distribution control, similarly to all kinds of big hit games, the number of entered balls of the game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in each operation round game becomes "1". This is the case.

As the start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZC, Za to Zc, the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in any of the operation round games is "2". It is established as a trigger, and in the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and Zd, it is not established in any of the operation round games (indicated as "0" in the figure).

Specifically, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZC, Za to Zc, the number of game balls detected by the special prize sensor SE3 becomes “2” in the second to fourth round games as a trigger. The distribution control start condition is satisfied. In the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and Zd, in the second to fourth round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not established regardless of the number of entered game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3. As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of big hit when the big hit lottery is won in the second special game is the same as the kind of big hit when the big hit lottery is won in the first special game. There are big hits that are controlled and big hits that are not controlled by long distribution.

In the present embodiment, the number of balls entered, which is the start condition for the long distribution control, is set to be larger than the number of balls entered that is the start condition for the short distribution control. Therefore, in the operation round game, after the short distribution control is performed, the long distribution control may be performed, and after the long distribution control is performed, the short distribution control is not performed. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the distribution control information defines the termination condition of each distribution control. As the end condition of the short distribution control, when 0.028s has passed since the start condition was satisfied, or when the operating round game ends by 0.028s after the start condition is satisfied To establish. That is, the short distribution control means that when the condition for ending the round game is not satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, that time elapses. This is the distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates to take the second distribution state as a trigger. In addition, the short distribution control, if the end condition of the round game is satisfied before a predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, the end condition of the round game is satisfied. This is the distribution control in which the distribution member 38 operates to take the second distribution state as a trigger.

As the end condition of the long distribution control, regardless of the time elapsed after the start condition is satisfied, it is satisfied when a predetermined time (2 s in the present embodiment) has elapsed after the operation round game has ended. .. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined time, the distribution member 38 after the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 enters the special winning opening 31 (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). There is enough time to reach. Further, in the present embodiment, 2.5 s is specified as the inter-round interval time and 2 s is specified as the end condition of the long distribution control, and a time shorter than the inter-round interval time is the end condition of the long distribution control. Will be defined as. That is, in the long distribution control, when the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, a predetermined time elapses after the condition for ending the round game is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 becomes the first distribution state. It is distribution control that operates so as to take two distribution states.

In this way, the long distribution control is distribution control that enables distribution of the game ball to the special passage area 36, and compared with the short distribution control, the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 It can be said that the distribution control facilitates passing through the special passage area 36. In other words, the big hit game based on the symbols ZC, Za to Zc can be said to be a big hit game in which the game ball is more likely to pass through the special passage area 36 than the big hit game based on the symbols ZD, Zd. Further, it can be said that the short distribution control is distribution control in which the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passage area 36 as compared with the long distribution control. In the present embodiment, each distribution control corresponds to a plurality of types of motion patterns, short distribution control corresponds to a first motion pattern, and long distribution control corresponds to a second motion pattern.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZC, Za to Zc, in the second to fourth round games, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed. In the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and Zd, in the second to fourth round games, short distribution control is performed, but long distribution control is not performed. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZC, Za to Zc, at least the operation round game that allows the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 is performed, while the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and Zd. At, the operation round game that allows the game balls to pass to the special passage area 36 is not performed.

Thus, 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 based on the long distribution control. There is a first operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated. 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, and the distribution member 38 can be distributed so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. There is a second working 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 the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passage area 36 as compared with the second operation round game.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, a high probability state is given as the game state after the end of the big hit game until the winning of the falling lottery. .. 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 ended until the predetermined number of special games are ended or the predetermined number of special games are ended. The high base state is given until the big hit game is given before. In this case, the predetermined number of special games includes 100 special games as the minimum guaranteed number of times regardless of whether the high-probability state is given or the low-probability state is given. If the state is given, the 101st and subsequent special games are also included. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during a big hit game, a high base state is given until the 100 special games are finished, and a high base state is given thereafter, unless a big hit game is given. The high base state is given while the probability state is given, but when the low probability state is given by winning the falling 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, the high probability state is not given but the low probability state is given as the game state after the end of the big hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, a special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is ended as a game state after the end of the big hit game. Until then, or until the jackpot game is given before the special game of the maximum number of times is finished, the high base state is given.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is set to 205/65536 (about 1/320) in the low probability state and 505/65536 (about 1/130) in the high probability state. As the falling probability, 120/65536 (about 1/546) is set. 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 normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is 396 ms in the low base state and 5400 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. When it is detected, "14" is set, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set. In the present embodiment, the big hit based on the symbols ZC and Za to Zc correspond to the first big hit, and the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd correspond to the second big hit.

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

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 executes 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 executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

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 as the first control means 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 judgment value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation 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. The variation pattern does not have 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 fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern, a deviated reach fluctuation pattern, and a deviated fluctuation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the outlying reach variation pattern, as the content of the effect of the effect game, the content of the effect of finally deriving a symbol combination that is out of the way through the reach effect is defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the deficit symbol combination without passing through the reach effect are defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, or the like. The main control board 40 is also configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or 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 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 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 be able 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 as the second control means executes various processes (for example, processes relating to effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, a judgment value, 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 the light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect on the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the voice effect data regarding the voice effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during 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, or the like. Further, 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 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 control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured 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, the 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 process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 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 opening 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). To judge. When the first special pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the interrupt processing after the next time. That is, the main control CPU 40a outputs the information set in the output buffer to the sub control board 41 in another command output process by setting the information (control information) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a corresponds to the information output means.

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 the falling lottery, a random number used for the big hit lottery, a random number used for determining the big hit symbol, a random number used for the reach lottery, a random number used for determining the variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game 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 a game ball has not entered the first starting opening 28, when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When a game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for 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 reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold 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 so 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, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the 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 special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative decision when not in the big hit game and in the special game, while making a negative decision in the big hit game or during the special game. When the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special hold 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 pending number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special reserved number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold 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 reserved number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to give the low probability state, based on the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to the fall lottery (fall determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the fall lottery corresponds to the fall lottery means. The determination as to whether or not to give the low probability state is made, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the fall determination value match.

In the present embodiment, when the special game is started, the falling lottery is performed in either the high-probability state or the low-probability state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the special game is started. 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 falling lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a executes the following process. The main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control in the low probability state in the main probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a has a value that allows the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to specify that the main base state flag is controlled to the high base state, and the number of remaining special games that give the high base state is "0". In some cases, the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is set to a value that can be specified to control the low base state.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a gives a low probability state when winning the falling lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls to the low probability state when the falling lottery is won while being controlled to the high probability state. Further, when the falling lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a gives the low base state when the number of remaining special games for giving the high base state is “0”. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state control means.

The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) capable of specifying a low probability state to the output buffer. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state to the output buffer. Set to.

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

In the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won in the case of starting the special game this time, the big hit lottery in the low probability state is performed from the big hit lottery of the current special game, but not limited to this, for example, The big hit lottery in the low probability state may be performed from the big hit lottery of the next special game.

When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the decided big hit symbol in the 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 provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the 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 process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a that determines the big hit symbol (type of big hit) corresponds to the big hit type determining means, and the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern corresponds to the variation pattern determining means.

On the other hand, in the case where the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a makes a reach determination that determines whether or not the reach effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the value of the read random number used for the reach lottery matches the reach determination value. That is, the main control CPU 40a that determines whether the value of the random number used in the reach lottery matches the reach determination value in this way corresponds to the reach determination means.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the falling symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the outlying reach variation pattern and the outlying variation pattern based on the determination result of the reach determination and the value of the random number used to determine the readout variation pattern.

The main control CPU 40a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, sets the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, as in the case of the big hit, and then the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. .

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the above-mentioned control when starting the first special game. That is, the main control CPU40a, the determination of the jackpot pattern or the out-of-match symbol based on the result of the subtraction of the second special holding number, the falling lottery, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), and the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) The variation pattern is determined based on the result, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, 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 the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. 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 variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, the instruction to stop the variation of the effect symbol, information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game (Shown as the end command) in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can carry out a jackpot lottery of the first special game in response to the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 28, and in response to the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 29. The big hit lottery of the second special game can be performed.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) 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 special game of the big hit 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 to start the round game so that the special winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are completed.

Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, 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 each time the round game is ended.

In particular, the main control CPU 40a, among the plurality of round games, in the operation round game that operates the distribution member 38 from the second distribution state to the first distribution state, is set to a big hit symbol (type of big hit). The distribution actuator A3 is controlled based on the distribution control information, and the operation of the distribution member 38 is controlled.

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

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information set in the big hit symbol (type of big hit), refers to the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31, and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied. If it is determined that the number of balls entered is short, the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the termination condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and when the termination condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. The minute distribution control is ended and the short distribution control is ended.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the big hit pattern (type of big hit), refers to the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31, and the start condition for the long distribution control is satisfied. If it is determined that it is the number of balls to enter, 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 termination condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and when the termination 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. The long-division control is ended by operating the minute state.

