JP6744282B2 - 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 winning game in which a special entrance is opened is given when a hit display result is displayed in a symbol variation game.
In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a special passage area (so-called V winning opening) and a normal passage area are provided inside the special entrance, A pachinko gaming machine is disclosed which gives a privilege (probably changed state or continuation of a winning game) in response to a game ball passing through a passing area. Further, inside the special entrance, a sorting means (sorting member) is provided to sort the game balls entering the special entrance into either the special passage area or the normal passage area.

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However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to enhance the enjoyment of the game by raising the sense of expectation as to whether the game ball passes through the special passage area.

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.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine capable of providing a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are played, a jackpot lottery means for jackpot jackpot selection, a jackpot type determination means for determining the jackpot type, and a game It operates so that a special ball entrance into which a ball can enter, an open state in which a game ball can enter the special ball entrance, and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special ball entrance can be taken. Special opening and closing means, a special passage area through which the game ball entering the special entrance can pass, a normal passage area through which the game ball entered the special entrance can pass, and the special passage area A distribution unit that operates to obtain a first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed and a second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the normal passage area, and a distribution control unit that controls the operation of the distribution unit. , A privilege granting control means for granting a privilege, and a performance control means for performing a performance control, and the special opening/closing means operates to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games. However, the privilege granting control means, in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area, after the jackpot game is over, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is a high-probability state that is higher than the low-probability state. Granted as the privilege, the plurality of round games has a plurality of consecutive specific round games, and each of the plurality of specific round games has the distribution unit that takes the first distribution state. It is a round game to be obtained, and the plurality of specific round games have a first round game and a second round game, and the operation pattern of the distribution means has a specific operation pattern, and the specific operation pattern is , Is a motion pattern that can be distributed to the special passage area the game ball that entered the special entrance, the distribution control means, when the first specific jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, In the first round game and the second round game, when the number of game balls entering the special ball entrance reaches a first specified number, the first based on the specific operation pattern When the second jackpot type is determined by the jackpot type determining means while operating the sorting means so as to take a sorting state, a game ball that has entered the special entrance in the first round game. When the number of incoming balls reaches the second specified number, the distribution means is operated so as to be in the first distribution state based on the specific operation pattern, and the jackpot type determination means determines the third distribution state. Specific Odai When the number of balls entered into the special ball entrance in the second round game is the second specified number, the second based on the specific operation pattern When the non-specific big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the first distributing operation is performed based on the specific operation pattern in the plurality of specific round games when the distribution means is operated to take one distribution state. When the first specific big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the effect control means does not operate the sorting means so as to take a minute state, and the effect of the first round game and the second round game in at least one, while executing the benefits effect for imparting the privilege, the jackpot type the by determination means second specific jackpot, when any of the third specific jackpot and the non-specific jackpot has been determined, in the first round game and the second round game, and summarized in that not to execute the privilege effect of application of the privilege.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine capable of providing a jackpot game in which a plurality of round games are played, a jackpot lottery means for jackpot jackpot selection, a jackpot type determination means for determining the jackpot type, and a game It operates so that a special ball entrance into which a ball can enter, an open state in which a game ball can enter the special ball entrance, and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the special ball entrance can be taken. Special opening and closing means, a special passage area through which the game ball entering the special entrance can pass, a normal passage area through which the game ball entered the special entrance can pass, and the special passage area A distribution unit that operates to obtain a first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed and a second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the normal passage area, and a distribution control unit that controls the operation of the distribution unit. , A privilege granting control means for granting a privilege, and a performance control means for performing a performance control, and the special opening/closing means operates to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games. However, the privilege granting control means, in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area, after the jackpot game is over, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is a high-probability state that is higher than the low-probability state. Granted as the privilege, the plurality of round games has a plurality of consecutive specific round games, and each of the plurality of specific round games has the distribution unit that takes the first distribution state. It is a round game to be obtained, and the plurality of specific round games include a first round game and a second round game, and the operation pattern of the distribution means includes a first operation pattern and a second operation pattern. Yes, the second operation pattern is an operation pattern in which a game ball entering the special entrance is more likely to pass through the special passage area than the first operation pattern, and the distribution control means is When the first specific jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the number of game balls entered into the special ball entrance in the first round game and the second round game becomes the first specified number. When the second jackpot type determining unit determines the second specific jackpot while the sorting unit is operated so as to take the first sorting state based on the second action pattern, In the first round game, the first distribution state is taken based on the second operation pattern when the number of game balls entering the special entrance becomes the second specified number. To operate the sorting means, When the third specific jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, when the number of game balls entering the special ball entrance in the second round game reaches the second specified number, If the non-specific big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the sorting means is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the second operation pattern, and the first in the plurality of specific round games. When the first specific big hit is determined by the big hit type determination means, the effect control means does not operate the distribution means so as to take the first distribution state based on two movement patterns, and in at least one of a round game and the second round game, while executing the benefits effect for imparting the privilege, the jackpot type the by determination means second specific jackpot, the third specific jackpot and the non-specific If any of the big hit is determined, in the first round game and the second round game, and summarized in that not to execute the privilege effect of application of the privilege.

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. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the control timing of each distribution control. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. (A)-(g) is a figure showing the production mode of each production. The figure which shows the production contents of big hit production. The figure which shows the control timing of long distribution control.

[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 game 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 such 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 surface side of the frame body 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a light emitting body (not shown) built therein, and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguished by the light emitting body. The decoration lamp 17 executes 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 side of the frame 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 music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 as an operating means on the front side of the frame 11 and at a position where the player can operate. 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 unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one kind or a plurality of kinds 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 " "Special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for informing the result of a lottery (a 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 with the passage of 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 symbols. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviant 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 the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded 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 normally includes a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 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 off 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 in an advantageous state for the player, because the holding condition of the second special game is easily established.

The information display device 22 normally includes a hold display section 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of times of the normal game whose execution is held to be recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. 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. In addition, 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) that imitates 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 a 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 is 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 in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, in the effect game, the outlier symbol combination due to the effect symbol is derived. For example, a deviating design combination by the effect design is a design combination in which the effect design of at least a part of the rows is different from the effect design of another row, such as "787" or "556". 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 displayed in a swinging change display.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (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). It is a state in which the effect pattern of) is continuously displayed in a variable manner. 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 opened 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 that has entered 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 starting sensor SE1 as the first detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28 (the game ball entering the first starting port 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 can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the second starting sensor SE2 as the second detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29 (the game ball entering the second starting port 29).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal variable member 30 that 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 inserted into the second starting opening 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. 6). The normal variable member 30 is operated in a permissible state in a 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 the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball 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 can be operated 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 entered 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. 6). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 serving as the special opening/closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 serving 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 and a normal passage area 37 through which the game balls entered in the special winning opening 31 can pass, 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. 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 this embodiment, when the special passage sensor SE6 detects a game ball, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. 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 balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passage area 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates the distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 6). 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. 6). 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. 6). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game balls that have entered 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 winning opening. "Prize" is that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.