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

When the final round game ends, 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. The main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed. In this way, the main control CPU 40a capable of giving a big hit game corresponds to a big hit game giving means. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the operation of the distribution member 38 corresponds to the distribution control means.

Next, the 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 a value in the main control RAM 40c that can specify that the high probability state should be controlled 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 the falling lottery is won. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores a value in the main control RAM 40c that can specify that the game ball is to be controlled to a high base state when the big hit game is finished when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. Set to the main base state flag that is set. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, the number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) that corresponds to the minimum guaranteed number of times to give the high base state, as the remaining number of special games to give the high base state. Let

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times is "0", the main control CPU 40a sets the remaining number of times to "0" when a value capable of specifying control to the low probability state is stored in the main probability state flag. With the end of the special game, the main base state flag is set to a value with which it is possible to specify control to the low base state. 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 continuously gives 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 passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main probability state flag that has been set. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, when the big hit game is finished, the main control RAM40c can specify a value for controlling the high base state. Set to the main base state flag stored in. In this case, the main control CPU 40a grants the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, and therefore, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of the special game to which the high base state is assigned. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times is "0", the main control CPU 40a stores the remaining number of times as "0" because the main probability state flag stores a value capable of specifying control to the low probability state. With the end of the special game, the main base state flag is set to a value with which it is possible to specify control to the low base state. 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 a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main probability state flag, a value that can specify controlling to a low probability state when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify controlling to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, while controlling the high probability state after the big hit game, while the special pass during the big hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the area 36, the low probability state is controlled after the big hit game is over. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state after the end of the big hit game.

In particular, a case where the high-precision high-base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game will be described. When the high-precision high-base state is controlled after the jackpot game is over, the jackpot based on the symbols ZD, Zd is won by the special game by 100 times after the jackpot game is over, and the special When the game ball has not passed through the passage area 36, the main control CPU 40a controls the low certainty high base state after the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and Zd ends. In this case, the main control CPU 40a will control to the low accurate high base state until the special game is executed 100 times after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd.

As a specific example, after the first big hit game is finished, it is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state, and in the 50th special game, the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd is won, and the special passing area 36 is a game ball. When it does not pass, the main control CPU 40a controls to a high base state until the special game is executed 100 times after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd. In other words, after the first big hit game, the high base state is controlled in 150 special games.

On the other hand, when the high-precision high-base state is controlled after the jackpot game is over, when the falling lottery is won by the time 100 special games are executed after the jackpot game is over, the main control CPU 40a outputs 100 The low accurate high base state is controlled until the special game is executed twice.

As a specific example, when the jackpot game is finished, the high-precision and high-base state is controlled, and when the falling lottery is won in the 50th special game, the main control CPU 40a causes the 100th special game after the jackpot game is finished. Control to high base state until is executed. In other words, after the jackpot game is over, the high base state is controlled in 100 special games.

In this way, even when the same high-precision high-base state is controlled, when the special game is executed 100 times, the case where the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd is won and the falling lottery is won. It will be controlled to the high base state in a different period from when it is performed. In other words, even if the same high-precision high-base state is controlled, if the jackpot based on the symbols ZD and Zd is won before the 100 special games have been executed, the falling lottery will occur. It will be controlled to a high base state in a longer period than when winning.

Also, in the case of being controlled to a high-probability state after the jackpot game is over, after 100 special games have been executed after the jackpot game is over, the jackpot based on the symbols ZD, Zd is won, and the special When the game ball has not passed through the passage area 36, the main control CPU 40a controls the low certainty high base state after the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and Zd ends. In this case, the main control CPU 40a will control to the low accurate high base state until the special game is executed 100 times after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd.

As a specific example, after the first big hit game is finished, it is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state, and in the 150th special game, the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd is won, and the special passing area 36 has a game ball When it does not pass, the main control CPU 40a controls to a high base state until the special game is executed 100 times after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZD and Zd. In other words, after the first big hit game, the high base state is controlled in 250 special games.

On the other hand, when the high-precision high base state is controlled after the jackpot game is over, when the falling lottery is won after 100 special games have been executed after the jackpot game is over, the main control CPU 40a determines the falling lottery. The high-precision high-base state is controlled until the special game won is executed. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls from the special game won in the falling lottery to the low-probability low-base state.

As a specific example, when the jackpot game is finished, the high-precision and high-base state is controlled, and if the falling lottery is won in the 150th special game, the main control CPU 40a causes the 149th special game after the jackpot game. Control to high base state until is executed. That is, after the jackpot game is over, it is controlled to a high base state in 149 special games.

In this way, even in the same high-precision high-base state, after the special game is executed 100 times, the jackpot based on the symbols ZD and Zd and the falling lottery are won. It will be controlled to a high base state in a different period depending on the case. In other words, even if the same high-precision high-base state is controlled, if the jackpot based on the symbols ZD and Zd is won after 100 special games have been executed, the falling lottery is won. It will be controlled to the high base state in a longer period than in the case of performing. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state control means. Further, in the present embodiment, 100 times corresponds to the specified number of times.

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

The main control CPU 40a sets a low base state command in the output buffer when the main base state flag is set to a value that can be specified to control the low base state. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can specify that the high base state is controlled, the main control CPU 40a can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the 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. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the off symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the off symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the variation pattern based on the game start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the identified variation pattern, the reach effect execution condition is satisfied, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, an outlying symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787"). )). In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is defined that the outlier variation pattern with the reach effect is determined. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined 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 as to variably display effect symbols 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, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol, and at the same time as the input of the game end command, the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol. To derive. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (reach effect) based on the variation pattern during the execution of the special game. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

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

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decoration 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 the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the low-probability state. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify 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 game 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 capable of identifying the low base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high control state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high control state in the sub control state flag stored in the control sub RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game 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.

Here, the reach determination and the determination of the variation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, last big hit information (shown as “last big hit” in the figure) about the last big hit, the current game state, and a special game executed after the last big hit game is finished. The reach determination is performed based on the number of times the game has been executed (denoted as "the number of games" in the figure). As the last big hit information, the kind of big hit (whether it was a big hit in the first special game or a big hit in the second special game), and whether the game ball has passed the special passage area 36 in the big hit game, It is included.

In the main control ROM 40b, the reach determination value is stored so as to correspond to the previous big hit information, the current game state, and the number of times of execution of the special game executed after the end of the last big hit game.

In particular, when the gaming state is the low-probability-high base state and the number of executions of the special game is "1" to "100", the reach probability (in the case of the outlier, the outreach variation when the outlier occurs) The reach determination values are associated so that the probabilities that patterns are determined are different.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control conditions that are controlled to the same low accuracy/high base state include the first control condition and the second control condition. The first control condition is satisfied when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. On the other hand, when the second control condition is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state after the end of the big hit game, and when the player has won the falling lottery after the end of the big hit game and before 100 special games have been executed. To establish.

Then, even in the case of being controlled to the same low accuracy/high base state, the reach probability is different when the first control condition is satisfied and when the second control condition is satisfied.
Specifically, as the last big hit information, when the big hit in the first special game and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 in the big hit game, the low certainty and high base state is controlled. In this case, when the number of executions of the special game is "1" to "100", the reach probability is 13/233. As the big hit information last time, when the big special game is a big hit and the game ball has not passed the special passing area 36 in the big hit game, the low accurate high base state is controlled. In this case, the reach probability is 6/233 when the number of executions of the special game is “1” to “100”.

On the other hand, regardless of the type of special game as the previous big hit information, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the big hit game, the falling lottery is won before the special game is executed 100 times. Then, the low accurate high base state is controlled. In this case, the reach probability is 4/233 when the number of executions of the special game is “1” to “99”, and the reach probability is 233/233 when the number of executions of the special game is “100”. Become.

Further, as the previous big hit information, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 in the big hit game, and when the number of executions of the special game is "1" to "99", the high-precision high base before winning the falling lottery The reach probability is 4/233, which is the same when the player is in the state and when the player is in the low certainty and high base state after winning the falling lottery. That is, as the previous big hit information, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 in the big hit game, when the special game execution frequency is "1" to "99", regardless of the type of the special game, Similarly, before and after winning the falling lottery, the reach probability is 4/233.

As described above, even when the same low accuracy base state is controlled, when the low accuracy base state is controlled by the establishment of the first control condition (13/233 or 6/233), The reach effect is executed with a different probability when the low accurate high base state is controlled by the establishment of the control condition (4/233 or 233/233). Further, when the low certainty and high base state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition, the reach effect is executed with the same probability before and after winning the falling lottery (4/233).

In addition, when controlled in the same low accuracy and high base state, when the first control condition is satisfied when winning the big hit lottery in the first special game (13/233), the big hit lottery is won in the second special game. In this case, the reach effect is executed with a different probability from when the first control condition is satisfied (6/233). On the other hand, when controlled to the same low certainty and high base state, when the second control condition is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won in the first special game, and when the big hit lottery is won in the second special game. The reach effect is executed with the same probability as when the control condition is satisfied (4/233 or 233/233).