Next, 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 having 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 chance of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming 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 game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball will enter 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 opening 29 increases, and it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 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, control for increasing the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state may be 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 port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared to the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining 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".

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. The type of jackpot game is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot patterns (type of jackpot).

In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, after the opening time elapses, a plurality of round games for opening the special winning opening 31 are performed. 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 have entered the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit number, and the special winning opening 31 is entered. There is a second ending condition in which the number of entered balls 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 the special winning opening 31 is established when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied. Takes an open state, and when the ending 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 that notifies 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, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game, 45 kinds of big hit symbols are in the symbol ZA, 5 The types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbols ZB. Further, 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, 5 kinds of big hit symbols are the symbols ZC, 45 kinds of big hit symbols are the symbols ZD, respectively. It is classified. 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, 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, 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 four 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 ZA to ZD and Za to Zd by using the kind of big hit symbols. 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 ZA to ZD and Za to Zd by using the types 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 the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZD, 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 big hit game, distribution control information indicating the control contents 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. For this reason, 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 determined for the type of jackpot, and then the first distribution state. 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. In this way, in a plurality of round games, an operating 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 operating 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, the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in each operation round game is “1”, as in all types of jackpot games. This is the case.

As the start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc, the number of entered game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in any of the operation round games is "2". Or, it is established when it becomes "5", 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 ZA, Za, Zc, in the second to fourth round games, the number of entered game balls detected by the special prize sensor SE3 becomes “2”, which is a long time. The condition for starting distribution control is satisfied. In the big hit game based on the symbol Zb, in the second round game, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "2". In the third and fourth round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not established regardless of the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, in the third round game, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of entered balls of the game ball detected by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "5". In the second and fourth round games, the start condition of the long distribution control does not hold regardless of the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, in the fourth round game, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied when the number of entered balls of the game ball detected by the special winning sensor SE3 becomes "5". In the second and third round games, the start condition of the long distribution control is not established regardless of the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3. In the big hit game based on the symbols ZD and Zd, the start condition of the long distribution control is not established in the second to fourth round games regardless of the number of entered game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3.

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, the long distribution control may be performed after the short distribution control is performed, and the short distribution control is not performed after the long distribution control is performed. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the distribution control information 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 has elapsed. This is distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated to take the second distribution state as a trigger. In addition, the short distribution control is such that, when the round game end condition is satisfied before the predetermined time elapses after the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, the round game end condition is satisfied. This is distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated 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, when a predetermined time (a predetermined time, 2 s in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the end of the operation round game Is established. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined time, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38 (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3) after entering the special winning opening 31. There is enough time to get there. 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. This is distribution control that operates so as to take two distribution states.

In the present embodiment, as the termination condition of the short distribution control, a time shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 to when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 is set. .. In addition, the total time of the time determined as the termination condition of the short distribution control and the time until the distribution member 38 is operated to change from the first distribution state to the second distribution state is the special winning sensor. It is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected in SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 operates from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the condition for ending the short distribution control is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 operates from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. That is, in the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in each operation round game becomes "1". Is a distribution control that operates so that the distribution member 38 takes the second distribution state by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Therefore, it can be said that the short distribution control is distribution control that makes it difficult to distribute the game ball to the special passage area 36.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the time from when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 to when the sorting member 38 is moved from the second sorting state to the first sorting state is the special winning sensor SE3. Is shorter than the time from when the game ball is detected to when it reaches the distribution member 38. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 makes the second distribution by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. It will operate from the minute state to the first distribution state.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the specified number set as the start condition of each distribution control is greater than the upper limit number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 set as the first end condition in one round game. Is also set to a small number. In this way, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the first end condition of the operation round game is reached before the game ball reaches the distribution member 38. Is not established, and the distribution member 38 continues to take (maintains) the first distribution state unless the second end condition of the operation round game is satisfied. That is, in the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 makes the first distribution when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in each operation round game becomes “2” or “5”. It is a distribution control that operates so as to take a distribution state and that the distribution member 38 can continuously take the first distribution state until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the condition for ending the long distribution control is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the operation round game ends, and as the predetermined time, the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3. A time longer than the time from when the game ball reaches the distribution member 38 after being played is set. In this way, when the long distribution control is performed, when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 reaches the upper limit number, the first ending condition of the operation round game is satisfied, Although the operation round game will be completed, the distribution member 38 does not become the second distribution state by the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, and the first distribution state is continuously taken. ing.

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 is It can be said that this is distribution control that facilitates passage through the special passage area 36. Further, the short distribution control can be said to be 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.

In the present embodiment, in order to adjust the time from when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3 until the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the special prize sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 are adjusted. Although the passage is formed to meander in the downflow direction, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the distance from the special prize sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 is adjusted, the passage from the special prize sensor SE3 to the distribution member 38 does not have to meander. In this way, when the path from the special winning sensor SE3 to the sorting member 38 is formed to meander, the distance from the special winning sensor SE3 to the sorting member 38 can be shortened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za, 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 symbol Zb, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed in the second round game, and short distribution control is performed in the third and fourth round games, but long distribution is performed. No control. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZB, short distribution control and long distribution control are performed in the third round game, and short distribution control is performed in the second and fourth round games, but long distribution is performed. No control. In the big hit game based on the symbol ZC, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed in the fourth round game, and the short distribution control is performed in the second and third round games, but the long distribution control is performed. Is not done. 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 ZA to ZC and Za to Zc, at least the operation round game that allows the game balls to pass to the special passage area 36 is performed, while the symbols ZD and Zd are used. In the big hit game, 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, as a game state after the end of the big hit game, a predetermined number of special games are ended or a 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. For this reason, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, a high base state is given until the 100 special games are finished unless the big hit game is given, and even after that, a high base state is given. While the probability state is given, the high base 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 low probability state is given as the game state after the end of the big hit game without being given the high probability state. 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 big hit game is awarded before the special game of the maximum number of times is finished, the high base state is provided.

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.

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

At the timing indicated by reference numeral T10, the interval time between rounds of the previous round game has elapsed, and the first operation round game is started. Then, at the timing indicated by reference sign T11, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed. .. In the short distribution control, the distribution member 38 that has been in the second distribution state operates in the first distribution state, and after 0.028 s has elapsed, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state It operates in the second distribution state. In this case, the distribution member 38 that was in the second distribution state is in the first distribution state before the first game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, Since the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state operates in the second distribution state, the game ball is distributed to the normal passage area 37.

After that, at the timings indicated by reference symbols T12 to T15, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, when the number of entered game balls in the special winning opening 31 becomes "2" to "5", No distribution control is performed. Further, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "8", each distribution control is performed. Absent. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T17, the first operating round game is ended and the interval time between the rounds is ended because the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes “9” which is the upper limit number. Will be started.