Further, the main control ROM 40b, the fluctuation pattern determination table (hereinafter "decision table") so as to correspond to the previous big hit information, the current game state, and the number of times the special game is executed after the last big hit game is finished. Is shown) is stored. The determination table is an information group (data group) for determining the variation pattern. Moreover, the conditions for determining the variation pattern differ depending on the type of the determination table.

In particular, when the gaming state is the low certainty high base state and the number of executions of the special game is "1" to "100", different determination tables are associated with the previous big hit information.

In this way, even when the same low accuracy base state is controlled, when the low accuracy base state is controlled by the establishment of the first control condition (tables T11 to T13) and the second control condition When the condition is satisfied, the fluctuation pattern is determined under different determination conditions from when controlled to the low accurate high base state (tables T21 and T31). Further, when the low certainty base state is controlled by the satisfaction of the second control condition, the variation pattern is determined under the same determination condition before and after the falling lottery is won (table T21).

Further, when the same low accuracy and high base state is controlled, when the first control condition is satisfied in the case of winning the big hit lottery in the first special game (table T11), the big hit lottery is won in the second special game. In this case, the reach effect is executed with a different probability from when the first control condition is satisfied (tables T12 and T13). On the other hand, when controlled to the same low certainty and high base state, when the second control condition is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won in the first special game, and when the big hit lottery is won in the second special game. The variation pattern is determined under the same determination condition as when the control condition is satisfied (tables T21 and T31).

Here, the variation pattern and the determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7.
As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control ROM 41b stores the determination value for determining the variation pattern so as to correspond to the type of the determination table and the variation pattern. In FIG. 7, selectable fluctuation patterns are indicated by “◯” and non-selectable fluctuation patterns are indicated by “−” for easy understanding of the invention.

As a specific example, when the determination table T11 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP11 to HP14 and HP36 is determined. When the determination table T12 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP21 to HP24, HP26, HP27, HP29, HP36 is determined. When the determination table T13 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP27, HP29, HP31, HP33, HP36 is determined. When the determination table T21 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP21 to HP25, HP27, HP28, and HP36 is determined. When the determination table T31 is referred to, one of the variation patterns HP28, HP35, HP36 is determined.

The variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a big hit will occur. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP04, HP14, HP27 to HP29, HP36 are defined as the big hit fluctuation pattern. The variation patterns HP03, HP13, HP24 to HP26, HP33 to HP35 are defined as outlier reach variation patterns, and the variation patterns HP01, HP02, HP11, HP12, HP21 to HP23, HP31, HP32 are respectively defined as outlier variation patterns.

In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP01 to HP04 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP11 to HP14, HP21 to HP29, HP31 to HP34 can be selected in the high base state. It is an example of a variation pattern. Further, the variation patterns HP35 and HP36 are variation patterns selectable in both the low base state and the high base state.

The fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01. The fluctuation pattern HP12 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP11. The fluctuation pattern HP22 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP21, and the fluctuation pattern HP23 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP22.

Further, the variation patterns of the big hit variation and the outlying reach variation are variation patterns in which various reach effects are executed. In particular, the variation patterns HP25, HP28, HP35 are variation patterns in which the fourth super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “SR4”) effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, the determination table T31 is the 100th special game when the winning lottery is won in the 1st to 99th special games when the high-precision high-base state is controlled after the jackpot game is over. This is a referenced table. In addition, the decision table T31 is referred to in the special game won in the falling lottery when the falling lottery is won in the special game after the 100th time when the high-precision high base state is controlled after the jackpot game is over. Table. The decision table T31 is not referred to in other cases. In the case where the determination table T31 is referred to, the variation pattern HP35 is determined when there is a deviation in the special game that is won in the falling lottery, but the variation pattern HP28 is determined when the special game that is won in the falling lottery is a big hit. Will be done. Further, when the determination table T31 is referred to, the variation pattern HP25 is not determined.

The decision table T21 is a table that is referred to regardless of whether or not the falling lottery is won. The determination tables T22 to T24 are tables that are referred to when the falling lottery is not won. When the determination tables T21, T22, and T24 are referred to, the variation patterns HP25 and HP28 can be determined. When the determination table T23 is referred to, the variation pattern HP25 cannot be determined, but the variation pattern HP28. Can be determined. The fluctuation patterns HP25, HP28, and HP35 are fluctuation patterns in which the SR4 effect is executed.

In this way, when the high-precision high-base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the variation patterns HP25 and HP28 in which the SR4 effect is executed can be determined in the first to 99th special games, but the variation patterns can be determined. HP35 is undecidable. Further, in the 100th to 200th and the 202nd and subsequent special games, the fluctuation patterns HP25, HP28, and HP35 in which the SR4 effect is executed can be determined. Further, after the jackpot game is over, if it is controlled to the highly accurate and high base state, the variation patterns HP28 and HP35 in which the SR4 effect is executed can be determined in the 201st special game, but the SR4 effect is executed. The variation pattern HP25, which is the outlying reach variation, cannot be determined.

For this reason, when the high-precision high-base state is controlled after the jackpot game is over, when the SR4 effect is executed in the first to 99th special games, there are cases where it is a jackpot and a case where it is lost. , Regardless of whether or not the player has won the falling lottery, there is no case where the player is controlled to a low base state. After the jackpot game is over, if it is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state, if SR4 effects are executed in the 100th to 200th and 202nd special games and thereafter, a jackpot, a case of a big hit, and a fall In some cases, the low base state may be controlled according to the lottery winning. When the SR4 effect is executed in the special game after the 201st time, there are cases where it is a big hit and cases where it is controlled to a low base state according to the winning of the falling lottery, and there is no case where it is out of sync. That is, the SR4 effect is an effect that can be executed when the jackpot is a big hit, when the SR4 is out of the jackpot, and when the low base state is controlled according to the winning of the falling lottery. In the present embodiment, the reach effect other than the SR4 effect is not executed as the variation pattern dedicated to the fall.

In the present embodiment, in the determination tables T21 and T22, the variation patterns HP21 to HP23 can be determined as the variation patterns that are the outlying variations, whereas in the determination table T24, the variation patterns that are the outlying variations are the variation patterns. HP22 and HP23 can be determined, but the fluctuation pattern HP21 cannot be determined. Even from this point of view, it is specified that the variation time is shorter when the decision table T24 is referred to than when the decision tables T21 and T22 are referred to.

Further, the variation pattern HP36 is a variation pattern that can be selected when a big hit is made in the second special game in the low base state and when a big hit is made in the first special game in the high base state, and is selected in other cases. It is an impossible special fluctuation pattern. Note that in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, by referring to various determination tables, any of various variation patterns is determined, but it is a big hit In some cases, it may be possible to specify that the low base state is controlled according to the winning of the falling lottery.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a outputs a type designation command for designating the reach probability and the variation pattern determination condition to the sub control CPU 41a at a predetermined timing. The start of the special game corresponds to this predetermined timing.

As shown in FIG. 6, the type designation command is a control command composed of an upper byte and a lower byte. The type designation command includes a plurality of types of commands for designating the last big hit information, the current game state, and the number of times the special game is executed after the last big hit game is finished, and CAH is set as the upper byte. 00H to 0AH are allocated as the lower bytes.

In particular, when the gaming state is the low certainty high base state and the number of executions of the special game is "1" to "100", different determination tables are associated with the previous big hit information.

As described above, based on the type designation commands CAH01H to CAH03H, CAH04H, and CAH09H, the main control CPU 40a controls the low-accuracy high base state when the first control condition is satisfied and the low-accuracy high condition when the second control condition is satisfied. A different type designation command is output to the sub control CPU 41a when the high base state is controlled. According to the type designation command CAH04H, the main control CPU 40a outputs the same type designation command to the sub control CPU 41a before and after winning the falling lottery when the second control condition is satisfied.

According to the type designation commands CAH01H to CAH03H, the main control CPU 40a determines when the first control condition is satisfied when the jackpot is the big hit in the first special game and when the first control condition is satisfied when the jackpot is the big hit in the second special game. And output different type designation commands to the sub control CPU 41a. On the other hand, based on the type designation commands CAH04H and CAH09H, the main control CPU 40a determines that a big hit has occurred in the first special game and the second control condition has been satisfied, and that a second control condition has been fulfilled and the second control condition has been satisfied in the second special game. The same type designation command is output to the sub control CPU 41a as when it is done.

In particular, based on the type designation commands CAH02H and CAH03H, the main control CPU 40a, when the big control is achieved in the second special game and the first control condition is satisfied, the 1st to 99th special games after the end of the big hit game, A type designation command different from that in the 100th special game is output to the sub control CPU 41a. On the other hand, from the type designation command CAH01H, the main control CPU 40a, when a big hit in the first special game and the first control condition is satisfied, after the big hit game is over, until 100 special games are executed, The same type designation command is output to the sub control CPU 41a regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

According to the type designation commands CAH06H to CAH08H, the main control CPU 40a is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, but when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game is 101 to 200 times. And a type designation command different from 201 times or more than 202 times is output to the sub control CPU 41a.

According to the type designation command CAH09H, the main control CPU 40a controls when the special game is executed 100 times after being controlled to the low accurate high base state by the establishment of the second control condition, and 100 times after the end of the big hit game. The same type designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 41a when the falling lottery is won after the special game is executed and the low probability state is controlled.