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

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

At the timing indicated by reference sign T12, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is “2”, the long distribution control is performed. In the long distribution control, the distribution member 38 that has been in the second distribution state operates in the first distribution state, and at a timing indicated by reference numeral T18, a predetermined time after the end of the second operation round game. With the passage of time, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state moves to the second distribution state. In this case, before the second game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38, the distribution member 38 that has been in the second distribution state becomes the first distribution state, and the second distribution state If the ending condition of the operation round game is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 continues to be in the first distribution state, so that the game ball is distributed to the special passage area 36.

After that, at the timings indicated by symbols T13 to T16, the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes "3" to "5", "8" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3. When, when the ending condition of the second operation round game is not satisfied, the distribution member 38 is continuously in the first distribution state. Therefore, the game ball is distributed to the special passage area 36.

Further, at the timing indicated by reference sign T17, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "9", the second operation round game is finished. The condition is met. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18, the distribution member 38, which has been in the first distribution state, becomes the second distribution state in response to the elapse of a predetermined time after the end of the second operation round game. Operate. In this case, the distribution member 38 that has been in the first distribution state moves to the second distribution state after the ninth game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 reaches the distribution member 38. , The game ball will be distributed to the special passage area 36.

In such a second operation round game, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "1" at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11, although short distribution control is performed, When the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "2" at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, the long distribution control is performed. Therefore, the 2nd to 9th game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 will pass through the special passage area 36.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5(c), when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "1", the short distribution control is performed and becomes "5". A second operation round game in which long distribution control is sometimes performed will be described. Note that description of the same control as the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “2” will be omitted.

At the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is “2”, the long distribution control is not performed. At the timing indicated by reference sign T15, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "5" based on the detection result of the special winning sensor SE3, the long distribution control is performed.

In such a second operation round game, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "1" at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11, although short distribution control is performed, At the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “5”, the long distribution control is performed. Therefore, the 5th to 9th game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 will pass through the special passage area 36.

In the present embodiment, the second to fourth round games out of a plurality of round games are defined as operating round games in which the distribution member 38 can operate from the second distribution state to the first distribution state, An operation round game such as these corresponds to a specific round game. Further, in the present embodiment, the third round game corresponds to the first round game, and the fourth round game corresponds to the second round game. In addition, the first operation round game in which only short distribution control can be performed is the first specific round game, and the second operation round game in which short distribution control and long distribution control can be performed is the second specific round game. Corresponds to each.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the number “1”, “2”, and “5” of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 defined as the start condition of each distribution control corresponds to the specified number. Further, "2" set as the specified number of the long distribution control corresponds to the first specified number, and "5" corresponds to the second specified number. Also, "1" set as the prescribed number of short distribution control is the first number of balls entered, and "2" or "5" set as the prescribed number of long distribution control is the second number of balls entered. Respectively correspond to.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZA is the first specified jackpot and the predetermined jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZB is the second specified jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is the third jackpot, and the symbol ZD. Big hits based on each correspond to non-specific big hits.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, 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 executes 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 pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the symbol combination of the big hit through the reach effect are defined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, effect contents for finally deriving out the deficit symbol combination are determined without the reach effect or after the reach effect.

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. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

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 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 executes various processes (for example, processes regarding 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. The sub control board 41 is also configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

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 be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, 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 the first special reserve 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 reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying 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.

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 determining the variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game 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 may be 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 reserve 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 pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold 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) that can specify 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 it is the random number information 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 execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special pending 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 reserved 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 subtracts "1" from the first special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update it. 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 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 processing. 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 to the low base state.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a gives a low probability state when winning the falling lottery. Further, when the falling lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a gives the low base state when the remaining number of times of the special game which gives the high base state is “0”. In this way, the main control CPU 40a for controlling the game state corresponds to the game state giving means.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control in the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) capable of specifying the low probability state as an output buffer. Set to. The main control CPU 40a, when setting a value capable of specifying control to a low base state in the main base state flag, outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying a 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 determination 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. Whether or not to win the big hit is determined by, for example, 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 big hit 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.

On the other hand, in the case of a win that does not win the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the miss symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the outlier 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 determined outfall 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 sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the above-described 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 ends, 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, 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 perform a jackpot lottery for 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. A big hit lottery for 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. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game when the opening time has elapsed. 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.

In addition, 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 entered into the special winning opening 31 based on the detection result by the special prize sensor SE3 corresponds to the special prize counting means.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information set 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 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.

Specifically, if any of the types of jackpots are determined, short swings are triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 in each operation round game is “1”. The start condition of the minute control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the short distribution control. Then, the main control CPU 40a counts the elapsed time after the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied. When a predetermined time (0.028 s in this embodiment) has elapsed, or when the ending condition of each operation round game is satisfied, the ending condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a The distribution member 38 is operated so as to be in the two distribution state.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information set 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 incoming balls, 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, moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. It is operated in the minute state and the long distribution control is ended.

Specifically, when a big hit based on the symbols ZA, Za, Zc is determined, the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 in the second to fourth round games as the second operation round game is “2”. The start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When the jackpot based on the symbol Zb is determined, the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 in the second round game as the second operation round game is “2” as a trigger, The start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined, the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 in the third round game as the second operation round game is “5” as a trigger, The start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. When the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined, in the fourth round game as the second operation round game, the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "5" The start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. In addition, the main control CPU40a does not perform the long distribution control in the second to fourth round games when the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined.

In other words, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, the first operation round game among the plurality of operation round games becomes the second operation round game. Moreover, when the big hit based on the symbols ZA and ZB is determined, the operation round game in the middle of the plurality of operation round games becomes the second operation round game. Moreover, when the big hit based on the symbols ZA and ZC is determined, the last operation round game is the second operation round game among the plurality of operation round games.

Then, the time elapsed from the end of the second operation round game is measured, and when the predetermined time (2s in the present embodiment) has elapsed, the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied and the main control CPU 40a. Causes the distribution member 38 to operate so as to assume the second distribution state. This predetermined time is shorter than the inter-round interval time. That is, when performing long distribution control in the second operation round game, a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the second operation round game between the end of the second operation round game and the start of the next round game. At a predetermined timing, the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 in the second distribution state and ends the long distribution control.

Thus, depending on conditions such as the type of special game, the type of jackpot, the type of operation round game, etc., the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. In some cases, the distribution member 38 is not operated so as to assume the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. In particular, in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery in the first special game, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 in the operation round game is "2". There is a case where the long distribution control is performed, a case where the long distribution control is performed when "5" is set, and a case where the long distribution control is not performed. On the other hand, in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery in the second special game, when the number of game balls entering the jackpot 31 in the operation round game becomes “2”, the main The control CPU 40a may or may not perform the long distribution control.

In other words, the main control CPU40a, when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 in the operation round game reaches the specified number, the main control CPU 40a causes a plurality of types of short distribution control and long distribution control. The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to assume the first distribution state based on any distribution control of the distribution control. In other words, the main control CPU 40a, in the first operation round game, when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes "1", performs the short distribution control, and the long distribution Minute control is not performed. On the other hand, in the second operation round game, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control with the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 being “1”, When the number of game balls entering the winning opening 31 becomes "2" or "5", the long distribution control is performed.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a validates the detection signal from the special passage sensor SE6 during a predetermined detection valid period, and invalidates the detection signal from the special passage sensor SE6 during other periods. .. The detection valid period is triggered by the start of each distribution control, and by the termination trigger when a specific time (0.5 s in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the end of each distribution control. In the present embodiment, as the specific time, a sufficient time is set from the time when it passes through the sorting member 38 to the time when it reaches the special passage area 36. Further, when the long sorting control is performed. In addition, when the specific time has elapsed, a time is set such that the detection valid period ends when the next round game is started.

Specifically, when the short distribution control is performed, the main control CPU 40a starts the detection effective period when the distribution member 38 is operated so as to start the short distribution control and take the first distribution state. Let Then, the main control CPU 40a operates the distribution member 38 so as to assume the second distribution state when 0.028s has elapsed after operating the distribution member 38 so as to assume the first distribution state. The detection valid period is ended when a specific time has elapsed after the distribution member 38 was operated so as to assume the second distribution state.

When the long distribution control is performed, the main control CPU 40a starts the detection effective period when the long distribution control is started and the distribution member 38 is operated so as to be in the first distribution state. Then, the main control CPU 40a operates at a predetermined timing when 2s has passed after the operation round game ends, operates the distribution member 38 so as to take the second distribution state, and takes the second distribution state. Thus, the detection effective period ends when a specific time has elapsed after the distribution member 38 was operated. In the present embodiment, when the long distribution control is performed, as the specific time, from the timing at which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the second distribution state, to the start of the next round game. It will be time.

Explaining in detail with reference to FIG. 9, when the long distribution control is started in the second operation round game, the detection effective period of the special passage sensor SE6 is started. Then, at the timing indicated by reference sign T17, the second operation round game ends when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "9". Subsequently, at a timing indicated by reference numeral T18, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the second operation round game, the distribution member 38 operates so as to assume the second distribution state, and the long distribution control ends. .. Then, at the timing indicated by reference sign T19, when the specific time has elapsed after the long distribution control is completed, the detection valid period of the special passage sensor SE6 is completed.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, in the second operation round game, after the long distribution control is performed, after the second operation round game is finished, the long distribution control ends and 0.5s Until the time elapses, at least control is performed to validate the detection result detected by the special passage sensor SE6. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the detection result valid control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the timing at which 2 seconds have passed after the end of the round game corresponds to the predetermined timing. Further, in the present embodiment, 2 s corresponds to a predetermined time and 0.5 s corresponds to a specific time.

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. 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, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value with which it is possible to 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 high base state should be controlled 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 this embodiment) corresponding to the minimum guaranteed number of times the high base state is given, as the remaining number of special games to which the high base state is given. 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 the main probability state flag stores a value with which it is possible to specify control to the low probability state. Along with the end of the special game, the main base state flag is set to a value with which it can be specified to control 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 terminating 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 capable of specifying control to a 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 CPU 40a, 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 RAM 40c 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 a value capable of specifying control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, so the number of remaining times is "0". Along with the end of the special game, the main base state flag is set to a value with which it can be specified to control 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 special game of the upper limit number of times.

When giving a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can give a high-probability state after the jackpot game is finished, and more specifically, in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36 in the jackpot game, the high-probability is obtained after the jackpot game. Add state. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state after the jackpot game is over. In this way, the main control CPU 40a, which gives a high probability state as a privilege after the end of the big hit game in response to the game ball having passed through the special passage area 36, corresponds to the privilege giving control means.

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a winning lottery for a normal symbol, a random number used for determining a variation time of a normal game, or the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the normal game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input process.

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

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of normally reserved is not equal to or more than "1" (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of ordinary reservations is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normally 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 normal 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 win a normal win, based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning judgment).

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

When the normal win is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines an unusual pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets an ordinary start command capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start processing elapses, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start processing is derived, and the information display device 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal win is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 and controls the normal actuator A1 so that the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. To do. For example, in the case of adopting the above-mentioned opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in the normal hit game once more than the first opening pattern. Normally, the second opening pattern is determined in which the total opening time of the variable member 30 is long.

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 a detached symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is off due to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an outlying symbol combination including reach (for example, "787") when the reach effect execution condition is satisfied and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it is defined that the out-of-range variation pattern with the reach effect is determined. As an execution condition of the reach effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform a predetermined reach lottery and win 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 comes after starting the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol, and at the time of inputting the game end command, the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol. To derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the fluctuation 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. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed when the round command is input. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the 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 a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can 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.

In the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the big hit effect can be executed based on the kind of the big hit. In particular, as the big hit effect executed during the big hit game, a success effect, a failure effect, and a revival effect can be executed.

The success effect is an effect in which it is possible to specify that the second operation round game is performed in any of the plurality of operation round games. That is, the success effect is that the long-division control is performed in the second operation round game, and in response to the game ball passing through the special passage area 36, a high probability state is given after the jackpot game is over. It can be said that the production is identifiable.

The revival effect is an effect that can be executed after the failure effect is executed, and is an effect having the same function as the success effect. In other words, the revival effect is an effect that can be specified that the second operation round game is performed in any of a plurality of operation round games, and long distribution control is performed in the second operation round game, and special It is an effect that it is possible to specify that a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game in response to the game ball passing through the passage area 36.

The failure effect is an effect in which it is not possible to specify that the second operation round game is performed in any of the plurality of operation round games. In addition, the revival effect may be executed after the failure effect is executed. Therefore, it can be said that the failure effect is an effect that suggests that the second operation round game is not performed in any of the plurality of operation round games. In other words, the failure effect is low after the end of the big hit game in response to the fact that the short distribution control is performed in the first operation round game but the long distribution control is not performed and the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36. It can be said that it is a production that suggests that a probability state is added.

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

Specifically, when the execution of the success effect is determined, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the success effect is executed, the fact that the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 is used as an opportunity. The special passage image is not displayed on the effect display device 27, and the special passage image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the success effect is executed. Further, when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 after the execution of the successful effect is determined, the special passage image is displayed on the effect display device 27 when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36. .. Therefore, when the success effect is executed, the special passage image is not displayed on the effect display device 27 before the execution of the success effect, and from the non-display of the special passage image, the special passage area during the big hit game. It is impossible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through 36. On the other hand, when the success effect is executed, the special passing image is displayed on the effect display device 27 after the success effect is executed, and the special passing image is displayed in the special passing area 36 during the big hit game. It becomes possible to specify whether or not the ball has passed.

In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 31, the special passage area 36, the normal passage area 37, and the distribution member 38 are covered from the front side by a non-transparent plate member and enter the big winning opening 31. It is also invisible to the player whether the game ball has passed the special passage area 36 or the normal passage area 37. Therefore, by visually recognizing the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31, it is not possible to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, the effect symbols may be fixedly stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 7C, when the execution of the special game won in the big hit lottery is finished, the big hit game is started, and after the opening time has elapsed, the round game is started. In the big hit game, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, a right-handed image called "right-handed" is displayed in order to prompt the player to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 31.