Even when different determination tables T12 and T21 are referred to, the same variation patterns HP21 to HP23 may be determined. From this, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first control condition is satisfied and the second control condition is satisfied even when the same variation pattern (predetermined variation pattern) is determined. A different type designation command is output to the sub control CPU 41a.

Even when different determination tables T12 and T21 are referred to, the same variation patterns HP24 and HP27 may be determined. In view of this, the main control CPU 40a determines that the first control condition is satisfied even when the variation pattern (specific variation pattern) in which the same reach effect (specific reach effect) is executed is determined. , A different type designation command is output to the sub control CPU 41a when the second control condition is satisfied.

In the present embodiment, the game start command corresponds to the predetermined control information, and the type designation command corresponds to the specific control information. Further, in the present embodiment, 1 to 99 times correspond to the first number, and 100 times correspond to the second number. Further, 101 to 200 times correspond to the first specific number of times, and 201 times or 202 times or more correspond to the second specific number of times.

Here, control regarding reach determination, variation pattern determination, and type designation command determination will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a sets an initial count value in the execution count counter until the first special game executed after the jackpot game is finished, and the execution count is triggered by the execution of the special game being started. Update the counter. The execution number counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sets "202" as the initial count value in the execution count counter, and subtracts "1" from the execution count counter when the execution of the special game is started. The execution count counter is updated by, but is not limited to this. As a result, the main control CPU 40a can count the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game, and can specify the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game.

When a big hit occurs, the main control CPU 40a stores the determined big hit type in the main control RAM 40c as the last big hit information. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c whether or not the game ball has passed the special passage area 36 during the big hit game as the last big hit information. This allows the main control CPU 40a to specify the type of big hit and whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, based on the last big hit information, even after the big hit game is over.

In the special symbol start process, when the reach determination is performed, the main control CPU 40a, based on the last big hit information, the type of the last big hit, and whether or not the game ball has passed the special passage area 36 in the last big hit game. Specify. Then, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the execution number counter and specifies the number of times of execution of the special game executed after the end of the previous jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 40a identifies the current game state based on the value of the main probability state flag and the value of the main base state flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a identifies the reach determination value corresponding to the identified content, and determines whether or not the random number used in the reach lottery matches the reach determination value.

Similarly, when determining the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a, the type of the last big hit, whether the game ball has passed the special passage area 36 in the last big hit game, The number of times the special game is executed after the jackpot game is finished, and the current game state are specified. Then, the main control CPU 40a identifies the determination table corresponding to the identified content, refers to the identified determination table, and determines the variation pattern based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern. Further, the main control CPU 40a identifies the type designation command corresponding to the identified content, and sets the identified type designation command in the output buffer.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled to be transferable after the completion of each jackpot game or the start of the special game. The effect mode corresponds to the type of the background image on the effect display device 27, and can be specified by the player from the background image. The effect mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

Next, the effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly classified into five types of effect modes MA, MB, MC, MD, and ME.

The effect mode MA is an effect mode in the low base state, and the effect modes MB to ME are, in principle, effect modes in the high base state. In other words, the effect modes include effect modes MA that can be controlled in the low base state and effect modes MB to ME that can be controlled in the high base state.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state after the jackpot game is over, and after the jackpot game is over, if the player has won the falling lottery in the 101st special game or later, the special winning lottery prize is won. The game is controlled to a low accurate low base state, but is controlled to the same effect mode as that during execution of the special game before winning the falling lottery. Therefore, even in the low base state, it is exceptionally controlled to the effect mode corresponding to the high base state.

In addition, the effect mode MB can be stayed both when the high-probability state is given and when the high-probability state is not given. On the other hand, the effect mode MC can stay if the high-probability state is given, and cannot stay if the high-probability state is not given. The effect modes MD and ME are capable of staying when the high-probability state is not given, and are not stayable when the high-probability state is given.

When in the low base state, the player stays in the effect mode MA. On the other hand, in the high base state, the player stays in one of the effect modes MB to ME. Then, when various kinds of big hits are won, after the big hit game based on the big hits, the production mode can be shifted with the start of the first special game.

When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, after the big hit game is finished, the mode is shifted to the effect mode MB. Then, after the jackpot game is over, the mode is shifted to the effect mode MB, and when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (“200” in this embodiment) and the high base state is continued, as a general rule, the next special game. With the execution of the (201st special game), the effect mode MB is switched to the effect mode MC. In the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won due to the execution of the next special game a predetermined number of times, exceptionally, the performance mode MB is not continuously transferred from the performance mode MB to the performance mode MC. It is controlled by.

On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is won in the first special game and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the production mode MD is set after the big hit game is over. .. When the big hit lottery is won in the second special game and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the production mode ME is switched to after the big hit game ends.

Also, after the jackpot game is over, when the 100th special game is executed and the high base state is controlled to the low base state, the 101st special game is switched to the effect mode MA. Is becoming On the other hand, if the falling lottery is won when the 101st and subsequent special games are started after the jackpot game is over, the high base state is triggered by the execution of the special game won in the falling lottery. Although controlled to a low base state, the special mode next to the special game won in the falling lottery is switched to the effect mode MA.

Next, the control relating to the effect mode executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a sets the information corresponding to the type designation command in the effect mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, triggered by the input of the type designation command. The effect mode flag is a flag indicating an effect mode in which the player stays.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, when the type designation command CAH00H is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag. After the jackpot game is over, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag when any of the type designation commands CAH04H to CAH06H, CAH09H is input. After the jackpot game is over, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag when any of the type designation commands CAH07H, CAH08H, CAH0AH is input. When the type designation command CAH01H is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MD in the effect mode flag. When the type designation commands CAH02H and CAH03H are input, the sub control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode ME in the effect mode flag. In this way, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect mode based on the type designation command.

In particular, after the jackpot game is over, until the special game is executed 100 times, even if it is controlled in the same low accurate high base state, when the first control condition is satisfied, the type designation is performed. When any of the commands CAH01H to CAH03H is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect modes MD and ME. On the other hand, when the second control condition is satisfied, if one of the type designation commands CAH04H and CAH09H is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls to the effect mode MB. In this way, after the jackpot game is over, until the special game is executed 100 times, when the low-precision high-base state is similarly controlled, the sub-control CPU 41a determines when the first control condition is satisfied. And when the second control condition is satisfied, the effect mode is controlled differently.

After the jackpot game is over, if it is controlled to a high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy high-base state without winning the falling lottery and the falling lottery until 99 special games are executed. The same type designation command CAH04H is input both when the player has won and is in the low accurate high base state, and the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the effect mode MB. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the same effect mode MB before and after the winning of the falling lottery when the low certainty and high base state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition.

Further, in the case where the big hit lottery is won in the first special game, when the big hit game is finished and the low certainty high base state is controlled, the type designation command CAH01H is input, and the sub control CPU 41a makes the production mode MD. To control. On the other hand, in the case where the big hit lottery is won in the second special game, when the big hit game is finished and the low certainty high base state is controlled, the type designation commands CAH02H and CAH03H are input, and the sub-control CPU 41a produces the effect. Control to mode MD. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the jackpot lottery is won in the first special game, when the first control condition is satisfied to be controlled to the low certainty high base state, and when the jackpot lottery is won in the second special game. The effect mode is controlled to be different from that in the case of being controlled to the low accurate high base state by the establishment of the first control condition.

On the other hand, in both the case of winning the big hit lottery in the first special game and the case of winning the big hit lottery in the second special game, when the high-precision high base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the same type designation is made. Either of the commands CAH04H and CAH09H will be input, and the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode MB. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the jackpot lottery is won in the first special game, when the second control condition is satisfied to be controlled to a low certainty high base state, and when the jackpot lottery is won in the second special game. The same production modes MB and MC are controlled as when the low accurate high base state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the mode control means.

Then, when the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a reads out a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, and identifies the effect mode in which the player stays based on the value. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode. As a result, the effect display device 27 will execute the effect corresponding to the effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, a notification effect is executed that notifies various kinds of information in a specifiable manner, depending on the type of effect symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the big hit based on the symbols ZC, Za to Zc is won, the notification effect in which the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as an odd number symbol is executed. When the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd is won, the notification effect in which the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as an even number symbol is executed. When the falling lottery is won, a notification effect in which the effect symbol is fixedly displayed as a special symbol is executed at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, as the special symbol, the character symbol of "end" is adopted, but it is not limited to this.

Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined timing is 100 when the falling lottery is won in association with the 100th special game after the jackpot game is finished and when it is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state. The timing comes with the execution of the special game for the first time, and not the timing with the execution of the special game for the 1st to 99th times. In addition, as the predetermined timing, when the jackpot game is finished and the player is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state, and if the falling lottery is won along with the 101st special game or later, the special winning lottery is won. The timing comes with the execution of the game.