In addition, in the low base state, when the big hit lottery is won, in the first round game before the 2nd to 4th round games as the operating round game are performed, the introduction effect for the success effect and the failure effect is executed. It may be done. This introduction effect is an effect executed in the same effect mode regardless of the type of jackpot, and it is not possible to specify which of the success effect and the failure effect is executed from the effect mode of the introduction effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the second round game as the first operating round game is performed, a button image prompting the operation of the operation button 19 is displayed, and a predetermined operation is enabled. The period begins. Then, as shown in FIG. 7E, an image of “success” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 when the operation button 19 is operated or the operation valid period ends. In some cases, a successful presentation is executed. In this way, by executing the success effect, it is possible to specify that the operation round game of a plurality of times has the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed.

If the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the success effect is executed, the special passage image "V" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, triggered by the execution of the success effect. To be done. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 by the time the success effect is executed, the special passage of "V" is triggered by the passage of the game ball through the special passage area 36. The image is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Further, the success effect will be continuously executed over the second to fourth round games.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7F, when the operation button 19 is operated or the operation valid period ends, an image of “failure” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. May be displayed and the failure effect may be executed. In this way, it is not possible to specify that there is a second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed in a plurality of operation round games by the execution of the failure effect, and the long distribution control is performed in the second. It would be suggested that there is no working round game.

Further, even if the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the failure effect is executed, the special passage image "V" is not displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Further, even if the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 after the failure effect is executed, the special passage image "V" is displayed on the effect display device 27 until the revival effect is executed. It is not displayed in the area 27r. Further, the failure effect will be continuously executed over the second to fourth round games.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7G, after the failure effect is executed in the second to fourth round games, the image "Resurrection" is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 at the ending time. , A revival effect may be executed. In this way, by executing the revival effect, it is possible to specify that the operation round game of a plurality of times has the second operation round game in which the long distribution control is performed.

If the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 before the restoration effect is executed, the special passage image “V” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, triggered by the execution of the restoration effect. To be done.

Next, specific control contents regarding execution of the big hit production will be described.
Upon the input of the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of the big hit, based on the symbol command input along with the execution of the special game won in the big hit lottery. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the game state in the special game that is won in the jackpot lottery, based on the sub-probability state flag and the sub-base state flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of big hit effect corresponding to the specified result, and stores information capable of specifying the type (effect content) of the big hit effect in the sub-control RAM 41c. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of big hit and the game state in the special game won in the big hit lottery, and determines the type of big hit effect.

Then, triggered by the input of the opening command, the round command, the round end command, and the ending command, the sub control CPU 41a will execute the jackpot effect of the determined type.

As a specific example, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state, in the big hit game, the sub control CPU 41a performs various effects such as success effect, failure effect, revival effect, and special passage effect. Let it run.

Next, the types of big hit effects executed corresponding to the types of big hits will be described. In particular, a case where the jackpot lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 8, the effect contents of the big hit effect in each round game are defined so as to correspond to the kind of the big hit. The effect contents of such a big hit effect are stored in the sub control ROM 41b so that they can be read by the sub control CPU 41a.

Specifically, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZA, a successful effect is executed in the second to fourth round games. In particular, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, the second operation round game will be performed in the second to fourth round games, but when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 and the special passage. The sub-control CPU 41a executes the success effect both when the game ball is not passing through the area 36.

In the big hit game based on the symbols ZB to ZD, the failure effect is executed in the second to fourth round games. In particular, when the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined, the first operation round game is performed in the second and fourth round games, and the second operation round game is performed in the third round game, but the special passage area 36. The sub-control CPU 41a causes the failure effect to be performed both when the game ball passes through and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36. If the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, the first operation round game is performed in the second and third round games, and the second operation round game is performed in the fourth round game, but the special passage area 36. The sub-control CPU 41a causes the failure effect to be performed both when the game ball passes through and when the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36. Moreover, when the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, the first operation round game is performed in the second to fourth round games, but when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 and the special passage area 36. The sub-control CPU 41a executes the failure effect both when the ball has not passed.

Next, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and ZC, after the second to fourth round games are finished, the revival effect is executed at the ending time. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the symbol ZD, the revival effect is not executed at the ending time after the end of the second to fourth round games.

Further, in the present embodiment, triggered by the input of the special passage command, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information capable of specifying that the game ball has passed the special passage area 36 during the big hit game. Further, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state, when the success effect or the revival effect is executed during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a confirms that the success effect or the revival effect is executed. The identifiable information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Then, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state, the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game and the information that can specify that the success effect or the revival effect has been executed. The sub control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the special passing image when both the information that can specify the fact are stored.

Thereby, when the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 before the success effect or the revival effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the special passage image until the success effect or the revival effect is executed. Instead of displaying it on the device 27, the special display image is displayed on the effect display device 27 in response to the execution of the success effect or the revival effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display the special passage image on the effect display device 27 when the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 by the time the success effect or the revival effect is executed. When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 after the effect is executed, the special passage image is displayed on the effect display device 27.

In this way, depending on the type of big hit effect (type of big hit), success effect or failure effect may be executed in the second to fourth round games, and revival effect may be executed at the ending time. Further, when the success effect or the revival effect is executed, a special passage effect that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 may be executed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, like the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC, even if the big hit that the second operation round game is won, the success effect is executed in the second to fourth round games. Instead, the failure effect may be executed. In this case, when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes “2”, the long distribution control is not performed, and when it becomes “5”, Long distribution control is performed. Therefore, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and ZC, the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and ZC is given by differentiating (delaying) the timing of the long allocation control as compared to the big hit game based on the symbols ZA. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the big hit game based on the symbol ZD is given.

In this way, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, in the second to fourth round games, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a successful effect for granting a privilege. On the other hand, when the big hit based on the symbols ZB to ZD is determined, in the second to fourth round games, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the success effect, but executes the failure effect. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a will execute the success effect or the failure effect over a plurality of consecutive operation round games (second operation round game) such as the second to fourth round games. Then, when the big hit based on the symbols ZB and ZC is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the revival effect at the ending time after the end of the second to fourth round games. On the other hand, if the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the revival effect even after the end of the second to fourth round games.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the effect control means. Further, in the present embodiment, the success effect and the revival effect correspond to the privilege effect, and the success effect and the failure effect correspond to the specific effect, respectively.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Conventionally, since the distribution member 38 operates at a constant timing, the timing at which the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 becomes constant, and the game may be monotonous. Was desired. Therefore, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes "1", "2", and "5", the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 is set as a special passage area. The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state of distribution to 36. Therefore, in order to give a high probability state in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, and the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 It is possible to pay attention to both the number of entered balls and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2) The distribution control of the distribution member 38 includes a plurality of kinds of distribution control, and the distribution control is performed so that the first distribution state is obtained based on one of the plurality of kinds of distribution control. The dividing member 38 can be operated. Therefore, attention can be paid to the type of distribution control of the distribution member 38, and interest in the game can be improved.

(3) The plurality of types of distribution control is distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated so that the time for obtaining the first distribution state is different. For this reason, the ease with which the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 is different due to a plurality of types of distribution control, and the distribution control of the distribution member 38 can be made even more careful, which enhances the enjoyment of the game. Can be planned.

(4) Also, each distribution control is distributed when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in the operation round game becomes "1", "2", "5". This is distribution control in which the member 38 operates so as to change from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. Therefore, when the control for operating the distribution member 38 based on the long distribution control is performed, the control for measuring the time for operating the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state may be performed. Instead, the distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state from the second distribution state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control load for the control regarding the distribution member 38, and it is possible to appropriately perform the control regarding the distribution member 38.

(5) In the operation round game of a plurality of round games, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes “1”, “2”, and “5”, it becomes large. The distribution member 38 can be operated so as to take the first distribution state in which the game balls that have entered the winning opening 31 are distributed to the special passage area 36. Therefore, in order to give a high probability state in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area 36, it is an operation round game, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, and the special winning opening It is possible to pay attention to the number of game balls that have entered the game ball 31 and improve the interest in the game.

(6) There are a plurality of consecutive operation round games in a plurality of round games, and a plurality of operation round games are round games that operate so that the distribution member 38 can take the first distribution state. is there. Therefore, in a plurality of consecutive operation round games, the distribution member 38 takes the first distribution state, and the expectation for the game ball passing through the special passage area 36 can be continued, and the interest in the game can be increased. Can be improved.

(7) In a plurality of operation round games, the first operation round game and the second operation in which the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 is more likely to pass through the special passage area 36 than in the first operation round game. There is a round game. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether it is the first operation round game or the second operation round game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(8) Also, in the second operation round game, depending on whether the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is "1", "2" or "5", the special winning opening 31 The distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state in each operation pattern in which the degree of expectation that the game ball entering the ball passes through the special passage area 36 is different. Therefore, while paying attention to the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31, the distribution member 38 has various operation patterns that operate to take the first distribution state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(9) The long distribution control is distribution control in which the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 is more likely to pass through the special passage area 36 than the short distribution control. When the big hit based on the design ZA is determined, the number of balls entered into the special winning opening 31 in the 2nd to 4th round games becomes "2", and the long distribution control is performed. Based on this, the distribution member 38 is operated so as to assume the first distribution state. On the other hand, when the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined, the long distribution control is triggered by the fact that the number of entered game balls in the special winning opening 31 in the third round game is "5". Based on this, the distribution member 38 is operated so as to assume the first distribution state. In addition, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, the long distribution control is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 in the fourth round game is "5". Based on this, the distribution member 38 is operated so as to assume the first distribution state. Therefore, the specified number for operating the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control differs depending on the type of big hit and the type of operation round game, and the kind of big hit and the round. It is possible to give attention to the type of game and improve the interest in the game.

(10) In particular, even if the prescribed number for operating the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control is the same “5”, the type of round game is different and the round is different. It is possible to pay attention to the type of game and improve the interest in the game.

(11) In particular, when the special game won in the jackpot lottery is the first special game, the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 in the operation round game is a predetermined “2”. It is possible to warn the player that the score is “5”, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(12) When the distribution member 38 is operated so as to be in the first distribution state based on the long distribution control in which the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passage area 36, It is possible to give attention to the type of game, the type of jackpot, and the type of operation round game, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(13) Also, in the second operation round game, when the distribution member 38 is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control, the next round game is started from the end of the second operation round game. At a predetermined timing until the start, the distribution member 38 is operated so as to be in the second distribution state. Therefore, even in a round game in which the distribution member 38 operates so as to take the first distribution state in a plurality of consecutive round games, for example, the control for the previous operation round game is performed as follows. It can be completed by the time the operation round game is started.

(14) In the second operation round game, after operating the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control, from the predetermined timing until the specific time elapses, At least control is performed to validate the detection result of detecting that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36. Therefore, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 are distributed to the special passage area 36, but before the special passage area 36 is passed, the distribution member 38 is changed from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Even if it becomes a predetermined timing to be controlled, the detection result that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 can be made valid until a specific time elapses from the predetermined timing.

(15) Further, by executing the success effect or the failure effect over a plurality of consecutive operation round games, the effect of the effect can be enhanced over a plurality of consecutive operation round games, which is of interest to the game. It is possible to improve. In particular, by executing the success effect over a plurality of consecutive second operation round games, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect over a plurality of consecutive second operation round games, and improve the enjoyment of the game. Can be planned.

(16) When the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, the success effect is executed in at least one of the second to fourth round games. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the success effect being executed and the type of jackpot, and by improving the effect effect, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(17) On the other hand, when one of the big hits based on the symbols ZB to ZD is determined, the successful effect is not executed in the second to fourth round games. Therefore, if any of the big hits based on the symbols ZB and ZC in which the distribution member 38 is operated in the first distribution state based on the long distribution control is determined, the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined. Unlike the case where the big hit is determined based on the symbol ZD, the success effect is not executed. Therefore, even if the success effect is not executed in the second to fourth round games, the distribution member 38 may be operated in the first distribution state based on the long distribution control, so that the long distribution is performed. Based on the control, the feeling of expectation that the distribution member 38 is operated in the first distribution state can be continued, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(18) When any of the big hits based on the symbols ZB and ZC is determined, the revival effect is executed after the second to fourth round games are completed. On the other hand, when the big hit based on the symbol ZD is determined, the successful effect is not executed after the second to fourth round games are completed. For this reason, even if the success effect is not executed in the second to fourth round games, the success effect may be executed after that, and is distributed to the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. Expectation for the member 38 being operated can be raised, and interest in the game can be improved.

(19) Success effects and failure effects are effects that can be executed according to the operation of the operation button 19. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to pay attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 by operating the special passage area 36, and to provide an opportunity to actively participate in the game. It is possible to improve the attraction of the game by improving the effect.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, the movable effect member as the movable effect means may be moved according to the operation of the operation button 19, and the success effect and the failure effect may be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member. Further, for example, regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, the success effect and the failure effect may be executed according to the displacement of the movable effect member. That is, the success effect and the failure effect may be effects that can be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member. In this way, the failure effect is an effect that can be executed according to the movement of the movable effect member, so it is difficult to give attention to whether or not the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 due to the movement of the movable effect member. It is possible to improve the attraction effect for the game.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the revival effect may be performed according to the operation of the operation button 19, or the revival effect may be performed according to the displacement of the movable effect member as the movable effect means. Further, for example, regardless of the operation of the operation button 19, the revival effect may be executed according to the displacement of the movable effect member.

In the above embodiment, the revival effect was executed at the ending time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the revival effect may be executed at a round game after the end of the fifth and subsequent round games or at an inter-round interval time. The rehabilitation effect may be executed in the second to fourth round games or the interval time between rounds.