In this way, depending on the type of the effect symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed, whether the jackpot based on the symbols ZC, Za to Zc is won, the jackpot based on the symbols ZD and Zd, or the fall lottery is won. It becomes possible to specify. In other words, the notification effect is an effect in which, when the big hit based on the symbols ZC and Za to Zc is won, the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed as an odd number symbol, and when the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd is won. Is an effect in which the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as an even number symbol, and when the falling lottery is won, the effect symbol is an effect in which it is fixedly stopped and displayed as a special symbol.

In this embodiment, the notification effect corresponds to the specific effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode in which the effect symbols are fixedly displayed as an even number symbol corresponds to the first display mode, and the display mode in which the effect symbols are fixedly displayed as a special symbol corresponds to the second display mode.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15.
As shown in FIG. 11A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbol is fixedly displayed in a stopped state. In this case, the effect mode MA is controlled, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode MA is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, the fixed stop display is performed as a symbol combination in which the effect symbols are out of order. As shown in FIG. 11D, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(e), after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 11(f), the effect symbol is a jackpot symbol combination. May be displayed as a fixed stop. In this case, since the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination composed of even symbols, it is possible to specify that it is a jackpot game in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special passage area 36. Further, in this case, it is assumed that a big hit has been achieved in the first special game. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(g), a big hit effect is executed during the big hit game. As shown in FIG. 11(h), when the jackpot game is over, the jackpot is given in the first special game, and the low certainty and high base state is controlled, so the production mode MD is controlled, and the background image corresponding to the production mode MD. Is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, the fixed stop display is performed as a symbol combination in which the effect symbols are out. Then, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, the fixed stop display is performed as a symbol combination in which the effect symbols are out of alignment. As shown in FIG. 12E, when the 100th special game is over and the 101st special game is started after the jackpot game is over, the production mode MA is controlled to correspond to the production mode MA. The background image to be displayed is displayed, and the effect design that has been fixedly stopped and displayed is variably displayed. As shown in FIG. 12(f), after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, as shown in FIG. 12(g), the effect symbol is confirmed as a jackpot symbol combination. It may be stopped. In this case, since the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination composed of odd-numbered symbols, it is possible to specify that it is a jackpot game in which the game ball easily passes through the special passage area 36. Then, as shown in FIG. 12(h), a big hit effect is executed during the big hit game. Then, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, the special passage image "V" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Then, as shown in FIG. 13( b ), when the big hit game ends, the high precision base state is controlled, so the production mode MB is controlled, and the background image corresponding to the production mode MB is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13D, the fixed stop display is performed as a symbol combination in which the effect symbols are out. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 13(e), when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13(f), the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination including a special symbol "end". Then, as shown in FIG. 13(g), the effect symbol may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination composed of special symbols. In this case, since the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as the symbol combination including the special symbol, it is possible to specify that the prize has been won in the falling lottery. The symbol combination of the special symbols is included in the outlying symbol combination. As shown in FIG. 13(h), when the execution of the special game next to the special game won in the falling lottery is started, the production mode MA is controlled and the background image corresponding to the production mode MA is displayed and confirmed. The effect symbols that have been stopped and displayed will be variably displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect mode MB is controlled, a background image corresponding to the effect mode MB is displayed, and effect symbols are variably displayed. It Then, as shown in FIG. 14B, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14(c), the effect symbols may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination. In this case, since the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination composed of even symbols, it is possible to specify that it is a jackpot game in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special passage area 36. In addition, in this case, it is assumed that the second special game has been a big hit. Then, as shown in FIG. 14D, a big hit effect is executed during the big hit game. As shown in FIG. 14(e), when the jackpot game is over, the jackpot is played in the second special game, and the low certainty and high base state is controlled, so the production mode ME is controlled and the background image corresponding to the production mode ME. Is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14(f), when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect mode MB is controlled, a background image corresponding to the effect mode MB is displayed, and effect symbols are variably displayed. It Then, as shown in FIG. 15(b), the finalized design is displayed as a fixed stop as a design combination in which the effect design is out of order. As shown in FIG. 15C, when the 200th special game ends after the jackpot game ends and the 201st special game starts to be executed, it is controlled to the effect mode MC and corresponds to the effect mode MC. The background image to be displayed is displayed, and the effect design that has been fixedly stopped and displayed is variably displayed. As shown in FIG. 15D, the fixed stop display is performed as a symbol combination in which the effect symbols are out of order. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15(e), when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 15(f), the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination including a special symbol "end". Then, as shown in FIG. 15(g), the effect symbol may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a symbol combination composed of special symbols. As shown in FIG. 15(h), when the execution of the special game next to the special game won in the falling lottery is started, the production mode MA is controlled and the background image corresponding to the production mode MA is displayed and confirmed. The effect symbols that have been stopped and displayed will be variably displayed.

Here, the process of determining the effect symbol will be described in detail.
The sub-control CPU 41a specifies whether to be a big hit and the type of big hit based on the symbol command. When the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a big hit based on the symbols ZC and Za to Zc, it determines a big hit symbol combination composed of odd-numbered symbols as a symbol combination of the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd, it determines a big hit symbol combination composed of even-numbered symbols as the symbol combination of the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed.

In particular, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the variation pattern designated by the game start command is the variation pattern HP35, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination composed of special symbols as the symbol combination of the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the fluctuation pattern designated by the game start command is the fluctuation pattern HP25, the special symbols are used as the effect symbols in the left and right columns, and the special symbols other than the special symbols are used as the effect symbols in the middle row. The symbol is determined as the symbol combination of the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the variation pattern designated by the game start command is the variation pattern HP28, it determines the big hit symbol combination as the symbol combination of the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed, and from the special symbol. The constituted symbol combination is determined as the symbol combination of the effect symbols to be temporarily displayed.

The variation pattern HP35 is when the high base state is controlled to the low base state after the 100th special game is executed after the big hit game is finished, and when the 101st special game is executed after the big hit game is finished. This is a variation pattern determined when the player wins the falling lottery in the special game and is controlled from the high base state to the low base state.

From such a point of view, by determining the symbol combination of the effect symbols, the effect display device 27 will execute various notification effects using the effect symbols.
Specifically, when the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd is reached by the time the special game is executed 100 times after the end of the big hit game, with the execution of the special game which is the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd. The effect display device 27 confirms and stops the symbol combination of the big hit composed of even symbols. On the other hand, in the case where the high-probability state is controlled after the jackpot game ends, when the falling lottery is won before the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game ends, the 100th special game is executed. Accordingly, the effect display device 27 displays the symbol combination including the special symbols in a fixed stop manner.

In addition, when a big game based on the symbols ZD and Zd is achieved after 100 special games have been executed since the end of the big hit game, the effect display is performed along with the execution of the special game based on the symbols ZD and Zd. The device 27 performs fixed stop display of a jackpot symbol combination composed of even symbols. On the other hand, when the high-probability state is controlled after the jackpot game is over, when the falling lottery is won after 100 special games have been executed after the jackpot game is over, the special game won in the falling lottery is executed. Accordingly, the effect display device 27 displays the symbol combination including the special symbols in a fixed stop manner.

In addition, in the present embodiment, even when the falling lottery is not won, when the variation pattern HP25 is determined, the effect display device 27 once displays the special symbol as the effect symbol in the left column and the right column. After the stop display, the symbols other than the special symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect symbols in the middle row, so that the deviating symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, even when the falling lottery is not won, when the variation pattern HP28 is determined, the effect display device 27 once stops and displays the symbol combination including the special symbols, and then changes again. It will be displayed, and the symbol combination of the jackpot will be fixedly stopped and displayed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 16, a game state, a determination table, and an execution mode of the effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16A, in the low accurate low base state (indicated as “low/low” in the figure), the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T01 and controlled to the effect mode MA. .. When the big hit based on the symbol ZC is won, the big hit game based on the symbol ZC is given at the timing indicated by the symbol T51. In this jackpot game, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, at the timing T52, after the jackpot game is over, in the first special game, the highly accurate high base state (in the figure, "High/High""). Further, in this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T21 and is controlled to the effect mode MB.

Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T61, if the falling lottery is won by the time the special jackpot game is completed and 100 special games have been executed, the low-probability-high base state from the special game won in the falling lottery (in the figure, "Low/High"). In this case, the variation pattern is continuously determined based on the determination table T21, and the effect mode MB is controlled.

Then, when the 100th special game is executed at the timing indicated by reference sign T53 after the jackpot game is over, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T31 and is controlled to the effect mode MB.

Then, when the 101st special game is executed after the end of the big hit game at the timing indicated by reference numeral T54, the low accurate low base state is controlled. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T01, and the production mode MA is controlled.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16B, after the jackpot game is over, if the falling lottery is not won by the time 100 special games are executed, after the jackpot game is over at the timing indicated by reference symbol T53. , When the 100th special game is executed, the variation pattern is continuously determined based on the determination table T21, and the production mode MB is controlled.

Then, when the 101st special game is executed after the end of the big hit game at the timing indicated by reference numeral T54, the high certainty and high base state is continuously controlled. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T22, and the effect mode MB is continuously controlled.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference sign T55, when the 201st special game is executed after the end of the big hit game, the high certainty and high base state is continuously controlled. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T23, and the production mode MC is controlled.