In the above embodiment, the success effect and the failure effect are executed in a plurality of consecutive round games such as the second to fourth round games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the third and fourth round games are successful. Effects and failure effects may be executed. Further, for example, the success effect and the failure effect may be executed in one round game. Further, for example, it does not matter whether the success effect or the failure effect is executed in the operation round game, or whether the success effect or the failure effect is executed in the non-operation round game. Further, for example, a revival effect may be executed in the same manner as the success effect and the failure effect.

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

In the above-described embodiment, two types of privilege effects, that is, a successful effect and a revival effect, are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The effect may be executed.

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

In the above embodiment, the success effect and the revival effect were executed regardless of whether or not the game ball passed through the special passage area 36. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball passes through the special passage area 36, for example. In this case, the success effect or the revival effect is executed, and if the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36, the success effect or the revival effect may not be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, even before the execution of the successful effect, the special passage that can specify that the game ball has passed the special passage area 36 is triggered by the fact that the game ball has passed the special passage area 36. The effect may be executed.

In the above embodiment, for example, the player may visually recognize whether the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36 or the normal passage area 37. In particular, when the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 becomes "2" or "5", the start condition for the long-division control is satisfied, so the player enters the special winning opening 31. In order to visually recognize the game ball, it can be noticed whether or not the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36.

In the above embodiment, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won in the low base state, the success effect, the failure effect, and the revival effect are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the low base state, When the jackpot lottery of the special game is won, the success effect, the failure effect, and the revival effect may be executed. In addition, for example, when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won in the low base state, and when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won in the high base state, even if the success effect, the failure effect and the revival effect are executed. Good.

In the above embodiment, for example, the detection valid period may end with the end of the inter-round interval time as a trigger, even if it is not stored in the sub-control ROM 41b or the like as the particular time. It suffices if it is controlled so that the detection valid period ends.

In the above embodiment, the specific time is set such that the inter-round interval time elapses when the specific time elapses, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the specific time elapses before the inter-round interval time elapses. The specific time may be set as follows. That is, the specific time is preferably equal to or less than the time from the predetermined timing until the next round game is started.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the case where even one game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 in one big hit game, the detection valid period ends with the end of the second operation round. Good.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the detection effective period was started with the start of each distribution control as the trigger, the detection effective period may be started with the start of the operation round game as a trigger.

In the above embodiment, for example, the detection valid period may be set in the operation round game, and for example, the detection valid period may be set in the big hit game.
In the above embodiment, the time from the end of the second round game to the end of the long distribution control is defined as a time shorter than the inter-round interval time, but the time is not limited to this, for example, the second The time from the end of the round game to the end of the long distribution control may be defined as the same time as the inter-round interval time. That is, it is preferable that the time from the end of the second round game to the end of the long distribution control is equal to or less than the inter-round interval time.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, in a case where even one ball has passed the special passage area 36 in one big hit game, the distribution member 38 is moved to the second by the end of the second operation round. You may operate in a distribution state. Further, for example, regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 even with one ball in one big hit game, the distribution member 38 is in the second distribution state with the end of the second operation round as a trigger. May be operated.

In the above embodiment, in the operation round game, the condition for starting the short distribution control is, for example, “2”, not when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is “1”. 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 start condition of 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, the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is "2" or "5". Instead of time, the time may be any of “3”, “4”, and “6” to “9”. That is, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches an arbitrary number, the start condition of the long 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 long distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operation round game.

In the above embodiment, for example, regardless of the type of jackpot, even if the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes the same number. Of course, when the numbers are different, the start condition of the long distribution control may be satisfied. That is, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches an arbitrary number, the start condition of the long 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 long distribution control may be satisfied at the start of the operation round game.

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

In the above embodiment, when performing short distribution control, it is determined that the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 has reached the specified number based on the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensor SE3. On the basis of this, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the distribution member 38 is operated so as to change from the first distribution state to the second distribution state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the detection of the game ball by the special winning sensor SE3, it is determined that the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 has reached the specified number, and the distribution member 38 is changed from the second distribution state to the first distribution state. When a predetermined time elapses on the basis of the lapse of the time to operate to take the first distribution state, the distribution member 38 is operated to take the second distribution state from the first distribution state. Good.

In the above-described embodiment, depending on the type of big hit, the allocating member 38 may not be operated in the first allocating state based on the long allocating control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the big hit lottery of the second special game is won, regardless of the kind of big hit (all kinds of big hits), the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 31 is the same "2". At this time, the distribution member 38 may be operated to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control. Further, for example, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 becomes different depending on the type of big hit, the first distribution state of the distribution member 38 based on the long distribution control is set. It may be operated to take.

In the above embodiment, when the big hit lottery of the first special game is won, when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is different depending on the kind of big hit, long distribution control However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, regardless of the type of big hit (all kinds of big hits), when the number of entered balls of the game balls entering the special winning opening 31 is the same "2", it is shaken based on the long distribution control. The distribution member 38 may be operated so as to assume the first distribution state. Further, for example, regardless of the type of big hit, the distribution member 38 may be operated so as to be in the first distribution state based on the long distribution control.

In the above-described 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 embodiment, the big winning opening 31 is controlled to take an open state once in one round game. However, 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-described embodiment, either the short distribution control or the long distribution control is performed when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 31 reaches the specified number. Not limited to For example, with respect to either one of the short distribution control and the long distribution control, the fact that the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31 does not reach a prescribed number but a predetermined time is triggered May be done as. As a specific example, the short distribution control may be performed when the operation round game is started. In this way, the operation condition for operating the distribution member 38 to take the first distribution state based on each distribution control is the number of game balls entered into the special winning opening 31. Alternatively, it may be a predetermined time. That is, when the big hit based on the symbol ZA is determined, the first operation condition is satisfied in the second to fourth round games, and the first distribution state is set based on the long distribution control. The dividing member 38 will operate. On the other hand, when the big hit based on the symbol ZB is determined, the second distribution condition is established in the third round game, and the first distribution state is set based on the long distribution control. The dividing member 38 will operate. Also, when the big hit based on the symbol ZC is determined, the distribution member is set to take the first distribution state based on the long distribution control when the second operation condition is satisfied in the fourth round game. Will work.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, a plurality of consecutive round games are adopted as the operating round game, but not limited to this, for example, a non-consecutive round game such as the second to fourth and seventh games is adopted as the operating round game. 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 one round game may be adopted as an operating round game.

In the above embodiment, the high probability state is given in response to the passage of one game ball through the special passage area 36, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the special passage area 36 includes two or more game balls. The high-probability state may be given according to the passage of the. That is, the high probability state may be given in response to a predetermined number of game balls passing through the special passage area 36.