Then, when the 202nd special game is executed after the end of the big hit game at the timing indicated by reference sign T56, the high-precision high-base state is continuously controlled. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T24, and the production mode MC is continuously controlled.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T62, if the falling lottery is won in the special game after the 202nd big game after the end of the big hit game, the special game won in the falling lottery is controlled to a low probability low base state. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T31 and is continuously controlled to the effect mode MC.

Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T63, after the jackpot game is over, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T01 in the next special game which is won in the falling lottery in the 202nd special game and thereafter, and is controlled to the effect mode MA. To be done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16C, in the low accurate low base state, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T01, and the production mode MA is controlled. When the big hit based on the symbol ZD is won, the big hit game based on the symbol ZD is given at the timing indicated by reference sign T51. In this big hit game, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T52, after the big hit game is finished, in the first special game, the low certainty and high base state is controlled. Further, in this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T11, and the production mode MD is controlled.

Then, when the 101st special game is executed after the end of the big hit game at the timing indicated by reference numeral T71, the low accurate low base state is controlled. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T01, and the production mode MA is controlled.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16D, in the low accurate low base state, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T01, and the production mode MA is controlled. Then, when the big hit based on the symbol Zd is won, the big hit game based on the symbol Zd is given at the timing indicated by reference numeral T51. In this big hit game, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T52, after the big hit game ends, in the first special game, it is controlled to a low certainty high base state. Further, in this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T12, and the production mode ME is controlled.

Subsequently, at the timing indicated by reference sign T81, when the 100th special game is executed after the jackpot game is over, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T13 and is continuously controlled to the effect mode ME.

Then, when the 101st special game is executed after the big hit game is finished at the timing indicated by reference numeral T82, the low accurate low base state is controlled. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table T01, and the production mode MA is controlled.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Conventionally, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-5869, there has been disclosed one in which a falling lottery is performed in addition to the big hit lottery. The Rukoto. However, in such a gaming machine, if the falling lottery is won in a high probability state, there is a risk that the interest in the game may decline, and it is desired to suppress the decline in the interest in the game. Therefore, in the same situation after the end of the big hit game until 100 special games are executed, when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 as a big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd, and falls. The timing of execution of the notification effect can be different from when the lottery is won. For this reason, even in a situation where it can be controlled to a low probability state, the notification effect can have a variety of execution timings, and it is possible to raise the expectation for the notification effect to be executed, It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2) Even in a situation where the low probability state can be controlled, the high base state is controlled from the end of the big hit game to 100 special games, and an expectation for being controlled to the high base state. It is possible to raise the level of interest and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(3) The timing of execution of the notification effect can be varied depending on whether or not 100 special games have been executed since the end of the big hit game, and whether or not 100 special games have been executed since the end of the big hit game. It is possible to give attention to something and improve the interest in the game.

(4) The period during which the high base state is controlled can be varied depending on whether or not 100 special games have been executed since the end of the big hit game, and 100 special games have been executed after the end of the big hit game. It is possible to give attention to whether or not the game has been played, and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

(5) The notification effect is a big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd, and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36, and when the falling lottery is won, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. While it is an effect, the display mode can be made different, and by paying attention to the effect pattern, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) Also, conventionally, the type of big hit when the big hit lottery is won in the second special game is different from the kind of big hit when the big hit lottery is won in the first special game, and long-distance control is performed. There was no big hit that wasn't done. In other words, it has been desired to improve the enjoyment of the game by providing different playability according to the type of special game. Therefore, the types of big hits when the big hit lottery is won in the second special game are the same as the types of big hits when the big hit lottery is won in the first special game, and the big hit control is performed. There is a big hit that does not carry out long distribution control. Therefore, not only in the first special game but also in the second special game, it is possible to enhance the expectation of whether the high-probability state is controlled to the high-probability state or the low-probability state after the jackpot game is finished, The interest in can be improved.

(7) Conventionally, as shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-135700, an effect mode is controlled according to a game state, and an effect (mainly a background image display effect) corresponding to the controlled effect mode is executed. What is done is disclosed. In such a gaming machine, an effect is generally executed based on a variation pattern determined according to a game state, and an reach effect is generally executed with a probability according to the game state. However, in such a gaming machine, there is a possibility that the effect becomes monotonous, for example, the effect is performed in the same effect mode according to the game state, and by further increasing the effect effect, the interest in the game is increased. It is desired to improve. The control conditions that are controlled to a low-probability-high base state are the first control conditions that are satisfied when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big-hit game, and the high-probability-high base state after the end of the big-hit game. However, there is a second control condition that is satisfied when the falling lottery is won after the jackpot game is over and before 100 special games are executed. Therefore, even when the control is performed in the same low certainty/high base state, the effect mode is changed when the first control condition is satisfied and when the second control condition is satisfied. For this reason, it was controlled to a low-probability state after the jackpot game was finished, or was controlled to a high-probability state after the jackpot game was finished, but in the falling lottery after the jackpot game was finished and 100 special games were executed. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the player wins and is controlled to a low probability state. In addition to this, it is possible to provide a variety of effect modes to be shifted in accordance with the type of the established control condition, and by increasing the effect of the effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(8) It is possible to shift to a different effect mode depending on whether the high-probability state is controlled after the big hit game or the low-probability state. And even if it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, it is difficult for the player to specify from the effect mode whether or not it was controlled to a low probability state by winning the falling lottery, and it is controlled to a high probability state. It is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for what is being played, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game by enhancing the effect of production.

(9) It was controlled to a low-probability state after the jackpot game was over, or was controlled to a high-probability state after the jackpot game was over, but in the falling lottery after the jackpot game was over and 100 special games were executed. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the player wins and is controlled to a low probability state. In addition to this, it is possible to give variety to the determination condition of the variation pattern determined according to the type of the established control condition, and to enhance the entertainment effect by improving the effect of production. it can.

(10) It is possible to determine the variation pattern under different determination conditions between when the high probability state is controlled after the big hit game is finished and when the high probability state is controlled. And even if it is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game is over, it is difficult for the player to specify from the decision conditions of the variation pattern whether it is controlled to a low probability state by winning the falling lottery, a high probability state. It is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation that the game is being controlled, and by increasing the effect of production, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) It was controlled to a low-probability state after the jackpot game was finished, or was controlled to a high-probability state after the jackpot game was finished, but in the falling lottery after the jackpot game was finished and 100 special games were executed. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the player wins and is controlled to a low probability state. Then, the probability that the reach effect is executed can be varied depending on the type of the established control condition, and the entertainment effect can be improved by enhancing the effect of the effect.

(12) The reach effect can be executed with different probabilities even when the high-probability state is controlled after the big hit game is finished and when it is controlled to the low-probability state. And even if it is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game is over, it is difficult for the player to specify from the probability that the reach effect will be executed if it is controlled to a low probability state by winning the falling lottery, It is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation that the probability state is controlled, and by increasing the effect of production, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(13) Whether the special game won in the big hit lottery is the first special game or the second special game even when the first control condition is satisfied and the same low certainty high base state is controlled. It is possible to give caution to the player, and by increasing the effect of the effect, the interest in the game can be improved.

(14) The sub-control CPU 41a can specify when the first control condition is satisfied and when the second control condition is satisfied, based on the type designation command, and can appropriately perform the effect, and the game can be performed. The interest can be improved.

(15) The sub-control CPU 41a can specify the variation pattern based on the game start command. Then, even when the same variation pattern is determined, it is possible to specify when the first control condition is satisfied and when the second control condition is satisfied, based on the type designation command, and appropriately perform the effect. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(16) The sub-control CPU 41a can specify the variation pattern based on the game start command. Then, even when the variation pattern in which the same reach effect is executed is determined, it is possible to specify when the first control condition is satisfied and when the second control condition is satisfied, based on the type designation command. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the type designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 41a when the execution of the special game is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the execution of the special game is finished, the type designation command is output. May be output to the sub-control CPU 41a. Further, for example, the type designation command may be output to the sub-control CPU 41a when the big hit information last time, the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game, the current game state, etc. change. Further, for example, the type designation command may be output to the sub-control CPU 41a at the time of power recovery, or the type designation command may be output to the sub-control CPU 41a at both the power recovery and the execution of the special game.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect mode is controlled based on the type designation command, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect mode may not be controlled based on the type designation command. As a specific example, at the time of power recovery, the effect mode is controlled based on the type designation command, but when the execution of the special game is started, the effect mode is not controlled based on the type designation command. Good. In this case, the production mode is controlled based on the game start command, the symbol command, the high probability state command, the low probability state command, the high base state command, the low base state command, the special passage command, etc., instead of the type designation command. May be.

In the above embodiment, when the symbol combination composed of the special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed, it is possible to specify that the low base state is controlled according to the winning of the falling lottery, but not limited to this. For example, it may be suggested to be controlled to a low base state according to the winning of the falling lottery. In other words, when the symbol combination composed of the special symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed, it may or may not be confirmed that the low base state is controlled according to the winning of the falling lottery.

In the above-described embodiment, when the symbol combination of the big hit composed of even symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed, it is possible to specify that the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd is obtained, but not limited to this, for example, It may be suggested that the big hit is based on the symbols ZD and Zd. That is, when the big hit symbol combination composed of the even symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed, it may or may not be decided that the big hit based on the symbols ZD and Zd.

In the above-described embodiment, when the winning combination of the big hits composed of odd-numbered symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed, it is possible to specify that the big hit based on the symbols ZC and Za to Zc has been specified, but not limited to this. For example, it may be suggested that a big hit based on the symbols ZC and Za to Zc is achieved. In other words, when the big hit symbol combination made up of even-numbered symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed, it may or may not be decided that the big hit based on the symbols ZC, Za to Zc has been decided.

In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the reach probability, the variation pattern determination condition, and the effect mode are different depending on whether the low probability state or the high probability state is controlled. Not limited to For example, the reach probability, the determination condition of the variation pattern, and the production mode may be the same, which enhances the sense of expectation as to whether the control is performed in the low-probability state or the high-probability state, and the interest in the game is increased. It is possible to improve. Further, for example, there may be a big hit with the same reach probability, variation pattern determination condition, or effect mode, or there may be a reach probability, variation pattern determination condition, or effect different jackpot. .. That is, any of the reach probability, the variation pattern determination condition, and the effect mode may be the same so as to conceal that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36.

In the above embodiment, the reach probability, the determination condition of the variation pattern, and the type of the effect mode are changed depending on the type of the control condition even when the same low accurate low base state is controlled, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at least one of the reach probability, the variation pattern determination condition, and the effect mode type may be different.

In the above-described embodiment, when the low base state is controlled in accordance with the winning of the falling lottery, the variation pattern HP35 accompanied by the reach effect can be determined, but not limited to this, for example, the reach effect is accompanied. No variation pattern may be determined. In other words, when the low base state is controlled according to the winning of the falling lottery, 233/233 was specified as the reach probability, but it is not limited to this, and it is any of 0/233 to 232/233. May be.

In the above-described embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, when the high-probability/high-base state is controlled, when the falling lottery is won by the 100th special game, the reach probability and the variation pattern before and after winning the falling lottery. Although the determination conditions and the types of effect modes are the same, the invention is not limited to this. For example, one of the reach probability, the condition for determining the variation pattern, and the type of the effect mode may be different before and after winning the falling lottery.

In the above-described embodiment, the reach probability is changed by changing the reach determination value, but not limited to this, for example, the reach probability is changed by changing the determination condition of the variation pattern of the outlying reach variation. Alternatively, in this case, the variation pattern may be determined without using the reach determination value itself. Further, for example, the reach probability may be changed by changing the determination condition of the sub variation pattern determined based on the game start command by the sub control CPU 41a. That is, the above combination may be used as long as the reach probability of the reach effect (disappearing reach effect) executed on the effect display device 27 is changed.

In the above-described embodiment, a part of the determinable fluctuation patterns is different for each decision table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, all the determinable fluctuation patterns may be different for each decision table. .. Further, for example, all the determinable fluctuation patterns may be the same for each decision table, and in that case, it is preferable that the decision probabilities of the fluctuation patterns be different for each decision table. In other words, the determination conditions for the variation patterns, such as a part or all of the variation patterns that can be determined and the determination probability of the variation patterns, may be different for each determination table.

In the above embodiment, the low certainty high base state is adopted as the specific game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming states such as the low certainty low base state may be adopted.
In the above embodiment, the same number of times as the guaranteed number of times of the high base state is adopted as the prescribed number of times, but not limited to this, for example, a number larger than the guaranteed number of times of the high base state may be adopted as the prescribed number of times, For example, a number smaller than the guaranteed number of times of high base state may be adopted as the prescribed number of times. Further, for example, the guaranteed number of times of the high base state may be replaced with the upper limit number of times of the high base state.

In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, if the game is controlled to a high-probability/high-base state, if the player wins the falling lottery in the 101st special game or later, the low-probability low-base state from the special game won in the falling lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, the low-probability low-base state may be controlled from the special game next to the special game won in the falling lottery.

In the above embodiment, when the falling lottery is won, the low probability state is controlled when the execution of the special game is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the low probability state is executed when the execution of the special game is finished. It may be controlled to. In this case, the low base state may be controlled when the execution of the special game is started, or the low base state may be controlled when the execution of the special game is ended. That is, the low probability state and the low base state may be controlled as the special game is executed.

In the above embodiment, the falling lottery is performed when the execution of the special game is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the falling lottery may be performed when the execution of the special game is finished.

In the above-described embodiment, the variation patterns that can be similarly determined even when different determination tables are referred to include the deviating variation pattern, the deviating reach variation pattern, and the jackpot variation pattern. Not limited to this, for example, it may be any one of a deviation pattern, a deviation reach fluctuation pattern, and a jackpot fluctuation pattern. Further, for example, the same variation pattern may not be determined even if different determination tables are referred to.

In the above embodiment, in the operation round game, as the start condition of the short distribution control, for example, not when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is "1", but "2" It may be when any one of "" to "9". That is, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches an arbitrary number, the condition for starting the short distribution control may be satisfied. Further, for example, regardless of the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31, the start condition of the short distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operation round game.

In the above embodiment, in the second operation round game, as the start condition of the long distribution control, for example, not when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 is "2", It may be when any one of "3" to "9". Further, for example, a round game in which long distribution control is performed when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 becomes “2”, and the entry of a game ball that entered the special winning opening 31 There may be a round game in which long allocation control is performed when the number becomes other than "2". That is, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches an arbitrary number. Further, for example, regardless of the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operation round game.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won, like the big hit based on the symbol Zd, the big hit to which the second operation round game is not provided may not be defined.

In the above-described embodiment, the big winning opening 31 is controlled to take an open state once in one round game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the big winning opening 31 may be made a plurality of times in one round game. May be controlled to take an open state.

In the above-described embodiment, there are two types of short distribution control and long distribution control, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be three or more types or one type.
In the above embodiment, either the short distribution control or the long distribution control was performed when the number of game balls that entered the special winning opening 31 reached the specified number. Not limited to For example, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 does not reach a specified number but a predetermined time. Good.

-In the above embodiment, a plurality of consecutive round games are adopted as the operating round games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, non-consecutive round games such as the second to fourth and seventh games are adopted as the operating round games. It is also possible that a continuous round game such as the second, fourth, and seventh times is not adopted as the operating round game.

-In the above embodiment, three round games are adopted as the operating round games, but not limited to this, for example, two, four or more round games may be adopted as the operating round games. That is, a plurality of round games may be adopted as an operating round game, and a single round game may be adopted as an operating round game.

In the above embodiment, for example, the maximum number of round games may be different for each jackpot game. As a specific example, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC may be a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is 16. Further, for example, as a big hit game based on the symbol ZC, it may be divided into a big hit game in which the upper limit number of round games is 9 times, and a big hit game in which the upper limit number of round games is 16 times.

In the above embodiment, for example, the normal passage area 37 may be provided with sensors that detect passage of the game ball.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the falling lottery may not be performed. Further, for example, the high-probability state may be given until the next big hit game is given, or, for example, the high-probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games are executed.

In the above embodiment, whether or not the high probability state is controlled after the end of the big hit game is different depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not to control in a high probability state after the end of the big hit game may be different based on the type of big hit, and for example, the special passage area 36 may not be provided. In this case, the last big hit information does not include whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36, but includes the kind of big hit. In other words, the main control CPU 40a may control the high-probability state after the end of the big-hit game when the probability change big hit occurs, and may control the low-probability state after the end of the big hit game when the probability change big hit occurs. .. In this case, the probability big hit corresponds to the first big hit, and the non-probability big hit corresponds to the second big hit.

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

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

In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of one board is mounted as the function of the other board. May be. Moreover, the 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, but may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an integrated control board that performs overall control of production and a display control board that performs control of image display.

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

In the above embodiment, various kinds of random number information related to the special game may be stored in the storage area provided according to the special reserved number. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special reserved number is decremented by "1".

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 is operated in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and the gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed the specific passage area, whereby a jackpot game is provided. (So-called “two types of gaming machines”) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (a so-called “mixing machine of one type and two types”). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, the high probability state may not be given.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(A) The specific effect is an effect in which the effect design is fixedly displayed in the first display mode when the second big hit is determined, and when the falling lottery is won, the effect design is the second display mode. The feature is that it is a fixed stop display.

(B) A first starting opening into which the game ball can enter, and a second starting opening into which the game ball can enter. In the symbol variation game, the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening There is a first symbol variation game executed according to the sphere, and a second symbol variation game executed according to the entry of the game sphere into the second starting opening, and there is a big hit lottery in the first symbol variation game. There are first big hit and second big hit in the kind of big hit in the case of winning, and the kind of big hit when the big hit lottery is won in the second symbol variation game, the first big hit and the second big hit. It is characterized by

(C) When the production mode control means is controlled to the specific game state by the satisfaction of the second control condition when a big hit lottery is won in the first symbol variation game, and in the second symbol variation game When the big hit lottery is won, the same effect mode is controlled when the second gaming condition is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition.