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

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

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-mentioned 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, the distribution control of the distribution member 38 is performed based on the type of big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not a high probability state is given based on the type of big hit, for example. May be determined directly.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small win lottery may be performed separately from the big win 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, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed simultaneously. 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 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 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and the big hit game is given when the game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passes through the specific passage area. (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 “one-two mixed gaming machine”). 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.
(B) In a gaming machine capable of providing a jackpot game in which multiple round games are played, a jackpot lottery means for jackpot selection, a jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot, and a special game ball enterable ball And a special opening and closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the special entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entrance, A first passing area for allocating a game ball to the special passing area, a special passing area through which the game ball entering the ball entrance can pass, a normal passing area through which the game ball entered to the special entrance hole can pass A distribution unit that operates so as to obtain a second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the distribution state and the normal passage area, a distribution control unit that controls the operation of the distribution unit, and a privilege granting a privilege. Control means, and the special opening and closing means operates so as to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games, the privilege granting control means, the passage of the game ball to the special passage area Accordingly, after the jackpot game is over, a high-probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot lottery is higher than a low-probability state is given as the privilege, and in the plurality of round games, the first round game is given. There is a second round game, and the first round game and the second round game are round games that operate so that the distribution means can take the first distribution state. There are a first operation pattern and a second operation pattern in the operation pattern, and the second operation pattern is that the game ball entering the special entrance is the special passage area as compared with the first operation pattern. When the first specific jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the distribution control means satisfies the first operating condition in the first round game and the second round game. When the second specific jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means while the sorting means is operated to take the first sorting state based on the second operation pattern, When the second operation condition is satisfied in the first round game, the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the second operation pattern, and the jackpot type determination means is used. When the third specific jackpot is determined, the distribution is performed so that the first distribution state is set on the basis of the second motion pattern when the second motion condition is satisfied in the second round game. It is characterized in that the means is operated.

(B) In each of the plurality of round games, an interval time between rounds is defined after the end of the round game, and the distribution control means is based on the second operation pattern in the second specific round game. When the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state, it is between the end of the second specific round game and the start of the next round game, and the second From the end of the specific round game, at a predetermined timing when a predetermined time that is equal to or less than the inter-round interval time has elapsed, the distribution means is operated so as to take the second distribution state.

(C) The specific time is less than or equal to the time from the predetermined timing until the next round game is started.

A1... Ordinary actuator, A2... Special actuator, A3... Distribution actuator, SE1... First start sensor (first detection means), SE2... Second start sensor (second detection means), SE3... Special winning sensor (special detection) Means), SE4... Gate sensor, SE5... General winning sensor, SE6... Special 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... Effect display device (effect execution 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... Sorting member, 40... Main control board, 40a... Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, big hit type determining means, distribution control means, privilege giving control means, detection result effective control means), 40b... Main control ROM, 40c... Main control RAM, 41... Sub control board, 41a... Sub-control CPU (production control means), 41b... Sub-control ROM, 41c... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that can be given a jackpot game in which multiple rounds are played,
Big hit lottery means to perform big hit lottery,
Jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
With a special entrance that allows game balls to enter,
Special opening and closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which the game ball can enter the special entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entrance.
A special passage area through which the game ball that entered the special entrance can pass,
A normal passage area through which the game ball that has entered the special ball entrance can pass,
A distribution unit that operates to obtain a first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the special passage region and a second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the normal passage region,
Distribution control means for controlling the operation of the distribution means,
A privilege granting control means for granting a privilege,
And a production control means for performing control to execute production,
The special opening and closing means operates so as to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games,
The privilege granting control means, in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability state that the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state is the privilege. Given as
In the plurality of round games, there are consecutive specific round games,
Each of the plurality of specific round games is a round game in which the distribution means can take the first distribution state,
The plurality of specific round games include a first round game and a second round game,
The operation pattern of the distribution unit has a specific operation pattern,
The specific operation pattern is an operation pattern capable of allocating a game ball entering the special entrance to the special passage area,
The distribution control means, when the first specific big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the number of game balls entered in the special entrance in the first round game and the second round game. When the number becomes equal to the first specified number, the sorting means is operated to take the first sorting state based on the specific operation pattern, while the jackpot type determining means determines the second specific jackpot. If it is determined, the first round based on the specific operation pattern, triggered by the fact that the number of game balls entered into the special ball entrance in the first round game has reached a second specified number. When the third jackpot type is determined by the jackpot type deciding means, the sorting means is operated so as to take the sorting state, and the game ball entered in the special entrance in the second round game is entered. When the number of balls reaches the second specified number, the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the specific operation pattern, and the non-specific big hit is determined by the big hit type determination means. If determined, do not operate the distribution means to take the first distribution state based on the specific operation pattern in the plurality of specific round games,
The presentation control means, when said first specific jackpot has been determined by the jackpot type determination means, at least one of the first round game and the second round game, executes the benefits effect for imparting the benefits while for the jackpot type the by determination means second specific jackpot, when any of the third specific jackpot and the non-specific jackpot has been determined, in the first round game and the second round game, the award A gaming machine that does not execute a special effect regarding the grant of. In a gaming machine that can be given a jackpot game in which multiple rounds are played,
Big hit lottery means to perform big hit lottery,
Jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
With a special entrance that allows game balls to enter,
Special opening and closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which the game ball can enter the special entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the special entrance.
A special passage area through which the game ball that entered the special entrance can pass,
A normal passage area through which the game ball that has entered the special ball entrance can pass,
A distribution unit that operates to obtain a first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the special passage region and a second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the normal passage region,
Distribution control means for controlling the operation of the distribution means,
A privilege granting control means for granting a privilege,
And a production control means for performing control to execute production,
The special opening and closing means operates so as to take the open state in each of the plurality of round games,
The privilege granting control means, in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the special passage area, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability state that the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state is the privilege. Given as
In the plurality of round games, there are consecutive specific round games,
Each of the plurality of specific round games is a round game in which the distribution means can take the first distribution state,
The plurality of specific round games include a first round game and a second round game,
The operation pattern of the distribution unit includes a first operation pattern and a second operation pattern,
The second operation pattern is an operation pattern in which a game ball entering the special entrance is more likely to pass through the special passage area than the first operation pattern,
The distribution control means, when the first specific big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the number of game balls entered in the special entrance in the first round game and the second round game. When the number becomes equal to the first specified number, the distribution means is operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the second operation pattern, while the jackpot type determination means determines the second identification. When a big hit is determined, the number of game balls entered in the special ball entrance in the first round game becomes a second prescribed number, and based on the second operation pattern, If the third jackpot type is determined by the jackpot type determining means by operating the sorting means so as to take the first sorting state, the game ball that has entered the special entrance in the second round game. When the number of incoming balls reaches the second specified number, the distribution means is operated to take the first distribution state based on the second operation pattern, and the jackpot type determination means determines When the specific jackpot is determined, the distribution means is not operated so as to take the first distribution state based on the second operation pattern in the plurality of specific round games,
The presentation control means, when said first specific jackpot has been determined by the jackpot type determination means, at least one of the first round game and the second round game, executes the benefits effect for imparting the benefits while for the jackpot type the by determination means second specific jackpot, when any of the third specific jackpot and the non-specific jackpot has been determined, in the first round game and the second round game, the award A gaming machine that does not execute a special effect regarding the grant of.