(D) When the information output means is controlled to the specific game state by the satisfaction of the second control condition when the big hit lottery is won in the first symbol fluctuation game, and the big hit in the second symbol fluctuation game When the lottery is won, the same specific control information as when the specific game state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition is output to the second control means, and the effect mode control means is the information output means. Based on the specific control information output by, when the big winning lottery is won in the first symbol variation game, when the second gaming condition is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition, and the second symbol variation game In the case where the big hit lottery is won, the same effect mode is controlled when the special game state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition.

(E) When the variation pattern determination means is controlled to the specific game state by the satisfaction of the second control condition when the big hit lottery is won in the first symbol variation game, and in the second symbol variation game When the big hit lottery is won, the variation pattern is determined under the same determination condition as when the specific game state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition.

(F) When the variation pattern determination means is controlled to the specific game state by the satisfaction of the second control condition when a big hit lottery is won in the first symbol variation game, and in the second symbol variation game When the big hit lottery is won, the variation pattern is determined under the same determination condition as when the second gaming condition is controlled to the specific game state by the establishment of the second control condition, and the information output means is the big winning in the first symbol variation game. When the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the second control condition when the lottery is won, and when the second control condition is satisfied when the jackpot lottery is won in the second symbol variation game, the specific game is achieved. The same specific control information as when controlled to the state is output to the second control means.

(G) When the production execution means is controlled to the specific game state by the establishment of the second control condition when the big hit lottery is won in the first symbol variation game, and the big winning in the second symbol variation game When the lottery is won, the reach effect is executed with the same probability as when the specific game state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition.

(H) When the information output means is controlled to the specific game state by the satisfaction of the second control condition when a big hit lottery is won in the first symbol variation game, and a big hit in the second symbol variation game. When the lottery is won, the same specific control information as when the specific game state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition is output to the second control means, and the effect execution means, the first symbol variation When the special game state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition when the jackpot lottery is won in the game, and when the second control condition is established when the jackpot lottery is won in the second symbol variation game. The reach effect is executed with the same probability as when the game is controlled to the specific game state.

(I) The information output means, when the symbol variation game is executed a prescribed number of times when the specific game state is controlled by the establishment of the second control condition, and the high probability state after the jackpot game is over. It was controlled, but the same specific control information as when the winning lottery is won and the low probability state is controlled after the symbol variation game is executed a prescribed number of times after the end of the big hit game, is given to the second control means. It is characterized by outputting.

(E) The information output means is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, but after the end of the big hit game, after a predetermined number of symbol variation games have been executed, and after the end of the big hit game. The specific control information that is different when the number of executions of the symbol variation game executed from is the first specific number and the second specific number is output to the second control means.

(L) The information output means, when the jackpot lottery is won in the first symbol variation game, when the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the first control condition, the information output means is a specified number of times after the jackpot game is over. Until the symbol variation game is executed, the same specific control information is output to the second control means regardless of the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the end of the big hit game, while the second control means is output. When the jackpot lottery is won in the symbol variation game, when the specific game state is controlled by the establishment of the first control condition, after the jackpot game is finished, the symbol variation game is executed a prescribed number of times, It is characterized in that different specific control information is output to the second control means depending on whether the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game executed after the end of the big hit game is the first number of times or the second number of times.

A1... Ordinary actuator, A2... Special actuator, A3... Distribution actuator, SE1... First start sensor, SE2... Second start sensor, SE3... Special prize sensor, SE4... Gate sensor, SE5... General prize sensor, SE6... Special Passage sensor (special passage detection means), 10... pachinko gaming machine, 18... speaker, 20... gaming board, 21... gaming area, 22a... first special symbol display section, 22b... second special symbol display section, 27... staging Display device (production executing means), 28... First starting opening, 29... Second starting opening, 30... Ordinary variable member (opening/closing means), 31... Special winning opening (special entrance), 32... Special variable member ( Special opening/closing means), 33... Gate, 36... Special passage area, 37... Normal passage area, 38... Distribution member, 40... Main control board, 40a... Main control CPU (first control means, jackpot lottery means, jackpot type) Determining means, fluctuation pattern determining means, game state control means, information output means) 40b... Main control ROM, 40c... Main control RAM, 41... Sub control board, 41a... Sub control CPU (second control means, effect control means) , Production mode control means), 41b... Sub-control ROM, 41c... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (4)

In the gaming machine where the jackpot game is awarded after the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery,
A first starting opening that allows game balls to enter,
A second starting opening that allows game balls to enter,
An opening/closing member that operates so that the second starting port can be in an open state and a closed state,
First control means,
Second control means for controlling the production based on the control information from the first control means,
And a performance executing means for executing a performance,
The first control means is
Big hit lottery means to perform big hit lottery,
Falling lottery means to perform fall lottery,
A game state control means for controlling the game state,
Information output means for outputting control information to the second control means,
The second control means has a performance mode control means for controlling a performance mode,
The effect execution means executes an effect corresponding to the effect mode controlled by the effect mode control means,
The game state has a specific game state,
The specific game state is a low-probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lower than that in the high-probability state, and the entry rate at which the game ball enters the second starting opening is higher than the non-entering rate improving state. It is a game state that is controlled to a high probability of entry rate improvement ,
The control conditions controlled to the specific game state include a first control condition and a second control condition,
The first control condition is satisfied when the special game state is controlled after the end of the big hit game,
The second control condition is controlled to the high-probability state and the entry rate improving state after the end of the big hit game, but in the falling lottery after the end of the big hit game and before the specified number of symbol variation games are executed. Established when the player wins and is controlled to the specific game state,
In the case where the gaming state control means is controlled to the high-probability state and the entry rate improving state after the end of the big hit game, after the end of the big hit game until the symbol variation game of the specified number of times is executed, When the second control condition is satisfied, the symbol variation game in which the second control condition is satisfied is controlled to a specific game state, and after the jackpot game is finished, the symbol variation game is executed the specified number of times until the second number. When the control condition is not satisfied, the high probability state and the ball entry rate improved state are continuously controlled even after the specified number of symbol variation games are executed,
The information output means outputs specific control information that is different when the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the first control condition and when the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the second control condition. Output to the second control means,
The effect mode control means,
The production mode is controlled differently when the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the first control condition and when the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the second control condition ,
When the high probability state and the ball entry rate improving state are controlled after the jackpot game is over, the second control condition is satisfied after the jackpot game is over until the symbol variation game is executed for the specified number of times. If not, a gaming machine that controls the same effect mode before and after the specified number of symbol variation games are executed . In the gaming machine where the jackpot game is awarded after the symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery,
A first starting opening that allows game balls to enter,
A second starting opening that allows game balls to enter,
An opening/closing member that operates so that the second starting port can be in an open state and a closed state,
First control means,
Second control means for controlling the production based on the control information from the first control means,
And a performance executing means for executing a performance,
The first control means is
Big hit lottery means to perform big hit lottery,
Falling lottery means for performing falling lottery,
A game state control means for controlling the game state,
Information output means for outputting control information to the second control means,
The second control means has a performance mode control means for controlling a performance mode,
The effect execution means executes an effect corresponding to the effect mode controlled by the effect mode control means,
The game state has a specific game state,
The specific game state is a low-probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is lower than that in the high-probability state, and the entry rate at which the game ball enters the second starting opening is higher than the non-entering rate improving state. It is a game state that is controlled to a high probability of improving the entry rate,
The control conditions controlled to the specific game state include a first control condition and a second control condition,
The first control condition is satisfied when the special game state is controlled after the end of the big hit game,
The second control condition is controlled to the high-probability state and the entry rate improving state after the end of the big hit game, but in the falling lottery after the end of the big hit game and before the specified number of symbol variation games are executed. Established when the player wins and is controlled to the specific game state,
In the case where the gaming state control means is controlled to the high-probability state and the entry rate improving state after the end of the big hit game, after the end of the big hit game until the symbol variation game of the specified number of times is executed, When the second control condition is satisfied, the symbol variation game in which the second control condition is satisfied is controlled to a specific game state, and after the jackpot game is finished, the symbol variation game is executed the specified number of times until the second number. When the control condition is not satisfied, the high probability state and the ball entry rate improved state are continuously controlled even after the specified number of symbol variation games are executed,
The information output means outputs specific control information that is different when the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the first control condition and when the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the second control condition. Output to the second control means,
The effect mode control means,
The production mode is controlled differently when the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the first control condition and when the specific game state is controlled by the satisfaction of the second control condition.
When the high probability state and the ball entry rate improvement state are controlled after the jackpot game is over, a falling lottery is carried out after the jackpot game is over until a predetermined number of symbol variation games larger than the specified number are executed. A gaming machine that controls different production modes before and after the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed when the high probability state and the ball entry rate improved state are controlled without winning . The first control means, the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 that have a change pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern. The front Symbol symbol variation game, a first symbol variation game executed in accordance with the game ball of the incoming balls to the first start hole, are performed in accordance with the game ball of the incoming balls to the second start hole the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 second symbol variation games and there Ru that.